Catalogue RRauction mois de Septembre 2008

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Ten Minute Rule Begins

10:00 pm Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

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ARE STILL TOPPING THE CHARTS AT R&R

1965 Beatles Program

Sold For $31,890

John Lennon Handwritten Letter

Sold For $31,890 Paul McCartney Signs Trademark Instument

Sold For $9,502

America’s Autograph Auction

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Ten Minute Rule Begins

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Upcoming auction dates…

Catalog 338 Auction closes October 15* Consignor deadline has passed Auction online September 29

Catalog 339 Auction closes November 12* Consignor deadline October 1 Auction online October 27

Catalog 340 Auction closes December 10* Consignor deadline November 1 Auction online November 24

* Ten Minute Rule goes into effect at 10:00 pm (Eastern).

The auction usually ends between 4 am–7 am (Eastern) the following morning.

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Jefferson and Madison as Founding Fathers of Invention…and FDR as check mate A superb offering of presidential material includes a patent signed by Jefferson and Madison; a very rare document signed by convicted Lincoln assassination conspirator Mary Surratt and her husband, John; an excellent John Quincy Adams letter on his religious beliefs; an important letter from Buchanan, written in the midst of the 1844 election, on his soon-to-be-boss, James Polk; a singularly historic treasure from FDR: his last check register, with dozens of checks, including the final check he ever signed; a handsome Truman proclamation announcing the Allied victory over Germany and calling for a day of prayer; and a scarce JFK appointment for a member of the committee that organized what became the Kennedy Center.

This auction is conducted under the guidelines of the State of New Hampshire.

Carla Eaton, NH state lic #3029

Booth takes aim at history…and Capone’s heart belongs to Mother The pageant of historical figures both famous and infamous is highlighted by a remarkable rarity: a book on Rifles and Rifle Practice signed by Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth. Other standouts include a 1527 document signed by the original conquistador, Hernando Cortes; a letter from Peter the Great ordering an autopsy; a pay order signed by Marie Antoinette; a land grant signed by Benjamin Franklin; a Patrick Henry letter declining legal work; a Charles Darwin letter on microbiology; a Thomas Edison letter on his boyhood ambition; a Pancho Villa letter vowing to overthrow the dictatorship of Venustiano Carranza; an unusual hunting photo signed by “Red Baron” Manfred von Richthofen; a selection of interesting letters from Albert Einstein, one with a handwritten equation; a poignant letter written by Annie Oakley during her final illness; a rare photo inscribed by Al Capone to his mother; and a choice group of Apollo 11 items, including an insurance cover signed by all three crew members.

Notables & Notorious p 54–115

Contents Cover Thomas Edison p 72 Presidents & First Ladies p 6–53

Military p 116–136 Space & Aviation p 137–155 Art & Literature p 156–185 Comic Art & Animation p 186–197 Music p 198–235

Happy holidays from Hemingway…and an American (Sleeping) Beauty from Disney Among the gems in the art and literature category are letters from early American masters John Trumbull and John Singleton Copley; a scarce letter from Herman Melville to his publisher; handwritten Christmas greetings from Ernest Hemingway to his mother; a book signed with an original sketch by Dali; an original Picasso drawing of a female nude; and a fine gathering of Disney items, including an impressive signed photo and a print from Sleeping Beauty.

Entertainment p 236–297

Elvis signs a King-sized photo…and Hollywood takes a shine to the Shriners High notes in music and entertainment include a gripping letter in which Billie Holiday parts ways with her last husband; a superlative oversize photo of Elvis inscribed to the producer of Kissin’ Cousins and Harum Scarum; an early concert program signed by all four Beatles; a revealing Woody Guthrie manuscript on his military service; a Survival album signed by Bob Marley and the Wailers; a unique 1934 invitation to the Hollywood Mystic Shrine signed by more than 50 vintage stars, including Cooper, Gable and Lombard, and future “Wizard” Frank Morgan; a very early Rita Hayworth photo signed as “Rita Cansino”; a stunning oversized photo signed by Dorothy Dandridge; a pristine Jun Fan Gung Fu membership card signed by Bruce Lee; and an Animal House book signed by John Belushi as “Bluto.”

a letter entirely handwritten and signed by the given personality

Jones hits an eagle as author…and Gehrig knocks out the son of a boxing champ Top picks in sports include a beautiful, twice-signed copy of Bobby Jones’ first book on golf; a Lou Gehrig signature for the son of a former lightweight boxing champ; checks signed by Babe Ruth and Muhammad Ali; and a limited-edition set of three basketball jerseys, each signed

by Michael Jordan.

Note: a 20% buyer’s premium will be added to each winning bid, with a 2% discount for those paying by cash, check, or money order.

Sports p 298–366

ALS Autograph Letter Signed

ANS Autograph Note Signed a short ALS

AQS Autograph Quotation Signed

DS — Document Signed FDC — First Day Cover Inscribed — “Personalized” LS — Letter Signed a letter in a secretary’s hand, but signed by the given personality

SP — Signed Photo TLS — Typed Letter Signed Items in brackets are unsigned

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Licensed auctioneer: Carla Eaton, NH license #3029

The Auction Starts Now

The auction starts as soon as you receive this catalog. The Ten Minute Rule goes into effect at 10 PM (Eastern) on Wednesday, Sept 17, 2008. The auction usually ends between 4 AM–7 AM (Eastern) the following morning.

Hours

Office hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (Eastern), Mon–Fri; hours on the last night of the auction, Wednesday, September 17, will be dictated by the Ten Minute Rule (see below).

Any item in this auction can be viewed in our offices during normal business hours. Please call to set up an appointment.

The Ten Minute Rule

The final day of bidding for all lots is Wednesday, September 17. Any bidder may bid on any lot prior to 10:00 PM (Eastern).

At that time, the Ten Minute Rule goes into effect. IF YOU HAVE NOT BID ON A LOT BEFORE 10 PM, YOU MAY NOT BID ON THAT LOT AFTER 10 PM (the best way to succeed in the auction is to place your bids prior to 10 PM). Only those bidders who have placed bids on a lot prior to 10 PM will be allowed to bid on that lot after 10 PM. Hence, if you are the only bidder on a lot at 10 PM, that lot is awarded to you.

ALL UNOPENED LOTS AT 10 PM ARE AVAILABLE TO BIDS FROM ALL BIDDERS. Bidding continues on all remaining lots until approximately 10 minutes have passed without any bidding activity on any lot. The ten minute clock does not monitor bidding activity on a per lot basis; the clock watches bidding activity for the entire auction. Every time a bid is placed, on any lot, the clock is reset and the ten minute count restarts. R&R reserves the right to close the auction at its sole discretion at any time.

Registration

Your bidder number will remain the same, but you must register to bid in each auction, even if you may have already participated in the past. We confirm your name, address, phone number, and email. We also ask you for the method of payment that you intend to use if you are successful. Please provide any address or payment changes, or any special shipping requests, before the close of the auction.

New Bidders

Bidders without a bidder number must apply for one before they can participate in the auction. Fill out a New Bidder Application form online at http://rrauction.com/new_register. cfm, or request a form by mail or fax.Your bidder number can only be issued after all information has been verified.

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Minimum Bids

Placing Bids

Every item has a minimum bid, abbreviated (MB). No bids will ever be accepted below these amounts.

By participating in the auction, you are accepting these Terms and Conditions. You are agreeing to the alternative dispute of arbitration. Arbitration replaces the right to go to court, including the right to a jury trial. If any dispute arises regarding payment, authenticity, grading, description, provenance, or any other matter pertaining to the auction, the Bidder or a participant in the auction and/or R&R agree that the dispute shall go to binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. A.A.A. arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and in a locale mutually convenient to both parties. Where a locale cannot be agreed upon the determination shall be made by the independent ADR institution. Any claim made by a bidder must be presented within one (1) year or it is barred. The prevailing party may be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. An award granted in arbitration is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Bid Increments If you want to bid on an item, you must raise its current high bid by at least 10%.

Checking Bids You can open, check on, and/or raise bids as often as you wish, however all bidding is governed by the Ten Minute Rule (http:// www.rrauction.com/10MR.cfm), which goes into effect at 10:00 PM ET on the last day of the auction.

Maximum Bids To maximize your chance of winning, please put maximum bids on items you really want.

Suppose an item you want currently has a high bid of $100. Your bid would then be $110 (10% over $100), and you could tell us, “I’d like a maximum bid of $242 for that item.” We will enter your bid at $110 and we will bid for you until the lot reaches your maximum of $242. If competitive bids only reach $148 you would win it for $163 — 10% over the highest bid. To prevent tie bids, all maximum bids should also be made in proper increments. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids on them may force these lots to be sold for less than 10 percent above the underbidder’s bid.

Call Backs R&R offers a “call back” service on auction night for any bidder who has the high bid on an item whose current bid is over $1,000 and has a maximum bid placed. We will call you if your maximum bid is topped. We will need your correct telephone number(s) where you can be reached until the auction closes. Call backs will begin after 10:00 PM on auction night and you must request this service: it is not automatic. We will make every effort to ensure that those bidders requesting a call back service will be contacted if outbid, however we do not guarantee this service.

Withdrawing Bids You are obligated to honor any bid(s) you make, and no bids may be withdrawn at any time. There will be no exceptions; failure to comply will terminate all future bidding.

R&R Enterprises — Catalog 337 — September 2008

Winner Notification We will notify all winners by email, phone, or fax by 5:00 PM Friday, September 19. We will resume answering telephone calls starting at 9:00 AM Friday, September 19. Auction results are available online as a PDF, and in the back the catalog if space allows.

Guarantees Each signed item is unconditionally guaranteed genuine without time limit. If a lot is declared to be not authentic, we may ask the purchaser to supply the written opinion of one competent authority acceptable to us. We will refund the purchase price after documentation has been submitted. The buyer’s only remedy under this guarantee is the cancellation of the sale and the refund of the purchase price.

Returns Every item is cataloged with the intent of accuracy. Improperly described items must be returned within three days of receipt.

Please call us before returning any items.

A merchandise credit will be issued in the case of a subjective, unresolvable dispute over condition.

Returns of non-autographed items must be made within 30 days of the closing date of this auction. Returns after that date will not be accepted for any reason.

Payment

Credit cards and PayPal are only accepted up to $5,000 without prior arrangements; please contact Marianne Bailey. Make checks or money orders payable to R&R Auction Company, LLC. Payment for non-credit card orders must be sent upon winning notification. Failure to comply with this policy will void your return privileges and will adversely affect your customer status. Personal and business checks are accepted, but for new bidders winning $500 or more, we wait 21 calendar days for checks to clear. Returned checks will be subject to a $25 Telecheck fee. Orders paid by bank check or money order are shipped upon receipt of payment. Credit card orders will be shipped first.

Overseas orders must be paid by credit card.

Payment is due by Monday, September 28, 2008, unless prior arrangements have been made.

Late payment may result in suspension of your bidding privileges.

Terms of Sale

A 20% buyer’s premium will be added to each winning bid, with a 2% discount for those paying by cash, check, or money order (we must know how you will pay prior to bidding!). You are obligated to honor any bid(s) you make and you authorize us to charge your credit card for any unpaid winnings. Invoices not paid within 30 days of the auction may incur a 1.5% per month late fee. In the event you fail to pay all amounts due, R&R reserves the right to resell the merchandise, and will hold you responsible for the costs of resale, including a 10% sellers commission, and also any difference between the resale prices and the price of the your successful bid.

Consignors

Consignors are not allowed to bid on or withdraw their own lots. We will contact all consignors via mail, fax, or email with their tentative final results the day after the auction ends. R&R may extend advances to certain consignors upon request.

Seller

R&R reserves the right to: (a) remove any item, (b) reject any bid, and (c) ban anyone from participating in this auction for any reason. We reserve the right to the final decision in all matters regarding this auction.

Postponement

R&R reserves the right to postpone the auction for a reasonable period of time as the result of any significant event (i.e. an Act of God, etc). In this unlikely event, bidders and consignors will be notified of the new closing date.

Bob Eaton We are… owner, acquisitions

Condition

Each item in the catalog is described with a statement indicating its overall condition. The condition of the items we offer generally falls into the following range: good—very good— fine—very fine—excellent. Treated as a scale of 1 to 5, good describes an item that has as many as several flaws, which are described in detail; excellent describes an item whose condition and appearance may be regarded as flawless and superior in every respect. Most of the items we offer are in fine condition, meaning that there are no serious flaws. While we make every effort to describe flaws that materially affect appearance and value, we generally do not specify minor or routine flaws, such as (but not limited to) pencil or secretarial notations, mailing folds to letters, normal aging to paper, or tiny bends or creases from normal handling. We encourage prospective bidders to examine the image(s) of each item closely and to contact us with specific inquiries regarding condition.

Group Lots

In descriptions of group lots of two or more items, every effort is made to mention any obvious flaws. Bidders should note that group lot condition is given as a general statement or as a range, and that specific flaws to single items within the group may be omitted in the interest of catalog space. Questions about group lots, or specific items within a group lot, should be addressed before the close of the auction to Marianne Bailey (marianne@rrauction.com).

Matted & Framed

Many of the items offered for sale in each of our monthly auctions are described as matted and framed. We do not remove items from frames; the given dimensions of items housed in a frame and/or mat indicate the sight size only. Photographs used with matted and framed items are not subject to description, condition statements, nor are they considered a reason for return.We do not remove the item from the frame. Condition refers only to the item and not the mat or frame. Our terms of return apply only to the item and not the matting and framing. Any item that is removed from the frame cannot be returned. Returns are only accepted when there is an authenticity question or the description of the item is incorrect.

Shipping

All orders are now shipped FedEx and we must have your street address on file. At our discretion some orders of high value may be sent via overnight or 2-day service. Insurance is added to each invoice, with a minimum of $2 for the first $200 of value and 55¢ per $100 of value over $200. Oversized orders will have additional postage added to their invoices. Within the United States, rates for shipping and handling only: Up to $100 $10 $101–$500 $15 $501–$1,000 $20

$1,001–$3,000 $35 $3,001–$10,000 $45 Over $10,000 $100

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Carla Eaton

auction coordinator carla@rrauction.com

Bill White

catalog coordinator bill@rrauction.com

Mike Nelson

senior catalog writer mike@rrauction.com

Mandy Eaton-Casey catalog production mandy@rrauction.com

Elizebeth Otto

consignment manager elizebeth@rrauction.com

Marianne Bailey

customer service marianne@rrauction.com

Lori Bauld

administrative assistant lori@rrauction.com

Michael Rodman catalog writer michael@rrauction.com

Tricia Eaton

auction processing manager tricia@rrauction.com

Linda Immerman consignment assistant linda@rrauction.com

Bobby Eaton

catalog layout, digital imaging bobby@rrauction.com

Matt Couturier

shipping manager shipping@rrauction.com

Danny Arsenault catalog production danny@rrauction.com

Doug Benton bidding assistant

Samantha Hannagan custom matting & framing

Robert S. Eaton Sr. Placing a bid in this auction constitutes full acceptance of all of the conditions, bidding rules, and terms of sale presented on pages 3–4

1940–2001

R&R takes authentication to the next level R&R is committed to offering authentic material, and we offer a Lifetime Guarantee on every signed item we sell. Our own Certificate of Authenticity (COA) comes with every signed item and is good for the life of the piece regardless of owner. For selected items in each auction, we also add LOAs and/or COAs from highly respected authenticators in certain fields, confirming and reinforcing the authentication provided by R&R. While R&R is exclusively responsible for its guarantee, we are proud to work with a group of experts providing authentication for autographed collectibles. Following is a look at our authenticators…

Bob Eaton R&R Enterprises Bob took a simple hobby and grew it into a highly successful and respected autograph business. Fascination and respect for history was a natural cornerstone to his eventual, and continued, study of signatures. R&R grew from his one-man, one room operation into a professionallystaffed office which, to date, has published over 300 consecutive monthy catalogs. With over 25 years in business, Bob, a PSA/DNA authenticator, is well established as one of the foremost authenticators in the autograph industry.

Bill White R&R Enterprises Bill was the first R&R employee when he started over 20 years ago after getting sidetracked from graduate math studies to study autographs instead. His eclectic taste in autographs and appreciation for acquiring authentic pieces have given him the chance to study signatures in many fields. Several published awardwinning in-depth studies have earned Bill a reputation as a trusted authenticator.

John Reznikoff, University Archives John is the founder of University Archives, a leading document and manuscript firm specializing in the appraisal and authentication of historic texts. The company, which has bought and sold rare documents from its inception, has garnered an impeccable reputation for integrity and authority in its field.

John is affiliated with, and has served as an officer in, multiple professional organizations dedicated to the autograph industry.

A PSA/DNA authenticator, he has authored many published articles and is a contributing editor for Autograph Collector.

John’s experience and expertise in identifying historical items of merit is renowned in the industry.

Mike Gutierrez Heritage Auctions Mike is the foremost sports autograph authenticator. With over twenty years experience, Mike has earned an unsurpassed level of trust in a field that has seen forgeries tarnish its reputation. Through his auction and professional affiliations, Mike takes pride in working to preserve and enhance the integrity of the sports memorabilia market. His influence is best measured by the added value his endorsement brings to items he authenticates, and Mike’s services have been sought by both private collectors and professional concerns worldwide.

Roger Epperson Signed, Sealed, and Delivered/REAL Roger has an extensive background as a full-time dealer in the autographs and collectibles. Starting with a strong, broad based knowledge of signatures, Roger has devoted the last several years almost exclusively to music. The result of that focus has established Roger as the trusted authenticator for all genres of contemporary music. His dedicated research has brought him recognition as a valuable resource to collectors everywhere.

When supported by the REAL logo and Roger’s name, music related autographs assume an added value.

Scott Cornish, space Scott has studied autographs for over 30 years. In recent years he has stepped out of collecting and now focuses on authenticating space autographs. His current interests include collaborating with others to detect newer master forgeries of space autographs and helping prevent these from tarnishing the considerable volume of authentic material. He co-authored the Neil Armstrong Signature Study in The Pen & Quill, which received the UACC’s H. Keith Thompson First Place Literary Award.

PSA/DNA, a service of Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), is the world’s leading third party autograph authentication company.

Using state of the art technology, PSA/DNA created a fourlevel security system to prevent counterfeiting, forgery and piracy. PSA/DNA has been used to authenticate hundreds of thousands of autographs, including many historically significant sports items. As the most respected service in the industry, PSA/DNA is accepted by many major auction houses and dealers. PSA/DNA’s years of expertise and knowledge have established an impeccable reputation for providing professional, unbiased, expert opinions.

Signing an 1800 veteran’s land grant

1. John Adams. Partly printed DS as president, signed “John Adams,” one page on vellum, 12.5 x 14.5, February 28, 1800.

A grant for a parcel of land issued to William Roggers, “a Captain for three years,” under the provisions of “An Act to enable the Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment, to obtain titles to certain lands lying north-west of the River Ohio, between the Little Miami and Sciota.” Countersigned

by Timothy Pickering as secretary of state. The embossed paper seal remains intact at lower left. Matted and framed to an overall size of 19 x 21. In good condition, with heavy intersecting folds (associated partial separations and small holes; two toned tape repairs to front, one slightly touching “Pickering”), block of toning and soiling at left, wrinkling, and a vertical tear to bottom edge touching “A” of “Adams.” The signature is clean and otherwise unaffected. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $300)

2. John Quincy Adams. Partly printed DS as president, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page on vellum, 14.5 x 19.25, January 19, 1829. A grant for a parcel of land in Missouri. In poor to fair condition, with document affixed to heavy card, intersecting folds with small holes and separations, allover soiling and wrinkling, and chips and tears. The signature itself is clean, clear, and otherwise unaffected, and itself rates as very good to fine. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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“ THE GATES OF HELL

SHALL NOT PREVAIL ” ADAMS lauds the efforts of the American Bible Society in “spreading ... the knowledge, and the faith of the Redeemer”

3. John Quincy Adams. Exceptional ALS, one page, 8 x 10, April 14, 1834. Adams, then a post-presidential congressman from Massachusetts, writes to the Reverend J. C. Brigham, corresponding secretary of the American Bible Society in New York. In part: “I received your kind letter ... and the invitation to attend the 18th Anniversary of the Society on the 8th of next month, which I regret to say will not be in my power. To all the friends of Religion and Morals it must afford cheering consolation and encouragement to learn the continued success of the Society in spreading over every region of the Earth, the knowledge and the faith of the Redeemer. If in the profound Peace and unexampled Prosperity which we have so long been enjoying at home, symptoms have been seen of relaxation in the zeal of the followers of Christ, among ourselves, the certainly that the Book of Life has been opening its instruction, its promises and its rewards to multitudes without number in other regions of the globe, may serve as counteraction to that languor and indifference which seems to be creeping in among ourselves, and still give assurance to our faith that against the Rock on which the Church of Christ is founded, the Gates of Hell shall not prevail....” Apart from politics, religion and theology were in-

deed among the most important of Adams’s preoccupations throughout his life. Raised a Congregationalist-Unitarian, Adams constantly re-examined his views on the nature of God, the divinity of Christ, the Trinity, and the Bible, noting in a letter to a minister that “[S]o great is my veneration of the Bible, and so strong is my belief, that when duly read and meditated on, it is of all books in the world, that which contributes most to making men good, wise, and happy.” For some 30 years Adams was vice president of the American Bible Society, an evangelical organization that specialized in the publication and distribution of Bibles and moralistic tracts that anecdotally “documented” the salvation of the virtuous and the degeneration of the sinful. In the year of writing, Adams ran unsuccessfully as the Anti-Masonic candidate for Governor of Massachusetts and became a Whig, the last of several changes of party allegiance throughout his political career. Faint intersecting folds (vertical fold to “Q”), mild scattered soiling, and some light marginal staining, otherwise fine, attractive, eminently displayable condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $300) 7

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“Great confidence in the

prudence & wisdom

of James K. Polk”

BUCHANAN lauds his soon-to-be boss in the midst of the 1844 election

5. James Buchanan. Superlative ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 4, 1844. Buchanan writes from Lancaster to Albert H. Tracy. In part: “I did not receive yours until a few days ago upon my return to this place; and then the election was so near at hand that I thought it best not to indulge in speculations. I have always believed that we should carry this State [Pennsylvania] by a fair majority; but I was so much deceived in 1840, & in consequence so much deceived my friends, that I have been very cautious in expressing an opinion throughout the Present contest. We had obstacles to surmount greater than has ever existed before in this State: and to greatest of all was the question of the Tariff. This question is destined to agitate the Country during the next four years as much as it Presidents & First Ladies

did in ’32 and ’33. I have great confidence in the prudence & wisdom of James K. Polk: and if this difficult question should be fairly compromised during his term, in such a manner as to be permanent, he will deserve the lasting gratitude of the country….” Polk ultimately prevailed in the 1844 election, the last to be held on different days in different states (November 1 to December 4, 1844).

Following his victory, he named Buchanan as his secretary of state. The letter is expertly inlaid to 12.75 x 15.75 sheet.

Faint intersecting folds and associated light toning, otherwise fine condition. Without doubt one of the most significant Buchanan letters to reach the market in years! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $300) 8

Signing a petition for a midshipman

8. George Bush. Signed book: George Herbert Walker Bush: A Photographic Profile. “Special signed edition” of 1250 copies. College Station: Texas A&M University Press, 1997.

Hardcover with slipcase, 11.25 x 11.25, 147 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the limitation page “George Bush” and additionally signed on a different page by photographer David Valdez. A bit of haloing to Valdez’s signature, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

As Comedian-in-Chief

6. James Buchanan. Manuscript DS, one page, 8 x 10, January 20, 1835. A petition on behalf of Edward A. Barnet of Pennsylvania “for the appointment of Midshipman.” Countersigned by 11 others, including future Vice President R. M. Johnson. In very good condition, with sheet partly affixed to slightly larger sheet, intersecting folds, and scattered light toning, wrinkling (slightly touching Buchanan), and staining. Buchanan’s signature is dark, clear, and otherwise unaffected. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA...(MB $200) 7. G e o r g e Bush. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Bush posing at a White House podium with Connie Newman, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Connie Newman, with high regards and admiration, George Bush.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 12.5. Newman would head the State Department’s Africa bureau as well as the Secretary of State for African Affairs. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

9. George Bush. ALS in pencil as president, one page, 5 x 8, no date. Bush sends a note to “J” in the form of a joke: “Are you a pole vaulter[?] No, I’m a Czechoslovakian and my name is not V(W) alter!!!” Though voted out of his day job in 1992, Bush ultimately decided against pursuing a career in stand-up comedy. Faint vertical fold, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $200)

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On his opponent and future boss: “Reagan will be tough” 12. Laura and Jenna Bush. Two signed books: hardcover copy of Read All About It!, signed on the title page in blue felt tip by Laura and Jenna Bush; and a hardcover copy of Ana’s Story, signed on the half-title page by Jenna Bush. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

13. Jimmy Carter. Color glossy 14 x 1 1 p h o to of President Carter giving a speech, signed later in black felt tip, “ J. Carter.” In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

10. George Bush. TLS signed “George,” one page, 7.5 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 27, 1979. Letter to a supporter in Florida. In full, “Thanks for your letter. Reagan will be tough but we are building in Florida. I will travel there regularly and I am convinced that by March the results will be different than if they were held today.” In very fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $200) 14. Jimmy Carter. Three signed hardcover books, A Remarkable Mother, Christmas In Plains, and The Nobel Peace Prize Lecture, each signed on the title page, “J. Carter.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

11. George W. Bush. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 head-andshoulders portrait photo, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Best wishes, George W. Bush.” In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…

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15. Jimmy Car ter. Four hardco ver editions of Carter ’s Nobel Peace Prize Lecture, each signed on the second free end page in black ink, “ J. Carter.”

In ver y fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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As president-elect: “My request is that I be given the same reorganization authority granted to Richard Nixon’

18. Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, and Margaret Thatcher. Two color satinfinish photos, one 10 x 8 of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter commissioning a boat, signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Jimmy Carter and also signed by his wife; and an 8 x 10 of the Carters outside the White House with Margaret Thatcher, signed in silver ink

by Thatcher. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

“The better and happier days of school life”

16. Jimmy Carter. TLS signed “Jimmy,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 12, 1977. Carter writes to Congressman Del Clawson. In full: “I need your cooperation in increasing the effectiveness of the executive branch of government. This will, of course, be a common effort among myself and the cabinet officials, the Congress, and our professional civil servants. My request is that I be given the same reorganization authority granted to Richard Nixon when he became President in 1969. Your early action will permit us to begin work soon after inauguration….” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. A touch of mild toning to edges, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA...(MB $200)

17. Jimmy Carter. Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo, signed in gold ink.

In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

19. Grover Cleveland. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Executive Mansion, Albany letterhead, July 19, 1884. Cleveland writes to the Rev. David P—. In part: “I was much pleased to receive your candid and pleasant congratulations. Your letter recalled to mind … the better and happier days of school life….” Lower left corner clipped, otherwise fine, clean condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

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23. Bill Clinton. Program, 4.5 x 8, for a White House reception hosted by the President and Mrs. Clinton in celebration of “Holiday Reflections at the White House,” held on December 16, 2000, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip

by Clinton. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

20. Grover and Frances Cleveland. Two signed Executive Mansion cards, one signed in black ink, “Grover Cleveland,” the other signed “Frances F. Cleveland.” In fine condition, with a bit of light soiling and mounting remnants to Grover’s card, and scattered toning to Frances’s. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

21. Bill Clinton.

24. Bill Clinton. Very nice engraved portrait of Clinton, 9 x 12, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, signed in black felt tip by Clinton.

In very fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB$200)

Signed book: Giving. First edition, first printing. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2007. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 9.5, 240 pages.

Signed on the title page in black felt tip.

Light rubbing and scuffing to jacket, other wise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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Bill Clinton.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Mary, Best wishes, Bill Clinton, 7/92.”

Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 15.5. In fine condition.

R&R COA.…

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25. Bill and Hillary Clinton. Signed book: Living History. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon and Schuster, 2003. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.75 x 9.75, 562 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the title page in black ink, “To Deborah - Best wishes, Bill Clinton,” and “Hillary Rodham Clinton.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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29. Calvin Coolidge. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, January 21, 1931.

Coolidge writes to Thomas Cochran on Wall Street. In part: “The only record I have is $1,916.67 received about January 1, 1931, which I suppose is capital account….

I am giving you this information to use when you make up statements so that I can make out my income tax….” Light intersecting folds, light pencil notations by recipient, and small spot to bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

26. Hillar y Clinton. Color glossy 8.5 x 10.5 photo, signed in black felt tip “Hillary Rodham Clinton.” Light creasing at left edge, otherwise fine condition.

R & R C OA . …

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Signed book: Living History.

First edition, first printing.

N Y: S i m o n and Schuster, 2003. Hardcover with d u s t j a c ke t , 6.75 x 9.75, 562 pages. Signed boldly in blue felt tip on the title page, “Hillary Rodham Clinton.” In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

28. Calvin Coolidge.

Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 10.5 Harris and Ewing portrait photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen as Vice President, “To my friend Senator Seldon P. Spencer, with regards, Calvin Coolidge, July 1922.”

Matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 16.25. Spencer was elected to the U. S. Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William J. Stone; and served from November 6, 1918, until his death. While in the Senate, he was chairman of the Committee on the Committee on Indian Affairs and the Committee on Privileges and Elections. A bit of trivial foxing, and some mild silvering to darker background, otherwise fine condition. Coolidge served for only two years as vice president prior to Warren G. Harding’s death. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

30. Calvin Coolidge. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, April 2, 1929. Coolidge writes to Arthur W. Procter, Commander of the Military Order of the World War. In part: “Your wire has just been received. I regret that I am unable to be in New York on the sixth of April to review the Army Day parade….”

In very good condition, with intersecting folds (vertical fold to last name), a few subtle wrinkles, and large ink stain to reverse lightly showing through at upper left corner. The signature itself is clean, clear, and otherwise unaffected. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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31. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Ike mentions Churchill

Color vintage glossy 5 x 3.5 candid photo of Ike waving from an open convertible as part of a motorcade, the re verse date-stamped March 1959, signed as president in black ink. Accompanied by a TLS of transmittal on White House letterhead, signed by Ike’s well-known secretary Ann C. Whitman, sending thanks to the original photographer and enclosing the photo. A few surface marks and impressions, and light corner crease, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

32. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo, signed in fountain pen by Eisenhower and inscribed in a different, calligraphic hand to Elmer W. Moore. Framed to an overall size of 11.75 x 14.75. In fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

34. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS as president signed “D. E.,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, November 24, 1959. Cordial letter to his friend Cy. In part, “I am reminded that you share a birthday with another of my friends (Sir Winston Churchill) and that the date is rapidly approaching. I do hope that you are in good health and send you, as always, my best wishes and warm felicitations.” In fine condition, with a few scattered wrinkles and creases, and some slight mirroring of letterhead from folding. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA...(MB $200)

IKE takes on the Age of Aquarius: “A loss of respect for law and morality” 33. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS, one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, September 9, 1965. Ike writes to producer David Levy in Hollywood. In part: “Thank you for your recent letter as well as for the warning continued in its first sentence.

Without it I would have certainly been puzzled, to say the least. Concerning the substance of your letter I can say nothing except that I am delighted in the attitude you are taking about the need for reversing the trends which presently seem to be bringing about a loss of respect for law and morality. I personally am not only continuing to express these sentiments publicly whenever circumstances permit, but am really hopeful that the Republican Party will promptly adopt a similar attitude and make the effort a principal feature of its platforms, programs and objectives. Such action would not only be good for the country but, to my mind, would win the enthusiastic approval of millions of our citizens….”

Faint brush to last name, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA...(MB $200) Presidents & First Ladies

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35. Dwight D. Eisenhower. DS as president, one page, 23 x 19, August 15, 1953. Eisenhower appoints John A. Roosevelt a “member of the Government Contract Committee,” signed at the conclusion by Eisenhower and countersigned by acting Secretary of State Walter B. Smith. John was the only Roosevelt son not to seek elective public office, but in 1952 he switched his political affiliation to the Republicans to support Eisenhower during his presidential campaign. In fine condition, with a mild shade of overall toning, a bit heavier to edges, and some scattered light wrinkling. The paper seal is crisp and intact. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

“THE SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION OF THE WAR AGAINST THE AXIS” IKE inscribes a photo to a prominent military colleague

36. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8 photo of Ike in uniform affixed to a heavy 9.75 x 13.25 card, signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the mount, “To Ed. Hull—With admiration for his soldiering qualities, which have been employed so effectively in the successful prosecution of the war against the Axis; and with gratitude for his unwavering support. From his friend, Dwight D. Eisenhower.” John Edwin Hull (1895–1975) was the Army’s Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations during World War II. In 1953, he was appointed by Ike as Supreme Commander of United States and United Nations Forces in the Far East to succeed the retiring Mark Clark. A touch of light soiling to mount, and subtle glue traces at edge of photo, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $300)

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Signing an eighteenth-century historical volume

37. Millard Fillmore. Signed book: An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time, Vol. XIII (only). London: T. Osborne, A. Millar, and J. Osborn, 1748. Hardcover (rebound in modern library cloth), 5.5 x 8.5, 545 pages (retaining its two original fold-out engraved maps). Signed in ink on the title page “Millard Fillmore, Dec. 1, 1862.” Typical mild soiling to top edge, otherwise fine, bright, clean condition. A most handsome signed volume from the former president’s own library! R&R COA....(MB $200)

38. Millard Fillmore. ALS, one lightly lined page, 8 x 10, November 9, 1853. Fillmore writes from Buffalo to Philip Phelps. In part: “I have yours … Saying that the money would be refunded on receiving my affidavit that my lot was occupied in 1841 & 1842 and I herewith enclose the affidavit, together with the notices which I received and your receipt for the amount paid….”

Mild toning and handling wear, a few creases, pinholes, and short edge separations at folds, and subtle fading of ink, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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39. Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. Signed book: The White House: An Historic Guide. Later printing. Washington, D. C.: White House Historical Association, 1999. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7.25 x 10.25, 159 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black ink, “J. Carter,” and in blue felt tip “Gerald R. Ford.” In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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40. Gerald Ford. Four items: two mock White House cards,

43. Gerald Ford. Signed book: Humor and the Presidency.

First edition, later printing. NY: Arbor House, 1987. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7.75 x 9.5, 162 pages. Signed on the half-title page in blue felt tip by Ford. Book also bears three original caricature sketchs of Ford by noted artists Jim Borgman, Dick Locher, and Paul Szep on the opening pages. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

signed in blue felt tip “Gerald Ford”; FDC with a cachet picturing ford, signed in black felt tip “Gerald R. Ford”; and a color print of the Great Seal of the United States, signed in black felt tip “Gerald Ford.” A few faint smudges to FDC, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

41. Gerald Ford.

Four items: three mock White House cards, each signed in blue felt tip “Gerald Ford”; and a color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip “Gerald Ford.” A few mild dings to photo, other wise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

44.GeraldFord.Bluefelt tip signature, “Gerald R. Ford,” on a 4 x 2.5 mock White House card. In very fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

42. Gerald Ford. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ford making a presentation to John Wayne at a formal event, signed in blue felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford.” In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

45. Gerald Ford. Signed book: AVision forAmerica. Limited edition of 500 copies (this copy, numbered 49/100, is evidently from a leather-bound and slipcased “deluxe” edition). Northridge, California: Lord John Press, 1980. Hardcover in slipcase, 6.5 x 10, 15 pages. Signed in ballpoint on the limitation page, “Gerald R. Ford.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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49. Gerald Ford. Signed book: A Time To Heal.

First edition, first printing. NY: Harper and Row, 1979. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 454 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Diane Swanson, with appreciation and warmest regards. Gerald R. Ford 7/9/80.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light wear to dustjacket. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

46. Gerald Ford. Portrait engraving, 5 x 7, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joni, with best wishes, Gerald R. Ford.” Housed in its original Gerald Ford Museum leather presentation folder. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

47. Gerald Ford. FDC, 6.5 x 3.5, signed in blue felt tip (prior to application of 2007 stamp and postmark) “Gerald Ford.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

“Our long national nightmare is over.”

48. Gerald Ford. AQS on an off-white sheet of Ford’s personal embossed letterhead, 6.5 x 8.5.

Ford pens a line from his remarks after taking the Oath of Office on August 9, 1974, “My fellowAmericans, our long national nightmare is over.”

Signed at the conclusion, “Gerald R. Ford,” adding the date he made the remark. When Nixon resigned in the wake of the Watergate scandal on August 9, 1974, Ford assumed the presidency, making him the only person to assume the vice-presidency and the presidency without having been voted into either office.

Immediately after taking the oath of office in the East Room of the White House, he spoke to the assembled audience in a speech broadcast live to the nation. Ford noted the peculiarity of his position: “I am acutely aware that you have not elected me as your president by your ballots, and so I ask you to confirm me as your president with your prayers.” A portion of the speech would later be memorialized with a plaque at the entrance to his presidential museum. In very fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $200)

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Praising Wiesenthal on a prestigious honor “It is entirely fitting that one who has devoted his life to the pursuit of justice for those who suffered the ultimate of human indignity and torture” 50. Gerald Ford. TLS signed “Gerald R. Ford,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 19, 1980. Ford writes to noted Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal before accepting an award. In part: “The Eddie Cantor Charitable Foundation Award carries great meaning and prestige. It is entirely fitting that one who has devoted his life to the pursuit of justice for those who suffered the ultimate of human indignity and torture should be chosen as this year’s recipient of this coveted Award. You will receive many tributes this evening but the Center for Holocaust Studies bearing your name is the most eloquent statement of the world’s respect for you as a person and for the successes you have achieved.” In fine condition, with a touch of light toning along bottom. R&R COA...(MB $200)

MAINE EVENT GARFIELD evaluates his prospects less than two months before the 1880 election: “We can win the fight if my friends do their utmost”

51. James A. Garfield. LS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 8, Mentor, Ohio letterhead, September 14, 1880. Garfield writes to former Ohio congressman Lorenzo Danford. In full: “Yours of the 13th just received and read with pleasure. The news from Maine this morning is not hat we hoped it would be but I trust it will not discourage our friends or weaken their efforts.

The fact is there is a larger vote in Maine than every before and each party has just about kept its relative standing last year. we can win the fight if our friends do their utmost….”

Light scattered soiling, narrow marginal mounting strip to first page, and slight fading to last letter of signature, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

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ISLAND HOLIDAY GRANT writes from Havana on the “great magnificence” of his lodgings and a “terrific earthquake,” and notes that “I would like to make enough to get me a house in Washington”

52. U. S. Grant. Handwritten letter by Grant (the signature clipped off and no long present), four pages on two adjoining sheets, the larger page 5 x 8, January 23, 1880. Grant writes from Havana, evidently during a trip related to his position as president of the Mexican Southern Railroad, to his son Jesse. In part: “Your Ma was very much pleased to receive your letter, which she did on our arrival here yesterday.We were received at the landing by the principle [sic] officials of the island and city, and conducted to the Government Palace where we are quartered in great magnificence. Next week we expect to take one of our Naval vessels and visit a few others of the West India Islands and return here in time for the steamer which passes about the 12th of Feby. forVera Cruz, but will return inApril by Galveston to Colorado where we will remain until May.You and Buck must write to us, to this place, in receipt of this.After that to the City of Mexico. We were both glad to hear you had started out as well. I hope it will continue and improve as time passes. What have you heard from your Arizona mines? Buck I hope has been fortunate enough to invest some for me when it will do well. I would like to make enough to get me a house in Washington [portion lost to clipping; resuming on the final page] terrific earthquakes here last night, the first it is said they have ever had in Havana. It frightened the people very much and your Ma & Ida were sorry that had enlisted for the journey . I have not heard that any harm was done in the city….” According to the U.S. Geologic Survey, “In January 1880, Cuba was the center of two strong earthquakes that sent severe shock waves through the town of Key West, Florida. The tremors occurred at 11 p.m. on January 22 and at 4 a.m. on the 23rd. At Buelta Abajo and San Christobal, Cuba, many buildings were thrown down and some people were killed….” In very good condition, with clipping as noted, faint staining and soiling to first page, and light handling wear. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.....(MB $300)

Authorizing a pardon as president

53. U. S. Grant. Partly printed DS as president, one page, 7.25 x 8, March 2, 1877. An order to the secretary of state to “affix the Seal of the United States to a warrant for the pardon of Alfred Bevis and Edward B. Frazier.” Matted and framed with a photo to an overall size of 15.5 x 12.5. In very fine, bright condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

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Two months before the American entry into World War I

“So much of importance pending and such grave questions likely to be presented at any time” 54. Warren G. Harding. TLS signed “W. G. Harding,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Senate letterhead, February 5, 1917. Harding writes to Mrs. J. B. Williams in New York City. In part: “I cannot even guess at this time when I shall be in New York City. There is so much of importance pending and such grave questions likely to be presented at any time that I have made my plans to be available to a Senate roll call at any time. Meanwhile, if your son has been satisfied as to the actual test of the new motor and is desirous of presenting the matter to some of the larger automobile manufacturers, I shall be glad to serve him in any way possible. I do hope all your expectations will be realized in the development of this motor….” Congress declared war on Germany two months later, on April 6. Intersecting mailing folds (vertical fold to “W”; pinholes at intersections; a few short edge separations) and a hint of subtle soiling and handling wear, otherwise fine condition.

Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.....(MB $200)

55. Benjamin Harrison. Bank check, 7 x 3, filled out and signed as “Benj.

Harrison,” payable to T. P. Haughy for $50.00, July 14, 1884. Faint vertical folds (one to last name, cut cancellations and a few pinholes, and a touch of mild soiling and handling wear, otherwise fine condition.

Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Appointing a naval constructor who later lent his name to a prestigoius award 56. Benjamin Harrison. Partially printed DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 18, March 6, 1891. President Harrison appoints Joseph H. Linnard to the position of “Naval Constructor, with the relative rank of Lieutenant.” Countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Tracy. Linnard was the ranking Naval Constructor of the Navy, served as Superintending Constructor of the Works of the New York Shipbuilding Company, and served for 30 years.

The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers has presented an award named after him since 1937. In very good condition, with paper loss to top and bottom edges, previous intersecting storage folds, one through first name of signature, and some scattered light creasing and wrinkling.

Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

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5 7. W i l l ia m Henry Harrison. Early manuscript DS, signed “Wm. H. Harrison, A.C.C. to Major Genl.

Wa y n e, ” o n e page, 6 x 2, August 27, 1796.

A requisition issued at Fort Washington. In full: “The Quarter Master will please to issue for my use one bushel of corn.” In ver y good condition, with complete vertical separation (tape-repaired from reverse; not affecting signature), faint show-though of notations on reverse, and a few mild wrinkles. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $300)

The little First Lady HAYES presents a photo of his wife to his secretary of state 58. Rutherford B. Hayes. Oversized Sarony cabinet photo of Lucy [Mrs. Rutherford B.] Hayes, 7 x 11.75 on its original 7.5 x 13 mount, signed and inscribed in ink as president at the lower edge of the image, “To Mrs. Evarts, with kindest regards, Rutherford B. Hayes,” adding the date 1877.

LawyerWilliam M. Evarts (1818–1901) served as chief counsel forAndrew Johnson during his impeachment trial and as counsel for Hayes, on behalf of the Republican Party, during the legal entanglements surrounding the disputed 1876 election. Evidently grateful for Evarts’s efforts, Hayes appointed him secretary of state. Light stain to background of image at lower left (touching first few words of inscription; small stain to middle initial of signature), a hint of mild soiling with a few small surface marks (touching face), and somewhat irregular ink adhesion (a few dropped strokes), otherwise fine condition. Unique! R&R COA.....(MB $200)

59. Rutherford B. Hayes. Partially printed DS, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 14 x 18, February 2, 1876. Governor Hayes appoints William H.Taylor to the position of notary public for the County of Cuyahoga for a three-year term.

Countersigned by the secretary of state. A carte-de-visite portrait of Taylorhasbeenaffixedtothelower left of the document, with a notation on the portrait in one of his children’s hands. Vertical fold through one initial, mild mirroring of text from folding, and some scattered creasing and wrinkling, otherwise fine condition.

Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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60. Herbert Hoover.

Signed book: The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover.

First edition, first printing. NY: Macmillan Company, 1952.

Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 503 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Cora Rogers, With the good wishes of Herbert Hoover.”

In fine condition, with some scattered light surface wear to covers and spine. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

63. Herbert Hoover. Partly printed DS as president, one 61. Herbert Hoover. Vin-

page, 18.25 x 14, December 17, 1929. An appointment for Albert Watson as a U.S. District Judge in Pennsylvania.

Countersigned by William DeWitt Mitchell as attorney general. Matted and framed to an overall size of 26.75 x 23. A touch of mild soiling with a few faint, tiny spots, and Hoover retracing the first few letters of his first name due to poor ink flow, otherwise fine, clean condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

ta ge mattefinish 7.5 x 11.5 Harris and Ewing seated portrait photo of Hoover, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Kind regards of Herbert Hoover.”

Triple matted and framed to an overall size of 18.5 x 22.5.

In fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

64. Herbert Hoover. TLS, one page, 7 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 17, 1955. Hoover writes to Deesa Dougherty in New York City. In full: “My sincere thanks to you for sending me the beautiful book Christmas. You were very thoughtful and I am deeply grateful….” Intersecting folds and a few mild wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA andR&RCOA.…(MB$100)

62. Herbert Hoover.

TLS, one page, 7 x 6.5, personal letterhead, January 3, 1949. Hoover writes to Mrs. Dow. In part: “Your cheerful Christmas greetings are indeed a help in this otherwise somewhat dreary scene….

I hope the New Year brings you all you expect of it….” In very good condition, with trimming to top and bottom edges, intersecting folds, marginal stain, and light handling wear. The signature is clean, fine, and unaffected by any faults. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

65. Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover. Two signed White House cards, signed in black ink, “Herbert Hoover,” and “Lou Henry Hoover.” In fine condition, with a mild shade of toning to Mrs. Hoover’s card. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

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JEFFERSON and MADISON sign a patent for a mortising machine

66. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Partly printed

mains intact on the first page. In good to very good condition, with Jefferson’s signature light but legible, intersecting creases (light vertical crease to Jefferson’s last name; vertical crease to Madison’s last name), small holes (one to body of text on first page; most along fold on second page), soiling, staining, and wrinkling (light soiling to Jefferson’s last name), corner tear to first page, and irregular ink adhesion to text on final page. A desirable presidential combination! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.....(MB $500)

DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, 12 x 14.5, three pages on two sheets of vellum, June 8, 1807. A patent issued to Simeon Glover and David Parmelee, “being for a machine for mortising.” The second page contains a detailed description of the patent signed by Glover and Parmelee; the document is also countersigned

by C[aesar] A. Rodney (nephew of the same-named Signer) as attorney general. The embossed wafer-and-ribbon seal rePresidents & First Ladies

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67. Andrew Jackson. Partly printed DS as president, one page on vellum, 15.5 x 9.5, December 6, 1830. A grant for a parcel of land in Ohio issued to Frederick Onstine. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one chip each to left and right edges, light soiling a few scattered stains (very subtle staining to signature area), and seal removal traces at lower left. The signature is large, dark, and clear.

Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

A month after Lincoln’s assassination

68. Andrew Johnson. Partly printed DS as president, one page on vellum, 16 x 19.75, May 20, 1865. A commission for Elijah R. Craft as assistant adjutant general of volunteers with rank of captain. Countersigned by Edwin Stanton as secretary of war. The embossed paper seal remains intact at upper left. Heavy intersecting creases (touching Stanton’s signature) and a few scattered stains (faint stain to first name), otherwise fine condition. An unusually bright, crisp example! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

Endorsing a senatorial paycheck less than two months before the beginning of the Civil War 69. Andrew Johnson.

Endorsement signature, “Andrew Johnson,” on the reverse of a 7.5 x 3 Treasury check payable to him for $510.21, February 28, 1861.

In good to very good condition, with vertical folds, light soiling, and punch and cut cancellations (the latter just touching “J”). The check has, in addition, been affixed with glue at the left and right sides to a calligraphic presentation measuring 12.25 x 5.5. However, the mounting does not affect the signature, which is visible through a window cut in the back, and the signature itself is clear, dark, and otherwise unaffected. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

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70. Lyndon B. Johnson. TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, December 4, 1967. Johnson writes to Congressman Edwin D. Eshleman. In full: “With congratulations and with our warm regards, Mrs. Johnson and I join in wishing you a happy birthday. We hope that the year ahead will be rich in health and blessed with the joys of meaningful public service….” In very fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

71. Jacqueline Kennedy. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of John F. and Jackie Kennedy posing with Harry and Bess Truman at a formal White House event in 1961, signed and inscribed in purple ink “For Tim Curtis, all best wishes, Jacqueline Kennedy.” In fine condition, with horizontal crease through lower portion of image, lightly affecting last name of signature. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

The Bouvier Girls Jackie and Lee sign their limited-edition pictorial memoir

72. Jacqueline Kennedy. Signed book: One Special Summer. Limited signed first edition of 500 copies. NY: Delacorte Press, 1974. Hardcover with slipcase, 11 x 13.25, Signed in ink on the limitation page “Jacqueline Bouvier” and “Lee Bouvier.” The famous illustrated account of the sisters’ “Grand Tour” during Jackie’s junior year in college, which she spent at the Sorbonne in Paris. Slipcase is still covered in its originalplasticshrinkwrapping.Invery finecondition.Quiteuncommoninthisappealingstateofpreservation!R&RCOA.…(MB$200)

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CULTURE IN CAMELOT

JFK appoints a member of the committee to create what became the Kennedy Center 73. John F. Kennedy. Outstanding partly engraved DS as president, boldly signed “John F. Kennedy,” one page, 22.5 x 18.75, November 14, 1961. An appointment for Samuel Rosenbaum as a member of the Advisory Committee on the Arts (National Cultural Center). Samuel Rosenbaum was a leading Philadelphia attorney who served as a trustee of the Philadelphia Orchestra. In 1958 President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Cultural Center Act, which included four basic components: it authorized the Center’s construction, spelled out an artistic mandate to present a wide variety of both classical and contemporary performances, specified an educational mission for the Center, and stated that the Cen-

ter was to be an independent facility, self-sustaining and privately funded. Following Kennedy’s death, President Lyndon B. Johnson asked Congress to name the National Cultural Center for Kennedy and signed a bill authorizing federal participation in the construction of the facility. The Kennedy Center was officially opened on September 8, 1971 with the world premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s Mass. Countersigned

by Dean Rusk as secretary of state. The embossed paper seal remains intact at lower left. The very slightest suggestion of toning to extreme edges, otherwise very fine, clean condition. Scarce and splendid for display! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.............(MB $500) 27

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A transatlantic marriage dispute 74. Abraham Lincoln. Manuscript DS, signed “And the plaintiff doth the like, Taylor & Lincoln,” three lightly lined pages on two sheets, 7.75 x 12.5, 1854. A legal document outlining the case of Betsey Ferguson vs. Peter Fleming, wherein a marriage contract was allegedly violated, viz: “Said contract was made and entered into upon the express condition, that the said plaintiff as soon as she should receive notice from defendant to that effect would immediately leave Scotland & come to the United States, and marry the said defendant; and defendant avers that the said plaintiff did not and would not keep and perform her portion of the said contract in that behalf....” A hint of very mild handling wear and toning along folds, otherwise fine, clean condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA...(MB $500)

75. Abraham Lincoln: John E. Burton. Signed booklet, Abraham Lincoln, An Oration by John E. Burton. Published (and signed) by Alonzo Fowle, 1903.

String bound, 7 x 10.75, 23 pages.

Parchment Souvenir Edition limited to 50 copies, of which this is number 13.

Boldly signed by the author in fountain pen on the last page, under a portrait of himself. Moderate wear and chipping to the edges of the covers, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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CAPITAL OFFENSE

Rare document signed by convicted Lincoln assassination conspirator MARY SURRATT, the first woman executed by the U.S. Government

76. Abraham Lincoln: Mary and John Surratt, Sr. Follow-

treason, conspiracy, and plotting murder on June 30, 1865, Mary Surratt was sentenced to be “hanged by the neck ’til she be dead.” When the sentence was carried out on July 7, Surratt earned a dubious place in history as the first woman to be executed by the U.S. government. The true nature and extent of her involvement in the crimes of which she was convicted remains one of the liveliest topics of debate among historians of the assassination. Rare manuscript DS, signed “Mary Eug[enia] Surratt” and “John H. Surratt” [Sr.], seven pages on four lightly lined sheets, 8 x 12.5, May 10, 1853. A legal document involving the repayment of a note by John Surratt to Benjamin F. Middleton and Benjamin Beall, “John B. Surratt being further indebted ... for costs of advertising and charges of an ineffectual offer to sell some part of the property herein named under the said deed of trust.” Among other provisions of the agreement, the Surratts agree to surrender two parcels of land “lying and being in the County of Washington in the District of Columbia which are known as part of ‘Fox Hall’ and the whole of the parcel or tract known as ‘Pasture and Gleaning’....” Marginal chip to bottom edge of first sheet (touching one word), a few partial separations along folds (not affecting signed page; separations/holes to one page with archival reinforcement), light handling wear with a hint of subtle toning and soiling, and the signatures just a shade light but fully and easily legible, otherwise fine condition. Autograph material from Mary Surratt is of the greatest scarcity; according to the database of America Book Prices Current, this is the first example to be offered at auction since the sale of the famed Sang Collection in 1978. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $1,000)

ing the death of her husband, John H. Surratt, Sr., in 1862, Mary Surratt (1823–1865) rented out her husband’s tavern and opened a boarding house on H Street in Washington, D.C. In the early months of 1865, the boarding house was used as the meeting place for the conspirators in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, led by John Wilkes Booth. (Surratt’s son, John Surratt, Jr. [1844–1916], a Confederate messenger who had been introduced to Booth by the infamous Dr. Samuel Mudd, later acknowledged that he had participated in a foiled plot to kidnap the president in March 1865. Though Surratt, Jr. maintained that he had no part in the assassination and was in Elmira, New York on the fateful night, he fled to Canada and then to Europe, where he was finally captured

by American officials on November 23, 1866 and returned to the United States. Eventually tried in a civilian court, John Surratt, Jr. was released after a mistrial was declared and to all appearances lived the remainder of his life as an upstanding, respectable citizen until his death from pneumonia at the age of 72.) Mary Surratt was questioned by the police following the assassination, and witnesses claimed she had met several times with conspirator Lewis Powell; moreover, the keeper of her late husband’s tavern claimed that on the day of the assassination, she had ordered him to “make ready the shooting irons,” which, together with other supplies, were picked up by Booth and accomplice David Herold following the shooting.

