RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science and Technology by RR Auction

Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Science and Technology | June 12, 2019

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AUTHENTICATORS AND CONSULTANTS JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES

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

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STEVE ZARELLI AUTHENTICATION

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

ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL

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

PHIL SEARS COLLECTIBLES

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

FRANK CAIAZZO, BEATLES AUTOGRAPHS beatles autographs

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

RENATO SAGGIORI

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

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

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

JAMES CAMNER

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

RICH CONSOLA

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

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Beckett Authentication Services provides expert third party opinions on autographs from all genres and eras. Led by authentication experts Steve Grad and Brian Sobrero, the BAS experts have unmatched years of experience authenticating autographs, and are responsible for authenticating some of the rarest and most valuable items in the industry. With the most trusted and knowledgeable experts in the autograph authentication field, BAS authentication is a must for any autograph collector or dealer.

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CONTENTS

Presidents and First Ladies............................................................................................ 3

Notables....................................................................................................................... 25 Military............................................................................................................................ 4

Science and Technology............................................................................................... 54

Aviation......................................................................................................................... 69 Space........................................................................................................................... 71 Art, Architecture, and Design........................................................................................ 89 Comic Art and Animation.............................................................................................. 96 Literature.................................................................................................................... 100

Music......................................................................................................................... 114 Classic Entertainment................................................................................................ 151

Sports........................................................................................................................ 156 Conditions of Sale..................................................................................................... 164

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presidents and first ladies Patent for an improved printing press, signed by Monroe and Adams 1. James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. Partly-printed vellum

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

Important document for the construction of the Adams family tomb, with receipt for the exhumation of John and Abigail Adams 2. John Quincy Adams. Manuscript DS, signed “J. Q. Ad-

ams,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 13, October 2, 1827. Contract for the construction of the family crypt. In part: “This agreement made between John Quincy Adams of Boston in the County of Suffolk and Henry Wood of Quincy…That the said Henry Wood doth covenant and promise on his part to construct a tomb under the stone temple now erecting in said Quincy, in the middle division of the cellar beneath the porch, on the spot ceded to the said Adams by the Congregational Society at Quincy…The whole to be of handsome hammered granite stone taken from the ledge given by the late John Adams to the Town of Quincy. And the said Henry Wood on his past doth covenant and agree that the said tomb shall be constructed in a handsome and workmanlike and durable manner…And the said John Quincy Adams on his part doth covenant and agree to pay to the said Henry Wood or his order, on the completion of the said work, and the delivery to him of the key of the door…the sum of four hundred & thirty four dollars and eighty nine cents.” Signed at the conclusion once by John Quincy Adams and twice by Henry Wood, and countersigned by John Quincy Adams’s sons George Washington Adams and John Adams II as witnesses. Also includes a manuscript receipt signed by Wood, in full: “This is to certify that I removed the remains of the late John Adams Esqr. with his Consort from his family tomb in the burying ground to the tomb erected under the new stone Temple in Quincy April the 1, 1828.” In very good condition, with fragile intersecting folds with partial edge separations, and scattered light foxing. The temple referenced throughout the document is the United First Parish Church, where the late John and Abigail Adams, along with their family, had attended. The construction of a new church building was financed by the Adams family, commencing in 1828. An extraordinary and historically important document from one of America’s most prominent families. Starting Bid $500 4 |

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“The condition of Mrs. Adams is at this moment I regret to say deeply distressed and alarming” 3. John Quincy Adams. ALS signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 8 x 10, July 28, 1845.

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

President Taylor recognizes the appointment of a Portuguese consul 5. Zachary Taylor. Part-

4. Martin Van Buren. ALS as

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

ly-printed DS as president, signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 15 x 12.75, January 4, 1850. Diplomatic commission in which President Taylor recognizes the appointment of Cezar Henrique Stuart de la Figaniere as “Consul general of the Portuguese Nation in the United States of America, to reside in New York.” Signed at the conclusion by Taylor, and countersigned by Secretary of State John M. Clayton. Lower left retains original white paper seal. Double-matted and framed with a commemorative medallion and an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature to an overall size of 29 x 20. In very good to fine condition, with a bit of foxing, and some staining along one of the moderate intersecting folds; medallion within frame off-center but capable of being easily fixed. Given his short 16-month tenure in the White House, presidential autographs by Taylor are especially scarce. Starting Bid $300

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Exceptional, lengthy autograph letter written to his former White House secretary 6. Franklin Pierce. ALS, twelve pages on three sets of adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, June 25, 1858. Letter to Sidney Webster, his former private White House secretary, written from Lisbon, Portugal. Pierce discusses his past and future travels throughout Europe, and makes reference to several notable figures of the day, including writer Nathaniel Hawthorne, Jefferson Davis, columnist John L. O’Sullivan, and naval officer Charles Stewart McCauley. In part: “I have steadily declined invitations to dinner etc. and shall continue to do so unless it may seem to be necessary to dine with the young king. When we left Madeira the governor with his suite met us…and conveyed us in the government barge to the Galgo while a salute was being fired from Loo Rock. Indeed we have every reason to cherish pleasant and grateful memories of our six months in Madeira. After leaving Gibraltar we shall proceed almost directly to Vevey and remain there perhaps till October. I believe that [Nathaniel] Hawthorne is to pass the summer at Pisa and hence we shall probably not meet until he returns to Rome next winter. I think there is little doubt that we shall meet Gov. Fish an family somewhere this summer. I received a letter from Genl. Davis three weeks since but it was dated in April & in the hand of his wife. It was a warm, interesting letter and altho’ written by another hand than his own could have been dictated by nobody else... It is evident from your letter that our views with regard to matters at home are very much alike. I am not surprised at the excitement in & out of Congress provided by the conduct of British cruisers in the waters of Cuba. If the instructions to the home squadron are like those with which Commodore MacCauley proceeded to the Gulf during my administration, when one or two similar acts had been done by Spanish men of war, the searches will speedily cease. The British Govt. will disavow the acts and that will be the end of it. Is it not amusing to see how determined the opposition had been to out-brag the Democrats in this? You may be quite sure that I have regarded, since I left the states and I hope to continue to regard with simple indifference what you think may be a source of annoyance ‘one of the black flies’ I am to encounter during my travels in Europe. The continuance of the assaults under present circumstances only serve to illustrate the malignity which prompted them while I was at the head of government. The refusal to re-appoint Colo. George and the withdrawal of the printing from the Patriot, will annoy Democrats and gratify the Black Republicans exceedingly. Is this way to sustain a cause?” In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000

7. Franklin Pierce. ALS as president, one page both sides, lightly

lined, 7.75 x 9.75, October 29, 1857. In part: “It must be extremely gratifying to you to observe how your election as senator is noticed by the Democratic press. An honest man may be sure of his reward if he will patiently wait. How heartily I congratulate you it is not necessary for me to express…Have you seen Genl. Davis’ speech addressed to his Missi. Seacoast friends—It is characteristically extreme but at the same time able, patriotic and eloquent…I have been passing the summer on the sea coast quietly and happily. Mrs. Pierce’s health is somewhat improved and my own is, as usual, excellent.” In fine condition, with writing showing through from opposing sides. Starting Bid $200

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“The Democratic party, at least in the Senate, were never more united or more harmonious” 8. James Buchanan. ALS, one page both sides, 8 x 10, January 13, 1842. Letter to John C. Plumer, in part: “I observe by the public papers that my old friend & competitor at the Bar, Judge Rogers, has been nominated to the Senate. Although I do not anticipate any serious objection to his confirmation, yet my own feelings dictate that I should communicate at least to one of my friends in the Senate my knowledge of his character, both judicial & personal. I have been upon terms of the closest intimacy with him for almost thirty years & I have never known a more honest & honorable man nor a more sage & upright judge. One great purpose of limiting the judicial tenure to a term of years, a provision in the Constitution of which I highly approve, was to subject the character & conduct of the judge to the ordeal of public opinion; and if his conduct has been such as to merit & obtain the public approbation, that he should then be rewarded with a re-appointment…The Exchequer Bill alias Government Bank is still under discussion. Mr. Benton is now making a powerful speech against it. In its present form, or any thing like it, Congress will never adopt it…The Democratic party, at least in the Senate, were never more united or more harmonious. They move along on the direct road of these principles & are acquiring moral strength throughout the country every day. On the other hand the Whigs are divided & disputed & know not what to do. The Governor’s message is excellent & has received the approbation of every Democrat with whom I have conversed.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“Every person here is anxiously expecting the answer of the Czar” 9. James Buchanan. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets,

5.25 x 8.25, December 22, 1855. Letter to Hon. Peter D. Vroom, written while serving as minister to the United Kingdom. In part: “I have received a letter from Dr. W. W. Bidlack, now at Tangier, who informs me that he has written to the Russian Minister at Berlin soliciting the appointment of Assistant Surgeon in the Russian Army…I cannot interfere in favor of the appointment of Dr. Bidlack to an office in the Russian Army; but it is due to him to state my personal knowledge of his family and himself. His father, the Hon: Benjamin A. Bidlack, was a worthy and excellent man… Every person here is anxiously expecting the answer of the Czar to the propositions made by Austria and accepted by France and England. If this should be favorable, I doubt whether the terms, whatever they may be, will prove satisfactory to the British people. They seem to be intent upon the recovery of the military prestige which they have lost during the two last campaigns, and to accomplish this object, have made vast naval preparations.” In fine condition. With the Crimean War winding down, Buchanan kept close watch on Russia as 1855 came to a close. The initial terms set forth by Austria at this time were in fact accepted, and a peace conference began in Paris in February of 1856 to address the remaining issues. Buchanan’s key concern—Russian naval power—was addressed in one of the most crucial points of the final treaty: establishing the Black Sea as neutral territory. This closed it to all warships and prohibited fortifications and armaments on its shores. Meanwhile, the agreement preserved the Ottoman Empire and forced Russia to surrender some of the territory it had gained. An extremely desirable letter on foreign policy from the president-to-be. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 7

10. James Buchanan. Partly-printed DS in French, one page, 11.25 x 18.25, August

15, 1855. Official passport for an American citizen, in part (translated): “The undersigned Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America, at the Court of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, pray all those who are to pray to be sure and freely move, and in case of need to give help and protection to Mr. Horace B. Chamberlain.” Signed at the conclusion by Buchanan as United States Minister to the United Kingdom. In very good to fine, folded condition, with some staining and toning, primarily along the intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

Boldly signed 1864 warrant for the pardon for seven men

11. Abraham Lincoln. Superior partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, June 24, 1864. President Lincoln authorizes and directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a warrant for the pardon of George Flower, Thomas Gilbert, Nicholas Martich, James Thompson, Antonio Germinovich, Thomas Kaltray, and James Perkins.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Lincoln. Elegantly triple-matted and framed with an engraved portrait behind UV-protective acrylic to an overall size of 21.5 x 17. Affixed to a larger sheet and in fine condition, with light show-through at the corners from mounting on the reverse. President Lincoln exercised his ability to pardon, a presidential power granted by the Constitution, a total of 343 times during his administration. This particular pardon was executed at a key moment in Lincoln’s life: he had been nominated for a second term at the Republican National Convention on June 14th, and formally accepted the nomination a few days after this pardon on June 27th. An appealing example boasting a bold, clear signature. Starting Bid $1000

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Rare 1864 appointment to the “Revenue Service” by President Lincoln 12. Abraham Lincoln. Partly-printed vel-

lum DS as president, one page, 17.5 x 13.5, July 11, 1864. President Lincoln appoints Samuel S. Warner as “First Lieutenant in the Revenue Service of the United States.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Abraham Lincoln and countersigned by Acting Secretary of the Treasury George Harrington. In very good to fine condition, with creasing and wrinkling, and curling to the left edge. Warner’s service branch—the United States Revenue Cutter Service—was established in 1790 by Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton as an armed maritime law enforcement service. Originally seen as a group of waterborne tax collectors, members of the organization served in a variety of capacities, eventually morphing into the US Coast Guard. During the Civil War, revenue cutters were stationed at every major seaport of the nation, and used during the war to search for smugglers, protect US ports, and assist the Navy in logistical operations. An unusual Lincoln appointment from a forgotten seafaring agency. Starting Bid $1000

Four days after the end of the Civil War, President Johnson appoints a “Captain in the Revenue Cutter Service” 13. Andrew Johnson. Partly-printed DS as president, one

page, 16.75 x 11, May 13, 1865. Four weeks into his term in office, President Johnson appoints Samuel S. Warner as “Captain in the Revenue Cutter Service of the United States.” Crisply and boldly signed at the conclusion by President Andrew Johnson, and countersigned by Secretary of the Treasury Hugh McCulloch. In very good to fine condition, with somewhat mottled overall toning.

Warner’s service branch—the United States Revenue Cutter Service—was established in 1790 by Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton as an armed maritime law enforcement service. Originally seen as a group of waterborne tax collectors, members of the organization served in a variety of capacities, eventually morphing into the US Coast Guard. During the Civil War, revenue cutters were stationed at every major seaport of the nation, and used during the war to search for smugglers, protect US ports, and assist the Navy in logistical operations. This significant document dates to just four days after President Johnson declared the Civil War to be over, and four weeks into his term as president following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Starting Bid $200

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14. Andrew Johnson. ALS

signed “A. Johnson,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, June 29, 1852. Written from Washington, D.C., a letter to “Lowry,” in part: “Your letter has been received. The petition referred to in regard to the establishment of a Post Route etc—has been referred to the Committee on P. O. & roads and will be reported in the general bill. All new routes must first be established by law unless the receipts will pay the expense of carrying the mail, and I presume no one would be willing to carry the mail for receipts on the route. There can be nothing done till the general bill passes. It shall be attended to. There is no news of interest. The convention is now in session at Baltimore. Nothing definite done as yet.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon profile portrait by the Bureau of Engraving & Printing

16. Rutherford B. Hayes. Partly-printed DS as president,

signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 7 x 7.75, August 30, 1877. President Hayes authorizes and directs the “Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a warrant for the pardon of H. Wedemeyer.” Nicely double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait (bearing a facsimile signature) and medallion to an overall size of 19.75 x 17. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“I am glad to see your autograph at last”

17. James A. Garfield. LS

15. U. S. Grant. Choice official engraved portrait of Grant in

profile by the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, 5 x 5.57, boldly signed in. ink, “U. S. Grant.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $300

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signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 17, 1878. Letter to family friend Dr. John Peter Robison in Cleveland, in part: “I am glad to see your autograph at last. It indicates that you are improving. I shall hope to reach Cleveland in time for the Viaduct Celebration, possibly a few days sooner. My hands are very full of work here and I cannot be sure how long it will take me to get away.” In very good to fine condition, with nearly complete separation to the central horizontal fold. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

Stunning image of the short-term president

18. James A. Garfield. Exceptional 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of James A. Garfield

in a noble head-and-shoulders pose, signed in the lower border in black ink, “J. A. Garfield.” Published by Harroun & Bierstadt of New York. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the corners, and soiling and a small stain to the image. The image in this photograph is used in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s official presidential portrait of Garfield, the die for which was engraved by Lorenzo Hatch in 1881. It was also used on the 6-cent stamp issued in 1903. Starting Bid $200

Superb Garfield-signed presidential appointment for a Texas postmaster— a descendant of Moses Austin 19. James A. Garfield. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17 x 14, February 18, 1881 [but actually signed between March 4 and July 2, 1881]. President Garfield appoints William J. Bryan as “Postmaster at Brenham, in the County of Washington, State of Texas.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Garfield and countersigned by Postmaster General Thomas L. James. The gold seal and red ribbon affixed to the lower left remain intact. In very good to fine condition, with toning to the perimeter, and professional repairs to small areas of paper loss along the edges. The appointee, William Joel Bryan (1852–1882) was born in Brazoria County, Texas. His father, Moses Austin Bryan, was a nephew of Stephen F. Austin and grandson of Moses Austin, who fought at the Battle of San Jacinto and served as a major in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. The Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate records Bryan’s nomination for postmaster by President Rutherford B. Hayes on February 11, 1881, and approval by the Senate on February 18. Though this document is dated to two weeks before Garfield’s inauguration on March 4, given the time it took for preparation and presentation, it was not an unusual practice for the succeeding president to sign such appointments. When Garfield took office the Post Office Department was the largest department in the federal government and highly prone to corruption; he quickly made an impact in cleaning up the federal postal service and ridding it of malfeasance. Presidential appointments by Garfield are extremely scarce, as he actively served just four months as president—having taken the office in March 1881, he was shot on July 2 and passed away in September. An exemplary Texas-related Garfield document from his brief term as executive. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 11

Appointment for the future head of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics 20. Chester A. Arthur. Partly-

printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15 x 18.5, November 10, 1883. President Arthur appoints William F. Durand “to the grade of Assistant Engineer with the relative rank of Ensign.” Signed at the conclusion by President Arthur and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy William E. Chandler. Original blue Navy Department seal remains affixed to handsome lower vignette. Rolled and in fine condition, with a light layer of adhesive residue over the entire reverse from prior display, not at all affecting the attractive front of the document. Durand, would go on to become an accomplished mechanical engineer, contributing to the development of aircraft propellers and serving as the first civilian chairman of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), the predecessor to NASA.Starting Bid $200

22. William McKinley. TLS signed “W.

McKinley,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, November 6, 1896. Letter to Albert Halstead of the Springfield Union, in full: “Mr. Boyle has conveyed to me your congratulations. Please accept my thanks and best wishes.” He adds a handwritten postscript: “I congratulate you upon what I am assured is soon to come—your marriage—may you & the young lady have all good things.” In fine condition. McKinley had won the 1896 presidential election just days earlier on November 3rd, defeating Democratic nominee William Jennings Bryan. Starting Bid $200

21. Grover Cleveland.

Uncommon 5 x 7.75 cabinet portrait of the former twotime American president, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “Grover Cleveland, Nov. 30, 1903.” Published by the Frederick Gutekunst studio of Philadelphia. In very good to fine condition, with some light staining, and minor surface loss, to the borders. Starting Bid $200

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23. Theodore Roosevelt. Handsome oversized etching

of Theodore Roosevelt by Jacques Reich, 17.5 x 21.5, signed in the lower border in ink as president, “Theodore Roosevelt, Feb. 9th 1909.” Also signed in pencil by the artist, “Jacques Reich.” Affixed to a same-size board, with the reverse bearing a label from the Arthur H. Hahlo Co., identifying the piece as a limited edition autographed artist’s proof. In very good to fine condition, with light overall rippling and toning, a few dings to the edges, the signature slightly faded and the date extremely faded. Starting Bid $200

24. Woodrow Wilson. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22.75 x 18.75, November 22, 1913. President Wilson recognizes the appointment of a Russian diplomat, in part: “Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me that Nikolai Bogoyavlensky has been appointed Consul of Russia at Nome, Alaska, and Seattle, Washington, I do hereby recognize him as such, and declare him free to exercise and enjoy such functions, powers and privileges as are allowed to Consuls by the law of Nations, or by the laws of the United States.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by Wilson and countersigned by Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan. The crisply embossed white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with some light toning and a small tear to the bottom of one of the intersecting folds. An especially interesting foreign relations document, as Alaska—which had been purchased from Russia for two cents per acre in 1867—was officially incorporated as a territory just a year earlier in 1912. Starting Bid $200

Harding’s 1909 sightseeing tour of Europe 25. Warren G. Harding. Group of six postcards with

ANSs by Harding, each signed with his initials, “W. G. H.,” all sent home from Europe to Henry R. Schaffner, general business manager of The Marion Star, from February to September 1909. Harding writes, in part: “Are now doing Italy, and we like it. We are paying tribute to Christopher Columbus here”; “A glimpse of Pompeii”; “The renowned bridge of sighs, in Venice. Hope things are going finely and bank acct swelling”; “Greeting from Heidelberg. We made the trip in an auto. Our best to the office crew”; “Greeting again from Suisse”; and “Last greeting from across the sea. We are due home on 17th or 18th.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“Harding Publishing Company, publisher of The Marion Star” signs over two Mergenthaler Linotypes 26. Warren G. Harding. Partly-printed DS, signed

“W. G. Harding,” two pages both sides, 8.5 x 14, July 21, 1910. Mortgage agreement by which the “Harding Publishing Company, publisher of The Marion Star” secures $5592.50 from the Mergenthaler Linotype Company, using their equipment as collateral: “Two (2) Two-letter Linotype or type-casting machines of the manufacture of the said Mergenthaler Linotype Company, known as Linotypes Model 5 Nos. 14,272 and 14,273, with Four (4) Two-letter Duplex Equipments, and One (1) Rogers Table Attachment.” Signed at the conclusion by Harding as president of the company and countersigned by his secretary Malcolm Jennings. Also signed on the final page by a secretary of the Mergenthaler Linotype Company and by two notaries. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 13

27. Warren G. Harding. The Marion Star business check, 8 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Harding, “W. G. Harding,” payable to Whitaker Paper Co. for $14.74, April 24, 1908. In fine condition. Harding bought the Ohio daily newspaper The Marion Daily Star in 1884, and held ownership of the paper until mid-1923. Although Harding’s editorial department slanted toward the Republican platform, the daily paper remained somewhat neutral due to its position as the newspaper of record for Marion County, Ohio. However, the Star’s weekly publication served as the partisan arm of Harding’s newspaper empire. Starting Bid $200

President Harding directs a Christmas bonus for the Marion Star 28. Warren G. Harding. TLS as

president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, December 18, 1922. Letter to Henry R. Schaffner, general business manager of The Marion Star, in full: “Please issue extra salary checks to Val Fleet, Woods and yourself for the usual monthly payment on Saturday next as a Christmas bonus, by my order. I believe I have the authority to determine salaries, and I choose to direct these three additional checks before the year is closed. This letter will be your authority for so doing.” Endorsed over Harding’s signature in pencil by a Marion Star office worker. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Harding bought the Ohio daily newspaper The Marion Daily Star in 1884, and held ownership of the paper until mid-1923. This interesting letter reveals Harding’s involvement in the newspaper’s business matters even during his time in the White House. Starting Bid $200

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29. Warren G. Harding. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, January 25, 1923. Letter to Henry R. Schaffner, general business manager of The Marion Star, in part: “I am returning herewith the balance sheet showing profit and loss of the Company for 1922. I think it is fine if you can so handle the New York Store loss as you get the benefit of the same under the higher imposition of taxes. I take it from the showing made that the Directorate ought to make a ten per cent cash distributions at once and leave the matter of further cash dividends subject to further action by the Board.” He goes on to provide direction for monthly salaries of key Star employees. In fine condition. Harding bought the Ohio daily newspaper The Marion Daily Star in 1884, and held ownership of the paper until mid-1923. This interesting letter reveals Harding’s involvement in the newspaper’s business matters even during his time in the White House. Starting Bid $200

Six weeks before his death, President Harding sends his will for “safe-keeping” 30. Warren G. Harding. TLS as president,

one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, June 19, 1923. Letter to Henry R. Schaffner, general business manager of The Marion Star, in full: “I am returning herewith my Will which you will retain in your possession so long as you are connected with the Star, and hand same to your Uncle, Charles D. Schaffner, in case of my death. In the event that you are leaving Marion or severing your connection with the Star I will be glad to have you notify me so that I may give you new instructions regarding its safe-keeping.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, bearing a red wax seal on the reverse impressed with the presidential seal. Harding bought the Ohio daily newspaper The Marion Daily Star in 1884, and held ownership of the paper until mid-1923—the White House announced President Harding’s sale of The Star on the next day, June 20, 1923. Harding soon fell ill, and passed away six weeks later on August 2, 1923. Starting Bid $200

31. Warren G. Harding. TLS as

president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, May 15, 1923. Letter to Henry R. Schaffner, general business manager of The Marion Star, in full: “I wish you would send to me a copy of the annual statement which was gotten out for our company at the close of the last fiscal year, December 31st. I hope everything is going along swimmingly at the office. If you will be good enough to remember me cordially to your associates I will be glad.” In fine condition, with a couple of small spots. Harding bought the Ohio daily newspaper The Marion Daily Star in 1884, and held ownership of the paper until mid-1923—the White House announced President Harding’s sale of The Star on June 20, 1923, just over a month after he sent the present letter. Starting Bid $200

33. Warren G. Harding. Partly-printed DS,

signed “The Harding Pub. Co., W. G. Harding, Pres.,” one page, 8.5 x 14, January 30, 1913. Mergenthaler Linotype Company document by which the Harding Publishing Co. of Marion, Ohio, purchases “One Two-Letter Model Eight, multiple magazine, Standard Linotype with two extra magazines and two extra fonts two-letter matrixes.” Signed at the conclusion by Harding as president of the company and countersigned by two Mergenthaler Linotype Company officials. In fine condition. Accompanied by two manuscript pages in pencil, written in an unknown hand, concerning the newspaper’s finances in 1919–1921. Starting Bid $200

Harding’s personal Marion County Bank ledger 32. Warren G. Harding.

Warren G. Harding’s leatherbound Marion County Bank book for 1902–1904, 48 pages, 4 x 6.5, featuring numerous entries in his own hand, as well as clerical entries. The book records the balance over time and logs checks drawn on the account, with recipients including “W.G.H.,” “Scripps,” “pay roll,” “Newspaper Pub. Co.,” “Chicago Tribune,” “Literary Digest,” “Water Co.,” “Harper & Bros.,” “Cleveland Leader,” “Houghton-Mifflin,” “Ohio Newspaper Syndicate,” and the names of various individuals. In fine condition, with expected moderate handling wear. Harding’s payments reveal his activity in the publishing industry as owner of the Marion Star newspaper, in addition to his attention to quotidian financial matters like paying utilities. A unique piece offering insight into Harding’s life during this period of early 20th century. Starting Bid $200

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34. Calvin Coolidge. ALS,

one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, August 22, 1931. Letter to George Horace Lorimer, editor of The Saturday Evening Post, in full: “My secretary Harry E. Ross has wired you. Your suggestive price is entirely satisfactory. I cannot prevent speculation but will do the best I can to avoid any public statement of the writers of my article until it is published. You can select a title. If I do not like it I will wire you. Better not wire me or telephone me. No one but my secretary knows of the article. Better keep all reference to it off your pay check.” In fine condition, with a somewhat fuzzy quality to the ink due to onetime exposure to moisture. Starting Bid $200

35. Calvin Coolidge.

Hand-corrected typed telegram draft as president, one page, 7.75 x 10.5, White House Telegram letterhead, February 16, 1924. Typed draft of a telegram to John R. Quinn, national commander of the American Legion, with copious handwritten corrections by President Coolidge. In part (Coolidge’s handwritten changes in italics): “I welcome the frank statement of your views on the bonus question contained in your telegram. My own views upon this subject were so fully stated in my New York address that I need not restate them other than to say they represent my mature conviction. No difference of opinion as to the procedure which would ultimately bring to the service men the largest and most substantial advantages should involve any doubt as to the patriotic purpose of either you or me and I shall always be delighted to see you and to confer with you. Please accept the expression of my kindest regards.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 16 |

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36. Calvin Coolidge. DS as president, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.5, March 11, 1924. Document concerning “the Matter of the Tacna-Arica Arbitration.” In part: “The President as Arbitrator in the Tacna-Arica Arbitration has received a request from the Agency of Peru…for ‘the temporary return…of the one hundred and forty-eight affidavits which were enclosed with the Commission’s communications… The President as Arbitrator has received from the Agency of Chile…a communication opposing, for reasons stated therein, the request above notes. After full consideration of the foregoing communications the Arbitrator has the honor to make the following ruling:…the temporary return…of the aforesaid one hundred and forty-eight affidavits…is hereby permitted.” Signed at the conclusion by President Coolidge and countersigned by Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes. In fine condition. Peru and Chile were engaged in a territorial dispute over the Tacna and Arica provinces, which were located on the border between the nations. Starting Bid $200

37. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 7.75 photo of President Franklin D. Roosevelt seated alongside Postmaster General James Farley and Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, signed by all three in fountain pen. In fine condition, with trimmed edges, some faint silvering to the bottom, and poor contrast to the Farley and Morgenthau signatures. Starting Bid $200

Unique twice-signed volume from the library of Eleanor’s father, presented by FDR to his son 38. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Desirable signed book: The Comic History of Rome. Later edition. London: Bradbury, Agnew & Co., circa 1860. Hardcover with custom leather-bound slipcase, 6 x 8.75, 308 pages, with 10 full-page comic plates by John Leech. Signed on an opening page in black ink by Franklin D. Roosevelt, “Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt, 1905, from Elliott Roosevelt’s Library,” noting it as being from the library of Eleanor Roosevelt’s father, Elliott Roosevelt (1860–1894); and signed again below by FDR, during his third term as president, with a gift inscription to their son and a namesake of the original owner, “For Elliott Roosevelt, from Mother & Father, March 1943.” Autographic condition: fine, with a couple of small edge chips to signed page. Book condition: VG/None, with a tear to the hand-colored frontispiece, sunning and wear to the paper spine label, and fraying to spine ends. Accompanied by a catalog from James Cummins Bookseller of New York. From the estate of noted FDR collector Donald Carmichael, whose ownership bookplate is affixed to the inside of the slipcase. Starting Bid $300

Truman honors the “the Great South American Liberator” in Bolivar, Missouri 39. Harry S. Truman. Impressive pro-

gram and press release from President Harry S. Truman’s statue dedication of Simon Bolivar in Bolivar, Missouri, on July 5, 1948. The original ceremony program, entitled “Commemorating the Dedication of the Statue of Simon Bolivar, the Great South American Liberator,” 76 pages, 9 x 12, is signed on the front cover in fountain pen by Truman, who also signs again on page 14 below his presidential portrait. The stapled press release, two pages, 8 x 14, issued by Assistant Press Secretary Eben A. Ayers, contains the president’s full ceremony speech and is signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Truman. The speech reads, in part: “We have come together today to dedicate a statue of the great South American Liberator, Simon Bolivar. This man led the movement for the liberation of half a continent. His memory is part of the spirit of freedom and independence in North and South America alike…When Bolivar was born, in 1783, the movement toward independence in the New World had only begun. When he died, in 1830, sovereign states were governing themselves throughout the whole hemisphere. Today, we honor the memory of the Liberator in a spirit of thanksgiving for his great part in establishing freedom and democracy in the Americas… If at times our progress seems slow, we must remain steadfast in the faith which sustained the great leaders of the past who, like Simon Bolivar, fought for human liberty and understanding among the nations. This monument will be an enduring symbol of these great aspirations, of the warm friendship between Venezuela and the United States. In this spirit I am glad to accept this statue on behalf of the Government and the people of the United States.” Includes a transmittal letter from Presidential Secretary Matthew J. Connelly, dated September 1, 1948. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 17

40. Harry and Bess Truman. Of-

ficial US Army glossy 5 x 4 photo of Harry and Bess Truman standing with Alben W. Barkley and two others in Washington, DC, on Inauguration Day on January 20, 1949, signed in fountain pen, “Bess V. Truman” and “Harry S. Truman.” In fine condition, with Harry signing boldly in fountain pen over a less successful initial attempt in ballpoint. Starting Bid $200

42. Harry S. Truman. De-

sirable series 1935 D silver certificate one-dollar bill, signed on the left side in fountain pen, “Harry S. Truman.” In fine condition, with expected light handling wear. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, who notes two instances in which he had silver certificates signed by President Truman. A soughtafter format for the president who famously popularized the phrase, ‘The buck stops here!’ Starting Bid $200

41. Harry S. Truman. Group lot of four TLSs from President Harry S. Truman, each signed with his initials, “H.S.T.,” each one page, 6.25 x 9.25 and 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, dated between 1947 and 1949. Each letter addressed to Budget Director and Under Secretary of State James E. Webb.