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77. James Madison. Partly printed DS as president, one page, 20.5 x 16, July 1, 1809. A four-language ship’s papers issued to Manning Merrill, “master or commander of the schooner called Friendship … lying at present in the port of New York bound for St. Bartholomew and laden with fish, beef, port, vinegar, hams, cheese, lard, candles, soap, crackers, beans, butter.” Countersigned

by R[obert] Smith as secretary of state. Two paper seals remain intact in the left margin. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds (small holes and separations; associated edge chips), scattered light toning (mainly along folds; small paperclip stain at left edge), and a fe w mild wrinkles and crea ses. The sheet is other wise bright and clean, and the sig nature is bold, dark, and pristine. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

78. William McKinley. Manuscript DS as president, three sides of two pages, 10 x 13.5, November 23, 1900. Scarce Senate resolution, prepared in attractive black and red calligraphy. In part, “In Article II…insert after ‘larceny’ provided that the value of the property or the amount of money so embezzled or stolen is not less than $200 or 420 soles.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink

by McKinley, and countersigned by Secretary of State John Hay. A duplicate copy of this resolution was sent to the city of Lima, hence the Spanish translation on the reverse of the first page and the mention of Peruvian currency. In fine condition, with some scattered mild toning, and a few binding dings to left edges. The large white seal is crisp and intact. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. …(MB $200)

80. William McKinley. Ink signature, “Wm. McKinley, Jr.,” on an off-white slip.

Matted with a portrait of McKinley, to an overall size of 10 x 14. In very good condition, with vertical fold and a light strip of vertical toning over first letter of last name. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

79. William McKinley. Bold ink signature, “Yours truly, W. McKinley,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with a touch of scattered mild soiling. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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81 . W i l l ia m McKinley.

Partly printed DS as president, one page on vellum, 15.75 x 19.5, December 26, 1899. A commission for Charles McClure, Jr. as second lieutenant of infantry. Countersigned

by Elihu Root as secretary of war. The embossed paper seal remains intact at lower left. A touch of mild soiling and handling wear, otherwise fine, clean condition. A handsome example boasting particularly clear and dark signatures. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

82. James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. Partly printed DS, signed “James Monroe” as president and “John Quincy Adams” as secretary of state, one page on vellum, 10 x 13.25, December 4, 1818.

A scalloped-top ship’s papers (the scallop trimmed off) for the ship Paragon of Nantucket, commanded by William Perkins. In very good condition, with trimming to top (as noted) and bottom edges, intersecting folds (vertical fold to “James”), “roughening” slits from missing seal at lower left, light wrinkling, and a few faint stains. Both signatures are quite dark and clear, and themselves easily rate as fine.

Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $300)

83. William McKinley. TLS signed “W. McKinley,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, May 18, 1896. McKinley writes to Jas. Abraham in Smithfield, Pennsylvania. In full: “I have yours of 15th inst., and thank you very much for your kindly interest….” A touch of mild soiling and a few small spots, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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84. James Monroe. DS as president, one page, 13.25 x 9.25, September 14, 1818. President Monroe grants Ebenezer Balkcom, “late a Corporal in Townsend’s Company of the Ninth Regiment of Infantry,” 160 acres of land in the Illinois Territory. Signed at the bottom in black ink

by Monroe, and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Josiah Meigs. In very good condition, with intersecting storage folds, even overall toning, a few darker spots to left edge, and some light wrinkling.

The white paper seal is worn, but intact, and Monroe’s signature remains dark and clear. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Monroe naval appointment

85. James Monroe. Partially printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13 x 16.5, March 5, 1817. President Monroe appoints Stewart a “Master Commandant in the Navy.” Signed at the conclusion by Monroe, and counter-signed by Secretary of the Navy Benjamin W. Crowninshield.

Master commandant was a rank within the early United States Navy.

The rank of master commandant was slightly higher than lieutenant, and a master commandant would often command warships too small to justify the command of a full captain. In the United States Navy, the rank was shortened to Commander in 1838. In very good condition, with handwritten text and Monroe’s signature several shades light but legible, a light shade of overall toning, and intersecting storage folds, with a couple of pinhole size separations. The white seal is crisp and intact. Presidential naval appointments are very desirable.

Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

86. James Monroe. Bold franking signature, “Jas. Monroe” [as secretary of state], on a 6 x 3.5 mailing panel addressed in another hand to the Governor of North Carolina and bearing a “Washington, Oct. 12” postmark and “FREE” ink stamp. Light toning, faint vertical fold, and mild wrinkling and handling wear, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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90. Richard Nixon. Color satin-finish 8.5 x 11 photo, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200) 87. Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Two signed color 10 x 8 photos: one of Nixon posing with Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, and George Bush posing at the Nixon Library, signed in blue felt tip by Nixon; and a photo of the White House, signed in blue felt tip by Ford. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

91. Richard Nixon. Engraved portrait of Nixon, approximately 8 x 9, signed in black felt tip, “Richard Nixon.” Double matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 14.25. In very fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

88. Richard Nixon. Typed souvenir presidential resignation, one page, 5 x 8, on mock White House letterhead, dated August 9, 1974 (but signed later). Nixon’s famous communication to Secretary of State Henry Kissinger: “Dear Mr. Secretary: I hereby resign the Office of President of the United States.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $750)

89. Richard Nixon. Personal business or calling card, signed in blue ink.

In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

92. Richard Nixon. Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in black felt tip on the sweet spot. In fine condition, with a bit of mild toning. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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93. Richard Nixon. Signed book: RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon. First edition, first printing. NY: Grosset & Dunlap, 1978.

Hardcover with slipcase, 7 x 9.5, 1119 pages. Signed in black ink on a specially printed prefator y page. Light wear and to slipcase and sunning to spine, other wise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

94. Richard Nixon. FDC

96. Franklin Pierce. Ink signature, “Very respectfully, Yr. obdt. servt., Franklin Pierce,” on an off-white 5 x 3.5 slip affixed to a larger slip. In very good condition, with showthrough from glue on reverse, and mild scattered soiling and handling wear (small tear to “Fr”). The signature is otherwise clear and dark. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

with a cachet honoring Richard Nixon, signed on the front in black ink. In very fine condition.Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

95. Franklin Pierce. Partly printed DS as president, one page slightly trimmed in size to 16 x 11.75, January 19, 1854. An appointment for Benjamin B. French as justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. Countersigned by W. L. Marcy as secretary of state. The embossed paper seal remains intact at lower left.

Accompanied by an antique portrait engraving. Trimming as noted, intersecting folds, a hint of subtle soiling and wrinkling (faint toning at upper left corner), otherwise fine, bright condition. The signature is large, dark, and perfect. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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97. Nancy Reagan. Early matte-finish 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jack, Nancy Davis.” A few small, very faint smudges to background, and tiny adhesive trace to bottom edge, otherwise fine, clean condition. Quite uncommon in examples from this era! R&R COA.…(MB $100)

ALS as Tennessee representative 98. James K. Polk. Uncommon ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, February 12, 1834. Polk writes to Peter Wagner, Third Auditor of the Treasury. In part: “The enclosed papers relate to the claim … for commutation under the act of 1828. Will you do me the favour to review the case, and inform me what objection exists to the allowance of the claim….”

Light scattered wrinkling, tiny edge separations at folds (one with tape repair to reverse) and stray ink spot just touching first letter of signature, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA...(MB $300)

99. Ronald Reagan. Signed book: AnAmerican Life by Ronald Reagan. Later printing. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1990. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 748 pages. Signed in black ink on a bookplate (calligraphically inscribed in another hand) affixed to a front blank. A touch of mild wear to jacket, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

100. Ronald Reagan. Black ink signature, “Ronald Reagan,” on Reagan’s personal off-white 4 x 3 “Post-It” sheet with imprinted with “President Ronald Reagan” and the presidential seal. Following his presidency, Reagan pre-signed these sheets and carried them around with him as a way of easily complying with requests for autographs. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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“There are a few things such as the Moscow summit pending.”

103. Ronald Reagan. Impressive color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Reagan, clad in white, atop a horse with the California hills in the background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Jack, With warm regards & in friendship, Ron.” Photo is affixed to a slightly larger gold-edged mount. Surface dings and impressions to background along right side, a few corner creases, and some wrinkling to gold border, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

101. Ronald Reagan. TLS signed “Dutch,” one page, 7 x 10.5, White House letterhead, March 7, 1988. Letter of thanks for a gift from old friends. In part, “Yes, the painting is the view I had from that very spot, and I’ve been living with memories since it arrived…In just a few weeks we’ll be handcarrying it to the ranch…Let us know when you are in Washington. I’ll hope we are on hand. I say that because there are a few things such as the Moscow summit pending…If we’re here, you can bet you’ll be in the Oval Office.” In fine condition. R&R COA...(MB $200)

104. Eleanor Roosevelt.

TLS, one page, 6 x 9.25, White House letterhead, October 16, 1935. In part: “I will not be back in Washington on the 2d and 3d of November as the President plans to be in Hyde Park at that time.” In fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

102. Ronald Reagan.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Reagan shaking hands with a gentleman at a formal event, inscribed in black ink in a calligrapher’s hand, “To Ross Hunter, with best wishes, “ and signed “Ronald Reagan.” In very fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

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Recommending a man who “would very much strengthen our party” 108. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

105. Eleanor Roosevelt. FDC, 6.5 x 3.5, with a cachet honoring the United Nations Conference on International Organization, signed in blue fountain pen beneath the cachet and the well-known image from the Yalta Conference. The “Towards United Nations” stamp has been postmarked April 25, 1945. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

106. Eleanor Roosevelt. ALS in pencil signed “E. R.,” one page, 6 x 6.75, 49 East 65th Street letterhead, no date. Roosevelt writes to George [Marvin]. In part: “I … hope to get a glimpse of you, if not I’ll see you in Albany next Sunday. Good luck in all of your efforts….”

After signing, Roosevelt adds a postscript, signing a second time with her initials. Mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

TLS, one page trimmed in size to 7 x 6.5, February 14, 1914. FDR, then Assistant Secretar y of t h e N a v y, writes to Martin H. Glynn, Governor of New York. In full: “I am told that Adelbert M. Scriber, of Monticello, Sullivan County, and the proprietor of the principal paper there, is a candidate for membership on the Workmen’s Compensation Commission and I have been asked to speak a good word for him. Of course, you know many applications are made to me to recommend people to your careful consideration. I have almost invariably, with one or two exceptions, refused to do this, as I feel you are more than capable of picking the best men for yourself and are in a much better position to know the best men under all the complicated local conditions than I am.

I want, however, to urge Mr. Scriber on your attention, as I have known him personally for some time and have a somewhat clear idea of the political conditions in Sullivan County. I think Mr. Scriber’s appointment would very much strengthen our party generally in that section and I do not believe there would be any serious opposition from any quarters to his appointment….” In very good, bright condition, with trimming as noted and a few secretarial notations.

The signature is large, dark, and completely unaffected by any faults.

Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

107. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Program from the Annual Founder’s Day Dinner of the National Press Club at the National Press Club Auditorium on March 2, 1935, at which FDR was the guest of honor, 6.5 x 8, signed in pencil on the interior, “Franklin D. Roosevelt.”

Accompanied by a TLS from Lieutenant Commander L. S. Perry regarding a performance by the U.S. Navy Band at the event. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and staining to covers. The signed page is clean and unaffected by any faults. R&R COA.…....................(MB $200) 37

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“So many ... things which President Wilson exemplified” FDR organizes a peace award in honor of the former president

Roosevelt’s role as the running mate of unsuccessful Democratic presidential nominee James Cox in the 1920 election, though Wilson had originally desired to serve a third term.

Indeed, Wilson at first refused to meet with Roosevelt regarding the details of the award, though they finally met face to face in June 1921. In his 2003 biography Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Champion of Freedom, historian Conrad Black notes that at the meeting, “Wilson remained sufficiently irritated with Roosevelt that he refused him an autograph on a copy of Washington’s farewell address that Roosevelt had published in Wilson’s honor. Wilson claimed, through his secretary, that this was consistent with a rule he had against autographing such things. However, after learning of Roosevelt’s illness, Wilson sent ‘My dear Roosevelt’ a note of ‘heartfelt sympathy’.... During this period, in fact, both FDR and Wilson were confined to their respective wheelchairs. 2) Bank check, made out to Roosevelt for $4.00, 6 x 2.75, January 16, 1922, endorsed by him on the reverse, “Pay to the order of Woodrow Wilson Foundation, Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Light intersecting folds and light toning near top edge of letter, and several folds, punch cancellations (away from signature) and a hint of mild soiling to check, otherwise fine condition. A significant and historic association between these two giants of twentieth-century history! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA..........(MB $300)

109. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Two items: 1) TLS, one page, 8 x 10.75, law firm letterhead, May 25, 1921. FDR writes to Edwin A. Elsbach in San Francisco. In part: “Thank you for your letter ... and for your offer to assist in the campaign. The Committee discussed very carefully the suggestion which you have made in regard to adding the words ‘world peace’ instead of merely ‘distinguished public service’ and it was decided that while, of course, world peace would remain the great criterion in the award, there are so many other things which President Wilson exemplified that we want it as broad as possible in construction. As a matter of face, it might be difficult to make the award at any given time for lack of some particular individual or organization which had, at that particular time, contributed much toward world peace; and at the same time there might be some person or organization who had greatly contributed to some other branch of public service. Therefore, I think you will agree with me that it is better to leave the wording pretty general, with the understanding that world peace is the basis of it....” Wilson, who had appointed FDR Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1913, completed his White House term a few months earlier, in March 1921. Shortly thereafter, FDR became chairman of a committee for the purpose of establishing a $500,000 award to recognize outstanding achievements in humanitarianism, to be named in honor of Wilson. While the two men respected one another, their relationship was at times strained—due in part, no doubt, for Presidents & First Ladies

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STAMP ACT FDR sends a philatelic letter to notorious Hollywood censor WILL HAYS 110. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS signed “F.D.R.,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, November 3, 1944. FDR writes to Will H. Hays.

In full: “My sincere thanks to you for that first day cover. I shall be greatly pleased to place it in my collection. Needless to say, I appreciate the generous compliment extended in your letter of October thirty-first. I share your pride in the record of your industry these past fifty years. It is indeed an inspiring chapter in the history of America.” The recipient (1879–1954), the former Postmaster General and then-president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, oversaw enforcement of the notorious “Production Code” that imposed strict censorship guidelines on all Hollywood films for decades.

Though the Code had a chilling effect on artistic freedom, it inspired scores of resourceful directors and writers to exploit various loopholes and to creatively employ double entendres and similar under-the-radar references to forbidden subjects until the Code was abolished in favor of a ratings system in 1968. Mild handling wear and small paperclip rust stain to top margin, otherwise fine condition. A most notable association!

Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

112. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Partly printed DS as acting secretary of the Navy, one page, 14 x 18.5, April 15, 1919. An appointment for William W. Elder as a chaplain in the Navy with the rank of lieutenant, junior grade. While the president (Woodrow Wilson) would normally have also signed such a commission, he was then attending the Paris Peace Conference. The embossed blue seal remains intact at lower left. Matted and framed to an overall size of 23.75 x 28.25. In very good condition, with skinning and staining at top center (touching a few words of text), a hint of mild soiling, and a few small, light creases. The signature is clean, clear, and unaffected by any faults. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

111. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Program from a convocation at the University of Notre Dame honoring the New Commonwealth of the Philippines, 6 x 9, December 9, 1935, signed on the cover as president, “Franklin D. Roosevelt” [who received an honorary degree on the same occasion]. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the daughter of the original owner. Light soiling and handling wear and some faint staining, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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SPENT

Historic FDR financial archive including his final check register and the last check he ever signed, written days before his death 113. Franklin D. Roosevelt. A highly significant, one-of-a-

A sampling of other notable checks: • To Father Flanagan of Boy’s Town, December 7, 1944, the three-year anniversary of Pearl Harbor • To his wife, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, December 7, 1944, as a $1000 Christmas gift, and endorsed by her • To the New York State Tax Commission, January 5, 1945, $52.50 to cover an error Roosevelt made on his 1942 state tax return • To the Union Pacific Railroad Company, March 5, 1945, for his grandchildren’s train tickets to attend his fourth and final inauguration • To the American Red Cross for the 1945 War Fund • To his cousin, Margaret “Daisy” Suckley, who was with him at the time of his death, for reimbursement for her payment to the “masseur Harry Lenny,” aka Harry Setaro, former boxer and “hand healer”’ who attended to FDR at Daisy’s urging several times in the president’s final months • An unsigned check to cover Roosevelt’s upcoming attendance at the Jefferson Day Dinner on April 13, 1945, for which Roosevelt was working on a speech when he died the day before, including the final line written in his own hand: “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith.”

In addition to the evident historical importance of the collection, the checks provide a detailed, unusual, uninterrupted signature study of FDR’s final months.

The archive also includes the black leather-bound Guaranty Trust Company register, measuring 7 x 8.5. The register includes descriptions of the checks from Roosevelt’s personal bank account, some written in his hand, and some in

kind archive relating to Franklin D. Roosevelt: The President’s handwritten final check register from the Guaranty Trust Company of New York from the final six months of his life, plus many checks covering the same period, from October 5, 1944, to the conclusion of affairs related his estate following his death on April 12, 1945. The collection includes 47 checks signed by Roosevelt (some with further notations), in addition to 12 unsigned checks made out in the last two days before his death.

The centerpiece this historic archive is a poignant treasure of singular importance: the last check Roosevelt ever signed, dated April 9, 1945, just three days before his death at Warm Springs, Georgia. At the end of the register, FDR’s secretary, Grace Tully, notes a deposit for Roosevelt’s salary of $4,866.65 on April 9, 1945, and a corresponding check written that day, signed “Franklin D. Roosevelt,” made out to the National Metropolitan Bank, transferring $1800 to Eleanor Roosevelt’s account. This, indeed, was the last check Roosevelt would ever sign; the following dozen consecutively numbered checks remaining unsigned.

The checks FDR wrote during this period document both his professional contributions (Democratic National Committee, Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Foundation, Duchess County Historical Society, Foreign Policy Association, American Legion) and his personal expenditures, from monthly allowance checks to sons Franklin, Jr., and John Aspinwall (issued to his wife, Anne Lindsay Clark Roosevelt), both World War II naval officers, to payment of bills for utilities, country club dues, pharmacy expenses, and such fraternal associations as the Free Mason’s Holland Lodge.

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CASHING OUT Above: The final check signed by FDR Right: A handwritten page from the register

the hands of others, most notably Tully. In addition to a calendar covering 1943 to 1945, the register also includes 50 pages of entries from which 46 checks were detached (many of which are included). Twelve checks, filled out but unsigned, remain in the register. The last of these is a check made out to the the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation, for payment of 1942-1944 taxes, dated April 11, 1945. Roosevelt himself wrote out the register entry for check number 94, a $35.00 payment for three weeks’ salary to Daisy Bonner, his cook at the “Little White House” in Warm Springs, Georgia, dated December 18, 1944.

The major portion of this grouping is summarized thus: 36 cancelled checks that originated from the register book, all signed by Roosevelt; eleven cancelled checks from the month before the register began, all signed by Roosevelt; 12 checks dated April 11, 1945, filled out but unsigned; two checks that were not filled out at all; original Guaranty Trust Company statements for the period covered in the register, addressed to FDR at the White House; and a check signed by D. Basil “Doc” O’Connor and Henry T. Hackett, executors of the Estate of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the very check used to close FDR’s personal Guaranty Trust Company account, as represented in the register on July 11, 1945, three months after FDR’s passing.

The register begins with check number 44 and ends with check number 189; in addition, there are two blank checks that would have been check numbers 190 and 191. All checks prior to number 178 (April 9, 1945) have been removed from the register, as they were tendered, cashed, cancelled, and returned to Roosevelt. Check numbers 178-189, a total of 12 checks, are filled out but

are unsigned and remain attached to the register, as do the two unnumbered checks. Further included: Guaranty Trust Company statement pages dated October 31, 1944, with 27 cancelled checks, numbered 6, 34-44, 46-56, and 59-62, all signed by Roosevelt; Guaranty Trust Company statement pages dated December 30, 1944, with 16 cancelled checks, numbered 75, 79-80, 82-85, 87-90, 92-93, and 95-97, all signed by Roosevelt; check number 135, written to Kate Jennings, signed by Roosevelt, and signed on the verso by James Roosevelt; Guaranty Trust Company statement pages dated June 30, 1945, with three cancelled checks, numbers 167, 170 and 177, all signed by Roosevelt; Guaranty Trust Company statement pages dated January 31, 1945, February 28, 1945, and March 31, 1945; Guaranty Trust Company statement page sent to the Audit Department upon the death of Roosevelt, most probably sent in lieu of an April 30, 1945 statement, and listing FDR’s account balance on the day of his death as $8,037.14; the unnumbered check signed by O’Connor and Hackett, with its attached statement page; and an envelope, held together with a vintage paperclip, used by the Guaranty Trust Company to the Roosevelt Estate.

The archive originated from the astoundingly comprehensive collection of noted Roosevelt enthusiast Dr. Joseph J. Plaude and was displayed at the FDR American Heritage Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.

In fine condition overall, with expected stamps and cancellation holes to checks affecting just a few of the many Roosevelt signatures. An historical treasure of unparalleled rarity and significance! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA..........................................(MB $1,000) 41

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“These are crowded days here in Washington.”

FDR assists in a cadet’s placement

114. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Navy Department letterhead, July 9, 1917. Letter written as Acting Secretary of the Navy to J. M. Ham of New York. In part, “I really think that far and away the best opportunity for your boy is the second Plattsburg Camp. He ought to find out about his application at once and, as I told you over the telephone, should go to Governor’s Island…to see Major Willard Straight…it will be a sufficient introduction.” In very good condition, with toning and foxing to letter, scattered wrinkles and creases, lightly affecting signature, and a staple hole to top left. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

116. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, May 2, 1934. Letter to Oregon representative Nan Wood Honeyman. In part, “I shall be glad to bear in mind your interest in Mr. Reames…These are crowded days here in Washington, and there will be no let-up until after the adjournment of the Congress.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Three horizontal mailing folds, and some scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

Inscribing to Oregon’s first woman congressman 115. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Vintage mattefinish 11 x 8.5 Harris and Ewing portrait photo of Roosevelt, seated at his desk, looking up from a document, signed and inscribed in fountain pen (likely as president) to Oregon representative Nan Wood Honeyman, “For Nan Honeyman from his old friend Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Nan Wood Honeyman (1881–1970) was the first woman elected to the United States Congress from the state of Oregon.

Mild toning to borders, small edge tear to right side, and a couple trivial spots, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

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117. Franklin D. Roosevelt. DS, one page, 11 x 8.5, October 10, 1930. Governor Roosevelt surrenders a fugitive named Salem Smith to the state of Massachusetts. Signed at the bottom in black ink by Roosevelt, and countersigned by the Counsel for the Governor.

Intersecting folds, light overlap to signature, and some scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition. The gold seal is intact and quite bright. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Road construction jobs during the Great Depression “I can give you no assurance that the contractor will hire local labor only”

118. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, State of New York letterhead, January 9, 1931. FDR writes to a reverend seeking work for unemployed men in his neighborhood. In part: “I have your letter ... of furnishing work for the unemployed men in your neighborhood by placing under contract ... the road between Jones Point and Bear Mountain Park.... I can give you no assurance that the contractor will hire local labor only. Our laws require that he employ only citizens of the State of New York and while I believe all contractors want to employ local labor as much as possible, yet it is possible that he will have a certain permanent skeleton organization which he will want to place on that work.” In fine condition, with overall toning to letter, a bit heavier at the edges. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

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119. Theodore Roosevelt. “The White House” card, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Theodore Roosevelt.”

Faint paperclip stain, a hint of mild soiling, and subtle feathing, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

120. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 6.75 x 8, White House letterhead, November 8, 1901. Roosevelt writes to Wyndham R. Meredith in Richmond, Virginia, heading the letter “Personal” and adding several handwritten corrections (shown in square brackets). In full: “I [ prefer] to stay in the district [but it is not necessary]. Gillespie has been recommended, and also Henry Clay McDowell. The latter has been in the district fourteen years, being by birth a Kentuckian. do you know them? I should like to find out about them at once. Can you [tell me] about them immediately?” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Matted and framed with a photo to an overall size of 15.5 x 12.5.

Mild soiling and handling wear, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

121. Theodore Roosevelt. DS as president, one page, 17 x 22, April 18, 1902. President Roosevelt appoints Edwin W. Pickett to the position of Postmaster of Fairfield, Connecticut. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Roosevelt, and countersigned by Postmaster General H. C. Payne. Rolled and in very good condition, with previous storage folds, scattered toning and soiling, and small tear to gold seal and wrinkles to ribbons. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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“Embarrassment ... in recommending a military officer by one of us civilians”

On preparations for

“the Panama article”

122. William H. Taft. TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Philippine Commission letterhead, April 25, 1901. Taft writes to Frederick B. Percy in Brookline, Massachusetts. In part: “I have received your cordial letter … while on the Commission’s trip through the southern islands…. I thank you for telling me about the Yale meeting and the kindly way in which a reference to me was received by all the Yale men, whom I am glad to think are my friends. It seems to me that I have met Hodges and have heard good things of him, but I shall make further inquiry about him and see if I can be of any assistance. There is considerable embarrassment in action taken in recommending a military officer by one of us civilians for military men are prone to regard such recommendations as savoring of impertinence, but I shall not hesitate to do so if I can find a place to put a good word….” Intersecting mailing folds a light toning and handling wear, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

124. William H. Taft. TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 5.5 x 9, War Department letterhead, August 11, 1906. Taft writes to R. U. Johnson at the Century magazine. In part: “I haven’t as yet gotten the material for the Panama article which I hope to get, but now that Shones has come back from the Isthmus, I think he will probably furnish it to me. I have on a hand a speech in Maine, which I must get out of the way before I begin in [sic] the Panama article….” A touch of light scattered soiling and handling wear, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

123. William H. Taft. Ink signature, “Wm. H. Taft,” on an off-white 5 x 3.25 War Department card. In fine condition, with a touch of mild toning, and a small crease to top edge. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

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“THROUGH SACRIFICE,

DEVOTION, AND WITH

GOD’S HELP” TRUMAN announces the Allied victory over Germany and proclaims a day of prayer 125. Harry S. Truman. Impressive printed DS as president,

that He will support us to the end of our present struggle and guide us into the ways of peace. I also call upon my countrymen to dedicate this day of prayer to the memory of those who have given their lives to make possible our victory. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.” The document bears a red, white, and blue grosgrain ribbon at lower right and is framed to an overall size of 16 x 23. The painted wood frame, with its paper backing still intact, is clearly of the period and bears the framing label of I. M. Avery, Falls Church, Virginia (in proximity to Washington, D.C.). As examples of this document, when they infrequently surface, are sometimes “enhanced” with foil seals or similar later embellishments, the present undisturbed example provides an important clue to the correct appearance of this document. To our knowledge, in fact, this is the sole example of the handful of other known copies to have survived in this “sealed” state. The original recipient of the document, Elmer W. Moore, was a Secret Service agent for nearly four decades and served for a year on Truman’s personal White House detail. The document descended directly through Moore’s family and has never before been offered for sale. The ribbon and the signature bear the merest suggestion of having lost a shade of their original color, an observation made only in the interest of strictest accuracy. The signature is otherwise large, dark, and clear, the sheet immaculate, the overall appearance very fine. A 20th-century treasure of extraordinary historic interest and visual appeal! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA...(MB $500)

one page on heavy stock, 14 x 21, May 8, 1945. A decorative calligraphic proclamation, issued the day following the German surrender, of a day of prayer to be celebrated on May 13, 1945. The text reads, in full: “The Allied Armies, through sacrifice and devotion and with God’s help, have wrung from Germany a final and unconditional surrender. The Western World has been freed of the evil forces which for five years and longer have imprisoned the bodies and broken the lives of millions upon millions of free-born men. They have violated their churches, destroyed their homes, corrupted their children, and murdered their loved ones. Our Armies of Liberation have restored freedom to these suffering people, whose spirit and will the oppressors could never enslave. Much remains to be done. The victory won in the West must now be won in the East.

The whole world must be cleansed of the evil from which half the world has been freed. United the peace-loving nations have demonstrated in the West that their arms are stronger by far than the might of the dictators or the tyranny of military cliques that once called us soft and weak. The power of our peoples to defend themselves against all enemies will be proved in the Pacific war as it has been proved in Europe. For the triumph of spirit and of arms which we have won, and for its promise to the peoples everywhere who join us in the love of freedom, it is fitting that we, as a nation, give thanks to Almighty God, Who has strengthened us and given us the victory. Now, therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby appoint Sunday, May 13, 1945, to be a day of prayer. I call upon the people of the United States, whatever their faith, to unite in offering joyful thanks to God for the victory we have won and to pray Presidents & First Ladies

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126. Harry S. Truman and Gerald Ford. Three items: ballpoint signature, “To Edward W— from Harry S. Truman,” on an offwhite page with once-affixed magazine photo (detached but present); personal bookplate signed in black felt tip “Gerald R. Ford”; and a Bureau of Printing and Engraving image, signed in ballpoint “Jerry Ford.” In fine condition overall, with toning and tape remnants to Truman sheet (slightly touching inscription) and bookplate affixed to larger slip. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

127. Harry and Bess Truman. Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.5 photo of the Trumans waving from the steps of an airplane, bearing the calligraphic notation “Christmas 1946,” signed in fountain pen as president and first lady “Harry S. Truman” and “Bess W. Truman.” Housed in the original presentation folder measuring 10.75 x 14. A few light ripples (evidently from glue to reverse), a touch of mild scattered soiling to image, and light soiling and a few stains to folder, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

128. Harry S. Truman. Signed book: Mr. President. First edition, 129. Harry S. Truman. Signed book: Mr. Citizen. “Special”

first printing. NY: Farrar, Straus and Young, 1952. Hardcover, 8 x 11, 253 pages. Signed and inscribed in fountain pen on his full-page color frontis photo, “Kindest regards to Jack Horner from Harry S. Truman, Independence, Sept. 30 1957.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and wear to covers, scattered light toning and staining to interior (small area of toning touching one word of inscription), owner’s ink inscription, and chipping to rear blank.

The signed page is otherwise clean and unaffected. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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limited edition of 1,000 signed copies (this copy No. 129).

NY: Bernard Geis, 1960. Hardcover with pictorial slipcase, 6.5 x 9.25, 315 pages. Signed in fountain pen on the limitation page. The slightest suggestion of minor toning to slipcase, otherwise very fine, fresh condition. Certainly one of the most pristine copies of this presidential classic that you could ever hope to encounter! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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131. Harry S. Truman. Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 head-andshoulders portrait photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Very best wishes to Mrs. Nancy Honeyman Robinson, Harry S. Truman.” In very good condition, with scattered noticeable creasing to borders and edges, and a couple spots to image. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…..........(MB $200)

132. Harry S. Truman. Oversized 11 x 14 engraved profile portrait of Truman, signed in black ink under his image. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial edge foxing, and a thin strip of horizontal toning along top edge. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

“I’M GOING TO CUT IT MYSELF” Truman sends thanks for a birthday cake in a scarce presidential ALS 133. Harry S. Truman. Uncommon ALS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, May 8, 1952. Truman writes to Mr. & Mrs. Bill Simmons. In full: “As usual you made me very happy by sending me that beautiful birthday cake. We are having it for dinner tonight and I’m going to cut it myself.

Thanks very much….” Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope bearing the recipients’ names in Truman’s hand.

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SHOW-ME STATE OF THE ART

“ORDER” OF THE DAY Right: Bingham’s Order Number 11.

Truman’s knowledge of and interest in the work was evidently considerable.

Pages not shown to proportion

TRUMAN writes on painter and fellow Missourian GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM

135. Harry S. Truman. TLS as president, two adjoining pag-

Ewing, required all rural residents living in four Missouri counties, regardless of loyalty, to leave their homes within fifteen days. Those who could prove Union loyalty were permitted to stay in the region, but had to leave their farms and move to communities near military outposts; those who could not do so had to vacate the area altogether. The immediate consequences included border raids, plunder, and violence, and the area affected by the controversial order quickly became a no-man’s-land, charred devastation taking the place of once-fertile farmland. The pro-Union Bingham strenuously resented the order and appealed personally to Ewing’s superior officer, General John M. Schofield, to have it rescinded, but to no avail. When he was told the order would have to stand, he reportedly warned Schofield, “If God spares my life, with pen and pencil, I will make this order infamous in history.” As Truman indicates, Bingham made two versions of the painting. When the first version was reproduced as an engraving in 1868, it caused much agitation and was denounced as being sympathetic to the Confederacy. In March 1870, Bingham completed a second version, incorporating small changes in details, pose, and costume. This version soon became one of the best-known paintings of the era and remains a landmark in American art of the nineteenth century. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Light marginal toning to the second page from previous matting, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA............(MB $200)

es, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, December 16, 1947. Truman writes to E. Maurice Bloch in New York City. In part: “Replying to yours ... regarding the activities of General Bingham of Independence, I’d suggest that you might get in touch with the following people: Mrs. Walter Brown who lives at the Knickerbocker Apartments in Kansas City, Missouri and who owns one of the originals of Order No. 11 painted by [George Caleb] Bingham while he was in Independence. The picture belonged to Mrs. Brown’s father....

Mrs. Cora Jamison who lives on South Ruby Street in Independence in the old Waggoner residence is a niece of William Waggoner who was one of the original incorporators of the Waggoner-Gates Milling Company. The Gates is [sic] my wife’s grandfather. Mrs. Jamison can tell you about Bingham’s studio which was located on the Waggoner property. C. B. Rollins at Columbia—his name is Coleb [sic] Bingham—is the son of a cousin of Bingham’s and owns the other original Order No. 11 picture. The Mercers and Rollins[es] always claim that each has the original but they were both painted by Bingham at the same time as far as I can find out....” Truman goes on to recommend a number of local historians, concluding, “I know nothing about the situation myself because my family lived in Southwestern Jackson County from 1840 until the present time and our residence in Independence only dated from 1890....” Though born in Virginia, the renowned American genre painter George Caleb Bingham (1811–1879) spent most of his life in Truman’s home state of Missouri. Order Number 11, a military proclamation issued on August 25, 1863 by Union general Thomas Presidents & First Ladies

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136. Harry S. Truman. Glossy 9 x 7.5 photo of Truman addressing the closing session of the United Nations Conference on International Organization, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen “To: Leonard Bloch, From: Harry S. Trumn, 10-22-63.” In fine condition, with smudging to the date and end of Truman’s signature. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

137. Harry S. Truman. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 17, 1966. Brief letter to a collector. In full, “The autograph, which you requested, is the signature to this letter. I am glad to send it to you and appreciate your wanting it.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In very fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

“My appointment as honorary member of the Franklin Lyceum” 138. John Tyler. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, May 15, 1851. Tyler writes to William C. Green, secretary of the Franklin Lyceum in New York. In part: “I have duly received your letter … announcing to me my appointment as honorary member of the ‘Franklin Lyceum.’ For this mark of respect I am under obligations to the members of your association, and accept the appointment with pleasure….” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered staining (very slightly touching first name) and tape remnants, and small losses to two corners (repaired tear to left margin). The writing is clear and dark throughout. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA...(MB $200)

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From president Tyler, “It affords me pleasure to comply with the polite request…by furnishing you my autograph.”

139. John Tyler. ALS as president, one page, 8 x 10, December 27, 1842. Letter to a gentleman at Brown University complying with an autograph request. In full, “It affords me pleasure to comply with the polite request made in your note of the 30th Nov. last, by furnishing you my autograph.” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds, a couple slightly affecting signature, and some mild toning. Tyler’s signature is bold and quite large. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

141. Martin Van Buren.

Partly printed D S, s i g n e d “M. Van Buren, Atty. Genl.” and similarly endorsed again on the reverse, one page, 7.85 x 12.75, August 1817. A legal complaint.

Light toning and handling wear (including a few marginal creases and tiny edge separations at folds), other wise fine condition.

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140. John Tyler. ALS as president signed “J. Tyler,” one lightly lined page, 5 x 8, no date. Tyler writes to dispatch a collection agent. In full: “I should be gratified if young Mr. Green could be dispatched to the South as your collection agent. I have no doubt of his honesty and Fidelity.” In fine condition, with diagonal crease to lower right corner, and a few stray ink marks. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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Single Dad “[My son] is very anxious to see Niagara, & these boys do pretty much with me as they please”

142. Martin Van Buren. ALS signed “M. Van Buren,” two pages both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, August 11, 1834. Van Buren writes from Saratoga Springs to former congressman David D. Evans. In part: “ I should have written to you before in regard to the Post-Office at Buffalo if I had not supposed that our friend Judge Cummings would explain fully to you the ground I had taken in regard to it…. I had determined before I recd. your letter to take no farther part in the question than to lay before the Department a letter written to me by the Col. before his death in behalf of his son, & another from Mr. Andrews requesting delay. But I perceive by circumstance of the Judge’s sending me the enclosed that I had not made myself understood by him.

Do me the favor to … show him this letter….” He goes one to mention plans for an upcoming trip, noting that his son, Smith, “will be with me & he is very anxious to see Niagara, & these boys do pretty much with me as they please….” Van Buren’s wife, died in 1819, leaving him to raise his four sons with help from relatives. intersecting mailing folds (two vertical folds to signature), faint show-through of ink, and a touch of mild soiling and handling wear, otherwise fine, bright condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

ALS as 29-year-old lawyer

Two weeks before his 1912 election victory

143. Martin Van Buren.

ALS signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, October 17, 1829.

In part: “Mr. T— the Portuguese charge d’affaires wishes you to recommend to him some respectable merchant who will consent to receive the appointment of Portuguese consul for New York….” Intersecting folds (touching signature), mild handling wear and wrinkling (tiny edgechip),andafewstray ink marks and faint spots, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

145. Woodrow Wilson. TLS, one page, 8 x 9.75, personal letterhead, October 21, 1912.

Wilson writes to Edwin Ridley in Buffalo. In full: “Allow me to send you just a line of warm appreciation of your kind letter of October 11th, which I have read with genuine interest and pleasure….” Intersecting mailing folds (vertical fold to first name), a few marginal creases and wrinkles, and to pinholes to top margin, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA...(MB $200)

144. George Washington. Four crisply-penned words in Washington’s hand, “the same unto Robert,” on a small slip clipped from a land survey. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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147. 9/11. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of several dignitaries inspecting Ground Zero, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip by four: Rudy Giuliani, Hillary Rodham Clinton, George Pataki, and Chuck Schumer. In fine condition. R&RCOA.............(MB $100) 150. Matthias W. Baldwin. American manufacturer and philanthropist (1795–1866) who built “Old Ironsides,” one of the first successful steam locomotives and one that pioneered the use of coal as a fuel, in 1832. Scalloped-top manuscript DS, signed twice “M. W. Baldwin,” one page on vellum, 22.5 x 24.25, March 5, 1838. A quitclaim deed for a parcel of land in Philadelphia. Countersigned by Baldwin’s wife, Sarah, and several others. Intersecting creases, mild wrinkling, and light handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

151. Menachem Begin.

Glossy 5 x 7 photo, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

148. American Notables. Signed book: Great People of the 20th Century. First edition, first printing. NY: Time, Inc., 1996. Hardcover, 8.25 x 11, 186 pages. Signed in ballpoint and felt tip on the front free end page by Chuck Yeager, Edward Teller, Glenn Seaborg, Michael E. DeBakey, James D. Watson, and Gloria Steinem. Light wear to extremities, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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Bell answers a call for his autograph 152. Alexander Graham Bell.

Scottish-born scientist and inventor (1847–1922) who conceived the telephone, founded the Bell Telephone Company, and invented various devices for aiding the deaf. TLS, one page, 7 x 5, March 10, 1922. Just five months before his passing, Bell complies with an autograph request. In full, “In response to your request for my autograph I have much pleasure in handing it to you hereon.”

In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds (one between first and middle name), and some scattered light toning and foxing. R&R COA.....(MB $200)

Drafting a reponse to greetings from Truman: “When when he come to the Middle East?”

“The new materials about atomic energy” 154. David Ben-Gurion. ALS in Hebrew,

153. David Ben-Gurion.

one lightly lined page, 4.5 x 8.25, January 25, 1955. Ben-Gurion writes to Teddy [Kollek, longtime Mayor of Jerusalem].

In part (translated): “I have received the new materials about atomic energy…. I guess that you didn’t clear the situation yet. Can you do it?… I have to fly to the funeral of a friend in Segara who passed away today…. He was a special man and a pioneer. One of his sons was killed during the Independence War….” A few light wrinkles and creases and irregular right edge, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $200)

Prominent Zionist leader (1886–1973) who served as first Prime Minister of Israel. TLS, one page, 6.5 x 8.25, October 20, 1961.

Ben-Gurion writes to Teddy [Kollek, longtime Mayor of Jersualem]. In part (translated): “I am sending you a list of personalities whose greetings for my birthday must be answered…. Prime Minister Schweded must be answered warmly, and mention that our mutual friend Hamershild was cut off brutally and suddenly. The Latinos must be written in Spanish.Also, [answer] the letter to Truman with warmth and friendliness, mention the last meeting, and [ask] when will he come to the Middle East?” In fine condition overall, with intersecting folds, a few wrinkles (touching signature) and file holes to right margin and edge. R&R COA....(MB $200)

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155. Clement Biddle. American Revolutionary soldier (1740–1815) who helped organize the “Quaker Blues,” a company of volunteers. After the war Biddle served as a U.S. marshal in Pennsylvania and made his living as a Philadelphia importer. Manuscript DS, signed twice “Clement Biddle,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 10.75 x 17, October 19, 1788. An indenture for a parcel of land in Philadelphia. Biddle has signed at the bottom of the second page and again at the conclusion of the document. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (a few small holes and tears; vertical fold through first name of final signature), light edge wear and soiling touching bottom of first signature, and mild scattered wrinkling and faint staining. The final signature is large, clear, and otherwise unaffected by any faults. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

156. Niels Bohr. Danish physicist (1885– 1962) who was awarded the 1922 Nobel Prize in Physics for his theory of atomic structure.

Bold vintage fountain pen signature, “Niels Bohr,” on an ivory 4 x 2 card. Matted with a photo to an overall size of 8.5 x 10.25. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

A favor as empress 157. Josephine Bonaparte. Wife of Napoleon and Empress of France, born Joséphine de Beauharnais (1763–1814), who married the general in 1796 and, infertile and unable to produce an heir, was divorced from him in 1810. LS in French, one page, 5 x 6.25, no date. An untranslated letter evidently asking a favor on behalf of a gentleman. Matted and framed with a photo to an overall size of 21.75 x 17.75. In very good condition, with scattered staining and soiling (lightly touching signature) and a few wrinkles.

The signature is dark and otherwise unaffected. R&R COA....(MB $200)

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Weeks after the outbreak of the Civil War, JOHN WILKES BOOTH signs a book on Rifles and Rifle Practice 158. John Wilkes Booth. Signed book: Rifles and Rifle Practice: An Elementary Treatise upon the Theory of Rifle Firing by C. M. Wilcox. First edition, first printing. NY: D. Van Nostrand, 1853. Coarse olive cloth with gilt-stamped spine and cover device of a uniformed soldier holding a rifle, 5 x 7.75, 276 pages. Signed on the inside of the front cover “John Wilkes Booth, May 10th 1861.” This significant date—less than a month after the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter— makes a compelling case for Booth’s purchase of such a book as a direct consequence of the outbreak of the Civil War. Four days earlier, on May 6, Arkansas and Tennessee officially seceded, and, more significantly, Jefferson Davis signed a bill declaring that the Confederacy recognized a state of war with the United States. Booth’s sympathy for the Southern cause and his enmity toward Abraham Lincoln is well known. A month after Lincoln’s election in 1860, Booth wrote a speech decrying abolitionism and expressing strong support of the South and slavery. His ill feelings were further inflamed when Lincoln declared martial law in the border state of Maryland, the home state of Booth and his family, and ordered the imprisonment of pro-secession agitators. One of the most famous “close encounters” between Booth and Lincoln was the president’s attendance at an 1863 performance by Booth in a play titled The Marble Heart at Ford’s Theatre. A member of the presidential party on that occasion, Mary Clay, later recounted: “Wilkes Booth played the part of the villain. The box was right on the stage, with a railing around it. Mr. Lincoln sat next to the rail, I next to Mrs. Lincoln, Miss Sallie Clay and the other gentlemen farther around. Twice Booth in uttering disagreeable threats in the play came very near and put his finger close to Mr. Lin-

coln’s face; when he came a third time I was impressed by it, and said, ‘Mr. Lincoln, he looks as if he meant that for you.’

‘Well,’ he said, ‘he does look pretty sharp at me, doesn’t he?’”

Wilcox’s book includes both theoretical and practical advice on the handling of firearms. Particularly chilling in the hindsight of history are detailed discussions of such topics as “Line of sight,” “Line of fire,” “Point blank,” and “Dangerous space.” The text is supplemented by several fold-out illustrations depicting numerous types of projectiles, shot patterns, types of sights, and more. Typical light rubbing and mild soiling to covers (tiny snag to top of front joint), faint spotting to front matter (affecting blanks only; the endpapers not affected in the least), subtle lifting of front pastedown along gutter (mainly near bottom and not affecting signature), and light handling wear to fold-out diagrams (one with repaired tear), otherwise fine, clean condition. All of these points are noted only for strictest accuracy befitting a book of such importance; none materially affects the appearance or integrity of the book, and, indeed, the overall appearance is quite appealing and far superior to typical books of this date. According to American Book Prices Current, only one other publication bearing Booth’s signature—a 32page paperbound play signed in 1858—has emerged at auction in the last four decades. As what appears to be the only surviving book from Booth’s personal library—signed in the earliest weeks of the Civil War and having such a startling association with one of the most notorious deeds in American history—the present item takes a place in the topmost echelon of Booth relics ever to reach the market. A singular opportunity for the advanced collector! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA..................(MB $1,000) 57

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159. Elias Boudinot. American lawyer and statesman (1740–1821) who served as President of the Continental Congress from 1782 to 1783 and later became a U.S. Representative from New Jersey and director of the United States Mint. ALS, one page trimmed along the bottom to 7.75 x 7.5, November 25, 1816. Boudinot writes to Elihu Chauncey at the Bank of Pennsylvania. In part: “As fact hereof, I send a check on your bank for $6000 in favour of Stephen N. Bayard Esqr. now at Albany in the State of New York. He requests that you will be so good as to carry it to his credit in your books of the bank, that he may draw on you for it, as he may want it. Mr. Bayard is a gentn. of the first character & fortune in the City of New York….” The adjacent leaf bears the handwritten address panel. Trimming as noted, intersecting folds (vertical fold to last name) and faint scattered spotting, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

MAPLE LEAF DEFEAT: BURR transmits a 1776 order days after his participation in the disastrous Battle of Quebec 160. Aaron Burr. Revolutionary War soldier, lawyer, senator, and vice president under Jefferson (1756–1836), probably best known for mortally wounding Alexander Hamilton in a duel on July 11, 1804. Important manuscript DS, in French, signed “Aaron Burr, Aide de Camp,” one page, 8.75 x 8.75, January 3, 1776. A document, headed “For Congressional use,” addressed to Monsieur Charles François de Ferrière. In part (translated): “[…] from Colonel Donald Campbel [sic] Commander-in-Chief of the BourbonArmy before Quebec […] who by this letter can arrest any soldier from the Continental Army found on the road without a passport, and can also request assistance to bring them to the headquarters to be examined in case of desertion. You are to take this letter to the headquarters in St. Jean facing Quebec…. By order of the Commander-in-Chief….” On December 31, 1775, after months of planning, the successful capture of Montreal, and the personal approval of George Washington, a group of American rebels attempted to take Quebec from the British and to enlist the support of French Canadians in the Revolutionary War. The attack, led by commanders Benedict Arnold and Richard Montgomery, proved to be a resounding failure, with a final toll of 48 killed, 34 wounded, and nearly 400 captured, together comprising more than half of the American force of 900. Burr, who was Montgomery’s aide-de-camp, was one of the few men to escape unharmed in a charge during which Montgomery was killed in a hail of grapeshot. Reports of Burr’s bravery made him a national hero, and he was appointed to George Washington’s staff in New York—a position he soon quit so that he could return to the field. (The roots of the animosity between Washington and Burr were sown soon after, after Washington failed to officially commend Burr for his leadership in a strategic retreat that saved an entire brigade—including, in a supreme irony, Alexander Hamilton, the man Burr would later slay in a duel.) With the death of Montgomery, Lieutenant Colonel Donald Campbell assumed command of Montgomery’s troops and instantly ordered a retreat. Though American forces led by Arnold maintained an ineffective offensive in Canada for the next several months, they withdrew completely by the middle of June 1776, and no further battles in the war were fought on Canadian soil. In fair condition, with loss to left margin affecting several words (losses restored), intersecting folds (vertical fold to “Aaron” and “Aide”; separations and associated chips stabilized by silking to reverse), and soiling, staining, and wrinkling. The signature itself is clean and otherwise unaffected, and easily rates as fine. A most significant document of this dramatic Revolutionary War battle! R&R COA...(MB $200)

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161. Aaron Burr. Third-person ANS, one page, 6.5 x 4, October 17 [no year].

In full: “Mr. Burr presents respectful compts. & requests that Judge Edwards would have the goodness to send, by the bearer of this, the papers in Jackson vs. Delancey.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 11.75 x 9.75. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, wrinkles (one lightly touching signature), and mild soiling to note. The writing is clear and dark. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

162. Richard E. Byrd. Explorer and pilot (1888–1957) who, in 1926, made a now-disputed claim as the first to reach the North Pole in an airplane. Bank check, 6.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Byrd, payable to Porter F. Capper Lou for $6.85, January 13, 1933. In fine condition, with pencil notations, bisecting vertical fold, and light showthrough from stamps on reverse. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

164. Richard E. Byrd. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, United States Antarctic Expedition letterhead, July 24, 1955. In part: “I must also congratulate you on your appointment as Director of the Farlow Herbarium of Cryptogamic Botany at Harvard. The fact that Harvard was prepared to select an non-American for this important post is high tribute indeed.” In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 163. Richard E. Byrd. Two TLS, signed “Dick” and “Dick Byrd,” 1928 and 1933, respectively, both to J. D. Barnum at the Post Standard in Syracuse, sending thanks, good wishes, and personal news. Light wrinkling and handling wear (a few small creases) and light toning to earlier letter, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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A ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE

Rare color photo of a suntanned AL CAPONE at his Miami Beach estate, inscribed to his “Dear Mother” 165. Al Capone.

165 C American organized A d crime b boss ((1899–1947), 8 who, through his charisma, political savvy, and sheer ruthless ambition, emerged as the most powerful and influential criminal figure of the Prohibition Era. Very rare hand-tinted matte-finish 4.75 x 7 photo of a tan, healthy-looking Capone with a cigar in his hand as he stands before a palm tree at his Miami Beach estate, signed and inscribed in ink on the reverse, “To My Dear Mother, Your dear Son, Alphonse, XXX.” After a colorful—and bloody—“career” in crime that had begun while Capone was still a teenager, the slippery gangster finally ran out of luck when he was tried and convicted for tax evasion in 1931. While Capone was initially sent to the federal prison in Atlanta, Attorney General Homer Cummings, determined not to let his prize catch enjoy the special privileges afforded by his celebrity, shipped Capone to Alcatraz. Capone, who as a tenant of “The Rock” earned the dubious sobriquet “Wop with a Mop,” would later ruefully admit to the warden, “It looks like Alcatraz has got me licked.” Transferred to Terminal Island in 1938 and paroled in the following year, Capone reNotables & Notorious

treated to his Miami Beach estate, where the photo was taken.

The house visible behind Capone was originally built in 1922 for Clarence Busch of the Anheuser-Busch brewing empire; Capone purchased the property in 1928. Defeated after his prison term and suffering from increasingly debilitating complications related to syphilis (which he had evidently contracted years before), Capone spent his final years at the palatial residence and died there at the age of 48. Light soiling to both sides (somewhat greater to signed side and touching writing, but having no effect on contrast or legibility), a scratch to emulsion at bottom edge, and light edge wear with a few tiny bends, otherwise fine condition. While all autograph material from Capone is elusive, signed images—let alone one with such striking visual presence, or with an inscription and personal association of such significance—are of the greatest rarity. Knowledgeable collectors will certainly recognize that the present item is, without question, one of the choicest Capone items ever to come to market. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $900) 60

16 6 . G e o r g e Washington Carver. Self-educated

167. Fidel Castro. Colorful DS, signed “Fidel Castro” in blue felt tip, one page, 11.75 x 16.5, July 31, 2001. A posterstyle certificate issued in recognition of participation in the “2do Curso Intensivo de Trabajadores Sociales.” In very good condition, with light scattered soiling and a few small creases. R&R COA.…

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African-American botanist (circa 1864–1943) who became a leading expert in agricultural science, most notably relating to the cultivation and practical uses of the peanut.

TLS signed with his elderly “G. W. Carver,” one page, 8.5 x 11, George Washington Carver Foundation letterhead, October 13, 1941. Carver writes to Rev. C. M. Haygood, president of the Carvoline Company. In part: “Thank you for your splendid letter and the attached check for forty dollars, which I am sure, as you know, that I am more thankful for than I have words to express because it comes to the Foundation from a source that is very near and dear to me, as you, Mr. Powell, and the Trustees are all a part of this Foundation. I am working myself very hard to establish something that each one will feel proud of. This first check I am hoping to get hold of after it is cancelled and put it into my scrapbook as a historical document. I am very confident that you know that my heart is with the Carvoline Company one hundred percent always….” Intersecting mailing folds (tiny edge separations) and a few faint stains and wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Castro talks turkey about chickens

“Stop eating so much shit and explain if you are going to produce chicken in cooperatives.”

168. Fidel Castro. Cuban revo-

lutionary who overthrew the Batista dictatorship in 1959. He nationalized industry, confiscated foreign property and established close ties to the Soviet Union. Two items: ALS, 8.5 x 11, “Movimiento Revolucionario 26 de Julia, Camagiieg” letterhead with two diagonal stripes printed on the upper right corner (one is red, one is black) circa 1962, written in Spanish to Hubert Matos, another commander of the Revolution. Castro writes that he is sending a check for 100,000 pesos and instructs Matos that the money can only be invested in the cultivation of the farms for an agricultural cooperative that Castro created. He further asks that Matos get an accountant who will keep good records of the expenses, and adds that he wants 4% interest on the money while it is idle. Castro also instructs Matos to pay attention to the soybean because “very soon the new crop will be ready, and pay a lot of attention to the cotton as well.”

Accompanied by an unsigned check, in Spanish, 8.5 x 6.25, filled out in type, payable to Department of Production (Poultry Section) for $100,000.00, August 2, 1960. In the lower left corner Castro has written some highly inflammatory comments: “Stop eating so much shit and explain if you are going to produce chicken in cooperatives.” In very good condition, with letter having heavy creasing to the top left corner and edge as well as the bottom right corner, paperclip marks, light toning and a small tear to the left edge and check having mounting remnants to both top corners and a small staple hole. In fine condition. R&R COA.....(MB $200) 61

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¡MUY GRANDE!

Unusual oversized photo of FIDEL CASTRO 169. Fidel Castro. Cuban revolutionary (born 1926) who

ther seek nor accept a new term as either president or commander-in-chief, though he remains First Secretary of the Communist Party. At nearly five decades, Castro’s was the longest non-monarchial regime in history. Uncommon oversized color glossy 16 x 20 photo of the smiling Castro in uniform, signed near the bottom in blue felt tip “Fidel Castro, Abril 19, 96.” According to the consignor, the photo was possibly intended to be presented to the head of the Communist Party of Cuba, but was never delivered. Scattered surface marks, dings and creases (a few to face and beard), otherwise very good to fine condition.

Most unusual in signed photos of this size! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.....(MB $300)

overthrew the Batista dictatorship in 1959. With the nationalization of industry, confiscation of foreign property, and establishment of close ties to the Soviet Union, all under his regime, Cuba became one of the central players in Cold War geopolitics, most notably in the disastrous, U.S.–sponsored Bay of Pigs Invasion and Cuban Missile Crisis of the 1960s. Following intestinal surgery from an undisclosed digestive illness believed to have been diverticulitis, he transferred his responsibilities to the First Vice President, his younger brother Raúl Castro, on July 31, 2006. On February 19, 2008, five days before his mandate was to expire, Fidel Castro announced he would neiNotables & Notorious

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After having acquired Turkish land with the Treaty of Jassay, Catherine the Great orders an army commander to keep the borders safe 170. Catherine the Great. Empress of Russia, 1762–96.

She murdered her husband, Peter III, and proclaimed herself Czarina in 1762. LS in Russian, signed “Catherine,” one pa ge both sides, 7.5 x 8.75, May 16, 1794. Letter to Army commander Mikhailo Vasilievich. In full, “Having entrusted you with the authority over our troops stationed on the Tauride peninsula we order you, prior to further orders, to follow instructions given to you to command the army for the sake of its safety and inform us about the safety of the borders entrusted to your protection, as well as any information that may reach you from the neighboring Turkish regions. Since we appointed Field Marshall General Count Peter Alexandrovich Rumyantesev to be the chief commander of the troops stationed along our borders with Poland and Turkey from the Boundary of Minsk principality with Izayaslavsk to the estuary of the Dniester river we ask you to be in touch with him and inform him about all the developments on the border.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one affecting the opening stroke of signature, and a couple of creases. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $300)

171. Charles. 1993 Christmas card, the interior featuring a casual color photo of Charles with Princes William and Harry, signed and inscribed in black felt tip near the printed sentiment, “Reg, from Charles.” Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. In very fine condition. R&R COA.….................(MB $200)

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Signing his autobiography aboard the Queen Mary 172. Winston S. Churchill. Signed book: A Roving Commission. Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1945. Hardcover, 6 x 8.25, 370 pages. Signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the front free end p a g e , “ To John Pearse[?] from Winston Churchill, 1946.”

Accompanied by an unsigned typed presentation slip reading “On board/ R.M.S. Queen Mary, with Mr. Churchill’s best wishes.” At the time of signing, the Queen Mary had been converted into a World Wa r I I t r o o p transport vessel; it was refitted for passenger service shortly thereafter. The front flap of the original jacket is also included. In very good condition, with light soiling and rubbing to covers and mild toning and soiling to interior (mild soiling to signed page, well away from writing). Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $300)

173. Henry Clay. Distinguished statesman (1777–1852), longtime member of Congress, and three-time presidential candidate who became known as the “Great Compromiser” for his central role in the brokering of hot-button, slavery-related issues prior to the Civil War. ANS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 7 x 3, May 24, 1849. Brief note about a meeting with Horace Greeley. In full, “H. Clay will be happy to see H. Greeley at Ashland.” Matted with a color portrait of Clay, to an overall size of 10 x 14. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one bisecting signature, some light creasing and wrinkling, and slight show-through from notations on reverse. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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SAILOR, EXPLORER,

CONQUISTADOR

Rare document signed by HERNANDO CORTES, conqueror of Mexico and discoverer of California 174. Hernando Cortés. Spanish conquistador (1485-1547)

Palacios Rubios, the gold itemized in the payment order. Dated 8 October 1527. Jeronimo Salmangi.” Salmangi, an Italian merchant resident in Mexico, had supplied Cortés’s South Sea Fleet with 189 pesos worth of trade goods for use as barter commodities, together with two lengths of fancy cloth for the explorer’s personal use. The fleet that Cortés sent on the South Sea expedition referred to in this document included the first European ships built and launched on the West Coast of the Americas, making it the first voyage of exploration to originate from that location. The date of the present document falls after the fleet left on its shake-down cruise of July 14, but before it left for its journey on October 31. Of the three ships that set out on the voyage, two were lost at sea, but the third was successful in reaching the Spice Islands in early 1528. Intersecting folds (through signature), paper loss to both lower corners, and scattered light foxing and toning, otherwise fine condition (and remarkably so in light of its age and rarity). Autograph material from Cortés is extremely elusive in any form; only five examples have been offered at auction in the last quarter century. A superb example from a figure whose exploits changed the face of the globe—and, indeed, entire civilizations! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.........(MB $1,000)

who initiated the conquest of the Aztec Empire on behalf of King of Castile and Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, and, in so doing, assumed an instrumental role in first phase of the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Rare manuscript DS, in Spanish, one page, 8.5 x 6.75, August 21, 1527. Just six years after the conquest of Mexico, Cortés authorizes Palacious Rubios, his majordomo, to make a payment of 256 gold pesos to Italian merchant Jeronimo Salmagni. In full (translated): “Palacious Rubios: From the gold pesos in your care, give and pay Messer. Jeronimo two hundred and thirty-six pesos, which are for: one hundred and eighty-nine pesos for the things sent to the South Sea [Pacific Ocean] for trading purposes, and fortyseven pesos for three and a half varas of linen cloth for a cape for the Governor, and for eight varas of satin. All the above sums are for gold pesos at the current rate. And take a receipt of actual payment on the other side of this, my payment order. Done the 20th of August 1527.” The document is signed with the earlier form of Cortés’s signature, “Hernando Cortés.” On July 6, 1529, Charles I of Spain ennobled Cortés and made him the “Marques del Valle de Oaxaca”; from that day forward, Cortés only signed as “El Marques.” The reverse bears Salmangi’s handwritten receipt: “It is true that I, Messer. Jeronimo, received from you, 65

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178. Dalai Lama. Vibrant color glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Dalai Lama seemingly irradiated in color, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 175. Jacques Cousteau. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

176. Jacques Cousteau. Signed book: The Shark: Splendid Savage of the Sea. Later printing. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1970. Hardcover, 7.5 x 10.5, 277 pages. Signed and inscribed in ballpoint on the half-title page, “To Ron from J. Y. Cousteau.” A touch of mild rubbing to extremities, subtle toning to interior, and skinning to interiors of covers, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

177. Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. Three items: two color photos of the Dalai Lama, one 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip; and a hardcover edition of No Future Without Forgiveness, signed in black felt tip by Desmond Tutu on a bookplate affixed to the half-title page. Photos are accompanied by the original presentation folder and mailing envelope. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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179. Jonathan Dayton. American statesman (1760–1824) who was the youngest signer of the U.S. Constitution and who later served as the fourth Speaker of the House of Representatives and as a member of the Senate. Arrested in 1807 in connection with the Aaron Burr conspiracy case, he was never tried, but the scandal effectively ended his political career. ADS, signed “Jona. Dayton,” one page, 8 x 2.75, July 10, 1824. Promissory note written

by Dayton to Susan Newbold. In full, “Six months after date I promise to pay to Susan Newbold or order without defalcation or discount, One thousand & thirty eight dollars with interest from this date - Value being received.” Three vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, a few light creases and areas of mild toning, otherwise fine condition. One would wonder if this note was paid, as Dayton passed away in October of 1824. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

“THE GREATEST TRIUMPH

OF SCIENCE”

DARWIN excitedly reports on recent findings on the origins of infectious diseases 180. Charles Darwin. LS (the body written in the hand of

from Dr. Sanderson, that thymol has a fatal effect on low organisms, he tried solutions ... which cause contractions of the filaments. On the other hand, 1/2% solution of carbolic acid does not cause contraction, 1/10% does so. This agrees with several observers who find, I believe, that 1/2% carbolic solution is not poisonous (F. microzumes). My son finds that strong solutions of NaCl cause contractions but not death as the filaments recover themselves in water & do not swell up into bladders as they do after poison. This agrees with deVries’ work on the ‘plasmalysis’ of cells....” As Darwin was at this stage of his career involved mainly with botanical research—he would later observe that he spent “the whole of this last year [1878] ... on the circumnutating Movements of plants & bloom”—the content of the present letter, related to the emerging field of microbiology, which would soon revolutionize the understanding and treatment of infectious diseases, is highly unusual and significant. Accompanied by an unsigned carte-de-visite photo.

Faint show-through of ink, and a few tiny stray ink spots to final page, otherwise very fine, fresh condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.....(MB $500)

Darwin’s son), four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Down, Beckenham, Kent letterhead, January 3, 1878. Darwin writes to an unnamed gentleman. In part: “Your letter has interested me greatly. Dr. Sanderson [British physiologist John Scott Burdon-Sanderson, 1828–1905, who undertook research on the relationship of microorganisms to disease] showed me some admirable photographs on glass by Dr. Koch [German physician and future Nobel Prize winner Robert Koch, 1843–1910, who pioneered the field of microbiology] of the organisms which cause splenic fever; but your letter & the valuable work which you kindly gave me make the case much clearer to me. I well remember saying to myself between 20 & 30 years ago, that if ever the origin of any infectious disease could be proved, it would be the greatest triumph to science & now I rejoice to have seen the triumph. With respect to the filaments of Dipsacus, I do not for a minute put my judgement on a par with yours of that of deBary, but my son has lately made some observations which incline me very strongly to believe the filaments consist of living matter of the nature protoplasm. Hearing 67

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181. Declaration of Independence: Josiah Bartlett.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1729–1795). Partly printed DS, one page, 13.75 x 11.75, September 9, 1793. An appointment for Jonathan Rendall as an ensign in the Seventh Regiment of New Hampshire Militia. Countersigned by several others. The embossed paper seal remains intact at upper left. In poor condition, with allover evident toning, intersecting folds with document affixed to same-sized sheet, separations (associated holes and chips), soiling and staining, chips and holes, and extensive marginal loss at bottom edge (affecting countersignatures). Apart from some toning and staining, not affecting legibility, the dark signature itself rates about very good. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

182. Declaration of Independence: Carter Braxton. Signer of the Declaration of Inependence from Virginia (1736–1797). Ink signature, “Your hum. svt., Carter Braxton, Jany. 1, 1791,” on a cream 3.5 x 1.75 slip.

In very good condition, with scattered light soling and toning, slightly irregular ink adhesion, and faint diagonal crease touching “on.” Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

183. Declaration of Independence: Thomas Heyward Jr.. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1746–1809). DS, signed “Tho. Heyward, Jnr,” one page, 12.75 x 7.25, January 5, 1785. Legal document commanding sheriffs of the state to present Catharine Bower before the Justices of the State to answer to James Graham regarding damages in the amount of 250 pounds. Boldly signed on the left side by Heyward. In good to very good condition, with tape repair to complete bisecting vertical separation, scattered toning and soiling, lightly trimmed edges, repaired separation to lower right corner, and document inlaid to an identical size sheet. In his 1995 reference History Comes to Life, Kenneth Rendell places Heyward’s autograph material into the “scarce” category among the Signers. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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184. Declaration of Independence: Richard Henry Lee. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1732–1794). Lee served as President of the Continental Congress, yet opposed the Constitution because it lacked a bill of rights. He served in the Senate and resigned after the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution. Ink signature, “Richard Henry Lee,” on an off-white 4 x .75 slip affixed to a larger card. In good condition, with allover scattered light staining and complete (though unobtrusive) vertical tear to middle name.

The signature is otherwise dark and clear Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

185. Declaration of Independence: Robert Morris. Pennsylvania-born signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution (1734–1806).

Partly printed DS, signed “Robt. Morris,” one page, 12 x 9.5, March 23, 1795.

A certificate for five shares in the North American Land Company, of which Morris was president. Matted and framed with an antique portrait engraving to an overall size of 27.5 x 18.5. In good condition, with marginal chips and tears, intersecting folds (lightly touching signature), scattered toning, staining, and wrinkling, and ink erosion hole to “R.” The signature is otherwise large and quite dark. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

186. Declaration of Independence: William Williams. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1811). ADS, signed “Wm. Williams, Clerk,” one page, 8.25 x 6.5, December 6, 1780. A pay order to Lt. Col. Levi Welles in the amount of £300 “for the use of the troops under his command at Horseneck, or procuring supplys of necessary provisions.” Light intersecting folds (short edge separations with tape repairs) and a hint of mild toning, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOAJohn Reznikoff/PSA/DNAand R&RCOA.…(MB $200)

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187. Declaration of Independence: Oliver Wolcott. American military officer and Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1726–1797). Manuscript DS, signed “Oliver Wolcott, Sheriff,” one page, 3.5 x 2, September 29, 1757.

A receipt for the payment of 14/6 from Thomas Seymour “for the full of my fees for serving a writ….” Light toning and faint staining and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

188. Declaration of Independence: George Wythe. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1726–1806). ADS, signed in the text “G. Wythe,” one page, 7 x 3, no date. A receipt for payment from Mr. Chamberlayne “to a fee for prosecuting your suit.” The receipt is experly inlaid to a 9 x 5.5 sheet. Professional repair to blank torn corner, and a hint of subtle soiling, otherwise fine condition.

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189. Francis A. Drexel. American financier (1824–1885) who founded the investment firm Drexel & Company. DS, signed once “Francis A. Drexel” and three times “F. A. Drexel,” six pages on four sheets, 8.75 x 15, August 14, 1883.

A quitclaim deed for a parcel of land in Philadelphia. In very good condition, with scattered soiling, staining, and handling wear, and brush to first name of full signature. The writing is clear and dark. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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190. Charles Duryea. Co-creator (1861–1938) with his brother, Frank, of the first commercially produced automobile. Collection of 11 clipped signatures, “Chas. E. Duryea,” on individual slips, all clipped from checks or documents. Small stamp remnants to a few signatures, and some hints of light soiling, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

191. George Eastman. American inventor and entrepreneur (1854–1932), founder of the Eastman Kodak company, whose invention of roll film revolutionized photography and helped make the once-specialized art and craft a popular pastime. Partly printed DS, one page, 8.5 x 3.5, October 14, 1899. A “standing interest order” for an interest check from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, filled out by Eastman and signed twice as “Geo. Eastman” and once as “George Eastman.” In fine condition, with faint vertical folds to signatures. R&R COA.…(MB $150)

Edward writes his former mistress 192. Edward VII. Eldest son of Queen Victoria (born 1841) who reigned as King of England from 1901 until his death in 1910. ALS signed “Edward R,” 4.75 x 6, embossed Buckingham Palace letterhead, July 10, 1903. Letter to his former mistress Lilllie Langtry, now married to Hugo Gerald de Bathe. In part, “Since writing to you this morning, I have missed the enclosed…” Signed at the conclusion, “Believe me, sincerely yours, Edward R.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Edward’s hand, with intact red wax seal on reverse. In fine condition, with some mild toning along top edge. R&R COA....(MB $200)

193. Thomas Edison. Business check from the Edison Botonic Research Corporation, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed

by Edison, payable to Robert Stratton for $174.45, September 22, 1927. Cancellation holes affecting portions of signature, several diagonal creases, affecting just a couple letters of signature, and expected stamps, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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“My boyhood ambition was experimenting with chemicals” EDISON agrees to be immortalized in the funny pages

194. Thomas Edison. TLS signed “Thos. A. Edison” in blue pencil, one page, 8.5 x 9.75, Orange, New Jersey laboratory letterhead, April 19, 1915. Edison writes to the Associated Newspapers in New York City. In part: “I am in receipt of your favor ... in regard to the cartoons made by your Mr. H. T. Webster on ‘Our Boyhood Ambitions.’ I would say in reply that I have no objection to his making one referring to myself if you wish. My boyhood ambition was experimenting with chemicals. I should, of course, be glad to receive the original cartoon after its reproduction....” Webster (1885–1952) was dubbed “Mark Twain of American Cartoonists” for his slyly satirical style. His bestknown effort, the long-running panel cartoon “The Timid Soul,” featured the hapless protagonist Caspar Milquetoast, whose surname entered the American lexicon as a synonym for meek, ineffectual men. Beginning in 1912, Webster embarked on a daily newspaper cartoon published under a rotating series of titles, including “Our Boyhood Ambitions.”

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Edison’s stated boyhood ambition calls to mind one of the most famous (and documented) anecdotes related to his youth. As a vendor of candy and newspapers on the train that ran between his home of Port Huron, Michigan and Detroit, the young Edison improvised a chemical laboratory in a boxcar, where he conducted some of his earliest experiments. After the boxcar caught fire, Edison and his apparatus were thrown off the train. (In later years, Edison often claimed that his hearing loss resulted from being boxed in the ears by the angry conductor; he later modified this claim to say that the catastrophic injury occurred when he was helpfully lifted onto a moving train by his ears.) In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds (vertical fold touching two letters of signature), scattered edge toning and light wrinkling, and trimming to bottom margin (small loss to lower right corner). Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.........(MB $300) 72

“NO RENOWNED THEORETICAL PHYSICIST

IS FALLING FOR THIS IDEA”

EINSTEIN pens an equation in patient response to a notorious rival’s flawed theory involving a “sphere wave” 195. Albert Einstein. Significant ALS in German signed “A. Einstein,” on both sides of a 3.5 x 5.5 government postcard [postmark uncertain; likely December 20, 1929]. Einstein writes to Dr. E[douard] Guillaume in Bern, Switzerland. In part (translated; please note that some of the specialized mathematical symbols have been rendered as approximations): “Now I believe to see what you are doing. You are envisioning a sphere wave.

Envisioned from K1, the world points established at time M1 are characterized by M1 = constant. Viewed from K2 these world points are positioned in an area characterized by the equation shown below:

M2 =

speak my mind. And to you, I am saying nothing else but: Do as you are compelled to do.” Edouard Guillaume (1881–1955), a graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique in Bern, worked in the same patent office as Einstein. Though there is no record of the personal relationship between the two men, they were surely acquainted during this period. Between 1905 and 1909, when Einstein left the patent office to assume his first professorship, he gained international renown for his remarkable papers on the theory of specific heats, Brownian motion, the photoelectric effect, and especially relativity. This last subject seems to have particularly rankled Guillaume, and, beginning in 1913, he published a series of papers in the Archives des Sciences Physiques et Naturelles in which he argued for a Lorentzian electrodynamics that retained the concept of a universal time, in direct opposition to Einstein’s relativistic interpretation.

As Einstein’s fame and the acceptance of his epochal theory grew, Guillaume become increasingly determined to convince the scientific community that it was misguided, even announcing at one scientific gathering that “I will destroy relativity.” Einstein initially disregarded Guillaume’s attacks on special relativity, as he was intensely occupied with the search for a more general theory to encompass gravitation. In 1917, however, after completing the general theory, he finally took notice of Guillaume, prompted by receipt from the Swiss Society of Physics of a reprinting of one of Guillaume’s papers on his interpretation of the Lorentz transformation.

A few tiny, trivial postmark traces, otherwise very fine, clean, crisp condition. Einstein letters which include handwritten scientific formulae are particularly desirable. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA..............(MB $500)

M1 ß (1 + ws[?] y2 )

This area, however, in relation to K2 alone has no physical bearing at all. I am fully aware, that for you this is sort of a fixed idea and that all well-intentioned effort to convince you otherwise is in vain. I am not angry at you, just as I am not angry at a sparrow because he does not sing like a nightingale. I am only amused that you, as it seems, find faithful listeners. I am certain, though, no renowned theoretical physicist is falling for this idea. I am, for instance, firmly convinced that Langevin [French physicist Paul Langevin, 1872–1946, a student of Pierre Curie and the originator of the “Langevin equation” describing Brownian motion] immediately would see through that. I cannot imagine that Grossman [Hungarian-Jewish mathematician Marcel Grossman, 1878–1936, Einstein’s friend and former classmate] would have anything against you.

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“IN CONTRADICTION WITH NEWTONIAN MECHANICS”

EINSTEIN summarily dismisses an aspiring scientist’s elaborate planetary theory: “It seems to me that you have not studied sufficiently elementary celestial mechanics” 196. Albert Einstein. TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton letterhead, March 21, 1951. Einstein writes a decisive, stinging dismissal to Raymond C. Miller, an aspiring scientist who had proposed a new law of nature. In full: “I am very sorry to say that your formula for the velocity of a planet is in contradiction with Newtonian mechanics and consequently also with Kepler’s empirical laws. It seems to me that you have not studied sufficiently elementary celestial mechanics....” Included with the letter is a comprehensive group of related documents, including drafts of Miller’s paper, titled “A Study of the Movements of Free Bodies in Space.” The third draft is 46 pages in length, while an earlier draft contains several carefully drawn (but evidently faulty) graphs relating to “the velocities of satellites about their respective planets.” Among the other documents is an unsigned letter from Miller to Einstein, dated March 5, 1951: “I am writing to give to you a brief report on what I believe to be a new fundamental law of nature. In a study of the physical sciences, it is said that ‘The actual type and degree of curvature of space prove to be uniquely fixed in terms of the masses of the gravitating body,’ and that ‘The motions of the planets of our solar system have the appearance of being intimately related under a fundamental law that applies to all.’ I believe I have this fundamental law.

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from observed data and I can find no deviations. It explains your curvature of space, although I do not interpret space as curved. I would appreciate if you would bring my reports to the attention of others that I may be recognized for my efforts. I am not known in the scientific world, but I believe I have recognized a new relationship that has been overlooked. I wish to think [sic] you for reading my report and rendering any criticism you wish to offer.” Miller also sent his findings to other notable figures, including astronomer Harlow Shapley, who responded with a dictated letter signed in his absence by his secretary: “It would be entirely impossible for me to undertake a critical reading of the manuscript which you have submitted. I must return it therefore without prejudice, and with sincere regret that I am not able to handle all the problems that are put in front of me. It is no simple matter to be the director of six observatories and have a hundred persons on the staff whose projects and plans and ideas demand first attention. Some professor of physics and mathematics in the University of Nebraska should be ale to give your work the attention it merits.” All of the documents are neatly housed together in the original brad-bound folder with a typed label on the cover reading “Permanent Copies: A Study of the Movements of Free Bodies in Space

by Raymond C. Miller.” Binding holes to letter, otherwise fine, bright, clean condition. A fine example of Einstein asserting his vastly superior knowledge against the legions of would-be “rivals” who plagued him constantly! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.............(MB $500) 74

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“Exaggerated optimism

with respect to the

‘American Way of Life’”

EINSTEIN responds to a Soviet refugee’s manuscript, “sound and near the wisdom of our Jewish Tradition” 197. Albert Einstein. TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 6.75 x 7.25, blind-embossed personal letterhead, November 15, 1950. Einstein replies to Soviet refugee and writer Herschel Weinrauch, regarding a manuscript by Weinrauch, eventually published in 1954 under the title Adamism: The MidPoint of Philosophy, Ideology, Politic and Religion for Today and Tomorrow. In full: “I have read your manuscript ‘Adamism.’ On the whole your point of view seems to me essentially sound and near the wisdom of our Jewish Tradition. Of course, you are simplifying the subject very much being unduly optimistic about the inherited emotional trends in human nature and also in the economic field.

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Furthermore, you are undoubtedly b dl bi biasedd bby your experiences i iin your former country and by an exaggerated optimism with respect to the ‘American Way of Life.’ But you seem to be a kind person striving for humane understanding of the human situation. I am returning to you your manuscrpit [sic] with my thanks and best wishes.” Double cloth matted and framed with a photo to an overall size of 20.25 x 15.25. A few light creases and wrinkles, and small marginal tape remnant, otherwise fine condition.

A notable document of Einstein’s lifelong interest in Jewish theology, history, philosophy, and culture! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.............(MB $300)

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198. Elizabeth II and Margaret. Elizabeth II is the reigning Queen of England. Margaret is the sister of Elizabeth II. Original Christmas card, from between 1944-46 by Raphael Tuck & Sons, measuring 6.25 x 7.75 closed, with gold embossed initials on the front. Inside of the card bears a pre-printed Christmas sentiment on the left side and a lovely Cecil Beaton portrait photo of Elizabeth and Margaret posing together on a stairway. Signed under the sentiment in fountain pen “from Elizabeth,” and “& Margaret.” In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

DAY LATE, DOLLAR SHORT? ELLSWORTH signs a pay order on July 5, 1776 199. Oliver Ellsworth. Third Chief Justice of the United States and delegate to the Constitutional Congress (1777–84) who later submitted the amendments which became the Bill of Rights. As a member of the Committee of the Pay Table, Ellsworth was one of the five men who supervised Connecticut’s war expenditures. DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8 x 6.5, July 5, 1776. A pay order on behalf of Capt. Jabez Botsford “as Paymaster of his own company now raising for the Continental Service in Canada” in the amount of £852. Faint show-through from docket on reverse, otherwise very fine, bright condition. A date of exceptional historical interest—mere hours after Hancock put his name to the most pivotal document in American history! R&R COA....(MB $200)

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“For the purpose of inlisting the soldiers”

Signer ELLERY and future Chief Justice ELLSWORTH sign a June 1776 recruitment contract

200. William Ellery and Oliver Ellsworth. William Ellery

as the above bounden Edward Russell is appointed Pay-Master to his own Company, not to be raised, to join the Continental Army in New York. Now, if the said Edward shall faithfully and justly dispose of all the Monies he shall receive out of the public Treasury, for the Purpose of inlisting the Soldiers in, and Paying said Company, and shall account with the Committee of the Pay-Table for the same, when thereto required, the above Obligation to be Void, otherwise to remain in full Force…” The document has been countersigned by both Russell and Douglas. Framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 17. Short partial separations and toning along horizontal folds (not affecting signatures) and a hint of mild wrinkling and toning, otherwise fine condition. All of the signatures are clean, clear, and dark. A superb association of two major figures with this most pivotal year in American history! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA........................................................(MB $200)

(1727–1820) was a Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island. Oliver Ellsworth (1745–1807) was third Chief Justice of the United States and delegate to the Constitutional Congress (1777–1784) who later submitted the amendments which became the Bill of Rights. As a member of the Committee of the Pay Table, Ellsworth was one of the five men who supervised Connecticut’s war expenditures. Partly printed DS, signed “Wm. Ellery” and “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.75 x 13.5, June 20, 1776. A contract involving the enlistment of soldiers. In part: “Edward Russell & William Douglas, both of Branford in New Haven County are holden and firmly bound unto the Governor and Company of the English Colony of Connecticut, in New-England, in the Sum of Three Thousand Pounds … to be paid to said Governor and Company…. The Condition of the above Obligation is such, That whereNotables & Notorious

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203. Geraldine Ferraro. American politician (born 1935) who, in 1984, became the first female vice-presidential candidate of a major party. Copy souvenir typescript, eight pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the first page in black felt tip.

A transcript of Ferraro’s speech accepting the vice-presidential nomination. In fine co n d i t i o n . R & R COA.…(MB $100)

201. James G. Fair. Financier and mine owner whose pursuit of a thin vein of gold led to the discovering of the Comstock Lode, the largest silver discovery in U.S. history. Business check from the Gould & Curry Silver Mining Company, 7.75 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Fair, payable to William Hambly for $120, July 3, 1874. Accompanied by a postcard portrait of Fair. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

204. Cyrus W. Field. American industrialist (1819–1892) who financed the first permanently operational transatlantic telegraph cable. Bank check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Field, payable to his daughter, Miss Alice D. Field for $50.00, February 11, 1878. As reported in the New York Times in 1892, Alice Field, heir to her parents’ fortune, was later declared insane after making such claims that she was abducted as an infant, was actually a member of the French royal family, and was destined to be beheaded. In very good condition, with cut and punch cancellations (away from signature), a few chips and tears, vertical folds through signature, and light soiling. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

“The liberation of Kuwait has begun” 202. James C. Fargo.

205. Marlin Fitzwater.

Brother of American Express founder William C. Fargo (1829– 1915) who himself later served as president of that company. Partly printed DS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 11 x 17, April 29, 1890. A quitclaim deed for a parcel of land in New York City.

Intersecting folds (vertical fold to first name; short edge separations and tiny holes) and light handling wear with a few wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

White House press secretary (born 1942) in the Reagan and first Bush administrations. Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in blue ink at the conclusion “Marlin Fitzwater, 5-1-94.” A report on George Bush’s statement regarding the beginning of Operation Desert Storm. In very fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $100)

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A PIECE OF

“PENN’S WOODS”

FRANKLIN grants a parcel of Pennsylvania land in the midst of the Constitutional Convention 206. Benjamin Franklin. Manuscript DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page on vellum, 15.75 x 13, June 30, 1787. Franklin, as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, grants a 153-acre parcel of land called “Stonesburgh” in Newbury Township to Frederick Stone. Franklin has signed at top left, beneath the large embossed paper seal.

A month earlier, on May 25, the Constitutional Convention convened at Philadelphia, and the 55 delegates, including Franklin, spent a heated summer hammering out the core issues and fine points of what would emerge as the Constitution of the United States. The proceedings were marked throughout by much disagreement and even divisiveness, which was largely alleviated by Franklin’s dramatic speech on September 17, the final day of the Convention. FrankNotables & Notorious

lin, too weak to address the assembly himself, entrusted his words to fellow Pennsylvanian James Wilson: “I agree to this Constitution with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a general Government necessary for us, and there is no form of Government but what may be a blessing to the people if well administered.... I doubt ... whether any other Convention we can obtain, may be able to make a better Constitution.... Thus I consent ... to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure, that it is not the best.” In very good condition, with previous storage folds, some scattered light toning (heavier at folds) and very faint staining to body of text, and some light wrinkling. The signature is large and clear. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA..................(MB $1,000) 80

208. George III. King of Great Britain and Ireland (born 1738) from 1760 until his death in 1820. His reign w a s m a r ke d most notably by the loss of British control over the American colonies. Advancing mental illness rendered George unable to fulfill his official duties during the last decade of his life, during which time the Prince Regent, William IV, ruled in his stead. Large ink signature, “George R,” on a 7.25 x 3.25 slip clipped from a partly printed document and bearing an embossed paper seal. Matted with a color portrait to an overall size of 12 x 16. Light soiling and toning slightly touching signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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207. John Fremont. Prominent American explorer, military officer, and politician (1813–1890) who mapped the Oregon Trail, played a prominent part in conquering California during the Mexican War, and ran in 1856 as the first Republican presidential candidate. ALS signed “J. C. Frémont,” one page, 5 x 8, December 12, 1868. Frémont writes from New York to Col. J. T. Fiala in St. Louis. In part: “I have to thank you for your letter … in reply to my enquiry. The information you furnish is satisfactory & fully answers my purpose. I thank you also for directing the profile to be made…. I will think over what you say about Maj. Rombauer & reply….” Fiala, Fremont’s chief topographical engineer in the Western and Mountain Departments, was instrumental in the construction of the fortifications around St. Louis and the establishment of the river flotilla of gunboats. Fiala was the brother-in-law of four Hungarian-born brothers, the Rombauers, who served in the Civil War. Mild handling wear and a few small, faint stains, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

209. Richard Gatling. Inventor of the eponymous machine gun which has been estimated to have killed over 250,000 men since 1862. Ink signature, “R. J. Gatling,” on an offwhite card. Matted with a portrait of Gatling, to an overall size of 10 x 13. In fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $200)

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APACHE LEGEND Scarce signature of GERONIMO

210. Geronimo. Chiricahua Apache (1829–1909) who attained the status of legend for his steadfast defense of Native American lands against the United States government. After decades of aggressive resistance, Geronimo surrendered to General Nelson A. Miles at Skeleton Canyon, Arizona, on September 4, 1886. After years of imprisonment, followed by “military confinement,” Geronimo became a celebrity, appearing at such venues as the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis (where he sold autographs to curiosity seekers) and in Theodore Roosevelt’s 1905 inaugural parade, and dictating his autobiography. He died of pneumonia at Fort Sill, Oklahoma at the age of 79. Scarce, bold pencil signature, “GERONIMO,” on a cream-colored 3.25 x 2.5 card. The reverse bears several other notations, including “9/1904, St. Louis World’s Fair,” indicating the item’s likely origin. In very good condition, with scattered soiling, faint erasure trace below signature (the notation, still visible, is “June 16”), and faint crease to upper right corner, well away from signature.

Among the most elusive and desirable of Old West signatures! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $300)

211. J. Paul Getty.

Petroleum magnate and financier (1892– 1976) who became one of the richest men in the world. TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, February 27, 1941. Letter to Mr. Bankhead, sending information about his travels that was necessary in order to get a new passport. In part: “One of the questions listed in the passport application requires information regarding residence abroad…does not cover visits to other countries while I still maintained my United States residence…I made the following visits to foreign countries…Japan, China and the Philippines…I was in Germany and during my stay there, I brought suit for divorce but it was not granted…In 1936 I was in Europe for the Olympic Games in Berlin…” In good to very good condition, with chipping and creasing to edges, moderate overall toning, punch holes to top edge, and several pencil notations, and a horizontal mailing fold through signature. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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214. Mikhail Gorbachev.

Russian politician (born 1931) who served as leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991. He was awarded the No b e l Pe a ce Prize in 1990.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Gorbachev speaking after receiving the Reagan Presidential Medal of Freedom, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

213. Rudy Giuliani. Three items: color glossy 8 x 10 composite photo of Ground Zero shortly after 9/11, signed in blue felt tip; color satin-finish photo of Giuliani waving a flag, signed in silver ink; and a December 31, 2001, Time magazine, honoring Giuliani as Person of the Year, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

To the aunt of Mrs. James Monroe 215. Alexander Hamilton. American statesman and politician (circa 1755–1804) who coauthored the Federalist Papers and served as the first Secretary of the Treasury. In July 1804, sitting vice president Aaron Burr, stung by a published criticism authored by Hamilton, challenged the esteemed statesman to a duel and fatally wounded him. LS, one page, 7.5 x 9, December 6, 1785. Hamilton writes to Mrs. Helena Brasher. In full: “I am instructed by your brother Mr. Laurence Kortright to make the following proposal to you; to wit—that if you will pay him the amount of his account for money and other articles supplied you during your residence in the Jerseys in the course of the war, and will deliver him up his bond for £200 to be paid you at the death of his mother, he will then give you a release of all claims on account of his father’s personal estate; which will be a settlement of all matters depending between you.

What are Mr. Kortright’s motives for making his proposal at the present juncture I am unapprised—I barely execute his instructions to me, as his attorney, the subject upon which I shall be happy to receive your answer as soon as may be convenient….” Kortright, a wealthy merchant and privateer, was part owner in ships authorized by the British crown to wage piracy against the French during the French and Indian Wars. His daughter, Elizabeth, became Mrs. James Monroe, against her father’s wishes, in the same year as the letter. The recipient of the letter, Kortright’s sister, attended Washington’s inaugural ball in New York City; her dress was featured in a 2005 exhibition titled “Glamour, New York Style.” Intersecting folds, scattered wrinkling and creasing, and the sheet partly affixed (with archival tissue) to mat board, otherwise fine, bright condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA...(MB $300)

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WEATHER BEATEN Three weeks before being sworn in as Massachusetts’s first governor, HANCOCK postpones a meeting: “The weather proves so exceedingly bad, & the boats so very cold”

Franklin Gothic Headline

216. John Hancock. Massachusetts statesman, patriot, and

Castle Island, leaving behind only a pile of rubble. General George Washington appointed Colonel Richard Gridley, his chief engineer, to refortify Castle Island, and Colonel Paul Revere commanded the forces stationed there. After the Revolution, Massachusetts state forces garrisoned Castle Island, and in 1785, the Commonwealth also used the island as a state prison. Three weeks after writing this letter, at the first meeting of the General Court on October 25, 1780, Hancock took his constitutional oath of office as the first Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds (one through a single letter of signature), scattered mild toning (mostly to edges), and mild show-through from red wax seal on reverse.

Attractively penned and highly presentable! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.........(MB $1,000)

first Signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737–1793).

Boldly penned Revolutionary War-dated ALS, 7 x 9, October 5, 1780. Hancock writes to John Brown, Esq. In full: “The weather proves so exceedingly bad, & the boats so very cold that I am confident the Gentlemen would rather be incommoded by going to the castle this Day, I shall therefore hope for the pleasure of your & the other Gentlemens company on the Island some more agreeable day next week. I am to request the favor of you & the other Gentlemen of your board to dine with me this Day at my house at half past 1 o’clock—Your compliance & communicating this to your colleagues will much oblige.” Hancock is more than likely referring to Castle Island, where Fort Castle William guarded Boston Harbor off South Boston. When the British evacuated Boston in 1776, they destroyed their fort on Notables & Notorious

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PATRICK HENRY refuses an offer of legal work from a high official 217. P 217 Patrick ti kH Henry. American patriot ((1736–1799)) bbest remembered for his stirring, historic declaration, “Give me liberty or give me death.” Uncommon ALS signed “P. Henry,” one page, 7 x 8, February 14, 1795. Henry writes to an unidentified recipient whom he addresses as “Your Excellency” (perhaps former Virginia governor “Lighthorse Harry” Lee). In part: “I had the honor to receive your Excellency’s dispatches yesterday by W. Claibarns, and am very sorry your favor of the 24th Dec. did not reach me, because by its miscarriage I have been prevented from making my acknowledgements for your Excellency’s attention in due time. I am very sensible of the distinction of your Excellency shown me ... in which the Commonwealth is so deeply interested.

But having declined the practice of law for some time past, having remained in my attention to the objects which from the Grounds of

the Contest, with the Fairfax family. I must beg leave to decline....

At the same time I enlist your excellency’s acceptance of my hands for the favorable sentiments you have been pleased to manifest towards me, & that you will be assured of the high regard & esteem in which I am....” Cloth matted and framed with a descriptive plaque (which identifies the recipient as Lee) to an overall size of 25 x 17.5. In very good condition, with neat trimming to margins, intersecting folds (two horizontal folds lightly touching top and bottom edges of signature; complete vertical separation to one fold, repaired from reverse, through “P”; repaired partial separations elsewhere), faint stain to a few words of text, and tiny marginal hole. The writing is clear and dark throughout. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized....................(MB $900) 85

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221. Henry Hill.

Unused Esquire shoe brush, 7.5” long, signed across the top in black felt tip, “Get your f***in’ shine box, Henry Hill.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, also signed in black felt tip

by Hill. In fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $100)

218. Henry Hill. Former mobster, Lucchese crime family associate, and FBI informant whose life was immortalized in the book Wiseguy, written by crime reporter Nicholas Pileggi, and the 1990 Martin Scorsese movie Goodfellas, in which Hill was played by Ray Liotta. Original 15 x 11 watercolor painting of what appears to be the famed Lufthansa heist in 1978, signed in black felt tip by Hill. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Hill, also signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

222. Edmund Hillary.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Everest ascent, signed in black felt tip, “Ed Hillary.”

In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

219. Henry Hill. Two official Rawlings American League Joe DiMaggio commemorative baseballs, one signed in blue felt tip on a side panel, “Always wanted to be a gangster, Henry Hill”; the other signed in blue felt tip on a side panel, “Being a gangster better than being President, Henry Hill.” In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

223. Edmund Hillary.

Glossy 8 x 10 headand-shoulders portrait photo, signed in blue felt tip. Triple matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

224. Edmund Hillary.

220. Henry Hill. Three original oil and watercolor paintings, each approximately 14.5 x 10.5, one of Hill on the front lawn of his house after joining the witness protection program, signed in black felt tip

by Hill, adding “Now I live the rest of my life as a snook.”; one of the famed Lufthansa heist in 1978; and one of a rat holding a revolver, each signed in black ink by Hill. All are individually double matted to overall sizes of 19 x 15. Also accompanied by certificates of authenticity from Hill, also signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hillary’s camp with the summit of Everest looming in the background, signed in blue felt tip. Triple matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

229. J. Edgar Hoover.

225. Edmund Hillary.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 mounted photo, signed and inscribed in black ink on the mount, “To James W. Hughes, Best wishes, J. Edgar Hoover 7.15.59.”

In fine condition, with picture partially detached from mount.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hillary enjoying a warm beverage on Everest, signed in blue felt tip. Triple matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

230. Mark Hopkins.

226. Edmund Hillary. Color glossy

Inspired teacher and lecturer (18021877), the author of many books on morality and religion.

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, May 4, 1882.

Letter to a judge regarding sending a book. In part, “As I promised to send the book, I assumed that you would know who sent it…I am pleased to know that you value it and am sure that Mr. Aldrich will be pleased.” Even mild toning, pencil notations along top, and a few creases, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

10 x 8 photo of Hillary and his team ascending a slope on Everest, signed in blue felt tip. Triple matted to an overall size of 14 x 11. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

227. Edmund Hillary. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Hillary on his ascent to the Everest summit, signed in blue felt tip.

Triple matted to an overall size of 14 x 11.

In ver y fine condition.

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COA.…(MB

$100)

228. Edmund Hillary.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hillary and Norgay getting closer to the summit of Everest, signed in blue felt tip by Hillary. Triple matted to an overall size of 11 x 14.

In very fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

231. Sam Houston. American statesman (1793–1863) who served as the first President of Texas. Large ink signature, “Sam Houston,” on an off-white 5 x 2.75 slip.

A hint of subtle toning and tiny chip to top edge, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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232. Cordell Hull.

American statesman (1871–1955) who served as Secretary of State under Franklin Roosevelt for 11 years and who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945 for his role in establishing the United Nations. Partly printed DS, one page, 16.75 x 13.75, November 6, 1933.An appointment forWilliam B. Douglass, Jr. as vice consul atTenerife, Canary Islands.The embossed paper seal remains intact at lower left. Vertical fold, and a few very subtle smudges and wrinkles, otherwise fine, bright condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

235. Jared Ingersoll. Signer of the U.S. Constitution from Pennsylvania ( 1 74 9 – 1 8 2 2 ) who also ran unsuccessfully as the Federalist vice-presidential candidate in the 1812 election. Partly printed DS, signed “Jared Ingersoll, Atty. Genl.,” one page, 8 x 6.5, February 1812. A legal document involving a case of assault.

Vertical folds (one through “J”; short edge separations tape repaired from reverse), associated light toning, and small loss to blank portion at lower right corner, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

233. Jedediah Huntington. Revolutionary War general and, later, treasurer of Connecticut (1743–1818). Manuscript DS, signed twice “J. Huntington Collector,” Huntington adding several lines of endorsement, one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, May 2, 1791. A manifest for goods shipped on the sloop Sally, including nails, ironware, shovel, “household furniture,” and salt. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (separations and tears), edge chips, light wrinkling and handling wear, and a few faint spots. The signatures are unaffected. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

234. Jedediah Huntington. Revolutionary War general and, later, treasurer of Connecticut (1743–1818). Two State of Connecticut pay receipts, 7.5 x 3.5, dated 1782 and 1789 respectively, each signed “Jed. Huntington.” In very good condition, with rough left edges, cancellation hole to each document, one approaching top of signature to one, and some scattered light toning and creasing. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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236. John Jay. American statesman (1745–1829) who served variously as President of the Continental Congress, diplomat, and, from 1789 to 1795, first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Clear, perfect ink signature, “27th Day of April 1801, John Jay,” on a cream 3 x 1 slip. Matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 9.25 x 12.25. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

239. Helen Keller. Vintage pencil signature, “With every kind wish, Helen Keller,” on an offwhite 7.25 x 10.5 sheet of Warwick Hotel stationery. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked April 1, 1941. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and wrinkles, and expected mailing folds. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

237. John XXIII. Italian-born pope (1881–1963), bornAngelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who ascended the papal throne in 1958 and served until his death.As the guiding force behind the historic Second Vatican Council, John ushered in the most sweeping reforms the Catholic church had undergone in centuries.

Vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 9 pre-papal photo, signed “+Ang. Jos. Roncalli” with a lengthy inscription in French to Baron von Lersner, dated Paris, December 26, 1949. Slightly irregular ink adhesion and light glue stains to lower margin (touching a few words), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $300)

238. Paul Kagame. President of Rwanda. Color glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Kagame in the jungle with a group of men, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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240. Helen Keller. Partly printed DS, signed in pencil “Helen Keller”,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, February 20, 1904. A receipt acknowledging payment of $100 from The Youth’s Companion magazine for serial rights to an article by Keller titled “Easter.” Faint intersecting folds (touching signature but not affecting legibility) and some light marginal wrinkling, otherwise fine, bright condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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“Sunshine in our hearts always”

KELLER warmly inscribes a photo 241. Helen Keller. American activist and author (1880–1968), who, through her tireless efforts on behalf of the disabled, and the fictionalization of her early education in the classic play and film The Miracle Worker, became the most famous blind person in the world.

Uncommon vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the elderly Keller with her longtime secretary/companion, Polly Thomson, signed and inscribed in pencil “To Miss Jane Fairweather, whose exquisite flowers remembered will make sunshine in our hearts always, Helen Keller, August 11th, 1956,” and also signed in fountain pen “Polly Thomson.”

In fine condition, with somewhat indistinct contrast of Keller’s writing against background (though each letter is dark, clearly drawn, and much more visible in person), tiny corner creases, and a hint of subtle silvering to dark portions, otherwise fine, clean condition.

Seldom seen in this format! R&R COA......(MB $200)

242. Caroline and John F. Kennedy, Jr. FDC with a collector’s hand-sketched cachet depicting Jackie Kennedy with her children at the funeral of her husband and their father, John F. Kennedy, signed on the front in ballpoint by Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr. In fine condition, with a touch of scattered light toning. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

243. Robert F. Kennedy. Glossy 6.5 x 8.25 Halsman photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Allan Seltzer with best wishes, Robert Kennedy.” Archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 15.5. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200) Notables & Notorious

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244. Ted Kennedy. TLS signed “Ted,” one page, 6.25 x 8.75, personal letterhead, June 8, 1983.

Letter of thanks to Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. In part, “You are a loyal and dedicated friend - both to the Fund for a Democratic Majority and to me! My warm thanks for serving on our dinner committee.” Kennedy adds a personal note under his signature, “Thanks again Pat.” In fine condition, with several office notations to borders. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

247. Jack Kevorkian. Controversial American physician who is most famous for his vocal support for the “right to die,” and for assisting the suicides of over 130 people. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Dr. Jack Kevorkian model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the handle, “Jack Kevorkian, M.D., 11-24-94.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

245. Ted Kennedy. Three items: two lined canary 5 x 3 cards, each signed in blue felt tip (one also inscribed); and a page from a 1979 magazine article related to Kennedy’s possible nomination in the 1980 election, signed in blue felt tip. Horizontal folds to magazine page (one through signature) and staple holes to cards, otherwise fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

248. Francis Scott Key. Baltimore lawyer (1779–1843) who was inspired to write the “Star-Spangled Banner” after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British in 1814. Bank check, 5.5 x 2.5, filled out and signed

by Key, payable to Mrs. Peggy McLaughlin for $42.50, May 14, 1806. Matted and framed with a descriptive engraved plaque to an overall size of 11 x 12. In very good condition, with folds, wrinkles, scattered light spots, and a few small holes and chips. The signature is bold, dark, and unaffected by any faults. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

246. Charles F. Kettering. Versatile inventor (1876–1958) and longtime head of research at General Motors. DS, signed “C. F. Kettering,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, January 27, 1916. A lease agreement between the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, and St. Louis Railway and the Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company. Included with the document is a blueprint of the property in question. Scattered mild soiling, wrinkling, and handling wear, otherwise very good condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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249. Aga Khan III. Widely travelled forty-eighth Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims (1877–1957) who was much lauded for his humanitarian efforts. ALS, signed twice “Aga Khan,” one page on a printed telegram sheet, 10.75 x 5.75, February 9, 1941.

Aga Khan pens the text of a telegram to the solicitors Mulla and Mulla in Bombay.

In full: “Quite impossible for me come India all round Italy and German territory only possible way by Spain to Portugal but no shipping or air service to India then except by clipper America Japan China am seriously suffering from old age prostate glands and bleeding piles this method travelling would certainly kill me before reaching India in view these facts impossible return till end war.” Light intersecting folds and filing holes to blank portion, otherwise fine condition. R&RCOA.…(MB $200) 251. Rodney King: Judge John G. Davies. Australianborn American jurist and former Olympic swimming gold medalist (born 1929) who presided over the trial of the LA Police Department officers charged with beating Rodney King in a notorious 1992 incident. Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in black ink at the conclusion.

Davies’s commentary on the verdict in the Rodney King case. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

250. Muhammad Ayub Khan. Field Marshal (19071974) during the mid-1960s, and the President of Pakistan from 1958 to 1969. He became Pakistan’s first native Commander in Chief in 1951, and was the youngest full-rank general and self-appointed field marshal in Pakistan’s military history. He was also the first Pakistani military general to seize power through a coup. Vintage matte-finish 6 x 8 portrait photo, signed in fountain pen by Khan and dated 1968.

In very good condition, with several horizontal creases to facial area, and a paperclip impression to top edge.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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252. Louis XIII. King of France (born 1601) from 1610 until his death in 1643.

Manuscript DS, in Old French, boldly signed “Louis,” one page, 9.25 x 13.75, 1619.

An untranslated official communication.

Intersecting folds, a hint of subtle soiling, a few small, light stains, and cut cancellation to bottom margin, otherwise fine, bright condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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“HOLD FAST TO ISLAM”

MALCOLM X sends greetings from the newest Nation of Islam temple signed “Bro Malcolm,” on the reverse of a picture postcard of the Kellogg Center for Continuing Education at Michigan State University, Lansing, 5.5 x 3.5, no date [postmarked August 7, 1955]. Malcolm X writes to Brother Roy X (Munford) and his family in New Jersey. In full: “Greetings from the Muslims here in Lansing, one of our newest Temples. They all say ‘hold fast to Islam, for it’s the firmest handle that never breaks.’

As Salamu Alaykum.” In fine condition, with some mild edge toning. A scarce format for this civil rights icon! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.................(MB $300)

254. Malcolm X. Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little (1925-1965), was an American minister, public speaker, and human rights activist. After living in a series of foster homes, Little became involved in the criminal underworld in Boston and New York, and, in 1945, was sentenced to eight to ten years in prison.

While in prison, Little became a member of the Nation of Islam. After his parole in 1952, he changed his surname to “X” and became one of the Nation’s leaders and chief spokesmen.

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Queen’s Calculator MARIE ANTOINETTE signs a 1784 pay order for a “mathematical master”

255. Marie Antoinette. Manuscript DS, signed “payez, Marie Antoinette,” one page, 9.5 x 14, December 3, 1784.

A pay order to the general treasurer on behalf of Gregoire Trineano, a “mathematical master.” The document also bears Marie’s secretarial proxy signature. It was in the same year that Marie met Louis René Edouard, the cardinal who played a central and decisive role in the notorious “Affair of the Necklace,” in which Marie was suspected of scheming to purchase a ridiculously extravagant piece of jewelry without attracting public notice.

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Though she was most likely a mere pawn in an elaborate con job, her perceived role in the scandal only added to the ever-growing discontent with the French monarchy, which culminated in the execution of Marie and Louis in 1793. In fine condition overall, with light intersecting folds, mounting remnants to perimeter of reverse, small repaired tear to top edge, and a touch of mild soiling, wrinkling, and handling wear (a few small holes near but not touching signature). Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA................(MB $300) 94

256. Nelson Mandela.

Wo r l d - r e nowned civil rights leader (bor n 1918) who, in 1994, became the first black president of South Africa.

From 1964 to 1990, Mandela was impris oned for opposing South Africa’s white minority government and its policy of apartheid; in 1993, he won the Nobel Peace Prize. Powerful 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Mandela with his fist in the air, signed in black felt tip, “Nelson Mandela 9-1196.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

258. Hudson Maxim. American chemist and inventor (1853– 1927) best known for several innovations related to explosives, including smokeless gunpowder. Six items: Two TLS on personal letterhead, 1916 and 1918, to the editor of The Youth’s Companion magazine regarding wartime articles and Maxim’s book DefenselessAmerica; and four typewritten pages with pencil corrections, evidently (incomplete) drafts of articles by Maxim, each signed in ink at the conclusion. The individual items range from very good to fine, with intersecting folds, light handling wear, pencil smudges and soiling to article pages, and three of the “article” signatures struck out in pencil. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Writing on North African shipping weeks before his Supreme Court appointment 257. John Marshall. Influential American statesman and jurist (1755–1835) who served as a congressman, U.S. Secretary of State, and, from 1801 to 1835, fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Among the notable cases over which Marshall presided were the judicial review landmark Marbury v. Madison (1803) and the 1807 trial of Aaron Burr for treason. LS signed “J. Marshall,” one page, 8 x 10, January 16, 1801. Marshall writes from the Department of State to Israel Wheeler in Philadelphia. In full: “I am anxious to know what progress Col. Stevens has made in procuring a vessel to carry the third cargo to Tunis. Will you be pleased to communicate to me any information you may have on this subject?” Marshall, who was Secretary of State at the time of writing, assumed office as Chief Justice less than three weeks later, on February 4. Matted with an antique portrait engraving to an overall size of 16.5 x 12.5. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (light vertical fold to last name; a few tiny separations elsewhere), toning from previous framing, stain to blank upper portion at right, and mounting tape to top and bottom edges of reverse. The signature is large and clear. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA...(MB $300)

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259. Maximilian I. King of Bavaria (born 1756) from 1806 until his death in 1825. LS in French, signed “Max-Joseph,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, Januar y 26, 1808.