The earliest letter, dated October 4, 1947, in full: “I had a conversation yesterday about the AAA appropriation with the Secretary of Agriculture. I believe it would be a good plan for you to talk with him because I think he has a political approach to this matter which will be in the interest of the Federal Government. It will be exceedingly important next year.” The second, March 6, 1948, in full: “I am enclosing copy of a report of the Committee for Economic development on Taxes and the Budget. I’ll appreciate it if you will have this report analyzed for me.” The third, March 12, 1948, in full: “Attached is a document left with me by Senator Murray of Montana. His argument is the Republican Congressman from Eastern Montana is expecting to present the Yellowtail Dam to the House Appropriations Committee. I doubt very much whether he will get anywhere with it. I’ll appreciate your looking into the matter and finding out what can be done about it, if anything—always bearing in mind that we do not want to take the bars down for a dozen other projects of a similar nature.” The final letter, dated September 7, 1949, in full: “Enclosed is copy of a letter and enclosures from Bennett Clark in regard to a Mr. Max Perrott who is interested in the World Health Organization. He is a son-in-law of a good old Doctor at Chillicothe, Missouri but apparently he is not an American citizen. If you decide that there is a way to put in a word for him I’ll appreciate it.” In the summer of 1946, Truman appointed North Carolina’s Webb as Director of the Bureau of the Budget on the recommendation of Treasury Secretary John Snyder. The position called for Webb to prepare the president’s proposed budget each year for presentation to Congress to meet Truman’s goal of balancing the budget after the large expenditures of World War II. In January 1949, Truman appointed Webb as Under Secretary of State, serving under Dean Acheson, who tasked him with reorganizing the department. Starting Bid $200

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43. Harry S. Truman. DS as presi-

dent, one page, 7.5 x 9.25, October 20, 1952. An official order by President Truman, in part: “I hereby designate Oswald Ryan as Chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board for the term expiring December 31, 1952. This designation effective November 1, 1952.” Double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 19 x 15.25; affixed to the reverse are copies of an obituary for Oswald Ryan, and a copy of the B. Altman & Co. sales letter from 1983. In fine condition, with the document slightly askew in the frame. Ryan, an original member of the Civil Aeronautics Board when it was created in 1938, served as its chairman for one year in 1953. Starting Bid $200

“The few days at home I have are too precious to spend posing for pictures”— Jackie on her busy interviewing schedule

44. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Signed book: Crusade in Europe. First edition, limited issue, numbered 324/1426. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1948. Hardcover with acetate jacket and slipcase, 6.75 x 9.75, 559 pages. Signed in fountain pen on a special prefatory page reproducing Eisenhower’s ‘Order of the Day’ on D-Day, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: NF in a VG slipcase, with noticeable chipping and partial splitting to slipcase edges. Starting Bid $300

45. Dwight D. Eisenhower. White

House card boldly signed in fountain pen as president, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the card’s blank White House stationery envelope and a transmittal letter from Eisenhower’s personal secretary, dated August 24, 1959. Eisenhower is scarce in this sought-after presidential format. Starting Bid $200

46. Jacqueline Kennedy. ALS, two pages both sides, 5.75 x 7.75, Hyannis Port letterhead, October. Letter to “Mrs. Lloyd,” written from the Kennedy family’s Cape Cod compound, in part: “I will do some sort of story for you—but it will have to be a compromise—A 1 page thumbnail sketch is what I’d like. I do know Glamour & think highly of it. The thing is—we have done a whole rash of stories lately—4 this summer & another coming up—(an interview with Richard Rovere for McCalls.) The ones we’ve done are LIFE, LOOK, Ladie’s Home Journal & Redbook. I am so tired of all the hard work & confusion that goes into a story—especially one with pictures…We are traveling so often this fall—the few days at home I have are too precious to spend posing for pictures—Couldn’t you get some of Jacques Lowe’s old pictures—He just took some recent ones of us (which was another day’s session!)—trying to get something Jack could use as a Christmas card. Or maybe you could get a news photo…I wish I could do exactly what you want—as you have always been so nice—but I’m sure you’ll understand—It really would be a physical impossibility now that the busy season is upon us—as with about 2 days home between trips—one to collapse—one to get ready to go again—you really wouldn’t have time to get anything… Please no little photographic essays! Jacques Lowe & I have been through about 3 sessions like that together—changing clothes, fixing lights, driving to find nice scenery—trying to make the baby smile—I’m sure he wants to avoid it as much as I do!—I’m so glad you like him—I think He’s marvellous.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Rare images of JFK’s casket in the White House East Room

47. John F. Kennedy. Official White House photographer Cecil Stoughton’s personal photo album

containing 34 original vintage color 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 photos of the funeral ceremonies of President John F. Kennedy. The red calf leather photo album is stamped with decorative tooling on the front and back, with the spine stamped with Stoughton’s initials, “CWS,” and a title, “JFK Funeral, Nov. #1, 1963.” A significant collection of 34 large original photos personally owned by Kennedy’s White House photographer, Cecil Stoughton, taken on Saturday, November 23rd and Sunday the 24th, which consists primarily of events preceding the State Funeral, with images focusing on Kennedy’s casket in the White House East Room and his eventual transferal by horse-drawn caisson to the Capitol Rotunda.

Included within the album are the following noted photographs: Two photos of Jacqueline Kennedy— one of her still wearing the blood-stained raspberry-colored suit she wore in Dallas, and the other showing her dressed in a mourning suit—accompanied by family members, White House Staff, and military officers, all paying their respects to JFK’s casket in the East Room. Six photos of Kennedy’s casket in the East Room, covered with an American flag and draped with black crepe. Five photos of the former first lady with her children, Robert F. Kennedy, and others traversing the Cross Hall of the White House during the very start of the procession to the Capitol. Six photos of the procession as it departs for the Capitol, with images of the North Portico, the North Lawn driveway, a crowd-lined Pennsylvania Avenue, and the riderless horse Black Jack. In overall fine condition. A exceptional offering, somber yet distinctly significant, which offers a unique glimpse into the funereal proceedings held mere hours after the tragic death of an American hero. Starting Bid $300

48. John F. Kennedy. Unsigned original program for Kennedy’s famous birthday celebration held at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 1962, titled ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President,’ two pages, 8.25 x 10.5, featuring a list of performers and committee members, including Marilyn Monroe, whose sultry performance of the song ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President’ has become infamous in pop culture lore. In fine condition, with light handling wear. Starting Bid $200

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49. John F. Kennedy. Unused

wooden-covered scrapbook given to the Kennedy family upon John F. Kennedy’s election, 14 x 11, with wooden letters reading, “The Kennedy Family.” Apparently handmade, the scrapbook features metal hinges, a green felt lining inside the covers, and blank black pages. In very good to fine condition, with scratching to the exterior boards. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Karen Boyer Lepanto, a descendent of Capitol Police Officer James H. Boyer, Sr., who helped the Kennedy family move from Georgetown into the White House, noting: “The Kennedys had received many gifts from the public after the election, and Boyer was asked to store some in his basement, including this wooden covered ‘Kennedy Family’ empty scrapbook. After the assassination of the President, Boyer was one of the main Capitol police guarding the Capitol Rotunda during the viewing of the coffin.” Starting Bid $200

50. [John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson]. Original

vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Lyndon B. Johnson taking the oath of office aboard Air Force One following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, taken by official White House photographer Cecil W. Stoughton. The most notable figures in the image are Judge Sarah T. Hughes, administering the oath in the lower left; the new first lady, Lady Bird Johnson; the new president, Lyndon B. Johnson, with his right hand raised during the swearing-in ceremony; and the mourning former first lady, Jacqueline Kennedy, in the center of the frame. The photo is annotated on the reverse in red pencil, “15.” In fine condition. A most historic image captured amidst tragedy in Dallas. This originates from the estate of Cecil Stoughton, and was his personal retained copy of the iconic photograph. Starting Bid $300

Governor Clinton clears the air on sex education 51. Bill Clinton. Interesting ALS as the Governor of Arkan-

sas, signed “Best, Bill,” three pages on two sheets, 7.25 x 10.5, Governor’s Mansion letterhead, April 3, no year but circa 1980. Letter to Joanne Sullivan, in full: “Thanks for your letter. I loved going to your school and talking with your child and the other students. I did not say to the reporter that ‘teachers should not make the moral decision’ for the students. He asked whether I thought students would conclude that premarital sex was permissible from the very fact of sex education being taught in the schools and therefore that teachers had an obligation to teach that premarital sex was a sin—I replied that I thought a responsibly taught sex education (a misnomer probably) course would not give students the information that premarital sex was OK, that students would be more likely to do the responsible, right thing, but that we had to be careful in public schools not to become involved in teaching any particular religious beliefs—The young man just misunderstood. What I think we should do is to explain to children at an appropriate age—I’d say 9th grade or 10th—maybe before—how their bodies work—we had it 17 years ago in Hot Spring in 10th grade biology—No one thought it was wrong. If you learn how plants & frogs work and reproduce why not people?—I think children should start learning some things earlier—like the harmful effects of alcohol and drug abuse on the body—Also I favor other courses on the ‘facts of life’— how banks work, insurance, etc etc—The soaring rate of teenage pregnancy indicates that the problem is not keeping such knowledge from vulnerable young minds—It is teaching the young why that can happen and what the consequences are—I can’t believe that’s wrong. Maybe it is, but interestingly the Future Homemakers group passed a resolution urging mandatory, statewide act education requirements. I favor letting local schools and school districts develop their own approaches.” In fine condition. The consignor notes that this letter from Clinton was in response to a reporter misquoting him during a sex education talk he gave to students at Oak Grove High School in North Little Rock. In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed into law the ‘welfare reform act,’ which appropriated $50 million in funds for school-based sex education programs that focused exclusively on abstinence as a means to prevent pregnancy and STD transmission. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 21

Barack Obama as the 57th signer 52. Barack Obama.

Superb souvenir replica of the Declaration of Independence, 13.75 x 15.5, signed in the lower left corner in black felt tip by Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200

53. Barack Obama. Desirable volunteer pass from Barack Obama’s important 2008 Iowa campaign, 4.25 x 5.5, signed on the front in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the reverse. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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54. Four Presidents. Color satin-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo

of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Jimmy Carter gathered at the White House preparing to depart for Anwar Sadat’s funeral in 1981, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Ronald Reagan,” “Gerald R. Ford,” “Jimmy Carter,” and “Richard Nixon.” Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 17.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

55. John Quincy Adams

56. George Bush

57. Jimmy Carter

58. Grover Cleveland

59. Millard Fillmore

60. Millard Fillmore

61. [James A. Garfield]

62. Warren G. Harding

63. Benjamin Harrison

64. Herbert Hoover

65. Lyndon B. Johnson

66. Lyndon B. Johnson

69. John F. Kennedy Texas Welcome Dinner Ticket

70. John F. Kennedy: James Swindal

Starting Bid $200

67. Jacqueline Kennedy

Starting Bid $200

68. John F. Kennedy Starting Bid $200

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71. Abraham Lincoln

72. William McKinley

73. William McKinley

74. William McKinley

75. Richard Nixon

76. Ronald Reagan

77. Ronald Reagan

78. Franklin D. Roosevelt

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79. Franklin D. Roosevelt

80. William H. Taft

82. Harry S. Truman

83. Donald Trump

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81. William H. Taft Starting Bid $200

84. Donald Trump Starting Bid $200

85. Donald and Melania Trump Starting Bid $200

notables Declaration of Independence Boldly signed in 1786 as president of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania

86. Benjamin Franklin. Choice partly-printed DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 12 x 7, June 12, 1786. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania document attesting that William Webb is “a Notary and Tabellion Public in and for the said Commonwealth, duly appointed and commissioned.” Beautifully signed on the left side in bold ink by Franklin and countersigned by James Trimble. The large seal affixed above Franklin’s signature remains fully intact. Matted to an overall size of 17.25 x 10.5. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (horizontal folds lightly passing through the signature) and mild soiling; an extremely bright, crisp example of an official Franklin document. Franklin issued this document as president of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, a position analogous to the modern position of governor. Starting Bid $1000

Franklin signs a 1786 bankruptcy document 87. Benjamin Franklin. Partial

self-contained manuscript DS, signed “B. Franklin, Presid’t,” one page, 9.75 x 7.5, November 17, 1786. Legal petition in the bankruptcy case of “James Collins of the City of Philadelphia, Merchant,” crisply signed at the conclusion by Franklin as president of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Attractively mounted and matted with a color print to an overall size of 19 x 24.25. In very good condition, with the central portion of the original document missing (the top and bottom portions, with small ink touch-ups, have been joined at a later date), some old repairs to fold splits on the reverse, toning from previous display, and loss to the upper right corner tip. The signature itself is clear, dark, and otherwise unaffected. Starting Bid $1000

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88. William Williams. Merchant and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731-1781). ALS signed “Wm. Williams,” one page, 7.5 x 12.5, September 23, 1772. Written from Lebanon, Connecticut, a letter to Jedediah Elderkin, in part: “If you sho’d be well enough to attend the next Gen’ Assembly, as I hope you will (whether I sho’d need your assistance or not) & there sho’d be any matters there relating to yr Difficulties we are likely to be involved in suspecting our Meeting House in yr old Society, sho’d be glad you wo’d not be engaged against, but on our side, & will confer further with you about, if you sho’d be there, & anything is…as I am at present certain now it will be.” In very good condition, with light toning and staining, edge tears and chips, and silking behind the seal-related paper loss at the lower left edge. A rare letter from the Connecticut signer—the first example we have ever offered. Starting Bid $200

American Politicians and Leaders

89. Aaron Burr. ALS signed “A. Burr,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, April 5, 1798. Letter to Major James Grier, in full: “Herewith is enclosed your original contract with Fitzsimmons—an attested copy of his receipt was sent by the last mail. The original I retain untill I shall have your orders—You must allow me to repeat my request that you will not delay to write me the terms on which you will consent to receive the balance, allowing Cantine’s note; and that you would write, either to me or to Mr. L.—, something which may stop his unceasing vexation of which every mail brings me some new evidence.” In very good to fine condition, with multiple intersecting folds, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

90. Patrick Henry. Partly-printed DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 6 x 3.5, December 29, 1784. Document certifying eligibility for a land bounty to a veteran of the Revolutionary War, in full: “I do certify, that Francis Peyton assignee of Adam Goff is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a Serjeant of the Continental line, for three years service.” Signed at the conclusion by Patrick Henry and Thomas Meriwether. The document is professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In very good to fine condition, with a professionally repaired vertical tear, which just touches the end of Henry’s signature. Starting Bid $200

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Activists and Social Leaders Rare letter from the “unchanged, if older” Russian revolutionary 91. Mikhail Bakunin. Russian revolutionary who was a principal founder of the ‘social anarchist’ tradition (1814–1876) ALS in German, signed “M. Bakunin,” one page, 4.5 x 6.5, January 15, 1861. Letter written from London, in full (translated): “Please excuse me for not coming today, but it was impossible for me, as I was already committed elsewhere. Even tomorrow I will not be able to see you, as I want to take advantage of an extraordinary opportunity to write to Russia. But the day after tomorrow I certainly want to see your home. Your unchanged, if older, M. Bakunin.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges. The aristocratic Russian anarchist and proponent of perpetual revolution had escaped from Siberia to Japan in 1861, making his way from there to San Francisco, and then to London, where he began to renew his associations in revolutionary circles. A compelling if somewhat intemperate figure, Bakunin loathed Karl Marx and vigorously challenged his authority. This enmity led to Bakunin’s expulsion from the International Workingmen’s Association in 1872. Starting Bid $1000

92. Frederick Douglass.

Partly-printed DS, signed “Fred’k Douglass,” 3.5 x 8.5, November 5, 1884. District of Columbia deed of trust from Stephen G. Borris to Watson J. Newton, signed in ink by Douglass as recorder of deeds. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication and grading holder, evaluating the autograph as “NM–MT 8.” Starting Bid $200

93. Anatoly Lunacharsky. Russian Marxist revolution-

ary (1875–1933) and the first Soviet People’s Commissar of Enlightenment responsible for culture and education. Rare matte-finish 6 x 4.25 photo of the bespectacled Russian revolutionary, signed at the bottom in ink, “A. Lunacharsky.” In very good condition, with overall silvering, light creasing, and a very short tear to the bottom edge. Starting Bid $200

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Reverend King accepts the Pacem In Terris Peace and Freedom Award in 1965 94. Martin Luther King, Jr. Magnifi-

cent program for the 1965 Pacem In Terris Peace and Freedom Award ceremony in Davenport, Iowa, on April 28, 1965, 5.25 x 8.5, signed prominently on the front cover in crisp black ballpoint by Martin Luther King, Jr. Handsomely double-matted and framed with a plaque and photo of King receiving the award to an overall size of 17 x 29.5. In very fine condition. King was one of four individuals honored with the Pacem in Terris (Peace and Freedom) award at an event organized by the Davenport Catholic Interracial Council at the local Masonic Temple. After accepting the award, King delivered a resounding speech to the crowd of nearly 800 attendees, calling for the end of segregation, social action, and civil rights legislation. His words from that night, in part: ‘To make justice a reality, we must develop massive action programs. With a strong action program—picketing when necessary, demonstrating when necessary, marching when necessary—all undergirded with the philosophy of non-violence we can bring the American dream into full reality.’ Starting Bid $500

95. Nelson Mandela. Limited edition color 26 x 19.75 lithograph entitled ‘The Harbour’ from Mandela’s ‘My Robben Island’ suite, numbered 57/500, signed in the lower right in pencil, “N. Mandela.” In fine condition. This richly colored lithograph depicts the interment harbor where new prisoners would arrive. In Mandela’s artist’s motivation statement about the lithograph suite, he remarked: ‘Today when I look at Robben Island I see it as a celebration of the struggle and a symbol of the finest qualities of the human spirit, rather than as a monument to the brutal tyranny and oppression of apartheid… In these sketches entitled: My Robben Island, I have attempted to colour the Island sketches in ways that reflect the positive light in which I view it. This is what I would like to share with people around the world and, hopefully, also project the idea that even the most fantastic dreams can be achieved if we are prepared to endure life’s challenges.’ Starting Bid $200

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9 6 . N e l s o n Mandela. Complete set

of four stamp blocks issued by South Africa in 1994 to honor Nelson Mandela’s inauguration as president, 4.25 x 3 and 3.25 x 4.75, each boldly signed in the upper panel in thick black felt tip, “N. Mandela.” In overall very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

97. Nelson Mandela. Signed book: Long Walk to Free-

dom. Later printing. South Africa: Macdonald Purnell, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 630 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black ballpoint in Afrikaans, “Aan Johann Queane Joubert, Komplimente & beste wense, N. Mandela, 22-3-96.” In fine condition, with light wear to the dust jacket. Starting Bid $200

98. Nelson Mandela. Signed book: Nelson Mandela: Gedanken & Zitate [Thoughts & Quotes]. Zurich: Leib & Seele, 1994. German-language hardcover, 5 x 7.25, 128 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes to one of our future leaders, N. Mandela, 28-1-99.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Jewelry and German-Spanish workbook from Emilie Schindler’s estate 99. Emilie Schindler. German-born

woman (1907–2001) who, with her husband Oskar Schindler, helped to save the lives of 1,200 Jews during World War II by employing them in his enamelware and munitions factories, to provide them immunity from the Nazis. Collection of Emilie Schindler’s personal belongings, including: Emilie Schindler’s manuscript workbook containing 60 pages of German-Spanish translation notes, made in preparation for the Schindlers’ move to Argentina in 1949, along with other notes; a collection of jewelry comprising four bracelets, three brooches, and one pendant from the collection of Emilie Schindler; an airmail envelope sent from Oskar to Emilie Schindler, dated July 2, 1957; a typed letter signed by Emilie Schindler, dated June 11, 1997, to the General Consul Dieter Koepke in Bonn, asking for legal assistance from the German consulate in Buenos Aires. In overall fine condition. A unique offering of personal effects from an important woman who was recognized as Righteous Among the Nations by Israel’s Yad Vashem in 1994. Starting Bid $500

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100. John T. Scopes. American educator (1900–1970) who defied state law in Ten-

nessee by teaching the theory of evolution, precipitating the famous ‘Monkey Trial’ trial in 1925. He was convicted and received a nominal fine, but the decision was ultimately reversed on a technicality. Sharp glossy 9 x 7 photo of the scholarly Scopes in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “John T. Scopes, to Richard.” Affixed to a same-size sheet and in fine condition, with a few light stains. Scopes is scarce in signed photographs. Starting Bid $200

Businessmen The golf clubs and custom “NetJet” bag personally-owned by the ‘Oracle of Omaha’ 101. Warren Buffett.

Warren Buffett’s personallyowned and -used set of golf clubs, comprising his customized golf bag and fourteen clubs, given to the one-time fiancée of his granddaughter. The bag itself features his name embroidered in gold on the front flap, “Warren Buffett,” with the logo of Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary NetJets on both sides; attached is a plastic 2005 Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference tag, with affixed green labels, “Buffett” and “88.” Wrapped around the handle of each club is a Warren Buffett property tag, most reading: “Omaha Country Club, Warren Buffett, Omaha, NE 68152.” The golf clubs include: nine Ping Eye2 clubs (wedge, sand wedge, and irons 3–9), an older Ping putter, Callaway Heaven Wood, Callaway Divine Nine, and two Orlimar Trimetal drivers (13° and 16°). Inside one of the bag’s pockets are an assortment of tees, markers from Augusta National and the Seminole Golf Club (two of the world’s most exclusive golf clubs), and bag tags from the Four Seasons Biltmore in Santa Barbara. In overall fine condition, with expected signs of use. The consignor notes: “The clubs were purchased for Warren by the director of the Buffett Foundation and given to Buffett sometime in the 90s. They were his only set of clubs from then until now. The bag was custom made for Warren by NetJets (a Berkshire subsidiary). Warren personally handed me the clubs inside his home in 2016. He gave them to me after my clubs had been stolen. I was engaged to his granddaughter at the time and have had them in my possession up until this point.” Starting Bid $500

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102. Andre Citroen. ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8, Montreaux Palace Hotel letterhead, September 30, 1925. In full (translated): “All my thanks, dear Mr. Bernstein, for your fine telegram. I was particularly touched by it and I ask you to believe in my cordial and devoted sentiments.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a ‘Taxis-Citroen’ stock certificate bearing Citroen’s facsimile signature, issued on February 5, 1924, with 27 coupons still attached. Starting Bid $200

Intellectuals

Freud refers a “psychically and sexually impotent” patient

103. Sigmund Freud. ALS in German, signed “Freud,” penned on the reverse of a 4 x 2 business card belonging to the recipient, his assistant, Dr. Paul Federn, January 2, 1909. In full (translated): “Mr. Riesz, aged 28, psychically and sexually impotent. Had with great difficulty an experience of coitus and agreed for a psychoanalysis with Dr. Steiner. Thank you for the time given to the patient.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Freud’s hand. Freud hypothesized the existence of libido, instinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges. Federn became one of Freud’s earliest followers after reading his Interpretation of Dreams; he later served as Freud’s surrogate at conferences once the pioneering psychoanalyst was stricken with cancer in the 1920s. An extremely desirable letter, given its content directly related to Freud’s psychosexual work. Starting Bid $500

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On the Nobel Prize, Moses and Monotheism, and Shakespeare’s identity

104. Sigmund Freud. ALS signed “Freud,” one page both sides, 9 x 11.25, personal letterhead, November 5, 1935. Letter

to Austrian writer Stefan Zweig, about the Nobel Prize, Shakespeare, and his Moses and Monotheism. Freud thanks Zweig for his letter and for the cutting from the Sunday Times, observing that his article is the declaration of a friend, noting his surprise to learn that he has been awarded the Nobel Prize on the promptings of the Vienna University, referring to the opposition to him when he was awarded the Frankfurt Goethe Prize in 1930. He reproaches himself for expatiating during his visit on the contents of his Moses, instead of letting him talk about his work and plans, stating that Moses shall never see the light of day again. He concludes in a postscript by asking Zweig whether he is interested in the debate concerning the identity of Shakespeare, and admits that he is virtually convinced that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, was in fact Shakespeare. In fine condition, with faint toning and light handling wear. Despite the views expressed by Freud here, “Der Mann Moses und die monotheistische Religion [Moses and Monotheism],” his last completed book, was in fact published four years later, in 1939. Although nominated twelve times for the Nobel Prize for Medicine, Freud was never awarded that honor, the Nobel committee being of the opinion that his work was of no proven scientific value. Romain Rolland’s nomination of him for the Literature Prize in 1936 was also unsuccessful. Starting Bid $2500

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University of Berlin course sheet endorsed by Hegel to certify “diligent attendance” 105. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Influ-

ential German philosopher (1770–1831) who espoused a dialectical method by which an idea (thesis) was challenged by its opposite (antithesis) and the two ultimately reconciled into a third idea (synthesis). Manuscript DS, in German, signed “Hegel,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13.75, April 9, 1827. University of Berlin lecture registration form for the classicist August Dühr (1806–1896), confirming his attendance from the winter semester 1824/25 to the summer semester 1827. Each entry bears a signed comment by the professor, with Hegel’s endorsement (for attending ‘The Philosophy of History’) appearing on the last page: “den fleissigen Besuch bezeugt, Hegel, 9/4 27 [certifying diligent attendance, Hegel, 9 April 1827].” Additional holograph entries are by the theologians Friedrich Schleiermacher (two entries), August Tholuck, Philipp Konrad Marheineke, August Neander, Friedrich Strauss, Friedrich Bleek, Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg, Friedrich Uhlemann, Anton Pelt, and Georg Rheinwald, by the historians Leopold von Ranke and Friedrich von Raumer, the classical scholar August Boeckh, the geographer Carl Ritter, and the philosopher Leopold von Henning. In very good condition, with an area of paper loss affecting no text, and tape reinforcements to the central horizontal fold and hinge. The student, August Dühr, was later to serve as deputy rector at the Friedland Gymnasium. He published extensively and knew many scholars intimately. Starting Bid $300

“There is a great awakening in Russia” 106. Peter Kropotkin. Russian geographer, zoologist, and political

theorist (1842–1921) best known for his advocacy of anarchist communism. ALS signed “P. Kropotkin,” three pages both sides, 4.5 x 7, July 8, 1915. Letter to “Mr. Unwin,” in part: “Permit me to express you my very best thanks for the pamphlets and books concerning the war which you do kindly continue to send me. Most of them are extremely valuable, and some of them I sent to Sasha and Boris to Petrograd; but I do not know yet whether they have reached them. Their letters reach us regularly in 11 or 12 days; but our letters remain sometimes 27 to 28 days on the journey, probably on account of the censorship. All letters coming from Russia are opened by the Russian Military Censorship, but are not delayed in transmission. There is a great awakening in Russia—even in that non-Russian, cosmopolitan and German city of Petrograd; so the previous letters of both Boris and Sasha were very sad on account of the pessimism, or indifferent state of mind at Petrograd. The Court, especially its feminine part, is of course pro-German, and the attitudes of a certain portion of the ‘intellectuals’ was one of sad pessimism. Thus the latest news from Boris and Sasha speak of a serious awakening and consciousness of the seriousness of the conditions. I think that the success of the Germans in Courland, and the conquest of Poland left indifferent, which the stupid attitude of the Russian Government towards the Ukrainian Autonomist tendencies in East Galicia could only provoke the deepest discontent.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 33

Malthus agrees with his intellectual foe on the population question: “I quite approve of your emigration plan” 107. Thomas Robert Malthus. English scholar influential in the fields of political economy and demography (1766–1834). ALS signed “T. Robt. Malthus,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, January 11, 1831. Unpublished letter to economist Nassau William Senior, written from St. Leonards while convalescing. In full: “I should have written to you this evening, if I had not received your letter of this morning. I quite approve of your emigration plan, and see no objection to the draft of the bill which seems to propose adequate means to accomplish the desirable end. It would give me great pleasure to join your party, and I should not have been deterred by your saying that you could not give me a bed, knowing that there must be plenty of such articles in the neighborhood; but as we are about to have this warm climate on Saturday sennight, I think that two winter journeys so near together would not be justifiable either in regard to my health or resources. I must be at the College without fail on this day fortnight, and we have taken our lodgings to that time; but as Mrs. Malthus particularly wants a day on town, we shall start on Saturday and sleep at Mr. Otters at Stockwell that night. I will endeavour to see you on Sunday or Monday.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Malthus’s hand. In very good to fine condition, with a block of toning to the upper portion of all but the first page, and repaired areas of paper loss to the integral address leaf. In Malthus’s 1798 Essay on the Principle of Population, focused on the unsustainability of a steadily increasing population, he argued that when the population grows faster than the production of food, the cost of living increases, thereby reducing the standard of living for all and causing economic instability. Malthus advocated for society to adopt preventative measures via abortion, birth control, and postponement of marriage to keep the population within the limits of its resources. Completely out of sync with the popular view that society was steadily improving, Malthus became instantly controversial and Nassau William Senior, a highly regarded classical economist at Oxford, became his chief intellectual opponent. This letter is fascinating in that Malthus agrees with the “emigration plan” put forth by Senior, which called for legislative action to encourage laborers and farmers to emigrate from the agricultural districts of England and Wales and settle elsewhere, suggesting places such as the United States, Canada, and South Africa. He argued that such an exodus would relieve the British economy from the strain of ‘paupers’ while also improving these resource-rich developing nations overseas with an influx of labor. Malthus is exceedingly rare in general and as correspondence with a fellow economist about the population question, this letter in particular is of the utmost desirability. Starting Bid $1000

108. Henri de Saint-Simon. French early socialist theorist (1760–

1825) whose thought influenced the development of the philosophy of science, discipline of sociology, positivism, and Marxism. Handwritten manuscript in French by Henri de Saint-Simon, unsigned, one page both sides, 8 x 12.5, no date. The piece begins (translated), “My opinion on the silence of the Bureau des Longitudes,” and goes on to discuss the causes of his conflicts with the Bureau. The Bureau des Longitudes is a French scientific institution, founded by decree of June 25, 1795, and charged with the improvement of nautical navigation, standardization of time-keeping, geodesy, and astronomical observation. In fine condition, with a rough left edge. Starting Bid $200

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Religious Figures

World Leaders and Politicians

109. Pope Benedict XVI.

Rare German-language ordination card for Joseph Ratzinger, 2.75 x 4.25, showing an image of the young priest above with dates of his ordination below, “Freising 29. Juni / 1951 / Traunstein 8. Juli.” Printed prayer below reads: “We are not masters of your faith, but servants of your joy.” Reverse bears a color image of a painting of Madonna with child by Lucas Cranach the Elder. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

110. Pope John XXIII. Desirable glossy 6 x 8 full-length photo of Pope John XXIII blessing a row of men at a Roman hospital, affixed to the original 9.25 x 12.5 presentation mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “Prof. Piero Alonzo, Joannes P.P. XXIII, 14–1–1959.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

111. Pope Pius XII. TLS in

Italian, signed “E. Card. Pacelli,” one page, 9 x 13, Secretary of State of the Vatican letterhead, March 12, 1932. Letter to Cardinal Giulio Serafini, in full (roughly translated): “I have the pleasure of communicating to you that the opportune orders for the sending of the Brief concerning the appointment of Your Eminence Rev. to the Protector of the Institute of the Daughters of the Sacred Heart, of Bergamo have been imposed on the Cancellera of the Apostolic Briefs. I gladly take advantage of the opportunity to express to V. E. senses a deeper respect with which, by humbly kissing her hands, I profess myself.” In fine condition, with light creasing to two corners. Starting Bid $200

112. Edmund Burke. Statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher (1729–1797) who, after relocating from Ireland to England, served for many years in the House of Commons. Considered a philosophical founder of modern conservatism, he is mainly remembered for his support of the American Revolution, and his later opposition to the French Revolution. Rare ALS signed “Edm. Burke,” one page, 7 x 7.5, April 1779. In part: “The gentleman who delivers this to you is a friend to the authour of the Pamphlet which accompanies it. As far as I am capable of judging, the Subject is handled with a very considerable degree of ability—& though the opinions toward the latter end differ a good deal from mine, the publick I think may profit by the discussion of them. How far it may suit you in the way of…you can best judge; or how far the publick is or is not satiated with this sort of speculation. On these matters I ought rather take your opinion than to attempt to lead you by any of mine, as the Authour is wholly unknown to me.” Matted and framed with an early stipple engraving by John Henry Robinson (with facsimile signature) to an overall size of 10.25 x 17.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 35

113. Fidel Castro. Notable pair of ALSs in Spanish, both signed “F.,” no date, both 6 x 6.5, both addressed to Generals

Arnaldo Ochoa and Polo Cintra Frías. The first letter, untranslated, four pages in length, is heavily edited by Castro, who strikes through several lines to each page; the second letter, one page, with collector’s notation dating the letter to February 7, 1988, in part (loosely translated): “The…regiment should go to Lubango. Then we will decide its further location. Continue insisting with the Angolans the delivery of the requested groups.” In overall very good to fine condition, with creasing, staple holes, and an area of thin paper on the fourth page of untranslated letter. General Arnaldo Ochoa was the head of the Cuban Military Mission in Angola, and General Polo Cintra Frías was the commander of the Cuban troops in southern Angola. Starting Bid $300

11 4 . Hua Guofeng.

Premier of the People’s Republic of China (1921–2008) who served from 19761980; he was eventually outmaneuvered by Deng Xiaoping, who forced Hua into early retirement. Hua is generally remembered as a benign transitional figure in modern Chinese political history. Scarce glossy 7 x 5 German press photo of Hua Guofeng meeting with Franz Josef Strauss, signed in felt tip by both. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

115. Li Peng.

Political leader (born 1928) who served as premier of the People’s Republic of China from 1987 through 1998, best known for declaring martial law and backing the use of force to quell the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. Glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of Li Peng and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl during a 1984 visit, signed in black ink by both. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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116. Tomas Masaryk.

Founder and first President of Czechoslovakia (1850– 1937). ALS signed “T. G. Masaryk,” one page both sides, 6.75 x 8.25, December 27, 1931. Letter to British journalist Annie Christitch, in part: “I saw all the new hierarchs; my impression is rather favorable. They look like going to do more than their predecessors…Your suggestion, to postpone the Sokol Congress cannot be put in practice; they spent already a great deal of money in the preparation.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Masaryk’s hand. Starting Bid $200

117. John Montagu, Earl of Sandwich. ALS signed

“Sandwich,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, June 12, 1779. Letter as First Lord of the Admiralty, in full: “I should have given you a ship before this time had I not understood that it was your wish to have one that is to be fitted at Plymouth, it is therefore no fault of mine that you are not now at sea.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing, a few light stains, reinforcement to the central horizontal fold, and a short split to one of the vertical fold ends. Starting Bid $200

Playful ‘party circular’ from Stalin to his daughter, highlighted by a hammer-and-sickle sketch 118. Joseph Stalin.

Exceedingly rare ALS in Cyrililc, one page, 5.25 x 7.75, February 5, 1939. Letter to his thirteen-yearold daughter Svetlana, facetiously couched as a party circular and featuring a hand-drawn Soviet hammer and sickle seal. In full: “Do not copy. [Copies go to:] 1) Stalin, 2) Voroshilov, 3) Zhdanov, 4) Molotov, 5) Kaganovich, 6) Khrushchev.—Brief no. 8: En route to Zubanovo. Leaving you to your own devices. You are instructed not to lose your sense of direction. Chin up!—Signed by all secretaries as indicated above: with submission, poor Stalin, Kaganovich, Khrushchev, Zhdanov, V. Molotov for the Ukraine, Voroshilov.” In fine condition. Born in 1926 in Moscow, Svetlana Alliluyeva was the youngest child of Joseph Stalin and his second wife, Nadezhda Alliluyeva. Despite growing up in party circles, she defected to the United States in 1967. She passed away in 2011 as Stalin’s last surviving child. As a well-preserved document of Stalin’s private family life near the end of the Great Purge, this is a truly remarkable autograph.Starting Bid $5000

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119. Eva Peron.