Maximilian writes to Inspector General Viton, praising his recently published book on the history of the German royal house. Faint intersecting folds, tiny marginal chip, and slight blot to “Max”, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

262. John McCain. Color glossy 11 x 8.5 photo of McCain with George W. Bush, signed in black felt tip “ John McCain.” Pixilation to ima ge, other wise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

260. Maximilian II. King of Bavaria (born 1811) from 1848 until his death in 1864.

ALS in French, signed “Max,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, no date. Maximilian writes to Councillor Fleuri, postponing an engagement and promising to start work promptly the next morning. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light soiling and staining and small slip affixed to the bottom edge. The writing is clear and dark throughout. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

263. John McCain.

Color glossy 8 x 10 portrait, signed in silver ink. Consignor notes signature was acquired at Howley’s Restaurant in West Palm Beach on March 6, 2008. In fine condition, with a few scattered trivial dings. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

261. John McCain.

Signed book: Faith of My Fathers. First trade edition. NY: Ra n d o m Ho u s e , 1 9 9 9 . Ha r d c o v e r with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 349 pa ges.

Signed on the halftitle page in black felt tip. Mild rubbing and wear to jacket, and very subtle rippling to front portion of text block, othe r w i s e f i n e co n d i t i o n . R & R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

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264. John McCain. Leather bound copy of Why Courage Matters, Easton Press edition, signed inside by McCain. In excellent condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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“I served with many who paid a much higher price than I”

265. John McCain. Signed book: Worth the Fighting For. First trade edition. NY: Random House, 2002. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 396 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the front free end page, “I served with many who paid a much higher price than I, John McCain.” Light wear to jacket (small hole to rear flap), small dent to front cover, and a hint of subtle soiling to edges, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $100)

“BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE!” MCCAIN SIGNS HIS NAVAL ACADEMY ANNUAL

266. John McCain. Original copy of the 1958 Lucky Bag, the annual for the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, hardcover, 9.5 x 12.25, 712 pages, signed later in black felt tip on the reverse of the front free end page, “The best years of my life! John McCain.” McCain is pictured in a photo on page 496. His biographical sketch notes that he is “better known as Navy’s John Wayne,” that “his prowess as an athlete was almost above reproach,” and that he “looks forward to a long and successful career in the Navy.” In very good condition, with light wear and rubbing to covers, front hinge cracked (though still mostly attached), and a touch of mild scattered staining and soiling. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA....(MB $100)

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“We considered everything from a diplomatic note to a full-scale invasion of Cuba”

270. Mother Teresa.

Printed 3.5 x 5.5 prayer slip with a photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M. Teresa M.C.” In very fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

267. Robert S. McNamara. Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in ballpoint at the conclusion. A statement

by McNamara on the Cuban Missile Crisis.

In very fine condition.

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271. Mother Teresa. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with clasped hands, signed in blue felt tip “God bless you, M. Teresa M. C.” A few trivial surface marks and dings, otherwise fine, clean condition.

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268. Thomas Melvill and Benjamin Lincoln. Thomas Melvill

272. Mother Teresa.

(1751–1832), a naval officer and member of the Sons of Liberty, participated in the Boston Tea Party; Benjamin Lincoln (1733–1810) was a major general in the Continental Army. Partly printed DS, signed “T. Melville and B. Lincoln,” one page, 9.25 x 5, August 13, 1802. A certificate for the importation of one hogshead of rum on a vessel commanded by Cornelius Coolidge.

Mild handling wear, and light vertical fold to each signature, otherwise fine, bright condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

TLS signed “God bless you, M. Teresa M.C.,” on the reverse of a pictorial 4.25 x 3.5 prayer slip, March 14, 1992. Mother Teresa writes to Bill Pfitzer.

In part: “I am praying for you and for all your intentions—also for your father. Do not be anxious or afraid. But believe God in His Fatherly care will not fail to provide for your needs. If He takes care of the birds and the flowers, how much more will He care for you whom He has created in His likeness….” Vertical fold, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

269. James Meredith. Civil rights icon (born 1933) who gained worldwide attention in 1962 when, after a public political struggle between JFK and segreationist Governor Ross Barnett, he became the first black student admitted to the University of Mississippi.

Copy souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in black ink at the conclusion “James H. Meredith.” A copy of the White House memo detailing the timeline of events surrounding the Meredith case. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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273. Mother Teresa. FDC with a color cachet honoring the World Food Council, signed on the front in blue ink, “God bless you,M.TeresaM.C.”Inveryfinecondition.R&RCOA.…(MB$100)

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276. Napoleon. LS 274. Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III. Partly

in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 9, April 30, 1811.

Napoleon writes from St. Cloud to the Duc de Feltre.

In full (translated): “You can write to the colonels of the carabineers regiments that, as long as they are ready to leave on the first of June, it will be enough. And now, I pray God to keep you in his Holy guard….”

A secretarial slip is pinned to the bottom left corner. Accompanied by a French export certificate. A touch of light soiling and wrinkling to edges (well away from writing), otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

printed DS, in Italian, signed at the conclusion “Mussolini” and “Vittorio Emanuele,” one page, 9.5 x 14.5, November 14, 1929. An untranslated official document. Mild toning and soiling with a few scattered spots, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

275. Benito Mussolini. DS, in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” one page, 9.5 x 11.5, Ministero della Guerra letterhead, 1930s. An untranslated document related to a military personnel matter.

In good condition, with marginal staining, trimming to top edge, and marginal losses to right edge.

The signature itself is bold, dark, and completely unaffected by any faults. R&R COA.…(MB $150)

277. Napoleon.

Partly printed DS, signed “Np,” one page, 8 x 12, June 19/20, 1811. An untranslated official document from the Minister of War on a military matter, endorsed

by Napoleon in the left margin. In very good condition, with document tipped at the top edge to larger card (a few related small marginal chips and tears; small chips and tears at left edge with tape repair to reverse), allover toning, and scattered faint stains. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Church and state Napoleon elevates the Patriarch of Venice 278. Napoleon. Partly printed DS, in French, boldly signed “Np,” adding a six-word endorsement returning the document, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.25, August 25, 1811. A request related to the awarding of various decorations to several individuals, including the title of Commander for the Monsignor the Patriarch of Venice. Light toning and show-through of ink, otherwise fine, clean condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $300) 99

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“To bare up under the

heavy cross”

Wearing a brave face during her final illness, OAKLEY blames the slowness of her recovery on “lack of faith in our dear God” and enjoys of the solace of birds who “outdo each other as they sing to me ...

Howdi Miss Annie” 279 . Annie Oakley. Celebrated American performer (1860– 1926) whose legendary prowess as a markswoman earned her worldwide renown. At the tender age of 15, she bested vaudeville marksman Frank E. Butler in a shooting match; the two were later married and toured together as star attractions in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. She never failed to delight her audiences. Among other astounding sharpshooting feats, Oakley would, from 30 paces, split a playing card held edgeon; on one occasion, performing in Berlin, she shot a cigarette from the lips of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Scarce ALS signed “Annie Oakley Butler,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, May 20, 1926. Oakley writes to Mr. E. L. Brooks in East Cleveland. In full: “I appreciated very much your kind letter of April 30th and I thank you. I have been swamped with kind messages from all parts of the country. And several from Europe. They help me to bare [sic] up under the heavy cross. And I am sure that I shall be much better. It is only lack of faith in our dear God that delays my recovery. But I am happy at times. Each morning a robbin [sic] and a

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cardinall tries i to outdo d eachh other h as they h sing i to me through h h the h open windows at the hour of 4:30. I often talk to them & they will pause long enough to answer. Then the sweet blossoms and A howdi [sic] Miss Annie. Then I close the shades and take a morning nap for I do not sleep well through the night. I sincerely hope that the rheumatic condition will be temporary with you. Thanking you again. And may the blessings of God abide with you. And yours....” Accompanied by an original Brisbois cabinet photo of Oakley with a chest full of medals, bearing a printed signature on the mount. In late 1922, Oakley and Butler suffered a debilitating automobile accident that forced her to wear a steel brace on her right leg.

Yet, after a year and a half of recovery, she again performed and set records in 1924. Oakley’s health declined again in 1925, and, six months after writing this letter, she died of pernicious anemia at the age of 66. Frank Butler was so crushed by her death that he stopped eating, and died himself just 18 days later. In very fine, clean, bright condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $500)

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280. John Cardinal O’Connor. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick John Cardinal O’Connor model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel, “John Cardinal O’Connor, Archbishop of New York.”

In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 281. Barack Obama. Signed book: The Audacity of Hope.

Later printing.

N Y: C r o w n Publishers, 2006. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 375 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the title page. Previous owner’s ink names to inside front cover and rear blank, otherwise fine condition. R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

282. Barack Obama. Time magazine, dated October 23, 2006, featuring Obama on the cover, signed across the top of the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with preprinted mailing label to lower right. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

283. William Osler. Canadian-born physician and researcher (1849–1919) widely hailed as the “Father of Modern Medicine.” TLS signed “Wm. Osler,” one page, 8.75 x 7, Oxford letterhead, July 8, 1905. Osler writes to an editor at the Youth’s Companion magazine.

In full: “Thank you for your kind suggestion that I should write an article for the Youth’s Companion. I know the journal, of course, and its splendid position, and I should like very much indeed to accept your kind offer, but at present I am just as busy as I can possibly be. When would you wish it?…” Intersecting folds and a few small rust stains, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

284. Frederick Pabst. Brewer (1836–1904) who founded the company which, in the 1890s, introduced the “Blue Ribbon” brand, the “beer that made Milwaukee famous.”

Business check from Philip Best & Co, “Maltsters & Brewers,” 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed as “Fred.

Pabst, Prest.,” payable to Wisconsin Marine & Fire Insurance Company for $50,000, November 14, 1883. Clean cut cancellations, crayon cancellations and bank stamps (all slightly touching signature but not affecting legibility in the least ), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $150)

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285. Louis Pasteur. Pioneering French microbiologist and chemist (1822–1895) who demonstrated the germ theory of disease and developed the first vaccine against rabies. Uncommon Pierre Petit cabinet photo dated 1889, 4 x 6.5, signed in fountain pen on the mount “L. Pasteur.” A touch of mild soiling and faint foxing, and scattered subtle surface marks, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $300)

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286. Linus Pauling. American chemist (1901– 1994) who holds the unique distinction of winning Nobel Prizes in both the Chemistry (1954) and Peace (1962) categories. Book photo, 7.75 x 9.75, signed in black felt tip. Light handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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American explorer (1856–1920) best known for his claim as the first man to reach the North Pole; whether or not his expedition actually reached the target destination remains a long-argued point of history. Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Peary, payable to W. T. Kilborn Co. for $767.34, November 17, 1917. Notation at top reads, “Chinese rugs.” Research indicates the check was originally in the collection of Commander Edward P. Stafford, grandson of Robert E. Peary. In very good condition, with bisecting vertical fold, scattered toning and soiling, and cancellation holes to body. R&R COA.…(MB $150)

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288. Robert E. Peary. Original dinner menu, 7 x 9, honoring Peary’s fifth anniversary of the discovery of the North Pole, given by the Explorer’s Club on April 6, 1914, signed in fountain pen, “Very sincerely, R. E. Peary,” beneath an inlaid portrait of Peary inside. Back of menu is signed

by Thomas H. Hubbard who helped finance Peary’s expedition. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $150)

289. J. C. Penney. Souvenir typescript, five pages, 7 x 10.75, no date. An excerpt from Penney’s memoir Fifty Years with the Golden Rule, detailing his travels to Europe and the Holy Land, and ending with a dramatic observation: “It was a matter for pondering, that we had been booked to sail from Liverpool on the Titanic’s second voyage.” Mild handling wear and toning to edges, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

290. J. C. Penney. Signed book: View From the Ninth Decade. NY: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1960. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 222 pages.

Signed and inscribed “To my good friend Roy Rosenberg” on the first free end page in black ink. In fine condition.

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291. J. C. Penney. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 4, 1957. Penney sends Mr. Rosenberg deep appreciation for hospitality and a “simply delicious” dinner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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PETER THE GREAT orders an autopsy in the year he had his own son tortured and killed 292. Peter the Great. Russian czar (1672–1725) who ruled from 1682 until his death. Peter was an instrumental force in the Westernization and expansion of Russia into a major European power. During his reign, the intellectually voracious Peter gained firsthand experience in a number of trades and specialized skills, including shipbuilding, dentistry, and others. His efforts at modernization included a decree outlawing traditional long beards for government officials, with the exception of those willing to pay an annual “beard tax” of 100 rubles. LS in Russian (Cyrillic), boldly signed “Peter,” one page both sides, 6 x 8, December 2, 1718.

Peter writes from St. Petersburg to a lieutenant colonel. In full (translated): “Your letter of November 25 reached us, and you write that Arcenie is dying, [which] we greatly regret. If (God preserve from it) his life is finished already, order the doctor to perform an autopsy, to open his intestines and find out what the sickness was, and pay the doctor. Write to us afterwards. Send the body to Petersburg....” Less than two years earlier, Peter faced an “image” crisis with his son, the Czarevitch Alexei, offered to cede his issue to his infant half-brother. Alexei then fled Russia rather than face his father, who had persistently expressed his disapproval over Alexei’s lackluster military Notables & Notorious

service and lack of ambition. Peter viewed Alexei’s flight as scandalous, especially as it had been aided and abetted by a foreign leader, Charles VI of Austria, Alexei’s brother-inlaw. Alexei maintained his self-imposed exile until January 1718, agreeing to return to Russia only on the condition that he would not be punished and would be allowed to live in peace. Peter instead subjected him to brutal interrogation, extracting a “confession” and summarily torturing and killing all of Alexei’s friends and associates. Peter, who viewed Alexei as a traitor, sought a decision on his son’s fate from a council of clergy, who noted that the matter was civil rather than ecclesiastical. When the decision was placed before a panel of senators and other magistrates, Alexei was found guilty and sentenced to death. Hoping to exact further information on possible collusion against him, Peter ordered the torture to continue until Alexei succumbed two days later, on July 7, 1718. In good to very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered soiling and light staining (the latter mainly confined to margins), and wear to one edge with small chips and tears. The writing is clear throughout, and the signature is large and dark. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.....................(MB $900)

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295. Political Powerhouses. Eight items: color satinfinish 10 x 8 photo of Margaret Thatcher and other British Prime Ministers posing with Queen Elizabeth, signed in black felt tip by Thatcher; color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Thatcher meeting with the Carters in the White House, signed in silver ink by Thatcher; a My Father, My President bookplate, signed in blue felt tip by George Bush and Doro Bush; and five ink signatures, “God bless you, DesmondTutu, June 88,” on individual 3.5 x 2 off-white cards. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

296. Melvin Purvis. FBI agent and archetypical “G-Man” (1903–1960) responsible for the capture of John Dillinger, “Pretty Boy” Floyd, “Baby Face” Nelson, and other notorious baddies. Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Purvis, “Melvin H. Purvis,” payable to Cash for $50.00, March 25, 1940. In fine condition, with vertical cancellation holes affecting small portion of signature. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

293. Phillip II. King of Spain (born 1527) from 1556 until his death in 1598; his eventful reign included Spain’s conquest of the Philippines (named for him), the establishment of a colony in Florida, and the historic defeat of the Spanish Armada by the British in 1588. Manuscript DS, in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey” [I the King], one page, 8 x 11.25, 1569. An untranslated official document. An embossed paper seal remains intact on the reverse. Faint intersecting folds (lightly touching signature), and scattered light toning, staining, and show-through from notations on reverse (touching a few letters of signature), otherwise fine, bright condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

294. Augusto Pinochet. Chilean military officer and dictator (1915–2006) who served as leader of that country from 1973 to 1990.

At the time of his death, some 300 criminal charges were pending against him, and his personal fortune was estimated at $28 million. Signed book: Pinochet: Patria y Democracia. Santiago: Editorial Andres Bello, 1983. Softcover, 6 x 9, 271 pages. Signed in blue ink on the title page “Cordialmente, A. Pinochet.” Accompanied by a 1985 secretarial letter of transmittal. In very good condition, with light soiling, rubbing and handling wear. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

297. Eliphalet and Samuel Remington. Nineteenth-century American firearms manufacturers. Check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Eliphalet Remington, “E. Remington & Sons,” payable to L. L. Merry for $50.00, dated February 28, 1854, and a check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Samuel Remington, “S. Remington,” payable to James Keyes for $13.00, dated March 5, 1855. In very good condition, with cancellation cuts to both checks, a bit of light toning, and scattered toning to Samuel’s check. R&R COA.…(MB $150)

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On “Faraday’s candle”

300. William Seward. American statesman (1801–1872) who served as secretary of state in the Lincoln administration and who was severely injured in an attack that was part of the assassination conspiracy. His greatest political achievement was the purchase of Alaska f rom Russia, derided by contemporar y skeptics as “Seward’s Folly.” ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, Albany, April 5, 1849.

Senator Seward writes to the secretary of the navy William Ballard Preston: “I comply with the wishes of friends, members of the Legislature of this state in transmitting to you the paper herewith included.” Light intersecting mailing folds, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

298. William Ramsay. British chemist (1852–1916) who discovered the noble gases and won the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. ALS signed “W. Ramsay,” one page, 5 x 8, University College, London letterhead, May 7, 1906.

Ramsay writes to William H. Rideing, editor of The Youth’s Companion magazine. In part: “I am sending you a short article on ‘How discoveries are made.’ I hope you will be able to substitute it for the one you returned. I am quite familiar with Faraday’s candle [a famous series of 1860 lectures by Michael Faraday]; but things have advanced so far since his time that he would have had much more difficulty in making his candle luminous….” Also included is a 1902 receipt acknowledging payment of $100 from the magazine for serial rights to an article titled “The Value of Scientific Research,” signed “W. A. Ramsay.” Light vertical fold and marginal tear to letter (slightly touching recipient’s name), and intersecting folds to receipt, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $100)

299. John D. Rockefeller and Henry Flagler. John D. Rockefeller (1839– 1937) entered the oil industry at the age of twenty-four and worked ruthlessly to unify it into the powerful Standard Oil Trust. Henry Flagler (1830–1913), a real estate and railroad entrepreneur, set out to make Florida the “Newport of the South” by providing extensive rail access and grand hotels to lure wealthy vacationers. Engraved DS, one page both sides, 16 x 7.75, May 14, 1888. A brown stock certificate, featuring a vignette of the U.S. Capitol, for one hundred shares of the Standard Oil Trust, issued to William V. Brokaw, signed “J. D. Rockefeller” as president and “H. M. Flagler” as secretary. The transfer stub remains affixed at left. In fine, attractive condition overall, with light machine-embossed cancellations to signatures, treasurer’s signature lightly overlapping Rockefeller’s, a few pinholes, and a hint of mild soiling and handling wear. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $300)

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Anthroposophy 301. Rudolf Steiner. Controversial and prolific Austrian writer and philosopher (1861–1925) who founded such disciplines as Anthroposophy, biodynamic agriculture, eurythmy, and Waldorf education. Scarce cabinet photo, 5.25 x 8.5, dated 1905, signed in ink on the mount beneath the image “Dr. Rudolf Steiner,” and signed a second time on the reverse.

Indistinct contrast to last name on front against printed studio ID, and a few very subtle surface marks, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA....(MB $500)

302. Henry Studebaker. Bank check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Studebaker, payable to First National Bank for $50.00, June 23, 1904. In fine condition, with three vertical folds, one through single letter of signature, several bank stamps, and trivial brush to end of signature. R&R COA.…(MB $150)

303. Supreme Court. Five mostly vintage ink signatures on individual Supreme Court and chambers cards: Harlan F. Stone, Wm. J. Brennan, Jr., Geo. Sutherland (dated April 27, 1940), Hugo L. Black, and Frank Murphy. Each item is framed and matted to an overall size of 8.75 x 7.75.

Small spots of skinning to two corners of Black card, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

304. Supreme Court. Four vintage ink signatures on off-white 5 x 3 cards: Harold H. Burton (on lined side; dated 1950), Sherman Minton, Hugo L. Black, and James F. Byrnes. In fine condition overall, with light toning, slightly irregular ink flow to Minton, and tiny brush to Byrnes. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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“The office of the Solicitor General is ready to demolish your dissent”

306. Supreme Court: William J. Brennan. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (1906–1997) from 1956 to 1990. ALS signed “Bill,” one page, 3.75 x 5, Supreme Court Memorandum letterhead, October 12, 1965. Brennan writes to fellow Justice Arthur J. Goldberg. In part: “Is it 11:30 a.m. & the office of the Solicitor General is ready to demolish your dissent in Barnett 376/681…. The case is No. 6 Harris v. U.S. I’m still with your dissent. We miss you.” Earlier in that year, Goldberg had resigned from the Supreme Court at the request of LBJ in order to replace the recently deceased Adlai Stevenson as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Framed and matted together with the original transmittal envelope to an overall size of 10.25 x 14.25. Accompanied by a framed paperstock 5 x 7 photo, signed in ballpoint. A few light ripples to photo, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $100)

305. Supreme Court: Louis D. Brandeis.

Associate justice of the U. S. S u p r e m e Court (1856– 1941) from 1916 to 1939.

ALS signed “L.D.B.,” two pages both sides, 4.5 x 6.75, Supreme C o u r t l e tterhead, August 16, 1924.

Brandeis sends news and greetings to a friend, mentioning “our Palestinian friend” and noting that “It is fine to know that his [“Felix”; probably Felix Frankfurter, Brandeis’s fellow Jewish activist and future Associate Justice Felix Frankfurter] article re: contempt is meeting with so much appreciation.” Intersecting folds, mild soiling and handling wear, and two file holes to last page (one touching “B”), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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307. Supreme Court: Clarence Thomas.

Souvenir typescript, the decision in the case “George W. Bush, Petitioners v. Albert Gore, Jr., et al on Writ of Certiorari to the Florida Supreme Court,” 8.5 x 11, 13 pages, signed in ballpoint on the first page (slightly different in hue from the remaining pages) “Clarence Thomas.”

This historic decision blocked a recount of votes in Florida following the controversial 2000 election, effectively placing the Supreme Court’s stamp of approval on the presidency of George W. Bush. A few mild wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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311. Margaret Thatcher. Two signed hardcover books: The Path to Power and The Downing Street Years, each signed on the title page in blue felt tip. The Downing Street Years has been bound upside down. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

308. Gustavus F. Swift. American businessman (1839–1903) whose development of refrigerated rail cars revolutionized the meat packing industry and made his eponymous company one of the largest concerns of its kind in the world.

DS, signed “G. H. Swift,” three pages, 8 x 13, November 9, 1901. A quitclaim real estate agreement between Swift and Company and Edward W. Swift. The document is housed in its original paper folder. Mild soiling and handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

“I do not think that there is a 10th planet” 31 2 . C l y d e Tombaugh.

American astronomer (1906–1997) best known for discovering Pluto in 1 9 3 0. A L S signed “Clyde W. Tombaugh, Emeritus Professor of Astronomy MNSU,” one page, 6 x 9, June 12, 1995.

Tombaugh responds to an astronomer’s questions. In p a r t , “Over a period of 14 years I searched over 2/3rds of the entire sky down to the 17th mag nitude…

Pluto was the only new planet that showed up.

Even with the double universe square law, I would have detected a planet like Neptune at 7 times Neptune’s distance from the sun. None there! As a result, I do not think that there is a 10th planet.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Tombaugh’s hand, as well as a felt tip signature on a blue card In fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $100)

309. Margaret Thatcher.

Glossy 11 x 14 photo of Thatcher standingalongside Ronald Reagan, signed in black felt tip

by Thatcher.

In very fine condition.

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310. Margaret Thatcher.

Signed book: Statecraft: Strategies for a Changing World. First edition, first printing. London: HarperCollins, 2002.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 486 pages. Signed in blue felt tip on the title page.

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313. Titanic: Millvina Dean. Youngest survivor of the Titanic tragedy (born February 2, 1912). Set of six color souvenir postcards depicting the Titanic, each signed on the image in ink or felt tip. Abrasions and skinning to reverse, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

316. U. S. Constitution: Mifflin and King. Thomas Mifflin (1744–1800) was a signer of the U.S. Constitution from Pennsylvania and first governor of that state. Partly printed DS, signed “Tho. Mifflin,” one page, 16.25 x 12.5, January 12, 1797. An appointment for Asheton Humphreys as notary public. Countersigned on the reverse by Rufus King (1755–1827), fellow signer of the U.S. Constitution from Massachusetts, senator, Ambassador to Great Britain (at the time of signing), and unsuccessful presidential and vice-presidential candidate. The document retains its wax and paper seal at upper left. A related document signed by Humphreys is attached to the reverse Intersecting folds (light vertical fold to signature; associated crack to seal) and mild handling wear, otherwise fine, bright condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

314. Donald Trump. Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo from The Apprentice, signed in gold ink, “You’re fired! Donald Trump.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

317. Stephen Van Rensselaer. American soldier and statesman (1764–1839) who served in the New York Senate and as lieutenant governor of that state, and commanded the Army of the Centre during the War of 1812. He later severd several terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Partly printed DS, signed twice “S. Rensselaer” (once adding “President”), one page, 8.25 x 6.5, April 3, 1797. A pay order and receipt for 91 days’s attendance in the New York Senate at six dollars per day. Light handling and edge wear, a touch of mild toning, and intersecting folds (a few edge separations), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

315. U. S. Constitution: Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer. Signer of the U.S. Constitution from Maryland (1723–1790). ADS, signed “Dan. of St. Thos. Jenifer”,” one page, 12.25 x 7.25, August 1789. An account in the settlement of an estate. In good condition, with intersecting folds (a few associated holes and chips with tape repairs), two marginal losses each to left and right edges, and scattered soiling, staining, and handling wear. The signature is clear and generally unaffected. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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318. Cornelius Vanderbilt. American businessman (1794–1877), one of America’s first millionaires, who built his fortune in shipping and railroads. Manuscript DS, signed “C. Vanderbilt,” four lightly lined pages both sides, 8 x 12.5, June 12, 1865. A declaration of trust between Vanderbilt and John M. Tobin, on one part, and the Hudson River Rail Road Company on the other, specifying a number of matters involving real estate.

In good condition, with complete separations and small holes at folds (tape repairs), and scattered soiling, staining, and toning. The signature is clean, dark, and mostly unaffected LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

320. Cornelius Vanderbilt II. Manuscript DS, signed “C. Vanderbilt, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 13, 1870s. A statement of interest payments on a bond. The document is also signed several times by New York society figures Peter and Robert Goelet. In very good condition, with light soiling and handling wear (partial separations and tiny holes along folds with tape reinforcements to reverse), mild wrinkling, and several of the signatures lightly overlapping text or each other. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

321. Victoria.

Crisp ink signature, “Appd: Victoria M,” on an off-white 4 x 2 slip. Matted with a seated portrait of Victoria, to an overall size of 13 x 17. In fine condition, with small spot of toning under signature.

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319. Cornelius Vanderbilt II. American businessman and philanthropist Cornelius Vanderbilt II (1843–1899) succeeded his father and grandfather as head of the New York Central Railroad. His mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, “The Breakers,” is among the largest and most lavish private residences ever constructed. Ink endorsement, “C. Vanderbilt, Jr., Treas.,” on the reverse of an 8.25 x 2.75 railroad business check made out to R. M. Fake for $12,889.36 and dated May 8, 1867. Clean cut cancellation to signature (not affecting legibility), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $150)

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“OVERTHROWING THE DICTATORSHIP OF VENUSTIANO CARRANZA” VILLA plans a coup against his onetime ally in an attempt to “reorganize a government that will be recognized immediately by the government of the United States”

322. Francisco “Pancho” Villa. Mexican revolutionary (18781923). As one of the major (and most colorful) figures of the first successful popular revolution of the 20th century, Villa’s notoriety attracted journalists, photographers, and military freebooters, of both idealistic and opportunistic stripes, from far and wide. Scarce TLS in Spanish, signed “Francisco Villa,” one page, 8.5 x 11, September 3, 1915. (The body of the letter is a carbon copy; Villa’s bold signature is in black ink.)

Villa writes to his lawyer, “Francisco Lagos Chazaro, Deputized by the Executive Power, Wherever he may be.” In part (translated): “I hope that, as in the past, you will continue to have confidence in me, and in all those, civilians and soldiers, who make up the Division of the North.... You will excuse me from giving further explanations that can’t be communicated by telegraph even less at a time like the present, when I’m about to undertake a campaign. I simply beg you to believe that we are working for the good of the country to avoid an armed intervention, and ... to achieve pacification by overthrowing the dictatorship of Venustiano Carranza.... Please nominate three representatives with very broad powers for the peace conferences.

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the government of the United States, and the Latin American republics. The government will immediately proceed to elections to arrive at a constitutional government as soon as possible. If it is physically impossible for your delegates to travel to the site of the conferences, it would be suitable ... to make use of some foreign chancellory, to name delegates of persons for here that are worthy of trust. This is evident from the copy I’m sending to you of the letter I am addressing to General Zapata.... I send you an affectionate hug and greet you most cordially and affectionately....” Villa was forced out of Mexico City in 1915, following a number of incidents between himself, his troops, and the citizens of the city, and the humiliation of President Eulalio Gutiérrez. After the return of Carranza and the Constitutionalists to Mexico City from Veracruz, Villa rebelled against Carranza and Carranza’s chief general, Álvaro Obregón. Light intersecting folds (vertical fold between first and last names), otherwise fine, bright, clean condition. In his 1995 reference History Comes to Life, Kenneth Rendell notes that Villa’s autograph is rare and difficult to obtain in any form. Letters from Villa with such direct and significant content related to his revolutionary activities are of the greatest interest and scarcity. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $300)

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The rising tide of Watergate: RICHARDSON tenders his resignation to Nixon

ican educator and activist (1856–1915) who emerged as one of the most prominent and influential civil rights figures of his time. Vintage ink signature, “Booker T. Washington,” on 4.5 x 1.5 slip with ink sentiment in a different hand (probably clipped from the closing of a letter), tipped to a slightly larger slip. Sentiment and vertical fold slightly touching “W”, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

325. Watergate: Elliot Richardson.

American lawyer and politician (1920–1999) best known for his brief tenure as attorney general in the Nixon administration.

Refusing to carr y out Nixon’s order to fire special prosecutor Archibald Cox, Richardson, together with deputy William Ruckelshaus, resigned his office during the notorious “Saturday Night Massacre.” Souvenir typescript, one off-white page, 8.5 x 11, signed in blue felt tip at the conclusion. A copy of Richardson’s letter to Nixon tendering his resignation, noting that “I could not in the light of these firm and repeated commitments carry out your direction that this [the firing of special prosecutor Archibald Cox] be done….” In very fine condition. R&R COA.....(MB $100)

Tightening the screws COX requests the president’s tapes

326. Watergate: William Ruckelshaus. American lawyer and politician (born 1932) who served as acting direct of the FBI in 1973 and in the same year was appointed deputy attorney general. Refusing, together with Attorney General Elliot Richardson, to carry out Nixon’s order to fire special prosecutor Archibald Cox, Ruckelshaus resigned his position during the infamous “Saturday Night Massacre.” Souvenir typescript, one off-white page, 8.5 x 11, signed in black felt tip at the conclusion. A copy of Ruckelshaus’s letter to Nixon tendering his resignation, noting that “I am, of course, sorry that my conscience will not permit me to carry out your instruction to discharge Archibald Cox….” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

324. Watergate: Archibald Cox. American lawyer (1912–2004) who served as the first special prosecutor for the Watergate scandal until he was fired by Nixon’s order. Refusing to carry out the order, Attorney General Elliot Richardson and his deputy, William Ruckelshaus resigned, leaving the deed to be carried out by Solicitor General Robert Bork. Souvenir typescript, three off-white pages (the last page of a slightly different shade), 8.5 x 11, signed in black felt tip at the conclusion. A copy of Cox’s letter to Nixon lawyer Fred Buzhardt requesting access “to the recording of certain conversations between the President and various members of the White House staff and others whose conduct is under investigation in connection with the alleged coverup of the break-in at the Democratic National Committee offices….” In fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $100)

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The DNA pioneers sign together 327. James Watson and Francis Crick. Along with Maurice Wilkins, James D. Watson (born 1928) and Francis Crick (1916–2004) shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering the function and structure of DNA, providing the prime impetus for further research in the emerging fields of molecular genetics and biochemistry. Photocopy on offwhite cardstock of a DNA double helix, 8.5 x 11, signed in black ink “Francis Crick” and “James D. Watson.” Faint bend to one corner, otherwise fine condition. R&RCOA...(MB $200)

328. James Watson and Francis Crick.

Signed book: The Double Helix. Later printing (possibly book club).

NY: Atheneum, 1968.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 226 pages. Signed in ballpoint on the title page “James D. Watson,” and in black ink, “Francis Crick.” Light edge wear with a few tiny tears to jacket, tiny edge tear to one page, and slight bumping at spine ends, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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330. William IV. King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765-1837) who served from 1830 to 1837 who earned the sobriquet “Sailor King” for his youthful service in the Royal Navy.

His reign, though short, was marked by much social progress, including laws restricting child labor, the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire, and the reformation of the British electoral system.

Leaving no direct heir upon his death in 1837, he was succeeded by his niece, Victoria, who reigned for the remainder of the century. ALS signed “William R,” one page, 7.25 x 9, September 29, 1821. Letter to Mr. Sinclair in the King’s difficult to decipher hand. In very good condition, with paper loss to left edge, affecting a few words of text, scattered soiling and toning, small hole near bottom, previous folds, and mounting remnants to reverse. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

331. Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Bold blue felt tip signatures, “Edward, Duke of Windsor” and “Wallis, Duchess of Windsor,” on a cream 4.5 x 3.25 card with engraved crest. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Edward’s hand. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

329. Simon Wiesenthal. Concentration camp survivor (1908– 2005) who dedicated his life to tracking down and prosecuting former Nazis who had persecuted Jews during World War II. He made worldwide headlines in 1961 for the capture of notorious Nazi fugitive Adolf Eichmann. Glossy 4 x 5.75 photo, signed in black felt tip “S. Wiesenthal.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope postmarked 1967. A few subtle surface marks, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

ARCHISEXTURE WRIGHT writes a check to a reputed Taliesin “mistress” 332. Frank Lloyd Wright. Highly influential American architect (1867–1959) whose mastery of space, form, and human-centered design revolutionized the field of architecture and earned him a place among the greatest thinkers and artists of the twentieth century.

Wright-designed business check for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed

by Wright, payable to Kay Davison for $30.00, August 1, 1947. According to the controversial 2006 biography The Fellowship: The Untold Story of Frank Lloyd Wright & the Taliesin Fellowship, “More than a few women [at Taliesin] felt ‘forced’ by Olgivanna [Wright’s wife] to have a relationship with the male apprentices, and some dove into the project enthusiastically. One married woman—Kay Davison, a mother of two—was well-known for rotating through the ranks at her mistress’s behest. ‘I had them all,’ she once boasted.” Light tape stain to top edge and slight blot to last letter of signature, and faint vertical fold to first name, otherwise fine condition. A most unusual association! R&R COA.....(MB $200)

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333. Viscount Edmund Allenby. British Field Marshal

336. William A. Bishop.

Highly decorated Canadian ace (1894–1956) officially credited with seventy-two victories in World War I. Signed book: The People’s War Book.“Autographededition.”

Cleveland: R. C. Barnum Co., 1919. Hardcover, 7.5 x 10, 520 pages. Signed in fountain pen on his full-page prefatory photo “W. A. Bishop.” In fair condition, with binding rubbed and detached from text block, wear and soiling to covers, a few pages (including signed page) detached but present, mild toning and a few faint stains to interior, and slight wrinkling and tiny chips to bottom edge of signed page.The signature is dark, clear, and unaffected, and the photo could easily be detached, matted, and framed for attractive display on its own. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

(1861–1936)wholedtheEgyptian Expeditionary force in Palestine and Syria during World War I. Matte-finish sepia 4 x 5.5 photo ofAllenby in uniform on its original 7.75 x 9.75 mount, signed in ink on the mount “Allenby.” In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

334. Vernon J. Baker. AfricanAmerican soldier (born 1919) who, in 1997, was belatedly awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions near Viareggio, Italy in 1945.

Glossy 5 x 7 photo, signed in black felt tip “Vernon J. Baker, CMH.” Slightly indistinct contrast to signature, otherwise in very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

337. Bock’s Car. Color glossy 11.25 x 8 photo of the Bock’s Car on Tinian in 1945, signed in blue felt tip by crew members C. D. Albury, Fred J. Olivi, Charles Sweeney, and Frederick Ashworth, all adding their assignments under their signatures. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

War-dated “double” endorsement 335. P. G. T. Beauregard.

Brigadier General of the Confederate Provisional Army (1818–1893) who commanded the forces at Charleston, where he ordered the bombardment of Fort Sumter. War-dated ALS, signed “M. L. Bonham,” one page, 6 x 7.5, August 2, 1863. Bonham (1813–1890), former South Carolina congressman and Confederate congressman and then-Governor of South Carolina, writes from Aiken to “Genl.” [Beauregard]. In part: “Major N—, the State Engineer, is a man of decided ability, ambition, and energy. I have great thought of him. if he can be of use, direct Col. Evans … to have him ordered down to report to you….” Beauregard has added two separate endorsements on the adjacent leaf. The first reads: “Charleston, S.C., Aug. 4/63. Resply. referred to Lt. Col. Harris to state if the services of Maj. N. can be made available in the present emergency.

G. T. Beauregard, Genl. Comdg.” The second endorsement, dated August 7, reads: “Resply. enclosed to Gov. Bonham for his information. I will be happy to apply for Major N. as soon as his services shall be needed. G. T. Beauregard, Genl. Comdg.” The sheet also bears an endorsement signed “D. B. Harris.” Intersecting folds (lightly touching Bonham’s signature) and some light scattered toning and wrinkling, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $200) Military

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341. Daniel Butter field.

Union general (1831–1901) who saw action at Bull Run, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, as well as nearly all the engagements of the Peninsula Campaign and Sherman’s March to the Sea. He is generally credited as the composer of the bugle call “Taps.”

In k s i g n a ture, “Dan’l Butterfield, Maj. Genl,” on an off-white slip. Matted with a portrait of Butterfield in uniform to an overall size of 10 x 14. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

338. Pappy Boyington. American World War II flying ace (1912–1988) who led the famed Black Sheep Squadron. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Boyington, payable to Florensio Espinosa for $85.00, November 29, 1983. In fine condition, with a bisecting vertical fold. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 339. Omar Bradley.

Signed book: A Soldier’s Story. First edition, first printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1951. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 618 pages.

Signed and inscribed in ballpoint on the title page, “For Colonel Tom J. Brascher, Omar N. Bradley.” In very good condition, with light soiling and rubbing to covers, a hint of subtle toning to interior, frontis photo slightly pulling from binding, small adhesive remnant to front free end page, and adhesive label to inside back cover. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

342. Mark W. Clark.

340. British Aces.

Christmas card, 9.75 x 6 folded, embossed in gold on the outside with “213 Squadron R. A. F. Flanders.” Inside bears a color image of a downed German biplane and a smiling British pilot. Printed opposite the photograph is the sentiment “He’s crashed for good, so here’s for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 1918-1919.” Signed on the back in fountain pen by eighteen British pilots, including A. G. Taylor, M. N. Hancock, and J. P. Stewart-Burton, with all pilots adding their rank and flight group. In fine condition, with some slight contrast to some signatures. A great piece of World War I militaria.R&RCOA.…(MB$200)

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American general (1896–1984) who came under fire for his questionable leadership during World War II and who signed the cease-fire agreement with North Korea in 1953. Cardstock 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To: Herman, with best wishes, Mark Clark.” Marginal corner crease, otherwise C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

343. George A. Custer: Jacob Lyman Greene. Militar y officer (1837–1905) who served as Custer’s assistant adjutant general and who was the best man at Custer’s wedding in 1864.

Manuscript DS, signed “Jacob L. Greene, prest.,” two pages both sides, 8 x 12.5, August 30, 1882. An agreement between the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company and the Swan Creek Railway Company for the construction of a railroad. In very good condition, with light show-through of text and clean complete separation to lowest fold of each page (not affecting signature). R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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344. Henry Dearborn. General during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (1751–1829) who served as Secretary of War under Thomas Jefferson. Bold franking signature, “War Department, H. Dearborn,” on a cream 5 x 1.25 slip clipped from a mailing panel and bearing a partial postmark at left and faint “FREE” ink stamp to signature. A hint of subtle toning, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 345. George Dewey.

347. Karl Donitz. German admiral (1891–1980) who commanded the German navy during World War II and tendered Germany’s surrender to the Allies on May 7, 1945. He was later sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment at Nuremberg. Two items: matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo, signed in blue ink “Dönitz, 20.6.75”; and a later souvenir copy of a military document regarding the German surrender, signed in blue ink “Dönitz, 10.8.74.” A few subtle surface marks to photo, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

War-dated ink signature, “George Dewey, Manila, Nov. 98,” on a cream 3.25 x 2.5 card.

Housed in a PSA/DNA authentication slab.

Mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

“I turned my attention to the Arctic Circle when the field was not crowded”: DeLong writes at the beginning of his ill-fated mission 346. George W. DeLong. American naval officer and explorer (1844–1881) who, during an expedition to find a quick route to the North Pole via the Bering Strait, became trapped in the ice with his crew. After the ship was eventually crushed and sank, DeLong and his crew set out in three small boats for Siberia. Though DeLong’s boat reached land, and two members of his party survived, he himself died of starvation; nineteen men in all either died or were unaccounted for. Scarce ALS, one lightly lined page both sides, 8 x 10, July 22, 1879. DeLong writes from “Arctic Steamer Jeannette, At Sea making a Passage to Jun[eau] Alaska,” to a fellow naval officer. In part: “Though I had been preparing and planning and providing for the expedition ever since my first arrival in San Francisco … there seemed almost as much to do the last day as on the first—in fact I believe if we had not have [sic] up our anchor and gone to sea as we did, we might have been finding something worthy of attention for a minute longer. Expeditions of this kind require an awful amount of thinking and consideration; and I think that if I had to do it again I should begin at least a year earlier. It requires a year to think about what you want; another year to get it; and a third year to make sure you have not left it behind you. I did it all in 18 months it is true, but it was at the cost of a great amount of brain tissue of which I have no great quantity. Your kind offer to come up and dig us out if necessity requires it makes me say all these things to you…. Be assured I shall do all I can for the good of our service and if I fail in accomplishing anything it will be no worse than many a better man has done before me. The good opinion my friends hold of me and the kind things they say of me will spur me on I know; but if I make a mess of it I hope they will be as charitable in the future as they are generous in the present…. The routine of three years at sea and a spell on shore until one is 62 and retired, began, I confess, to grow tiresome to me, and as everything else was already occupied by people better than myself, I turned my attention to the Arctic Circle when the field was not crowded and where I could carry out my determination to ‘make a spoon or spoil a horn.’ You will make your spoon, I have no doubt, and no one will wish you better….” In good to very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered staining (slightly touching signature), light show-through of ink, and tiny tape remnants to edges. The writing is dark and clear. R&R COA......(MB $200)

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A COMRADE IN NEED DOUBLEDAY comes to the aid of a Civil War hero who served at Antietam and Second Bull Run

348. Abner Doubleday. Thirteen-piece archive, including a one-page ALS signed “Abner Doubleday, Bvt. Major Genl, U.S. Army,” one lightly lined page, 8 x 10, May 29, 1890.

Doubleday writes on behalf of Milo Loomis. In full: “This is to certify that Milo Loomis of Floyd, Oneida County, New York, although not an enlisted soldier served with my command and displayed the greatest gallantry acting as an orderly at Cedar Mountain, at the action of Rappahannock Station, at the Battle of Second Bull Run, at the battle of South Mountain, and at the Battle of Antietam. He came very near being captured in the second Bull Run battle where, being in the very front of the action, he was greatly exposed. I hope the government will remunerate his services in some way; particularly as he could not draw any pay for what he did, as he was not on the rolls.” In the fall of 1861, Milo Loomis joined the staff of E. P. Halstead, Assistant Adjutant General of the First Division of the Army of the Potomac. Halstead advised Loomis not to submit his name to the muster roll as an enlisted soldier, because Halstead wanted Loomis to act as a “servant” to take care of staff horses. Loomis would turn out to be anything but a servant. From the fall of 1861 through February 1862, he served under Halstead and, thereafter, served on the staff of General Abner Doubleday. During his time under Halstead and Doubleday, Loomis was charged with looking after the horses, but the demands of war forced him to become a soldier. In that capacity, Loomis served on the Pope campaign from Fredericksburg to Antietam, and saw artillery fire at Cedar Mountain, Rappahannock Sta-

tion, and Second Bull Run, where he was almost captured.

Unfortunately for him, Loomis never received a penny of compensation for his services because he was never officially included in the muster. After the war, Loomis petitioned the United States Congress for redress. The House Committee on Military Affairs confirmed that from September 1, 1861 to October 30, 1862, Loomis served as a member of Company M, Second Regiment of New York Volunteers Heavy Artillery, and that he faithfully performed “all of he duties of a soldier in the camp, upon the march and on the field of battle.” The report was supported by a written commendation for his bravery and devotion from Generals Doubleday and Halstead. The committee recommended that House Bill 795 be approved by Congress; however, the bill did not pass and Loomis was never paid by the government, as confirmed in a letter dated December 1, 1913. Also included in the archive is Loomis’s original petition to Congress, documentation from the War Department, the report of Congress, a copy of House Bill 795, a letter from Captain Halstead to Congress, various correspondence from the House of Representatives and associated parties, and original carte-de-visite photos of Loomis and Captain Halstead. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, and expected handling and age wear. A fascinating grouping detailing military and governmental bureaucracy at its worst, highlighted by an uncommon Doubleday letter with excellent Civil War content! R&R COA.............................................(MB $300)

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353.FlyingTigers.Eleven items: glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ed Rector, signed in black felt tip; color 5 x 3.5 snapshot of Chuck Older, signed in blue felt tip; color 10.5 x 5.5 print of Older’s P-40 #68, signed in blue felttip;aFlyingTigersFDC,signedinpencilbyTexHillandEdRector; a second different Flying Tigers FDC, signed in pencil by Hill, Dick Rossi, Bob Layher, and Ken Jernstedt; and six custom Flying Tigers signature cards, signed by Hill (2), Rossi, Charlie Bond, John Alison, and Charlie Mott. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

349. Enola Gay. Two identical FDCs, with cachets honoring the United States of America, each signed on the front by crew members Paul Tibbets, Dutch Van Kirk, and Tom Ferebee. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 350. Enola Gay. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the crew of the Enola Gay, signed in blue felt tip

by Dutch Van Kirk, Tom Ferebee, and Paul Tibbets, with Van Kirk and Ferebee adding their assignments under their signatures. In v e r y f i n e c o n d i t i o n . R & R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 ) 351. Enola Gay and Bock’s C a r. Ni n e items: glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Nagasaki mushroom cloud, signed in black felt tip by Fred J. Olivi; commemorative cover honoring the U.S.S. Marvin H. McIntyre, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets; two different 5 x 3.5 snapshots signed in blue felt tip by Tibbets; a color 5 x 3.5 photo of the Bock’s Car, signed by Fred Bock; felt tip signature of Tibbets on an off-white 5 x 3 card; and two custom-made 509th composite signature cards, signed by Fred J. Olivi and Morris Jepson respectively. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

354. Ferdinand Foch. Highly respected French military officer (1851–1929) who served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies in the final months of World War I. Splendid tinted matte-finish 10 x 14 photo of Foch in uniform, bearing the studio stamp of Frank Moore, Cleveland, boldly signed in fountain pen “F. Foch.” Housed in its original presentation folder.

Please note that the gradation around the image is a border original to the printing of the photo and is not the result of toning. Faint folder impressions to corners, otherwise very fine, fresh condition. Quite impressive! R&R COA.…(MB $200)

352. Enola Gay: Paul Tibbets.

Printed facsimile of the Declaration of Independence on a textured offwhite 8.5 x 11 sheet bearing a Truman postage stamp with 1973 first-day cancellation, signed in ballpoint “Paul W. Tibbets.” A touch of subtle handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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355. Adolph Galland. German Luftwaffe ace (1912–1996) with more than 100 victories. Two signed photos, a glossy 3.5 x 5 of Galland next to his plane; and a color 6 x 4 artist’s impression of Galland in the air, both signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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356. Thomas Masterman Hardy.

British naval officer (1769–1839) who served as Nelson’s flag captain and who commanded the H.M.S. Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. Franking signature, “T. M. Hardy,” on a 4.5 x 3 mailing panel (the seal intact on a flap) addressed to Admiral Sir B. H. Carew, dated London, February 22, 1831, and bearing a “free” postmark. A touch of mild soiling and handling wear (small opening hole to flap), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

The Führer appoints a railroad advisor

357. Paul von HIndenburg. German World War I military hero (1847–1934) and president of Germany from 1925 to 1934. ALS in German, signed “Hindenburg,” on a 5.75 x 4.5 Grosses Hauptquartier correspondence card, January 29, 1917. Hindenburg writes to Frau Boetticher, sending thanks for her efforts to supply warm clothing for the troops. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Hindenburg’s hand and bearing his return signature on the reverse In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

358. Adolf Hitler. War-dated DS, in German, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, Der Führer letterhead, December 12, 1942. Hitler appoints an Advisory Council member of the German railways. In full, “In accordance with the S 5 of the law on German Railways (Reichsbahngesetz) of 4 July 1939, I hereby appoint you a member of the Advisory Council of the German Railways for the period of 1 January 1943 to 31 December 1945.”

Nicely signed at the conclusion in blue ink by Hitler and countersigned by the Reich Minister for Transport.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Article 5 of the Laws of the German National Railroad states that the Advisory Committee of German National Railroads had the task to advise the realm transport minister in important questions of the German National Railroad. The Reichsverkehrsminster lead the Committee. The committee consisted of fourteen members, who should be experts of the economic life. Twelve members are appointed in each case by the realm government for three years, two appointees on suggestion of the deputy, and two members are representatives of the owners. In good condition, with bottom portion of document missing from what appears to exposure to fire, resulting in a very fragile condition, intersecting folds, some scattered chipping to edges, and a trimmed left edge. Document still bears a perfect Hitler signature despite the flaws. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $500)

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DEADLY COMRADES HITLER inscribes a Nuremberg pictorial souvenir for an old associate and high-ranking Nazi official 359. Adolf Hitler. Signed book: Der Parteitag, Der Macht: Nürnberg 1934 [The Party, the Power: Nuremberg 1934]. First edition, first printing. Berlin: Verlag und Vertriebs-Gesellschaft M.B.H., 1934. Hardcover (pebbled russet morocco), 7.25 x 10, unpaginated. Signed on the front free end page Adolf Hitler, with an inscription to Emil Maurice, and dated December 1934. The book, a pictorial souvenir of the grandiose, notorious 1934 Party rally at Nuremberg, contains approximately 75 gravure photos (including images by Heinrich Hoffman, who introduced Hitler to Eva Braun) documenting the event. Maurice (1897–1972), an early Nazi party member who had become friends with Hitler shortly after World War I, was jailed with Hitler following the Beer Hall Putsch and worked for a time as Hitler’s bodyguard and driver. In the mid-1920s, Maurice helped Hitler refound the SS; Hitler was designated as SS Member No. 1, Maurice as No. 2. After Maurice rose to the rank of SS-Oberführer in the 1930s, his career stagnated as the result, many suspect, of Himmler’s suspicion that he was part Jewish. Light rubbing to extremities, slight cracking to front hinge (still firmly attached) and a few spots of subtle toning to interior, otherwise fine, clean condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.....(MB $300)

An official appointment in the first months of

World War II 360. Adolf Hitler. Typed DS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, Der Führer und Reichstanzler letterhead, November 2, 1939. An appointment for Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach as a member of the Advisory Committee of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. Countersigned by [William] Kleinmann and [Hans Heinrich] Lammers. The document bears a large embossed seal. File holes and a very subtle hint of handling wear, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $500)

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THE FACE OF EVIL

HITLER signs a photo by the grandson of Richard Wagner 361. Adolf Hitler. Commanding vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 11.5 shoulder-length photo of Hitler, a Nazi eagle insignia visible on his lapel, signed in fountain pen in the image, “Adolf Hitler.” The photo is also signed in pencil by the photographer, “Wieland Wagner, Bayreuth,” in the blank lower margin.

Wagner (1917–1966), grandson of the famed German composer Richard Wagner, directed the Bayreuth Festival in the decades following World War II. His stripped-down,

post-modern productions of his grandfather’s operas made him one of the most controversial directors in the festival’s history. A few light, unobtrusive bends and a hint of subtle soiling to margins, light silvering to dark portions of image, and tiny corner crease, otherwise fine, crisp condition. A most notable association between the dictator and the composer he revered above all others! LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA................................................(MB $500)

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362. Iwo Jima.

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Iwo Jima fla g -raising, signed in blue felt tip by the last three living Medal of Honor recipients from Iwo Jima, Jack Lucas, Hers c h e l Wi l l i a m s a n d G e o r g e W h a l e n . In v e r y f i n e co n d i t i o n . R & R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

365. Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal. Block of four three-cent postage stamps depicting the Iwo Jima flag raising, signed in the top border in black ink by Rosenthal. Matted with a photo of the historic occasion, to an overall size of 15 x 10. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 366. John Jellicoe.

British naval admiral (1859–1935) best known for commanding the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland during World War I. ALS signed “Jellicoe,” one page, 8 x 10.25, St. Lawrence Hall letterhead, July 27, 1918. Jellicoe writes to an unnamed duchess. In part: “I find that our best route is via Portsmouth and we shall leave here at 10:20 a.m. on the 3rd August and arrive at Warminster at 3:32 p.m.

I hope this will be convenient to you both….” Intersecting folds (vertical fold to signature), a few mild wrinkles, and mild soiling (marginal pencil notations and tape stains at lower corners), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

363. Iwo Jima: Charles Lindberg. Seven items: five glossy and satin-finish photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, of Lindberg on Iwo Jima, each signed in black felt tip, “Charles W. Lindberg, 1st Flag Raiser, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945, 10:30 A.M”; and a satin-finish 4 x 5 photo of the first flag-raising, signed in black felt tip; and a pencil signature on a white 3.5 x 2 custom-made collector’s card. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

364. Iwo Jima: Charles Lindberg.

Original signed felt tip sketch of the first flag on Iwo Jima on a white 10.75 x 13.75 sheet, signed in felt tip, “Charles W. Lindberg, 1st Flag Raiser, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945, 10:30 A.M.” Sketch is still contained in its original hardc o v e r s ke t c h book. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB$100)

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367. Harry W.O. Kinnard. American military officer who served as assistant chief of staff to General Anthony McAuliffe during World War II. Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in ballpoint at the conclusion.

Kinnard’s commentary on origin of General McAuliffe’s famous “Nuts!” quotation. In very fine condition.

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368. Horatio Herbert Kitchener. British

370. Felix von Luckner.

Famed German naval officer (1881–1966) who earned the nickname “Sea Devil” for his legendary maritime exploits. Vintage 5.25 x 3.25 postcard ima ge of the ship Seeadler under full sail, signed in pencil on the image. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

military officer and statesman (1850–1916) who served as Victoria’s aidede-camp in the Sudan, commanded the British forces during the Boer War, and was appointed Secretar y of State for War at the outbreak of World War I. Glossy 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo, signed in ink “Kitchener.” In very good condition, with slightly irregular adhesion to a few strokes, mild rippling and handling wear, and mounting traces to reverse. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

371. Erich Ludendorff. German military officer (1865– 1937) who served as a general during World War I and who was an early supporter of Hitler and participant in the Beer Hall Putsch. ALS in German, signed “Ludendorff,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, October 16, 1914.

Ludendorff writes to Dr. SchmidtGibichenfels regarding an essay that he, Ludendorff, has written. Mailing fold to signature and tiny ink offset traces to lower margin, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

A startling assertion from the loveaddled “Leatherneck”: “I hate ships and everything connected with them”

369. John A. Lejeune. Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps (1867–1942) who earned the sobriquet “Greatest of All Leathernecks” for his 40 years of military service, particularly during the Spanish-American War and World War I. ALS signed “John,” two pages both sides, 5.25 x 6.5, April 18, 1899. Lejeune writes from aboard the U.S.S. Massachusetts at St. Lucia to his wife. In part: “The Newark will leave tomorrow morning on her long voyage to Valparaiso, Chili [sic]. I got a note from L— this a.m. inviting me to lunch, and telling me he had just received his commission. I hope mine has been issued before this. The Marblehead is also going around to the Pacific, and the Montgomery is expected down soon on her way to the South Atlantic.

TheAdmiral told our Captain that his fleet would consist solely of the New York, Brooklyn, Indiana, and Massachusetts during the coming summer, so I suppose that everything else will be scattered abroad…. Going to sea even near home is bad enough, may I ever be delivered from Manilla [sic], Samoa, and the South Atlantic where all the rest of the Navy is at present…. I am simply living now to kill time until this cruise is over, that is about my only object in life…. I hope and pray I may never have to go to another ship as long as I live. I hate ships and everything connected with them. I hate them principally because they are the means of keeping me away from you….” Light intersecting folds and faint show-through of text, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.....(MB $100)

372. Luftwaffe Pilots. Fourteen items: four signed photos, ranging in size from 7 x 5 up to 8 x 10, signed in ink or felt tip by the respective pilot pictured: Walter Schuck, Gunther Rall, Walter Wolfrum, and Walter Krupinski; and ten custom made Luftwaffe signature cards, each signed in ink by a different pilot: Alfred Grislawski, Oscar Boesch, Hermann Buchner, Adolf Dickfeld, Wolf Falck, Gunther Schack, Gerhard Thyben, Helmut Ruffler, Ernst Wilhelm Reinert, and Heinz Lange. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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Signed Halsman photo

373. Douglas M a c A r t h u r.

Matte-finish photo neatly trimmed in size to 7.25 x 9, signed in blue ink. Trimming as noted and light brushing to signature, otherwise fine condition.

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374. George C. Marshall. Army general (1880–1959) whose ambitious plan for rebuilding Europe in the aftermath of World War II earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1955. Penetrating vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Halsman photo of Marshall in uniform, signed in fountain pen. A touch of mild rippling to top and bottom edges, otherwise fine, fresh condition. R&R COA....(MB $100)

“SHOULD BE KEPT A SECRET”: The original exemplar used to create the autopen matrix of GEORGE C. MARSHALL 375. George C. Marshall. Vintage fountain pen signature, “G. C. Marshall,” on a 7 x 9 sheet of War Department, Office of the Chief of Staff letterhead.

The lower portion of the sheet and the adjacent leaf bear an ALS from a Marshall aide named Young to the aide’s daughter, Caroline, dated October 3, 1942. In part: “The autograph which you see above is the signature of General Marshall when it was being recorded on a machine.

The machine will be used to sign thousands of letters of condolence to parents or wives of U.S. soldiers who are killed or wounded in this war. The fact that these letters are signed by a machine should be kept a secret but you can see that it would be impossible for Gen. Marshall to sign all of them personally and still direct this tremendous war….” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. A very subtle hint of handling wear and mild soiling, otherwise fine, bright condition. A oneof-a-kind collecting association—and a remarkable commentary from the infancy of the modern autopen! R&R COA....(MB $100)

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His immortal one-word “salute”

Declining to comment on“missing” his former

Commander in Chief

379. Anthony C. McAuliffe. Ballpoint quotation and signature, “Nuts, A. C. McAuliffe,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Accompanied by a full PSA/DNA letter of authenticity. In very fine condition, withsmallauthenticationlabeltoreverse.R&RCOA...(MB$100)

376. George C. Marshall. Army general (1880–1959) whose ambitious plan for rebuilding Europe in the aftermath of World War II earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1955. TLS signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 7 x 9, Department of the Army letterhead, October 11, 1951. Marshall writes to Michael Allen at Look magazine. In part: “I have your letter … with the renewed invitation to participate in your publication by contributing a statement for an article, ‘What I Miss Most about Franklin D. Roosevelt.’ While I appreciate your asking me, I am sorry that it is not possible for me to oblige. Since my retirement I have been literally deluged with requests very similar in nature, and since it would not be possible for me to accede and still get some relaxation from the tasks necessarily involved I send regrets….” In very fine condition. R&R COA...(MB $100)

380. George B. McClellan. Union general (1826–1885) removed from command by Lincoln for his failure to exert pressure on Lee’s army during the crucial Peninsula Campaign. He ran unsuccessfully for the presidency in 1864 and later served as Governor of New Jersey. ALS signed “Geo. S. McClellan,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, June 27 [no year]. McClellan writes to Nahum C—. In part: “I was very glad to hear from you again after so long an interval…. It is possible that I may pass through Boston in August, but I do not expect to leave home before that time….”

Matted and framed with a photo to an overall size of 17 x 13. Small marginal spot of skinning and mild handling wear, otherwise fine, bright condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

378. George A. McCall. American military officer (1802–1868) who served in the Mexican and Civil Wars. During the latter, he took part in the Peninsular Campaign and, after being captured at Frayser’s Farm in 1862, was confined to the notorious Libby Prison. Manuscript DS, signed “Geo. A. McCall,” two lightly lined pages both sides, 7.75 x 12.25, September 3, 1860. An agreement related to the construction of a railroad station. An additional unsigned note related to the transaction is affixed to the top edge of the first page. Light handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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381. George B. McClellan.

Union general (1826–1885) removed from command by Lincoln for his failure to exert pressure on Lee’s army during the crucial Peninsula Campaign. He ran unsuccessfully for the presidency in 1864 and later served as Governor of New Jersey. Partly printed DS, five pages on 3 sheets, 8.25 x 13.75, November 30, 1878. A document conveying rights to land lying under New York Bay on the New Jersey coast. Countersigned by several others. The document includes a hand-drawn map of the land in question. In very good condition, with light soiling, toning, and handling wear, a few wrinkles, and edge separations at folds. The signature is dark and generally unaffected. R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

383. Medal of Honor Recipients. Twelve signed items: glossy 8 x 10 photo of Joe Foss, signed in black felt tip; 7 x 5.5 print of Bernie Fisher’s Skyraider, signed in black felt tip; signed color photos of Mike Novosel, William Lawley, and Everett Pope; FDC signed by Roger Donlon; and signatures of Bud Ray, Ray Davis, Don Rudolph, Arthur Jackson, Nicholas Oresko, and Paul J. Wiedorfer on individual cards. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

McClellan signs for C. E. S. Wood, friend of Steinbeck, Darrow, and Chief Joseph 382. George B. McClellan.

Original vintage 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo of McClellan by Warren Portraits of Boston, signed and inscribed in black ink on the reverse, “Lt. C. E. S. Wood, 21st U.S. Vols, With the kind regard of Geo. McClellan, Nov 21/78.”

Charles Erskine Scott Wood (1852–1944) was an author, civil libertarian, soldier, and attorney. He is best known as the author of the 1927 satirical bestseller, Heavenly Discourse.

He served as an infantry officer and fought in the Nez Perce War in 1877. He was present at the surrender of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce. It was Wood who translated, and perhaps embellished, Chief Joseph’s famous speech: “My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.” The two men became close f riends. During his lifetime, he numbered among his f riends Chief Joseph, Emma Goldman, Ansel Adams, Robinson Jeffers, Clarence Darrow, Childe Hassam, Margaret Sanger, and John Steinbeck. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial edge toning. R&R COA....(MB $200)

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385. Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III. Partly

387. Francis Gary Powers.

American military pilot (1929–1977) who attained wordwide notoriety in 1960 when the U-2 spy plane he was piloting was shot down over the Soviet Union, in one of the most acutely embarrassing incidents of the Eisenhower administration.

Powers was killed in 1977 when the news helicopter he was flying ran out of fuel and crashed a few miles from the airport. Signed book: Operation Overflight: The U-2 Spy Pilot Tells His Story for the First Time. Later printing.

NY: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1970. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 375 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the front free end page, “To Bob Scales, Best wishes, Francis Gary Powers, Oct. 30, 1970.” A touch of mild edge wear to jacket and subtle toning to interior, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

printed DS, in Italian, signed at the conclusion “Mussolini” and “Vittorio Emanuele,” one page, 9.5 x 14.5, October 25, 1928. An untranslated official one article document.

Double matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 20.25. Several notations, light brush to Emanuele’s signature, and tiny binding chips to left edge, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Sending his final General Orders to a prominent collector 386. George S. Patton. TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 7.5 x 6, Headquarters, Third United States Army letterhead, July 24, 1945. Patton writes to the Rev. Cornelius Greenaway in Brooklyn. In full: “I am inclosing a signed copy of General Orders Number 98, 9 May 1945 [not present] which you ask for in your letter of 8 July 45.” Patton’s final General Orders (No. 98), issued two days after the German surrender and directed to “Soldiers of the Third Army, Past and Present,” reads, in part: “During the 281 days of incessant and victorious combat, your penetrations have advanced farther in less time than any other army in history. You have fought your way across 24 major rivers and innumerable lesser streams. You have liberated or conquered more than 82,000 square miles of territory, including 1,500 cities and towns, and some 12,000 inhabited places.

Prior to the termination of active hostilities, you had captured in battle 956,000 enemy soldiers and killed or wounded at least 500,000 others. France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, and Czechoslovakia bear witness to your exploits…. In proudly contemplating our achievements, let us never forget our heroic dead whose graves mark the course of our victorious advances, nor our wounded whose sacrifices aided so much in our success…. During the course of this war I have received promotions and decorations far above and beyond my individual merit. You won them; I as your representative wear them. The one honor which is mine and mine alone is that of having commanded such an incomparable group of Americans, the record of whose fortitude, audacity, and valor will endure as long as history lasts.”

Cornelius Greenway (1896–1968) was a prominent collector whose collection was dispersed by Parke-Bernet in 1971. Tear to left edge (touching one word of typed text; neatly repaired from the reverse), otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA....(MB $200)

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DANGEROUS

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“Red Baron” MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN signs a scarce and unusual hunting photo 389. Manfred von Richthofen. Fabled German military pilot (1892–1918), known as the “Red Baron,” who shot down 80 enemy planes in World War I before he was killed in action at the age of 25. Scarce vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 3.5 German postcard photo, depicting Richthofen in hunting togs, binoculars around his neck and a rifle slung over his shoulder, posing with a moose he has evidently just slain, signed in fountain pen, adding “Rittmeister” below his name and an inscription in

German at upper left. An early descriptive caption in another hand appears at upper right. In very good condition, with somewhat indistinct writing contrast against background, a few very subtle brushes to inscription, light edge wear with a few tiny creases and glue spots, and mounting remnants to reverse. A striking and highly unusual signed image from this most coveted and elusive of flying legends! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA..............(MB $300)

390. Eddie Rickenbacker. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed as “E. V. Rickenbacker,” payable to his son, William F. Rickenbacker, for $25.30, May 27, 1971.

Usual bank stamps (away from signature) and faint vertical fold, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 393. Robert L. Scott. Four signed items: glossy 7 x 5 photo of

391. Eddie Rickenbacker. Signed

Scott in his plane, signed in black felt tip; a commemorative cover bearing a cachet honoring Scott, signed on the front in pencil; a pencil signature on a white 3.5 x 2 custom-made collector’s card; and a one page souvenir typescript recounting a memorable event in his military career, signed at the bottom in pencil. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

book: From Father to Son: The Letters of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker. First edition, first printing. NY: Walker a n d C o m p a n y, 1970. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.75 x 9.25, 204 pages. Signed in ink on a prefatory page “Eddie Rickenbacker, 1970” and “Bill Rickenbacker.” Light rubbing, toning, and edge wear to jacket (a few small tears) and a touch of mild toning to interior, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

394. Robert L. Scott.

American World War II ace (1908–2006) who claimed thirteen victories and later wrote the popular memoir God is My Co-Pilot. Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in black ink at the conclusion.

A statement regarding the origin of the title “God Is My Co-Pilot.”

In very fine condition.

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392. Frederick S. Roberts. Highly decorated British field marshal (1832–1914) best known for leading the British victory during the Second Boer War. Two items: TLS, signed “Roberts F.M.,” one page, 8 x 10, September 25, 1914. Roberts writes to F. J. Jennings Wood, sending thanks for “your handsome gift for the use of the Cavalry Reserve Regiments” and acknowledging Wood’s efforts to “[facilitate] the training of the reinforcements which are needed to support our gallant men at the front.” Also included is a glossy 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Roberts in uniform, signed in ink “Roberts F.M.” In fine condition overall, with intersecting folds and a hint of subtle soiling to letter, and scattered light surface marks, faint emulsion cracks, and small creases to photo. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

395. Winfield Scott. Mexican War and Union commander (1786–1866) nicknamed “Old Fuss and Feathers” for his love of military pageantry. Bank check, 5.75 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Scott, payable to Joseph Bisham for $70.00, July 6, 1830. Mild soiling, faint vertical fold to last name, and cut cancellation and spindle hole (one cut just touching “W”), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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396. Philip H. Sheridan. War-dated partly printed DS, signed “Approved, P. H. Sheridan, Maj. Genl. Comdg.,” one page, 7.75 x 10, February 28, 1863. A receipt for the payment of $75.00 to C. P. Card “for services rendered as guide in the month of February 1863.” Scattered mild soiling, a hint of toning, and light handling wear (crease to one corner), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Inviting a fellow officer to dine 397. William T. Sherman. Famed Union General (1820–1891) best known for his devastating campaigns in the deep South, including the “March to the Sea,” that led to the capture of Atlanta and Savannah and proved to be one of the turning points of the Civil War. ALS signed “Sherman,” one lightly lined page, 5 x 8, Headquarters, Army of the United States letterhead, January 28, 1873.

Sherman writes to General John Love. In part: “Come and take a family dinner with us today…. I wanted Grisham also, but he is going away….” A hint of mild soiling and toning, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $200)

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“AT THE TAKING OF

ATLANTA” SHERMAN makes a rare direct reference to his greatest military accomplishment

398. William T. Sherman. Famed Union General (1820–1891) best known for his devastating campaigns in the deep South, including the “March to the Sea,” that led to the capture of Atlanta and Savannah and proved to be one of the turning points of the Civil War. ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, Lt. Genl.,” one lightly lined page, 7.75 x 9.5, Headquarters, Military Division of the Missouri letterhead, December 28, 1868. Sherman writes to J. A. C[ampbell; this portion of the recipient’s name in pencil]. In part: “I have the honor to acknowledge … your letter … notifying me that at your meeting in Chicago on the 15th inst. the Society had extended to me and my staff the rights of membership. I accept the same with pleasure,

and will notify all officers who comprised my staff. Say at the taking of Atlanta—that they are also embraced in the list of honorary members of the Society of the Army of the Ohio….”

Sherman’s capture of Atlanta on September 2, 1864 proved to be one of his greatest exploits. Pivotal politically as well as militarily, it also helped ensure Lincoln’s reelection two months later against Democratic Party candidate and former Union commander George B. McClellan, whose party platform included acknowledgment of the Confederacy’s independence.

A most handsome example with an uncommon and coveted direct reference to the military triumph that forever cemented his reputation! R&R COA.......................................(MB $200)

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“The celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg” 399. Daniel E. Sickles. Controversial and colorful American politician and military officer (1819–1914).

After discovering his young wife was having an affair, Sickles shot the man, the son of Francis Scott Key, and managed to secure an acquittal with the then-novel defense of temporary insanity. During the Civil War, Sickles served as a general and lost his leg in a famous incident at the Battle of Gettysburg. After the war, Sickles served as Minister to Spain and as a U.S. Representative. TLS signed “D. E. Sickles,” one page slightly trimmed in size to 7.75 x 9.25, September 10, 1910. Sickles writes to New York Governor Charles E. Hughes. In part, “I would be very glad to have you appoint an associate for me … to make appropriate arrangements for the celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, in July, 1913. In this relation allow me to suggest the name of General George S. Nichols…. General Nichols took part in the battle of Gettysburg as Lieutenant-colonel of the Ninth New York Cavalry in Buford’s Division, and his regiment opened the battle of Gettysburg on the 1st of July. He is an officer of distinction; afterwards became Colonel of the regiment, and was brevetted Brigadier-General at the close of the war, ‘for gallant and meritorious services’ in all cavalry engagements under General Sheridan, From April 6, 1864, to March, 1865. He is a personal friend of mine, and my association with him would be very agreeable to me….”

Trimming as noted, and light intersecting folds (vertical fold to last name), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $200)

“The Royalists .... took possession of Lima” 400. Charles Stewart. American naval officer (1778–1869) who commanded vessels in the First Barbary War and the War of 1812. LS signed “Ch. Stewart,” one page, 7.75 x 12.75, June 27, 1823. Stewart, then in Callao in the midst of Peru’s Wars of Independence, writes to William Bayard in New York. In part: “I have the honor of enclosing … bill of lading of four boxes and one keg, containing twenty-two thousand Spanish dollars, shipped by the Cora for New York. This is the first opportunity I have had for transmitting your funds, since the last remittance from Valparaiso, in consequence of an embargo on this port, for some time past. The Royalists, about 9000 men … took possession of Lima, on the 18th inst. without opposition, with their advanced guard. He has levied contributions of money &c on the city, to about half a million of dollars, and has declared that neutral and private property should be respected…. The patriot forces, about 4,500 men, retreated…. Lima remains quiet, and from the dispositions of Genl. Canterac, there is every reason to believe he means to keep it, and blockade Callao by land….” In very good condition, with intersecting folds (edge separations; light vertical fold to last name), tiny edge tears, and light wrinkling. R&R COA....(MB $200)

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The Spy Who Loved Him Noted ladies man J. E. B. STUART postpones a visit to Confederate spy LAURA RATCLIFFE

401. J. E. B. St Stuart. t F Fabled bl d C Confederate f d generall ((1833–1864) 8 86 ) best known for his consummate skill in reconnaissance and as a cavalry officer. After leading successful offensive actions during the Northern Virginia Campaign—as well as a “late,” disastrous showing at Gettysburg, which led to a personal rebuke by Lee—Stuart was killed during the Overland Campaign at the age of 31. War-dated ALS signed “J. E. B.,” one page, 3.75 x 6, January 31, 1862. Stuart writes to “My dear Ladies.” In full: “It is such a muddy day that I refrain from visiting you because I would dislike to appear in such an unpresentable a costume as the roads would give me. Nevertheless you may expect me soon rain or shine.” Accompanied by the original Headquarters Cavalry Brigade transmittal envelope, most likely addressed in Stuart’s hand, to “Miss Laura Ratcliffe, Beauty’s Bower, Fairfax.”

Stuart’s susceptibility to the fair sex is well documented. In the 1986 biography Bold Dragoon, for example, author Emory M. Thomas observes that, after losing the attention of an early sweetheart, Stuart “continued to crave the company of women and attended winter band concerts, as much to see the ‘smiles of the ladies’ as to listen to the music.” Even after his 1855 marriage to the former Flora Cooke, during a wartime

visit i i to the h outskirts of Middleburg, Virginia, Stuart attracted the attention of “a group of very pretty young girls.” As the group of “fifty or sixty females of all ages” showered him with attention, kissing his hand and his uniform, Stuart invitingly observed, “Ladies, your kisses would be more acceptable to me if given on the cheek,” and, in the words of an observer, the women “charged ... the kisses now popped in rapid succession like musketry, and at last became volleys....” Stuart met Ratcliffe when she and her sister were nursing wounded soldiers at his camp during the winter of 1861. Ratcliffe and Stuart quickly became friends, and she provided him and his fellow cavalryman, “Gray Ghost” Colonel John Singleton Mosby, with information on Union troop activity in Fairfax County. Stuart wrote several letters to Ratcliffe during that time, and, in December 1862, Stuart led his cavalry troops on several raids against Federal forces in Fairfax County, and visited Laura at her home many times. Although it was obvious that Laura’s home was the center of much Confederate activity, she was never arrested or charged with any crime.

Allover wrinkling, otherwise fine, clean condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.....(MB $500)

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405. Duke of Wellington. ALS, signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, February 15, 1822.

Wellington attempts to arrange a meeting with an unnamed gentleman. Three marginal pinholes at left edge, otherwise very fine, bright condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

402. Paul Tibbets and Charles Lindberg. Two items: color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, signed in black felt tip by Tibbets and in blue felt tip by Lindberg; and a color 5 x 3.5 photo of Tibbets and Lindberg posing together at a 1999 event, signed in blue felt tip by both. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

403. Lew Wallace. Union general (1827–1905) who became better known as the author of the best-selling religio-historical novel Ben-Hur. Union general and author of the best-selling novel Ben Hur. Signed book: Lew Wallace: An Autobiography. “Autograph edition” limited to 250 copies (this copy No. 39). NY: Harper Brothers, 1906. Two hardcover volumes, 5.5 x 8.5. Signed “Lew Wallace” on an off-white clipped slip affixed to a page bearing his photo in Volume I. Wallace left the manuscript of his autobiography incomplete upon his death, and the work was finished by his wife, Susan Wallace, and Mary H. Krout. So that this “autograph edition” could be published, Susan Wallace also personally supplied the publisher with 250 examples of her late husband’s authentically penned signature, which accounts for the unusual format. In fine condition, with some light page toning and wear to covers. R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

406. Duke of Wellington.

ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, January 18, 1820. Wellington attempts to set up a meeting.

Intersecting folds (lightly touching signature), wrinkling, and marginal tear to right edge, otherwise fine, clean condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $200)

404. Duke of Wellington.

British soldier and statesman (1769–1852) who earned immortality for his stunning defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo and who later served in the British government, including a brief tenure as Prime Minister.

Handaddressed free-franked nvelope, 5 x 3, addressed by Wellington in his always difficult to decipher hand and dated August 25, 1835.

Franked in the lower left corner “free, Wellington.”

Accompanied by a handsome color 8 x 10 portrait of Wellington, suitable for matting. Some mild edge wear and creasing, some scattered light toning and soiling, and intact wax seal on reverse, other wise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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4 0 7. B u z z Aldrin. Signed book: Reaching for the Moon.

First edition, later printing.

NY: Harper Collins, 2005.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 9 x 11.25.

Signed in black felt tip on the title page by Aldrin. In fine condition, with some light surface marks and soiling to dustjacket. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA…(MB $100)

408. Buzz Aldrin. Signed b o o k : Me n f r o m E a r t h.

First edition.

NY: Bantam Books, 1989.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 314 pages. Signed and inscribed in black ink on the half-title page, “To Merle, with pride in the six lunar flags and great hopes for our future. Thanks for a great show, Buzz Aldrin 7-14-89.” In fine condition, with some scattered light wear to dustjacket. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

410. Buzz Aldrin. Impressive color 16 x 20 photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip. Arcivally matted and framed to an overall size of 24 x 28. In very fine condition.

COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

409. Buzz Aldrin. Color 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin in his Apollo capsule, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Ap o l l o X I LMP.” Double matted and framed with an Apollo 11 mission patch, to an overall size of 13.75 x 20. In very fine condition.

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411. Buzz Aldrin. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Aldrin posing in his spacesuit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Tony Musso, With best wishes, BuzzAldrin.” In very fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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41 2 . B u z z Aldrin. Coveralls worn by Aldrin at a reunion of the 22nd Fighter Squadron, the unit in which he flew F-100 Super Sabres as a commander prior to his NASA career, the size 42 regular green flyer’s summer coveralls bearing several sewn-on embroidered patches, including rank and unit patches and one which reads “Stingers, Buzz Aldrin.” Previously sold at Heritage Auction Galleries and accompanied by a descriptive letter of authenticity signed in blue felt tip “Buzz Aldrin.” In very fine condition.

COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

413. Bill Anders. Lunar module pilot (born 1933) for the Apollo 8 mission, the first lunar orbit mission, in December 1968. His photo “Earthrise” became one of the most recognizable images taken during the Apollo program. Color NASA photo, the famous “Earthrise” image taken by Anders, trimmed in size to 10 x 7.75, signed and inscribed in gray-green felt tip, “To the Longs, Best wishes, Bill Anders.” In very good condition overall, with trimming as noted, ink a shade light but fully legible, a few small creases and light surface marks, mounting traces with slight skinning and thinning to reverse, and professional cleaning to image. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

414. Apollo 8. Felt tip signatures, “To Peter—Best regards, Frank Borman,” “James Lovell,” and “Bill Anders,” on an off-white 8 x 2 card (likely originally part of a photo mount). In very good condition, with a hint of fading to ink (still dark and clear) and scattered toning, soiling, and faint staining. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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WINGS OF APOLLO

ARMSTRONG, COLLINS, and ALDRIN sign a NASA publication on the program that took them to the moon 415. Apollo 11. Signed book: Apollo: Expeditions to the Moon. First edition, first printing. Washington, D.C.: NASA, 1975. Pictorial hardcover, 9 x 12, 313 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on a prefatory page bearing the text of plaque left on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission, “Best wishes to Helen, Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Michael Collins.” Included with the book, which is illustrated with photos throughout, is a signed letter of provenance from the nephew of the original owner, who explains that his aunt, Helen Colosimo, was formerly employed by United Airlines as a Congres-

sional Reservations Agent, and that she obtained Armstrong’s signature in that capacity shortly after the book’s publication. Accompanied by a Novaspace receipt and certificate of authenticity for Collins’s signature, as well as the book’s original cardboard mailer; according to the consignor, Aldrin’s signature was obtained in person at a UACC show. The very subtlest hint of rubbing to covers and toning to interior, otherwise very fine, spotless condition. A splendid presentation of this most desirable trio in a particularly well-preserved and attractive state!

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IN CASE OF

EMERGENCY

All three APOLLO 11 astronauts sign an insurance cover 416. Apollo 11. Insurance cover with a printed color cachet of the moon landing, 6.5 x 3.5, signed in blue felt tip

by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin. The 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 and one of the most sought-after formats for astronaut autographs. The cover is removably affixed with transparent photo corners to a printed informational sheet stating that the item originated in the “Buzz Aldrin Family Space Collection.” In bright, very fine condition. A splendid example!

COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA......................(MB $300)

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RECORD BREAKERS,

RECORD MAKERS

All three APOLLO 11 astronauts sign an audio souvenir of their historic mission 417. Apollo 11. Signed book: To the Moon (Section II: The Story in Pictures and Text). First edition. New York: TimeLife Records, 1969. Hardcover, 9.25 x 12.25, 192 pages. Signed in black felt tip on a prefatory page “Neil Armstrong,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Michael Collins.” The book is part of a set titled “To the Moon,” which also includes six record albums featuring historic space-related recordings (“Section I,” housed in a case of their own). The book and records are housed together

in the original pictorial slipcase. Accompanied by a Novaspace certificate of authenticity for Collins’s signature. In fine condition overall, with light rubbing and edge wear to covers of book, a touch of mild wear to slipcase, plastic pocket containing two copy candid photos of Armstrong affixed with tape to reverse of front free end page, and a few spots of skinning, smudging, and tape remnants to signed page (not affecting signatures). COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA......(MB $300)

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ALDRIN and COLLINS sign a flown page from their original APOLLO 11 flight plan 418. Apollo 11. Original printed page from the flight plan used and carried to the moon on the Apollo 11 mission, one page both sides, 10.5 x 8, signed in ballpoint, “Carried to the moon on Apollo XI, Buzz Aldrin,” and “Michael Collins, Apollo XI CMP.” Also included is an undated TLS, signed “Buzz Aldrin,” explaining the purpose and provenance of the item. In part: “Enclosed with this letter is a sheet numbered 3-27 and 3-28 from the Apollo 11 Flight Plan…. It is part of the entire document that was carried to the moon in Command Module Columbia during the first lunar landing mission. This sheet is from the detailed time line section and covers hours 41 through 45 of the mission. Page 3-27 lists two hours of our second rest period which started at approximately 37 hours after launch. Each of us had adjusted well to weightlessness and we all got some sound sleep. Neil Armstrong had about 8 hours and Mike Collins closer to 9. I got around 8 hours of total sleep.

Page 3-28 lists the next two hours of this sleep period…. The flight plan was probably the single most important document related to the success of our mission. It provided a time schedule of crew activiSpace & Aviation

ties and spacecraft maneuvers to accomplish the first lunar landing….

This page has been in my private collection since 1969….” Accompanied by a printed one-page typescript from Collins’s book Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut’s Journey, regarding the sleeping procedure by the crew after their launch. In part: “All three of us are relaxed and ready for a long snooze. This time it is my turn under the left couch.... I feel I am lying on my back, not my stomach, but I am doing neither—all normal yardsticks have disappeared.... It reminds me of the damnfool psychologist who ordered the inside of the very early command modules painted brown below an arbitrary line on the wall and blue above it. This was to give us a reassuring earth-sky analogy.... The interior of the old Columbia is painted battleship gray all over, not that it makes any difference in the total darkness.” Also accompanied by a Novaspace certificate of authenticity for Collins’s signature.

Tiny, trivial stain to upper right corner, otherwise very fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA......(MB $500)

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419. Apollo 11: Aldrin and Duke. Souvenir transcript entitled “The Final Two Minutes…of a Million Year Dream!,” detailing the exchange between Aldrin and Duke as the Apollo 11 lunar module descends to the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip at the top by the two astronauts who made the exchange between the moon and mission control, as follows: “‘Contact light, OK, Engine stop, 4:18 PM - 20 July 1969, Buzz Aldrin Apollo XI LMP,” and “‘We copy you down Eagle,’ Charles M. Duke, Jr. Apollo 11‘CAPCOM.’” In very fine condition.

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420. Apollo 15. Apollo 15 insurance cover with a color cachet of the mission logo, 6.5 x 3.5, signed by all three crew members in black felt tip: Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. The 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 and one of the most sought-after formats for astronaut autographs. In bright, very fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA..…(MB $200)

421. Apollo 16. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 16 crew, signed in felt tip by all three: Ken Mattingly, John Young, and Charlie Duke. In very good condition, with faint water stain at lower right, light rubs and a few scratches to surface, and slight fading of color. The signatures are unaffected.

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424. Neil Armstrong. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in felt tip “To Rev. Erwin Gerken with best wishes, Neil Armstrong.” Tiny corner bend, otherwise very fine, clean condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Uninscribed photo of the first man to walk on the moon

422. Apollo-Soyuz. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the crews of the Apollo-Soyuz mission all holding commemorative plates, signed in black felt tip by Tom Stafford, Vance Brand, Deke Slayton, Alexei Leonov, and Valeri Kubasov, A notation along the right edge reads “Photo by: George Carlson,” and is presumably written by the photographer. In fine condition, with a faint paperclip impression to top edge, a couple of light bends, and moderate contrast to parts of Leonov’s and Stafford’s signatures.

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425. Neil Armstrong. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong 423. Neil Armstrong. Boldly penned in-person fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Gerald - Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11,” on an off-white 5.25 x 6.5 album page. In very fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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in his spacesuit posing against a lunar backdrop, signed in thin blue felt tip. Very subtle, evenly spaced horizontal lines, not detracting from signature or overall image, otherwise fine, clean condition. Uninscribed photos of Armstrong represent one of the most coveted and elusive prizes in the entire field of space collecting. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.....(MB $200)

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FROM THE MOON TO MOSCOW ARMSTRONG signs a photo from his 1970 visit to the Soviet Union 426. Neil Armstrong. Glossy photo trimmed in size to 8.25 x 11.25, depicting Armstrong, holding a bouquet, and a Russian military officer outside Lenin’s tomb during Armstrong’s May 1970 trip to the Soviet Union, signed in black felt tip. In very good condition, with trimming as noted, a few creases (mainly at corners and edges; small crease to lower part of Armstrong’s face), and scattered small emulsion marks (visible mainly from an angle). The signature is bold, well contrasted, and unaffected, and many of the faults can be minimized or completely hidden by proper matting and framing. A most unusual signed pose for Armstrong! COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA...(MB $200)

427. Neil Armstrong. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface, as photographed by Armstrong, signed in black felt tip “Neil Armstrong.” Slightly indistinct contrast against background and a few faint surface marks, otherwise fine, clean condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

428. Neil Armstrong.

FDC with a cachet honoring the first men on the moon and the Apollo 11 mission, signed on the front in black ink by Armstrong. Accompanied by a 1971 TLS from Armstrong’s secretary to the original recipient, Leo Roth, acknowledging the cover, and noting that Armstrong signed only one of two sent, “because of the widespread commercial use of these philatelic items.” Also included is an additional letter of provenance, stating that Leo Roth was an employee of NASA from the early 1960s until his retirement, and that he worked on the Mercury and Apollo programs. The letter goes on to state that due to his ability to acquire authentic space signatures, Roth would go on to contribute to a book on astronaut autopens. In very fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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429. Astronauts. Eight ink signatures, circa 1960s, on individual 4.25 x 2.75 cards, each with a similar affixed magazine photo of the respective signer: Neil Armstrong, Thomas P. Stafford, James A. McDivitt, Elliot M. See, Jr., Edward H. White, II, Frank Borman, James Lovell (adding “Best regards”), Charles Conrad, and John W. Young. Subtle brush to Conrad’s last name, White retracting his first letter after an unsuccessful attempt with a different pen, and a small, subtle crease to McDivitt’s card (subtly irregular ink flow), otherwise very fine, clean condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

431. Gene Cernan.

Signed book: The Last Man on the Moon.

First edition, later printing.

NY: St. Martin’s Griffin, 2000. Hardco v e r w i t h dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 356 pages. Signed in black ink on the title page, “Shoot for the Moon, Even if you miss you’ll land among the stars, Gene Cernan 2000.” In fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

432. Gene Cernan. Two items signed by Gene Cernan. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, January 6, 1976.

Thanks to Cliff Kehl for his hospitality. Also, an FDC with cachet commemorating the Viking Space Missions, signed in black felt tip. Both in fine condition. Scott Cornish COA. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

430. Astronauts. Program from an Apollo XII Manned Flight Awareness dinner, held on November 13, 1969, at the Cape Kennedy Hilton, 5.5 x 8.5, signed on the front in back cover in ink and felt tip by 12 attendees, including: Jack Swigert, Wally Schirra, Charlie Duke, Jim Irwin, Jimmy Stewart, Ossie Ritland, Walt Cleveland, and Rocco Petrone (Apollo Program Director). In fine condition, with some scattered mild cover toning, and light handling wear. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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433. Michael Collins. Signed book: Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut’s Journeys. Later printing. NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1974. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 478 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the front free end page, “For Dave with all good wishes, Mike Collins.” Light rubbing and edge wear to jacket (small tape repairs to reverse), otherwise fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

434. Michael Collins.

435. Michael Collins. Color matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Collins posing in his spacesuit against a lunar background, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

photo of the earth from outer space, affixed to a 16 x 20 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black felt tip, “Best wishes to Joe, Mike Collins,” with “Apollo 11,” written under his signature, quite possibly by Collins. Some scattered light toning and soiling to mount, and a few slight edge chips to top of image, otherwise fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

436. Amelia Earhart. Flight-flown commemorative cover, 6.5 x 3.5, bearing postmarks from California, Mexico, and New Jersey, signed in the upper left blank area in Earhart’s diminutive hand, “Carried by air, Amelia Earhart.” In fine condition, with some expected light soiling. On April 20, 1935, Earhart flew from Los Angeles to Mexico City in 13 hours and 32 minutes, carriying a small number of covers with her. On May 8 she left Mexico for a nonstop solo flight to Newark, New Jersey. Besides the covers bearing the Mexican overprint stamp she carried a few of the covers she had flown from Los Angeles, re-addressed, re-stamped, and re-registered. All of the covers, whose quantities remain unknown, were signed by Earhart and backstamped in Newark upon her arrival there, 14 hours and 18 minutes after leaving Mexico. A wonderful opportunity to own a fascinating piece of eary aviation history. R&R COA..…(MB $200)

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“SPACE EXPLORATION ... IS AT THE PINNACLE OF OUR SCIENTIFIC ENDEAVOR”: GLENN philosophizes on “Body, Mind, and Spirit”

438. John Glenn. Excellent TLS signed “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” two pages, 7.75 x 10.5, February 7, 1967. Glenn writes to Paul K. Carr in Rockville, Maryland. In part: “I am a very firm believer in setting attainable goals in the best light of each individual’s capabilities and then outlining a plan of action to attain each goal. I have always liked the long-expressed idea that the whole man or woman is expressed in terms of three areas: Body, Mind, and Spirit. The ’Body’ part of this is obviously contained in our physical well-being and how we take care of our physical assets. We need strong, healthy bodies if we are to best support other activities…. We might term the ‘Mind’ as the technical training for what we wish to do and for equipping each of us to intelligently make our way in the world. In this area, we can term our education as the biggest qualifying factor. In speaking of goals of the ‘Spirit,’ I do not necessarily limit this just to religious activity, but to our general outlook on our relationship to each other. Certainly, we need to define some spiritual guidelines that channel the efforts of body and mind in the right directions if we are ever to develop smooth-working human relationships.

I think each person must occasionally take stock of his position with regard to each of these areas…. I have been asked in the past to advise young people with regard to future job opportunities and I think many people have expected me to recommend every young person become an astronaut, but that is far from the case, obviously. Space exploration is indeed at the pinnacle of our scientific endeavor, but it is only one phase of our whole society and we need matching great thinking in law, government, agriculture, teaching, business, economics, and all the other professions we could name if we are to make maximum progress in our civilization…. In short, I feel strongly about this matter of setting realistic goals…. In education, we are really condensing the best experience that has been gained over thousands of years; so we might look at education as an ‘encapsulated experience’ that we get for free, without having to make all the original experiments ourselves. This gives us the best of the past to build on, and is as necessary a launch pad for modern living as the Cape Kennedy launch pads are for space flight….” In very fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.....(MB $200)

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439. John Glenn. Color 8 x 10 photo of Glenn in his spacesuit as he prepares to return to space, signed in black felt tip. Triple matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In very fine condition, with a printed sentiment to top right.

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441. Fred Haise. Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the Apollo 13 crew posing together in their civilian clothes against a celestial background, signed in black felt tip, “Fred Haise Apollo 13 LMP.” In very fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA..…(MB $100)

ASTRONAUT TO ARTIST GRISSOM inscribes a photo to NORMAN ROCKWELL

440. Gus Grissom.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of a suited Grissom and Norman Rockwell standing before a bank of electronic devices, signed and inscribed in ballpoint, “Warmest personal regard to Norman Rockwell.” Interestingly enough, a writing impression from another item placed on top is faintly visible at upper right: “With sincere admiration to Major Grissom, Sincerely, Norman Rockwell.” Accompanied by an ink signature, “Sincerely, Norman Rockwell,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Rockwell made a number of space-related illustrations in the 1960s, including a portrait of Grissom and John Young suiting up for the first manned Gemini mission. Scattered dings and surface marks, a few small, unobtrusive creases, and writing impressions (as noted) over Grissom’s face, otherwise fine, clean condition. A most unusual and notable association! COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA....(MB $200)

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442. Fred Haise. Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the Apollo 13 crew posing together in their civilian clothes against a celestial background, signed in black felt tip, “Fred Haise Apollo 13 LMP.” In very fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

446. James Irwin. Business check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Irwin, “James B. Irwin,” payable to the IRS for $125.00, April 22, 1984. In fine condition, with IRS stamp to front, not affecting bold, clean signature. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

443. Fred Haise.

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Mission Control during the Apollo 13 mission, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Fred HaiseApollo 13 LMP.” In very fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

447. Joe Kittinger.

Former pilot and decorated military officer (born 1928) who was the first to cross the Atlantic solo in a gas balloon. Flown commemorative limited edition airmail postal cover, 9.5 x 4, 1984, with an applied satin cachet honoring Kittinger’s record-setting “Balloon of Peace” flight, numbered 1774/2992, signed in ballpoint at lower right. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

444. Laura Ingalls. Aviatrix who set record for barrel rolls, and held more transcontinental air records than any other female pilot in the 1930s. Flight-flown air mail envelope, 6.5 x 3.75, carried by Ingalls on her transcontinental flight from California to New Jersey, signed in fountain pen in the top left corner. In fine condition, with a bit of mild toning. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

445. James Irwin.

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Irwin saluting the flag on the lunar surface during the Apollo 15 mission, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Tony, Best wishes from the Moon, Jim Irwin.” In very fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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448. Charles Lindbergh. Vintage ink signature, “Charles A. Lindbergh,” on a cream 3.5 x 1.25 slip or card. Matted and framed with a photo to an overall size of 12.25 x 14.5. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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449. Charles Lindbergh. Signed book: The Spirit of St. Louis. First edition (limited “Presentation Edition”; limitation not stated). NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1953. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.75 x 8.5, 562 pages. Signed in fountain pen on the limitation page “Charles A. Lindbergh.”

The subtlest suggestion of bumping to corners, otherwise very fine, fresh condition. An exceptionally handsome copy! R&R COA.…(MB $200)

CUBA LINDY LINDBERGH signs in Havana during his 1927–28 LatinAmerican goodwill tour 450. Charles Lindbergh. Menu from a luncheon held in honor of Lindbergh by the American Chamber of Commerce at the Casino Nacional in Havana, 8.5 x 11, February 11, 1928, signed and inscribed on the cover in fountain pen, “To Mr. Hugo Hartenstein, Sincerely, C. A. Lindbergh, Feb. 12, 1928.” The cover bears crossed Cuban and American flags. One panel of the interior bears a large halftone photo of Lindy posing with the Spirit of St. Louis; the opposite menu panel bears an affixed printed table placard reading “Señor President Camara de Comercio Americana.”

Lindbergh was then in Cuba near the end of an extended Latin-American goodwill tour that had begun in the previous December.

It was during the Mexican leg of the tour, a few months before he arrived in Cuba, that Lindbergh met Anne Morrow, who became his wife in 1929. A touch of light toning and soiling to edges of cover, light offsetting to interior from photo, and mounting remnants to back cover, otherwise fine condition. Handsome for display! R&R COA....(MB $200)

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“My flight to Mexico in the Spirit of St. Louis”

The fastidious LINDBERGH corrects an author with “facts of which I have personal and definite knowledge” 451. Charles Lindbergh. ALS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” one page, 5 x 7.25, personal letterhead, April 23, 1935. Lindbergh writes from Englewood to Mr. [Harold] Nicholson, author of a biography of Lindbergh’s father-in-law, Dwight Morrow, published in the same year. In full: “I hope you will excuse my taking the liberty of making a few notations in the pages of your book dealing with my flight to Mexico in the Spirit of St. Louis. they are in regard only to facts of which I have personal and definite knowledge….” Matted and framed with a photo and engraved plaque to an overall size of 17.75 x 13.75. Lindbergh

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flew the Spirit of St. Louis to Mexico in late 1927 as part of a goodwill air tour of Latin America following his triumphant transatlantic flight; his then-future father-in-law, financier Dwight Morrow, had recently been appointed as ambassador to that nation by Calvin Coolidge. It was during this Mexican trip that Lindbergh met Morrow’s daughter, Anne, whom he would marry in 1929. Faint intersecting folds (very indistinct vertical fold through first name), otherwise fine, clean condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.............................................(MB $300)

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Signing a 1930 airport register

452. Charles Lindbergh. DS, signed in pencil “Lindbergh,” one lightly lined page both sides, 17 x 11, 1930. A page from the airport register for the Curtiss-Wright Grand Central Air Terminal in Glendale, California, bearing approximately 44 entries, covering the dates from February 1–17, 1930. In addition to signing, Lindbergh has written the date and time of arrival (February 16, 5:15), pilot’s license number (69), the make and license number of his plane (Falcon, NC 7455), number of crew and passengers (one), and place of departure (Santa Barbara). In very good condition, with vertical folds, marginal file holes, and allover light soiling and handling wear. R&R COA....(MB $200)

“The most memorable moments in space were the ones I spent looking at God’s creation—the earth and especially the stars”

455. Bill Pailes. Payload specialist on STS-51-J Atlantis, the

454. Mercury Astronauts. Ink signatures of Gus Grissom,

second Space Shuttle Department of Defense mission and the maiden voyage of the Atlantis orbiter. Pailes traveled over 1.6 million miles in 98 Earth orbits. Two items: ALS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, April 26, 1988. In part: “The most memorable moments in space were the ones I spent looking at God’s creation— the earth and especially the stars. They’re just beautiful from low earth orbit!... What a delight and blessing it was to view [God’s] handiwork from so special a vantage point.... Everything about being in space seemed natural—the way it ought to be....” Also included is a color glossy 8 x 10 signed and inscribed photo of Pailes in his jumpsuit. In fine condition, with bends to two corners of letter. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.....(MB $100)

John Glenn, Wally Schirra, and Scott Carpenter on an offwhite 6 x 4 lined card. The card also bears a secretarial signature of Shepard and autopen signatures of Slayton, Cooper, and Stafford. In fine condition, with Grissom’s signature a shade or two light due to reduced ink flow, and typed collector’s notations to top. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA...(MB $200)

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456. Eddie Rickenbacker. FDC, 6.5 x 3.5, 1968, with a stamp honoring the 50th Anniversary of U.S. Air Mail, signed in black ink “Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, 1918/1969.” A touch of mild handling wear, and dates written atop affixed mailing label, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

457. Wally Schirra. Business check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out and 459. Alan Shepard. Signed book: Moon Shot. First edition,

signed by Schirra, payable to Official Airline Guides for $39.52, November 1, 1983. In fine condition, with vertical crease through a single letter of signature, and mild show-through from stamps on reverse. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

first printing. Atlanta: Turner Publishing, 1994. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 383 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page, “To Roger, with appreciation for all your help!

Alan Shepard.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the daughter of a woman who worked for Shepard for 35 years and received the book from Shepard. In very fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

460. Alan Shepard.

Commemorative cover bearing a color cachet honoring the Apollo 14 mission, signed on the front in blue ballpoint by Shepard. In very fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

461. Alan Shepard.

458. Alan Shepard. Signed book: America’s First Spaceman

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Shepard posing in his spacesuit against the Apollo 14 mission emblem, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Tony - Alan Shepard.” In very fine condition. COAScott Cornish and

by Jewel Spangler Smaus and Charles B. Spangler. First edition, first printing. Garden City: Doubleday & Co., 1962.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.5, 159 pages. Signed in ballpoint on the half-title page, “With regards, Alan B. Shepard, Jr., 6/11/62.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the daughter of a woman who worked for Shepard for 35 years and received the book from Shepard. Wear to jacket including chips and tears, and a touch of light soiling to book, and a gift presentation written on first free end page, otherwise fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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462. Igor Sikorsky. Pioneer aviation engineer (1889–1972) who developed the first four-engine airplane and the first modern helicopter to be put into widespread use. Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in type and signed by Sikorsky, “I. Sikorsky,” payable to Helen Viner for $100.00, December 18, 1944. Bisecting fold, affecting first letter of signature, and expected stamps and holes, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

465. X-15 Piots. Three items: two commemorative covers, signed in ink by pilots Bill Dana and Milt Thompson respectively; and a color satinfinish photo of William “Pete” Knight, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA..…(MB $100)

463. Wernher von Braun.

German rocket scientist (1912–1977) who emigrated to the United States following World War II and assumed an instrumental role in the development of the American space program. Original drawing of Braun, pastel on paper, 14.5 x 17 (affixed to a 17.75 x 19.75 card), signed in pastel or crayon “Wernher von Braun, 7 Jan. ’62,” and also signed by the artist, Tony Rafty. After earning a reputation for his onthe-spot sketches during World War II, Greek-Australian artist Tony Rafty (born 1917) became well known for his caricatures of prominent sportsmen and of athletes at every Olympic Games between 1948 to 1996. In fair to good condition, with mounting as noted, loss to top edge of sheet (touching top of head), a few wrinkles, and scattered surface marks, soiling, and staining (lightly touching “Wernher”). R&R COA.…(MB $200)

469.ChuckYeager.Excellentmatte-finish8x10 portrait of Yeager in his military dress uniform, signed in black ink. In fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA..…(MB $100)

470. John Young. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo 464. Orville Wright. Bank check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and boldly signed by Wright, payable to The Dayton Builders Supply Co. for $4.31, May 7, 1917. Two vertical folds, one through a single letter of first name of signature, staple hole to left side, and cancellation holes to body, a couple touching first letter of signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200) 155

of Young in his space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Tony Musso, Best wishes, John Young.” In very fine condition.

Great example of this difficult to acquire astronaut in his more desirable pose. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.…(MB $100) Space & Aviation

472. Ansel Adams. Ansel Adams Christmas card, 7 x 5, featuring an image of Adams’s Moonrise in Hernandez, New Mexico on the front, signed on the back in black felt tip, “Ansel Adams, Carmel, 10-22-81.” In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

ADAMS counsels a budding photographer

“You are certainly improving your ‘eye’”

474. Edward Albee. Three-time Pulitzer Prize–winning American dramatist (born 1928) best known for such modern classics as Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, A Delicate Balance, and Seascape. Two TLS signed “Edward,” one dated 1962, both to arts patron Morris [Golde], sending thanks, personal news, and checks for rental of Golde’s house on Water Island. In very good condition, with ink notation to one letter, scattered wrinkling, and a few stains. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

473.AnselAdams. Famed American photographer (1902–1984) best known for his monumental images of western American landscapes.

TLS, one pa ge, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, March 11, 1971.

Adams writes to aspiring photographer Rednor Coombs. After mentioning an illness, Adams continues: “I think your work is very sensitive; you are certainly improving your ‘eye’…. You have a tendency to go a little dark and heavy at times. Perhaps this is in attempt to preserve some texture in the high values. Temperature has a lot to do with contrast; the cooler it is, the higher the contrast.

Once you have established a ‘normal time” for the temperature, try a little less than normal time. You can soften the prints—up to the point where the blacks become ‘mushy’….” After signing, Adams adds a vertical postscript in the left margin, which he signs a second time: “The first printing of Book One has too many typo ‘boo-boos’; the 2nd printing (due soon) will be better. I set the metronome for 60 beats a minute—not per second!! Flood lights give an even light—not an uneven light….” Light diagonal crease, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.....(MB $100)

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475. Paul Bowles. Though he began his creative career as a composer of exceptional promise, American-born Paul Bowles (1910–1999) ultimately devoted his energies to writing. After moving permanently to Tangiers in the late 1940s, Bowles produced a distinctive body of literary work, including a wealth of poetry and short stories distinguished by the author’s incisive powers of observation. Bowles’s best known work, the 1949 novel The Sheltering Sky, has come to be recognized as a classic of modern literature. Two ALS, 1986, one on a previously unused 1912 picture postcard, to Bob Sharrard of City Lights Books in San Francisco, sending thanks for a recording, mentioning reversion of “rights to four of Mrabet’s books” and sales of Mrabet’s drawings, and touching on other artistic, literary, and business matters. Accompanied by the original handwritten mailing envelopes. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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476. Ray Bradbury. Signed book: Twin Hieroglyphs that Swim the River Dust. Limited signed first edition of 326 copies (this copy No. 82). Northridge, California: Lord John Press, 1978. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.75, 26 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the limitation page. Light bumping and bowing to corners, otherwise very fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

477. Pearl S. Buck. Signed book: Sons. Limited signed first edition of 371 copies (this copy No. 71).

NY: John Day Company, 1932. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 467 pages. Signed in fountain pen on the limitation page. Light toning to spine, a hint of subtle rubbing to extremities, and mild toning to interior, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

478. Edgar Rice Burroughs. American novelist (1875–1950) best known for his popular series of novels based on feral-child-turned-jungle hero Tarzan.

Personal check, 8.5 x 3, filled out and signed as “E. R. Burroughs,” payable to currency for $5.00, December 22, 1938. In very good condition, with punch cancellations and ink stamps (the latter just touching first letter), vertical folds (one touching “R”), and a few wrinkles (touching signature but not affecting legibility). The signature is otherwise clear. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

479. Truman Capote. American writer whose works include novels, stories, plays, and reportage.

He introduced the genre of the nonfiction novel with In Cold Blood (1966). In Cold Blood, a chilling account of the senseless, brutal murder of a Kansas family, is generally considered his finest work.

Playbill from the Colonial Theatre’s production of Capote’s comedy The Grass Harp, 5.75 x 8.5, signed on the front cast page in black ink by Capote, and also signed by cast members Ruth Nelson, Mildred Natwick, Cecil Beaton, and Virgil Thomson. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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480. Truman Capote. Signed book: Other Voices, Other Rooms. Limited edition (limitation not specified). Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: Franklin Library, 1979. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.75, 194 pages. Signed in blue ink on a front blank.

In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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His chilling classic 481. Truman Capote. Signed book: In Cold Blood. Limited first edition of 500 copies (this copy No. 347). New York: Random House, 1965. Hardcover with slipcase, 6 x 8.5, 343 pages. Signed on the limitation page in blue ink. In very fine condition. An outstanding copy of this high point of modern American literature! COA John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA...(MB $200)

Tru on the tube Signed 1977 document related to a Breakfast at Tiffany’s TV pilot

482. Truman Capote. Glossy 5 x 8 publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light spotting and soiling to bottom edge, not affecting image or signature. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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483. Truman Capote. DS, signed “Truman Capote,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, Paramount letterhead, March 22, 1977. An agreement related to compensation for legendary Hollywood agent Irving “Swifty” Lazar to serve as Executive Producer for a television pilot based on Capote’s novel Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Signed on the second page in blue ballpoint, “Deal approved as above, Truman Capote.” Though the novel had earlier been adapted into a now-classic film starring Audrey Hepburn (1961), the TV series, needless to say, failed to set the airwaves on fire. Countersigned

by Lazar. In fine condition, with mild toning and handling wear, and staple holes and associated tears to upper left corner of both pages. R&R COA...(MB $200)

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On They Came to Baghdad and a favorite hobby “Collecting things is a great bond, isn’t it?”