Attractive mattefinish 8.25 x 10.75 photo of a painting of Peron with a large flower on her lapel, affixed to a 12.5 x 16.5 mount, calligraphically inscribed on the mount in blue ink, “A la Srta. Margherita Asso, cordialmente, Buenos Aires, Abril 30 de 1952,” and signed below in fountain pen, “Eva Peron.” In very good to fine condition, with some creasing, light staining, and toning to the mount. Starting Bid $200

120. Josef Stalin: Svetlana Alliluyeva. Color

4.5 x 6.5 magazine photo of Svetlana Alliluyeva posing with her son Iosif in the mid-1950s, matted to a slightly larger size, signed on the mat in black ink. In fine condition, with some light creasing to photo. Accompanied by a transmittal letter dated November 25, 1967, a Taliesin West ‘thank you’ card, signed in blue ballpoint, “Svetlana Peters,” and a mailing envelope addressed in Alliluyeva’s own hand. Starting Bid $200

Trotsky lashes out against the “pompous books of Bolshevism” which “demonstrate material wealth and ideological poverty in a vivid and even disgusting manner” 121. Leon Trotsky. TLS in French, signed “Votre, L. Trotsky,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11.5, October 31, 1929. Letter to his lawyer Gerard Rosenthal about the Trotskist newspaper “La Vérité,” which Trotsky had co-founded in 1929. In part (translated): “La Vérité is visibly improving. We see that the articles for the most part are written carefully and carefully. I have already written a few impressions to you in my previous letter. To clarify my ideas on its content, I will say a few words this time on the bibliography. The articles of A.A. are very good and very useful, but by the choice of books and by the way of criticizing them more appropriate to a Marxist magazine than to a political weekly. It would be preferable to see in the bibliographical columns of La Vérité some articles on the Cahiers du Bolshevism, on the Marxist Review, on l’Humanité itself, and on other newspapers of the party; naturally, also on all the editions of the Comintern, Profintern, C.G.T.U, etc. I believe that through the…other editions of the party we could highlight the essential features of the entire activity of the party. The pompous books of Bolshevism with their luxury paper, their original vignettes, etc., demonstrate material wealth and ideological poverty in a vivid and even disgusting manner.” He goes on to discuss international dissemination and fee distribution. In fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the upper left corner, and light toning and a short fold split to the bottom edge. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture. Starting Bid $300 38 |

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122. Wu Xueqian. Chinese politi-

cian (1921–2008) who served as the foreign minister and vice premier of the People’s Republic of China. Glossy 9.25 x 7 German press photo of Wu Xueqian amiably conversing with German Minister of Foreign Affairs Hans Dietrich Genscher, signed in black felt tip by both. Reverse bears an affixed caption in German. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

123. Xu Shichang.

President of the Republic of China in Beijing from 1918–1922, who was the only permanent president of the Beiyang government to be a civilian (1855–1939). Rare bold ink signature in Chinese of Xu Shichang on an off-white 8.25 x 6 album page, annotated above in another hand French (translated), “His Excellence, Shu Shi Chang, President of the Republic of China, 14th June 1921.” The right side is annotated in another hand in Chinese, “President Chu, Republic of China” and “8th June, year 10.” In very good to fine condition, with two vertical folds and scattered light foxing. Starting Bid $200

124. Zhao Ziyang. High-ranking politician in the People’s

Republic of China (1919–2005) instrumental in implementing free-market reforms. Scarce glossy 9.5 x 7 German press photo of Zhao Ziyang at an international meeting with German politician Ernst Albrecht, signed in felt tip by both. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Royalty

125. King Francis I. King of France (born 1494) who reigned from 1515 until his death in 1547. Known as the ‘Father and Restorer of Letters,’ the cultured and well-read Francis, himself a poet, ushered in the Renaissance in France with generous support for a number of writers and ambitious construction projects. Vellum manuscript DS, in French, signed “Francoys,” one page, 15.5 x 7, May 7, 1538. An order to Guillaume Proudomme, his finance minister, directing him to pay Martin de Trypye the sum of 5000 livres. In very good to fine condition, with a heavy central vertical fold, and some scattered staining and creasing; the king’s signature is crisp and clear. Accompanied by a handsome engraved portrait of the king. Starting Bid $200

126. Queen Elizabeth II. Marvel-

ous matte-finish 9.25 x 11.75 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing her glimmering crown jewels by Royal Court photographer Dorothy Wilding, affixed to its original 10.25 x 14 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R, 1952.” Also signed in the bottom right corner of the photo in white ink by Wilding in her idiosyncratic block-letter style. Reverse bears Wilding’s studio label. In fine condition, with light toning to the mount, and two trivial creases to the lower right corner tip. This portrait was taken at a sitting in the year of Elizabeth’s accession to the throne in 1952, and has become one of the defining images of the early years of her reign. It is a stunning photograph that beautifully captures the queen’s youth and regal splendor, and is truly impressive in its size and clarity. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 39

Scarce letter by the defiant Swedish queen on the ambassador “willing to give me his friendship despite all the tricks and efforts of those who have the mission to push us against each other”

127. Queen Christina. ALS in French, unsigned, one page both sides, 7.25

x 11.5, no date but circa 1688. Queen Christina’s draft for a letter to King Louis XIV. In part (translated): “Marquis Lavardin, the Extraordinary Ambassador from VM His Holiness just had a different behavior from his predecessors towards me, which filled me with joy and amazement, telling me that VM was willing to give me his friendship despite all the tricks and efforts of those who have the mission to push us against each other, for such a long time. He just persuaded me with the agreeable truth of the most obliging manner of the world, I am mad at my grief and my pride which prevented me from warning VM. On the opposite, I am not sorry to have left [your] generosity to take effect, which even pleased me so much, as I did not attract your honesty by any means, I did not try and justify myself and did not even complain, however you do me justice through your action which is so worthy of you and so worthy of me.” Affixed by one edge to the second page of a final draft copy of the letter. Intersecting folds and toning to edges, otherwise fine condition. Starting Bid $200

128. Queen Elizabeth II.

Unusual oversized glossy 20 x 10.75 photo of Queen Elizabeth II at the official launch of the British oil tanker S.S. ‘British Admiral,’ affixed to its original 24 x 18 mount with neatly handwritten caption, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R.” Includes two additional dramatic oversized photos of the S.S. ‘British Admiral’ on 24 x 18 mounts. In very good to fine condition, with two dents to the top edge of the mount, and light edge toning from prior display; the two accompanying photos also have mount issues not affecting the images themselves. Starting Bid $200

129. Queen Elizabeth II. Handsome matte-finish 7.5 x 7.75 photo of the British royal family taken from their 1959 Christmas and New Year’s card, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R, 1959.” Matted to an overall size of 12 x 12.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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130. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Uncom-

mon Royal Christmas and New Year’s card from 1958, with a gilt-embossed crown on the front, measuring 18.25 x 7.75 open, featuring a color image of Sebastiano Ricci’s painting The Holy Family, signed on the adjacent page in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R” and “Philip.” In fine condition, with some light toning to the front of the card. Starting Bid $200

131.

Zaifeng, Prince Chun.

Manchu prince and regent of the late Qing dynasty (1883–1951) who was the father of Puyi, the last emperor of China. Bold ink signature in Chinese of Zaifeng, Prince Chun, on an off-white 2.75 x 6.75 slip, bearing a contemporary annotation in another hand at the bottom, “Prince Chung, Regent de la Chine.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Titanic Super scarce Montague Black-designed White Star Line poster in its original frame

132. Titanic. Exceedingly rare color poster for the White Star Line, 39 x 29, of the company’s two newest and biggest ships,

the Titanic and Olympic, circa early 1912. Originally done by Montague Birrell Black, the poster shows the Olympic steaming ahead, with its decks and bow full of passengers, with the Titanic in the background. The poster’s borders have been trimmed, as was the custom after the catastrophic Titanic sinking. Poster bears Black’s printed initials in the lower right, has been affixed to an identical size mount and is housed in its original frame (with plate glass), along with a small White Star Line plaque nailed into the bottom edge of the frame, to an overall size of 44.5 x 34.25. Backing bears most of a Galindo Mfg. Co. New York label. In fine condition, with uniform light fading to colors, a couple small areas of paper loss near top edge, and a small tear to left edge. Black produced numerous paintings and postcards for White Star Line throughout the 1920s. Printed in a relatively small number to hang in White Star Offices, only a few copies have survived, even fewer in their original frames. Oversized. Starting Bid $300

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American West Extremely rare 1830 handwritten letter from Davy Crockett, who hopes to recover “a portetrate or my own likeness”

133. David Crockett. ALS, one page both sides, 8 x 10, May 3, 1830. Written from Maysville, Kentucky, a letter to Michael Sprigg of Maryland, who served with Crockett in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Congresses, requesting his assistance in locating a missing portrait. In full (spelling and grammar retained): “I am getting on well and expects to reach my residance if no axident in ten or eleven days from the City—I am under the necessaty to ask you to do me a favour that is to call at the hose whare the Stage Stopes and in frostburgh enquare for a portetrate or my own likeness it was taken by Mr. Hincley and presented to me—I had it Rooled up and some news papers round it and I had called it a map of florida. I had tied it up in side of the male Stage and I was in the acommodation Stage and we got parted when I came to frostburgh whare they had changed Stages I enquerid for it and was told by the drive that he had put it into the other Stage tho I came on a few miles and over took the mail Stage and found that the fellow had not told be the truth. I am confidant that it was left their and it will be of no use to any other person than myself—I will take it as a particular favour of you if you will enquire and find it and enclose it to the Care of Foresyth and Dobbings at Wheeling their they will send it one to me—I spoke to Mr. Hart to enquire for it and he may get it but knowing you live near that place induces me to request this favour of you to ascertain what went with it. I have thought it posable that some negro might have taken it after the stage stopped it may might been left in the stage and taken before I come up will you be so good as to enquire for it and write me to my post office in Tennessee.” In very good to fine condition, with tack holes to the upper corners, small areas of paper loss, and some old adhesive residue along the vertical folds. As a member of the Tennessee House in early 1830, Crockett introduced a resolution to abolish the United States Military Academy at West Point in an attempt to curb nepotism and the presumed in-house dispersal of public funds. More notably, however, was his stance on President Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal Act. When it was signed into law on May 28, 1830, Crockett was singled out as the only member of the Tennessee delegation to vote in opposition. Such a controversial position proved unpopular within his own district, and he was defeated by William Fitzgerald in the 1831 congressional election. Starting Bid $2500 42 |

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134. August Bebel Starting Bid $200

135. Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter Starting Bid $200

136. Joseph Bonanno Starting Bid $200

137. British Prime Ministers

138. Chiang Kai-shek

139. DeWitt Clinton

140. John DeLorean

141. Roy DeMeo

142. Frederick Douglass

143. Elizabeth, Queen Mother

144. Everest: Hillary and Norgay

146. John F. Fitzgerald

147. Felix Frankfurter

148. Indira Gandhi

Starting Bid $200

145. Ben Ferencz Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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149. V. V. Giri

Starting Bid $200

152. J. Edgar Hoover Starting Bid $200

153. Kennedy Assassination: Clint Hill

155. King William IV

156. King William IV

159. Mother Teresa

160. Mother Teresa

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

150. Gold Bullion Starting Bid $200

151. Bruno Richard Hauptmann Starting Bid $200

154. King Louis XIV: Madame de Maintenon Starting Bid $200

157. Tobias Lear Starting Bid $200

158. Akio Morita Starting Bid $200

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

Starting Bid $200

163. Lee Harvey Oswald

164. Park Chung-hee

165. Rosa Parks

166. Pope Benedict XVI

167. Princess Grace and Prince Rainier

168. Princess Grace and Prince Rainier

169. Princess Stephanie

170. Melvin Purvis

171. Melvin Purvis

172. Buford Pusser

173. Yitzhak Rabin

174. Yitzhak Rabin

175. Yitzhak Rabin

176. Salem Massachusetts

177. Charles Spurgeon

162. Daniel Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell

Starting Bid $200

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178. Sukarno

179. Charles Sumner

180. Supreme Court

181. Supreme Court

182. Supreme Court Starting Bid $200

183. Supreme Court: Scalia and Sotomayor Starting Bid $200

184. Texas: Manuel Rosas

Starting Bid $200

185. Margaret Thatcher

Starting Bid $200

186. Margaret and Denis Thatcher

187. Titanic: Archibald Butt

188. Titanic: Dean and Shuman

189. Titanic: Littlejohn

191. Moise Tshombe

192. Vatican Passport

193. Chaim Weizmann

Starting Bid $200

190. Titanic: George Widener Starting Bid $200

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military

Knox forwards a warrant for payment of “Invalid Pensioners” from Massachusetts 194. Henry Knox. LS signed “H. Knox, Sec’y of War,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.25, August 13, 1792. Written from the War Department, a letter to Nathaniel Appleton, commissioner of land for the state of Massachusetts, in part: “I have the honor to transmit you my warrant for the payment of the Invalid Pensioners of the State of Massachusetts, and also a list of those who were examined and returned to the office by the circuit court for the district of Massachusetts, also with my warrant for the payment, which payments will be in full for six months of their annual allowance commencing the fifth of March one thousand seven hundred ninety two and ending the fourth of September next inclusively… On the fifth of December next, you will transmit to this office a return of the Invalids who have applied and to whom you have made payment, in which you will also note any deaths or removals.” Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 18.25; backing of frame has a window for viewing reverse of letter. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

195. Arthur St. Clair. American soldier and politician (1737-1818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He was later appointed governor of the Northwest Territory. Rare ALS signed “Ar. S. Clair,” one page, 7.5 x 7.5, no date. Letter to Crosly Nevill. In full: “I have enclosed another note, perfect I believe now. I wish I could go and thank you for your kindness…but I have been seized by…rhumatism in one of my knees last night and cannot walk a step today.” Affixed to an identical size sheet and in very good condition, with overall soiling, and tears and areas of paper loss repaired by the backing. St. Clair is quite rare in autograph material. Starting Bid $200

“The prisoner ‘Davis’ is feeling quite comfortable this morning” 196. [Jefferson Davis]. ALS signed “Nelson A. Miles,” two

pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, August 22, 1865. Letter to an unnamed general, in full, “I have the honor to state that the prisoner ‘Davis’ is feeling quite comfortable this morning, complaining a little however of erysipelas in the face and a carbuncle on his leg. I also enclose a communication from [Clement] Clay to the ‘Sec of War’ together with a letter to his wife which he desires, forwarded. In regard to the Sentinels, when they were taken out of his room he said they did not disturbe or waken him, lately they have been required to make as little noise as possible and not to walk around in the room. I do not think it possible for him to escape, even if the sentinels are taken out of the front room, he will still be under two locks, aside from the Guard in front of his cell.” Although the recipient is unnamed, Miles sent all his reports about the prisoners and mail to Assistant Adjutant General Edward D. Townsend. In fine condition, with light soiling and a few small stains. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 47

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

197. George Washington Prisoner Exchange. Contem-

porary copy of a letter to General George Washington, likely in the hand of British Commander-in-Chief Sir Henry Clinton’s aide William Collier, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, December 8, 1778. A letter proposing a secret plan to meet and negotiate a prisoner exchange. In full: “The unsuccessful attempts which have been made to ratify the Treaty of Convention of Saratoga and the Asperity which seems to have crept into the Correspondence between Sir Henry Clinton and the American Congress leaves it to be conjectured that the humane purpose of a General Cartel of Exchange of Prisoners of War and Troops of the Convention will not have force so soon as good men like yourself could wish. You may naturally suppose, Sir, that I have been and am greatly interested in the fate of the Troops with whom I have served, and in the vanity of my ideas upon the subject of Exchanges I have been led to imagine that the interposition of intermediate Persons might operate in favor of a Cartel and I have been of opinion that my Rank and Situation gives me opportunity of offering my Interpretation in Favour of the Troops of Convention and for their being released. Major General Gates having made the Treaty of Convention seemed to me to be a person proper to apply to on this subject. I conveyed to him my sentiments upon the matter, but not having any authority for writing or acting publicly upon the occasion, I could only make a Private Opinion of my own, if possible, that some negotiation might be opened from which all Parties might be benefited, and the Prisoners of War on both sides, as well as the Troops of Convention, might be exchanged and Ransomed. Major General Gates was willing to report to you and the American Congress whatever I pleased to propose upon this subject, this I have not ventured to allow through fear of

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having my letters made public or published, but I am still of the opinion that by my having a conversation with you, Sir, if you will permit it, or with an officer you should appoint for the purpose, a plan might be formed for the mutual advantage of the British and American Armies, and it might be done so that neither you, Sir, or the American Congress on the one part, or Sir Henry Clinton on the other, need be committed in any manner on the subject unless upon a General approbation so far as it might be necessary to ratify such propositions as might be made by myself and the Officers with whom I should confer. I leave this, Sir, to your consideration, and if you will permit me I shall with great satisfaction pay a Visit at your Head Quarters in my way to Virginia, and I dare say it will give you equal pleasure with myself to be of use in the human purposes I have in view, and it would afford me particular satisfaction to be able to transact such an affair with a Gentleman who, altho’ the misfortunes of the times has made an enemy to Great Britain, calls upon my Respect for his private virtue. I should feel myself much obliged to you for an answer whether I may pass your Great Quarters—I set out next Thursday by the Route of Hartford and Fishkill.” The letter is marked, “His Excellency General Washington,” in the lower left of the first page. In fine condition, with a strip of mounting tape along the edge of the last page, and writing showing through from opposing sides. The treaty negotiated with Horatio Gates following Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga would have allowed the captured troops to return home to Great Britain on the condition that they remain there. Washington, along with the Continental Congress, believed that soldiers would violate the terms of this parole and return to battle. Congress revoked the agreement and held the so-called ‘Convention Army’ as prisoners of war until 1783, with the exception of a few specific officer exchanges. An interesting letter offering tremendous historical insight. Starting Bid $300

Rare tentative “Secret” orders and battle map for the Saint-Mihiel offensive— representing the first use of “D Day” 198. World War I: Willard Prince.

Interesting archive associated with Willard Prince, a veteran of World War I who would go on to be a founder of the Heisman Trophy as chairman of New York’s Downtown Athletic Club. Includes a packet of “Secret” orders preceding the Battle of Saint-Mihiel in 1918 (including an impressive fold-out map), three World War I–era ALSs by Willard Prince, typed extracts of Prince’s letters home from France, and a Fifth Division newspaper from April 1919. The orders, dated August 25, 1918, are headed “Subject: Tentative plan of attack, 1st Army Corps,” and outline the mission of the corps (to hold Moselle and attack toward Limey), and provide details on specific objectives, troop movements, plans, and assignments, and notably uses the terms “D Day” and “H Hour.” Inside is a map of the region, with hand-colored areas indicating “smoke barrage,” “foul gas,” “lethal gas,” and “neutralizing gas,” bringing to life the adversity the corps would face in advancing through the German trenches. In the rear is a memo with code names to be used on telephone calls, as well as information on ciphers and signals. The last page is stamped “Official, Hq. First Army Corps, Operations Section,” and bears the name “H. Liggett,” referring to Major General Hunter Liggett. The Battle of Saint-Mihiel was the first and only offensive launched solely by the United States Army in World War I, and the attack caught the Germans in the process of retreating. Given the disorganized German forces, the attack proved more successful than expected and established the United States as a formidable allied force. The Battle of Saint-Mihiel is also noteworthy as the first use of the term “D-Day,” which would earn greater fame in World War II. In Stephen Ambrose’s book D-Day: June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of World War II, he notes that ‘as far as the U.S. Army can determine, the first use of D for Day, H for Hour was in Field Order No. 8, of the First Army, A.E.F., issued on Sept. 20, 1918’—the use of those terms in these preliminary orders of August 25th pre-dates that field order. Prince’s handwritten letters, all sent to his family and signed “Willard,” total nine pages, with two dated 1918 and the third undated. Pre-deployment, he describes camp life: “This is such a big place and so unlike any thing we have yet seen. But no one likes it for it is very barren and there is absolutely no scenery. They bring the New York papers & that is all that keeps us in touch with the world…There is nothing to the expression we hear about secret movements of troops. Such a thing is impossible in the U.S….About all of the 5th Div. that is not across seas is here in camp…There seem to be no military secrets here at this camp but I imagine should we go abroad that our movements would be secret and under cover of darkness.” In another predeployment letter, he discusses generally family matters but notes the enthusiasm of his fellow young soldiers: “Everyone is so enthusiastic & patriotic and wants us to go across. It is surely great spirit and helps us a lot.” In the third letter, he announces his departure for front: “A very hurried note to say I am going…Will write all I can and am going with good courage and hope to see a whole lot. Don’t worry but rather remember I can take care of myself and have lots of good friends.” The later typescripts of his letters home from France offer extraordinary insight into the perspective of an American soldier from the front lines, and the original Fifth Division ‘Diamond’ newspaper, published in Luxembourg on April 29, 1929, chronicles the division’s action during the Argonne-Meuse Offensive. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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199. George Dewey. Vin-

tage matte-finish 6.75 x 9.25 half-length portrait of Dewey in his military uniform by the Harris & Ewing Studio, affixed to the original studio mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “George Dewey,” and in pencil by the photographer. Framed to an overall size of 12.25 x 15.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Oversized vintagesigned photograph of the Iwo Jima flag raising

201. Chester Nimitz. Historic matte-finish 7 x 6

photo of Chester Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “To Donald Mika—Best wishes—C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN.” The desk in the picture bears a facsimile signature inherent to the original photograph. In fine condition, with a small, light dent to the center. Starting Bid $200

200. Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal. Iconic

vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 photo of the flag raising atop Mt. Suribachi during Battle of Iwo Jima, affixed to its original mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “To G. Lynn Sumner, with best wishes, from Joe Rosenthal, A.P.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 20.5. In visually very good to fine condition, with some light wrinkling to the top of the image, and extensive damage to the mount which has been matted out to show only the signature and inscription beneath the image (a light stain touches the inscription, and there is still evidence of cracking to the mount under Rosenthal’s signature). This classic photograph is much larger than usually seen, and boasts an appealing signature from the same time period—a rare piece of World War II history. Starting Bid $200

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202. Report on de Grasse’s French Fleet. Manuscript

report in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 9.5, about the French fleet’s voyage under Francois Joseph Paul de Grasse after the surrender of Cornwallis in 1782. It describes the fighting of Comte de Grasse with the fleet of Admiral Hood in the Caribbean, and describes the offensive at Saint Kitts, the siege of Brimstone Hill, and the British surrender of the island. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

The sporting Patton: “We had a fine hunt” 203. George S. Patton. ALS signed “George

S. Patton, Jr.,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, Mounted Service School letterhead, October 13, 1914. Letter home to his mother, in part: “For the last two days it has been very cold almost winter. Yesterday we had a drag-hunt and there was one bad ditch in it so before starting I warned people that I would show them the ditch. I did I fell into it and both Wing and I hit on our heads but it did not hurt us a bit and we had a fine hunt. I just sent for three new fox hounds for the pack we simply had to have them and they did not cost very much. I took a rest Sunday by going on a coyote hunt with Dr. Hewett I rode over fifty miles in eleven hours and did not see a coyote but a bunch of young mules tried to kill the hounds and we had a lot of trouble keeping them off. Mrs. Ayer had been very sick so B[eatrice] has not come yet I expect her about Sunday.” Includes the original mailing envelope addressed in Patton’s hand to “Mrs. Geo. S. Patton, San Gabriel, California.” Also includes two trophies: a silver pitcher awarded for polo, engraved, “President’s Cup, Philadelphia Country Club, June 1923. Won by War Department,” with other officers’ names below; and a silver cup awarded to his wife, engraved, “Hawaii’s Sixth Terr. Fair, 1927, Best Saddle Horse Ladies, won by Bull Run, ridden by Beatrice Ayer Patton.” In overall fine condition, with some tarnishing to trophies. Patton was an avid polo player and had captained the highly successful 1922 Army squad before heading off for Kansas the following year, where he underwent further training, including the Field Officer’s Course at Fort Riley and then the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, graduating 25th in his class in 1924. His success on the polo grounds won him the admiration of his former teammates—so much so that they apparently presented their 1923 trophy to him as a memento. Patton’s wife, Beatrice, shared his affinity for equestrian sports and won the second trophy during his posting in Hawaii from 1925 to 1927. Starting Bid $300

204. George S. Patton. Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 9.5 x 4, addressed in Patton’s hand to “Mrs. G. S. Patton, Jr., South Hamilton, Mass.,” and marked “3d Army” in the return address area. Postmarked July 23, 194[?]. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the right edge. Encapsulated in a PSA/ DNA authentication and grading holder, evaluating the autograph as “NM-MT 8.” Starting Bid $200

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The French emperor authorizes a ship to sail and trade with England

207. Napoleon. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Np,”

one page both sides, 8.25 x 12, February 13, 1819. On Marshal Bertrand’s February 10th report on repairs to the roof of the Maricana ice factory, Napoleon pens an endorsement (translated): “Approved to cover unforeseen expenses.” In fine condition. Accompanied by four other manuscript documents concerning the condition and necessary repairs at the ice factory. A few days later, on the 26th of February, Napoleon was to leave Elba and set out on his march to Paris, thus opening the Hundred Days’ rule. Starting Bid $200

205.

Napoleon. Partly-printed DS, in French, signed “Np,” one page, 13.75 x 19.25, January 11, 1813. Impressive document authorizing the ship Le Felix to sail and trade with England, signed at the conclusion by Napoleon and countersigned by four other officials, including Minister of the Interior Jean-Baptiste de Nompere de Champagny, Duc de Cadore. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, a short tear to the top edge, and splitting along the intersecting folds. Starting Bid $300

206. Napoleon. Man-

uscript DS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7.75 x 10.75, January 9, 1811. Untranslated military document submitted to Napoleon by Minister of War Henri Jacques Guillaume Clarke, 1st Duke of Feltre, boldly endorsed in the left margin by Napoleon. Also signed at the conclusion by Clarke, “Duc de Feltre.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 52 |

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Remember the Maine! 208.

USS Maine.

Brilliant limited edition bronze tablet made from metal salvaged from the U.S.S. Maine, a 2nd-class battleship of the US Navy that mysteriously exploded in Havana Harbor during the Cuban revolt against Spain, an event that cost the lives of 261 of the 355 crewmen on board. This handsome and heavy bronze tablet, 17.75 x 12.75, approximately 10.75 pounds, accomplished in the style of romantic naturalism by known sculptor Charles Keck in 1913, depicts a cloth-capped female figure in Grecian robes gazing upon an American shield with Bald Eagle atop the Great Seal and encircled with words “Patriotism” and “Devotion.” The figure’s right arm is raised in benediction over the sinking vessel, with raised text to upper and lower portions reading: “In Memoriam, USS Maine, Destroyed in Havana Harbor, February 15th, 1898, This Tablet Is Cast from Metal Recovered from the U.S.S. Maine.” Lower right corner bears a copyright engraving: “C. Keck Sc., 1913, Cast by Jno. Williams, Inc., N.Y.” Reverse of tablet features two hoops for hanging and is additionally engraved in upper left corner: “Tablet No. 91, Charles Keck, Sculptor, Cast by Jno. Williams, Inc., Bronze Foundry, New York, 1913.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

209. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Starting Bid $200

210. Enola Gay Starting Bid $200

213. William Hamilton Starting Bid $200

215. Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal Starting Bid $200

220. Ottavio Piccolomini

Starting Bid $200

211. Enola Gay and Bockscar Starting Bid $200

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

214. Paul von Hindenburg Starting Bid $200

216. Benjamin Lincoln

217. Benjamin Lincoln

219. George S. Patton

222. William Tryon

223. Tuskegee Airmen: Charles McGee

224. Ernst Udet

Starting Bid $200

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science and technology 227. Degem Systems Communications Training Hardware. Col-

225. Agiflite Handheld Aerial Camera with Zeiss T* Lenses. Agiflite handheld aerial camera for use by the US

Navy, comprising a Mk. 2 D body with trigger-style shutter release, two 70mm film magazines, a Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 350mm f1:5.6 lens, a Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* f1:2.8 lens, and an Agiflite Man/Auto Data Interface. All pieces bear Agiflite and US Navy parts tags, and a hard Agiflite carrying case. In fine condition. An impressive and appealing military camera, boasting high-end Zeiss lenses. Starting Bid $200

lection of Degem Systems hardware that forms a large radio communications training system, as would be used by a university or industry. There are many modules of different types, which can be arranged in different ways depending upon the desired training, such as AM or FM radio, digital communications, phase locked loops, and more. Includes associated documentation including module schematics, training procedures, and other associated paperwork. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

226. Apple ‘Think Different’ Poster Set. Complete

‘Educator Set’ of promotional posters issued for Apple’s iconic ‘Think Different’ campaign from 2000, containing all ten 11 x 17 posters, with subjects including: Cesar Chavez, Miles Davis, Amelia Earhart, Albert Einstein Mohandas Gandhi, Jane Goodall, Jim Henson and Kermit, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Pablo Picasso, and James Watson. In very good to fine condition, with each poster individually laminated. Apple provided these posters to teachers in an effort to stimulate discussions in classrooms, bring attention to great lives and achievements, and inspire students to fulfill their potential. Starting Bid $200

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228. Marie Curie. Polish-born French physicist (1867–1934),

she and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium; for this work they received the 1903 Nobel Prize for Physics. Curie was also the sole winner of the 1911 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. ALS in French, signed “M. Curie,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, Faculte des Sciences de Paris letterhead, July 26, 1919. Letter about her request, with Emile Roux, to enlarge the Institut du Radium, where she was active with her scientific work. The institute was then beginning to research the use of radiation as a cancer treatment. In fine condition, with some light edge creasing. Starting Bid $500

229. Computer Core Memory Boards Group of (12). Collection of 12

pieces of vintage computer hardware, including: three Hughes Aircraft core memory modules, marked “1570032100”; a core memory module on a metal box; a Tektronix data cartridge marked “Karman-Vortex Street Programs”; a piece of Rockwell International Bubble Memory with test data card; a memory control card; a HewlettPackard 5060-8331 board; a board marked “26742 140 200 06”; a Plessey Peripheral Systems board marked “P/N 700945-100A3879, PM 1116B”; a Micro Memory, Inc. board marked “MM-8080B”; and a Digital board marked “H215” on the edge. Starting Bid $300

Requesting a sketch of a barnacle fossil 230. Charles Darwin. ALS signed “C. Darwin,” four

pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, “Thursday 8th” [August 8, 1850]. Letter to Nathaniel Thomas Wetherell, underscoring Darwin’s belief in the scientific significance of the study of Cirripedia (barnacles). In full: “I fear that you will think me a sad trespasser on your kindness & forbearance, when I tell you that I have not actually completed my description of Loricula; but I shall do it directly & write now to obtain your permission to take (myself) your specimen to Mr. James De C. Sowerby to [be] drawn for publication by the Palæontographical Society.—I have received Mr. [John Wickham] Flower’s specimens, & some from Denmark but none are related to the Loricula, which is as perplexing as ever to me.—Immediately that Mr. Sowerby has with your permission figured the Loricula (& I shall take it up in a fortnight) it shall be returned to you.—Is there any safe place where I could leave it in London for you, or shall I return it by a messenger?—I believe I did once before ask you, whether you have any other fossil Cirripedia.—To save you the trouble of answering, I will assume, without I hear to the contrary that Mr. Sowerby may figure it.” He adds a postscript: “I assure you that it has not been idleness which has delayed me, but numbers of specimens of other fossil Cirri[pe]des.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing, soiling, and professional repairs to small areas of paper loss. During the period of 1846 to 1854 Darwin spent time studying barnacles (Cirripedia), publishing a monograph entitled Living Cirripedia in 1851. We are able to date this letter precisely because August 1850 was the only month with a “Thursday 8th” in the period between the Palaeontographical Society’s decision to publish Fossil Cirripedia and the publication of the first volume of this work in 1851, in which Loricula pulchella is described (Fossil Cirripedia (1851): 81-6). James de Carle Sowerby drew all the figures of the specimens in the first volume of Fossil Cirripedia. At the time of writing, Darwin does not seem to have known that George Brettingham Sowerby, Jr., had described and figured this particular specimen in 1843. However, since that time Wetherell had cleared away more material from the specimen, revealing features not seen by G. B. Sowerby, Jr., and a new drawing was made for Darwin’s description (Fossil Cirripedia (1851): 81). Published by the Darwin Correspondence Project, University of Cambridge, as letter no. DCPLETT-1267. Starting Bid $2500 www.RRAuction.com | 55

Boldly penned letter to a fellow globetrotting naturalist 231. Charles Darwin. ALS signed “Charles Darwin,” one page, 5 x 8, personal Down House letterhead, June 11, [no year]. Letter to Henry Nottidge Moseley, a British naturalist who sailed on the global scientific expedition of HMS Challenger, in full: “I am very much obliged for your kind invitation, which I am extremely sorry to say that the state of my health renders it impossible for me to accept.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Darwin suffered intermittently from bouts of illness—the cause of which was never diagnosed—for over forty years, although his general health improved in his final decade. These forced periods of seclusion at Down House, however, may have aided him in his work: in his 1876 autobiography he noted that ‘even ill-health, though it has annihilated several years of my life, has saved me from the distractions of society and amusement.’ An interesting, boldly penned piece of correspondence from one great naturalist to another, enhanced by the presence of Darwin’s large and bold full signature—he often shortened his first name to just an initial when closing letters. Starting Bid $1000

232. Louis de Broglie.

French physicist (1892– 1987) known for his theory that matter has the properties of both particles and waves, who was awarded the 1929 Nobel Prize in Physics. Uncommon matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of de Broglie dressed in the green habit of the Academie francaise, signed in fountain pen, “10 Novembre 1947, Louis de Broglie.” Also signed in pencil by the photography studio, Otto & Pirou, with the studio’s stamp on the reverse. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 56 |

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233. Diver Handheld Sonar. Detect-

ing-ranging portable sonar set made by Futuronics Corp. for use by Navy scuba divers, measuring approximately 12˝ in diameter and 11˝ tall, with knobs on top for “Freq. Control,” “Gain,” and “Range Listen.” Affixed inside is the partial Futuronics label, identifying it as “AN/ PQS-1D, DetectingRanging Set, Sonar… Serial A00025.” In very good to fine condition, with toned adhesive over the inner labels. Starting Bid $200

234. Early Computer Board Collection. Collection of 23 early com-

puter boards and devices, with manufacturers and types including: Motorola (M68HC11EVB Evaluation Board); Intel (MCS-80 System Design Kit); IBM; Digital Equipment Corporation; National Semiconductor; Texas Instruments; RCA; and more. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

235. Early Computer Boards Group of (44). Collec-

tion of 44 early computer boards with various vintage surfacemounted components, with manufacturers including: Autonetics, Beckman, CDC, ESI, Fabri-Tek, Redcor, Telemetrics, and more, with many unmarked. In various shapes and sizes, each board is like a colorful piece of vintage computing artwork. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

236. Thomas Edison. Sharp original vintage circa 1913 matte-finish 8.5 x 6.5 photograph of Thomas Edison seated at his desk with a “Mr. Wilson,” as captioned on the reverse in an unknown hand. The image bears a “Thos. A. Edison” copyright notice inherent to the lower right corner. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and silvering. Encapsulated by PSA and certified as an authentic “Type I” photograph. Starting Bid $200

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Einstein writes to Reichenbach on the topic of “Geometrization” 237. Albert Einstein. ALS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 3.5 x 5.5, postcard letterhead, April 1926. Letter to Hans Reichenbach in Stuttgart, Germany, concerning Reichenbach’s recent work on geometrization of the magnetic field as well as his criticism of Hermann Weyl’s similar theory. In full (translated): “You are absolutely right. It would be incorrect to assume that ‘Geometrization’ is something fundamental. It is nothing more than a donkey’s bridge for discovering numerical laws. Considering this a theory for ‘geometric’ representation would be just an inconsequential matter of personal preference. Fundamentally new is that Weyl, by subjecting the transformation formula in addition to invariance to a new requirement, namely the (‘calibration invariant’). However, this advantage is neutralized because switching to equations of the fourth order will be necessary, which in turn means a substantial increase of the arbitrary factor…If there is anything I can do for you, do let me know.” In fine condition, with two file holes affecting none of the text. At the time of this letter, Reichenbach and Einstein were communicating about the former’s construction of a theory establishing a connection between electricity and geometry, which he hoped would prove as effective as that of general relativity connecting gravitation and geometry. Reichenbach concluded, however, that his theory was less successful than that of general relativity, and he informed Einstein in a prior letter that based on his experiments, evidence proved that geometrization of a physical field cannot be considered a significant advancement. In this letter, Einstein appears to agree with Reichenbach, while at the same time criticizing Hermann Weyl’s own theory on geometrization of the electromagnetic field. Starting Bid $1000

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On establishing an “Institute of International Studies in Rome” 238. Albert Einstein. TLS

signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blindstamped Princeton letterhead, July 28, 1951. Two letters to Dr. Alessandro Cortese in New York City, the first, in part: “I shall be glad to have your visit. If convenient I suggest Wednesday afternoon, August 1rst, about 4.30 at my house 112 Mercer Str.” The second, in full: “I am grateful for the informations you gave me on your visit last week. The realization of your plan to establish an Institute of International Studies in Rome seems to me desirable; because such an Institute could vitalize that supra-national point of view which is so important for the solution of the international problems and could reach those persons who are most influential in this respect.” In very good condition, with light toning, creasing, intersecting folds, and a couple of short edge tears. Starting Bid $1000

Unique hand-inked portrait of the professorial Albert Einstein 239. Albert Einstein. Fantastic hand-painted silhouette portrait of Albert Einstein’s distinctive profile, accomplished in ink on an off-white 6.75 x 10 sheet, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by the subject, “Albert Einstein, 1942.” Also signed by the artist, “Jos. Frost/41.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges, and light creasing along the left edge. Starting Bid $500

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240. Albert Einstein. TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.25 x 10.25, blind-stamped personal letterhead, June 23, 1939. Letter to Edward Barsky of the Medial Aid Committee of the Spanish Refugee Relief Campaign. In full (translated): “I would like to have my name included on the sponsorship list of your Committee. With the highest esteem.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, staple holes to the upper left corner, and a trivial tear to the blank area on the left side. Archivally cloth-matted to an overall size of 15 x 17.5. Himself a refugee and a humanitarian, Einstein lent vigorous support to the anti-Franco forces in the Spanish Civil War. Starting Bid $300

241. Albert Einstein. Sought-after fountain pen signature, “Albert

Einstein,” on the reverse of an off-white 3.5 x 2 business card for Vic Kostuk’s Polish-American music orchestra. In very good to fine condition, with a central vertical crease that passes through Einstein’s last name. The signature was found inside of a hardcover copy of The East Side by Zoe Anderson Norris, signed on the first free end page by Norris, which is included. Starting Bid $300

242. Richard Gatling. American inventor (1818–1903) best known for his

invention of the Gatling gun, considered to be the first successful machine gun; his other inventions include a screw propeller and a wheat drill, a hemp break machine, a steam plow, a marine steam ram, and a motor-driven plow. ALS signed “R. J. Gatling,” one page, 7.75 x 5.75, November 6, 1898. Letter to Lynds. E. Jones, in full: “Absence from home has prevented an earlier reply to your favor of Oct. 14th. The enclosed sketch I return to you. It is quite correct and requires no change.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and a strip of tape to top edge of reverse. Starting Bid $200

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243. Asa Gray.