484. Agatha Christie. Durable and enormously popular British mystery writer (1890–1976) , one of the bestselling authors of all time, whose total sales is estimated at some four billion books. TLS signed “Agatha Christie Mallowan” (adding her surname a second time due to the cramped first attempt), two pages, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, September 18, 1967. Christie writes to Mrs. Beniamin [sic] Franklin in Topeka. In part: “I enclose the autograph you have asked for. I am much flattered that I am the only mystery writer you will read! I amused to hear that you bought a copy of ‘They Came to Baghdad’ in Baghdad, as I rather imagined it was the only place they did not stock it, because of references to beggars and someone spitting in the street! I am most interested to learn that you have a collection of Stevengraphs [a type of woven-silk picture introduced in the 1870s and popular throughout the remainder of the Victorian era]. I don’t collect the book-markers, but am particularly interested in the sports and historical ones…. I am keeping a sharp lookout for ‘Leda’ which is very hard to find…. If you ever come across any of these (which I expect you already have in your own collection) do let me know….

I was in the United States last Autumn when my husband was giving a lecture tour, but we never seemed to have time anywhere to go hunting for Stevengraphs, though I did find two in a shop in New Orleans, but they were racing ones which I already had. Collecting things is a great bond, isn’t it?…” Light intersecting folds (touching signature) and a few mild wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $100)

485. Samuel L. Clemens. ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 4 x 6, black-bordered 14 West 10th Street letterhead, July 29, 1901. Clemens writes to Mr. Duryea. In full: “Enclosed please find the final installment of rent for this delightful house, which I hope we are not occupying for the last time.” In good condition, with staining and soiling (evidently from exposure to moisture; touching several words of text; lightly touching signature) and slight scattered fading of ink. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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486. Arthur C. Clarke. Souvenir typescript, the opening paragraphs of 2001: A Space Odyssey on an off-white 8.5 x 11 page, signed in black ink. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Rare letter

from the first genius of American painting 4 8 7.

John Singleton Copley.

Painter famous for his portraits of people such as John Hancock and Paul Revere before fleeing to England to avoid the American Revolution.

Rare ALS signed “J. S. Copley,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.25, January 2, 1800. Copley defends himself against claims stemming from a financial arrangement with another gentleman. In full, “Gentlemen, I am at a loss to conjecture what answer I am to be given to what I had the honor of stating to you in my last, except a denial of the matter of facts. In the middle of August, long before Mr. Morley had any claim upon me, I gave him my note, upon his…that it should be twice renewed. The proposition came in all its parts from him; and I…to it chiefly with a view to his accommodation. It was a fair agreement there was on both sides an equivalent. I have performed my part; I call upon Mr. Morley to cut with honour and perform his. It will save both him and myself much trouble. I offered to give a third note, in pursuance of the agreement or, as this is the only transaction I have ever had with Mr. Morley, I proposed if he was dissident of my punctuality to give him security upon real property - as to his terms, give me leave to say, that I have lived long in the world and have never yet found it necessary to support my own credit by any application to my friends. It is a measure to which I shall resort only in the last instance, much for the purpose of defending myself against a claim founded upon a departure from a positive agreement which was expressed in the most unequivocal terms and besides being supported by the fullest evidence was confirmed and acknowledged by Mr. Morley in presence of my son and the whole of my family. I must again request that in the further prosecution of this affair you will give me such reasonable notice as may enable me to communicate with my solicitor and make the necessary provisions to secure me from personal insult.” Integral second page bears an address panel written in another hand. Intersecting folds, some scattered light toning and wrinkling, ink “X” though first few lines of text and a few tape repairs to integral second page, otherwise fine and crisply penned condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.....(MB $300)

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DALI signs an illustrated monograph with an original sketch 488. Salvador Dali. Signed book: Dali. First trade edition.

France: Draeger, 1968. Hardcover with dustjacket, 11.25 x 12, 243 pages. Boldly signed and inscribed black felt tip across the two-page spread that includes the title page, “A Jean Klemer, Dali,” Dali drawing the first letter of his signature as a large, fancilful spiral, adding a sketch of an abstract female figure with wings and tail on the page opposite. In very good condition, with rubbing and light edge wear to jacket, ink marks to index, light rubbing to extremities, and several detached pages (all present). The signed pages are clean and unaffected by any faults. R&R COA....(MB $300)

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NEIN DICKENS turns down a prospective German translator in the year of The Chimes and Martin Chuzzlewit 489. Charles Dickens. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, January 9, 1844. Dickens writes from Devonshire Terrace to Dr. George Ehrenburgh. In part: “I am exceedingly sorry to say, in reply to your note, that it is quite out of my power to give you the employment you seek…. My publishers facilitate the German translations of my writings, by sending … sheets to certain German booksellers. But this is [sic] matter of arrangement between them. The books are translated in [underlined] Germany; and the enterprise is not mine, or my publishers, but originates with German houses of business….” Accompanied by an antique portrait engraving. Letter tipped to larger card along left edge, light intersecting folds (vertical fold to first name), and mild soiling, otherwise fine condition. The writing is clear and dark throughout. R&R COA...(MB $200)

INSOMNIAC Original DICKENS manuscript fragment from “Lying Awake” 490. Charles Dickens. Unsigned original manuscript fragment from Dickens’s essay “Lying Awake,” originally published in his periodical Household Words on October 30 1852, comprising approximately 13 lines in his hand on an irregular 4.5 x 3.5 sheet bearing several corrections and emendations. In part: “But sleep.

I will think about sleep.... I must hold the word Sleep tight and fast, or I shall be off at a tangent in half a second. It would be curious as illustrating the equality of sleep, to inquire how many of its phenomena are common ... to every grade of education and ignorance. Her, for example, is her Majesty Queen Victoria in her palace, this present blessed night, and here is Winking Charley, a sturdy vagrant....” In very good condition, with irregular tear to top edge. The text is dark and clear. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA..…(MB $300)

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Sherlock’s creator fools his audience by listing a fictitious actor as the butler, when in fact it is Holmes in disguise 491. Arthur Conan Doyle. Scottish author (1859–1930) whose stories featuring fictional detective Sherlock Holmes revolutionized the genre of crime fiction. Holmes himself would eventually earn a place among the most familiar and durable characters in the annals of English literature, and his exploits would inspire countless incarnations on stage and screen. ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page, 5.25 x 7, Hôtel Métropole letterhead, no date. “I thought your performance very good indeed.

Many thanks for it. I wonder whether it would be possible as you exit at the end of Scene I Act III to remove your disguise with a sweep of your hand on the ‘Now then, Billy!’ The disguise is so admirable that I fear many hardly realise [sic] that it is not a double.” According to the consignor, the letter was written to actor O. P. Heggie, who appeared as Sherlock Holmes in a production of The Speckled Band: An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes during a production at London’s Strand Theatre during February 6–25, 1911. Conan Doyle had playfully listed in all programs since opening night that “C. Later” played the part of “Peters -- a Butler.” In the play, Holmes disguised himself as the butler and his pageboy, Billy, was disguised as Peters’ young daughter, Amelia. In fact, the actor who portrayed Holmes was also Peters, but Conan Doyle wanted the audience to think that another actor was Peters. Heggie’s disguise as the butler was so good that Conan Doyle wished he had given Heggie the credit he deserved so he asked Heggie if it were possible for him as he and Billy, the only actors on stage at the time, could quickly remove his disguise as he exited, revealing to the audience that he, not the fictitious “C. Later,” was Peters, the butler. For whatever reason, Heggie didn’t. The name “C. Later” continued to appear in the programs of future productions of The Speckled Band. The letter is accompanied by a photocopy of the same letter that includes a handwritten note of provenance in the upper left signed by Heggie’s granddaughter, Diena von Maithiesson, attesting that it was originally written to her grandfather. Intersecting folds, a crease to top left, and some light soiling and wrinkling to right edge, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $300) 493. Rober t Frost. Signed book: In the Clearing. Limited signed edition of 1,500 copies (this copy No. 618).

NY: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1962. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.75, 101 pages. Signed in black ink on the limitation page. In very fine condition.

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492. Alexander Dumas (pere).

Distinguished French novelist (1802–1870) of such historical classics as The Count of Monte Cristo,The Three Musketeers, and The Man in the Iron Mask.ALS in French signed “Al. Dumas,” one page, 5 x 8, no date. An untranslated letter of recommendation to Jules de Lesseps, brother of Suez Canal developer Ferdinand de Lesseps. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and an unsigned CDVphoto. In very good condition, with two marginal losses at left (one touching first letter of greeting) and a touch of mild staining and soiling.The signature is unaffected. R&RCOA.…(MB $200)

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494. Robert Frost. Signed book: An Unstamped Letter in Our Rural Letter Box. Privately printed for Frost by the Spiral Press, 1944. Handmade russet paper wraps with printed label, 4 x 5.25. Signed and inscribed on a front blank, “To Dave Stevens from Robert Frost.” This “gift book,” which includes a woodcut by Thomas Nason, was sent out by Frost as his 1944 holiday greeting. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

497. Allen Ginsberg. Highly influential American poet (1926–1997) whose energetic, free-associative, often homoerotically charged verse made him one of the leading—and most controversial—figures of the Beat generation. His long poem Howl, published in 1956, remains a cornerstone of the 20th-century poetic canon. ALS on a 5.5 x 3.75 picture postcard featuring the facsimile signature of Arthur Rimbaud, April 2, 1983.

Ginsberg writes to Hungarian writer and activist Istvan Eorsi. In part: “My own record … will be sent you, but are you in East or West Berlin?… Not sure what I’ll do net. Buddhist retreat? Rock ’n’ roll? Epic poesy, Far East? Ah, I’m just tired & the Central American war is like re-run of Indochina 1960s.

I’m glad I can sing blues. Writing desultory, reading some Blake & old blues, & meditating mornings one and off….” A few small smudges, faint creases, and postal handling traces, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

495. Hamlin Garland. American writer (1860–1940) who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1922 for his autobiographical volume A Daughter of the Middle Border. Three items: Two TLS, 1911 and 1912, to The Youth’s Companion magazine, discussing submissions he has made; and an undated ALS enclosing submissions. Mild scattered soiling, toning, and handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

496. Allen Ginsberg. Five of Ginsberg’s personally-owned and signed membership cards, four signed “Allen Ginsberg,” and one signed “Allen I. Ginsberg.” Cards are: Chase Mastercard, Chase bank card, Brooklyn College tenured faculty identification card; Ginsberg’s Medicare card; and his airline OnePass card.” In fine condition, with bleeding to Medicare signature from lamination. R&R COA.…(MB $250)

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498. Lillian Hellman. TLS, one page, 5.75 x 7, personal letterhead, August 11, 1969. Hellman writes to Neil Carter. In full: “Thank you very much for your very generous letter about the book. I am grateful to you.” Mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

501.

Al Hirschfeld.

Matted 7.5 x 9 book photo, with an overall size of 14 x 18, signed in black ink on the mat, “Hirschfeld,” with a quick sketch of a finger pointing to the signature. In very fine condition.

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499. H. Rider Haggard. Prolific British novelist (1856–1925) best known for such adventure fare as King Solomon’s Mines and Allan Quatermain. Three receipts acknowledging payment from The Youth’s Companion magazine for various articles and stories, circa 1901–1903, each signed by Haggard (two signatures across affixed revenue stamps). Intersecting folds and scattered light wrinkling, mild soiling, and handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

502. Al Hirschfeld. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Al Hirschfeld model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel, “Hirschfeld 4/9/94.”

In ver y fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

A Hemingway holiday

500. Ernest Hemingway. ANS, signed “Ernie,” one page, 6 x 8, no date [envelope postmarked Dec. 31, 1940]. In full: “Merry Christmas and a Happy NewYear from Ernie.”Accompanied by the original airmail envelope, postmarked from Havana and addressed in Hemingway’s hand to his mother, Grace Hall Hemingway in River Forest, Illinois.

Hemingway has also signed the envelope (as “Hemingway”) and written his return address at the Hotel Ambos Mundos in Havana, his longtime Cuban residence. Hemingway called the hotel “a good place to write” and produced the opening chapters of For Whom the BellTolls there. Intersecting mailing folds (vertical fold touching two words of text) and light wrinkling and creasing to envelope (mainly to blank portion at right), otherwise clean, fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $300)

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503. Al Hirschfeld. Signed book: The Lively Years, 1920– 1973. First edition, first printing. NY: Association Press, 1973. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.75 x 8.75, 312 pages. Signed in inscribed in black ink on the front free end page, “For Bea and Peter Cookson, Hirschfeld, Dec. 1973,” Hirschfeld adding a self-portrait drawing with two pointing hands.

Mild edge wear and toning to price-clipped jacket, and a hint of subtle toning to interior, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

504. Victor Hugo. Important French writer, artist, and statesman (1802–1885) best known for such canonical novels as Les Misérables and Notre-Dame de Paris (aka The Hunchback of Notre Dame). Much of his literary output was devoted to political and social issues, and in the 1840s he became actively involved in the French government as a legislator and staunch activist on behalf of the Republican cause.

In 1851 the controversy surrounding his inflammatory writings denouncing Louis-Napoléon forced him into a two-decade exile, during which his productive creative pace barely slackened. ALS in French, one page, 5 x 8, February 28 [no year]. An untranslated letter regarding a possible dinner date and mentioning M. Odilon-Bariot.

Accompanied by an engraved invitation from Hugo for a dinner at his home on October 8, 1879, after the 100th “representation” of Notre Dame de Paris. The items are matted and framed together with a photo to an overall size of 22.75 x 18.75. In good condition, with letter affixed to same-sized card, intersecting folds (vertical fold to last name; separations repaired from reverse), allover wrinkling, and light soiling.

The writing is otherwise clear and dark. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Her most famous work 505. Julia Ward Howe. Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910) best remembered as the lyricist of “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” AQS, the opening phrase of “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord,” on an irregular off-white 3.5 x 1.75 slip affixed to a slightly larger card, signed “Julia Ward Howe, January 1901.” In very good condition, with irregular right edge as noted, scattered soiling and staining, and a few small glue traces. The writing is clear and dark throughout. R&R COA....(MB $200) Art & Literature

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508. James Jones. American novelist (1921–1977) whose works include the modern classics The Thin Red Line and From Here to Eternity. Satin-finish 4.75 x 7 photo of Jones at the River Seine, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Kenneth Ostlund, Best wishes, James Jones.” A few surface impressions to bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 509. Ken Kelly.

Three different color glossy 11 x 14 photos of Kelly’s impressive and detailed fantasy art, each signed in blue felt tip by Kelly. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

506. Henry Irving and Bram Stoker. Henry Irving (1838–1905) was a prominent British stage actor who was the first of his profession to be knighted. LS signed “H. Irving,” written in the hand of his employee, Dracula author Bram Stoker, two pages, 5 x 8, July 11, 1896. Irving writes to “My dear H—,” sending good wishes and thanks for roses, and expressing his wish to see the recipient. Mild soiling and handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

“This damned Korean war”

507. Henr y James. Celebrated American-born writer (1843– 1916) who spent much of his literary career in England and who remains best known for his novels exploring Vi c t o r i a n manners and morals, including such classics as Wa s h i n g t o n Square, The Wings of the D o v e, a n d The Golden Bowl. Partial ALS, one page, 4.25 x 7, no date. In part: “[…] together at the Reform[?]—say at 7:45, if that suits you: at which hour I shall turn up there. Ever so many thanks and regrets….” A pencil notation in another hand reads “Mr. Dana Horton [presumably the recipient], 1890.” A touch of mild toning (small stain) and sheet tipped to a slightly larger sheet, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

510. Rockwell Kent. American artist and illustrator (1882–1971) known for his crisp modernist style. Five TLS signed “Rockwell,” 1950, all to Ned [Travis], touching on various personal and artistic matters and current events. A few excerpts follow. February 20, 1950: “I haven’t had time to look up prints, for I have just received a rush commission….” June 10, 1950: “I spoke at the Manhattan Center meeting for the launching of the Stockholm Appeal. I wish that that moving appeal could enlist the interest of one of your great California printers—Grabhorn or Platin. It deserves to be set up and printed in beautiful form and of such a size that it could be hung on walls of offices and homes….” August 10, 1950: “It has occurred to us that this damned Korean war may have affected your building venture. It has certainly affected the minds of most of us and has speeded up the process of undemocratizing America…. At the Metropolitan Museum [the Hallinans] saw a picture of mine that they liked so much that they now want to buy one….” September 11, 1950: “This business in Korea, with its potential threat of another world conflagration, has had enough effect on the morale of the people on the East Coast for us to guess that the effect on the Pacific Coast may have been more serious….” Intersecting folds lightly touching signature and mild scattered soiling and handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $100)

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514. Stephen King.

Signed book: Dolores Claiborne. First edition, first printing. NY: Viking, 1993. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 9.5, 305 pages.

Signed and inscribed in black ink on the front free end page, “For Charles Irion, with best wishes, Stephen King, 6/17/94.” A hint of subtle rubbing and a few small, unobtrusive creases to jacket, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

511. Stephen King. Printed advertising postcard for King’s Dark Tower series, 3.75 x 8, signed at the bottom of the reverse side in blue ink by King. Fine print at the bottom reads, “The card is computer generated. The signature is real.” Accompanied by a form TLS, bearing a pre-printed King signature, acknowledging the postcard. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

512. Stephen King. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Stephen King model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 515. Stephen King. Signed book: Nightmares & Dreamscapes.

First edition, first printing. NY: Viking, 1993. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 816 pages. Signed and inscribed in ballpoint on the title page, “To Patricia, with best wishes, Stephen King, 4/24/95.” Light rubbing, edge wear, and a few wrinkles to jacket, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

513. Stephen King. Signed book: Insomnia. First edition, first printing. NY: Viking, 1994. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 787 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue ink on the title page, “For Grant, with best wishes, Stephen King, 11/21/94.”

A hint of subtle edge wear to jacket (adhesive label to front flap), otherwise very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

516. Stephen King. Signed book: Firestarter. Book club edition. NY: Viking Press, 1980. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 371 pages. Signed and inscribed in black ink on the title page, “For Patricia—with best wishes, Stephen King, 4/24/95.”

The front free end page bears an affixed bookplate signed

by Barbara and Clive Cussler. In very good condition, with soiling and wear (including tears and tape repairs) to jacket, and slight cracking at front hinge. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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517. Rudyard Kipling. Nobel Prize–winning British author (1865–1936) best known for such colorful classics as Just So Stories, Captains Courageous, and The Jungle Book. TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Burwash Sussex letterhead, June 26, 1927. Letter to a gentleman in France who requested a favor from Kipling. In part, “I will, of course, be very glad to autograph the copies of my books that you are giving your son…I do remember having had the pleasure of meeting you, and I am always interested in the opportunity that a post like yours provides for cementing the friendship between our two countries.”

Mailing fold through a single letter of sgnature, a few creases, and an office stamp near top, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

518. Harper Lee. American author (born 1926) whose first—and still only—novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1960 and went on to become one of the most beloved classics of the twentieth century. Signed book: To Kill a Mockingbird. Later printing of the 40th Anniversary Edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1999. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 323 pages. Signed in blue ink on the half-title page. In very fine condition. As first editions of Mockingbird sell in the five figures, the still relatively uncommon signed examples of later editions represent the only opportunity for most collectors and fans to obtain a signed copy of this most beloved of American novels. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

519. Jack London. Popular American novelist (1876–1916), best known for such adventure classics as The Call of the Wild, The Sea-Wolf, and White Fang, who drew his writings from his experiences as a prospector, hobo, pirate, gentleman farmer, reformer, and war correspondent. Though plagued by addiction to drugs and alcohol, London wrote prolifically and was the highest-paid American writer of his day.

Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and boldly signed by London, payable to A. J. Coffee for $14.00, October 17, 1911. Usual punch and ink cancellations (away from signature), other wise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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STRANGER IN PARADISE MELVILLE returns proofs to his publisher weeks before the publication of “The Encantadas”

520. Herman Melville. American author (1819–1891) who takes a place among the most influential figures in the history of literature. Though his body of work includes such distinguished efforts as Typee, Billy Budd, and the story “Bartleby the Scrivener,” it was his 1851 magnum opus, Moby-Dick, that would come to occupy a singular position among the greatest works ever produced in the English language. Scarce ALS signed “H. Melville,” one page slightly trimmed in size to 5 x 7.5, January 27 [no year; probably 1854]. Melville writes to his publisher, George P. Putnam, in New York City. In full: “Re-enclosed is the proof. Very truly yours....” The periodical Putnam’s Monthly, launched by the publisher in 1853, served as the outlet for dozens of the Melville’s works over the next several years. The date of the letter can be narrowed definitively to the period Artt & Lit Ar LLiterature Li ite tera tera ratu ture ture r

1852–1855, during which Putnam occupied quarters at 10 Park Place, the address Melville has penned at the foot. Further, among the stories Melville published in Putnam’s during this time, the only one that would logically follow a “proofing” date of January 27—indicating the final stages prior to publication—was “The Encantadas,” a group of narrative sketches reflecting on the Galápagos Islands, which was serialized beginning in March 1854. Trimming as noted, slight brush to the “E” in “Esq,” a very subtle suggestion of toning at top right corner, and a few very faint smudges and tiny spots, otherwise fine, bright, clean condition. The writing is extraordinarily dark and clear. A splendid and showy example from this most elusive and desirable of American literary figures! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA..................(MB $800) 1 170 70 70

521. H. L. Mencken. Popular and influential American author and journalist (1880–1956) best known for his satirical pieces that took aim at contemporary American society. Partly printed DS, signed with his lesser-seen “Henry L. Mencken,” one page, 5 x 8, December 12, 1900. A receipt acknowledging payment of $35.00 from The Youth’s Companion magazine for rights to a story titled “The Defeat of Alphonse.”

Mild handling wear and wrinkling, otherwise fine condition.

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522. James Michener. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in type and signed by Michener, payable to Capper Engraving Company for $670.00, May 11, 1966. Light bank stamp to first name, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) NEW BIDDERS...

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Mentioning George Cukor in the year of GWTW 523. Margaret Mitchell.

American author (1900– 1949) whose single novel, Gone with the Wind, became one of the best-sellers of all time and spawned one of the most fabled movies in Hollywood history. She died after being struck by a speeding car at the age of 48. TLS signed “Peggy,” two pages, 7 x 11, personal letterhead, January 12, 1939. Mitchell writes to Blythe McKay in Macon, Georgia. In part: “I ate up every workd of your story about Sue’s departure and the excitement preceding it…. It was a grand story and written at the tempo and pace of the events it described…. After I had finished your story I throught of a number of people in New York who have no idea that there is a world outside of New York, a world full of people completely different from New Yorkers. I wanted to send them your story and say, proudly, ‘This is really the South, this represents the Southern towns where people have friends they love and appreciate, where everyone (including the telephone operators) may know everyone else’s business but the interest is so genuine and affectionate that no one minds’…. Today I had a letter from Mrs. Wilbur Kurtz [wife of Wilbur Kurtz, an Atlanta artist and architectural draftsman who served as a technical advisor on the movie version of Gone with the Wind]. While the information I am going to quote is certainly innocuous, please don’t let it get into the paper because perhaps Mrs. Kurtz would not wish it. A ‘ fter getting Sue established in her room at the hotel, I took over to the Studio and I did not see her again till night—and was she tired!… She is not established in a lovely office in the main building, one adjoining Mr. Cukor’s [George Cukor, original director of GWTW who was replaced after three weeks of shooting]. Lamar Trotti [Hollywood story writer] phoned yesterday….” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. A touch of subtle handling wear, otherwise fine, clean condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.....(MB $300)

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524. Sylvia Nasar. German economist and author, best known for her biography of John Forbes Nash, A Beautiful Mind. Signed book: A Beautiful Mind. Later printing. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1998. Softcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 459 pages. Signed in black ink on a small bookplate affixed to the title page. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

527. LeRoy Neiman. Color 22.5 x 31 print entitled “The Voice:FrankSinatra,”signedinthelowerborderinblackfelt tip. Rolled and in fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

525. Thomas Nast. American political cartoonist and illustrator (1840–1902) best known for devising the donkey and elephant symbols of the Democratic and Republican parties. Bank check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Nast, payable to Mrs. Rachael McAuley for $5.00, March 2, 1893. Nast has also signed a second time (vertically) along the left edge. Clean cut and ink cancellations (well away from signatures), otherwise fine, crisp condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

528. LeRoy Neiman. Color 37 x 25.5 print entitled “Stock Market,” signed in the lower border in black felt tip.

Rolled and in fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

526. LeRoy Neiman. Color 39.5 x 17.75 poster entitled “Polo Lounge,” signed in black felt tip. Stars making the scene in this famous work include Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Humphrey Bogart, Katherine Hepburn, Liza Minnelli, Clark Gable, Cary Grant, and many others. Rolled and in fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

529. LeRoy Neiman. Exciting color 30 x 22.5 print entitled “Funny Cide,” signed in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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532. LeRoy Neiman.

Attractive color 23 x 29 poster entitled “PGAChampionship 2000,” Valhalla Golf Club, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

530. LeRoy Neiman. Vivid and exciting color 38 x 22 print entitled “F. X. McRory’s Whiskey Bar,” Seattle, signed in the lower border in black felt tip.

Rolled and in fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

531. LeRoy Neiman. Color 34.5 x 19 print entitled “Brooklyn Bridge,” with the World Trade Center in the background, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Neiman.

Rolled and in fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

533. LeRoy Neiman. Color 30 x 24 print entitled “125th Preakness Stakes,” held at Pimlico Race Course on May 20, 2000, signed in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition. R&R COA.......…(MB $200)

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534. Maxfield Parrish. American artist (1870–1966) best known for his luminous, often fantastic landscapes and romantic illustrations of nudes.

His 1920 painting Daybreak was extensively reproduced, becoming the biggest-selling print of its day.

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Parrish, payable to New England Telephone & Telegraph Company for $9.70, March 26, 1932. Vertical fold, and punch cancellation touching signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $150)

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MALE GAZE Original abstract female nude by PICASSO 535. Pablo Picasso. Original drawing of a stylized female figure with enormous breasts, black artist’s crayon on a cream 10 x 13.25 sheet with the printed legend “Picasso’s Sketchbook” [a blank prefatory page from the 1960 book of the same title, published by Abrams, New York], signed at lower left “Picasso.” A few faint smudges and a very subtle suggestion of toning to lower edge, otherwise fine, clean condition. Picasso is increasingly elusive and desirable in on-the-spot drawings of this size and quality! R&R COA....(MB $500)

In the year of his death “I still do not know where I am going to paint” 536. Camille Pissarro. Highly regarded French painter (1830–1903), one of the leading figures of the impressionist movement, best known for his distinctive pointillist style.

ALS in French, signed “C. Pissarro,” two pages (the second page, on the adjacent leaf, bearing the postscript only), 4.5 x 6.75, June 19, 1903. Pissarro writes to an unnamed doctor. In part (translated): “We are now installed at Eragny for a decent period, as far as living is concerned, but as far as I am concerned, I still do not know where I am going to go to paint. The frightful weather which we have had for the past two weeks has not inclined me to go out into the country; all that I can assume is that it will be again in Normandy that I shall look. And you, dear Doctor, will you go to the Villa Mignonné?…” After signing, Pissarro adds: “Have you received an invitation to the Manzana Exhibition? And what do you think? I believe that he begins to understand his business.” Pissarro died five months later, on November 13. In very good condition, with mild scattered soiling, light spotting, and collector’s ink stamp to top margin of first page. R&R COA....(MB $200)

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537. Ayn Rand. Russian-born author (1905–1982) who famously espoused an “objectivist” philosophy.

Her novels and philosophical works, including The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, take a place among the most influential literature of the twentieth century. Signed book: The Fountainhead. First edition, second issue (in green cloth; printed two months after the first). Indianapolis: BobbsMerrill Company, 1943. Hardcover, 6 x 8.25, 754 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “Ro ‘Weesie’ Morrison—Cordially, Ayn Rand, May 21, 1948.” Housed in a slightly trimmed jacket from a modern printing. In very good condition, with front hinge cracked and partly separated (still held by webbing), light staining to covers, sunning to spine and chipping to ends, and a hint of subtle soiling and a faint spot or two to signed page (not affecting writing). Scarce in signed first-edition copies! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA...(MB $300) 540. Robert Ripley. American cartoonist (1890–1949) who created an enormously popular comic strip and series of books featuring the oddities he collected on his worldwide travels. Signed book: Ripley’s Big Book. Later printing. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1934.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 361 pages. Signed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “Ripley.” In very good condition, with scattered wear and tear as well as some surface loss to dustjacket, and toning to signed page, as well as a small ink notation. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

541. Norman Rockwell. Color book print from Huckleberry Finn, 4.75 x 6.25 affixed to the original 6 x 9.5 page with printed caption, signed in black felt tip. Light toning from previous framing, and two pieces of mounting tape to top edge, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

539. Jacob A. Riis. Danish-American writer, photographer, and activist (1849–1914) best known for his work in exposing and improving the squalid conditions endured by the poor in New York City. His pioneering 1891 photojournalistic volume, How the Other Half Lives, remains a touchstone in the history of both urban photography and social reform. Two receipts acknowledging payment from The Youth’s Companion magazine for submissions, including one titled “The True Story of a New York Newsboy,” 1897–1898, each signed by Riis. Mild handling wear, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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COVER STORY ROCKWELL signs a deluxe pictorial survey of his work

542. Norman Rockwell. Signed book: Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator. Limited edition of 1,100 signed copies (this an “artist’s proof ” copy numbered “AP D/8”). NY: Harry N. Abrams, 1970. Blue-leather-bound hardcover in marbled slipcase, 12.5 x 17.25, unpaginated. Signed in blue ink on the limitation page by Rockwell and the book’s author, Thomas S. Buechner. Light wear to slipcase, a very subtle trace of rubbing at corners, and faint vertical marginal creases to a few pages due to presence of adjacent fold-out illustrations, otherwise very fine, clean, fresh condition. Without doubt one of the most handsome Rockwell volumes ever produced! R&R COA....(MB $200) 543. Norman Rockwell.

FDC with cachet honoring the 50th Anniversar y of the Boy Scouts of America, signed and inscribed to “Aggie Robb.” In fine condition. R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

544. Norman Rockwell.

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 7.5, personal letterhead, June 17, 1975. Rockwell regrets he cannot grant an autograph seeker’s request due to an agreement with The Old Corner House. In fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

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545. Salman Rushdie. Signed book: The Enchantress of Florence.

First edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 2008. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 355 pages. Signed on the title page in blue ink. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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Salinger sends a letter during the year of his last published work 546. J. D. Salinger. Reclusive writer whose novel The Catcher in the Rye (1951) won critical acclaim and devoted admirers. His entire body of published work is comprised of the novel Catcher and thirteen short stories, all written between 1948 and 1959. Extremely rare TLS signed “Jerry,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, July 9, 1965. In full: “Dear Ned, That note was very welcome. Thanks so much for it. Not a droughtless summer, no, but a good one, on the whole. Hope things go well with you, too…I heard from Dorothy that you both had a nice lunch together in London. The Connaught. My idea of a pretty dining room. I do greatly appreciate those lines in the mail. Best wishes to you, and added thanks. Jerry.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (vertical fold through one letter of signature) and the date circled by a secretary. Salinger has been a recluse since the 1950s and anything signed by him is rare and highly prized. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $300)

547. Egon Schiele. Influential and forward-looking Austrian artist (1890–1918) who takes a place among the leading figures of the Expressionist movement of the early twentieth century. Schiele was among the millions of Europeans who succumbed to the Spanish flu during the epidemic of 1918. Scarce printed postcard portrait of Schiele by F. A. Harta, signed in pencil by Schiele with his “block” signature, “Egon Schiele, 1917.” Mild scattered soiling and few small, very faint spots, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $300)

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548. May Sar ton.

552. George Bernard Shaw.

Original typed manuscript for her memoir entitled “Plant Dreaming Deep,” originally published in 1968, on ten 8.5 x 11 pages, signed in ink on the last page, “May Sarton, From Plant Dreaming Deep.” This is the original prologue for the book, titled The Ancestor Comes Home. Accompanied by an unsigned paperback edition of the book. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Bank check, 5.75 x 3, filled out and signed as “G. Bernard Shaw,” payable to J. D. Singer for £5, January 5, 1945. Matted with a photo to an overall size of 11.5 x 13.5. In very good condition, with ink and punch cancellations to signature and light soiling with a few small stains. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

549. Maurice Sendak. Popular author and illustrator (born 1928) of such children’s classics as Where the Wild Things Are and In the Night Kitchen. Signed book: In der Nachtküche [In the Night Kitchen]. German edition. Zürich: Diogenes Verlag, 1971. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8.75 x 11.25. Signed in ink on the front free end page “Maurice Sendak,” Sendak adding a drawing of the book’s protagonist, Mickey. A touch of very subtle edge wear to jacket, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200) 550. Dr. Seuss. Perfect ballpoint signature, “Dr. Seuss,” on an offwhite 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition, with a small authentication label affixed to lower right, easily matted out.

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551. Dr. Seuss.

Signed book: The Seven Lady Godivas. Limited signed first edition of the 1987 reissue (this copy No. 294 of 300).

NY: Random House, 1987.

Hardcover with slipcase, 7.75 x 10.25. Signed in black ink on the limitation page. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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553. Upton Sinclair. Influential Pulitzer Prize–winning American author (1878–1968) of such muckraking classics as The Jungle, Boston, and Oil!, the last serving as the basis of the Academy Award–winning 2007 film There Will Be Blood. Early ALS signed “U. Sinclair,” one page on a 3.25 x 5.5 government postcard, postmarked December 31, 1901. Sinclair writes to the publisher Funk & Wagnalls. In part: “In my recent letter … I mentioned an article, ‘A Review of Reviewers,’ which would probably appear in the Atlantic. It has proven too long. I write lest you mention that fact anywhere….” In very good condition, with scattered light soiling with a few small creases and edge dent. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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On the etymology of “stalag” “A Nazi word for prisoner of war camp” 554. Upton Sinclair. TLS signed “Upton,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, personal letterhead, November 9, 1948. Sinclair writes to Martin Birnbaum in New York City. In part: “I wish that I could have heard your lecture. Thank you for your very kind answer to my circular letter….

‘Stalag’ is a Nazi word for prisoner of war camp. The Lag is Lager and the Sta, I suppose, is Staats….” Vertical fold through signature and toning and a few small creases to bottom margin (well away from signature), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA...(MB $100)

A variation on his most famous work 555. Samuel Francis Smith. Boston-born Baptist minister and academic (1808–1895) best known as the lyricist of “America” (“My Country ’Tis of Thee”), written while he was a student at Andover Theological Seminary. Smith’s stirring patriotic song, set to the same melody as the British national anthem (“God Save the Queen”), served as a de facto national anthem for much of the 19th century. Lengthy AQS on two adjacent lightly lined off-white 5 x 8 sheets, signed “By S. F. Smith, D.D.” and dated “This autograph was written June 13, 1893.”

Smith pens the text of a poem/essay titled “The Eve of Decoration Day,” which incorporates a number of phrases from “America.” In part: “In the afternoon before Decoration Day, I saw, in the house of a friend, about thirty children and young ladies, seated on the carpet: The house was the home of one of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The young people were gathering many cut flowers into bouquets; and, while they worked, they sang, from time to time, snatches of the National Hymn, ‘My country, ’tis of thee.’ Sweet in the innocence of youth/ Born of the brave and free,/They wove fair garlands, while they sang/‘My country, ’tis of thee’;/How every bosom swelled with joy,/ And thrilled with grateful pride,/As, fond, the whispering cadence breathed,/‘Land where my fathers died ’…. I hailed with promise of the scene,/Gladness as in the strain,/The glorious land is safe, while love/Still swells the fond refrain;/And what shall be our sure defence?/Who guards our liberty?/Not man, not arms, alone, we look,/‘Our father’s God, to Thee.’” Short edge separations at horizontal folds (slightly touching a few words) and a touch of mild handling wear, otherwise fine, clean condition.

The writing is dark and distinct throughout. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.....(MB $200)

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SWEET LAND OF LIBERTY SMITH pens all four stanzas of “America” 556. Samuel Francis Smith.

AQS on two lightly lined offwhite 4.5 x 7.5 sheets, signed at the conclusion “S. F. Smith” and dated “1832 [the year originally written]—1877” [the year of this copy]. Smith pens all four stanzas of “America.” In part: “My country, ’tis of thee,/Sweet land of liberty,/Of thee I sing;/Land where my fathers died,/Land of the pilgrims’ pride,/ From every mountainside,/Let freedom ring…. Our father’s God to Thee,/Author of liberty,/To Thee we sing./Long may our land be bright,/ with freedom’s holy light,/Protect us by Thy might,/Great God our King.” Matted and framed with a photo and printed transcript to an overall size of 21.75 x 17.75. In very good condition overall, with ink a shade or two light but fully legible, each sheet affixed to mat board, and complete horizontal separation to each sheet (lightly touching a few words; one separation with small chip, not touching text; stabilized by mounting). Examples of this classic of collectible Americana including all four stanzas have become quite elusive. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

558. Edward Steichen. Important photographer (1879–1973) who was one of the pioneering figures in the field of “art” photography. In 2006, a copy of his 1904 photograph “The Pond—Moonlight” sold at auction for $2.9 million, setting a new record for the medium. Satiny matte-finish 7.25 x 9.5 photo of the older Steichen, signed in ballpoint “Edward Steichen, 1964.” In very good condition, with scattered dings and small creases (touching face), slightly irregular ink flow, and a few spots of skinning to reverse. Steichen is uncommon in signed images. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

557. Wole Soyinka. Nobel prizewinning playwright, poet and novelist. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed vertically in black ballpoint. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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559. William Steig.

American author and illustrator (1907–2003) best known for his distinctive cartoons for the New Yorker and for such popular children’s books as Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Shrek!, and the Doctor De Soto series. ALS signed “Bill,” 8.5 x 11, November 8, 1989. Steig writes to Mary. In part: “This past week I felt more like writing than drawing, so I wrote another Doctor de Soto book (I’ve never done anything in the nature of a series before) which my editor likes very much. My editor, incidentally, may move to another publisher, & if he does, I’ll probably follow him. I hope he stays because I prefer to have all my eggs in one basket. (There is already one egg at Simon & Schuster & one at Godine). I hope you succeeded in getting tickets to Midsummer Night’s Dream. I love that play….” In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

561. Paul Strand. Acclaimed American photographer (1890–1976) best known for his central and pioneering role in helping to establish the discipline and acceptance of modern “fine art” photography in the early decades of the 20th century.

ALS signed Paul, one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, March 14, 1964.

Strand writes from Orgeval, France to fellow photographer Vito Cioffero in New York City. In part: “At Xmas we were in Ghana, as you may know, on Xmas day itself, way up in the interior, working so continuously that this year we had no time to send greetings to you and all other friends…. On returning here with all the undeveloped film which passed through 3 months of tropical heat with us, into the darkroom [sic] and getting it developed was imperative. Not that it’s done, and with pretty good results, I have been able and with pleasure to look at your work in the magazine…. To the creator of some very good photographs—very sensitive and satisfying. Naturally I like some better than others….” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope bearing Strand’s [full] return signature and address. Intersecting mailing folds, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

562. Arthur Szyk. Polishborn American artist (1894–1951) best known for his works on Jewish subjects and his anti-Axis illustrations and caricatures during World War II. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Szyk, payable to Clinton Van Der Water for $15.00, October 13, 1948.

In very good condition, with usual punch cancellations (not touching signature), vertical folds (one to first name) and slight brushing and blotting to last name. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

560. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Distinguished author (1811– 1896) whose epochal 1852 novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin brought the issue of slavery to the fore of American consciousness and became one of the enduring classics of 19th-century literature. Ink endorsement, “H. B. Stowe,” on the reverse of a 6.75 x 2.5 business check from the publishers Ticknor & Fields made out to her for $200.00 and dated September 16, 1865. The payment may relate to Stowe’s book House and Home Papers, issued by the publisher in the same year.

Punch cancellation and faint stain (away from signature), and check inlaid to a slightly larger sheet and silked on both sides, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $150)

563. Rabindranath Tagore. Indian poet, playwright, and philosopher and author (1861–1941) who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913.

Signed book: Sadhana. Later printing. NY: Macmillan Company, 1916. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 164 pages. Signed in ink on a front blank. Mild soiling and rubbing to covers (slight fraying at spine ends), a few tiny tears at front hinge, and previous owner’s bookplate, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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566. Alfred Lord Tennyson. Distinguished British poet (1809–1892) who was one of the most highly regarded and influential literary figures of the Victorian era. Bank check, 7.25 x 3, filled out and signed as “A. Tennyson,” payable to Samuel Webber for £6.4.1, May 2, 1872. Faint vertical folds, usual bank stamps and punch cancellations (away from signature), and pen cancellation to signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $150)

Requesting the delivery of prints 5 6 7. J o h n Trumbull.

564. Rabindranath Tagore. Matte-finish sepia 6.5 x 8.75 photo tipped to its original 9.5 x 14 mount, signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the mount, “To Baron Professor Alexander Koranyi in grateful remembrance of his kind friendship,12th November 1926,” adding a phrase (his name?) in his native language, and signing again beneath the image “Rabindranath Tagore.” In fair condition, with loss to top left corner (slightly touching first word of inscription), mild soiling and toning to mount, and several large, somewhat fragile cracks and partial separations to mount (horizontal crack to lower edge of signature). The writing is clear and dark, and most of the faults are well within the means of restoration. R&R COA.…(MB $200) 565. John Tenniel. British illustrator (1820– 1914) best known for his collaborations with Lewis Carroll on the Alice in Wonderland books.

Third-person ALS, one page, 4.25 x 7, April 24, 1895. In full: “Sir John Tenniel presents his compliments to Mrs. Gully and begs to return—with many thanks—the two portraits of ‘The Speaker’ she was so kind as to lend to Mrs. Lucy.”

In fine, bright condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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Distinguished American painter (1756– 1843) best known for his vivid historical scenes, and in particular for his epic canvas “Declaration of Independence,” which appears on the two-dollar bill.

ALS signed “ J n . Tr u m bull,” 8 x 9.75, September 2, 1808. Trumbull writes to David Lenox in Philadelphia. In part: “My letters from Mr. Camman complain of want of success in his pursuit, of course I presume he has not given you much trouble about delivering prints. Will you be so good, upon the receipt of this, as to cause the box which I left in your hands to be carefully nailed up; (the prints being first secured by placing one of the pasteboards at top, & securing it with a batten, unless the box be full) & shipped by one of the coasters to the care of your brother Robert in New York?—& will you at the same time, cause the tin case to be enclosed in a box (least iy should be opened, & the contents injured) & shipped at the same time to the same address?…” The recipient was a U.S. Marshal; his brother, Robert, as well as Robert’s wife, Rachel, were the subject of portraits by Trumbull. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (vertical fold to last name; short edge separations and a few associated chips), two circular stains to body, and scattered toning and mild handling wear. The signature is large, dark, and clean.

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569. Andy Warhol. FDC, 6.5 x 3.5, 1978, with a cachet honoring the 200th Anniversary of the French Alliance, signed twice in black felt tip “Andy Warhol.” In fine condition. R&R COA........…(MB $100)

570. Andy Warhol. Art inAmerica magazine, dated May/June 1971, 9 x 12, 136 pages, and featuring Warhol on the cover, signed across the bottom of the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few corner creases to cover and some light handling wear. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

568. Andy Warhol. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Warhol engaged in conversation, signed vertically in black felt tip.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower left. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Both full and “butterfly” signatures

571. James Abbott McNeil Whistler. Pioneering and influential American-born artist (1834–1903), best known for his distinctively evocative portraits, city- and landscapes, and the “Arrangement in Gray and Black,” aka “Whistler’s Mother.” Choice ink signature and inscription, “Dear Miss O’Malley, With great pleasure, J. McNeil Whistler,” on an off-white 6.25 x 4 sheet. He adds his well-known “butterfly” signature, making for an unusual combination! The slightest hint of light handling wear, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA...(MB $200)

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574. Owen Wister. American writer (1860– 1938) best known for his Western novel The Virginian. Two items: 1902 TLS to [M. A. DeWolfe] Howe at The Youth’s Companion magazine, bringing to his attention a writer named Mrs. A. K. Arnold; and a 1904 TLS to Howe enclosing a “sermon” [not present], describing it as “a little tonic in the immense sugar of our self-complaiscence [sic].” In fine condition, with trimming to bottom edge of first letter, mailing fold to signature of second letter, and mild handling wear. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

572. Ella Wheeler Wilcox. American poet and essayist (1850–1919) perhaps best remembered for the opening lines of her poem “Solitude”: “Laugh and the world laughs with you, Weep, and you weep alone.” Five items: Undated ALS to The Youth’s Companion magazine enclosing two poems; unsigned handwritten poem, titled “Your Mission,” possibly one of the items referred to in the letter; and three receipts acknowledging payment for submissions, dated 1894–1899, each signed by Wilcox. In fine condition overall, with folds and scattered light handling wear, and smudge to first name on one receipt. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

DANDY Characteristic signed photo of OSCAR WILDE 573. Oscar Wilde. Exceptional 4.25 x 6.5 Alfred Ellis cabinet photo of an elegantly dressed Wilde with his hand on his hip, a flower in his lapel, and a cigarette in his hand, boldly signed in ink. In very good to fine condition, with light scattered soiling, light corner wear, a bit of scuffing and a few minor surface marks to background, and the image just a shade light. The signature itself is as bold as the day it was signed. A fin-de-si cle treasure for the literary collector! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $500) Art & Literature

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575. Jamie Wyeth. Highly regarded American artist (born 1946). A member of the distinguished Wyeth dynasty of painters (which includes grandfather N. C. Wyeth and father Andrew Wyeth), he had his first one-man show in New York City at the age of 20. Exhibition program, 11 x 7.75, 30 pages, for Wyeth’s exhibition at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine, in 1969. Program consists of illustrations of the works being exhibited. Signed and inscribed on the title page in black ink, “For Raymond Beck - Best wishes, Jamie Wyeth.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

577. John Wyndham. Highly regarded British science fiction author (1903–1969) best known for the plants-goneberserk classic Day of the Triffids and The Midwich Cuckoos, which served as the basis for the horror classic Village of the Damned. Vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 7.5 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Mrs. Jolly from John Wyndham, Sept. 1957.” Very slight trimming to margins and slightly indistinct contrast of signature against background, otherwise fine, fresh condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

576. N. C. Wyeth. Renowned American artist (1882–1945) and patriarch of a family of distinguished painters including son Andrew (born 1917) and grandson Jamie (born 1946).

Best known for his illustrations for such classic literary works as Treasure Island, Last of the Mohicans, and Robinson Crusoe, N. C. Wyeth long sought recognition as a “serious” artist, drawing sharp distinctions between the worlds of commercial and fine art. The inclusion of his works in scores of distinguished museum collections provides, perhaps, the most compelling testimony to the realization of his goals. Signed book: Treasure Island (illustrated by N. C. Wyeth). Later printing. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1921.

Hardcover, 7.25 x 9.5, 273 pages. Signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the half-title page, “Xmas greetings to John Myers [illegible], N. C. Wyeth, 1922.” In good condition, with soiling and light wear to covers (light crease to one corner), light toning, soiling, and scattered staining to interior (including signed page; mostly marginal), light edge wear to a few pages, owner’s bookplate and adhesive security label, and rear hinge cracked and slightly loose. The inscription and signature are clean, dark, and mostly unaffected. Wyeth is uncommon in signed copies of this, one of his best-known efforts. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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578. Brad Anderson.

Original signed felt tip sketch of Marmaduke on a white 10 x 13 canvas board. Double matted to an overall size of 14 x 17. In very fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

581. Baseball Bat: Brad Anderson. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Brad Anderson model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel by Anderson, adding a profile sketch of Marmaduke. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

582. Baseball Bat: Tom Armstrong. Official Adirondack Big Stick Tom Armstrong model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel by Armstrong, adding a sketch of Marvin above his signature. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

579. Carl Barks. Color 17 x 10.75 catalog gatefold photo of Barks’ work The Golden Fleece Adeventure, featuring Scrooge McDuck, Donald Duck, and his nephews, signed in the lower border in black felt tip.

In fine condition, with bisecting ver tical fold f rom binding, a s wel l a s a couple of staple holes in fold. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

583. Baseball Bat: Art Clokey. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Art Clokey model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel by Clokey, adding small sketches of Gumby and Pokey. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

584. Baseball Bat: Will Elder. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Will Elder model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

585. Baseball Bat: George Gately. Official Rawlings 580. Carl Barks. Color 8.5

Adirondack Big Stick George Gately model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel by Gately, adding a large sketch of Heathcliff next to his signature. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

x 11 sales catalog photo of Barks work Pirate Gold, the first Donald Duck four color comic cover, depicting Donald Duck and his nephews discovering buried treasure, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with creasing and slight paper loss to left edge.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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586. Baseball Bat: Stan Goldberg. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Stan Goldberg model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel by Goldberg, adding a self-portrait sketch as well. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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587. Baseball Bat: Stan Goldberg. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Stan Goldberg model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel, “Merry Christmas from Stan Goldberg and Archie,” adding a color sketch of Archie and a Christmas wreath. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

593. Baseball Bat: Bil Keane. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Bil Keane model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel, with Keane adding a nice sketch of Dolly singing Take Me Out to the Ball Game. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

588. Baseball Bat: Bill Griffith. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Bill Griffith model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel by Griffith, adding two detailed sketches of Zippy and himself next to his signature. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

594. Baseball Bat: Hank Ketcham. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Hank Ketcham model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel, by Ketcham adding three very nice sketches of Dennis the Menace, Mr. Wilson, and Ruff around the barrel. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

589. Baseball Bat: Matt Groening. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Matt Groening model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel, with Groening adding a nice sketch of Bart Simpson next to his signature, as well as “Fish Face,” on the bottom of the knob. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

595. Baseball Bat: Stan Lee. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Stan Lee model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel, “Stan Lee ‘95.” Accompanied by a 1995 TLS from Marvel Films acknowledging the bat. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

590. Baseball Bat: Cathy Guisewite. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Cathy Guisewite model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel by Guisewite, adding a very nice full-length Cathy sketch, sending holiday wishes. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

596. Baseball Bat: Dick Locher. Official Rawlings Ad-

591. Baseball Bat: Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Hanna-Barbera model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel by Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, adding a sketch of Fred Flintstone under his signature. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

597. Baseball Bat: Bill Melendez. Official RawlingsAdirondack

irondack Big Stick Dick Locher model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel by Locher, adding a great profile sketch of Dick Tracy sending his greetings. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Big Stick Bill Melendez model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel, adding a great full-length sketch of Snoopy in his batting stance. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

598. Baseball Bat: Dan Piraro. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Dan Piraro model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel by Piraro, adding a great detailed caricature sketch of himself as Elvis with a toucan and chihuahua on his shoulders, as well as modifying the barrel’s label. In very fine condition. R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

592. Baseball Bat: Johnny Hart. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Johnny Hart model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel by Hart.

In ver y fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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604. Mel Blanc. ALS, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 24, 1985. Blanc recalls how he came out of a coma.

In part, “The doctor came…to see if I was going to come out of my coma. He would say ‘How are you feeling today Mel.’ I could not hear him. Then one day he said ‘Hey Bugs Bunny - I answered him - ‘Just fine Doc - How are you?’ When I said that he knew I was going to come out of my coma.” In fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

599. Baseball Bat: Ben Templeton and Tom Forman. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Forman and Templeton model baseball bat signed in black felt tip by Ben Templeton and Tom Forman, adding a sketch of Mike Motley under the signatures. Accompanied by a 1995 TLS from Foreman regarding where he should place his sketch on the bat. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

600. Baseball Bat: Garry Trudeau. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Garry Trudeau model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel, “G. B. Trudeau,” adding a sketch of Doonesbury in a football helmet next to his signature. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

605. Mel Blanc. Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Blanc surrounded by his animated friends, signed in black ink, “Eh what’s up Doc? ‘Bugs Bunny & Gang’ Mel Blanc.”

In very fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

601. Baseball Bat: Mort Walker. Official Rawlings Big Stick Mort Walker model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel, “Mort Walker, 6/6/94,” adding a great sketch of Beetle Bailey above his signature. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

602. Baseball Bat: Tom Wilson. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Tom Wilson model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel by Wilson, adding a small sketch of Ziggy. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

603. Baseball Bat: Dean Young and Stan Drake. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Young and Drake model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel by Dean Young and Stan Drake, adding a nice sketch of Dagwood Bumstead. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 606. Dik Browne. Original hand-inked nine panel Hi and Lois Sunday comic strip, dated March 22, 1970, on a 20.5 x 14.5 piece of off-white artist’s cardstock, with pasted on title panel. Strip depicts Trixie taking an afternoon nap, only to be awoken by the rest of her siblings returning home from school. Signed in ink in a lower panel, “Browne.” Double matted and framed to an overall size of 25.25 x 19.5. Pencil notations, old tape remnants and a bit of light toning, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

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Dolly, Ziggy, Marmaduke, and Sgt. Snorkel... all on one ball 607. Cartoonists. Official Rawlings American League Cal Ripken, Jr. commemorative baseball signed in ink on the side panels by four different cartoonists, each adding a sketch of one of their characters. Signers are: Bil Keane (Billy), Tom Wilson (Ziggy), Mort Walker (Sgt. Snorkel), and Brad Anderson (Marmaduke). Three of the sketches are inscribed to Kain. In very fine condition. R&R COA.................…(MB $100)

608. Bob Clampett.

American animator, producer, director, and puppeteer (19131984), best known for his work on the Looney Tunes series of cartoons from Warner Bros. Felt tip signature and inscription, “To Terry - Best always - Bob Clampett,” on the front of a partial off-white 8.5 x 8 sheet music cover to the Merrie Melodie cartoon Corny Concerto. In fi ne condition, with a few creases and slightly uneven edges. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

610. Disney: Dickie Jones. Walt Disney’s Pinocchio album, signed in blue felt tip, “Sincerely, Dickie Jones, the voice of Pinocchio.” In fine condition. The record is included. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

611 . Roy O. Disney.

Walt’s brother and cofounder of the Walt Disney Company. Color 10.75 x 13.5 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Nolin Browning, with best wishes, Roy O. Disney.”