Important American botanist (1810–1888) whose extensive studies of North American flora did more than the work of any other botanist to unify the taxonomic knowledge of plants of this region. His most widely used book, Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States, from New England to Wisconsin and South to Ohio and Pennsylvania Inclusive, commonly called Gray’s Manual, has remained a standard work in this subject. Scarce 2.5 x 4 signed carte-de-visite portrait of Asa Gray in a handsome three-quarter-length pose, signed in the lower border in crisp black ink. In fine condition, with trimmed edges, and some surface loss and notations on the reverse. Consignor notes that this photo derives from the collection of German botanist Eduard August von Regel, the director of the Russian Imperial Botanical Garden in St. Petersburg. Starting Bid $200

244. Joseph Dalton Hooker.

Important British botanist and explorer (1817–1911) who was Charles Darwin’s closest friend; he served as director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, for 20 years. Rare 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Joseph Dalton Hooker in a full-length pose, signed in the lower border in black ink, “J. D. Hooker, 1862.” Published by the Maull & Polyblank photography studio of London. In fine condition, with collector’s notations on reverse. Consignor notes that this photo derives from the collection of German botanist Eduard August von Regel, the director of the Russian Imperial Botanical Garden in St. Petersburg. Starting Bid $200

245. Hydrolab Environmental Data System Sensor. Hydrolab

Environmental Data Systems 8100 Series water quality data transmitter, measuring 31˝ long and 3.75˝ in diameter, comprising a clear plastic tube containing an electronic sensing package. In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

246. Interpretation System Field Plotter Analog Computer. An F-9 field plotter by Interpretation Systems

Incorporated, 24 x 14 x 4, with on/off switch, probe input, a block of nine dial knobs, a balance gauge, dial knobs for calibration and contour selection, and large window with cork backing. Upper and lower portions feature pairs of latches, with the lower set opening back panel to reveal interior wiring. Includes the original Interpretation Systems Incorporated shipping box. In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

247. Rene Laennec. French

physician (1781– 1826) who invented the stethoscope in 1816 and pioneered its use for diagnosing chest problems. Partly-printed DS, one page, 15.75 x 10, August 26, 1807. Certificate accepting “Mr. Monet (francois)” as a member of the “Société Anatomique,” signed at the conclusion in ink by Laennec as the society’s president, and countersigned by three other society officials. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and some light toning in the borders. Starting Bid $200

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248. Antoine Lavoisier. Extreme-

ly influential French chemist (1743–1794) noted for his discovery of the role oxygen plays in combustion; he was executed by guillotine during the French Revolution due to his involvement with the deeply unpopular Ferme Générale. LS in French, signed “Lavoisier,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, September 7, 1780. Letter as a member of the Ferme Générale tax farming company, in part (translated): “Mr. Armet, sir, to whom you gave me the honor of writing to me, is registered for the post he applies for. There were a large number of candidates to place, who applied earlier than him, when he introduced himself. And since that date there were very few vacant positions. Because the company intends on passing a few reforms, the circumstances have become less favorable than ever for your protégé. Despite these obstacles I will not lose sight of him, but I fear that he will be obliged to wait for much longer.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

249. Samuel F. B. Morse. ALS signed

“Sam’l F. B. Morse,” one page, 5.25 x 8, September 12, 1862. Letter written to “Cha’s H. Morse,” in part: “I am in receipt of your letter from the Quartermaster General’s Office of the 10th instant. I have been endeavouring to recall to my mind if any person of the name you mention has ever been in my employment, and I do not remember any one of that name; hence I am wholly at a loss to trace out his friends. It may be he can state in what capacity he worked for me; in what year; and in what place; and who were fellow laborers with him. By having answers to these questions, I might be able to find his friends, and the relief he requires.” In fine condition, with some light discoloration. Accompanied by an original leaflet from the memorial services honoring the life of Morse, held at the House of Representatives on April 16, 1872. Starting Bid $200 62 |

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Choice portrait of the telegraph inventor 250. Samuel F. B. Morse. American

artist and inventor (1791–1872) whose development of the telegraph revolutionized worldwide communication. Fantastic 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Morse with a long white beard by Bogardus of New York, signed on the mount in black ink, “Sam’l F. B. Morse, April 27, 1870.” In fine condition, with a very subtle hint of light silvering to darker areas of the image. Interestingly, Morse signed this portrait on his 79th birthday—he would live for almost two more years. Starting Bid $200

251. Group of (3) Pastoriza Personal Analog Computers from the 1960s. Group

of three circa 1960s personal analog computers in brown carrying cases, manufactured by Pastoriza Electronics in Boston, with each case containing a “Control Unit” plus other modules, marked “Integrate” (5), “Multiply” (5), and “Add” (1). In overall very good condition, with adhesive residue inside the cases. Accompanied by four unrelated vintage computer boards and a catalog for The Computer Museum Store. The Pastoriza Personal Analog computer was originally designed in 1962–63 to be used by students at the Case Institute of Technology. The modular units allowed students to configure the computer to their own preference. Pastoriza Research was bought out by Analog Devices, Inc. in 1969. Starting Bid $200

Pasteur’s early investigations into the silkworm epidemic 252. Louis Pasteur. Handwritten manuscript in French by Louis Pasteur, unsigned, one page, 7 x 9, May 24, 1858. Notes on the work of Monsieur Rets entitled ‘Present state of studies of silkworms in the Vivrais,’ in part (translated): “This is what I notice in this note: The few Italian species which, up to now, had resisted the illness and last year had given good results, have now contracted it. They had been left from the early stages by the breeders…Designation of the species give the best guarantees…nonetheless there is no sign of any other disease than that of the little ones…The worms submitted to sulfur and carbon treatment are well up to the present. The worms are vigorous, healthier, steadier.” In fine condition. Beginning in 1855, a widespread epidemic among silkworms nearly brought the French silk industry to ruin, as healthy eggs had to be obtained from sources further and further east. The present manuscript pre-dates Pasteur’s concentrated efforts to battle the disease, which began in earnest as the crisis reached its peak in 1865. Pasteur, then serving as the professor of geology, physics, and chemistry at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, was asked by the Department of Agriculture to head a commission to investigate the devastating disease infecting the worms. Within five years, he had determined that temperature, humidity, ventilation, quality of the food, sanitation and adequate separation of the broods of newly hatched worms all played a role in susceptibility to the disease, and was able to create new methods breeding that would preserve healthy eggs and prevent contamination. An important topic in Pasteur’s career, his research with the silkworms helped shape his future concepts on the influence of environment on contagion, leading to his most significant contributions in the study of causes and prevention of disease. Starting Bid $200

Schrodinger reviews “a theory of the evolution of ethics” 253. Erwin Schrodinger. Nobel Prize-winning Austrian theoretical physicist (1887–1961) who achieved fame for his contributions to quantum mechanics, known especially for formulating the wave equation as well as the popular ‘Schrodinger’s cat’ paradox. ANS in pencil, signed “Erwin,” one page, 5.25 x 3.5, no date. A statement on Arthur Keith’s ‘A New Theory of Human Evolution,’ published in London in 1948, in full: “It really is a theory of the evolution of ethics. It is quite sufficient to read two or three of the essays. They all say virtually the same.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Incredible handwritten quote from Nikola Tesla 254. Nikola Tesla. Rare and highly desirable AQS in pencil

on the reverse of a 3 x 1.5 calling card belonging to Charles A. Bragg. The quote, in full: “Throughout Nature the forces are in a perfect balance and a mere thought can control the motion of the Universe. Nikola Tesla.” In fine condition, with some staining and adhesive residue on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

255. EAI MiniAC Analog Computer with Repetitive Operation Display Unit and Variplotter. CEAI MiniAC analog

computer with EAI Repetitive Operation Display Unit (RPI 0314) and EAI Variplotter 1110 plotter unit: the MiniAC measures 32.5 x 22 x 13, the Repetitive Operation Display Unit with bright orange oscilloscope face (model 34.035) measures 11.5 x 7.75 x 20.75, and the Variplotter measures 19 x 21 x 8.5. The MiniAC was introduced by Electronic Associates, Inc. as a small tabletop transistorized analog computer, designed for students and researchers to run small models and simulations. The front has a colorful patchboard interface with numerous knobs, switches, and buttons. Untested and in overall very good to fine cosmetic condition, with scuffing to the surface of the plotter and a broken strap to the oscilloscope machine. Starting Bid $200

256. Simulator 240 Analog Computer with Patchboard. 240 Simulator analog computer made by Simulators, Inc. of Northbrook, Illinois. The main 240 Simulator unit measures 20 x 26 x 22, and features colorful patch panels, knobs, and buttons on the front, as well as an integrated voltmeter. Includes an external patch panel, measuring 16 x 15.75 x 5.5, with colorful ports on the front and two trunk cables to the back, which connect to the back of the main unit. Untested and in very good to fine cosmetic condition, with the bar reading “240 Simulator” loose but present. Starting Bid $200

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Robust missile tracking camera by Wild Heerbrugg 257. Wild BC-4 Ballistic Camera System. Impres-

sive Wild Heerbrugg BC-4 ballistic camera system, designed for optical tracking of satellites and missiles with photogrammetric geodetic positioning. The system comprises many components and accessories in their original aluminum cases. Includes the camera body with lens, shutter, yoke mount, circular base, measuring frame, stride level, film holders, plate adapters. Also includes an accessory kit in a wooden case. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $500

Ultra-precise Wild Heerbrugg T4 astronomical theodolite

258. Wild T4 First Order Theodolite. Remarkable Wild Heerbrugg T4 astronomical theodolite, renowned as one of the

largest and most precise instruments ever made for geodetic astronomy and angular measurements in first order networks. The stand is marked, “Wild, Heerbrugg, Switzerland, T4-56098,” and the unit bears North American Aviation and Navigation Systems Calibration Lab property tags. Complete with two original carrying crates (one for the theodolite and one for its stand), both bearing Wild tags with matching serial numbers (56098). In very good to fine condition. The Wild T4 is used for geodetic triangulation, astronomical observations, and geographical position determinations. Its broken telescope (with 65x magnification) allows comfortable sighting to the zenith. Circle readings are made with an optical micrometer and by coincidence setting of diametrically opposite graduations. The horizontal circle is read directly to 0.1” and the vertical circle is 0.2”. A marvelous example of this rare precision instrument. Starting Bid $500

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259. Aircraft Flight Controller Data Recorder Starting Bid $200

262. Bafco Frequency Response Analyzer from Rockwell Downey and Plasma Power Supply Panel Starting Bid $200

260. Analog Computer Artifact Collection Starting Bid $200

261. Autocad Software for Drafting Set of Manuals Starting Bid $200

264. Vint Cerf Starting Bid $200

265. Computer Test Display Control Panel Starting Bid $200

266. Robert Dennard Starting Bid $200

267. Digital Tape Flight Recorder With Spare Tape Starting Bid $200

268. DLA Test Panels Lot of (2) Starting Bid $200

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

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

271. Electromechanical Computer Module Starting Bid $200

272. Viktor Frankl Starting Bid $200

273. Gyroscope Collection Starting Bid $200

274. Otto Hahn Starting Bid $200

263. BQM-34 Drone Radio Receiver-Transmitter Tracking Beacon and Autonetic Verdan Disc Memory Starting Bid $200

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275. Peter Higgs Starting Bid $200

276. High Precision Optical Refractometer Starting Bid $200

277. William Jackson Hooker Starting Bid $200

278. Hydrogen Air Fuel Cell Demonstrator Starting Bid $200

279. Hydrogen/Oxygen Fuel Cell Demonstrator Starting Bid $200

280. Internet Pioneers Starting Bid $200

281. Kodak High Speed Camera Starting Bid $200

282. Max von Laue Starting Bid $200

283. I. M. Levitt Starting Bid $200

284. Guglielmo Marconi Starting Bid $200

285. Non-Dispersive Infrared Carbon Monoxide Sensor Starting Bid $200

286. Pair of BP Cavituri Valves with Gold Plating Starting Bid $200

287. Penta-Reflector for Alignment of Minuteman Rocket Starting Bid $200

288. Philbrick Researches Universal Multiplier-Dividers and Operational Amplifiers Starting Bid $200

289. Physicists: Edward Teller and Karl T. Compton Starting Bid $200

290. Carl Sagan Starting Bid $200

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291. Jonas Salk Starting Bid $200

292. Jonas Salk Starting Bid $200

293. Antonio Scarpa Starting Bid $200

295. Harlow Shapley Starting Bid $200

296. William Shockley Starting Bid $200

297. Simtronix Environmental Monitoring System Sensor Starting Bid $200

299. Edward Teller Starting Bid $200

300. Collection of Test Equipment Starting Bid $200

303. James Van Allen Starting Bid $200

304. Wallace & Tiernan High Precision Pressure Gauges Lot of (2) Starting Bid $200

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301. Clyde W. Tombaugh Starting Bid $200

305. Wilcom Model T303B Telephone Signaling Sender Starting Bid $200

294. Emilio Segre Starting Bid $200

298. Antique Slide Projector Starting Bid $200

302. Torpedo Gyro/Recorder Assembly and Miniature Military Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder Starting Bid $200

306. Steve Wozniak Starting Bid $200

aviation

310. Great Moments in Aviation History. Three-

307. Balloon Mail. ALS in French, signed “Ch. Pierret,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, the address panel printed with “Par Ballon Monté,” 4 x 5.25, October 21, 1870. Untranslated letter to “Madame Pierret, Lascelle par Aurillac, (Cantal),” sent via balloon mail during the Franco-Prussian War. Postmarked at Paris on October 24, 1870, at Aurillac on November 1st, and at Lascelle on November 2nd. In fine condition. Used as an early airmail service, balloons were the only means of communication from within the besieged city of Paris to the rest of France. About sixty-five of these trips were made, nearly all arriving at their intended destination. The phrase “ballon monté” on the address panel indicates that it was to be carried by a manned balloon, versus an unmanned one. Starting Bid $200 308. Amelia Earhart.

Vintage fountain pen signature of the legendary aviatrix, “Amelia M. Earhart,” on an off-white 5 x 3 album page. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

plate limited edition color lithograph set entitled ‘Great Moments in Aviation History, numbered 1139/1200, with the two end plates measuring 7.5 x 26.75, and the larger central plate measuring 19.5 x 26.75. The end plates are signed in pencil below their respective images by the following aviators: Waclaw Makowski, James H. Doolittle, Jose Larios, Eino I. Juutilainen, Robert H. M. Gibbes, Leon W. Johnson, Geoffrey Leonard Chesire, David McCampbell, Adolf Galland, Chuck Yeager, Gerald Young, Brewster H. Shaw, Jr., Douglas Campbell, John Whiteley, Haywood Hansell, Jr., Bram van der Stok, Chesley G. Peterson, Marion E. Carl, James H. Howard, Matthew B. Ridgway, Roland De La Poype, Bryce Poe II, Wally Schirra, and Randy Cunningham. The third plate, which shows artistic depictions of the various aircraft and spacecraft made famous by the signers, is signed in pencil by the artist, Jay Ashurst. Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with light foxing to the first plate, and heavier foxing to the borders of the large center plate. Accompanied by the uncommon lithograph information booklet with certificate of authenticity noting that the suite was produced by the Air Command and Staff College Class of 1984. Starting Bid $200

Presentation edition of Lindbergh’s The Spirit of St. Louis 311. Charles Lindbergh.

309. Claude Grahame-White.

Signed book: The Aeroplane in War. First edition. London: T. Werner Laurie, 1912. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9, 244 pages. Signed on the frontispiece in ink, “Yours very truly, Claude GrahameWhite.” Also bears Grahame-White’s personal bookplate affixed to the front pastedown. In very good to fine condition, with irregular toning to the first free end page, cracking to the front inner hinge, and some staining to the back cover and light sunning to the spine. Starting Bid $200

Signed book: The Spirit of St. Louis. Limited presentation edition, number 819. NY: Charles Scribner ’s Sons, 1953. Clothbound hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 562 pages. Signed on the colophon in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition VG+/None. A most attractive example of this high point of aviation literature. Starting Bid $200

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“My most sincere wishes for the success of World’s Fair 1939”—Howard Hughes to the fair’s president 312. Howard Hughes. Spectacular vintage pearl-finish 8.75 x 6.25 photo of Hughes in the cockpit of his record-breaking monoplane at Newark Airport, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. Grover Whalen, with my most sincere wishes for the success of World’s Fair 1939, Howard Hughes.” Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 18.5 x 16. In fine condition. This superb photograph was captured shortly after Hughes’s record-setting transcontinental flight of January 19, 1937—the eccentric millionaire broke his own transcontinental speed record, flying from Los Angeles, California, to Newark, New Jersey, in 7 hours and 31 minutes, for an estimated average speed of 332 miles per hour. The recipient is also noteworthy—Whalen was a New York politician and public relations guru who served as the chief organizer of the 1939 New York World’s Fair. In order to promote the fair, he recruited Hughes to make a special around-the-world flight in a specially designed Lockheed 14N ‘Super Electra’ dubbed the ‘New York World’s Fair 1939.’ Hughes took off from Floyd Bennett Field on Long Island, New York, on July 10, 1938, setting a new around-the-world record of 3 days, 19 hours, and 8 minutes when he returned on July 14th. He hoped the flight would be a triumph of American aviation technology, illustrating that safe, long-distance air travel was possible—a mission he accomplished with enormous success. Starting Bid $200

Unusual 1928 airplane model contest check signed by two aviation pioneers 313. Orville Wright and Richard E. Byrd. Very rare

Airplane Model League of America (AMLA) contest check, 8.5 x 3.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Richard E. Byrd as honorary president, “R. E. Byrd,” and countersigned vertically in the left margin by “Orville Wright” as chairman of the contest committee, made payable to Milton Wollman for $50, July 3, 1928. The check is also signed by American Boy Magazine editor Griffith Ogden Ellis, with the check indicating that Wollman came in “Fourth Place” in the “Stout Indoor Class B Event.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an original transmittal letter from The American Boy magazine, addressed to Wollman and dated August 6, 1928, which notes: “Here’s your prize check, duly cancelled. You’ll probably want to keep it for some time!” The check is encapsulated in a PSA/ DNA authentication holder. The first national indoor AMLA contest conducted by American Boy Magazine was held in Detroit in June with boys from all parts of the country vying to win the William B. Stout Trophy. According to a 1929 Aero Digest article, AMLA was conceived and organized in September of 1927 by Griffith Ogden Ellis, then-editor of The American Boy magazine, with membership soaring to 200,000 in the first year. From a letter from Mitchell Charnley of The American Boy ‘s Editorial Department, dated May 29, 1929: ‘During the eighteen months since the League was organized by The American Boy, under National Aeronautic Association auspices, to further youthful interest in and knowledge of aviation, it has enrolled more than 300,000 members; it has distributed millions of plans for building scientific flying models; it has answered 400,000 letters from enthusiastic young model builders. It is conducting the national contests for the second time this year, and for the second time sending the winners to Europe, as well as offering more than 300 prizes in cash, medals, cups, trophies, scholarships and other awards. It has the cooperation and backing of Commander [Richard] Byrd, William B. Stout, Clarence Chamberlin, William P. MacCracken and other leading figures in 1929 aviation.’ Starting Bid $200

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Apollo Spacecraft manual signed by 26 of NASA’s finest, including seven moonwalkers 315.

Astronauts.

Outstanding official NASA manual entitled “Apollo Spacecraft News Reference,” prepared by the Space Division at North American Rockwell, 304 pages, 9 x 11, signed on adjacent opening pages in felt tip by an astounding 26 astronauts and mission controllers, including: “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI,” “John Young, Apollo’s 10, 16,” “Charlie Duke, Apollo XVI,” “Dave Scott, Apollo 15,” “Gene Cernan, Apollo X–XVII,” “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12,” “Michael Collins, Apollo XI CMP,” “James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR,” “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP,” “Wally Schirra, [Sigma 7] GT-6, Apollo 7,” “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7,” “Al Worden, Apollo 15,” “Richard Gordon, Apollo XII,” “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9,” “To Adam, Best wishes, Tom Stafford, Apollo X,” “Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CDR,” “Jim McDivitt, Apollo 9 CDR,” “Bruce McCandless II, Apollo 11 EVA Capcom,” “Joe Kerwin, Skylab 2 SPT,” “V. Brand, ASTP, STS-5, 41B, & 35,” “Jerry Carr, CDR, Skylab 4,” “Jack Lousma, Skylab 3, STS–3,” “Paul Weitz, STS-6, SL-I,” “To Adam—All good wishes, Ed Gibson, Skylab III,” and “Sy Liebergot, Apollo 13 EECOM.” The manual is housed in its original three-ring binder. In fine condition, with slight haloing to a few of the signatures. Starting Bid $500

318. Cosmonaut Pioneers. Uncom-

316. Valery Bykovsky. Vintage glossy 4 x 6.25 bust-length photo of Valery Bykovsky wearing his military uniform with an array of pins and medals, signed and inscribed in Cyrillic on the reverse in black ballpoint. In fine condition, with light speckled staining to signed side. Starting Bid $200

mon 5.5 x 4.25 block of six color stamps honoring significant events in the history of the Soviet Space Program, signed in various ink types by 13 cosmonaut pioneers, including: Yuri Gagarin, Vladimir Komarov, Alexei Leonov (2), Pavel Belyayev, Viktor Gorbatko, Valeri Kubasov, Yevgeny Khrunov, Georgy Shonin, Boris Yegorov, Anatoly Filipchenko, Valery Bykovsky, Boris Volynov, and Konstantin Feoktistov. Handsomely doublematted and framed with a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 15.25 x 16.25. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Spaceflori. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce Soviet communications helmet 317. Cosmonaut Communications Helmet. Cosmo-

naut communications helmet consisting of a leather radio headset designed to be worn under the hood of the Sokol spacesuit. The helmet features mesh hair netting, hard padded ear guards with internal headset, chin strap and metal clasping, left and right jaw microphone extensions, and a 21.5˝ long auxiliary cord with part numbers in Cyrillic and engraved “X 3.” In fine condition, with expected signs of use. An attractive and outwardly complete communications helmet from the Soviet space program. Starting Bid $200

319. Yuri Gagarin. Color vintage

4.25 x 5.75 postcard photo, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

History’s first AfricanAmerican astronaut

320. Manned Orbiting Laboratory Group 3. Choice

official glossy 10 x 8 US Air Force photo of the third group of astronauts for the Manned Orbiting Laboratory project, signed in black felt tip, “Bob Herres,” “Bob Lawrence, Jr.,” “Pete Peterson,” and “Jim Abrahamson.” Reverse bears an “Official U.S. Air Force Photo” stamp. In very good condition, with surface impressions and a paperclip impression to the left edge, and creasing which is essentially constrained to the perimeter. A remarkably rare photo elevated by the presence of Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr., the first African-American astronaut, who, at the age of 32, was killed in a training accident on December 8, 1967—this is the first photo signed by Lawrence that we have ever offered. Starting Bid $200

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321. Moonwalkers. Superb limited edition color 21.5

x 28 print of a painting by R. L. Rasmussen entitled ‘Navy to the Moon,’ numbered 126/250, showing a Saturn rocket soaring between the moon and Earth with two Apollo astronauts traversing the lunar surface below, signed in the lower border in pencil by four of the 14 naval aviators of the Apollo program: Neil Armstrong, James Lovell, Alan Shepard, and Gene Cernan. The artist also signs in the lower right corner. Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 29 x 36. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

The outer layer of the Soviet EVA suit 322. Orlan-D Space Suit Coverall with Sokol Boots. Coverall garment

for the Soviet Orlan-D space suit, with a Velcro-secured neck opening, elastic arm holes, and openings in the front for the suit’s valves and control panel. The back has a large open flap to accommodate the suit’s life support backpack, an integrated system which allowed temperature regulation, pressurization, air collection and purification, and housed the radio and electrical apparatus. The light gray nylon coverall has orange stripes down the sides, and pockets on the front of each thigh. Includes a pair of zippered leather ‘walking out’ high boots affiliated with the Sokol-KV2 suit: the right boot has a light gray suede lining, and the left boot has a smooth brown lining. In overall very good condition, with some scattered soiling to the coverall and boots, and creasing to the boots’ leather. The Orlan-D space suit was developed from 1969 to 1977, derived from the Krechet suit intended for use on the lunar surface, and used for extra-vehicular activities from the Soviet space stations Salyut-6 and Salyut-7 from 1977 to 1984. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

Early handwritten letter from the future Liberty Bell 7 pilot 323. Gus Grissom.

ALS signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, Project Mercury letterhead, May 4, 1960. Letter to Ken Browne, in full: “Please accept my apology for not answering your previous letter. Quite frankly I don’t answer all my mail. I find that it is more important that I spend what little spare time I have with my two boys and my wife. But both of your letters were so nice that they certainly deserved acknowledgment. Bernie or ‘Ears’ is an old friend of mine and I’m glad to see that he is benefiting from our friendship. I would very much like to have the next three installments of his article. Just as a side note, Betty, Scotty and I spent a very enjoyable winter in your area in 1950–51. I was an aviation cadet at Williams AFB and Betty and Scotty lived in Chandler. Even though they were austere times for us they were happy times and they have a favored place in our memories.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner, and a short fold split. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

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324. Cece Bibby. Limited

edition original painting of the Friendship 7, Aurora 7, and Sigma 7 mission emblems, accomplished in acrylic on a 17.25 x 13.25 artist’s canvas panel, numbered 6/15, signed in the lower right in silver ink by the artist, “Cece Bibby, 2002.” Handsomely matted and framed with an engraved plate and two satin-finish photos to an overall size of 25.25 x 32; one photo depicts Bibby next to John Glenn, signed and inscribed in silver ink, “To Roy Gutzke: My artwork went out of his world, Cece Bibby, Mercury artist,” and the other shows Bibby painting the Aurora 7 logo, signed in black felt tip, “Cece Bibby, Mercury artist.” In overall fine condition. In 1959, Bibby was hired by Chrysler Aerospace and soon began work as a contract artist for NASA, her workspace located just across the street from the astronaut office. Not a fan of the stencil designs on the Freedom 7 and Liberty Bell 7, John Glenn recruited Bibby in 1962 to design and paint by hand the emblem for his Friendship 7 spacecraft. In addition to Glenn, Bibby went on to create the designs for Scott Carpenter’s Aurora 7 and Wally Schirra’s Sigma 7 capsules, subsequently becoming the first and only woman to ascend the Mercury launch gantry and go inside the ‘white room’ that surrounded the vehicle. A wonderful Mercury-related display piece. Starting Bid $200

325. Gus Grissom. Two items: a TLS, signed “Virgil I.

To the wife of his fellow Mercury astronaut— “With appreciation for all your effort on expanding the legacy which Deke left us”

326. Alan Shepard.

Exceptional color glossy 13 x 18.75 photo of the moon looming over a stunning rocket launch and the faint images of Mercury astronauts Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton, signed and inscribed to Slayton’s wife in silver ink, “To Bobbie Slayton, with appreciation for all your effort on expanding the legacy which Deke left us—Alan Shepard, 5/30/96.” Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 20.25 x 26. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Grissom,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, August 1, 1961, addressed to Howard Sharpe, in full: “Thank you for your congratulations and thoughtfulness. The people of the United States, indeed the entire free world, are very happy and proud because of our successful space flight. Project Mercury is planning for more flights in the future. Let us hope that success follows success.” The second item is a vintage matte-finish 4 x 5 close-up photo of Grissom wearing his Mercury space suit, signed in blue ballpoint, “V. I. Grissom.” This photo was taken aboard the USS Randolph after Grissom was plucked from the Atlantic Ocean on July 21, 1961. He is receiving a congratulatory phone call from President John F. Kennedy. In overall very good to fine condition, with tape stains and toning to the letter, not affecting the signature; the signed photo is fine. Starting Bid $200

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Slayton on the Space Race rivalry—“The relatively greater success of our competitors are discouraging” 327. Deke Slayton. Early ALS signed “Donald K. Slayton,

Maj. USAF,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, Project Mercury letterhead, August 10, 1961. Letter to Mr. Browne, in part: “Thank you for your letter and continued interest in our program. Things have progressed nicely recently and we anticipate comparable success in the future. The relatively greater success of our competitors are discouraging but not unexpected and have little effect on our program since unfortunately they furnish us no information of technical value. If a decision has been made regarding the firing of another Redstone prior to orbital flight, I am not aware of it. I suspect something will be forthcoming on this in the not too distant future. Yes, we were happy to receive the certificate of achievement from Gov. Almond. I will be more proud of it after having achieved a flight, which I hope is not too far off.” In very good to fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner, and some light toning. Starting Bid $200

328.

Gemini 4.

Ballpoint signatures of the Gemini 4 crew, “Best wishes, Edward H. White II, Capt. USAF” and “James A. McDivitt,” on individual cards, matted with a photograph of the astronauts sideby-side to an overall size of 12.75 x 13.25; lifting the mat reveals an inscription by White (dated October 6, 1962) as well as a McDivitt signature on the White-signed card. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Highlighted by Armstrong, Glenn, and Conrad 329. Gemini and Mercury Astronauts. Exceptional

FDC with a cachet honoring John Glenn’s first orbital flight in 1962, signed in various inks by John Glenn, Charles Conrad, Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, Richard Gordon, and Neil Armstrong. In fine condition. A superb example representing a number of American aerospace ‘firsts’—the first orbital flight (Glenn), first to sleep in space (Cooper), and first to walk on the moon (Armstrong). Starting Bid $200

330. NASA Astronaut Group 3. Incredible off-white

2.5 x 3.75 diary page signed in ink or felt tip by 10 astronauts selected as part of NASA’s third group of astronauts, including: “Best wishes, Charlie Bassett,” “Rusty Schweickart,” “Bill Anders,” “Donn Eisele,” “Alan L. Bean,” “Walt Cunningham,” “Gene Cernan,” “Dave Scott,” “C. Williams,” and “Roger Chaffee.” The page is attractively doublematted and framed with an engraved plaque and four images of the astronauts during geology training in Iceland to an overall size of 16.75 x15. In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing. Consignor notes that the autographs were obtained by a 12-year-old girl in Iceland in July 1965, who came across the 10 astronauts as they were taking part in geology training. After signing, Bassett purportedly handed the diary to his fellow astronauts. On July 12, 1965, a group of 10 NASA astronauts arrived in Iceland to spend a week exploring the central barren highlands and volcanic geology of the island nation, home to basaltic rock that served as a close approximation to those found on the lunar surface. In addition to Iceland, NASA geology field training took place in Mexico, Alaska, and much of the American west, with these so-called planetary analog campaigns allowing astronauts to test equipment and procedures in extreme environments that would potentially model those in space. A tremendous early array of NASA Group 3 signatures, which features three future moonwalkers and the presence of three tragic astronauts in Bassett, Williams, and Chaffee. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 75

Sought-after early Lunar Module rotational hand controller made by Honeywell in 1965 331. Lunar Module Rotational Hand Controller.

Extremely desirable Lunar Module rotational hand controller in its gray housing, measuring an overall 6.5˝ x 10˝ x 4˝, with two 36˝ umbilical cables extending from the top of the unit. The housing retains its original Honeywell label, reading: “Control Assembly, Attitude, Unit No. 005E, Mfg Part No. FOG163A1, NAA/S & ID Control No. LSC 300-190-1, Contract No. 3-5[…], Mfg Serial No. 005E, Mfg Date 12-14-65.” Complete with its spring-loaded hand controller joystick with push-to-talk communications trigger switch. The controller mechanism remains tight and returns to neutral. In fine condition, with general wear and some splitting to the rubber dust boot cover. This hand controller would be used for controlling the Lunar Module’s attitude: the handle pivots at the palm for pitch up/down, through the center of the handle for yaw left/right, and inside the housing for roll left/right. These three-axis controls for pitch, roll, and yaw were vital for successfully maneuvering the spacecraft to and from the lunar surface, and for rendezvous and coking with the Command Module on the return home. A significant and easily recognizable piece of iconic Lunar Module hardware. Starting Bid $5000

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Iconic shot of Aldrin on the moon, signed by the full crew 333. Apollo 11. Official color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin at Tranquility Base during the Apollo 11 mission, his visor showing a small reflection of the photographer, Commander Neil Armstrong, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Collins—Sincere thanks for your friendship—Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Mike Collins.” Reverse of photo bears faded purple NASA caption text. Affixed along its top edge to a slightly larger cardstock board. In fine condition, with uniform overall toning. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

332. Bill Anders. Two items: a TLS signed “W. A. Anders,” one page, 8 x

10.5, NASA letterhead, June 10, 1969. Letter to Ken Browne, in full: “Thank you for your nice letter. If you will send the picture to the address listed below, I will be glad to sign and return it to you. Of course, in the large volume of mail that is being processed through our office, we have had instances of things getting lost. Hopefully this won’t happen to your photo”; and a glossy 4 x 5 photo of Anders in a formal pose, signed in black ballpoint, “W. A. Anders.” In overall very good to fine condition, with an edge tear to both items. Accompanied by an original NASA mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

Rare “First Manned Lunar Landing” insurance cover, signed by the complete Apollo 11 crew 334. Apollo 11. Scarce Apollo 11 ‘Type 2’ insurance Dow-

Unicover cover with a cachet honoring the three crew members and the first step on the moon, canceled at Kennedy Space Center on the July 16, 1969 launch date, signed in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Michael Collins.” In very fine condition. These famous insurance covers, produced immediately prior to space missions in order to provide financial security for astronauts’ families in case of disaster, have earned near-legendary status as the ultimate space-related philatelic item, with this elusive ‘Type 2’ variant considered rarer than the ‘Type 1’ examples. Starting Bid $500

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337. Apollo 11 Kapton Foil.

335. Apollo 11. Scarce oversized FDC, 9 x 6, with a color cachet and replica plaque honoring the Apollo 11 mission, postmarked July 20, 1969, the date of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and September 9, 1969, the issue date for the jumbosized commemorative “First Man on the Moon” stamp, which is affixed to upper right corner, signed in crisp black ink, “Neil Armstrong” and “Buzz Aldrin,” and in blue ballpoint, “M. Collins.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Flown Apollo 11 coldplate from the Columbia

Large 6.5 x 4.75 swatch of Kapton foil removed from the descent stage of the Lunar Module Eagle mere days before the historic launch of the Apollo 11 mission, with the swatch bearing an area of Kapton H-film tape, which was used to seal seams and attach foil to the lunar module. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Lee R. Brandt, the lead technician of Propulsion and Environmental controls for Grumman’s lunar module support team at the Kennedy Space Center, who notes: “At the end of June, 1969, during the Countdown Demonstration Test…I was asked to do an emergency squib valve replacement within LM-5’s descent stage. At the time, Apollo 11 was staged for launch on Launch Pad 39A, and we had to enter the SLA…where the Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ was secure within the Saturn V rocket. As with most repairs on the ‘LEM,’ as we referred to it, Kapton foil insulating blankets (as much as 25 layers) had to be removed and replaced in order to gain access to the affected areas. Realizing the historical significance of Kapton foil removed from Eagle only days before its launch, I saved the sheets I removed for posterity…For my contributions to the LM-5 repairs, I received NASA’s coveted Silver Snoopy award.” Also accompanied by a copy of a letter from future Apollo 12 moonwalker Alan Bean, conveying to Brandt the referenced ‘Silver Snoopy’ award. Starting Bid $200

336. Apollo 11. Limited

edition flown 1 x .5 piece of coldplate metal used to shield the Command Module Columbia as it carried the Apollo 11 crew to and from the moon. The fragment is encased in a 3.5 x 5 x 1.5 block of Lucite imprinted with the mission name and an identifying notation. In fine condition. Includes the original box with a signed certificate from Historic Space numbered ‘4.’ Accompanied by the original mailing box. The lowest numbered Apollo 11 coldplate that we have encountered. Starting Bid $200

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338. Neil Armstrong. Official color 9.5 x 7.5 NASA lithograph of Buzz Aldrin descending the ladder of the Lunar Module Eagle during the Apollo 11 mission, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Michael—Get well soon, Neil Armstrong.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 11.5. In fine condition, with three light bends and a thin scratch to the left background area, and a line of light surface loss across the top. An uncommon image signed by the first man to set foot on the moon. Starting Bid $200

The first man on the moon

339. Neil Armstrong. Hugely desirable official color semiglossy 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of a full moon, photographed from the Apollo 11 spacecraft during its trans-Earth journey homeward, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong. Reverse bears purple NASA caption text and “This Paper Manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. In fine condition. Enhanced by its crisp condition, bold signature, and red-number format, this is a simply ideal uninscribed Armstrong photo. Starting Bid $300 340. Neil Armstrong.

Limited edition 16.75 x 26.25 lithograph of Neil Armstrong in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 928/1000, signed in pencil by history’s first moonwalker. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Paul Calle, beneath his preprinted signature. Impressively triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 28 x 37.75. In very fine condition. This handsome, highly desirable item is the only individual print edition that Armstrong signed and remains among the most sought-after of all NASA-related lithographs. Starting Bid $300

341. Neil Armstrong.

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Uninscribed Armstrong white space suit lithographs are considered a pinnacle of space autograph collecting, and this example boasts a particularly strong, bold blue signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

342. Neil Armstrong. Official

color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Neil Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Mary I. Campbell, Best wishes—Neil Armstrong.” Lithograph bears two affixed 10-cent stamps and an Apollo 11 ‘10th Anniversary’ postmark. In very good to fine condition, with two creases to the top edge, three creases to the left edge, and faint overall rippling. Starting Bid $200

343. Neil Armstrong. Highly

desirable FDC with a cachet honoring the ‘Moon Stamp’ released in 1969, signed in blue ballpoint by Neil Armstrong. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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347. Neil Armstrong.

344. Neil Armstrong.

Belgian souvenir postal sheet featuring a 20F stamp honoring the Apollo 11 astronauts, 3.75 x 5, neatly signed in crisp ballpoint by Neil Armstrong. Armstrong signed these Belgian stamp blocks while under contract to Sieger in 1970–71, and this example is accompanied by its German-language biography card. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Excellent color glossy 4 x 5.75 NASA postcard photo of Neil Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed in black felt tip. In fine to very fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of the letter from the original recipient, as well as the original mailing envelope, postmarked November 5, 1974. Starting Bid $200

345. Neil Armstrong.

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To the Brothers of Texas Theta—With Best Wishes, YITB, Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11,” on an offwhite 7 x 4.75 album page. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and some light creasing. The consignor notes that this autograph belonged to Dr. Frank Heflin (1922–2005), a professor of history at West Texas A&M University where he was instrumental in establishing a chapter of Phi Delta Theta on that campus. Neil Armstrong joined Phi Delta Theta during his undergraduate years at Purdue University, remaining closely connected to the fraternity throughout his life—he even brought a Phi Delta Theta pin to the moon on Apollo 11. With this autograph dedicated to the Phi Delta Theta fraternity chapter at West Texas A&M, Armstrong signed with the fraternity’s typical “YITB” closing, meaning ‘Yours In The Bond.’ Starting Bid $200

sized commemorative cover, 9 x 6, with a cachet honoring the envelopes that flew aboard the CSM Columbia during the Apollo 11 mission, with metallic ‘First Man on the Moon’ plate affixed to lower right, signed in black ink, “Neil Armstrong,” and in blue ballpoint, “M. Collins.” In very good to fine condition, with toning to the bottom and right side. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

A remembrance of man’s first lunar landing 346. Neil Armstrong. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, University of Cincinnati letterhead, August 27, 1976. Letter to Paul P. Hartunian of New Jersey, in full: “Please accept my sincere thanks for your thoughtfulness in remembering July 20th and for sending the first day cover.” In fine condition, with a 1.5˝-long tear to the right side. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin famously touched down on the moon’s surface aboard the Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ on July 20, 1969, becoming the first men on the moon. Starting Bid $200

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348. Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins. Over-

Used for nine hours in the Fra Mauro Highlands

349. Edgar Mitchell’s Apollo 14 Flown Primary Life Support System Backpack Strap. Remark-

able flown Primary Life Support System (PLSS) backpack strap used on the lunar surface by Edgar Mitchell during the Apollo 14 mission, measuring 19˝ long and approximately 3˝ wide, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “This lower right backpack strap helped support my ‘PLSS’ during both of my moonwalks: Feb 5-6, 1971. Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP.” The strap is made of Beta cloth and has a metal hook at one end, snap in the middle, and patch on the right side stenciled “E. M. [E]R.” In fine condition, with some staining to the unsigned side of the strap. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Mitchell, in part: “This document certifies that the accompanying PLSS Backpack Strap was flown to the lunar surface aboard Antares on February 5 and 6, 1971 and was carried in my personal preference kit during the Apollo 14 mission…Apollo 14 was the first lunar landing devoted primarily to scientific exploration, and completed two periods of surface exploration, each exceeding four and one-half hours. The first was devoted to setting up and activating a telemetry station…The second period of extra-vehicular activity (EVA) was devoted to collecting documented soil and rock samples from nearby Cone Crater.” The PLSS was the backpack-style life support system that enabled astronauts to conduct extra-vehicular activities without being tethered to the life support systems of the spacecraft, allowing for complete freedom of movement. Functions performed by the PLSS include regulating suit pressure, providing breathable oxygen, cooling, two-way voice communication, and telemetry monitoring of vital signs. During Apollo 14 Mitchell set the record for longest lunar surface EVA with a cumulative time of 9 hours and 23 minutes, and would have worn this strap for the entire time—an absolutely amazing and important piece. Starting Bid $5000

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350. Michael Collins. Su-

perb original 20 x 14.25 watercolor painting by Apollo 11 CMP Michael Collins, identified as ‘No. 10’ of his ‘Where I Fish’ series, depicting a tree growing along the shoreline of a pebble-strewn beach, with the backdrop showing calm waters, clear skies, and distant trees, signed below in black ink, “Michael Collins V ’07.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. A rare chance to own artwork from a legendary Apollo astronaut. Starting Bid $200

351. Michael Collins. Terrific original

watercolor painting by Apollo astronaut Michael Collins entitled ‘T-minus Twelve,’ 15.5 x 11.5, which depicts a distant early morning view of Launch Pad 39A just prior to liftoff of the Apollo 11 mission, signed in black ink, “M. Collins IV ‘05.” Double-matted and framed with a plaque and Apollo 11 patch to an overall size of 23.25 x 23.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. Starting Bid $200

352. Jim Irwin. Handwritten speech by Apollo 15 moonwalker

“I believe UFO’s are counterfeit signs and wonders” 353. Charlie Duke. Fas-

cinating ALS signed “Charlie Duke, Apollo Astronaut,” seven pages, 8.5 x 11, January 16, 1984. Lengthy letter that features Duke expatiating on his Roman Catholic faith, the role of religion in every day life, and the existence of revelations, with Duke offering his thoughts on the difference between a true revelation and a counterfeit sign: “The Bible says the devil will do counterfeit signs, wonder and miracles (2 Thessalonians 2:9 and Matthew 24:24) and I believe UFO’s are counterfeit signs and wonders. Believing this I asked God directly in prayer according to Matthew 7:7 and John 14:14 and God answered my prayer directly confirming my belief.” Duke opens the letter by dismissing the notion that astronauts who have been in space become born again Christians: “I know personally every astronaut who has been in space and less than 10 of them are born again Christians. Most of them probably don’t even believe in God as a personal loving God. There are no (not one) astronauts who have become preachers and hold meetings making thousands of dollars. Jim Irwin does have an organization called High Flight Foundation, which is dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Jesus. I have seen his financial statements and the highest income I have ever seen is $40,000 for one year. From this, he pays rent, salaries, travel expenses, etc. Little is left for his personal use. He drives a Volkswagen.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Jim Irwin, unsigned, six pages, lightly lined, 7.75 x 10.5, no date. Headed “Astrodome,” the speech is penned in black felt tip and reads, in part: “We found the moon was a fascinating place to spend six days-there in orbit and there on the surface. Our minds were indelibly impressed with the awesome beauty, stark features, and nearly overwhelming variety of landforms. Our camp site at Hadley Base was like a beautiful valley on the high mountains of the earth. The hours that I spent on the moon were the most thrilling moments of my life. Not because I was on the moon but because I could feel the presence of God… Before the flight we had the opportunity to brief the cadets at the Air Force Academy. They have a beautiful campus. One of their monuments has the following inscription-’Man’s flight thru life is sustained by the power of his knowledge.’ We adopted this quote for our flight medallions which we carried to the moon.” In fine condition. This speech was delivered by Irwin at the Baptist General Convention before a crowd of 50,000 people at the Astrodome in Houston in October 1971. From the Steven R. Belasco Collection. Starting Bid $200

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Working engineering notes for an in-flight space suit repair on Salyut-7 354. Salyut 7. Autograph notes with several sketches and diagrams concerning the repair of a space suit on the Salyut-7 space station. The present documents constitute the working draft of the engineer Gerasimenko-Kartenko as he developed a process for the first emergency repair of a damaged space suit shell on Salyut-7 on October 28–29, 1983. The notes total seven pages, including one large 12 x 23.25 page and six 7.75 x 11.25 pages, all written in Cyrillic. The six smaller pages are displayed in red mats. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and paper loss to the large sheet. Onboard the Soviet Salyut-7 space station, it was discovered that the solar batteries did not provide enough power to the station, prompting a decision to install two more solar batteries and thus requiring a walk in space, or extravehicular activity (EVA). However, the space suit of the on-board engineer was found not to be airtight. The EVA had to be delayed and a procedure was transmitted to the cosmonauts for testing the space suit to find the exact location of the leak. After close examination and extensive testing the leak was located in the airtight shell of the left foot. Fortunately the Salyut-7 station had the materials for the intricate repair on board. After the procedure was tested on Earth and approved by the Zvezda director, the repair was explained to cosmonauts and performed on October 29th. With the space suit properly fixed, the cosmonaut could conduct his EVA and successfully installed the two solar batteries. Starting Bid $200

3 5 5 . STS-1.

Flown 5.75 x 4 America n f lag carried aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on the S T S - 1 mission. Includes its original 8.5 x 11 presentation certificate bearing preprinted facsimile signatures of the crew, reading: “This flag was flown aboard Space Shuttle ‘Columbia’ (STS-1), April 12–14, 1981. It is presented to you in recognition of the significant contribution you made to the success of the mission.” Flag is no longer attached to certificate. In very good condition, with light foxing and toning to the mount, and toning to the flag from the adhesive that once held it on the mount. Starting Bid $200

356. Space Shuttle Omega X-33 Watch.

Omega Speedmaster Professional X-33 analog-digital watch for use on the Space Shuttle, featuring a 41mm titanium case on a black leather Omega bracelet, engraved on the caseback with NASA part numbers: “P/N 528-20991-1, S/N 1126.” Includes a bag with affixed deaccession label, identifying this “Crew Pref, Watch Chronograph” as a Class III item. In very good to fine cosmetic condition, with light scratches to the face and bezel, and heavy wear to the watchband where it attaches to the case. Though the function is untested, the label on the bag is annotated in ballpoint, “Works.” Though more famous for the Speedmaster ‘Moon Watch’ used during the Apollo era, Omega’s space heritage continued during the late 1990s with the Speedmaster X-33—a watch with modern amenities including a hybrid analog-digital display. In addition to the traditional hours, minutes, and seconds indicated by analog means, the digital portion offered extensive functions including universal GMT time, a perpetual calendar, and a chronograph. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

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357. 2001: A Space Odyssey

358. Buzz Aldrin

360. Buzz Aldrin

361. Buzz Aldrin

362. Buzz Aldrin

364. Buzz Aldrin

365. Apollo 11

366. Apollo 13 Locker Strap Swatch

367. Apollo 15

368. Apollo 16

370. Apollo Saturn V Third-Stage Valve

371. Apollo-Soyuz

372. Astronaut Class of 1998

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369. Apollo 17 Starting Bid $200

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359. Buzz Aldrin Starting Bid $200

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373. Alan Bean

374. Alan Bean

375. Alan Bean

376. Alan Bean

377. Charles A. Berry

378. Paul and Chris Calle

379. Canadian Astronauts

380. Michael Collins

382. Michael Collins

383. Charles Conrad

384. Don Dixon

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381. Michael Collins Starting Bid $200

385. Douglas Aircraft Company Earth and Solar System Prints

Starting Bid $200

386. Charlie Duke Starting Bid $200

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387. Charlie Duke Starting Bid $200

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388. Joe Engle

389. Maxime Faget

390. Owen Garriott

391. Robert Gilruth

392. John Glenn

393. John Glenn

394. John Glenn

395. Fred Haise

396. Jim Irwin

397. Jim Irwin

398. Jim Irwin and Al Worden

399. JPL Mars Viking Orbiter/Lander Hardware Collection Starting Bid $200

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401. Gene Kranz Starting Bid $200

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402. Valeri Kubasov Starting Bid $200

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403. Alexei Leonov Starting Bid $200

404. Robert McCall

405. NASA Group 10

406. NASA Group 8

407. NASA Group 8

408. NASA Group 9

409. NASA Group 9

410. Ellison Onizuka

411. Shorty Powers

412. Stuart A. Roosa Starting Bid $200

413. Wally Schirra and Walt Cunningham

414. Harrison Schmitt

415. Harrison Schmitt

416. Dave Scott

417. Dave Scott

418. Dave Scott

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419. Elliot See

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420. Alan Shepard

421. Alan Shepard

422. Deke Slayton

423. Deke Slayton

424. Space Shuttle

425. Space Shuttle

426. Space Shuttle

427. Space Shuttle Thermal MLI Blankets Lot of (2)

Starting Bid $200

428. Space Shuttle Thermal MLI Blankets Lot of (2) Starting Bid $200

432. STS-4 Earth Orbital Chart Starting Bid $200

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429. Tom Stafford

430. Tom Stafford Starting Bid $200

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433. STS-41-B

434. Jack Swigert

435. White Sands Missile Range Rain Gauge and Portable Meteorology Station

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431. STS-26

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art, architecture, and design 438. Willem de Kooning. ALS signed “Bill de

436. Giovan Battista Aleotti. Italian architect (1546–1636) known for his designs in Parma, including the Teatro Farnese. ALS in Italian, signed “Gio. Batt’a Aleoti,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, 1595. Letter concerning a payment order. In very good to fine condition, with light toning and staining, not affecting the signature. Starting Bid $200

Kooning,” one page, 8 x 12.5, May 19, 1966. Letter to Greenwich Village bohemian Helen Elliott, in full: “I did not see Hans Namuth this week-end,… and I would not want to lose the chance…I mean not to be in your book,…I would certainly regret it alright… With names, with people like Camus, Dostoyesky, W. C. Fields…It is very nice of you to remember me,… and it will be nice to see you again.” In fine condition, with several horizontal folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in de Kooning’s hand and incorporating his signature in the return address area, “de Kooning.” Starting Bid $200

“If I don’t make it to Tonkin I will try to work outside of painting for some time” 439. Paul Gauguin. Important French postImpressionist painter (1848–1903) recognized for his experimental use of color and synthetist style. In 1891, he traveled to Tahiti, where the brilliant hues and primitive sculpture closely complemented his own art, which was marked by strong colors, few lines, and flat patterns. Supremely desirable ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter to Emile Schuffenecker, thanking him for arranging for Gauguin to travel to Paris by train. In part (translated): “Thank you very much for your letter and for sending it. I just wrote Bernard about my desire to leave for Paris; thus, your offer to send me on the trip comes just at the right time and I happily accept it. Moreover, I will organize to sell something in Paris, and therefore you will be reimbursed within short time, I believe. On the 4 or the 5 I will take the train. And if I don’t make it to Tonkin I will try to work outside of painting for some time because it’s necessary to hold course. Or I will rather push the minister of finance to give me something in France. But I would have to be in Paris for that.” In very good to fine condition, with light foxing, toning, and a few small areas of repaired paper loss to edges. A painter, art teacher, and collector—most notably one of Van Gogh’s earliest collectors—Schuffenecker was one of Gauguin’s closest friends, and an outspoken supporter of his artistic career. He was also responsible for proposing the important 1889 exhibition at the Volpini Gallery, which became a key moment in Gauguin’s career, expanding his influence on young painters. Starting Bid $2500 www.RRAuction.com | 89

“I am in the midst of an exciting architectural project”— letter with sketch of Vienna’s ‘Hundertwasserhaus’ 440. Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

Controversial Austrian artist (1928–2000) best known for his fanciful architectural designs. ALS in German, signed “Friedensreich,” three pages on two sheets, 8.25 x 11.75, June 26, 1980. Letter to Marina Bossew, in part (translated): “Lying in bed naked shortly before midnight and read your letter wanted to write tomorrow then thought better right away or I won’t have the time for I am in the midst of an exciting architectural project and want to go on holiday the day after tomorrow. My holidays however mean: painting. For my fall exhibition….Fierce reactions after my discussion on the ‘Club 2’ TV show, especially in the ‘Arbeiterzeitung’ (‘Workers’ Paper’), may send you something. Funny actually how one can gain such a false impression of me. But little surprise that the people shroud me in such a mystique if the scribblers go after me that way… Am most envious of your world cruise. Are you rich? …My house has become a castle, is getting more and more beautiful, like an oriental palace with silver bulbous spires, hundreds of windows all different. Finally I am also an architect—hope to survive this. Well worth the effort—the house will be too beautiful to be believed. Particularly for Vienna.” On the last page, he sketches the ‘Hundertwasserhaus,’ then in its planning stages—an apartment house in Vienna’s Landstrasse district built after Hundertwasser’s idea and concept with architect Joseph Krawina, today considered an expressionist landmark of the city. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $300

“Half the time we don’t know whether we’re Budding Artists, or Blooming Fools”

441. Franz Kline. Notable American abstract expressionist painter (1910–1962). ALS signed “Franz,” three pages both sides, 6.25 x 8, October 25, 1931. Letter to Lavona Edgar about his life at Boston University. In part: “I have a roommate. He’s from Maine. Tonight we bought a Drip-o-Lite coffee percolator, so we laugh to each other while eating doughnuts & drinking coffee. Our mid-nite luncheon. He with me is a supposedly art student, half the time we don’t know whether we’re Budding Artists, or Blooming Fools, but we’re happy and get along fine together.” A tear to the edge of the first page, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in his own hand, a 1931 commencement program from Leighton High School with Kline’s name listed, and a 1929 Leighton High School football schedule. Starting Bid $200

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442. Joan Miro. ALS in Spanish, signed “Miro,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal

letterhead, January 31, 1962. Letter to New York Post columnist Leonard Lyons, renowned for his syndicated column ‘The Lyons Den.’ In part (translated): “I am very grateful for the photos that you have been kind enough to send to me. Both my wife and I are reminded of going out with you, and how well you guided us through the lively and interesting New York.” In fine condition, with a few small edge tears. Accompanied by an original mailing envelope from a later letter to Lyons addressed in Miro’s hand. Starting Bid $200

Donating a “modest bill of one hundred francs” to victims of the 1906 Courrieres mine disaster

443. Claude Monet. Desirable ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, Giverny Par Vernon letter-

head, March 21, 1906. In part (translated): “In reply to your letter of the 15th of October I have the honor to reply that it is not possible for me to participate in the raffle that you organize in favor of the victims of the Courier and having nothing possible to give, it will do you to receive this modest bill of one hundred francs which will prove to you my good will and the share I take in this terrible catastrophe.” In fine condition. On March 10, 1906, the Courrieres mine disaster, Europe’s worst mining accident, caused the death of 1,099 miners in Northern France. Starting Bid $300

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Gifted some socks, Picasso returns the favor 444. Pablo Picasso. ALS in pencil in Spanish, signed “Picasso,” one page on the reverse of a 12.5 x 9.25 menu, no date. Picasso writes to thank his friend for sending him some socks, sketching a sock at the bottom. He also writes that he is with “Minuni,” a bullfighter whose hospital expenses had been paid by Picasso after seeing him injured in the ring. In very good to fine condition, with light handling wear, and small holes at fold intersections. A large, impressive letter featuring an original sketch by one of the most famous artists of the 20th century. Starting Bid $1000

445. Pablo Picasso. ANS in Spanish, one page, 3 x 4.25, no date but circa 1950s. A short untranslated note to André Castel, signed, “Con un abrazo de su Picasso mil amistades [With a hug from his Picasso, a thousand friends],” adding his address at the bottom, “1 Rue Bernard Lazare, Nîmes.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Picasso exhibits in Tokyo

446. Pablo Picasso. Original softcover catalog for a series of Pablo Picasso exhibitions held in Japan between May and August 1964, published by the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo, 152 pages, 10 x 9.5, signed and inscribed on the half-title page in fountain pen, “Pour Monsieur Villefranche, Picasso, 12. 10. 64.” The catalog contains printed text in Japanese, French and English, as well as numerous illustrations (some of them color plates) of works by Picasso. Housed in a custom clothbound clamshell case with gilt stamped black leather label to the spine. In fine condition, with light, scattered soiling the covers; interior pages are all clean. Starting Bid $300

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447. Camille Pissarro. Influential

Danish-French Impressionist and NeoImpressionist painter (1830–1903). ALS in French, signed “C. Pissarro,” one page, 5.25 x 8, January 31, 1890. Letter expressing his joy about the plan of publishing his biography in the weekly publication “Hommes du jour” and announcing his visit to Paris, where the two of them could discuss this topic further, in part (translated): “I received from Feneou some very flattering words to announce to me your great desire to know me and your intention to publish my biography in the ‘Hommes du jour’…Intending to go to Paris on the 10th of February. I will be happy to go see you and talk to you.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

448. Felicien Rops. Belgian artist (1833–1898) known primarily as a printmaker in etching and aquatint, famed for his work that tends to mingle sex and death. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, no date. Letter to the French painter Jules Adolphe Chauvet, written from the “Hotel des Bains,” sending some drawings. In part (translated): “You see that I am hardly in a hurry to leave Flanders. I will send you in a few days: 1. The volume of the Rhymes of Joy with all the rare states of the boards & the original drawings plus the ungraded drawings, 2. The frontispieces of the Diaboliques & other frontispieces…I send you while waiting for the sketch of The Lascive Flower…If your amateur desires the sketches of the last publications of Gay,—the works of Grécourt…Collé…etc. I kept the sketches from which these drawings were engraved.” In fine condition, with light toning to the first page. Starting Bid $200

Oversized Warhol sketch of a Campbell’s “Tomato Soup” can

449. Andy Warhol. Huge original sketch of the classic Campbell’s Tomato Soup can, accomplished by Andy Warhol in black felt tip on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed below in black felt tip by Warhol, who adds an inscription above, “To Kenny, with love, 84.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 15.25 x 19.25. In fine condition. A much larger than usually seen sketch of Warhol’s famed can of soup. Starting Bid $300

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450. Andy Warhol. Color 8.25 x 9 print of Warhol’s 1975 portrait of Israeli politician Golda Meir removed from the Whitney Museum’s exhibition catalog for Andy Warhol: Portraits of the 70s, boldly signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a trimmed left edge. Starting Bid $200

Frank Lloyd Wright–signed plan for a Usonian “workspace”—a modern kitchen concept 451. Frank Lloyd Wright. Hand-drawn

design of the “Workspace” for “Mr. and Mrs. Duey E. Wright” executed under Wright’s oversight at his studio, one page, 45 x 29.5, signed in pencil by Frank Lloyd Wright inside a handdrawn red ‘Taliesen’ box at the bottom, “FLLW, Aug 57.” The left side of the plan features an overhead view of the kitchen—termed the “workspace” by Wright—which features a functional, open concept design with a moveable work table at center. The middle of the plan shows east and west elevations of the workspace, consisting of appliances, countertops, and cabinets, as well as a view of the curved living room cabinet. On the right side are cross-section views of the workspace cabinetry, and two angles of the moveable work table. The plan is labeled along the bottom: “House for Mr. and Mrs. Duey E. Wright, Wausau, Wisconsin, Frank Lloyd Wright Architect, Workspace, Scale 3/4˝-1´-0˝, Sheet No. 8.” Rolled and in fine condition. Designed in the ‘Usonian’ style by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1957, the Duey and Julia Wright House was constructed on a bluff above the Wisconsin River in Wausau, Wisconsin, in 1958. Viewed from the sky, the house resembles a musical note—an ode to the client’s ownership of a local music store. A highly desirable plan from Wright’s esteemed Taliesin studio.Starting Bid $1000

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452. Paterne Berrichon

454. Natalia Goncharova

455. Al Hirschfeld

458. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

459. Calvin Klein and Oscar de la Renta

460. Oskar Kokoschka

462. Norman Rockwell

463. Norman Rockwell

464. Ronald Searle

466. Kees van Dongen

467. Alberto Vargas

453. Christo

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457. Robert Indiana Starting Bid $200

461. Karl Lagerfeld Starting Bid $200

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465. Felix Vallotton Starting Bid $200

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comic art and animation 468. Milton Caniff. Four items, including: an original hand-inked three panel Steve Canyon comic strip by Milton Caniff, 23 x 7.25, signed and inscribed in the upper border in red ink, “For Joyce and Ken Browne—with thanks for their interest, Milton Caniff, N. Y. May 1965,” with the third panel also bearing his signature on a small affixed slip. The comic consists of Canyon about to learn the reason why Savannah Gay is being divorced when a loud crash is heard from outside. Left border features a 1958 Field Enterprises copyright label. Also included with the comic strip is a small sheet with an image of a “Terry and the Pirates” stamp, signed vertically in black felt tip; and two TLSs, one featuring his artist signature and the other a cursive version, both one page, personal letterhead, addressed to Ken Browne. The earlier letter, dated May 1, 1947, in part: “Mail is the only means of measuring a newspaper feature’s appeal and it is heartening, indeed, to know that you and Mrs. Browne are enjoying Steve Canyon every day”; the second letter, dated May 4, 1965, in part: “Thank you so much for your cordial letter and for your many kind comments about my work…I am delighted to send you an inscribed picture of Steve and I hope that you both continue to find some enjoyment in his future adventures.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“I’m interested in jazz, blues, country music and some ethnic music from the 1920s, and to lesser extent, the ‘30s” 469. Robert Crumb.

ALS signed “R. C.,” penned on the reverse of a 5.75 x 4.25 postcard of Crumb’s stylistic play on the word ‘Eternity,’ January 3, 2007. Written from Sauve, France, a letter to Utah artist and Highland High School art instructor Patrick Eddington, in part: “It’s nice to know that Ken Sanders feels that he owes me some 78 records. It’s also nice of you to volunteer to go over there and select some for me…sure, I’d love you to select some for me, if in fact, he has any that I’m interested in, and how would you know what to look for?? There’s so much you need to know; labels, time periods, types of music… I’m interested in jazz, blues, country music and some ethnic music from the 1920s, and to lesser extent, the ‘30s. But how can you identify such records.? How best to do this?? Don’t bother with the idea of making a list…it’s much too time consuming & might be a total waste if there’s nothing I’m interested in…Let’s just start with country music & blues on Black ‘Scroll’ label Victor, ‘Lightning’ label Brunswick, Okeh ‘Electric’ (Red or Black label), Black label Columbia, Vocalion (Black, White & Gold, or Black & Gold label), Champion (Red or Black label), Supertone, Superior, Silvertone, Challenge, Kerwin, Paramount, Broadway, Conqueror, Oriole, Perfect, Banner, Melotone. See, already it’s overwhelming, huh??” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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470. Robert Crumb.