Some light contrast to signature and inscription against Disney’s jacket, otherwise fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 2 0 0 )

609. Disney: Adriana Caselotti.

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo from Snow White, s i g n e d in blue felt tip, “ Voice of Snow White Adriana Caselotti.” In very fine condition.

R & R C OA . …

(MB $100)

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DINNER WITH DISNEY

The animation pioneer signs with GABLE, FLYNN and others 612. Walt Disney. Menu from the Presidential Dining Room of the Mayflower Hotel, Washington, 9 x 12, May 13, 1942, signed on the cover in fountain pen by Walt Disney, Dottie Lamour, Clark Gable, Melvyn Douglas, Jeanette MacDonald, and Errol Flynn. According the consignor, the item was obtained directly from the former maitre d’ of the hotel in 1948.

Disney’s presence in Washington at that time may well have been related to the production of animated propaganda films Comic Art & Animation

to aid the war effort, which constituted a large part of the studio’s output for the next several years. Among the other films in production at Disney Studios in 1942 was the now-classic Third Reich satire “Der Fuehrer’s Face,” starring Donald Duck.

In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, rubbing, and handling wear, slightly indistinct contrast to first letter of Disney’s signature against background, and a few slits to back panel. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.......(MB $300)

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GETTING HIS IRISH UP DISNEY signs at the Dublin world premiere of his live-action Emerald Isle fantasy

613. Walt Disney. Souvenir program from the world premiere of the live-action Disney film Darby O’Gill and the Little People at the Theatre Royal, Dublin, June 24, 1959, 8.5 x 11, signed in various inks on the inside cover and first page by Disney and several of the film’s stars, including Sean Connery, Jimmy O’Dea, Frankie Day (inscribing), Barbara Steele, J. G. Devlin, Jim MacArthur, and director Robert Stevenson. The book includes photos, an essay by Disney, and several ads with tie-ins to the film. Also included are two original unsigned public-

ity photos h issued d in conjunction with h the h fil film, two vintage signed photos of Sharpe (one inscribed), and a vintage photo signed and inscribed by Jimmy O’Dea. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Phil Sears and a letter of provenance from the son of the original owner, who published a biography of O’Dea. In very good condition, with light soiling to signed pages (away from signatures) and rubbing, soiling, and handling wear to covers. The signatures are large and clear. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.......(MB $300)

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ONCE UPON A

DREAM

DISNEY signs an image from his 1959 classic Sleeping Beauty 614. Walt Disney. Vintage color reproduction of an original production cel from Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, featuring Princess Aurora as Briar Rose, dipping her toe in a lake while surrounded by her forest friends, boldly signed on the mat in brown artist’s crayon, “Best wishes, Walt Disney.”

Presented in the original frame, the reverse bearing a Walt Disney Productions label describing the item and detailing the animation process, measuring 17.75 x 15.5 overall. Sleeping Beauty was in production for nearly the entire decade of the 1950s. Story work began in 1951; voices were recorded in 1952; animation took place from 1953 to 1958; and the stereophonic musical score, partly based on Tchaikovsky’s Comic Art & Animation

ballet of the same name, was recorded in 1957. The film is notable in animation history as the last Disney feature to use hand-inked cels. During its original release, Sleeping Beauty was criticized as being slowly paced and having little character development, and returned only half the invested sum of $6,000,000, nearly bankrupting the studio. Since then, the film has gained a following and is today hailed as one of the best animated features ever made, thanks to its stylized designs by painter and art director Eyvind Earle, its lush music score, and its large-format widescreen and stereophonic sound presentation. In fine condition. PSA/ DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.......................(MB $500)

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Impressive signed photo off WALT DISNEY 615. Walt Disney. Great glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed vertically in blue ballpoint along the left edge. The consignor notes that signature was originally acquired as Disney was serving as the Grand Marshal of the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena in 1966. A few months before appearing in the parade, Disney held a press conference oďŹƒcially announcing his plans for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Disney’s involvement in the de-

velopment of Disney World ended in late 1966 when, after many years of chain smoking, he was diagnosed with lung cancer. On November 30, Disney collapsed in his home, but was revived by paramedics, and was taken back to the hospital, where he died on December 15. Some scattered light creases and surface marks, otherwise fine condition.

A most pleasing example boasting a large, bold signature!

PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA...............(MB $500)

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616. Walt Disney. Original vintage off-white presentation mat, 18 x 16, which originally held a print or celluloid drawing of the cartoon Toot, Whistle, Plunk, and Boom, and now holds a satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Disney at work, nicely signed in the lower right corner in bold artist’s pencil, “Walt Disney.”

In fine condition, with mild edge toning, and a corner crease and old tape mark to lower right corner. PSA/ DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA................…(MB $300)

617. Walt Disney.

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Disney, payable to Walt Disney Special Acct. for $950, November 5, 1952. In fine condition, with the usual punch cancellations, not affecting signature. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $500)

618. Bud Fisher. Original hand-inked six panel Mutt and Jeff daily comic strip, dated October 21, 1926, on a 30 x 11 piece of off-white artist’s cardstock. Strip shows Mutt trying an old college trick by kicking a can off his head at Jeff, with Jeff getting the last laugh. Signed in ink in the last panel, “Fisher,” and signed in the top border, “Mutt and Jeff - This is the little fellow’s idea of a pleasant time

by Bud Fisher.” In very good condition, with scattered toning, tack holes to borders, several creases, and a rough bottom edge. R&R COA.…(MB $100) Comic Art & Animation

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619. Stan Goldberg. Original art for a 26 panel Archie comic story entitled “Snta Cause” on six 11.5 x 17.5 sheets. This is the complete original artwork for the story in the July issue of Archie #553, inked by Stan Goldberg, and signed

by Goldberg in red ink in the first third. Strip revolves around Archie scaring Mr. Lodge so badly it results in Lodge playing Santa and giving away money to the public. Archie and Veronica must scare him back to reality before he gives it all away. Also included is a copy of Goldberg’s complete pencil work-up of the comic. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

622. Bil Keane.

Original handinked five panel Channel Chuckles Sunday comic strip, dated December 8, 1957, on a 23 x 16 piece of off-white artist’s cardstock. Strip depicts several different scenes revolving around the television, with three pasted on captions and title, signed under the title in black felt tip by Keane. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, and a few notations. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

623. Bil Keane. Original ink sketch of Dolly on a 6.5 x 3.5 1982 FDC with a cachet honoring “Aging Together,” signed “Bil Keane, 11-21-92.” A hint of subtle soiling, other wise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 624. Hank Ketcham.

Original signed pencil sketch of Dennis the Menace riding horseback atop his father, a mock-up for a daily strip, with pencil caption in Ketcham’s hand also, on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet. Signed in the top border, “Hank Ketcham 10-8-94.” In fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

620. Chester Gould. Original vintage signed and inscribed ink and watercolor sketch of Dick Tracy, Junior Tracy, Chief Bragdon, B. O. Plenty, and Gravel Gertie on an off-white 7.25 x 10 card, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Billy and Brad Bivens with our very best, Chester Gould.” Mild vertical rippling, and some mild toning, otherwise fine condition.

Great assortment of characters not all normally found together except in the comics. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

621. Bil Keane. Original vintage signed and inscribed ink and watercolor sketch of Billy, Jeffy, and Dolly on an off-white 4.25 x 2 card, signed and inscribed “Best wishes to Mrs. John H. Mason! Bil Keane and the Family Circus.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial spots. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

625. Walter Lantz. Two original pencil production drawings of Chilly Willy, one from “Chilly’s Cold War,” each on an off-white 12.5 x 10.5 animation sheet, signed in black felt tip “Walter Lantz.” Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from MGM/Universal. In fine condition, with slightly irregular ink flow to one signature (Lantz retracing a few letters) and slight haloing of ink. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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626. The Mousetrap. Spiral-bound signed book: The Mousetrap. First issue.

Los Angeles: 1937. Softcover, 9.25 x 12. Signed on the limitations page indicating this is a limited edition of 500 copies, this being number 160, in ink and felt tip by eight Disney animators including Marc Davis, Bill Justice, Ken Andersen, and Bob Jones. This book was designed by Ward Ritchie for the staff members of the Walt Disney Studios featuring off-the-record skits and drawings made by Disney’s artists, including several nude scenes, which have been highlighted in color by one of the animators. In fine condition, with small area of cover loss to lower left, and some slight page toning. Rare Disney in-house material from animation’s Golden Age. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

627. Grim Natwick. Printed signed and inscribed ink sketch of a modern-day and very hot-looking Betty Boop on an offwhite 8.5 x 14 sheet signed and inscribed in felt tip, “To Terry, Grim Natwick.” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Not your average limited edition

628. Charles Schulz. Signed book: Snoopy: Not Your Average Dog. Limited first edition of 2,000 copies (this copy No. 1106).

San Francisco: Collins Publishers, 1996. Hardcover with slipcase, 9.25 x 9.25, 78 pages. Signed in black felt tip on a front blank. The original 3-D glasses that accompanied the book are included. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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632. Spiderman: Floro Dery. Original signed and inscribed ink sketch of Spider Man on a white 7.75 x 11 card, inscribed at the top, “Dear Jerry Redlich, I received your letter January 25, 1985.

Anyway, here’s a drawing of Spider-Man just for you,” and signed at the bottom by Dery, printing his name underneath his signature. In very fine condition. R&R COA...(MB $100)

629. Charles Schulz. FDC with a cachet honoring Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse, signed on the front in black ballpoint, “Charles M. Schulz.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

630. Charles Schulz. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Schulz seated on in a chair, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Charles M. Schulz.” Presented in a hinged frame with a printed sketch of Snoopy, to an overall size of 18 x 11 opened. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 631. Simpsons.

633. Myron Waldman. Limited edition animation cel titled “Anchor Parking,” numbered AP 44/50 (from an edition of 500 plus 50 artist’s proofs), 12 x 10, showing Popeye parking his car on the street with an anchor, signed in black felt tip “Myron Waldman.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Brad-bound copy of a script for “Treehouse of Horror XVI,” signed on the cover in black felt tip by Nancy Cartwright, Pamela Hayden, adding “Your pal Millhouse,” Dan Ca stel laneta, adding “Homer Simpson,” and in black ballpoint by Hank Azaria, adding “Hi from More, Apu &,” before his signature. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

634. Mort Walker. Original hand-inked three panel Beetle Bailey daily comic strip, dated September 26, 1966, on a 19 x 6.5 piece of off-white artist’s cardstock. Strip depicts Beetle fawning all over a friend’s wife, essentially breaking his code of doing no work, which puts Sarge into a trance-like state of surprise.

Signed in black ink in the last panel by Walker. In very good condition, with no title panel, scattered toning and soiling, and a couple pencil notations to borders. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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638. Christina Aguilera. Com635. ABBA. Arrival album, signed on the cover in gold ink by all four. In very good condition, with light rubbing and edge wear (a few small tears and splits), scattered small creases and surface marks (crease lightly touching one signature), and a piece of tape to back cover. The record is included. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

plete issue of Ro l l i n g S t o n e magazine for November 14, 2002, featuring Aguilera barely covered by a guitar, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. R&R

C OA . … ( M B

$100)

639. Christina Aguilera. Enertainment Weekly magazine, dated March 31, 2000, featuring Christina Aguilera tugging her pant laces, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA....(MB$100)

6 3 6 . A B B A . C o l o r c a r d s to c k 5.7 5 x 4 p h o to , s i g n e d b y all four in ballpoint. Small corner crease and a few subtle surface marks, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…............(MB $100) 637. Aerosmith. Signed book: Walk This Way. First edition, first printing. NY: Avon Books, 1997. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 513 pages.

Signed in black ink on a front blank by all five: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer. Light rubbing and small piece of tape to front of jacket, and remainder mark to bottom edge, otherwise fine, clean condition. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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640. Duane Allman and Friends. To Bonnie from Delaney (Delaney & Bonnie & Friends) album, signed on the back cover in ballpoint and felt tip by Duane Allman, Bobby Whitlock, Bonnie Bramlett, and one other, and signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Little Richard. Slightly indistinct contrast to a few signatures against background (Little Richard’s rather light), and light ring and edge wear and rubbing, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

641. America. History - America’s Greatest Hits album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Dan Peek, Gerry Beckley, and Dewey Bunnell.

In fine condition, with light ‘ring of wear’ and a few corner creases. The record is not included.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100) 642. Adam Ant. Friend or Foe promotional album, signed on the cover in black felt tip “Best wishes, Adam Ant, 83,” and “Love, Marco [Pirroni], X.” A touch of mild rubbing to edges, otherwise fine, clean condition. The record is included. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

644. Louis Armstrong.

Louis album, signed and inscribed on the record label in black felt tip, “Hello Elizebeth from Louis Armstrong. The jacket has been signed in ballpoint by jazz bassist Buddy Catlett.” In very good condition, with slightly irregular ink adhesion, indistinct contrast against printing, and a touch of mild rubbing to jacket. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

645. Backstreet Boys. Complete issue of Rolling Stone magazine for December 21, 200, featuring the Backstreet Boys looking ver y excited, signed in blue, black, and silver ink by all five. In fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

646. Beach Boy: Brian Wilson.

Pet Sounds CD quickly signed on the front cover of the booklet.

In fine condition. The CD is included. COA Roger Epperson/ REAL and R&R COA.(MB $100)

643. Louis Armstrong. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Armstrong playing his trumpet, signed and inscribed in green ink “To Frankie A ‘Swell Kid’ from Louis Armstrong.” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and impressions, and mild toning to edges. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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ALL TOGETHER

NOW

Complete set of FAB FOUR signatures 647. Beatles. Vintage pencil signatures, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on a pink 5.5 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition, with two punch holes to left edge, and some scattered light toning to edges, lightly affecting final portion of Lennon’s signature. A nice “matching” set of this increasingly difficult-to-find grouping!

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA....(MB $500)

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BRITAIN’S FABULOUS DISC STARS The BEATLES sign together a day before recording “She Loves You”

648. Beatles. Original concert program for the Beatles’ concert at the ABC Cinema in Great Yarmouth on June 30, 1963, 13 x 8.5 opened (as presented), signed by all four near their group photo, as follows: “John Lennon XXX,” “Ringo Starr XXX,” and “George Harrison XXXX,” all in blue fountain pen; and “Paul McCartney XXX,” in blue ballpoint. Billed as “Britain’s Fabulous Disc Stars,” the Beatles went last on a program of nine numbers that also included The Terry Young Combo, the Brook Brothers, and others. On the following day, July 1, 1963, the Beatles went into the studio to record their quintessential early hit “She Loves You,” the first single by the group to top both the British and American charts. The open program has been mounted to a slightly larger sheet of art paper. In fine condition overall, with a very subtle suggestion of scattered soiling, the program’s original fold touching Harrison, another light vertical fold touching McCartney, light bisecting horizontal fold touching Lennon, and Starr and McCartney slightly overlapping. All of the above points are quite minor, are mentioned only for sake of complete accuracy, and have a minimal effect on the appearance. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA....(MB $500)

649. Beatles: Pete Best. Cream-colored Karera ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in blue felt tip, “Pete Best, The Beatles.” In fine condition. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

650. Beatles: Pete Best. Color satin-finish 18 x 12 photo of a Silver Beatles poster for a Cavern Club engagement, signed in black felt tip by Best. In very fine condition.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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651. Beatles: Pete Best. Tambourine, 8˝ in diameter, signed on the head in blue felt tip

by Best. Typical slight irregularities and discolorations to skin, otherwise fine condition.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

652. Beatles: Pete Best.

Unused 12” drumhead, with the Beatles title affixed to the drumhead, signed in blue felt tip, “Pete Best, The Beatles.” In very fine condition.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Erotic Lennon “Bag One” signed litho 653. Beatles: John Lennon. Erotic brown ink lithograph, 30 x 23, entitled “Erotica #8 Fellatio,” depicting Yoko Ono leaning forward and fellating an “attentive” John Lennon, signed upside down in pencil, “John Lennon.” During their honeymoon in Amsterdam, John used drawing materials previously sent to him and created a series of drawings, mostly of Yoko and himself. By September, John had completed a set of ten drawings, but he was reluctant to speak about the new works. The new set depicted John and Yoko in various acts of love and thus the reason for John’s insecurity. By the time the lithographs were ready for signing, December had arrived.

John and Yoko were in Toronto planning a peace festival and were staying at the farm house of musician Ronnie Hawkins. The lithographs were shipped to Toronto and John methodically scrawled his name over and over again.

It was reported that this was done over endless joints and cups of tea. In January 1970, the first exhibition was held at the London Arts Gallery. During the second day of the exhibition, the gallery was raided by Scotland Yard and eight lithographs were confiscated. A complaint was filed that the gallery had “exhibited to the public eight indecent prints to the annoyance of passengers.” When the case came to court several months later, a Picasso lithograph and catalog of Picasso drawings were produced at Marlborough Street Magistrates Court for comparison with Lennon’s. Ultimately, the case was dismissed and the decision was that it was unlikely that John’s prints would corrupt or deprave. The American opening was a lavish affair held at the Lee Nordness Gallery in New York. All of New York’s art community turned out for the event, including Salvadore Dali. The complete set of Bag One lithographs is on permanent display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In fine condition. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA....(MB $300)

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654. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Signed book: The Beatles Album File and Complete Discography. Poole, Dorset: Blandford Press, 1982. Softcover, 6 x 9, 223 pages.

Signed and inscribed in black ink on the half-title page, “To Becky, Paul McCartney.” In very good condition, with light handling wear with a few creases to covers, mild soiling and spotting to interior and edges, and small authentication label to signed page. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

655. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Ink signature, “Paul McCartney,” on an off-white card. Double matted with a large 11 x 14 photo of a young McCartney and his Hoffner bass, to an overall size of 16 x 21. In very fine condition. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Starr, auteur: Ringo steps behind the camera 656. Beatles: Ringo Starr.

DS, signed twice in green felt tip “R. Starkey,” fourteen pages, 8.5 x 13, May 15, 1973.

An agreement engaging Starr as a producer for the film Born to Boogie. The effort in question, directed by Starr, was a concert film shot at Wembley Stadium starring Marc Bolan and T. Rex, with recording studio scenes featuring Starr and Elton John. The document has also been signed by Neil Aspinall as a director of Apple Films, Ltd. Accompanied by an unsigned invitation to the film’s premiere and a letter of authenticity from Frank Caiazzo. A touch of mild soiling and handling wear, other wise fine condition. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA....(MB $200)

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657. Beatles: Ringo Starr. Bank check, 8 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by in purple felt tip, “R. Starkey,” payable to Film Pintor (International) Ltd. for £3.50.0, stamp January 11, 1973. In fine condition, with expected stamps, and Starr’s signature over bank numbers at bottom. COA Roger Epperson/ REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

661. Bee Gees. Glossy 8 x 10 RSO Records promotional photo, signed in blue felt tip

by Robin, Barry, and Maurice Gibb, all signing first name only.

Some scattered light bends and creases, otherwise fine condition.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

658. Beatles: Ringo Starr.

Satin-finish 4 x 6 photo of Ringo holding his finger to his lips, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In very fine condition. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

659. Beatles: Ringo Starr.

662. Tony Bennett. I Left My Heart in San Francisco album signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The record is included. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

Color 7.5 x 11 cardstock Apple Records photo, signed in black felt tip, “Ringo,” adding a star for his last name. In fine condition, with a couple trivial corner tip dings. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

660. Jeff Beck. Jeff Beck Musical Montage promotional album, signed on the white cardboard window sleeve in blue felt tip.

In very fine condition.

The record is included.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

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663. Leonard Bernstein.

Glossy 5 x 7 profile photo of Bernstein, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

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664. Chuck Berry.

Chuck Berry’s Greatest Hits album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Berry, adding a happy face underneath.

In fine condition, with some scattered light wear to covers and a couple trivial creases. The record is included. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Quoting George M. Cohan 665. Eubie Blake.

African-American songwriter and performer (1883–1983) best known for the 1921 Broadway musical Shuffle Along, which included the song hit “I’m Just Wild About Harry.”

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, October 7, 1976. Blake writes to Mrs. Stern in New York City. In part [his spellings and punctuation retained]: “You should see my working desk, ful of music that I haven’t fenished writing[.] Yes I did hear about the copyright affair…. I was down to Washington to that Meeting, and spoke three minutes… I won’t tell you what happened because it will sound like bragang. So you’ll never know… But call Mr. Drake, and he’ll tell you…. Like Geo. M. Cohan used to sat after each show [the following in red ink]: ‘My Mother thanks you, my Father thanks you, My sister thanks you … and I thank you….” In fine condition, with mild handling wear. R&R COA....(MB $100)

667. Blues Greats. Signed book: Blues Who’s Who by Sheldon Harris. First edition, first printing. New Rochelle: Arlington House, 1979. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8.5 x 11, 775 pages. Signed in various inks on the front free end page or near their respective entries (a few also inscribing) by Casey Jones, A. C. Reed, Luther S. Allison, Carey Bell, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Albert Collins, Richie Havens, Magic Slim, John Lee Hooker (also initialing), J. B. Hutto, A. B. King, Earl King (on a loose slip), and Koko Taylor. In very good to fine condition, with edge wear (including chips and tears) to jacket, soiling, and tape to jacket, mild soiling to edges, light wear to extremities, and previous owners’ ink inscriptions. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $500)

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668. Pattie Boyd.

671. Maria Callas. Re-

Signed book: Wonderful Today. First edition, first printing. London: Headline Review, 2007.

Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 310 pages. Signed in black ink on the title page. A touch of mild edge wear to jacket, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

vered Greek opera singer (1923–1977) widel y regarded as the greatest soprano of all time. Program book from a 1953 production of Il Trovatore at Covent Garden, 7 x 9.5, signed on the cover in ink “Maria Meneghini Callas.” The cover has also been signed by fellow performers Giulietta Simionato and Jess Walters; conductor Alberto Erede has signed on his interior photo. In very good condition, with light rubbing, soiling, and handling wear. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

669. Dave Brubeck.

American jazz c o m p o s e r, pianist and band leader.

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Br ubeck at a piano, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

TURN TURN TURN: Michael Clarke agrees to leave The Byrds “in the best interests of all concerned” 670. The Byrds. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 13, January 3, 1968.

An historic moment in music, as Michael Clarke, “in the best interests of all concerned,” resigns from the legendary band. Clarke agrees to give up his 1/3 interest in the group, leaves with his equipment and royalties, and allows McGuinn and Hillman to continue using the band’s name while agreeing not to use it for his own benefit.

Signed at the conclusion by all three band members. In fine condition, with corner creases, folds, and expected staple and punch holes, and Clarke’s signature ironically just a bit lighter than McGuinn’s and Hillman’s.

A one-of-a-kind piece of rock-and-roll history. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA....(MB $200)

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672. Cab Calloway. Vintage pearlfinish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Conduta, Hi de Ho, Cab Calloway.” In very good condition, with staple hole to top border, collector’s notation to bottom, and some scattered light creases and surface marks. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

673. Cab Calloway. Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in ballpoint “Hi-d-ho, Cab Calloway.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

675. Pablo Casals. Revered Spanish cellist and

674. Carpenters. DS, signed “Richard Carpenter” and “Karen A. Carpenter,” seven pages, 8.5 x 13, February 1, 1973. A contract with Ars Nova wherein the Carpenters are to perform at various functions and to receive $150,000 or 15% of the gross receipts, whichever greater, for the first year. Staple holes and light handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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composer (1876–1973) widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of the instrument.

Early ALS in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, December 23, 1902. Casals writes to an unnamed friend, sending holiday wishes and personal news, and asking whether the recipient is singing Brahms. A touch of mild soiling and handling wear, otherwise fine, bright condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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679. Harry Chapin.

Po p u l a r A m e r i c a n singer and songwriter (1942–1981) of such hits as “Cats in the Cradle” who died in auto accident at the age of 38. Harry Chapin concert program from 1980, 12 x 12, ten pages, signed on the back cover in black felt tip

by Chapin. A few scattered surface marks and scuffs to back cover, other wise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

676. Johnny Cash.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cash performing, quickly signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with just a couple trivial surface marks.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

677. Johnny Cash.

680. Chubby Checker.

Glossy 8 x 10 group photo of the Highwaymen, signed in-person in blue felt tip by Cash.

In fine condition, with light contrast to Cash’s signature against darker area of image. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in ballpoint “Chubby Checker, 95.” A few subtle dings and light corner bends, otherwise fine, clean condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

681. Chubby Checker. Color glossy 12 x 18 photo of a movie poster for Twist Around the Clock, signed in silver ink, “Chubby Checker 08.” In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

682. Chicago. Chicago 17 album signed on the front in black felt tip by eight band members including: Walt Parazaider, Jimmy Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Keith Howland, and Tris Imboden. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In fine condition. The record is included.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

678. Johnny Cash. Vintage Johnny Cash Show Souvenir Picture and Song Book from 1966, 9 x 12, 32 pages, signed on the first inside page in blue ballpoint by Cash, who signs over an unsuccessful first attempt. In fine condition, with scattered dings and creasestocovers,andmildhandlingwear.R&RCOA.…(MB$100)

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683. Chicago. Hot Streets album signed on the front in black felt tip by eight band members, including: Walt Parazaider, Jimmy Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Keith Howland, and Tris Imboden. Some light wear and corner creases, and couple brushes to a couple signatures, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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684. Chicago. Chicago V album signed on the front cover in silver ink by eight members including: Walt Parazaider, Jimmy Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Keith Howland, and Tris Imboden. In fine condition, with some mild wear to edges. The record is included.

COA Roger EpperCOA.…(MB $100)

686. Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, and Bill Wyman. The London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip

by Eric Clapton (nice full signature), and Bill Wyman and in black ballpoint by Steve Winwood. The London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions was released by blues singer Howlin’ Wolf in 1971. It was one of the first of the super session blues albums, that featured a blues legend backed by famous white musicians like Clapton,Winwood, Duane Allman, CharlieWatts,Wyman, and Ian Stewart. In fine condition, with some mild toning and foxing to covers. The record is included. COARoger Epperson/REAL and R&RCOA.…(MB $100) 687. Dave Clark. Drummer and leader of the highly successful 1960s group, The Dave Clark Five. Unused off-white Remo Ambassador coated 10” drumhead, signed in blue felt tip, “Dave Clark ‘08.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

688. Dick Clark. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Dick Clark model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel

by Clark. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 689. Classic British Bands. Printed lyrics to six songs by classic 60s British bands on individual 8.5 x 11 sheets, each signed by respective member(s) of the band. Signers are: Denny Laine (Moody Blues), Jim McCarty and Chris Dreja (Yardbirds), Gerry Marsden (Gerry and the Pacemakers), Spencer Davis (Spencer Davis Group), Hilton Valentine (The Animals), and Spencer James, John McNally, Frank Allen and two other members of The Searchers. Creasing to a couple of pages, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

685. Eric Clapton. Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with light ‘ring of wear’ to cover, some light surface scuffs, and a couple trivial corner tip dings. The record is included.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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690. Nat King Cole.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Cole on stage, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Martha, Best wishes, Nat King Cole.” In very good condition, with scattered corner creases, missing top right corner tip, some light surface marks, and a slight brush to last name of signature. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

691. Nat King Cole.

Vintage glossy 5 x 7 publicity photo of Cole posing casually, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Nat King Cole.” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and surface marks. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

693. Country and Western Stars. Original program from a 1955 show at the Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, 8.5 x 11, signed in various inks on the covers and various pages by Jim Reeves (inscribed), Johnny Horton, Frankie MIller, Carl Smith, Tommy Collins, Marty Robbins, Don Maddox, Hank Locklin, Homer and Jethro, Slim Whitman, Norman Miller, Billy Walker, Jimmy Newman, and one other. Light rubbing, soiling, and ink notations to covers, otherwise fine condition.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

His symphonic masterpiece 692. Aaron Copland. Signed music score: Third Symphony (Hawkes Pocket Scores). New York: Boosey & Hawkes, no date [a later printing]. Softcover, 6.75 x 10.25, 155 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the title page “Aaron Copland, 1971.” Faint corner crease to front and back covers and a few pages toward end, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA....(MB $100)

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694. Countr y Music Stars.

Fo u r o r i g i n a l WEEZ Country Music Shindig programs, all 8.25 x 10.75, all from the 1960s, signed inside and on the covers by over 25 performers and hosts, including: Hank Williams, Jr. (who has signed two programs), Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner, Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, Sonny James, George Jones, Jimmy Dickens, and Loretta Lynn. In very good condition, with some loose pages, scattered light toning and soiling, and handling wear to all programs. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

695. Creedence Clearwater Revival. Glossy 14 x 11 photo of three of the band’s members in the back of a limo, signed in silver ink by John Fogerty, Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford, and Stu Cook. In very fine condition. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

698. Neil Diamond. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Neil Diamond model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel, “Love from Neil Diamond 4/94.” Accompanied by a 1994 TLS from a members of the Friends of Neil Diamond, acknowledging the bat. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

699. Dire Straits: Mark Knopfler. Natural wood-finish VP International ‘stratocasterstyle’ electric guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by Knopfler. In fine condition. R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

696. Miley Cyrus. C o l o r satin-finish 12 x 8 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “Anne!

XOXO, Mi l e y Cyrus.” In very fine condition.

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697. Deep Purple. “Deep purple’ bodied Signature Series ‘stratocasterstyle’ electric guitar, with the band’s name on the body, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Ian Gillan, Steve Morse, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, and Don Airey. In fine condition. R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

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700. Eagles: Randy Meisner. Handwritten lyrics to the opening of “Take It To the Limit” on one 8.5 x 11 sheet of musical manuscript paper.

Meisner writes, “All alone at the end of the of the evening; And the bright lights have faded to blue; I was thinking ’bout a woman who might have loved me and I never knew.” Signed at the bottom in black felt tip by Meisner. It was the first and only A-side of a single on which Meisner sang lead while with the band. It was also the first time neither Don Henley nor Glenn Frey sang lead on the A-side of a single. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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703. Fleetwood Mac. Color 8 x 9.5 German magazine photo, circa 1968–1970, signed in ballpoint by Mick Fleetwood, Danny Kirwan, Jeremy Spencer, Peter Green, and John McVie. Matted to an overall size of 11.5 x 13.5. In very good condition, with light handling wear with a few wrinkles and small creases, and somewhat indistinct contrast to signatures against background. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

701. Electric Light Orchestra: Jeff Lynne. Black-bodied Signature Series ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, bearing the band’s symbol on the body, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Lynne, adding “Medieval Woman,” a reference to Evil Woman. In fine condition. R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

704. Fleetwood Mac. Satinfinish 8 x 10 group photo of the band from 1988, signed in blue felt tip by Ste vie Nicks and in black felt tip by Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christ i n e Mc Vi e , Billy Burnette (ins), and Rick Vito (ins). In fine condition, with some light soiling and a crease to lower right corner, not affecting image or signatures.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

705. Aretha Franklin. Color

702. Duke Ellington. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “To Martha, Lots of luck, Duke Ellington.”

In very good condition, with scattered creases to image, as well as some surface dings and impressions. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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glossy 8 x 10 photo of Franklin belting out a tune on stage, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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706. Marvin Gaye. Popular soul and R&B singer-songwriter (1939–1984) who was one of Motown’s most successful artists during that label’s heyday in the 1960s and 1970s, recording such hits as “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine.”

A day before his 45th birthday, Gaye was shot and killed by his own father during an argument over a business matter. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Gaye, “Marvin P. Gaye, Jr.,” payable to David Goldman for $340.00, Febr uar y 4, 1977. In fine condition, with bisecting ver tical fold, expected stamps and holes, and a couple trivial wrinkles. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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707. George Gershwin. American composer and pianist (1898–1937) who was one of the first musicians to attain resounding international success in both the popular and “serious” spheres. While he occupies a secure place among the most gifted songwriters in the history of music, his output extended far beyond the Broadway stage to include concerti and other large-scale concert works, chamber and instrumental music, and the landmark opera Porgy and Bess. Page from a program featuring a performance by Gershwin with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 5.75 x 9, no date, boldly signed in blue ink. Gershwin played his Concerto in F and the Rhapsody in Blue; his An American in Paris was also on the program. In very fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $200)

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708. Ira Gershwin. Distinguished American lyricist (1896–1983), who, after the death of his brother and principal collaborator, George, in 1937, wrote songs with such notable composers as Jerome Kern, Kurt Weill, Harold Arlen, and Aaron Copland. Vintage sheet music for the song “Someone to Watch Over Me,” signed later on the cover in black felt tip “Ira Gershwin.”

A touch of mild handling wear, and pieces of masking tape to edges of back cover, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

710. Benny Goodman.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in felt tip “To Bryce, Best wishes, Benny Goodman.”

A few dings and surface marks, tiny chip to top edge, and slight brush to last name, otherwise fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

712. Benny Goodman.

Glossy 10 x 8 promotional photo of Goodman playing his clarinet, signed in black felt tip.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In fine condition, with some scattered light dings and creases. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

709. Ira Gershwin. FDC, 6.5 x 3.5, 1973, with a cachet honoring George Gershwin, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Writing to his publisher in the year of the Third Violin Sonata 713. Edvard Grieg.

Important Norwegian composer and pianist (1843–1907) whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as the Piano Concerto in A minor, the incidental music to Peer Gynt, and the Holberg Suite. ALS in Norwegian on a 5.5 x 3.5 government postcard, July 5, 1887. Grieg writes from Bergen to music publisher Carl Warmuth, Jr. Faint glue trace to one edge of address side, otherwise fine, clean, crisp condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . . . . ( M B $ 3 0 0 )

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RELUCTANT SOLDIER

GUTHRIE recounts racially charged Army experiences for his never-completed American Documentary 714. Woody Guthrie. Singer-songwriter (1912–1967) best known for such iconic folk songs as “This Land Is Your Land,” which glories in the spirit of the American landscape and its people. Lengthy handwritten manuscript, signed “Pvt. Woody W. Guthrie #42234634,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.5, August 12, 1945. At the time, Guthrie was preparing to make a series of records titled American Documentary. It is believed that only one record, Struggle: American Documentary (Asch Records #360), later rereleased by Sony Folkways and Stentson Records, was ever completed. The only album notes included with Struggle were those of Moe Asch. The present manuscript evidently comprises notes Guthrie intended to use for the series, which never made it to print. In part: “I met a soldier out on a rifle range down in Texas that was telling a gang of men, ‘There’s good and bad in every church and every race. They just got to be put in their place and made to stay in it. I say give every color his part of town and make him stay in it. My home town had a fight or a killing just about every few days. I’m as good a trade union man as the next one, but I just can’t go in for this mixture of every kind and every color! They’ll always have hell in the unions as long as they try to break the laws of mama nature!’... I told them, ‘Well, I think you’re

both wrong because it just so happens that I make my living making up trade union songs and singing around picket lines, at meetings, rallies, stuff like that. and I’d really like you to see you try to run your town with everybody in a hole of his own color’.... We had to line up, march to our rifles and face our targets out across the field. I didn’t have time right then and there to answer that man. We fired our carbines, our submachine M3’s, drove away singing in our buses.... We remembered a few days ago in a lecture hall a Captain, a psychiatrist, has said, ‘You hear the negro out sing, you see him out march all of the other squadrons because he feels looked down on, and he shows you more friendly spirit out of unity than the other’.... The Captain answered the racial expert pretty well, but of course on the subject of the fighting history of our trade union, the pregnant woman, the thirteen children, he did not have the time nor the authority to tell us about....

I know that this album of Records, ‘American Documentary Number One’ is just a little answer to that soldier out there on that rifle range.

It takes all night to sing the whole answer. But it can be sung....” In fine condition, with light mailing folds and creases, and mild toning. A fascinating document of an important unrealized project and Guthrie’s days as a reluctant soldier. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.....(MB $300)

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715. Guess Who. The Best of the Guess Who, Vol. II album, signed on the cover in blue felt tip

by Burton Cummings, Gary Peterson, Bill Wallace, Donnie McDougall, and Jim Kale.

A touch of mild rubbing and edge wear, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

718. Woody Herman.

Vintage 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Perry, Wo o d y He r man.” In fine condition, with mild toning and scattered dings with a fe w small creases.

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716. W. C. Handy. Pioneering African-American musician (1873–1958), known as the Father of the Blues, who wrote such hits as “Memphis Blues” and “St. Louis Blues.” Signed book: Father of the Blues. Later printing. NY: Macmillan, 1951. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 317 pages. Signed and inscribed in ballpoint on the front free end page, “Mr. Jack Laney with sincere appreciation, William C. Handy, 11-28-1952.” Light toning and rubbing to covers (slight chipping to spine ends) and a touch of mild toning to interior, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

719. Hip Hop Legends. Color glossy 11 x 14 turntable artwork photo, signed in felt tip and ink by 29 Hip Hop greats: LL Cool J, KRS One, Slick Rick, Rakim, Chuck D of Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip and Phife, Doug E Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, EPMD’s Eric Sermon and Parrish Smith, Kool Moe Dee, Whodini’s Jalil Hutchins, Ecstasy, and Grandmaster Dee, De La Soul’s Posdnuos, Dave, and Maseo, Grandmaster Caz, Kool Keith, MC Lyte, Tone Loc, Jeru the Damaja, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Cypress Hill’s BReal and Sendog, Method Man of Wu Tang Clan, Chubb Rock, and DJ Premiere of Gang Starr. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

717. Jimi Hendrix: Gypsy Sun and Rainbows. Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Hendrix and his band on stage at Woodstock, signed in blue felt tip by Billy Cox, Larry Lee, Juma Sultan, and Jerry Velez. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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“Let’s call this whole thing off” BILLIE HOLIDAY pens an emotional letter to her final husband, Louis McKay

YOU BETTER GO NOW Above: Holiday and McKay at Chicago’s Budland night club, of which they were part owners

720. Billie Holiday. Legendary singer (1915–1959), revered as one of the greatest and most individual vocalists in the history of blues and jazz, who died from cirrhosis of the liver at the age of 44. Rare and dramatic ALS signed “Lady Day,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, John Bartram Hotel, Philadelphia [Holiday’s hometown] letterhead, no date [circa late 1950s]. Holiday writes to her last husband, Louis McKay. In full [her spellings and punctuation retained]: “Louis When you left this morning I know you had no more feeling for me so lets get together lets call this whole thing off[.] Your not happy with me and I am very unhappy[.]

Thank you for everything you have done for me[.]” The letter retains its original envelope, which bears Holiday’s handwritten notation “Mr. Mckay, Room 435, Personal.” While published sources differ, and the precise chronology of Holiday’s marital history is somewhat unclear—she was in several commonlaw and “official” relationships alike, all of which failed—biographer Farah Jasmine Griffin dates Holiday’s marriage to McKay, a Mafia enforcer and onetime unsuccessful pimp, to December 1951. In her 2001 biography, If You Can’t Be Free, Be a Mystery, Griffin also notes that Holiday and McKay were arrested together for heroin possession in Philadelphia on February 23, 1956, providing one possibility for the date of the letter. John Chilton and Buck Clayton, authors of the Billie’s Blues: The Billie Holiday Story, 1933–1959 (1989), state that “although the couple had lived together for several years, they were only legally married in 1956, after the Philadelphia po-

lice raid.” More significantly, “The couple’s relationship was seldom tranquil during their common-law union; after the legal marriage the stormy scenes became more and more frequent. By the fall of 1957, the estrangement was total, and the couple began living apart....” The weary tone and the arching acknowledgement of “everything you have done for me” further suggests that the letter dates from Holiday’s last years, when she and McKay were separated (though never actually divorced). One final and poignant aspect of the letter is the fact that, while still in the envelope, it was torn vertically into three pieces—a gesture that, while speculative, suggests that either Holiday herself tore up the letter in a moment of regret before it was sent, or McKay tore it up, unread, in a fit of anger (a much-commented-upon aspect of his personality).

All three of the tears bear tape stains from previous, evidently early repairs (no tape remains on the front; more recent tape is present on the reverse). The leftmost stain very lightly touches the “L” in “Lady”; the central stain and tear touch the “dy.”

The sheet is very slightly toned at the edges and has a few tiny chips (related to the tears) at the bottom edge. The writing is clear, dark and fully legible throughout. Of the mere handful of letters from Holiday to have reached the market in the last two decades, the present example is the only one written to McKay—and a more emotional, personal message from Holiday could scarcely be imagined. An extraordinary relic of this most storied of American musicians! R&R COA......(MB $200)

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721. Iron Maiden. The ReincarnationofBenjamin Breeg EP album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Dave Murray, Steve Harris, Adrian Smith, Nicko McBrain, and Jannick Jers. In fine condition.

The record is included.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

725. Yrjö Kilpinen. Finnish composer (1892–1959) best known for his large body of lieder.

Mailing envelope from the Suomen Akatemia in Helsinki, addressed in Kilipinen’s hand to a Dr. Schen in Nürnberg and postmarked 1955, 6.25 x 4.25, signed on the flap with Kilpinen’s name and return address. In very good condition, with flap partly detached, light soiling and handling wear, and staining to address side (stamp clipped and no longer present). R&R COA.…(MB $100)

722. Michael Jackson.

Free Willy 2 soundtrack album flat, signed in blue felt tip. A few light creases and a trace of edge wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

723. Jazz Legends.

Urban Sprawl & All That Jazz album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by 28 jazz greats: Dave Brubeck (initials only), Ahmad Jamal, Wynton Marsalis, Chuck Mangione, Ron Carter, Jon Hendricks, Al DiMeola, George Duke, Eartha Kitt, Roy Ayers, Billy Taylor, Buster Williams, Junior Mance, Jimmy Heath, Arturo Sandoval, Poncho Sanchez, Wayne Henderson, Lenny White, Eddie Palmieri, Larry Carlton, John Scofield, David Sanborn, Earl Klugh, Ronnie Laws, Eddie Gomez, Eric Johnson, Joshua Redman, and Chris Botti. In fine condition, with some light contrast to some signatures and light wear to covers. The record is included. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

726. B. B. King. Signed book: Blues All Around Me. First edition, first printing. NY:Avon Books, 1996. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 336 pages. Signed vertically in blue felt tip on the half-title page by King. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 727. B.B. King.

Limited edition 17 x 24.5 lithograph of King holding his guitar, numbered #385/685, boldly signed in the large lower border in black felt tip.

Double matted and framed to an overall size of 23 x 30.25. In very fine condition.

R & R C OA .

Oversized.…

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724. Jefferson Airplane. Glossy 14.75 x 10 photo of the group performing, signed in blue felt tip

by Grace Slick, Spencer Dryden, Marty Balin, Paul Kantner, Jorma Kaukonen, and Jack Casady. In very fine condition. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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728. KISS. Color glossy 16 x 20 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer, and Eric Singer. Suede matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 24. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity f rom S t e i n e r. In v e r y f i n e c o n d i t i o n . C OA Ro g er Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

729. KISS. Unused Remo off-white Weatherking 22˝ bass drumhead, signed in black felt tip by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Tommy Thayer and in silver ink by Peter Criss.

Accompanied by three photos of the band signing the drumhead. In very fine condition.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

731. Mario Lanza. Widely revered operatic tenor (1921–1959), dubbed the “Voice of the Century” by Toscanini, who enjoyed a successful if brief “crossover” career as a film star in such musical vehicles as The Great Caruso. Uncommon vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Peggy Johansen, A world champion girl—and a real friend—the best of everything always from Mario Lanza.” In good condition, with creases (crease through last portion of signature and part of inscription), allover vertical emulsion cracks (visible mainly from an angle), and a few scattered dings and impressions. R&R COA.…(MB $200) 732. Nicolette Larson. Nicolette album, signed signed and inscribed in red felt tip on the cover

by Larson and dated October 1982, and also signed by Michael McDonald, Chris Hillman and Paul Glaub. A touch of mild edge wear with a few small creases, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

730. Gene Krupa.

Gene Krupa autograph booklet, 3.75 x 5.25, featuring an image of Krupa on the cover, signed and inscribed on the cover in black ink, “To Harry from Gene Krupa.” In fine condition, with staple holes to inside pages. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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738. Jennifer Lopez. Notorious magazine, dated September-October 1999, featuring Jennifer Lopez as a naked angel, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

733. Ruggiero Leoncavallo. Italian composer (1858–1919) best known for his operas, particularly the beloved repertoire staple I Pagliacci (1892). ALS in Italian, signed “Leoncavallo,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, Ristorante Cencio, Firenze letterhead, May 30, 1916. An untranslated letter to C. Corradi which appears to have music-related content. Light handling wear and faint show-through of ink, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

739. Lovin’ Spoonful. Distant Echoes 734. Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. Two items: Ink signature, “All good wishes, Alan Jay Lerner,” on a deckle-edged off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card with handwritten collector’s notations; and an AMQS on a similar card, approximately three measures from “Almost Like Being in Love” from Brigadoon, signed “Frederick Loewe, New York, 12/1/54.” Accompanied by an original transmittal envelope with Loewe’s handwritten return address. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by John Sebastian, Steve Boone, Joe Butler, and Jerry Yester. In fine condition, with light ‘ring of wear’ to cover, and a brush to Butler’s signature. The record is not included. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

735. Jerry Lee Lewis. ATaste of Country album signed on the front cover in silver ink. In fine condition. The record is included. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

740. Lynyrd Skynyrd. Gold and Platinum album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Gary Rossington, Billy Powell, Artimus Pyle, Ricky Medlock, and ‘Coach’ Leonard Skinner, whom the band was named after. In fine condition, with a bit of light dampstaining along top edge. The record is not included. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

736. Liberace. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Liberace posing with his piano, signed in black felt tip, “Liberace 1985.” In fine condition, with a few scattered surface marks. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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BOB MARLEY and the WAILERS sign a promotional copy of Survival 741. Bob Marley. Survival promotional album, signed on the cover in various inks, “Bob Marley, Rasta Fari, Live,” “Jah, Live, Neville [Livingston] 79,” and “Family Man Barrett, Bass.” The signatures were originally obtained by radio personality Mike Childress of station WLYX during an interview following a concert at Vanderbilt University (Nashville) on

December 8, 1979. The album is accompanied by an original snapshot and four copy photos taken at the time of the interview. Slightly irregular adhesion to Marley’s signature and subtle brushing to “Rasta Fari,” and a few small, subtle creases, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA......................(MB $300)

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742. Johnny Mathis. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Johnny Mathis model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel, “Johnny Mathis ‘94.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

746. Musicians. Collection of eight white electric guitar pickguards, including six Strat-style pickguards, signed by David Byron, Sonny Rollins, Grandmaster Flash, Adam Levine, Bruce Kulick, & Lou Reed; and two Telecaster-style pickguards, signed by John Waite and Adam Sandler. Some light smudging to Rollins’s signature, otherwise fine condition overall. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

743. Glenn Miller. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in fountain pen “Sincerely, Glenn Miller.” A hint of mild marginal toning, a few stray tiny ink marks to background, and a subtle ding or two, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

744. Monterey Pop Festival.

Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of a Monterey Pop Festival poster, signed in blue felt tip by six performers: Donovan, Michelle Phillips, Country Joe McDonald, Steve Harris, Adrian Smith, Nicko McBrain, and Jannick Jers. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

747. Opera: Cherubini and Le Sueur. Luigi Cherubini (1760– 1842), highly praised by Beethoven, was best known for his operas (including the repertory staple Médée) and large-scale choral works; Jean-François Le Sueur (1760–1837), teacher of Berlioz, Thomas, Gounod, and other notables, composed several operas and oratorios. LS in French, signed “Le Sueur” and “L. Cherubini”,” one page, 6.25 x 8, October 7, 1818. An untranslated letter of recommendation to the “Intendant General.” Faint intersecting folds, mild soiling, and staining, and notation slightly touching first letter of Cherubini’s signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

745. Moody Blues. Octave album, signed on the cover in blue and black felt tip by John Lodge, Justin Hayward, Ray Thomas, and Graeme Edge. In very good condition, with clipped corner, light rubbing and soiling, a few edge creases, and slightly indistinct contrast against dark background. The record is included.COARogerEpperson/REALandR&RCOA.…(MB$100)

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751. Pearl Jam. Unused 10” Attack dr umhead, signed in blue felt tip by Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, Matt Cameron, and Mike McCready.

In very fine condition, with a PSA/ DNA authentication label affixed to drumhead.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and

748. Ignace Jan Paderewski. Polish pianist, composer, and politician (1860–1941) whose abounding talent and personal magnetism made him one of the most popular virtuosi of all time. In a career move that remains unique in the annals of classical music, Paderewski served for a year (1919) as Prime Minister of Poland before resuming an ultra-successful career as a concert artist. Signed book: Poland: Past and Present. NY: Polish Victims’ Relief Fund, 1916. Limp suede covers, 7.5 x 10.25, 14 pages. Signed in ink on the title page “I. J. Paderewski.” The book, comprising the text of an address by Paderewski at the Polish Benefit Concert in Chicago on February 5, 1916, was evidently issued as a fundraiser. Light toning and soiling to covers, and a touch of subtle scattered soiling and toning to interior, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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752. Pickguards. Fifteen pickguards for both acoustic guitars and standard-size Telecasters, each signed in ink or felt tip by a different musician. Signers are: Jason Aldean, Bucky Covington, Billy Ray Cyrus, John Mellencamp, Kitty Wells, Chad Wicks, Edgar Winter, Gary Allan, Jonathan Edwards, Al Kooper, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Lou Reed, Billy Squier, and Tico Torres. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

749. Luciano Pavarotti.

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Pavarotti on stage acknowledging his audience, signed in the lower border in blue ink. Photo is housed in its original Resorts souvenir folder from his 1984 performance. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

753. Pickguards. Ten white pickguards for standardsize Stratocasters, each signed in ink or felt tip by a different musician. Signers are: Trace Adkins, Adrian Belew, Dave Grohl, Jani Lane, Dewey Martin, Bret Michaels, Eddie Money, Slash, Richard Thompson, and Tico Torres. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

750. Luciano Pavarotti. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Luciano Pavarotti model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel, “Luciano Pavarotti 95.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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757. Iggy Pop.

754. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters.

Glossy 8.25 x 11 Columbia Records publicity photo, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

755. Poco Pogo.

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of the band’s original line-up, signed in blue felt tip by Randy Meisner, George Grantham, Richie Furay, and Rusty Young. In very fine condition.

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DS, signed “James Osterberg p/k/a Iggy Pop,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date.

An official letter to International Creative Management regarding exclusive agency representation. In very fine condition. Seldom seen in this f o r m a t ! Au c t i o n L OA Jo h n Re z n i ko f f / P S A / D N A a n d R & R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

758. Elvis Presley: Moore and Fontana. Color 24 x 18 print entitled “The World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band,” signed in blue felt tip by Scotty Moore and D. J. Fontana. Also signed in felt tip by the artist, Ronnie McDowell. In fine condition. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100) 759. Elvis Presley Tribute. Original

756. Francis Poulenc. Renowned French composer (1899–1963) best known for his colorful, energetic keyboard works, art songs and choral music, and the operatic staple Dialogues of the Carmelites. AMQS, two measures marked “Tres lent” from his Concerto en re mineur, on a 4.25 x 3.5 engraved postcard from the Park Lane Hotel, Piccadilly, London, signed “F. Poulenc.” A hint of subtle soiling, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1994 program from “Elvis: The Tribute,” 9.5 x 13.5, signed on the cover in black felt tip

by Carl Perkins, D. J. Fontana, George Klein and Sam Phillips, two inscribing. In fine condit i o n . C OA Roger Eppers o n / R E A L a n d R & R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

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760. Elvis Presley. Stupendous vintage matte-finish 15.25 x 19 waist-length photo, depicting a handsome, grinning, immaculately coiffed Elvis in a shirt unzipped to mid-chest, signed and inscribed in early felt tip, “Mr. Katzman, My sincere thanks to you for ‘cousins’ and especially for your understanding and friendship. It was a real pleasure. My best to Mrs. Katzman also, Elvis Presley.” Sam Katzman (1901–1973) got his start in the movie business as a teenager, as an office boy at Fox. By the 1930s, he joined Monogram Pictures, whose low-budget and independent (but often very profitable) movies helped set Katzman’s course as a highly prolific and successful producer over the next several decades. Among other projects at Monogram, Katzman supervised the popular East Side Kids series, several thrillers starring Béla Lugosi, and the serial that marked the screen debut of the Caped Crusader, Batman. After moving to Columbia Pictures in 1945, Katzman produced the successful Superman and Jungle Jim serials and a large and varied body of low-budget features, from the self-explanatory Teenage Crime Wave to the schlock classic Earth vs. Flying Saucers. With a keen eye for popular trends that would translate into popular films, Katzman produced the pioneering 1956 rock-and-roll musical Rock

around the Clock, foreshadowing his collaboration with Elvis in the final decade of the King’s screen career. In addition to producing Presley’s Kissin’ Cousins (1964) and Harum Scarum (1965), Katzman oversaw such music-themed fare as the Hank Williams biopic Your Cheatin’ Heart (1964) and The Fastest Guitar Alive (1968), Roy Orbison’s only starring vehicle. The photo is accompanied by a handsome award plaque presented to Katzman by the City of Los Angeles in 1969. The resolution cites Katzman’s films for “[delivering] messages of great value, based on humanitarian needs, to millions of persons of all races and colors” and for “[starting] on their way to fame and fortune John Wayne, Elvis Presley, Ava Gardner, and others....” The photo is handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 25 x 29. Both the photo and plaque are in fine, clean, apparently spotless condition. The extraordinary size—the largest signed Elvis photo we have ever encountered—characteristic image, highly significant association, and superb state of preservation clearly place this photo into the most elite handful of Elvis images in existence. A remarkable opportunity not likely to be matched in a lifetime of collecting! COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA. Oversized.........(MB $500)

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763. Rock and Roll. Se ven

761. R.E.M.. Reveal promotional CD, signed on the booklet in black and red felt tip by Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, and Peter Buck. In fine condition. The disc is included. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

glossy 8 x 10 photos, each signed in felt tip by the respective musician: Jody Reynolds, Larry Verne, Johnny Rivers (inscribed), Frankie Ford, Ray Sharpe, Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon, and Ketty Lester. In fine condition. R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

762. Jim Reeves. Country-pop star (born 1923) who enjoyed 764. Richard Rodgers. Business check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Rodgers, payable to Milton Rindler & Co. for $9,050.00, February 14, 1979. Usual bank stamp (not touching signature), other wise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

international fame until his death in a plane crash in 1964.