Two items signed by famed underground cartoonist Robert Crumb: a color 2.5 x 7 French language bookmark featuring artwork of Crumb sitting on the lap of a much larger woman, signed in black ballpoint, “R. Crumb”; and a color 3.75 x 2.75 trading card from the Pioneers of Country Music boxed set, No. P-4, showing Crumb artwork for the boxed set and the Happy Hayseeds trio, signed in black felt tip, “R. Crumb.” In overall very fine condition. Both are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

471. Roy O. Disney. DS, four pages on two ad-

joining sheets, 8.5 x 11.5, February 3, 1956. Pledge and assignment of mortgage and chattels between Walt Disney Productions and the Bank of America in regards to “Exhibit ‘A,’” the short subjects “Davy Crockett & the River Pirates” and “Man in Space,” both of which “are in production and which are hereby mortgaged to Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association.” The aforesaid “Exhibit A” is included. Signed at the conclusion of the third page in fountain pen by Disney. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Mickey the woodsman from Squatter’s Rights, signed by Walt Disney 472. Walt Disney. (Walt Disney Studios, 1946) Original production cels featuring Mickey Mouse and either Chip or Dale from the animated short film Squatter’s Rights, signed on the mat in brown crayon by Walt Disney. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a gorgeous background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Images measure 4.5 x 4.5 (Mickey) and 2.25 x 2.5 (chipmunk), with a mat opening of 9.5 x 7.5. This piece is also framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 16.25 and has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse, which reads, in part, “This is an original painting on celluloid, actually used in the Walt Disney Production of Squatter’s Rights. It is one of a select few that have been released to art collectors. The remainder have been destroyed.” In fine condition, with light mottled toning to the mat. An exceptional example, starring Disney’s most famous character. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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473. Chuck Jones. Very desirable original pencil sketch by Chuck Jones of the Road Runner on an off-white 10.5 x 12.5 sheet of animation paper, signed and inscribed below, “To Judy, from the Road Runner & Chuck Jones, 1972.” In fine condition, with light creasing to the bottom. Starting Bid $200

475. Stan Lee. Col-

or satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of the cover to issue No. 1 of The Amazing Spider-Man comic book, signed in blue felt tip by Stan Lee. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to lower left corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

476. Virgil Ross. Origi-

474. Walter Lantz. DS, eight pages, 8.5 x 13, December

14, 1951. Contract between Walter Lantz Productions and the Western Printing and Lithographing Company, in which the former grants and licenses to the latter “the right to produce, publish and sell books, comics magazines and other publications containing Lantz animated cartoon characters and stories with suitable drawings or illustrations” for six years, from 1952 to 1957, for an initial signing sum of $36,000. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Lantz. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

nal drawing by Virgil Ross of Daffy Duck and the Tasmanian Devil side-byside, signed in the lower right in pencil by Ross. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper. Daffy measures 4.5 x 6 and Taz measures 4 x 5.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

477. Bud Sagendorf. Superb original hand-inked four panel Popeye comic strip by Bud Sagendorf, 17.75 x 5.75, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “Bes’ wishes to the Brownes, from Popeye an’ Bud Sagendorf,” who has added his artist signature to the fourth panel. The comic, dated March 23 [1970], begins with a jealous Olive Oyl telling Popeye that she hasn’t seen him alone for weeks, with the sailor responding: “I has been spendin’ me time with Swee’Pea!” After Popeye explains that he only wants Swee’Pea to know his affection, Olive Oyl wishes to share her own with the baby. In the final panel, an enraged Olive Oyl is seen leaning over and screaming: “I hate you!!” Right border features a 1970 King Features Syndicate copyright label. Reverse of comic bears collector’s notations indicating that the cartoon was received on February 6, 1975. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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“You have one of the real first editions of what SNOOPY will be looking like” 478. Charles Schulz. Signed book: Good Ol’ Charlie Brown. First edition. NY: Rinehart, 1957. Softcover, 5.25 x 8. Wonderfully signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “For Doris Laufer, from ‘[Good Ol’ Charlie Brown]’ and Charles M. Schulz, with kindest regards,” adding a superb early sketch of Snoopy below. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter from the publisher, dated April 21, 1958, in part: “As you will see from the enclosed you have one of the real first editions of what SNOOPY (to be published in August) will be looking like. Charlie Schulz said he was pleased indeed to do this original for you and yours.” Starting Bid $200

Nicely inscribed with an original Snoopy drawing 479. Charles Schulz. Signed

book: Good Grief: The Story of Charles M. Schulz. First edition. NY: Pharos Books, 1989. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 256 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black felt tip, “For Linda, with every best wish—Charles M. Schulz,” adding a wonderful sketch of Snoopy and a heart below. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

480. Reg Smythe. Glossy 6.5 x 8.5 photo of Smythe seated at his drawing table and working on a comic strip, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Best wishes to Ken from Andy Capp!—and Reg Smythe,” who adds a fantastic profile sketch of his famed cap-wearing comic character. Reverse bears a Daily Mirror/Ian Harris credit stamp. In fine condition, with a bit of light creasing. Starting Bid $200

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literature Burgess criticizes the Nobel Prize, remarks on the popularity of A Clockwork Orange, and mentions Shakespeare, Joyce, Nabokov, and other literary giants 481. Anthony Burgess. Exceptional collection of 18

letters from Burgess to different recipients, consisting of two ALSs and 16 TLSs on sheets and postcards of various sizes, dated between 1969 and 1986. Eleven are addressed to literary scholar Robert DeMaria. Burgess discusses his work, literature in general, his daily life, and responds to a few autograph requests. In the course of the correspondence, he criticizes the Nobel Prize, remarks on the popularity of A Clockwork Orange, and mentions Shakespeare, Joyce, Nabokov, and other literary giants. Also includes a sevenpage mimeographed copy of a typed draft for Burgess’s translation of Cyrano de Bergerac, with autograph notations and corrections, as well as his signature on the final page. Accompanied by retained carbon copies of some of DeMaria’s letters to Burgess. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $300

482. Lady Byron. Wife (1792–1860) of poet George Gordon Byron, commonly known as Lord Byron. ALS signed “A. I. Noel Byron,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, October 31, 1842. Letter to a Lord, contributing ten pounds toward the construction of a new chapel. In part: “In compliance with the wish you have expressed to me in so kind a manner, I will settle an endowment of Ten Pounds on the Minister of Petton. I should have great satisfaction in doubling that sum, if the New Chapel were open to the use of Christians of a different denomination, as is the case with Protestant Churches abroad—but as long as the present exclusion system is continued I shall feel that Roman Catholics & Dissenters have likewise a claim to the Landowner’s assistance. Your Lordship will I trust pardon me for giving this explanation in order to account for the smallness of my contribution. Should I travel Northwards next Summer, I shall be happy to accept yours & Mr. Maltby’s gratifying invitation.” In fine condition, with light soiling to the first page. Starting Bid $200

483. Truman Capote. Signed book: In Cold Blood. Book of the Month Club

edition. NY: Random House, 1965. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.75, 343 pages. Signed on a free end page in fountain pen, “Truman Capote.” Autographic condition: fine, with a tear to left edge of the signed page. Book condition: VG-/ VG, with a puncture passing from the front board through the first twenty pages, a couple small holes to spine cloth, and scuffs and scratches to front board. Starting Bid $200

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“If I should write a book, I couldn’t publish it in under ten years, if ever” 484. Samuel L. Clemens.

ALS signed “Mark,” two pages, 5.5 x 9, August 7, 1886. Letter to longtime friend and fellow author William Dean Howells, in part: “’G. Grist’ is George Iles. It is a good squib, but I don’t know whether it is suitable or not. You will know. I suppose you pigeonhole a thing sometimes against the final day of publication—a day most unlikely to arrive in our life-time, I do assure you. Come to think, I am in an odd position for a valuable author. If I should write a book, I couldn’t publish it under ten years, if ever. It wouldn’t do to go outside of my own shop-people would say I didn’t believe in my own shop. I had a hand-shake with Mrs. Howells…If I had met them an hour earlier I would have gone to Boston for a day. So it was lucky: you’d have lost a day.” In very good to fine condition, with light staining from, and showthrough from, old mounting remnant strips. Accompanied by a custom-made presentation folder and slipcase, as well as a halftone photo of the authors together. This letter seems to refer to the publication of the book Mark Twain’s Library of Humor, an anthology of humorous stories by a wide selection of American authors. Although the project had begun in 1880, the book was not published until 1888. In reality, Clemens did very little work besides lending his name to the title, and Howells served as the anonymous editor. Starting Bid $300

485. Paulo Coelho. Signed book: The Alchemist. First English edition. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 8.5, 177 pages. Signed on the title page in felt tip by Paulo Coelho. In fine condition. A highly desirable first English edition of Coelho’s international bestseller. Starting Bid $200

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486. Jean Cocteau.

ALS in French, signed “Jean,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, 1950. Letter about his 1929 novel Les Enfants Terribles, which was adapted for the screen by director JeanPierre Melville in 1950. In part (translated): “You have to understand the wave of my answers. Here are the things. The doctor does not find me in shape. I have exhausted myself from work and when you see Les Enfants Terribles you will see that I slipped there; by force, all my substance. The work of the opera (theater) scares me. Lifar gets confused and wants to take on too much trouble at a time. I must go to hide in the south at the end of August and that I do not leave my retirement under any pretext. How can you not understand, you who know me better than anyone, you who know that I never refuse my help. You who do not want me any harm. I’ll see you in Paris. I ask your heart not to try to convince me. A poet is posthumous. His presence is useless. His ghost alone counts. I kiss you all.” In fine condition, with light toning along the intersecting folds, and rusty pin holes in the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

Splitting profits with Conan Doyle—“She has all American rights” 487. Arthur Conan Doyle.

ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page, 5.25 x 3.75, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to “Lord Gorell,” in part: “I really don’t know what this lady means by an ‘agreement.’ I have, I think, three times written over my own signature that she is to have half profits…She has all American rights. I have asked the shop manager to write and how many copies have been sold up to date and to tell her, but I think she was told when a cheque was sent. She has no real grievance of any kind.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce portrait of the Count of Monte Cristo scribe 488. Alexandre Dumas, pere. Distin-

guished French novelist (1802–1870) of such historical classics as The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, and The Man in the Iron Mask. Handsome 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Dumas by A. Bernoud, neatly signed and inscribed in ink, “a ma bonne ami…Al. Dumas.” Mounted and matted to an overall size of 4.25 x 5.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

489. Marguerite Duras. French

novelist, playwright, scriptwriter, essayist, and experimental filmmaker (1914– 1996). ALS in French, one page, 5.75 x 8.25, March 1, 1978. Letter to Rene Micha in Brussels about the artist Francis Bacon, in part (translated): “I have not lost sight of Bacon’s work in recent years…there is an interview that I made of him in the issue of the Quinzaine Litteraire…Thank you for what you say about The Lorry. What you think of my work is always very important to me.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in her own hand. Duras is best known for writing the 1959 film Hiroshima mon amour, which was nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards. She wrote and directed the film mentioned here, The Lorry, which was entered into the 1977 Cannes Film Festival. Starting Bid $200

“I was living in a state of mild masturbation at the Rennert”—Fitzgerald offends at a Jazz Age party 490. F. Scott Fitzgerald. Remarkable pairing of an ALS and an unsigned handwritten poem: ALS signed “Ever your devoted friend, Scott,” three pages, 6 x 9.25, Hotel Rennert letterhead, no date but likely circa 1932. A letter to his friend Tom Lineaweaver, in part: “Had rather a run-in with your friend Davis—all my fault & yet unfortunate if it had any consequences. Leaving the Poes shortly after you, we went to a friend of his & from there called up Bryan Dancy. My idea was to drop in only, & on arrival, I called up the Rennert & asked them to send out a boy to drive my car. Some smart alec at the party met the man & sent him back so much against my will I had to stay to dinner. I wanted to be home. Anyhow it seems that I said to the assembly at dinner that ‘I was living in a state of mild masturbation at the Rennert.’ It seemed to me an entirely innocuous remark. I’d said the same thing to Eleanor a few hours before and she didn’t collapse, but Massa Davis & Wife decided to be offended. Then also I was unwise as to mention the word virginity in conversation. I realized about then that I was being to them, offensive. I sent for my man to come & drive me home & this time he appeared. This morning I sent Mrs. Dancy flowers & know there’s no harm done there, but what version that flowery ass, Davis, will give you I don’t know. I know that whenever I’m nice to people I don’t like or respect I’m sooner or later rude to them as a sort of compensation. I had heard the story of the Portsmouth Priory once too often.” Also includes an unpublished handwritten poem in pencil by Fitzgerald, unsigned, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7, no date but likely written around the time of Eleanor and Tom Lineaweaver’s marriage on June 28, 1920. The poem opens: “I remember,—years ago / When a deb. was desperate for a beaux, / She could phone to any Princeton Club / And get a dancing, if alcoholic sub.” The final couplet reads, “So now we’re gathered here today / To celebrate the initial jump in the hay.” The letter is in very good condition, with a few partial separations to the horizontal folds, and a complete separation to the top fold of the third page; the poem is in fine condition. Starting Bid $1000

491. Knut Hamsun. Norwegian novelist, dramatist, and poet (1859–1952) who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1920. Matte-finish 4.25 x 5.25 photo of Hamsun writing at his desk, signed in fountain pen, “Knut Hamsun, Norholm, 28/8/39.” Mounted and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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“Let me believe that my appeal will not remain a voice, crying in the Wilderness” 492. Maxim Gorky. Tremendous TLS signed “M. Gorky,” one onionskin page, 8 x 13, October 28, 1921. In full: “I presume that you all acknowledge as an undeniable fact that the most valuable treasure of humanity is its intellectual force, its scientific experiment and that the most precious men in the world are the men of science; it is to their gifts and creative spirit that the civilizations of America and Europe owe their power and beauty. Allow me then to draw your attention to the fact that a considerable group of people—impersonating and developing further and further the world’s scientific experiment—the Russian men of science—are doomed to die of hunger. Their situation becomes more and more tragical.—Without mentioning the general conditions of life in Russia, know to you all, I will point out that during 4 years the workers of Russian science have undergone a state of chronic hunger and are so far exhausted that even the slightest illness among them ends by death. The reestablishment of free trade cannot improve the condition of the Russian scientific men owing to high prices for food, the absence of goods of first necessity on the market and finally because the Soviet Government lacking the necessary amount of running money, cannot execute payments for the work of the professors, who have thus remained unpaid since August 1921. The exhaustion among them progresses swiftly and the time is not far ahead when they will be seen dying by dozens. Immediate help is needed in order to protect their lives, to save the best brain of Russia. (of first necessity are: flour, grain, beans, fats and sugar.) This, dear Sir is no prayer but a natural demand, addressed to people who know that science is the foundation of real culture and that only work of science is actually international and universal.—And further: in spite of the undescribably hard conditions during the war and the revolution, the Russian scientists have shown enough strength to continue their valuable work,—the Academy of Science and different scientific Societies and men have written and prepared a number of valuable works, having an undeniable universal importance. These manuscripts amount to about 20,000 printed leaves. All these works cannot be printed in Russia owing to lack of paper and technical means. Dear Sir. America would bring a great gift to the cause of humanity by creating a fund for printing the works of Russian scientists. This would enrichen the world by a considerable amount of new works on all branches of science.—It is not my task to speak of the methods for the practical execution of this idea, but I think that in carrying it out the world of culture will experience acutely for the first time its spiritual unity. For you, citizen of the richest of countries, who know how to execute immense industrial undertakings,—this task shall be soon an easy one. Let me believe that my appeal will not remain a voice, crying in the Wilderness.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing and wrinkling, a short tear beneath the signature, and some paper loss to the edges. Russia’s economy struggled mightily in the aftermath of World War I and the country’s subsequent revolution and civil wars. A drop in crop production and the widespread seizure of provisions from the peasant class, which made even grain a black market scarcity, soon ushered in the devastating famine of 1921 and 1922. Gorky, who would leave his country the very month this letter was written, used his world fame to publish an appeal for funds and food for the Russian people in a letter addressed to the outside world on July 13, 1921. That earlier letter bears great similarity to this one, with Gorky expressing in stark, passionate terms the fate of Russia’s greatest minds, which mirrors the first appeal’s mention of ‘Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, Mendeleev, Pavlov, Mussorgsky, Glinka.’ Among those who heeded Gorky’s call was Herbert Hoover and the American Relief Administration, with Congress appropriating $20,000,000 for relief under the Russian Famine Relief Act of late 1921. Despite such efforts, an estimated five million Russians perished during the famine. Starting Bid $500

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Hemingway on drinking, money, and writing: “The reason I didn’t write you about the book is because it is hard enough to write it without writing about it” 493. Ernest Hemingway. Exceptional group of four letters from

Hemingway to his close friend Guy Hickok, comprising one ALS, two partial autograph letters, and a one-page TLS. The longest ALS, signed “Ernest,” nine pages on five sheets, May 7, [1931], was written aboard the S.S. Volendam of the Holland-America Line. In part: “When my kidney was being weird had to give up drinking for about 6 weeks but now can drink and have drunk for ever since a year ago last February—I may have made a certain amt. of dough which has all been give away, loaned or spent but I am a son of a bitch if I have become respectable and no later than last winter was forced to sleep all night on the front porch—not being a good size for Pauline to carry up stairs—and on going to church the next morning was supposed to be healed…just because I had bumped into the holy water fount, that I saw the car was standing with the top down and the 3/4 empty bottle very visible (it had been invisible in the dark) in front of the church with the French nameplate to identify it! Don’t want to claim to be a drunk like you but have not become respectable Gros—The reason I didn’t write you about the book is because it is hard enough to write it without writing about it. But listen if you will come down to Madrid you can read it typed…besides which we could see who can drink and who not and see the bullfights—The dope is this…will go to Madrid and work like a bastard on this book until finished—Have 280 some pages done—most to be written over and 1/3 or more to be added—I think you’ll like the damn book.” He goes on to discuss his travel plans and the repayment of a loan, before discussing an arm injury suffered in Montana: “I couldn’t write then because my arm was still paralyzed. Have only been able to write since 3 weeks. It will be absolutely all right if keep after it. Anyway can shoot, fish and write with it now, but can’t sock anybody.” Here, he sketches a diagram of his arm’s range of motion. Hemingway also provides a sketch of his new home in Key West, pointing out his favorite features, including a “flat roof, see all over town and sea.” The second, a partial autograph letter in pencil, unsigned, one page both sides, June 18, [1935], in part: “Listen stupid when you get in a money jam why in hell don’t let me know?…God dammit I was always suspicious of that Syndicate job…Gingrich of Esquire is coming here July 3–6 to fish and I will talk to him about your staff.” The third, a partial autograph letter in pencil, signed “Ernest” and “E. Hemingway [within his address],” one page, no date, in part: “Address here is E. Hemingway, c/o Captain George D. Kreidt, 1437 S.W. 5th Street, Miami, he brings mail on pilot boat once a week. Just got Mary’s letter last night. Don’t be afraid to cash this check as have 438 in bank by latest statement. Also 1000 coming in on July 1.” The fourth, a TLS signed in pencil, “Hemingstein,” one page, no date, in part: “It was swell to hear from you and thanks the hell of a lot for sending me the 100 bucks. I appreciate it like hell and know how damned hard it is to get money together in chunks as big as that. It came in damned handy because have been writing on this novel since last March First and during that time make no dough. Had seventy four bucks in my bank account when got your hundred.” At the conclusion, Hemingway jots down his Cuban address: “Address, Hotel Ambos Mundos, Havana—Cuba.” Also includes three letters in another hand (apparently dictated by Hemingway) as well as one unsigned typed letter, frequently referencing loans between the two. In overall very good to fine condition, with tears to the bottom of the typed letter. A young Ernest Hemingway first met the recipient of these letters, Guy Hickok (addressed here as “Gros”) in the early 1920s when they were both acting as foreign correspondents for North American newspapers in Paris. Hemingway, working for the Toronto Star, began what would become an enduring friendship with the good-natured Hickok, who was on assignment for the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Hickok even provided the inspiration for Hemingway’s short story ‘Che Ti Dice La Patria?’ (collected in Men Without Women, 1927). This fabulous correspondence is congenial, unrestrained, and mildly profane, and lends tremendous insight into Hemingway’s life and work. Starting Bid $1000 www.RRAuction.com | 105

496. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Attractive

494. Gerhart Hauptmann.

German dramatist (1862– 1946) who won the 1912 Nobel Prize in Literature. Vintage matte-finish 6.25 x 8.25 portrait by Li Osborne, affixed to its original 7.5 x 10.5 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Gerhart Hauptmann, 1922.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered speckled discoloration to the image. Starting Bid $200

495. Nathaniel Hawthorne.

ALS signed “Nath’l Hawthorne,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.5 x 5, January 9, 1857. Letter written to R. J. Spiers from the US Consulate at Liverpool, in part: “Mrs. Hawthorne intended to send you a note of thanks for your very beautiful gifts… We are both of us delighted with the photographs, and shall always treasure them, in memory of Oxford, and of yourself and family. The blotting book is a most magnificent article.” In fine condition. The Hawthornes spent a weekend as house guests of Spiers in September 1856 following which, on December 26, 1856, Hawthorne had presented Spiers with a specially bound eleven-volume set of his own works. This gift evidently elicited a further reciprocal gift from Spiers, which Hawthorne acknowledges in this letter. Hawthorne paid further compliment to Spiers in the conclusion of his essay ‘Near Oxford,’ acknowledging his kind hospitality. Starting Bid $300

handwritten final stanza from the 1858 poem The Chambered Nautilus, penned on an off-white 7 x 4.25 sheet by Holmes, who signs at the conclusion, “Oliver Wendell Holmes, Boston March 8th 1858.” The stanza, in full: “Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul, / As the swift seasons roll! / Leave thy low-vaulted past! / Let each new temple, nobler than the last, / Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast, / Till thou at length art free, / Leaving thine outgrown shell by life’s unresting sea!” Affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition. The Chambered Nautilus was first published in the February 1858 issue of The Atlantic Monthly in Holmes’ ‘Breakfast-Table’ column. Starting Bid $200

Naked and the Dead. First edition. NY: Rinehart and Company, 1948. Hardcover with dust jacket (with Rinehart logo on copyright page and $4.00 price on front flap), 6 x 8.5, 721 pages. Signed on the half-title page in blue felt tip, “Norman Mailer.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG, with slight nicks and edge toning to dust jacket. A sought-after signed example of Mailer’s classic WWII novel, which ranked 51st on Modern Library’s list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. Starting Bid $200

497. Anna Brownell Jameson. ALS signed “Anna Jameson,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.25, 1840. Letter to Anna Isabella Noel-Byron, “Lady Byron,” the poet’s wife. In full: “Would the page of whom you were speaking last night, go to Lady Monson for a month or six weeks?—she only wants him while she is in London, & as it is of importance to her to have a boy of good character—& not easy to find one for so short an engagement she would be likely to overlook some outward deficiencies—moreover she is an excellent person & kind to all around her—particularly to her servants. Would you send the boy to 49 Park Street between 11 & 12 on Friday—if the situation suits him? I am sailing in extremest haste—& can only add my earnest hope that you are not the worse for yesterday.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling to the first page, and a strip of adhesive residue along the edge of the last page. Starting Bid $200

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498. Norman Mailer. Signed book: The

“She who is Fate cannot wish to make a second-hand Ibsen or a Boyesen or a something else out of me, can she?” 499. Rudyard Kipling. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, September 10, 1892. Lengthy letter to author and illustrator Mary Hallock Foote, known for her stories of the American West. In part: “Where in the world was the necessity of apologizing anyway? The fault was of my absent mindedness; but there is a Chinese proverb that says: ‘Inattention is often the truest form of civility,’ and by that canon I am the politest man alive…Why do you suppose does she decree that just at present my work shall depend on the peace of mind, health and amiability of a long she-Swede servant who threatens to depart and puts on her bonnet for flight at uncertain intervals? She who is Fate cannot wish to make a second-hand Ibsen or a Boyesen or a something else out of me, can she? Sometimes I wonder but more often I wish I had been born befo’ de war. Then I would have taken my dollars down South and bought me a man and a woman and perhaps, got some work of them. How do you manage in Idaho? Chinamen at $60 a month or kidnapped aliens from railway gangs? The subject interests me more deeply than anything else on the top of Earth at present. Some day I am going to write a new Inferno and every housekeeper in the United States will buy a copy… We’ve had another indignation meeting and the vote is that this community views with alarm and disgust, the expressed intention of Mrs. Hallock Foote to end The Chosen Valley next month. This community expected a solid year of the said story and refuses to be pacified even by the picture of the girl looking through the window…I respect people who can write, and draw but I more than respect those who can write and draw and house-keep…I’m sending you the English edition of my last verses. It’s a little better put together than the American one.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. A long and neatly penned letter by Kipling to a fellow writer. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

500. Vladimir Nabokov. Rare DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, August

4, 1969. Document extending a deadline for an option agreement between Nabokov and McGraw Hill International “with respect to the motion picture and allied rights in and to that certain literary work entitled ‘Ada or Ardor.’” Signed at the conclusion by Nabokov, and countersigned by a representative of Columbia Pictures. In fine condition, with punch and staple holes to the top. In 1969 Nabokov published Ada or Ardor: A Family Chronicle, his longest and arguably most difficult book, which he later referred to as his ‘most cosmopolitan and poetic novel.’ Noted scholar Alfred Appel also gave it high critical praise, writing that Ada ‘provides further evidence that [Nabokov] is a peer of Kafka, Proust and Joyce.’ Although Columbia Pictures would go on to pay half a million dollars for the film rights, the project never came to fruition. Nabokov is very rare in any form, and this piece is particularly desirable as it directly relates to one of his novels. Starting Bid $200

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Neruda’s ode to Simon Bolivar 501. Pablo Neruda. AQS on an off-white 7.5 x 5

album page, signed at the conclusion in ink, “Pablo Neruda, 1943, New York.” Neruda pens the second verse of his poem ‘Un Canto para Bolivar,’ famously read by Neruda at the University of Mexico on July 24, 1941, for the 101st anniversary of the death of Simon Bolivar. In full: “Tu pequeño cadáver de capitán valiente / ha extendido en lo inmenso su metálica forma, / de pronto salen dedos tuyos entre la nieve / y el australien pescador saca a la luz de pronto / tu sonrisa, tu voz palpitando en las redes.” The reverse bears an AMQS by the pianist Arthur Rubinstein, featuring four bars of the Polish national anthem, “Himno Polanco.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture. Starting Bid $300

Rare O’Neill portrait, signed four months after finishing Long Day’s Journey into Night 502. Eugene O’Neill. Scarce vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10

photo of Eugene O’Neill by the Ben Pinchot photography studio of Manhattan, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Fania, The eyes have it, what? Gene, with much love, Tao House, July 1941.” In fine condition, with light overall silvering. The recipient, Fania Marinoff, was a Russian-born American stage and screen actress married to Carl Van Vechten, an American writer and artistic photographer who was a patron of the Harlem Renaissance and the literary executor of Gertrude Stein. O’Neill remains exceedingly rare in signed photographs, with this example all the more desirable given its recipient and the significant date—some four months earlier, O’Neill finished revising the final version of his manuscript for Long Day’s Journey into Night, the scribe’s magnum opus and a four-act play widely considered one of the finest American plays of the 20th century. Starting Bid $300

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Orwell talks publishing from his hospital bed: “Both Evelyn Waugh’s & Graham Greene’s uniform editions are very cheap-looking”

503. George Orwell. ALS signed “George,” three pages

on two sheets, 6.5 x 7.75, March 8, 1948. Letter to novelist Anthony Powell, written while recovering from a diagnosis of tuberculosis at Hairmyres Hospital. He describes his reviewing work for the Times Literary Supplement and reports on improved health having embarked on a course of streptomycin. In part: “I’m…doing another book for the TLS (a rather dreadful anthology of recent American stuff called ‘Spearhead’)…I didn’t suppose they’d send me the Mark Twain book. (By the way, after many years of trying I have at last got hold of a very rare book, Van Wyck Brooks’s ‘The Tragedy of Mark Twain,’ which he afterwards called in & reissued in a garbled version.) I am a lot better. I am having a drug called streptomycin, which is a novelty in this country but is thought to be very good. It appears to be doing its stuff, though it’s too early for them to say for certain. The doctor says that my lung is healing up fast & that I ought to be out & about by the summer. Of course I should probably have to continue having treatment…I’ve arranged to bring out my uniform edition at the rate of a volume a year, & at present I have got six books to go in it, as I have suppressed several. I hope there’ll be others later…I had always wanted to have something very sort of chaste but solid in blue buckram for about 5/-. I notice both Evelyn Waugh’s & Graham Greene’s uniform editions are very cheap-looking. They don’t seem to be able to make a book now with covers that don’t bend. It makes me very envious to see American books.” In fine condition, with a few light stains. The review of ‘Spearhead’ that Orwell describes in the opening lines appeared in the Times Literary Supplement on April 17, 1948, and offered a long and wide-ranging review of current American poetry and prose. Orwell took sideswipes at, among others, William Carlos Williams and e.e. cummings, and noted that ‘Henry Miller’s favourite verb has been laboriously blacked out by hand, over a stretch of fifty pages.’ Admitted to Hairmyres Hospital while working on the iconic novel Nineteen EightyFour, Orwell became the first patient to receive streptomycin in Scotland; although his health at first showed improvement, he suffered severe side effects and the treatment had to be suspended after fifty days. In July, he returned to his solitary Barnhill farmhouse on the remote Scottish island of Jura, where he completed the manuscript of Nineteen Eighty-Four. Orwell’s autograph is scarce in any form, and this lengthy letter boasts especially desirable publishing content. Starting Bid $1000

504. Boris Pasternak. Russian writer and translator (1890–1960) whose novel Doctor Zhivago takes a place among the central works of twentieth-century literature. ALS in French, signed “B. Pasternak,” one page, 5 x 8, February 25, 1934. A brief note apologizing for his delay, which was caused by illness. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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Moving love letter by the author of The Little Prince 505. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. ALS in French, signed

“Antoine,” three pages on two sheets, 8.5 x 10.75, Cafe de la Regence letterhead, no date but circa 1929. A love letter to his former fiancee, Louise Leveque de Vilmorin. In part (translated): “It is absolutely necessary that I write to you. But I have nothing to say to you that I can express in words. It is far too intimate in me, it is too much mixed with me. And then, the violence of my distress, no word can contain it. But I must speak to you. It is not in the hope of being well understood. It is rather a desperate attempt. The words. As we drop pigeons travelers, we never know if they arrive. And then you see, it may be the gift itself that is more important than home. And I gave you everything myself. And I repeat to myself, this slavery. And nothing can stop you. I told you that I did not understand…I understand everything, I understand when you approach, when you stand out, when you come to me and when you exile me. You are a little for me an uncertain season where I ventured my illness under the sun. But nothing can surprise you because I also understand the strong things that hold you. This desire to be gathered. I do not know how to explain to you: a harvest sheltered from oneself. I thought your language, this invention of a world that always seems more true to me. In the shadow of the constant flight of pigeons.” In fine condition, with general light handling wear and splitting to a horizontal fold. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture. Starting Bid $500

“No noose is good noose”

507. Maurice Sendak. Signed

book: Where the Wild Things Are. First edition, with “Library of Congress catalog card number: 63-21253” on title page. NY: Harper & Row, 1963. Hardcover, 10 x 9.25. Neatly signed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “Maurice Sendak.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None, with light edge toning to boards and a gift inscription in an unknown hand at the top of the signed page. Starting Bid $200

508. Harriet Beecher Stowe. 506. Carl Sandburg. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 half-length photo of Carl Sandburg seated and reading a newspaper, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Kitty—no noose is good noose—CS.” In fine condition, with light rippling to the top and bottom edges. Starting Bid $200

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Crisp ink signature, “Very truly yours, H. B. Stowe,” on an offwhite 3.5 x 2.25 card, dated May 29, 1879, below. In fine condition, with old mounting remnants on the reverse. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

Early Napoleonic-era letter by the acclaimed French realist

509. Stendhal. French writer born Marie-Henri Beyle (1783–1842) considered

one of the earliest and foremost practitioners of realism. ALS in French, signed with a pseudonym, “Chapuis,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, November 7, 1813. Letter to his sister Pauline Perier-Lagrange. On the point of leaving Milan, he invites his sister to wait for him on the way to make the trip with him to Paris. In part (translated): “My business recalls me to Paris, my dear friend. It is possible that I leave November 12, but it is the 15th at the latest that I will start. I suppose you will wait for a brighter moment to make the trip to Paris. However, if you have the opportunity to do so, I would leave, as the occasion is bald, as said Japhet don Armenia. If you have nothing better to do, go to Cularo on Nov. 15 You will not expect it: 3 days at most. Otherwise, come to Bourgoin on the 16th or the 17th. I tenderly kiss your husband. I will only stay 20 to 24 hours. at most in Cularo; since the death of our poor grandfather, I have no heart in this city.” Addressed on the reverse in Stendhal’s hand. In fine condition, with light stains, a small repaired area to the right edge, and show-through from the address panel on the reverse. Stendhal was soon to be charged with the defense of his native city Grenoble, a mission which proved impossible considering the superiority of the coalition forces. “Chapius” was among the scores of pseudonyms he adopted during this period. Like many high-ranking Napoleonic officials, Stendhal found no place in the strictly diminished government of the Bourbon Restoration under King Louis XVIII, and he eventually settled in Milan, where he took up the literary pursuits for which he is remembered today. Starting Bid $500

Boldly signed portrait of the Anna Karenina scribe

510. Rabindranath Tagore.

Striking matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 close-up postcard photo of Tagore, neatly signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a light crease to the upper left corner, and light overall silvering. Starting Bid $200

511. Leo Tolstoy. Extremely desirable matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard portrait of Tolstoy in a seated pose with hands clasped together, nicely signed above his image in black ink. Addressed on the reverse in an unknown hand. In fine condition, with a crease to upper left corner passing through the first letter of the signature, and trivial ink marks to the bottom edge. A tremendous portrait of the esteemed Russian author boasting a bold, crisp signature. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 111

Neatly inscribed “from a known unknown”

513. Virginia Woolf. ANS signed

512. Ivan Turgenev. Highly influential Russian author (1818–1883) whose 1862 novel Fathers and Sons remains one of the pillars of nineteenth-century literature. Rare 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Turgenev by Martin Hirsch of Carlsbad, signed and inscribed on the reverse in ink, “Frau Paula Schreder, von einem bekannten Unbekannten [from a known unknown], Ivan Turgenjew, Carlsbad, 1ter Juli 1875.” In fine condition, with the top edge trimmed. A striking portrait of the Russian realist, rarely seen in signed examples. Starting Bid $500

“V. Woolf,” penned on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 Monk’s House postcard belonging to her husband Leonard Woolf, postmarked August 15, 1936. A note to James E. Turner, in full: “Many thanks for the copy of Prose which I have read with interest. Best wishes for its success.” Woolf adds “Mrs.” to the upper portion of the postcard. In fine condition, with a light diagonal crease to the right blank area. Starting Bid $200

Demanding his share of an unauthorized broadcast “based on my novel The Black Path of Fear” 514. Cornell Woolrich. American writer (1903–1968) who is best known for his

crime fiction; his story It Had to Be Murder served as the source for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 classic Rear Window. TLS, one page, 6 x 9, Hotel Marseilles letterhead, November 11, 1946. Letter to literary agent H. N. Swanson, in part: “On Saturday Nov. 9th, the Camay Program, over CBS…presented Michele Morgan and Robert Cummings in a radio adaptation of The Chase. Seymour Nebenzal, the producer of that picture, also spoke on the program. This picture, The Chase, is based on my novel The Black Path of Fear. It was bought from me by the King Brothers, and later resold by them to Nebenzal. I want you to notify Nebenzal that I control radio rights to Black Path of Fear, that I did not grant permission for this radio performance of it, that I don’t want it to be repeated, and that I expect my customary share of the fee that was paid for this particular performance. You will of course deduct your commission from whatever amount is involved.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner, and a short tear to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

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515. Edward Abbey

Starting Bid $200

517. Gwendolyn Brooks

518. James M. Cain

519. Willa Cather

520. Agatha Christie

521. Mary Hemingway

522. MacKinlay Kantor

523. Elmore Leonard

524. Jack London

525. Carl Sagan

526. Maurice Sendak

527. John Steinbeck

528. John Updike

529. Tennessee Williams

530. Tom Wolfe

Starting Bid $200

516. Earl Derr Biggers

Starting Bid $200

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From Bruckner’s manuscript for his Symphony No. 8 in C minor 531. Anton Bruckner. Important Austrian composer (1824-1896) whose symphonies are considered emblematic of the final stage of Austro-German Romanticism. Autograph musical manuscript fragment, unsigned, one musically lined page, 10.5 x 14, no date but circa 1884-1887. One page from Bruckner’s manuscript score for the fourth movement of the first version of his 8th Symphony in C minor, with only the instrument names, clarinet notes in the 11th bar, and notes for the three C trumpets in bars 11 and 12. A statement of authenticity was penned at the bottom by music teacher Karl Aigner: “Dr. Ant. Bruckner’s Handschrift, St. Florian, 8 Septb 1912, Karl Aigner.” In very good to fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, a few mild stains, and some short edge tears. Symphony No. 8 in C minor was the last symphony Bruckner completed, and went through a number of revisions and editions before finalized. This is from the first version, which he revised after receiving harsh criticism-he sent it to conductor Hermann Levi for his input, who said Bruckner’s Seventh Symphony was the greatest symphony written after Beethoven, but that the Eighth was a confusing jumble. A tremendous piece from a figurehead of Romanticism. Starting Bid $500

532. Maria Callas. Attractive glossy 4.25 x 5.75 postcard photo of Callas as Imogene in the 1959 production of Il Pirata, signed in black felt tip, “Maria Callas, 1973.” In fine condition, with light rippling to top and bottom edges. Starting Bid $200

533. Erich Wolfgang Korngold.

Scarce AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3.25 card, signed in fountain pen by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, who pens a bar of music above. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Choice Viennese portrait of the revered composer 534. Franz Liszt. Scarce

2.5 x 4 cartede-visite photo of Liszt by Fritz Luckhardt of Vienna, boldly signed in ink, “F. Liszt.” In fine condition, with a light stain to the bottom border. Starting Bid $300

“Mr. Mendelssohn” visits London to hear Lind sing 535. Felix MendelssohnBartholdy. Third-person

ALS, signed within the text, “Mr. Mendelssohn,” one page, 4.25 x 7, April 28, 1847. Letter to Mrs. Erskine, possibly the wife of the Scottish orientalist and historian William Erskine, in full: “Mr. Mendelssohn presents his Compts. to Mrs. Erskine & regrets most sincerely not to be able to accept of Mrs. Erskine’s very kind invitation; as he must leave London already next week he is not sure whether he will be able to thank Mrs. Erskine in person for her kind note, but he hopes to find an opportunity of doing so.” In fine condition. Mendelssohn was known to have been in London in April 1847, to hear Jenny Lind sing in Meyerbeer’s Robert le Diable. Mendelssohn greatly admired Lind and in the 1840s she became a protégée—it was rumored that in 1847 he had written to her to suggest an elopement, though she was married at the time. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

536. Giacomo Puccini. Signed

book: Il Tabarro, Suor Angelica, Gianni Schicchi. Paris: G. Ricordi & Co., 1919. Hardcover, 8.25 x 10.75, 234 pages. Signed and inscribed in Italian on the title page in bold black ink by Giacomo Puccini, who adds the date, “1919, Firenze.” In very good condition, with some light staining and foxing to the signed page; the covers are stained and chipped, and the partially detached spine shows damage. Il Tabarro, Suor Angelica, and Gianni Schicchi comprise the three one-act operas of Puccini’s Il trittico, with each concerning the concealment of death: a horrific episode (Il tabarro) in the style of the Parisian Grand Guignol; a sentimental tragedy (Suor Angelica); and a comedy (Gianni Schicchi). Starting Bid $200

537. Giacomo Puccini.

Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and ‘Tosca.’ ALS in Italian, signed “G. Puccini,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 9, Torre del Lago letterhead, circa 1921. Untranslated letter to Maria Bianca Ginori, the daughter of Puccini’s friend and La boheme dedicatee, the Marchese Carlo Ginori Lisci. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Puccini’s own hand. Puccini lived and worked in a villa in the seaside town of Torre del Lago, which is today the host of the annual Festival Puccini. Starting Bid $200

538. Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Superb early vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.25 Russian postcard photo of Rachmaninoff in a seated pose, crisply signed in ink in Cyrillic, “S. Rachmaninoff, 1914.” In fine condition, with moderate signature contrast. Starting Bid $200

539. Arnold Schonberg. Austrian-born

composer (1874–1951) whose development of the ‘twelve-tone’ system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovations in the history of 20th century music. ALS in German, one page, 8.25 x 11, stamped personal letterhead, October 18, 1913. Letter to the Wiener Volksbildungsverein (the Vienna Adult Education Association), responding to an invitation to give a lecture and suggesting a theme for the talk (“Aus Meiner Werkstatt [From My Workshop]”). In very good to fine condition, with light creasing. Starting Bid $200

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The great Romantic introduces a Dutch musician 540. Robert Schumann.

Highly important German composer and pianist (1810–1856) whose distinctively lyrical musical language, especially evident in his keyboard works and art songs, made him one of the central figures of the German Romantic tradition. ALS in German, signed “R. Schumann,” one page on the reverse of his 3 x 1.75 personal calling card, no date. A note to musical writer and musician August Schmidt, introducing a musician named Puyn, who is visiting from Amsterdam. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

541. Dimitri Shostakovich. Vintage glossy 3.25 x

A quote from ‘Petrushka’

5.25 postcard photo of Dimitri Shostakovich in an austere front-facing pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by the composer, who adds the date below, “26 VII 1959.” In very good to fine condition, with a few small scuffs and creases, and poor contrast to the handwriting against his dark jacket. Starting Bid $200

542. Johann Strauss II.

Eminent Viennese composer (1825–1899) known as the ‘Waltz King,’ who is remembered for such classics as ‘The Beautiful Blue Danube’ and the ‘Emperor Waltz,’ and for the operetta staple, ‘Die Fledermaus.’ ALS in German, signed “Johann Strauss,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 6.75, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Emma Pollak, his wife’s cousin, apologizing for refusing an invitation due to the departure of his wife Adele for a curative vacation to the spa town of Franzensbad. In fine condition, with complete, clean separation along the central horizontal fold. Starting Bid $200

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543. Igor Stravinsky. AMQS in pencil on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card, signed below, “Igor Stravinsky, Paris, 1936.” Stravinsky writes a line from his second ballet ‘Petrushka,’ first performed by Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on June 13, 1911. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300 544. Giuseppe Verdi. ANS in Ital-

ian, signed “G. Verdi,” penned on a 3.5 x 2 calling card belonging to Verdi, December 1, 1900. An untranslated note to Ernesto Conigliaro. In fine condition, with old adhesive residue to the upper corners of the blank reverse. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Verdi’s own hand. Starting Bid $200

Dedicated to his Bayreuth collaborator 545. Richard Wagner. Exquisite

4.5 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Wagner by Fritz Luckhardt, signed and inscribed on the reverse to Carl Brandt, a close collaborator of Wagner at Bayreuth, in ink, “Dear Brandt, when we have come to the last fire, we want to slaughter Lachnerin, a rooster, this I am praising, your thankful Richard Wagner.” In fine condition, with minor surface loss along the front top edge and some speckling to the image. Starting Bid $500

546. Richard Wagner. ALS in

German, signed “Rich. Wagner,” one page, 5.25 x 8.5, May 10, 1873. Letter concerning the shipment of a brochure relating to the building of the Bayreuth Festival Theatre, whose topping out ceremony was celebrated on August 2nd that year. In very good to fine condition, with three horizontal folds, scattered light creasing, and some light ink offsetting from being folded prematurely. Accompanied by an ink signature of his son, Siegfried Wagner, and an unsigned postcard portrait of Siegfried Wagner. Starting Bid $300

547. John Coltrane.

Someday My Prince Will Come album signed neatly on the back cover in black ballpoint by John Coltrane. In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing and soiling, and an ownership notation to upper left corner. The record is not included. Coltrane departed the Miles Davis Quintet to form his own quartet in the summer of 1960, but not before making two cameo appearances on Someday My Prince Will Come, adding solos on the title track and on ‘Teo,’ a song likely inspired by producer and saxophonist Teo Macero. Starting Bid $200

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“I have listened to the album, Ballads From The Dust Bowl,” Guthrie writes, preparing to reissue “HARD TRAVELING” and “PASTURES OF PLENTY” on Folkways Records 548. Woody Guthrie. TLS, signed, “Woody Guthrie,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x

9.75, March 19, 1946. Letter to Moe Asch and Marian Distler. In full: “I have listened to the album, Ballads From The Dust Bowl, and like the cover better than I thought I did. I think this cover will look better to a customer on a shelf or in a window than it does to me...The Letter and Words to the Songs on the inside front cover are too small to read. It is like hunting back into the archives of folk songs for something that is right there in front of you. Would like to see these words put in the backside also so as to blow up to bigger size. But I know that it takes practice to get very good at anything and even after you get good at it takes money. And even after you get money it takes time and labor. The order that I like the records are: MY NEW FOUND LAND / PASTURES OF PLENTY / HARD TRAVELING / RAMBLING BLUES / CURFEW / TALKING COLUMBIA. Shirley is Nineteen, she lives with us and watches Cathy, she belongs to the AYD and gets lots of Daily Worker Subs. She just now heard the recording, The Curfew Blow, and asked me what it was about. I said I didn’t know. She asked did I make it up? I told her yes. She asked, ‘About anything specific?’ And I just stood here by the fonograf [sic] and looked down towards the floor. I guess I can criticize other folks records lots plainer than I can my own. I would for this and other similiar [sic] reasons get a big kick out of looking at all comment favorable and not so favorable that you stir up with the Ballads from the Dustbowl.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, light creasing to three corners, a bit heavier to top right, otherwise fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Incredible fully signed Highway to Hell poster, with a huge Bon Scott autograph 549. AC/DC. Highly sought-after original color 23.75 x 33.25 poster for an AC/DC concert at Stadthalle in Offenbach, Germany on November 20, 1979, as part of their Highway to Hell Tour, listing Judas Priest as the special guest, signed in black felt tip, “Bon, AC/DC,” “Cliff, AC/DC,” “Angus Young, AC/DC,” “Malcolm Young,” and “Phil Rudd.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, tack holes to corners, and a short tear to the bottom edge. A tremendous fully signed poster made all the more desirable by the awesome Highway to Hell cover art and the rare presence of Bon Scott, who would pass away just three months after this concert on February 19, 1980. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

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550. AC/DC.

Fly on the Wall album by AC/ DC, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, and Simon Wright. In fine condition, with a few light creases and a discount cut to the bottom edge. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

551. AC/DC: Bon Scott and Angus Young. Sought-after

ink signatures and inscriptions, “To Michael from Angus Young, AC/ DC” and “To Michael, Bon, AC/DC,” on an offwhite 6 x 8.25 notebook sheet, which features an affixed ticket stub for an AC/DC concert at the University of Tennessee on May 23, 1979. In very good to fine condition, with light intersecting folds, and scattered light creasing. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

Beautiful Beatles autographs on a rare first issue Parlophone card, signed days before recording Please Please Me

552. Beatles. Hugely appealing Par-

lophone Records promo card, 3.5 x 5.75, showing the Beatles posing together behind their instruments, crisply and neatly signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” “John Lennon,” and “Ringo Starr.” Archivally matted and framed with a reproduced image of the card’s front image—taken by Dezo Hoffman at Abbey Road Studios on September 4, 1962, when the Beatles were recording their first single, ‘Love Me Do’—and a large photo of the group to an overall size of 16.75 x 22.5; backing of frame has a window for viewing front side of card. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, which reads, in part: “These signatures are on the reverse of a rare October, 1962 first issue Parlophone Records promotional photocard…[and] were obtained on February 15, 1963, when the Beatles were performing at the Ritz Ballroom, King’s Heath, Birmingham, England. Signed first issue Parlophone cards are very scarce, making this an extremely rare and desirable signed Beatles item.” Four days before signing this card, the Beatles spent a full day recording 10 songs for their debut album, Please Please Me, at EMI’s Abbey Road Studios in London. Given the close proximity to the recording of their historic debut, this clean cast of bold Fab Four autographs—accomplished on a rare first issue Parlophone card—exists as one of the very finest Beatles items we have ever offered. Starting Bid $1000

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Exceedingly rare fully signed ‘promo slick’ for A Hard Day’s Night 553.

Beatles. Amazing original promotional cover slick for the British album release of A Hard Day’s Night by the Beatles, presented to a stewardess on Fab Four’s flight from London to Liverpool on July 10, 1964, signed in black ballpoint, “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” “Paul McCartney,” and “Ringo Starr,” with each band member signing on the line of his respective images. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, a somewhat heavier central vertical crease which passes through each signature, and areas of moderate signature contrast. The record is included. Given its spectacular display potential as fully signed cover artwork, this promo slick is more desirable than a typical Beatles-signed LP, as those are often signed on the back. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Vivian Nevin stating, in part: “This is to certify that the Promo Cover for the album ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ was signed & obtained during the flight from London to Liverpool as The Beatles flew back to their home city on a British Eagle Airlines aircraft, 10th July 1964. The band was ‘coming home’…to celebrate the grand success they had achieved…including conquering America & a successful world tour. On that day they also attended a civic reception in their honour during the afternoon at the city’s Town Hall with the Lord/Lady Mayor & to make a personal appearance for the Northern premiere of their first full-length feature film, ‘A Hard Day’s Night,’ at the Odeon Cinema that same evening. It was also the date of the album’s release; this was to make the cover unique from that date fully signed. From Speke airport some 200,000 people packed every inch of the route to the City…Since that momentous occasion it has been said that the group valued this reception more than any other in their career! A total of 4 stewardesses on the flight were each given a signed copy as a personal ‘Thank You’ from the group on this historic day for The Beatles & indeed Liverpool. I was employed as an Air Stewardess from the beginning of 1964 for 1 year on British Eagle Airlines working throughout my career on the Britannia Aircrafts.” Also included is a short handwritten statement of provenance and an original color glossy portrait of Nevin on the stairway to one of the planes, as well as a photo of the other stewardesses, holding matching signed slicks, greeting the Beatles at the bottom of the stairs to their plane. A letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, is also included, which reads, in part: “This album flat…was the final version of the front cover of the LP which would have been used in the assembly of the album jacket—but it was ‘taken off the line’ before being laminated and had it not, there is no doubt that it would have been incorporated as a component of a fully constructed Parlophone Records LP jacket…This item was gifted to a British Eagle Airlines stewardess who was working on the Beatles’ flight from London to their hometown…After it was signed by The Beatles, the album cover flat was presented by the band as a thank you for good service provided by the stewardesses on that day. There were four such, and this one is autographed as nicely as it could have been by all on that day, which coincidentally was also the day the ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ album was released.” Starting Bid $2500 120 |

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Rare fully signed program from the Fab Four’s controversial performance at the Prince of Wales Theatre 554. Beatles. Hugely desirable official program for the Beatles’ infamous ap-

pearance at London’s Prince of Wales Theatre on November 4, 1963, or a royal variety performance before Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother, 8.25 x 11.75, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “To Gwyneth, love from the Beatles, Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon, xxx,” “Ringo Starr, xxx,” and “George Harrison.” The front cover is also signed and inscribed by Wilfrid Brambell, who played McCartney’s uncle in A Hard Day’s Night, Harry H. Corbett, and one other. The program is also signed on the inside by several of the events performers. In very good to fine condition, with overall soiling, edge creasing, and handling wear to the cover; interior pages are all clean, with the exception of mottled staining to the title page. The band’s selection as part of the Royal Variety Performance did much to propel Beatlemania across the whole of England. The group performed four songs—’From Me to You,’ ‘She Loves You,’ ‘Till There Was You,’ and ‘Twist and Shout’—and when ITV broadcasted the show a week later on November 10, an estimated 21 million people tuned in. This was also the event where John Lennon took a jab at the Crown with his famous bit of stage banter: ‘For our last number I’d like to ask your help. The people in the cheaper seats clap your hands. And the rest of you, if you’d just rattle your jewelry.’ A magnificent, fully signed piece from one of the earliest Beatles controversies. Starting Bid $1000

555. Beatles. Vintage ball-

point signatures of John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr on an off-white 5 x 3 card clipped from the reverse of a menu. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, and light staining from old mounting residue on the reverse. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a provenance letter from the niece of the original recipient, who notes that the autographs were obtained at the George Hotel in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England on December 10, 1963, while the Beatles were en route to Doncaster to perform at the Gaumont Theatre. Starting Bid $1000

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Scarce note from “G. Harrisongs”

556. Beatles: George Harrison. ANS signed “G. Harrisongs,”

penned in felt tip on an off-white 6.5 x 7 sheet, which reads, in full: “Is there any particular reason for these cheques being Harrisongs?” In fine condition. Consignor indicates that the note dates to the late 1960s. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

A message to Yoko’s daughter Kyoko, with sketches by Lennon 557. Beatles: Lennon and Ono.

Unusual ALS written by Yoko Ono to her daughter Kyoko featuring a sketch by John Lennon on the reverse. Letter is signed by Yoko, “Your mommy,” one page, 8.75 x 4.5, no date but circa May 1971. In part: “We hear that you are in New York. You must be glad to see your old room and old toys. We miss you very much. We hope to see you very soon. We are working on it so you can see us, too-Just like mommy promised you in the car-Remember? Don’t worry. Everything will be very nice soon.” Lennon has written “KYOKO” on the reverse, incorporating sketches of himself and Yoko in the letters and adding a sketch of Kyoko below. Also includes the original envelope bearing several affixed stamps from Spain, addressed in Lennon’s hand: “Kyoko Ono Cox, c/o Larry Cox, 36 West 22nd Street, N.Y. N.Y., Amerika, U.S.A.,” adding “For Kyoko, From Ummy, xxxxx” on the reverse.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Tony Cox, the ex-husband of Yoko Ono and father of Kyoko, certifying the authenticity of the piece, as well as full letters of authenticity from REAL, JSA, and PSA/DNA. Ono and Cox were married during the 1960s and Ono gave birth to Kyoko in August 1963. Cox won custody of Kyoko after their divorce was finalized in 1969, and in 1971 he disappeared with Kyoko and raised her under a different name. John and Yoko searched for Kyoko for years to no avail; it was not until 1998 that Yoko and Kyoko were reunited. Starting Bid $300 122 |

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Concerning “Paul McCartney’s withdrawal from the Beatles”

558. Beatles: John Lennon. Rare DS, unsigned, three pages, 8.5 x 14, May 13, 1971. A mimeographed copy of a notes

of conference meeting between John Lennon, H. H. Monroe, and representatives from Ashurst, Morris Crisp & Co., and Thornton Baker & Co., which was organized to “examine the taxation implications arising on Paul McCartney’s withdrawal from the Beatles and the companies associated with them.” Although Lennon does not sign the document, he underlines and parenthesizes several relevant passages in green felt tip, and adds to the top of the first page: “Memo from P. McCartneys council to P. McCarntey [sic].” In fine condition. McCartney wanted all four members of the Beatles to officially end their partnership via a contract that would enable each band member to freely go their separate ways. However, as this document reveals, and Lennon makes known, a close to their partnership would inevitably result in the band paying a tax. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. Starting Bid $200

559. Beatles: John Lennon. Ballpoint signature, “John Lennon,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with light handling wear and a small stain in the left margin. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from REAL and Tracks. Starting Bid $200

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560. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Circa

1965-1966 ballpoint signature, “Paul McCartney,” on an off-white 6 x 4 lightly lined sheet of stationery. In very good to fine condition, with light intersecting folds, and light creasing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, which reads: “In the mid-sixties I and my brothers where playing in the street, my dad came out from the local pub to take us there because Paul and George Harrison where in there with Paul’s uncle who lived locally. Paul and George had been playing the piano and singing with the people in the pub, The Berwick which was in a side street between Tweed St. and Berwick St. Me and my brothers stood on the window ledges to see them, when they came out they gave us crisps and lemonade, chatted with us and gave us autographs.” Starting Bid $200

The Godfather of Soul’s stylish stage jacket and vest

562. James Brown. James Brown’s personally-owned and

-worn black jacket and vest, pinned to a large 40 x 32 mount, with engraved plaque reading, “Authentic Stage Jacket & Vest Worn By The Godfather Of Soul James Brown,” as well as two laundry tickets for the stage suit and a ‘Please Please Please’ album cover. The suit is lined with a groovy floral-patterned silk. Also includes a Federal Express receipt for the shipment of the suit from “James Brown Enterprises.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

563. The Eagles. The Long

561. Beatles: Paul and Linda McCartney. Vintage

matte-finish 9.75 x 7.75 photo of Paul and Linda McCartney seated with another gentleman during a lighthearted photo shoot, signed in black ink, “Paul McCartney,” who adds a smiley face sketch and cartoonish “Bang!” flag to his right hand, and “Linda McCartney,” who adds a small figure with wings. Matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 12.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Run album by the Eagles, signed on the front cover in silver ink by Don H e n l e y, J o e Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Don Felder, and Glenn Frey. In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a ticket stub for an Eagles ticket at the Myriad Convention Center in Oklahoma City on February 14, 1980, a laminated “All Areas” access pass for the Eagles’ The Long Run Tour in the fall of 1979, and a glossy photo of the band bearing signatures inherent to the original photo. Starting Bid $200

Jimi and the Experience jam the Adelphi 564. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Highly

sought-after ballpoint signatures, “Jimi Hendrix,” “Noel Redding,” and “Mitch, x,” on individual 3.75 x 3 multicolored cards. Also included is a light green 5.25 x 3.5 album page signed in ballpoint by The Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens, and Engelbert Humperdinck. In fine condition, with trimmed edges, and a small old tape stain to the upper left corner of each page. Consignor notes that all of the autographs were obtained at the Adelphi Theatre in Slough, England on April 28, 1967. Buried behind the chart-topping Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens, and Engelbert Humperdinck, the Jimi Hendrix Experience received modest billing on their stop at the Adelphi Theatre on April 28th. By year’s end they were one of the most sought-after tickets in live music, soaring high off the successful debut of Are You Experienced and their now-legendary performance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $1000

566. Bob Marley. Highly appealing Island 565. Janis Joplin. Rare ballpoint signature, “Love, Janis Joplin,” who

adds a small heart on an off-white 9 x 6 sheet. Handsomely matted and framed with an original handbill for her show at the Hemisphere Arena in San Antonio on October 18, 1969, to an overall size of 14.75 x 21.75. In very good condition, with overall creasing and multiple intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

Records 45 RPM record sleeve signed in black felt tip, “All the best, Bob Marley.” In very good condition, with overall creasing, and wear to the top edge. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. A fantastic uninscribed offering with a bold signature and wonderful display value. Starting Bid $200

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Pink Floyd’s prog rock masterwork, The Wall, signed by the entire band 567. Pink Floyd. Highly sought-after

The Wall promotional album by Pink Floyd, signed neatly on the front cover in black ballpoint by David Gilmour, and in blue ballpoint by Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright. In very fine condition. The record is included. The last studio album to feature Pink Floyd’s classic early lineup, this fully signed record is enhanced furthermore by a cast of crisp autographs against the sleeve’s iconic background—albums signed by all four members are becoming increasingly rare, especially so given that Waters and Gilmour routinely refuse to autograph items the other has already signed. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Perry Cox, which notes the dates of each signing: Mason at Studio Instrument Rentals in Hollywood on February 17, 2008; Waters at Il Sole in West Hollywood on April 26, 2008; Wright at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on May 12, 2008; and Gilmour in New York City in May 1984. Starting Bid $1000

Early 1967 signatures from “The Pink Floyd” 568. Pink Floyd. Sought-after early ink signatures and inscription, “Love to Louise, The Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett, x,” “Roger Waters,” and “Nick Mason, xx,” on an off-white 8 x 10 lightly lined sheet of stationery. Also included is a 3.75 x 4 magazine photo of Richard Wright in profile, signed in black ballpoint, “Rick Wright.” In overall very good to fine condition, with overall creasing to the notebook page, and old tape to the edges of the Wright photo. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the brother-in-law of the original recipient, which reads, in part: “[On March 28] 1967 the Pink Floyd played in Bristol at the Corn Exchange venue Chinese R and B Jazz Club. My wife’s brother (Louise). Went to see them and the following day managed with some friends to locate the hotel they stayed in (I believe it was the ‘Hawthorn’s Hotel’ in Bristol), opposite the Bristol Grammar school where he was a student. The Pink Floyd came out and he managed to obtain the three autographs…not sure why only Syd, Roger and Nick signed it (maybe Richard was getting the next venue ready??).” Starting Bid $300

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572. Elvis Presley.

G. I. Blues signed by Sergeant Presley

Vintage color Hotel Sahara postcard for The Donald O’Connor Show, 8 x 5, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Elvis Presley. In very good condition, with overall creasing, and some light stains. Encapsulated in a plastic Beckett authentication holder and accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

“‘Loving You,’ Elvis Presley”

569. Elvis Presley. Very desirable G. I. Blues album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Elvis Presley. In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing, corner creasing, and partial edge separation. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $300

571. Elvis Presley. Vintage

ballpoint signature, “Thanks! Elvis Presley,” on a white 3 x 3.5 lined slip. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

570. Elvis Presley. Vintage 8 x 10 program photo of Elvis in

a stylish zippered jacket, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Joyce, ‘Loving You,’ Elvis Presley.” In very good condition, with overall wrinkling/ceasing from being once glued into a scrapbook (old scrapbook page remnants on the reverse), and the recipient’s mailing sticker affixed to the upper right corner. Loving You, released by Paramount in 1957, was Elvis’s first starring role in a feature film; the soundtrack, featuring the hit single ‘(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear,’ spent ten weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. Starting Bid $200

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“Queen still has a home in America”— incredible gold sales award for Innuendo, with rare ‘thank you’ letter signed by the entire band 573. Queen. Hugely desirable official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA gold sales award presented to “WXTB to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Hollywood Records cassette and C.D. ‘Innuendo.’” Framed with its CD, cassette, plate, small album cover, and an incredibly rare TLS letter from Queen, signed in black felt tip by Freddie Mercury and Brian May, in black ballpoint by Roger Taylor, and in blue ink by John Deacon, 8.25 x 11.75, Queen Productions Ltd. letterhead, dated June 1991, addressed to a “Queen Fan,” in full: “Thank you for your support in helping Queen, in our 20th year, achieve Gold sales status on INNUENDO. You have proven to us, through your energetic and positive endorsement of the project, that Queen still has a home in America.” The display measures to an overall size of 21 x 17. In fine condition. Innuendo was released on February 5, 1991, and was Queen’s last record released during Freddie Mercury’s lifetime—he sadly passed away on November 24, 1991, some nine months after the album’s release. Session notes for ‘The Show Must Go On,’ the last track from this album: After listening to John Deacon and Roger Taylor playing the chord sequence that later on would be the basis for almost the entire song, Brian May sat down with Freddie Mercury and the two of them decided the theme of the song and wrote some lyrics. May wrote down the rest of the words as well as the melody, and added a bridge with a chord sequence inspired by Pachelbel’s Canon. Demo versions featured May singing, having to sing some parts in falsetto because they were too high. When Brian May presented the final demo to Mercury, he had doubts that Mercury would be physically capable of singing the song’s highly demanding vocal line, due to the extent of his illness at the time. To May’s surprise, when the time came to record the vocals, Mercury consumed a measure of vodka and said “I’ll f*cking do it, darling!” then proceeded to perform the vocal line in one take without problems. Starting Bid $300

574. Rolling Stones. Vintage ballpoint sig-

natures, “Mick Jagger,” “Keith Richard,” “Brian Jones,” “Bill Wyman,” and “The Rolling Stones, Love, Charlie Boy,” on individual off-white slips, each approximately 4 x 2.75, affixed to a pair of 7.5 x 11.5 handmade presentation sheets. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance that states that the autographs were obtained on June 25, 1965, in a dressing room in the Baltic Arena in Malmo, Sweden. Starting Bid $200

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‘Frankenstrat’ Art Series guitar played by EVH at the Toyota Center in 2008 575. Eddie Van Halen.

Stage-used Charvel EVH Art Series electric guitar with black and white stripe pattern, played during a Van Halen concert at the Toyota Center by Eddie Van Halen, who has signed the body in silver ink, “Houston, TX—1–28–’08, Van Halen 2008, Eddie Van Halen.” EVH Art Series back plate features an edition number of “159.” Includes a handsome custom hardshell carrying case with large “EVH” logo to inner lining. In fine condition. Designed by the master himself, the Charvel EVH Art Series guitar is based on Eddie Van Halen’s original Frankenstein guitar, which was the musician’s attempt to merge the sound of a classic Gibson guitar with the physical attributes and tremolo bar functionality of a Fender Stratocaster. The striped finish was the result of Van Halen painting the guitar differing colors, applying strips of masking tape after each coat, and then peeling to reveal his Shelleyan monstrosity. Accompanied by a photo of EVH playing the guitar on stage, as well as a certificate of authenticity signed by Van Halen, who affirms that he played guitar “159” on “January 28, 2008; Houston, TX.” A phenomenal stage-used axe once wielded by the legendary Eddie Van Halen. Starting Bid $1000

577. Amy Winehouse. Back to Black CD booklet signed 576. The Clash. London Calling album by The Clash, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Joe Strummer,” “Mick Jones,” “Paul Simonon,” and “Love, Topper Headon, xx.” In fine condition. The record is not included. Starting Bid $200

on the front in black felt tip, “Amy, x,” with a quick sketch of a heart above. In fine condition. The CD is not included. This was Winehouse’s multi-Grammy winning album that catapulted her to international stardom. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

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578. Ernst Bloch Starting Bid $200

579. Peter Cornelius Starting Bid $200

582. Anselm Huttenbrenner Starting Bid $300

585. Gian Carlo Menotti

586. Ignaz Moscheles

589. Pablo de Sarasate

590. Gaspare Spontini

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

580. Friedrich von Flotow

581. Umberto Giordano

Starting Bid $200

583. Herbert von Karajan

584. Zoltan Kodaly

587. Sergei Rachmaninoff

588. Camille Saint-Saens

Starting Bid $200

591. Luther Allison

592. Louis Armstrong

Starting Bid $200

593. Louis Armstrong and Earl â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fathaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hines

594. Sidney Bechet

595. Wayne Cochran

596. Miles Davis

597. Delta Blues Cartel

598. Duke Ellington

599. Ella Fitzgerald

600. Danny Gatton

601. Peter Green

602. John Lee Hooker

603. Edith Piaf

604. Cole Porter and Ella Fitzgerald

Starting Bid $200

605. Son Seals Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

606. Nina Simone

607. Victoria Spivey

Starting Bid $200

608. The Staple Singers Starting Bid $200

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609. Sarah Vaughan Starting Bid $200

610. Muddy Waters Starting Bid $200

613. 1980s Rock Starting Bid $200

616. 1999 Riverport Amphitheatre Starting Bid $200

620. Allman Brothers: Derek Trucks Band Starting Bid $200

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611. Bert Jansch

612. 1960s Rock

614. 1996 Riverport Amphitheatre

615. 1998 Riverport Amphitheatre

618. 2001 Riverport Amphitheatre

619. Allman Brothers

Starting Bid $200

617. 2000 Riverport Amphitheatre Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

621. Badfinger Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

622. The Beach Boys Starting Bid $200

623. The Beach Boys and Jeff Beck

Starting Bid $200

627. Beatles: Pattie Boyd

628. Beatles: George Martin

629. Beatles: Ringo Starr

630. Beatles: Klaus Voormann

Starting Bid $200

624. Beatles

625. Beatles

626. Beatles: Pete Best

Starting Bid $200

631. Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg

Starting Bid $200

632. Blondie

633. David Bowie

634. David Bowie

636. Buffalo Springfield

637. The Byrds: Clarence White

638. The Byrds: Clarence White

Starting Bid $200

635. James Brown Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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639. The Cars

Starting Bid $200

642. Phil Collins Starting Bid $200

646. Dave Clark Five

643. Alice Cooper Starting Bid $200

647. Donovan

Starting Bid $200

650. The Eagles: Meisner and Souther

651. The Everly Brothers

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

640. Eric Clapton

641. Eric Clapton

644. Elvis Costello

645. Elvis Costello and the Attractions

Starting Bid $200

648. Doobie Brothers Starting Bid $200

652. The Fifth Dimension

Starting Bid $200

649. The Doors: Jim Morrison Starting Bid $200

653. Peter Frampton Starting Bid $200

654. Aretha Franklin

655. Aretha Franklin

656. Jerry Garcia

657. Marvin Gaye

658. Grand Funk Railroad

659. Guns Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Roses

660. Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsys: Cox and Miles Starting Bid $200

661. Iron Maiden

662. Jackson Browne

663. The James Gang Starting Bid $200

664. The Jeff Beck Group

665. Jefferson Starship

667. Elton John

668. The Kinks

Starting Bid $200

666. Elton John Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

669. KISS

Starting Bid $200

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670. KISS

671. KISS

672. Led Zeppelin Starting Bid $200

673. Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page

676. Madness

677. The Monkees

Starting Bid $200

674. Little Richard

675. Lynyrd Skynyrd: Ronnie Van Zant

Starting Bid $200

678. Mott the Hoople

Starting Bid $200

679. Music

680. Roy Orbison

681. Roy Orbison

682. Pink Floyd

683. Elvis Presley: Scotty Moore

684. The Pretenders

685. The Pretenders

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

686. REO Speedwagon

688. Smokey Robinson and The Miracles

689. Rolling Stones: Ronnie Wood

Starting Bid $200

691. Simon and Garfunkel

692. Grace Slick

693. Souther Hillman Furay Band

694. Bruce Springsteen

695. T. Rex: Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn

696. Ten Years After

698. Thin Lizzy

699. Thin Lizzy

687. The Righteous Brothers

Starting Bid $200

690. Diana Ross

Starting Bid $200

697. Them

Starting Bid $200

700. Traffic

701. The Troggs

Starting Bid $200

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702. Robin Trower Starting Bid $200

703. Ike and Tina Turner Starting Bid $200

704. Ike and Tina Turner

Starting Bid $200

705. U2

706. U2

707. Van Halen

708. Eddie Van Halen

709. Vanilla Fudge

710. Gene Vincent Starting Bid $200

711. The Who: Pete Townshend

712. Edgar and Johnny Winter

713. The Yardbirds: Jimmy Page

714. The Youngbloods

715. Bee Gees

716. Lady Gaga

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

717. Madonna

Starting Bid $200

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718. AC/DC: Angus and Malcolm Young

719. Aerosmith

720. Allman Brothers Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

722. The Beach Boys

723. The Beach Boys

724. Beatles: Ringo Starr

Starting Bid $200

728. Chuck Berry

729. Chuck Berry

732. Blondie

733. Blue Oyster Cult

Starting Bid $200

726. Bee Gees

727. Tony Bennett

730. Chuck Berry

731. Black Sabbath

Starting Bid $200

721. The Band

725. Jeff Beck

Starting Bid $200

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734. James Brown Starting Bid $200

735. Eric Clapton Starting Bid $200

738. The Cure

Starting Bid $200

741. Deep Purple Starting Bid $200

745. Clint Eastwood Starting Bid $200

736. Eric Clapton

737. Leonard Cohen

739. The Cure: Robert Smith

740. Deep Purple

743. The Eagles

744. Clint Eastwood

Starting Bid $200

742. Depeche Mode Starting Bid $200

746. Faces

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

747. Faces

Starting Bid $200

748. Faces

Starting Bid $200

749. Aretha Franklin Starting Bid $200

750. Funkadelic Starting Bid $200

751. Matt Groening Starting Bid $200

752. Guns Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Roses: Slash Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

755. Jefferson Airplane

757. Elton John and Bernie Taupin

758. Judas Priest

759. B. B. King

760. Kings of Leon

761. KISS

762. Led Zeppelin: John Paul Jones

763. Jerry Lee Lewis

764. Courtney Love

754. The Jam

753. INXS

Starting Bid $200

756. Elton John Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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765. Courtney Love Starting Bid $200

769. The Moody Blues Starting Bid $200

766. Lovinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Spoonful Starting Bid $200

770. Van Morrison Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

771. Motorhead: Lemmy Kilmister

772. My Bloody Valentine

Starting Bid $200

775. Al Pacino

776. Luciano Pavarotti

777. Pearl Jam: Eddie Vedder

778. Tom Petty

779. Pink Floyd: Nick Mason

780. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters

773. Paul Newman

Starting Bid $200

774. Yoko Ono

768. Metallica

767. The Mamas and the Papas

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

781. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters

782. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters

783. The Police

784. The Police

785. Queen: May and Taylor

786. The Rascals Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

787. Lou Reed

788. Trent Reznor

789. The Righteous Brothers

790. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards

791. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards

792. Rolling Stones: Watts and Taylor

793. Rolling Stones: Charlie Watts

794. Saturday Night Fever

795. Scorpions

796. Scorpions

Starting Bid $200

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797. Sex Pistols

799. Smashing Pumpkins

800. Patti Smith

Starting Bid $200

802. The Supremes: Ross and Wilson

803. Talking Heads

804. U2: Bono

805. U2: Bono

806. Van Halen

807. Eddie Van Halen

808. Eddie and Alex Van Halen

Starting Bid $200

801. Soundgarden

Starting Bid $200

809. The Velvet Underground Starting Bid $200

798. Sex Pistols Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

810. The Who

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

811. Neil Young Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

812. ZZ Top

Starting Bid $200

813. Josephine Baker.

classic entertainment

Attractive color 6.75 x 9.25 paperstock photo of a topless Josephine Baker wearing a pearled outfit with red feather tail, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Madame and Mr. Casaravilla, with sincer[e] admiration and best wishes, Josephine Baker, Buenos Aires, July 15/39.” Affixed to a 9.25 x 11.75 cardstock mount. In very good to fine condition, with some light staining, and scattered flecks of surface loss. Baker’s response to her own nudity: ‘I wasn’t really naked. I simply didn’t have any clothes on.’ Starting Bid $200

814. Humphrey Bogart. Large vintage fountain pen signature, “Humphrey Bogart,” on an off-white 5 x 3 album page bearing a small affixed portrait. In fine condition. Originally obtained in person by a New York autograph collector who collected from the 1950s through the 2000s. Starting Bid $200

815. Marlon Brando.

Uncommon vintage fountain pen signature, “Marlon Brando,” on an off-white 5 x 3 album page. In fine condition, with a small area of adhesive residue to the lower right corner where a small clipping was once affixed. Originally obtained in person by a New York autograph collector who collected from the 1950s through the 2000s. Starting Bid $200

The requests and ramblings of Lenny Bruce 816. Lenny Bruce. Collection of autograph letters and notes from controversial stand-up comedian Lenny Bruce, dating between 1960 and 1966, and consisting of 10 pages written in pencil and ballpoint, with Bruce adding his signature a total of five times. Much of the collection is addressed to ‘Count’ Lewis DePasquale, a jazz keyboardist and organist who, after meeting Bruce in January 1960, became his right-hand man and frequent collaborator. The archive is comprised of four ALSs and an unsigned letter. Highlights include (spelling and grammar retained): A three-page letter to Count, in part: “See if you can buy the guitar, trumpet, saxophone and drummer that I loved in Atlantic city—you of course as leader you get $300. Per wk. See what the cheapest you can get them—talk to the guy at the Sir John Hotel,” with adding a brief postscript and adding his contact address: “Lenny Bruce, c/o S. Grush, 9460 Wilshire, Beverly Hills, Calif.” A one-page letter to Count, penned on Ritz-Carlton, Atlantic City stationery, in part: “I want you to go to Miami & rent a room for me…Love, Lenny Bruce.” A one-page letter, in part: “I bought a bracelet that was worth $8,000 dollars wholesale from a very good friend of mine Lewis. As soon as he writes and send’s bill of sale send him $150.00. Get the insurance co. pay off. Love, Lenny.” An airmail envelope bearing a handwritten letter to Count, in part: “Please take the black suit case and send to (tag on case) adres and hold the plaid one until I get…one from my agent. Sincerely, Len Bruce.”A notebook page written on both sides with pencil by Bruce, with the front addressed to “Norman,” and reads: “I’m leaving for Australia coming in Monday to see Hollywood for one day. I’d love to see 2 method boxers a spirited, ‘de lawd’…best to you all.”Also includes two vintage glossy 3.25 x 4.5 candid photos of Bruce sitting in a court room, as well as a heavily edited letter draft handwritten by DePasquale, which concerns his youngest son’s health and his household finances. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 145

A cast of seven from Casablanca

818. Charlie Chaplin. Bold

817. Casablanca. Impressive display containing seven signatures from stars of the classic 1942 film Casablanca, including: an ink signature, “Sincerely, Humphrey Bogart,” on a light blue 4.75 x 3 album page; a semi-glossy 4.75 x 3 photo, signed in blue ink, “Ingrid Bergman”; a pencil signature, “Good luck, Peter Lorre,” on a peach-colored 3.25 x 1.25 sheet; a glossy 7 x 9 photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Leonid Kinskey, ‘83”; a glossy 7 x 9 photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Henreid”; a matte-finish 3 x 4.75 photo, signed in fountain pen, “Conrad Veidt, 1952”; and a 4.75 x 5 handbill for a 1952 concert at the Boston Summer Theatre, signed in fountain pen, “Claude Rains.” Handsomely double-matted and framed with additional Casablanca imagery to an overall size of 37 x 57. In overall fine condition, with some dings and wear to frame. Starting Bid $200

fountain pen signature, “Charlie Chaplin, May 20th, 1930,” who adds brilliant sketches of a bowler hat, bamboo cane, and dress shoes on an offwhite 3.75 x 5.75 album page. In fine condition. A decidedly bold and crisp signature with appealing ‘Tramp’ outfit drawings dating to production of the silent masterpiece City Lights. Starting Bid $200

819. Charlie Chaplin. Menu for the Critics’ Circle luncheon honoring Charlie Chaplin in London on October 10, 1952, two pages, 6 x 9.5, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Charlie Chaplin. The lower right corner of the menu features a handsome print of a sketch showing Chaplin as the ‘Little Tramp.’ In very good to fine condition, with light staining and creasing. Starting Bid $200

A star is born!—the 14-year-old Garland signs a gorgeous Bull portrait 820. Judy Garland. Stunning vintage oversized matte-finish

10 x 13 MGM portrait by Clarence Sinclair Bull of young Garland, signed and inscribed in black fountain pen, “To Martha—Best always from Judy Garland.” Reverse bears a Clarence Sinclair Bull/MGM credit stamp. In fine condition, with a few small stains to the border and minor silvering to darker areas of the image. Garland was just 14 years old—only a year into her MGM contract with just one short and one feature behind her—when she signed this fabulous portrait! Starting Bid $300

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821. Audrey Hepburn. Gorgeous

vintage glossy 8 x 10 double weight Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Audrey Hepburn from circa 1952, signed nicely in blue ink. In fine condition, with a few light surface creases. In the same year this photo was taken, Hepburn starred in her first significant role in Secret People before being discovered for William Wyler’s Roman Holiday. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

822. Audrey Hepburn. Huge

felt tip signature, “Audrey Hepburn,” on an off-white 7 x 1.5 card. Beautifully double-matted with a massive portrait of Hepburn in her classic role as Holly Golightly in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s to an overall size of 36 x 29. In very fine condition. A gorgeous oversized display piece. Starting Bid $200

823. Alfred Hitchcock.

Bold ink selfportrait sketch of Hitchcock’s immediately recognizable profile on an offwhite 6.5 x 6.5 sheet, boldly signed in ink, “from, Alfred Hitchcock.” Double-matted with a portrait to an overall size of 19 x 13.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

824. Harry Houdini. A Kingbreaker key and lock possibly

owned and modified by Houdini, as-found from the collection of fellow escape artist and magician Joseph Kolar. The key is tied to a Reese padlock with original accompanying handwritten note: “Supposed to be a key to open a special cuff Houdini had made to stick handcuff men with—something I used to watch for. I don’t know if he had such a cuff or if one of his gags to keep others away.” Includes a printed 1935 Christmas letter signed by Houdini’s wife, “Beatrice Houdini,” addressed to Joseph Kolar’s daughter, “Betty Jane Kolar, Billed as the World’s Youngest Magician.” In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Massive Hurrell portrait of the Golden Age Barrymore 825. George Hurrell. Pre-

eminent celebrity photographer of the 20th century (1904–1992) who helped to create Hollywood’s glamour shot. Enormous limited edition matte-finish 36 x 48 portrait of actor John Barrymore holding a cigarette, numbered 18/50, boldly and prominently signed in black ink by the legendary photographer, “Hurrell.” In fine condition. A remarkable portrait, rare in this large format. Starting Bid $200

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826. Grace Kelly.

Beautiful glossy 8 x 10 photo of Grace Kelly in her prime, resting a hand on her cheek in a glamorous reclined pose, signed in the lower right in black felt tip. In very good to fine condition, with faint discoloration, scattered light surface impressions, and a light diagonal bend passing through her neck. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

827. Grace Kelly. Gorgeous

glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Kelly during her MGM years, neatly signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8 2 8 . Ve r o n i c a Lake. Beautiful vin-

tage glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of the lovely actress from 1951, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Best of luck and happiness always Helen—Sinc e r e l y, Ve r o n i c a Lake.” In fine condition, with her pen running out of ink in the word “Sincerely” and partially in the start of her first name. Starting Bid $200

829.

Laurel and Hardy.

Vintage ink signatures and inscription, “Hello Christine! Stan Laurel” and “Oliver Hardy,” on an off-white 4.5 x 4 album page. In fine condition. Consignor notes that these were signed at the Embassy Theatre in Peterborough, UK, in 1952. Starting Bid $200

Lucas files with the Directors Guild following the release of American Graffiti 830. George Lucas. Sought-after DS, signed twice as “George W. Lucas, Jr.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, December 31, 1973. Lucas files his annual confidential statement with the Director’s Guild of America, indicating that he has worked in a non-DGA capacity as a writer and estimating his 1974 directorial earnings at $100,000, which was the maximum amount he was required to report. Additionally, he provides his home address in San Anselmo, California. In fine condition. The year 1973 proved to be a seminal turning point in Lucas’s life. With the release of his second feature-length film, American Graffiti, on August 11th, Lucas was catapulted into the forefront of the Hollywood film industry alongside influential colleagues like Francis Ford Coppola and William Friedkin. The film was an instant smash success, garnering five Oscar nominations and eventually earning some $115,000,000 in North America alone—nearly 150 times its original budget. The film’s outstanding performance at the box office afforded Lucas the clout to begin production on his magnum opus, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, the first draft screenplay of which he completed only months later in May 1974. Starting Bid $200

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Stunning Monroe portrait by her trusted photographer 832. Marilyn Monroe. Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.5 photo of Monroe taken during a Frank Powolny glamour shoot in 1953, depicting the starlet wrapped in white fur and wearing a string of pearls around her neck, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Cheryl, Love & kisses, Marilyn Monroe.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges, two staple holes to each vertical edge, overall dimpling to the emulsion, and a horizontal diagonal crease which passes through Marilyn’s shoulder. Monroe and Powolny most famously teamed up in 1953 for a series of stunning, artfully framed publicity stills for the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Immortalized for his classic World War II pinup of Betty Grable, Powolny remained a trusted photographer for Monroe throughout her career, and is noted as taking the last known still photographs of the starlet during production of Something’s Got to Give, one week before her death in 1962. Starting Bid $2500

833. Steve McQueen. 831. Vivien Leigh. Appealing

vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Leigh, signed and inscribed in the lower border in green fountain pen. In fine condition, with slight overall fading. Starting Bid $200

Early vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Joe, Steve McQueen,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card bearing a small affixed portrait. Notation on the reverse dates the signature to March 10, 1956. In very fine condition. Originally obtained in person by a New York autograph collector who collected from the 1950s through the 2000s. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 149

834. Steve McQueen.

DS, signed twice “Steven T. McQueen,” six pages, 8.5 x 11, February 2, 1973. Document regarding a “Minutes of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Directors” of the Solar Plastics Engineering Company, which affirms that “Steven T. McQueen” is elected as “Director, President & Treasurer” until October 31, 1974. Signed twice at the conclusion in brown felt tip by McQueen. In fine condition, with three file holes along the left edge. Starting Bid $200

835. The Munsters: Fred Gwynne. Rare glossy 7.75

x 10 photo of Gwynne as the Frankenstein’s monster-inspired Herman Munster in The Munsters, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Lon, Fred Gwynne, 1/83.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, the last letter of the inscription traced over in another hand, and a PSA/ DNA label affixed to the lower right corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

836. Frank Sinatra. Handsome vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the young crooner in a bow tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Helen—With Sincere Regards, Frank Sinatra.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and a faint stain touching his last name. Starting Bid $200

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837. Elizabeth Taylor. Stunning vintage matte-finish 8 x

10 close-up photo of Elizabeth Taylor lying on a pillow, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “My darling Michael, I love you with all my heart and life, always, Your, Elizabeth.” In very good condition, with some creasing and adhesive remnants to the borders, scattered mottled discoloration causing light spotting to the facial area, and the signature a shade light due to decreased ink flow. According to the consigner, this photo was inscribed to her second husband, actor Michael Wilding. Taylor was Wilding’s second wife as well, he being married four times to her seven. A lovely portrait with a passionate inscription from one lover to another. Starting Bid $300

838. John Wayne. Color

5.5 x 3.5 postcard showing an artistic depiction of the Matson Lines luxury liner Matsonia, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Dear Dave, Good luck, John Wayne.” In very good to fine condition, with toning to the left edge area, and old mounting remnants on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

839. Pedro Armendariz Starting Bid $200

840. Lauren Bacall Starting Bid $200

841. Josephine Baker Starting Bid $200

842. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Starting Bid $200

843. Tallulah Bankhead

844. Theda Bara

845. Brigitte Bardot

846. Ingrid Bergman

847. Sarah Bernhardt

848. The Brady Bunch

849. The Breakfast Club

850. Richard Brooks

853. Lon Chaney, Jr

854. Charlie Chaplin

Starting Bid $200

851. James Cagney Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

852. Lon Chaney Jr and Ronald Reagan Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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855. Gary Cooper Starting Bid $200

859. Creature from the Black Lagoon Starting Bid $200

863. Isadora Duncan

856. Francis Ford Coppola

857. Joan Crawford

858. Joan Crawford

860. Sammy Davis, Jr

861. Edward Dmytryk

862. Dracula: Helen Chandler

Starting Bid $200

864. Dynasty

865. Jane Fonda

Starting Bid $200

867. Ava Gardner

868. Judy Garland

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

869. The Godfather: Richard Castellano Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

866. Frankenstein: Colin Clive Starting Bid $200

870. Jim Henson Starting Bid $200

871. Katharine Hepburn

872. Charlton Heston

873. I Love Lucy

874. Maurice Jarre

875. Bert Lahr

Starting Bid $200

876. Laverne and Shirley

877. Maury Laws

878. Heath Ledger

879. Vivien Leigh

880. Jayne Mansfield

881. Strother Martin Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

883. Marilyn Monroe

884. Marilyn Monroe

885. Marilyn Monroe

886. Marilyn Monroe

Starting Bid $200

882. Sal Mineo

Starting Bid $200

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887. Marilyn Monroe

888. Marilyn Monroe

889. Marilyn Monroe

890. Marilyn Monroe

891. Marilyn Monroe

892. Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando

893. Marilyn Monroe and US Servicemen

894. Marilyn Monroe and US Servicewomen

895. Monroe, Gable, and Clift

896. Monty Python

897. Monty Python

898. NYPD Blue

899. Our Gang: Allen Hoskins

900. Luke Perry

901. Tyrone Power and Katharine Cornell

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

902. Christopher Reeve Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

904. Star Trek: Shatner and Nimoy

905. James Stewart

906. Elizabeth Taylor

907. Elizabeth Taylor

908. Shirley Temple Starting Bid $200

909. Three Stooges: Larry Fine

910. Tom Thumb and Commodore Nutt

911. Ben Turpin

912. Orson Welles

913. Orson Welles Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

915. Wizard of Oz: Bolger and Hamilton

916. Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger

917. Wizard of Oz: Bert Lahr

918. Zorro: Guy Williams, Henry Calvin, and Cast

903. Star Trek

Starting Bid $200

914. Mae West

Starting Bid $200

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sports

919. 1939-48 Play Ball and Leaf Collection (143 cards). Includes: 1934-36 Batter Up - 2 cards w/ #50 and 80. Both GD/VG. 1939 Play Ball - 52 cards w/ #19 Paul Dean, 50 Gehringer (GD), 88 Keller (EX), 94 Manush (GD/VG). 1940 Play Ball - 48 cards w/ #38 Doerr (FR, tape), 102 Klein (FR). Grades FR to VG, some with ink on front. 1941 Play Ball - 6 with #10 Vaughan (FR, back damage). 1941 W753 - 1 card, Rick Ferrell (EX). 1948 Leaf - 34 cards w/ #38 Kluszewski (GD/VG), 53 Vander Meer (GD/VG), 42 Peterson Red Cap (VG), 117 Gordon (GD).Total of 143 cards. Starting Bid $200

920. 1941 Play Ball Collection (5).

Small collection of vintage baseball cards from the 1941 Play Ball issue. Includes: 1941 Play Ball - 5 cards with #30, 32, 33, 40 and 47. Grades GD/VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid $100

921. 1950s Non Sport Card Collection with PSA Graded. Includes: 1951 Hopalong Cassidy - cards w/ #1, 3, 4, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 28, 34 and 36. All lower grade. 1953 Post Roy Rogers - 4 cards w/ #4 (PSA 6), 13 (PSA 4), 19 (PSA 2) and 28 (PSA 4). 1955 Roy Rogers The Times (British) - complete 24 card set of ‘In Old Amarillo” movie cards. EX to NM, a few lesser. 1955 Roy Rogers The Times (British) - complete 24 card set of ‘South of Caliente’ movie cards. EX to NM, a few lesser. Starting Bid $100

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923. 1956-1987 Topps Non Sports Collection with Complete Elvis Presley Set. Includes: 1952 Topps

Look-n-See - partial set of 60 different cards. Grades mostly VG to EX. 1956 Topps Elvis Presley - complete set of 66 cards. Grades EX to NM with some lesser. 1957 Topps Isolation Booth complete set of 88 cards. Grades EX to NM overall with some lesser. 1957 Topps Goofy Series - complete set of 60 cards. Grades mostly EX to EX/MT, some lesser. 1965 Topps Man from U.N.C.L.E. - complete set of 55 cards. Grades mostly EX to NM. 1966 Leaf Good Guys/Bad Guys - 10 cards, grading VG/EX to EX. 1966 Topps Get Smart - near set (62/66) cards, missing #’s 3, 15, 42 and 45. Grades mostly VG/EX to EX/MT.1968 Philadelphia RFK - 18 different. Mostly VG/EX to EX/MT. 1983 Greatest Olympians - complete set of 99 cards. Grades EX/MT to NM/MT. 1987 Topps Who Framed Roger Rabbit - complete set of 132 cards plus 12 stickers - Grades NM to NM/MT. Starting Bid $200

925. 1959 Topps CFL Near Set (79/88). 1959 To p p s C F L - Near set of (79/88) cards, plus a dozen extras. Missing #s 23, 28, 52, 57, 75, 81, 82, 86, 87. Grades VG to EX, some lesser. Starting Bid $100

924. 1959 B’nai B’rith Sports Lodge Signed Dinner Program with Unitas and Many other Hall of Famers. Entire event menu program for the

8th Annual B’Nai B’Rith Sports Lodge Awards Dinner on January 25, 1959, signed by (34) in various ink colors (mostly red) including vintage signatures of Johnny Unitas, Whitey Ford, Elston Howard, Alex Webster, Harry Hershfield, Joe Cronin, Stanley Dancer, Bob Turley, Toots Shor, Rafer Johnson, Dolph Schayes, Pete Dawkins, Bill Haughton, Haskell Cohen, and many other dignitaries. Johnny Unitas was coming off his tremendous performance in the NFL Championship game, a thrilling 23-17 overtime victory over the New York Giants on December 28, 1958, now known as ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played,’ a sporting moment which help transition the NFL into the mainstream of America. All bold, high grade signatures. Starting Bid $200

926. 2017 Leaf Babe Ruth Immortals Game Used Bat Card (18/20). Limited to only 20 examples, this Babe Ruth gameused bat card is one of the most scarce ‘chase’ cards in the hobby. Numbered 18/20, this card is embedded with a slice of one of Ruth’s Boston Red Sox game-used bats. These Boston used bats are much more rare than his New York Yankees examples. NM-MT condition. Starting Bid $100

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927. 1980s-1990s Baseball Hall of Famers Card Collection of (2,000+) cards with Ryan and Ripken. Offered is a large collection of superstars and

Hall of Famers from the 1970s into the 1990s, plus a heavy load of Boston Red sox team sets. Hundreds of cards ready for third-party grading. Loads of high grade superstars and HOFers.

SUPERSTAR CARDS - Ripken (450+): 1984 T (70), 1984T AS (32), 1985T (21), 1986T (35), 1987T (85), 1989T (77), 1988T (29), 1990T (62), 1991T (45). Nolan Ryan (150+). George Brett (140). Fisk (110+). Dwight Evans (50+). Henderson (50+). Sandberg: (65+ w/5 1983F). Yount (70+ w/3 1978 T). Frank Thomas (125+). Lee Smith (Newest HOFer! - 175+ w/10 each of all 3 RC’s). Griffey, Jr. (250+ w/1990 UD (110). Tom Seaver (100+ - 1981 on up). Jeff Reardon (150+). Reggie Jackson (1972-74 Specials (35) and others (50+). Palmer (25). Clemens (150+). Bo Jackson (50). David Justice (45 1991 UD). Dennis Eckersley (595+): 1980T (21), 1981D (16), 1981T (48), 1981F (44), 1982D (14), 1982T (37), 1982F (15), 1983 D (8), 1983T (7), 1983F (35), 1984D (13), 1984T (15), 1984F (30), 1984TT (5), 1985T (5), 1985D (15), 1985F (6), other Topps (200+), others (80). Red Sox team sets - all from 1980s-1990s (50). Various Donruss Diamond King sets (36) - 1982 (9), 1983 (9), 1984 (8), 1985 (4), 1986 (2) and others (4). Upper Deck Heroes sets (10 card sets) - 1990 Reggie Jackson sets (46), 1990 Nolan Ryan sets (46), 1991 Hank Aaron sets (45), 1992 Big Red Machine sets (3), 1992 Ted Williams sets (17) and 1993 Willie Mays sets (3). Starting Bid $200

928. 2018 Jackie Robinson Panini “Jersey Kings” 5/5.

Game-used jersey card of all time great Jackie Robinson. This card is numbered 5/5 indicating only 5 of these examples were produced. In 2018, Panini produced various ‘Jersey Kings,’ with actual swatches of the player’s real game-used jersey embedded within the card. One of the most desirable ‘chase cards’ of this all time great, with a piece of his flannel jersey. Starting Bid $100

930. Ty Cobb. Bold vintage fountain pen signature, “Ty Cobb,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. A choice vintage signature of the legendary ballplayer. Starting Bid $200

929. Baseball Hall of Famer and Superstar Game Used Bat and Jersey Card Collection (6) with Mantle and Ted Williams. Six examples of game-

used cards, four Boston Red Sox legends with portions of their game used items, and two New York Yankee legends, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, with a portion of Maris’ game used jersey from early in his career as a member of the Kansas City A’s. Includes: Joe Cronin - 2017 Panini Immaculate Collection Legends #IL-JC Game Used Bat (1/20). Bobby Doerr - 2016 Panini Pantheon Bronze Honor & Privilege Gamue Used Bat Relic. Carl Yastrzemski - 2007 SP Legendary Cuts Masterful Material Game Used Jersey Card. Roger Maris - Donruss Game Used SHIRTS Jersey cards - Kansas City Athletics. Ted Williams - 2017 Panini Nationals Treasures Greatness Game Used Jersey Card. Mickey Mantle - 2007 Topps Home Run History Game Used Bat card. Total of SIX cards. Starting Bid $100

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935. Sam Rice 1921 Signed Exhibit Card - PSA/DNA. Hall

of Fame outfielder Sam Rice boldly signed this 1921 Exhibit baseball card. There is a strip of old scrapbook paper affixed by tape on the reverse. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $200

931. Baseball Hall of Famers. Dickey and Marquard both nixed by JSA. Total of five vintage signed baseballs, all ink (unless noted), with most coming on Official Baseballs. Includes: Stan Coveleski (felt tip), Joe DiMaggio (bold beauty! - non official), Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell and Travis Jackson (felt tip). EACH BASEBALL comes with its own James Spence Authentication FULL LOA. Starting Bid $200

936. Jackie Robinson.

Bold vintage fountain pen signature, “Jackie Robinson,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Notation on the reverse dates the signature to January 1969. In very fine condition. Originally obtained in person by a New York autograph collector who collected from the 1950s through the 2000s. Starting Bid $200

938. Babe Ruth and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Hardcover Waterman’s autograph

album, 5 x 7.25, signed inside on affixed slips by fifteen notable figures, including: Babe Ruth, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Douglas Fairbanks, Tom Mix, Gene Tunney, Harry Woodring, Arthur Capper, Charles Sparks, Joseph T. Robinson, John Nance Garner, Al Smith, Charles Curtis, Robert Coogan, and Jackie Coogan. Additional signers include local radio operators and secretaries to businesspeople. All have been closely annotated beneath the signature by the recipient. In very good to fine condition. For six months in the early 1930s—April 1 to October 1, 1932—the Waterman fountain pen company ran a contest for boys and girls. Each entrant was to fill one of these autograph albums with signatures of notables of the day and send it to the company to qualify for a prize. An array of 333 prizes were given away, from the $1000 first prize to the Waterman’s pencil for runners up. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 159

937. Babe Ruth. Sought-after pencil signature, “Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.75 slip. In fine condition, with a thin strip of toning along the top edge. Starting Bid $300

940. Ted Williams. Ap-

pealing contract, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 17, 1954. Temporary agreement between Ashaway Line & Twine Manufacturing Company and Ted Williams, who grants the former exclusive use of his name and image for two Ashaway fishing lines, Big League and Little League, for a “royalty of 5% on our net jobbing prices on all fishing lines sold…under the Ted Williams name,” with an initial payment of $1,500. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Williams. In fine condition, with slight toning and creasing and two small tears to edges. Starting Bid $200

941. Cy Young.

Vintage cut ink signature, “Cy Young,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.5 slip affixed to a black 7.75 x 9.75 sheet with attached Hall of Fame card. In very good to fine condition, with some skipping to the ink, and show-through from mounting residue on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

Tyson pays his trainer for his first bout after the Douglas upset 939. Mike Tyson. Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Mike Tyson, payable to Aaron Snowell for $40,000, June 23, 1990, with memo field noting the payment as “Training fee—less advance, $10,000.00, Tyson/ Tillman.” In fine condition. In late 1988, Tyson parted ways with manager Bill Cayton and fired longtime trainer Kevin Rooney, replacing the latter with the inexperienced Aaron Snowell. With his personal life in disarray and his mental state in question, Tyson’s typically intense training regimen became suspect and in February 1990 he was knocked out by Buster Douglas in one of boxing’s greatest upsets. Tyson recovered and set forth on a road to redemption; in his highly anticipated follow-up bout, he knocked out Henry Tillman at 2:47 of the first round. Tyson’s victory over Tillman, the 1984 Olympic heavyweight gold medalist, enabled Tyson to avenge his two amateur losses at Tillman’s hands. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $200

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942. Muhammad Ali

943. Muhammad Ali

944. Muhammad Ali

946. Muhammad Ali

947. Muhammad Ali

948. Muhammad Ali Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

950. Usain Bolt

951. James J. Braddock

952. California Angels: 1977

953. Rudolf Caracciola

955. Mickey Cochrane

956. Glenna Collett

957. Ralph DePalma

Starting Bid $200

954. Roger Clemens Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

945. Muhammad Ali Starting Bid $200

949. Moe Berg

Starting Bid $200

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958. Joe DiMaggio and Billy Martin

959. Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams

960. Bob Feller and Johnny Pesky

961. Wayne Gretzky and Roger Clemens

962. Gil Hodges

963. Derek Jeter

964. Michael Jordan

965. Chuck Klein

966. Mickey Mantle

967. Mickey Mantle Starting Bid $200

968. Mantle, Mays, DiMaggio, and Snider

969. Roger Maris and Joe DiMaggio

971. Joe Namath

972. Negro League

973. Negro League

Starting Bid $200

970. Bill Mazeroski Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

974. Jack Nicklaus Starting Bid $200

975. NY Giants: 1934 Starting Bid $200

976. Arnold Palmer Starting Bid $200

977. Pele

978. Herb Pennock

979. Mariano Rivera

980. Mariano Rivera

981. Nolan Ryan

982. Billy Southworth

983. Casey Stengel

984. Payne Stewart

985. Y. A. Tittle

986. Pie Traynor

987. Roderick Wallace

989. Tom Yawkey

Starting Bid $200

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Bidding Options: Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid. When identical mail or facsimile bids are submitted, preference is given to

the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive. Payment: Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than thirty (30) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements. All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks. In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. If RR Auction refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect

to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the “Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. Sales Tax: RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. Please go to our terms on our website to see the states that are affected. If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases. The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%. Pennsylvania sales or use tax may be due in connection with the purchase and delivery of tangible personal property to Pennsylvania individuals and businesses. The purchaser is required to file a use tax return if tax is due in connection with the purchase and delivery in the Commonwealth. This notice is required pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Reform Code of 1971. 72 P.S. § 7213.2. If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax. 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 thirdparty 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) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction. Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, 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 re-

cord 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 thirdparty site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the 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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