Business check, 7.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Reeves, payable to Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club for $27.59, November 28, 1959. Bank stamp lightly touching initials, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $150)

765. Rolling Stones. Color 24 x 18 promotional poster for the Rolling Stones’ Bridges to Babylon, signed in black felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ron Wood. Rolled and in fine condition, with some scattered light creases and wrinkles. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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766. Rolling Stones. Pair of “mod” brown suede shoes with pointed toes and side laces, made by Dillon & Sons, size unknown, 1960s, signed in black ink on the left shoe “To Sue, Brian Jones, XXX, Rolling Stones,” [a second time] “Brian Jones, XXX,” “Mick Jagger, XXX,” and “Charlie Boy,” and signed on the right shoe “Love, Keith Richard, XXX” and “Bill Wyman.” Expected light wear to soles, otherwise fine, clean condition. Unique!

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA....(MB $200)

JUST FOR FUN SATIE’s original handwritten “engravers model” for Sports et Divertissements 768. Erik Satie. Colorful French composer (1866–1925), who was one of the primary influences on the younger generation of avant-garde French composers in the early decades of the twentieth century. Though best known for his series of “Gymnopedies,” Satie carved out a singular niche in the history of modern music for his enigmatic, witty, humor tinged works bearing such titles as “Vexations” and “Genuine Flabby Preludes for a Dog.” Among his well-known eccentricites was an evident passion for umbrellas, which were found in great quantity in his lodgings after his death. Scarce unsigned music manuscript in Satie’s distinctive, precise hand, the “engraver’s model” for his well-known Sports et Divertissements, comprising ten unmetered, unidentified staves in ink on a 14 x 10.5 cream manuscript sheet. Sports et Divertissements (1914), comprising twenty short piano pieces paired with drawings by Charles Martin, was described by musicologist Rollo Myers as “a set of twenty brilliant little thumb-nail sketches of various out-of-doors sports and amusements…. As it is they remain up to the present unchallenged and unique.” Mild marginal light creasing and soiling, otherwise fine clean condition. Music manuscript material from Satie is quite elusive; examples of this importance, relating directly to one of the central works in the composer’s oeuvre, are of the greatest scarcity. R&R COA....(MB $300)

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769. Ernestine SchumannHeink. Renowned Pragureborn alto (1861–1936) best known for her Wagnerian operatic roles. Two ALS in German, 1899 and 1902, sending news and personal greetings, the second letter mentioning Schubert, various sizes and formats. Intersecting folds, light wrinkling, soiling, and handling wear, and a few marginal tape remnants, otherwise fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

771. Shakira.

770. Sex Pistols. Butterscotch-bodied Signature Series ‘stratocasterstyle’ electric guitar, with the band’s name on the body, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock. In very fine condition. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

Complete issue of Rolling Stone magazine for April 11, 2002, featuring Shakira and her navel, signed in blue felt tip, adding lips. In fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

Large 1973 AMQS from one of his signature works

772. Dmitri Shostakovich. Esteemed Soviet composer (1906–1975) whose 15 symphonies and large body of chamber and instrumental works occupy a place of central importance in the 20th-century repertoire. Uncommon AMQS, approximately four measures from the third movement of his Symphony No. 5 on an ivory 9 x 2.5.slip, signed in Russian and dated November 24, 1973. In very fine condition. A splendid, showy example! R&R COA....(MB $200)

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775. Singers.

Unused Remo 14˝ drumhead, professionally painted to commemorate the Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2000 Induction, signed in black felt tip

by Mary Wilson (Supremes), Carl Gardner (Coasters), Chuck Negron (Coasters), Herman Santiago (Frankie Lyman & The Teenagers), Joe Jackson (father of Michael), Tommy Hunt (Flamingos),Tony Butala, Donovan Tea, & Darren Fowler (three members of The Lettermen). In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

773. Jessica Simpson.

Color 8.5 x 11 photo, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

776. Stephen Sondheim. Color promotional Columbia Records stand-up display for A Little Night Music, 15.25 x 20.5, signed in black felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered soiling and light staining and a few light marginal creases. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

774. Frank Sinatra. Handsome vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of a bright-eyed young Sinatra, signed and inscribed in black ink to Agata. Accompanied by a letter of transmittal from Agata’s sister, stating Agata was the President of the first nationwide Sinatra Fan club- “The Sighing Society of Sinatra Swooners.” The letter also states that Agata acquired the photo on August 4, 1943. Trivial edgewear, easily matted out, otherwise fine condition and quite presentable.

PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

777. Stephen Sondheim. Two items: satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Gil Moody, with best wishes from Stephen Sondheim, 5/16/83”; and an AMQS, seven measures from the “Night Waltz” theme from A Little Night Music, on a sheet of Sondheim’s personal letterhead with a typed note dated May 30, 1994, signed “Stephen Sondheim.” A few mild dings to photo, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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780. Bruce Springsteen. Springsteen Raises Cain bootlegalbum signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition.

The record is included. Very rare opportunity to acquire a Springsteen signed bootleg, as we have not seen any others.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA....(MB $100)

778. John Philip Sousa. Composer and bandleader (1854–1932) whose marches take a place among the most familiar works in the history of American music. In 1892, Sousa formed his own band and toured throughout the United States and Europe, in the process becoming one of the best-known musical personalities of the day. In addition to a large body of military and band music, he also composed several operettas, the best known of which is El Capitan. Matte-finish 3 x 4.75 photo of Sousa in his band uniform, likely a postcard image, signed in vertically in ink “John Philip Sousa, 1911.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 8.75 x 10.25. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

779. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Tracks boxed set CD signed on the front of the booklet by Springsteen and signed on the back cover in black felt tip again by Springsteen, as well as Steve Van Zandt, Clarence Clemons, Roy Bittan, Garry Tallent, Max Weinberg, Nils Lofgren, and Dan Federici. Back cover is also signed by Jon Landau, who once famously said, “I have seen the future of rock ‘n roll, and his name is Bruce Springsteen.” In fine condition. The CD is included. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $200) Music

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781. Leopold Stokowski.

Colorful, durable, widely acclaimed conductor (1882–1977) best known for his memorable live-action role in the Disney cla ssic Fantasia and for his dramatic, sometimes flamboyant manner on the podium. TLS, one page on onionskin, 8.5 x 11, April 12, 1947. Stokowski writes to Sesac Music. In part: “Thank you for letting me know about the Polish symphonic music which has just arrived in the United States. May I see the orchestral scores of the following: Moniuszko … Karlowicz … Rybicki …

Noskowski. I am leaving on Monday for a tour with the New York Philharmonic, but I shall be back on April 27…. Can you … give me the time of these six scores? If we play them on concerts which are broadcast we need to know the exact timing….” Intersecting folds (vertical fold to last name), wrinkles, and staple holes, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

783. Richard Strauss. German composer (1864–1949) whose colorful symphonic poems and operas earned him a place among the most important figures in late-19th- and early20th-century music. Perhaps his best-known work is Also sprach Zarathustra (1896), which attained iconic status as the theme to the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. AMQS, a measure from Don Juan on a 2 x 2.5 block of four postage stamps honoring Mozart’s Don Giovanni (based on the same source as Strauss’s work), signed “Richard Strauss.” Accompanied by a 1954 German commemorative cover honoring Strauss.

Somewhat indistinct contrast of ink against stamp backgrounds, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

782. Sly Stone. Stone’s personally worn New York Yankees 784. The Strawbs. Two items: unused 14” drumhead signed in black felt tip by Dave Cousins, Chas Cronk, Dave Lambert, John Hawken, and Rod Coombes and a ‘vintage style’ 11x14 color tour poster photo signed in felt tip by Dave Cousins, Chas Cronk, Dave Lambert, and Rod Coombes. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

logo pendant on a 27” silver chain, signed on the reverse in black felt tip by Stone. This pendant was worn by Stone while performing at B. B. King’s on December 7, 2007, after having purchased it earlier next door. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Stone’s road manager, Neal Austinson, relating the story. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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786. The Supremes. Hot pink Indiana ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed in blue felt tip on the white pickguard by Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Cindy Birdsong. In fine condition. R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

790. Tiny Tim. Glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo, signed, inscribed, and dated in blue ink. Pinholes to corners, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

787. James Taylor. Color limited edition 13.75 x 14.5 print, numbered #35/50, signed vertically in black felt tip. Also signed in black felt tip by the artist. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 18.5 x 19.5. In fine condition, with a bit of light toning and creasing to bottom border. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

791. Ernest Tubb. One Sweet Hello album, signed in black felt tip on the back cover “Sincerely, Ernest Tubb.” A touch of subtle rubbing, otherwise fine, clean condition. The record is included. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

788. James Taylor. Color satin-finish 12 x 18 photo of a young Taylor holding his jacket open, signed vertically in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

792. U2: Bono. Color 24 x 24 poster for The Best of U2 1980-1990 album, signed in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition.

COA Roger Epperson/ R E A L and R&R C OA . …

(MB $100)

789. James Taylor. Two signed albums: That’s Why I’m here and Greatest Hits, each signed on the front cover in felt tip byTaylor. In fine condition, with some light wear to both covers. One of the records is included. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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793. Eddie Van Halen. Red-bodied Fender Squier Bullet ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, done up in Van Halen’s instantly recognizable ‘Frankenstein’ motif, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip, “All the best, Eddie Van Halen, Van Halen 02.” In fine condition. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

7 9 4 . S a ra h Vaughan. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo of Vaughan, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Roland L. Hill, All the best, Sarah Vaughan.”

In fine condition, with a few scattered surface marks and creases.

797. The Who. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip by Roger Daltrey and in blue felt tip by Pete Townshend and John Entwistle.

A few subtle surface marks, otherwise very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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795. The Who. Color glossy 8 x 10 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Pete Townshend. Accompanied by a photo of each band member from time of signing. In very fine condition.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

798. The Who: Pete Townshend. Two signed albums, Tommy and White City, each signed on the front in black and blue felt tip respectively. In fine condition. The records are not included.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

799. Brian Wilson. Glossy 8 x 10 796. The Who. Six color glossy 8 x 10 photos: five of Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and John Enwistle, each signed in-person in blue felt tip by Entwistle; and one of all four original members, signed in-person in blue felt tip by Pete Townshend. In fine condition, with some contrast to Enwistle’s signature against dark portion of image. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Caribou Records promotional photo, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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800. Brian Wilson.

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Wilson, payable to Ca sh for $1000.00, July 3, 1986. Check is also endorsed on the reverse by Wilson as well. Bisecting vertical creases, expected stamps, and a few wrinkles, otherwise fine condition.

COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

801. Jackie Wilson. American soul and R&B singer (1934–1984) best known for such hits as “To Be Loved” and “Lonely Teardrops.” After suffering a heart attack while onstage in 1975, Wilson remained in a coma until his death nearly a decade later at the age of 49. Ballpoint signature, “Mr. Jackie Wilson,” adding his return address in College Park, Georgia, on the reverse of a 9.5 x 4 mailing envelope addressed in his hand to Norm Nite at WCBS in New York and postmarked May 22, 1974. Uneven right edge from opening (not affecting any writing) and faint postmark traces to signature and return address, otherwise fine condition. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

802. Johnny & Edgar Winter.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue felt tip by Edgar Winter and Johnny Winter. In very fine condition. COA Roger Epperson/ REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

803. Woodstock. Natural wood-finish Stagg six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the body in blue felt tip by Country Joe McDonald, adding the chorus from his I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag, from his memorable Woodstock performance, and by Wavy Gravy, adding “Good morning, what we have in mind is breakfast in bed for 400,000.” In fine condition. R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

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804. Woodstock. Color 11 x 14 reproduction Woodstock music festival poster, signed in blue felt tip by 21 of the festival’s participants: Levon Helm, Jim Fielder, Harvey Mandell, Stephen Stills, Tom Constanten, Billy Cox, Larry Lee, Jerry Velez, Juma Sultan, Marty Balin, Jorma Kaukonen, Bowzer Bauman, Ric Le, Leo Lyons, Chick Churchill, Pete Townshend, Tommy Shannon, Melanie, Country Joe McDonald, Wavy Gravy, and John Sebastian. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

805. Woodstock. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of a Woodstock poster, signed in blue and black felt tip by ten performers: Pete Townshend, Billy Cox, Paul Kantner, Jourma Kaukonen, Marty Balin, Country Joe McDonald, Jerry Velez, Larry Lee, Juma Sultan, and Tom Constanten. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

809. Young Rascals. Handwritten lyrics to the first verse of Good Lovin’, written out by band member Gene Cornish, on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of Young Rascals letterhead, signed at the bottom by Cornish, and signed at the top by the other three band members: Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati, and Dino Danelli. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 806. Woodstock. Glossy 14 x 11 panoramic photo of the Woodstock stage, signed in blue felt tip by 18 of the festival’s performers including: Pete Townshend, Johnny Winter, Billy Cox, Jack Cassady, Wavy Gravy, Paul Kantner, John Sebastian, Country Joe McDonald, Cynthia Robinson, Jerry Martini, Larry Lee, Jerry Velez, Juma Sultan, Marty Balin, Rick Lee, Chick Churchill, Leo Lyons, and Tom Constanten.

In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

810. Young Rascals.

Glossy 10 x 8 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati, Dino Danelli, and Gene Cornish. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

807. Neil Young. Signed book: Greendale. London: Sanctuary, 2004. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9 x 9.5. Signed on the first free end page in black felt tip by Young and also signed by illustrator James Mazzeo. In very fine condition. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

811. Young Rascals. Off-white Fender Squier Bullet ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in blue felt tip by Dino Danelli, adding “Groovin, rascals,” Eddie Brigati, Felix Cavaliere, and Gene Cornish, adding “Goof Lovin.’” In fine condition. R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $250)

808. Neil Young. Harvest

812. The Zombies.

CD, signed on the jewel case in black felt tip.

In fine condition. The disc is included. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 composite photo which includes the lyrics to “Time of the Season,” signed in black felt tip by Rod Argent and in silver ink by Colin Blunstone. In very fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

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81 3 . A c t o r s a n d Actresses. Huge lot of 90 signed photos, both 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, including many color, each signed in felt tip or ink by the respective actor or actress pictured, with some adding brief inscriptions. Signers are: Kirk Douglas, Clayton Moore, Rosie O’Donnell, Raquel Welch, Matthew Broderick, Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy, Annette Benning, Bette Midler, Dudley Moore, Ted Danson, George Wendt (2), Jason Robards, Glenn Close (4), Al Pacino, Ellen Barkin, Rob Lowe, Art Carney, Joyce Randolph, Gregory Hi nes, Debra Winger, Doris Day, Emilio Estevez, Juliette Lewis, Kelly Lynch, James Earl Jones, Fred Dryer, Michael Bolton, Louise Fletcher, James Belushi, Vincent Gardinia, James Gregory, Sean Young, Steve Guttenberg, Paul Sorvino, Nick Nolte, Andrew McCarthy, Jonathon Silverman, Dolph Lundgren, Spike Lee, Robert Klein, Craig T. Nelson, Bebe Neuwirth, Barbara Eden, Connie Chung, Kim Novak, Anabella Sciorra, Rick Moranis, Art Carney, Diahann Carroll, Bill Campbell, Joan Collins, Jackie Mason, Laura Dern (2), F. Murray Abraham, Christopher Plummer, Robert Weller (2), Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello, Matt Dillon (3), Kathy Bates, Philip Bosco, Lloyd Bridges, Milton Berle, Carol Burnett, Ann Jillian, Jacqueline Bisset, Martha Plipton, Lou Diamond Phillips, Elizabeth Perkins, Lynda Carter, Richard Dreyfuss (2), Alain Delon, Deanna Durbin, Annette Funicello, Telly Savalas, Tony Danza, Dolly Parton, Rip Torn, Madeline Porter, Fisher Stevens, Adrienne Barbeau, Jeff Daniels, Leslie Nielsen, and Regis Philbin. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

814. Actresses.

816. Steve Allen. DS,

Vintage ink signatures of Rita Hayworth, Betty Grable, Susan Hayward, Sonja Henie, Mae West, and Ava Gardner on individual off-white and colored album pages, with five pages also bearing clipped photos of the respective signers. In fine condition, with rough edges from removal from album, and a couple spots of trivial foxing. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

one page, 7 x 9, August 16, 1983. Allen a grees to appear as a guest on A.M. Los Angeles, and gives his consent for use of his name, voice, and likeness to be used to promote his appearance. Double matted and framed with a photo of Allen playing a piano, to an overall size of 19.5 x 13. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

815. All in the Family.

817. Gillian Anderson.

Color glossy 8 x 10 cast photo, signed in black felt tip by Carroll O’Connor, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers, and Jean Stapleton, who adds a brief inscription. In very fine condition, with a few scattered surface marks and dings.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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Ni c e c o l o r glossy 16 x 20 photo of Anderson in black bra and panties, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

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818. Andy Griffith Show. Six items: personal check filled out and signed by Frances Bavier; personal checks filled out in type and signed by Jim Nabors and Andy Griffith; two Andy Griffith Show trading cards, one signed in black felt tip by Ron and Rance Howard, the other signed by George Linsey and Bernard Fox; and a glossy 10 x 8 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Aneta Corsaut. In fine condition, with expected stamps and holes to checks. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

821. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the formally-dressed couple in mid-routine, signed in black felt tip by both Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

819. Edward Arnold. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Arnold posing with a guitar, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Martha Stoddard, My best wishes, Eddy Ar nold 8-2-56.” In fine condition, with some scattered light crea ses and surface marks, and a single tack hole to top border. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

822. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

Vintage sheet music from the film Top Hat, signed later on the cover in black ink “Fred Astaire,” and in blue ink, “Ginger Rogers.” In fine condition, with erasure trace at upper right corner, and scattered mild soiling and handling wear. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

820. Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse. Glossy

823. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Sheet music

8 x 10 photo, signed in black ink “Fred Astaire,” and in blue ink, “Cyd Charisse.” A few light dings and impressions, otherwise fine condition.

R & R C OA . …

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for the song “They All Laughed” from the film Shall We Dance, signed in black felt tip “Fred Astaire” and “Ginger Rogers.” In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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824. Fred Astaire and Joan Fontaine. Glossy

828. Fred Astaire.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo, signed in black ink.

A few small creases and scattered s u r f a c e marks and impressions, otherwise fine condition. R&R

10 x 8 photo from the film Damsel in Distress, signed in black ink “Fred Astaire,” and in blue felt tip, “Joan Fontaine.”

Subtle brushing to “Joan”, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Astaire smiling politely, considerately signed in black felt tip on the light portion of the photo. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and impressions. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

finish 10 x 8 photo, signed in black ink “Fred Astaire” and “Paulette Goddard.”

A few small creases to left edge, other wise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

826. Fred Astaire. Color 830. Lauren Bacall. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of a movie poster for The Big Sleep starring Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, signed in black felt tip

by Bacall. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Astaire posing atop some conga drums during a musical routine, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

827. Fred Astaire. Vintage sheet music from the film The Gay Divorcee, signed later in black ink “Fred Astaire.” In very fine condition, with light soiling, scattered handling wear, and previous owner’s ink name.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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831. Lauren Bacall. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Bacall seated in a room covered in weave, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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832. Fay Bainter. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To June Gedra—Sincerely, Fay Bainter.”

Indistinct contrast to a few letters, a small smudge or two to background, and a hint of subtle silvering to dark portions, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

837. Anne Bancroft.

Early matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Joe—Anne Bancroft.”

A few mild ripples and small edge creases, otherwise fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

833. Christian Bale.

Color satin-finish 12 x 8 photo from Rescue Dawn, signed in blue felt tip “Regards, Christian Bale.” A few subtle surface marks, otherwise fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

838. Antonio Banderas.

Color satin-finish 8 x 12 photo of Banderas as El Mariachi, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

839. Brigitte Bardot. Two sexy color glossy 8 x 10 photos of the sex kitten, including one of Bardot clad in a sheer nightgown, e a c h b o l d l y s i g n e d i n b l a c k f e l t t i p b y B a rdot. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

834. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Two personal checks, 1953 and 1956, each filled out in type, one signed “Lucille Ball Arnaz,” the other, “Desi Arnaz.” Ink stamp and vertical fold to each signature (punch cancellation just touching first letter of Ball’s signature), and initial strokes of “Lucille” retraced due to poor ink flow, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

836. Lucille Ball. Glossy

840. Brigitte Bardot. Sexy color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bardot in sheer lingerie, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip “Love, Lucy.”

In ver y fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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841. Baseball Bat: Alan Alda. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Alan Alda model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel by Alda. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

848. Baseball Bat: Kirk Douglas. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Kirk Douglas model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel, “Kirk Douglas ‘94.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

842. Baseball Bat: Woody Allen. Official RawlingsAdirondack Big StickWoodyAllen model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel by Allen. Accompanied by a letter from Allen’s secretary acknowledgingthebat.Inveryfinecondition.R&RCOA.…(MB$100)

849. Baseball Bat: Hugh Hefner. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Hugh Hefner model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. Accompanied by a 1994 TLS from Hefner’s office, acknowledging the bat. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

843. Baseball Bat: Lauren Bacall. Official RawlingsAdirondack Big Stick Lauren Bacall model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 850. Baseball Bat: Charlton Heston. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Charlton Heston model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel, “Best wishes, Charlton Heston.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 844. Baseball Bat: Charles Bronson. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Charles Bronson model baseball bat signed in blue felttiponthebarrel.Inveryfinecondition.R&RCOA.…(MB$100)

851. Baseball Bat: Jerry Lewis. Official RawlingsAdirondack Big StickJerryLewismodelbaseballbatsignedinbluefelttiponthebarrel,“JerryLewis‘94.”Inveryfinecondition.R&RCOA.…(MB$100)

845. Baseball Bat: George Burns. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick George Burns model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. Accompanied by a rather testy 1994 TLS from Burns’s assistant acknowledging the bat. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

852. Baseball Bat: Sophia Loren. Official RawlingsAdirondack Big Stick Sophia Loren model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

846. Baseball Bat: George Carlin. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick George Carlin model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel by the recently deceased comedian. Accompanied by a 1994 TLS from Carlin’s company, acknowledging the bat. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

853. Baseball Bat: Murphy Brown. Official Rawlings Adiron-

847. Baseball Bat: Art Carney. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Art Carney model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

854. Baseball Bat: Mickey Rooney. Official RawlingsAdirondack Big Stick Mickey Rooney model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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dack Big Stick Murphy Brown model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel by six cast members: Candice Bergen, Charles Kimbrough, Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto, Grant Shaud, and Pat Corley. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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855. Baseball Bat: Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Roy Rogers model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel, “Roy Rogers & Trigger,” and “Dale Evans.” Accompanied by a 1994 ANS from Roy Rogers, Jr. acknowledging the bat. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

856. Baseball Bat: Arnold Schwarzenegger. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Arnold Schwarzenegger model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel by Schwarzenegger. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

859. Batman: Bale and Eckhart. Color satin-finish 12 x 8 photo from The Dark Knight, signed in silver ink by Christian Bale (adding “Regards”) and in black felt tip by Aaron Eckhart. In fine condition, with a few dings and surface marks. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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857. Baseball Bat: Oprah Winfrey. Official RawlingsAdirondack Big Stick Oprah Winfrey model baseball bat signed in green felt tip on the barrel. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Batman and Robin in the Bat-boat, signed in black felt tip by Adam West and Burt Ward, who also adds his character name. In very fine condition, with a trivial tear to lower left edge. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

861. Warner Baxter. Won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1929 for his first starring role, in In Old Arizona. Color-tinted vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Albert - with all good wishes, Warner Baxter.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks and impressions. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

858. Batman. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Batman and Robin battling their arch-enemies, signed in blue felt tip by Adam West, Burt Ward, Burgess Meredith, Frank Gorshin, and Lee Meriwether, with Ward, Meredith, and Gorshin adding their character names. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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862. Clyde and Harriet Beatty. Animal trainer and circus impresario (1903–1965) who appeared in several big-game-themed films in the 1930s–1950s.

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 photo, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen “To Esther, Best wishes Always, Clyde,” with Harriet signing in front of her husband’s name. In fine condition, with creasing to top left edge and a touch of light silvering. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

864. Warren Beatty. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo as Dick Tracy, sporting a tommy gun, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

865. Wallace Beery.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo, signed in fountain pen “Best wishes, Wallace Beery.” Tiny corner chip, a few scattered surface marks, and slightly indistinct contrast against background, otherwise fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 5 0 )

863. Warren Beatty.

Satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of a younger Beatty, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few subtle surface marks. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

“To-GA! To-GA!” BELUSHI signs an Animal House book as Bluto 866. John Belushi. Charismatic, self-destructive comedian and actor (1949–1982) whose brilliant career in television and film was cut short by his drug-related death at the age of 33. Signed book: The National Lampoon’s Animal House Book by Chris Miller. First edition, first printing. NY: National Lampoon, Inc., 1978.

Softcover, 8.25 x 10.75. Signed in ballpoint on his “dedicatory” page, which includes a photo of him hoisting a pitcher of beer, “John Belushi, Bluto!” The book has also been signed on his respective page, “Tom, thanks, John Landis.” This lesser-known merchandising effort is a graphic novelization of the entire movie, illustrated both with stills and with original artwork from a number of contributors. Light creases and rubbing to covers, otherwise fine condition. Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son! R&R COA.....(MB $200)

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867. Joan Bennett.

Vintage sepia mattefinish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Frank, Sincerely, Joan Bennett.”

In fine condition, with a few trivial spots and corner tip dings, and first letter of last name light, but legible, due to irregular ink flow. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

Fr e n c h a ctress (1844– 1923), known as the “Divine Sarah,” who became one of the most revered personalities ever to grace the stage. ALS in French, two pages, 3.75 x 4.75, monogrammed personal letterhead, no date.

An untranslated friendly letter. Matted and f ramed with an illustration (the signed pa ge visible on front; the other, adjacent page, which could be separated and presented alongside, visible through a window on the reverse) to an overall size of 12.75 x 21.25. Mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

868. Ingrid Bergman.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Ingrid Bergman, 1948,” on a peach 4.75 x 3.5 album page.

Accompanied by an unsigned vintage photo.

In very fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

869. Ingrid Bergman.

872. Big Valley. Glossy 10

Vintage sheet music for “Long after Tonight” from the filmArch of Triumph, signed in blue ink “Ingrid Bergman.” Mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

x 8 photo of the Big Valley cast, signed in blue felt tip by Barbara Stanwyck and Peter Breck, adding his character name, and in black felt tip by Linda Evans. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

870. Milton Berle.

873. Bill Bixby. Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Bixby, “Wilfred B. Bixby,” payable to Mike Bain for $199.50, December 23, 1971.

Matted and framed with a color portrait of Bixby, to an overall size of 11.25 x 17. In fine condition, with light show-through from bank stamps under signature. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Early matte-finish 8 x 10 Maurice Seymour photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Eddie, Sincerely, Milton Berle.” A few subtle ripples and tiny surface marks, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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878. Richard Boone.

874. Bill Bixby. Glossy

Cardstock 8 x 10 photo of the grizzled actor looking out from under his hat, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Larry, Richard Boone.”

In very fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

7.25 x 9 photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and impressions, and a small spot to background. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

879. Ernest Borgnine.

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of Borgnine from one of his early films, signed in black felt tip. In ver y fine condition.

R&R COA.…

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875. Body Heat. Original color 27 x 41 one-sheet movie poster for Body Heat, signed in black felt tip by William Hurt and Kathleen Turner.

In fine condition, with light creasing along folds, and a couple small separations at junctions of folds.

R&R COA.…(MB $200)

880. William “Hoppy” Boyd. Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Hopalong Cassidy atop his horse, signed in black ballpoint, “Good luck and best wishes, William Boyd.” In fine condition, with mild rippling across top edge. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

876. Dirk Bogarde. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip. A few tiny impressions and surface marks, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

877. Bonnie and Clyde. Five items: 881. Charles Bronson.

ink signatures of Faye Dunaway, M i c h a e l Po l lard, Estelle Parsons, and Gene Hackman on 3 x 5 cards (Hackman on an album page); and a personal check signed by Warren Beatty. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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Glossy 8 x 10 Death Wish V promotional photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.R&RCOA.…(MB$100)

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nal color 14 x 11 lobby card for Alexander the Great, signed in blue felt tip.

In very good condition, with pinholes to borders, light toning, a n d s c a ttered handling wear (small creases; tape stain to edge; small chip to one corner). R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Stone ma gazine, dated September 14, 2000, featuring Gisele in a steaming-hot bikini, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

886. Richard and Sybil Burton. Two items: personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Richard Burton, payable to Hillcrest Motor Co. for $26.34, dated December 30, 1953; and a personal check, 6.25 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Sybil Burton, payable to Bonwit Teller for $46.35, dated September 17, 1960. Stamps and holes to both, none detracting from both bold signatures, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

883. Gisele Bundchen.

Oversized color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

884. Billie Burke. Actress best remembered as Glinda, The Good Witch in The Wizard Of Oz. Early vintage 5.25 x 3.5 postcard photo of Burke on horseback, signed in fountain pen, “Yours very sincerely, Billie Burke.” In fine condition, with some minor skipping to ink at end of signature, and a few light surface marks. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

887. James Cagney. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cagney in his later years, signed and inscribed “For Bette Clark, All the best, Jim Cagney 5/30/76.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 17.5. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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888. James Cagney.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cagney resting his head on his fist, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and impressions.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

889. James Cagney.

Ink signature, “ Jim Cagney,” on the blank side of a 5.5 x 3.5 picture postcard. Matted with a photo to an overall size of 12 x 13. Masking tape to edges of opposite side, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

891. George Carlin. Signed book: Napalm & Silly Putty. First edition, first printing. NY: Hyperion, 2001. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 8.25, 269 pages. Signed on the title page in black ink. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

In the year of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

890. Frank Capra. DS, four pages, 8.5 x 11, 1939. An agreement related to the issue of stock in Frank Capra Productions. Capra has signed twice, on the third and fourth pages. The document is housed in its original stapled folder. In fine, clean condition. R&R COA...(MB $100)

892. George Carlin. Two signed albums, Toledo Window Box and Am & FM, each signed on the front cover in felt tip by the recently-deceased comedian. In fine condition, with some scattered light cover wear and soiling. The records are included. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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893. Art Carney. Original signed felt tip sketch of John Barrymore’s profile on an off-white 12 x 16 artist’s canvas panel, signed in felt tip, “John Barrymore ‘The Great Profile’ by Art Carney.”

In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

897. Johnny Carson.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Carson looking rather serious on the set of the Tonight Show, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Johnny Carson.” In very fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

898. Johnny Carson. Felt tip signature, “Johnny Carson,” on an off-white card.

Matted with a color photo of the television icon, to an overall size of 9 x 14.

In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

894. Art Carney. Two sketches: a profile portrait of John Barrymore on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet; and a felt tip sketch of a gentleman’s profile on an off-white 6.5 x 9.25 card. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 899. Charlie Chaplin.

895. John Carradine.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Best wishes, Charlie Chaplin, 1937,” on a cream 5 x 3 card. Mild toning from previous framing and a few tiny spots, otherwise fine condition. PSA/DNAAuction LOAand R&RCOA.…(MB $200)

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Twentieth Century Fox promotional photo for Son Of Fury, signed vertically in blue ink. In very good condition, with moderate edge wear and scattered light surface marks and impressions.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

900. Cyd Charisse. Glossy 11 x 14 photo of Charisse dancing with Fred Astaire, signed in red felt tip, “Cyd Charisse, Best wishes.”

In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

896. Jim Carrey. Color 14 x 11 lobby card for Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, signed in black felt tip by Carrey. In fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

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901. Charlie’s Angels.

905. Joan Collins.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Angels, signed in black felt tip by Jaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson, and Cheryl Ladd, who inscribes to Don. In very fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

Early matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in green ballpoint, “To Fred, Sincerely, Joan Collins.” In very fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

902. Maurice Chevalier. Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.75 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Pour M. et Mme. Rondil, Cordialement, Maurice Chevalier.”

Scattered dings, light scuffs and rubs, and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

903. George Clooney.

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo from Leatherheads, signed by Clooney in black felt tip. In fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

906. Chester Conklin. American actor (1886–1971) best known for his character roles alongside such early comic giants as Charlie Chaplin and W. C. Fields. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Conklin peering over his spectacles, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Frederick James Smith, Just for fun, Chester Conklin.” The reverse bears the library stamp of Photoplay magazine. A very subtle hint of soiling and a few tiny edge dents, otherwise fine, attractive condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

904. Claudette Colbert. Vintage mattefinish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Jack Metzinger[?], Best wishes, Claudette Colbert.” Two marginal tape stains, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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907. Jennifer Connelly.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Connelly hugging a pillow, wishing it were an autograph collector. In fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

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908. Jackie Coogan. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Coogan and Charlie Chaplin from The Kid, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Jackie Coogan.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

909. Lou Costello. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, December 31, 1947, signed in fountain pen. A waiver extending the statute of limitations for deficiency assessments of income tax. Two horizontal folds, one touching the bottom of the signature, otherwise fine condition, and quite presentable. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

912. Cowboys. Eight glossy 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 photos, including one color, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective western actor or actress pictured. Signers are: Clayton Moore, John Hart, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Will Hutchins, Monte Hale and Adriene Booth, Clint Walker, and Rex Allen.

In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

913. Cindy Crawford. Color glossy 11 x 14 topless photo of the super model, signed in blue felt tip.

In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

910. Kevin Costner. Pencil notated printed musical manuscript, two pages, for the violin part from a composition in Waterworld, signed on the first page in felt tip by Costner. Both pages are double matted and framed with a color photo of Costner from the film, to an overall size of 37 x 17.5. In fine condition. R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

911. Kevin Costner. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Costner as Wyatt Earp, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

914. Tom Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay. Glossy 10 x 13 photo of the young stars of the classic 1980s teen sex romp Risky Business, signed in blue felt tip by Tom Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay.

In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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915. Tom Cruise. In-

919. Tony Curtis. Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of a movie poster for Some Like It Hot, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

tense color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Cruise wielding a pistol, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

920. Peter Cushing.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the actor leaning on his pith helmet, signed in blue ink, “May God’s blessing be with you for always. In all sincerity, Peter Cushing.” In very fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

916. Tom Cruise. Color 27 x 41 one-sheet movie poster for Risky Business, signed in black felt tip. Scattered light creasing along folds and elsewhere, and a couple small separations at junctions of folds, otherwise fine condition. Folded. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 2 0 0 ) 921. Arlene Dahl.

Lovely glossy 11 x 14 close-up photo, signed in silver ink. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

917. Tom Cruise. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Cruise in this Top Gun role, signed in blue felt tip. A few dings, and stray ink mark at lower right, otherwise fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

922. Joe Dallesandro.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Dallesandro as he appeared in Andy Warhol’s Trash, signed in black felt tip “Joe Dallesandro, 90.” Slight feathering of ink and a few light scratches and surface marks, otherwise fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

918. Billy Crystal. Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. Ball was originally acquired from the estate sale of Phil Rizzzuto. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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BEAUTY WRIT LARGE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE signs a superlative oversized photo 923. Dorothy Dandridge. Beautiful and talented African-American actress (1922–1965) who earned an Academy Award nomination for her leading role in the 1954 film Carmen Jones. She died of a drug overdose at the age of 42. Stunning matte-finish 16 x 19.75 photo, circa 1950s–early 1960s, signed and inscribed in early black felt tip “To the Hyatt Music Theatre—I can’t think of anything I have loved more than being here—Please ask me back again soon, Dorothy Dandridge.” Dandridge discussed her engagement in this production in the posthumously published 1970 memoir Everything and Nothing: “I played and sang the part of Julie, the mulatto girl in Showboat, at the Hyatt Music Hall at Burlingame, California. Kathryn Grayson had the lead role. We rehearsed the show for a few days, then played for three weeks. Kathryn and I got along well…. But the Hyatt Theatre is a theatre-in-the-round, and I wasn’t used to it.

I didn’t actually like it. I was anxious, panicky, trying not to drink. But my balance wasn’t good; I tended to reel once in a while. Even so the show went on each night, and so did I—all except for one night. That night I went into a paralytic state for hours. I couldn’t stand and had to be carried.

Face, arms, and legs were frozen. Four physicians thought I would never walk again…. Next day I performed again. I wanted to show Earl I could do it. In fact, they said I turned in a real good performance that night….” The photo is affixed to a 22 x 28 heavy card mount which also bears a hand-painted placard beneath the image reading “Dorothy Dandridge in Showboat.” Framed to an overall size of 24.5 x 30.5.” Some light soiling and staining to edges of mount, well away from photo, otherwise fine condition. The photo itself is evidently spotless and defect-free, and, properly reframed, would form a stunning centerpiece for any vintage entertainment collection.

The finest signed image of this storied actress you could ever hope to encounter! R&R COA. Oversized....(MB $200)

924. Bette Davis. Glossy 8 x

925. Bette Davis. Unknown artist’s pencil sketch of Bette Davis, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed and inscribed to John in black ink. In fine condition. R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

10 photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered dings, surface marks, and small creases.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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926. Sammy Davis Jr.. Ball-

929. Olivia de Havilland.

point signature, “ L o v e, S a m m y Davis, Jr.,” on an off-white 5 x 4.25 slip. In fine condition, with uneven edges and collector’s notation to bottom. R&R COA.…(MB$100)

ALS, one page, 6 x 7.5, September 5, 1975.

DeHavilland writes to an admirer. In part: “It delights me to know that you feel as you do about ‘The Snake Pit’—it is a great favorite of mine.” In fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

“Refreshing excitement” DAVIS remembers Malcolm X 927. Ossie Davis.

Copy souvenir typescript, four pages, 8.5 x 11, signed in black felt tip at the conclusion. A commentar y of Malcolm X originally prepared at the request of a magazine editor.

In part: “Malcolm was free. No one who knew him before and after his trip to Mecca could doubt that he had completely abandoned racism, separatism, and hatred. But he had not abandoned his shock-effect statements, his bristling agitation for immediate freedom in this country not only for blacks, but for everybody….” In very fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $100)

930. Yvonne DeCarlo.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of DeCarlo as Lily Munster, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

R&R COA…(MB $100)

931. Sandra Dee. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of young Sandra, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

928. Doris Day. Glossy 11 x 14 photo of Day twirling her white dress and showing off a considerable amount of leg, signed in black felt tip, “Love, Doris Day.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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932. Cecil B. deMille.

Two personal checks, 1953, each filled out in ty pe and signed by deMille. Usual ink and punch cancellations (away from signatures), and light vertical fold to each, other wise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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936. Sandy Dennis. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Oscar-winning actress, signed in black ink. A few tiny surface marks, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $150)

glossy 11 x 14 photo as the young Don Corleone in The Godfather, Part II, boldly signed in blue ink. A few subtle rubs to surface, otherwise fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

937. Johnny Depp. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

934. Robert DeNiro.

Glossy 8 x 10 Kings Road promotional photo for Jacknife, signed vertically in blue felt tip.

In very fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

935. Robert DeNiro. Onesheet 26.5 x 40 movie poster for Taxi Driver, signed in blue felt tip.

Rolled and in fine condition.

DeNiro’s signature is unusually large and distinct.

R&R COA.…

(MB $200)

938. Johnny Depp. Uncommon original signed felt tip self-portrait on an off-white 8.5 x 11 card. In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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943. Kirk and Michael Douglas.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kirk Douglas reading to his young son, signed in black felt tip, “Good luck, Kirk Douglas,” and “Michael Douglas.”

The reverse bears several “Wilkinson Collection” ink stamps. In very good condition, with tack holes to corner tips, scattered creasing and surface marks, and light rippling along bottom edge. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

939. Cameron Diaz.

Sultry color glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

940. Marlene Dietrich.

Playbill for the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre’s October 9, 1967, premiere performance of Dietrich’s onewoman performance, 6 x 9, 68 pages, signed on the front cover in red felt tip. In fine condition, with small tear to right edge of cover, and some light handling wear.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

In his star-making

Treasure Island role

941. Marlene Dietrich. Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos of Dietrich, including one with James Stewart from Destry Rides Again, each signed in blue felt tip by Dietrich. In fine condition, with a few scattered surface marks to one photo. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

942. Kirk Douglas. Glossy 10 x 14 photo of Douglas as Spartacus, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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944. Bobby Driscoll. American actor (1937–1968) best known for his childhood roles in such films as Song of the South and Treasure Island. In cruelly tragic Hollywood fashion, a precipitous decline in his career during his teenage and adult years led to drug addiction and his death from heart failure at the age of 31. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Driscoll in his Treasure Island role as Jim Hawkins, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Tyra Fuller with thanks from your friend, Bob Driscoll.” A few minor dings, small creases (one to hair), and brushes (evidently from Driscoll’s youthful unsteadiness with a fountain pen), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA...(MB $300) 254

945. Richard Dreyfuss.

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Dreyfuss as Matt Hooper in Jaws, signed in blue felt tip.

In very fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

949. Kirsten Dunst. Esquire magazine, dated June, 2002, featuring Dunst looking ready for fun, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA…(MB $100)

946. Faye Dunaway.

950. Jimmy Durante.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of young Dunaway, signed in black ink.

Some border notations and wear, easily matted out, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Durante behind a piano, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Walter, My best wishes, Jimmy Durante.”

Double matted and framed to an overall size of 11.25 x 13.25. In fine condition, with some scattered light creasing.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

947. Irene Dunne. Vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Dunne resting her chin in her hand, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Bill, Good luck, Irene Dunne.” In fine condition, with small mounting remnant along top edge, and slight contrast to first name of signature. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

951. Clint Eastwood. Gritty color glossy 10 x 14 photo of Eastwood from one of his classic westerns, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

948. Irene Dunne.

952. Clint Eastwood. Color 27 x 40 one sheet poster for The Outlaw Josey Wales, signed in blue felt tip.

Rolled and in fine condition, with some scattered light creases and edge dings.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Pretty glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in green felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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953. Clint Eastwood. Color 11 x

957. Douglas Fairbanks, Sr..

14 photo of Eastwood in character as Dirty Harry, signed in black felt tip. A few subtle dings and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Vintage mattefinish 8 x 10 photo, boldly signed in fountain pen.

A hint of mild soiling, otherwise fine, crisp condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $150)

954. Easy Rider.

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo, signed in blue felt tip by Jack Nicholson, Dennis Hopper, and Peter Fonda. A few dings and surface marks, and faint smudge to Fonda’s last name, other wise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Skulduggery from Errol and the pirates!

955. Entertainers.

Five items: Riviera Golf Club tab, signed in pencil by Dean Martin; vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Bob Hope, signed and inscribed in black ink; glossy 7 x 9 photo of Johnny Carson, signed and inscribed in black felt tip; color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Jack Nicholson, signed in black felt tip; and a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mae West, signed and inscribed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few spots to Carson’s photo. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

956. Entourage. Color glossy 8 x 10 cast photo, signed in blue felt tip

by Adrian Grenier, Jeremy Piven, Jerry Ferrara, and Kevin Dillon, and in silver ink by Kevin Connolly. In very fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 2 0 0 )

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959. Errol Flynn. Unsigned vintage glossy 6.25 x 3.25 candid snapshot photo of Flynn sitting at a restaurant table with a gentleman dressed as a pirate and a lady in sailor hat as a duck stumbles on the table, notated on the reverse in fountain pen by Flynn, “In Florida we got this duck as drunk as a lord. Good times down there boy!” Lightly trimmed edges and surface impressions from Flynn’s notations on reverse, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $100)

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964. Friends. Complete issue of Entertainment Weekly for January 27, 1995, signed on the cover in blue felt tip and silver ink by Matt LeBlanc, Matthe w Perry, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, and Jennifer Aniston. In fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 2 0 0 )

960. Bridget Fonda. Color 27 x 40 promotional poster for Jackie Brown, signed in silver ink. Rolled and in fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

961. Joan Fontaine.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Joe with kindest wishes, Joan Fontaine.”

In very good condition, with a few bends and creases (mainly to background; crease to right edge touching hair and part of face) and rippling to bottom edge.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

965. Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the beach movie king and queen holding up a surfboard, signed in black felt tip by Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, who signs with her first name only.

In very fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

962. Margot Fonteyn.

966. Annette Funicello. Glossy

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo from the National Ballet, signed in black felt tip “Margot Fonteyn 1976.” A few subtle surface marks, otherwise fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

8 x 10 photo of Funicello in a bathing suit, signed in green felt tip, “Annette.” In very fine condition. Sadly, she no longer signs. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

967. Annette Funicello.

963. Redd Foxx. “I Ain’t

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Funicello atop a surfboard, signed in black felt tip, “Love, Annette Funicello.”

In fine condition, with a couple trivial surface dings.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Lied Yet” album signed on the cover in gold ink. A touch of subtle edge wear, other wise fine, clean condition.

The record is included.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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968. Clark Gable. Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 headand-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Percy Landman from Clark Gable.” In very good condition, with scattered silvering to darker areas and background, some contrast to Gable’s light, but legible signature against image, mounting remnants to each corner tip, and a bit of scattered light edge soiling.

PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

969. Clark Gable. Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Gable, payable to Jean Garceau, his personal assistant, for $88.50, November 16, 1948.

Usual punch cancellations touching “Cla,” otherwise very clean, presentable, fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

970. Clark Gable. Vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 wedding photo of Clark and Sylvia Gable posing next to a wedding cake, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Les, Best wishes, Clark Gable,” and “Sylvia Gable.”

Gable was married to Sylvia Ashley from December of 1949 to April of 1952. Some contrast to last name of signature and inscription, otherwise fine condition.

PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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975. Jennifer Garner. En971. Ava Gardner. Col-

ertainment Weekly magazine, dated March 8, 2002, featuring Jennifer Garner looking nicely windblown, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

or glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gardner showing off her legs, signed in pink ink.

A trivial crease to bottom border, otherwise very fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

976. Richard Gere. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 30, 1983. Escrow instructions regarding financing for the film The Cotton Club, signed at the bottom in ink by Gere as president of Gere Productions. In fine condition, with two punch holes to top and a couple creases and dings.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

972. Ava Gardner.

Glossy 8 x 10 20th Century Fox promotional photo for The Blue Bird, boldly signed in gold ink. In fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

977. John Gielgud. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Gielgud as Hamlet, signed later in ballpoint “John Gielgud 1939” [the year of the image]. A few small scratches and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

973. Ava Gardner.

Matte-finish 4 x 5 photo of Gardner in a black veil, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a light vertical crease at top edge.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

978. John Gilbert.

Early matte-finish 8 x 10 Melbourne Spurr photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Miss Kingston, Sincerely, John Gilbert.”

A few tiny surface marks and tiny corner bends, and somewhat indistinct contrast to last few letters of signature, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

974. Jennifer Garner. Complete issue of Rolling Stone magazine for February 14, 2002, featuring Garner kneeling in a leather outfit, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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979. Samuel Goldwyn. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 18, 1926.

An artist’s contract for Ralph Faulkner to portray the role of “Captain of Guard,” also signed by Faulkner. In fine condition. R&R COA,…(MB $100)

980. Gone With the Wind.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of a Gone with the Wind movie poster, signed in felt tip by Olivia deHavilland, Butterfly McQueen, Rand Brooks, Ann Rutherford,William Bakewell, and Cammie King, with each adding their character name. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $150)

983. Gloria Grahame. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM photo of Grahame wearing white fur and a diamond necklace, signed in fountain pen. In very good condition with a couple of repaired separations to the margin, corner creases and light surface wear. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

981. Good Will Hunting. Origi-

“TAKE MY HEART IN EXCHANGE”

n a l Ja p a n e s e press kit for the premiere of Good Will Hunting in 1997, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip

by Oscar winners Matt Dam o n , Ro b i n Williams, and Ben Affleck, and also signed by Minnie Driver, Casey Affleck, Cole Hauder, and Stellan Skarsgard. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In v e r y f i n e co n d i t i o n . R & R C OA . … ( M B $ 2 0 0 )

GRANT writes to his ailing Operation Petticoat costar

984. Cary Grant. ALS signed “Cary,” three pages, 4.5 x 3.5, no date. Grant writes to Madlyn Rhue. In full: “Your heart is in good care—and I’m happy to know it’s whole—that you are whole again—I’m also unhappy that we have contact now, today, this evening, here—because I had a small—and now it will be small, alas—surprise to surprise you with. So, until the surprise that will not be a surprise, take my heart in exchange [adding a small sketch]….” Rhue (1935–2003), a well-known character actress, appeared with Grant in the 1959 film Operation Petticoat. She earned a footnote in pop culture history for her role as Lt. Marla McGivers, Khan’s love interest in the original Star Trek episode “Space Seed.” Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. In fine condition. R&R COA...(MB $100)

982. Heather Graham.

Sexy color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Graham in blue lingerie, signed in blue felt tip. Signature contrast, otherwise fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

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987. Alec Guiness. Sheet music for “Colonel Bogey” from the film Bridge on the River Kwai, signed in black ink “Alec Guinness.” Mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

985. Cary Grant. Vintage ink signature and inscrip-

988. Maggie Gyllenhaal.

tion, “To Rudy! Cary Grant,” on a light blue 6 x 4.75 album page. In fine condition, with uneven left edge.

PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Color 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue felt tip. A few light surface marks, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Charley Grapewin and fellow cast members sign on the set, pre Wizard of Oz

989. Gene Hackman. Two different glossy 14 x 11 photos from The French Connection, one color, each signed in silver ink. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

986. Charley Grapewin (and Night of June 13th). Character actor (1869–1956) best known for his role as Uncle Henry in The Wizard of Oz. Sixteen vintage pencil signatures of cast members of the 1932 film Night of June 13th, starring Charley Grapewin,on individual off-white slips and album pages. Signers include: Charley Grapewin (adding “Grand Pop, Night of June 13th”), Mary Boland, Helen Jerome Eddy, Edward LeSaint, Helen Ware, Stephen Roberts, Frances Dee, Adrianne Allen, Gene Raymond, Lela Lee, Charlie Ruggles, Leslie Leitner, and Earl Hayman. Accompanied by nine candid snapshots of actors and actresses on the set of the film, and a newspaper clipping from an Ontario, California paper detailing the filming in town. In fine condition.

Grapewin is scarce in any form, and one of the more difficult Oz cast members to acquire. R&R COA....(MB $100)

990. Tom Hanks. Oversized satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Hanks as Forrest Gump, signed in black felt tip. A few subtle surface marks, other wise fine condition.

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995. William S. Hart. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Wm. S. Hart Productions letterhead, December 13, 1918. Hart writes to a young admirer, mentioning Shark Monroe and Border Wireless. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Minor wear and letter folds, one vertically through signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

991. Happy Days. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Anson Williams, and Danny Most, signed by all four in blue felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

996. Anne Hathaway. Color satin finish 8 x 10 photo of Anne touching her belly, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

992. Jean Harlow. Two vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photos, each signed in ink by “Mama Jean” and inscribed to a different recipient. In very good to fine condition, with corner creases to both photos (“arms up” photo with horizontal crease through image). R&R COA.…(MB $100)

993. Rex Harrison. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain p e n , “ To Chuck—Best wishes, Rex Harrison.”

Tiny marginal corner bends, otherwise fine, fresh, clean condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

997. Susan Hayward. Much-adored American actress (1917–1975) who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her penetrating, multidimensional portrayal of death-row inmate Barbara Graham in the 1958 classic I Want to Live! Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Peter, Susan Hayward.”

In good to very good condition, with allover slight roughness to emulsion, 1˝ tear to right edge (touching background only), dings and small creases (one to face), and slightly indistinct contrast against dark background. Many of the faults can be minimized by proper matting and framing for an attractive presentation. PSA/DNAAuction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $300)

994. Josh Hartnett. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1000. Paul Henreid.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo from the film The Conspirators, signed and inscribed in ink “To Mark, Best regards, Paul Henreid.” In very good condition, with scattered dings, surface marks (a few to face), small creases, and edge dents. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1001. Paul Henreid.

Matte finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Best wishes to Mrs. Elaine Lemme and her ‘Special Children,’ from Paul Henreid.” In fine condition. R&R C OA , … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

998. Rita Hayworth. Early matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photo of the young Hayworth, signed and inscribed in ink “To Hermine Meyer, Sincerely, Rita Cansino.” The actress, who appeared in a number of small screen roles under her birth name, Margarita “Rita” Cansino, at Fox beginning in 1935, adopted her familiar stage name (adapted from her mother’s maiden name) soon after her move to Columbia in 1937. Slightly irregular ink adhesion, otherwise very fine condition. Scarce and lovely! PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA...(MB $300)

999. Lillian Hellman. American playwright and screenwriter (1905–1984) best known for such classics as The Children’s Hour, The Little Foxes, and Watch on the Rhine. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, March 26, 1938. An agreement in connection with an adaptation of the story “Graustark,” signed on the second page. In fine condition. R&R COA. …(MB $100)

1002. Jim Henson. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Henson surrounded by Muppets, signed in black felt tip. A few very subtle surface marks, otherwise fine condition. R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

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1006. Katharine Hepburn. Bank check, 5.75 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and signed

by Hepburn, payable to Bessie Adams for $63.22, March 19, 1957. Usual ink and punch cancellations (both lightly touching a few letters of signature), otherwise fine condition. PSA/DNAAuction LOAand R&RCOA.…(MB $150)

1007. Katharine Hepburn. Large black felt tip signature, “Katharine Hepburn,” on a canary 6 x 8 sheet of her personal letterhead.

Intersecting folds (vertical fold to first name), otherwise fine condition. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1003. Jim Henson. Original signed and inscribed green felt tip sketch of Kermit the Frog on an off-white 8 x 10 card, signed and inscribed, “Hi Lou, Kermit the Frog, Jim Henson.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1004. Katharine Hepburn. TLS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, December 31, 1981.

Hepburn writes to a fan. In full: “What a nice note. Thank you.” Mailing fold through signature, otherwise fine condition. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1005. Katharine Hepburn. TLS signed “Katharine Hep,” one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, July 29, 1987.

Very brief letter to an admirer. In full, “Here it is -- Nice letter.” In fine condition. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

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1008. Katharine Hepburn. Beautiful vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 12.25 crystal-clear photo of Hepburn relaxing in a chair, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Ida Koverman, Affectionately, Katharine Hepburn.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges, a tiny crease to upper right corner, and faint silvering to extreme lower edge. Great opportunity to acquire a signed photo as Hepburn routinely refused to sign any type of photo. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1009. Heroes.

Color glossy 14 x 11 signed photograph, signed in blue felt tip by eleven, including Sendhil Ramamurthy, Tawny Cypress, Leonard Roberts, Hayden [Panettiere], Noah GrayCabey, Milo [Ventimiglia], Greg Grunberg, Adrian Pasdar, Ali Larter, Masi Oka, and Santiago Cabrera. A few scattered dings and small bends, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1011. Jennifer Love Hewitt. Gorgeous color glossy photo of Hewitt looking just perfect, signed in blue felt tip, adding a heart and “Always!” In fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1010. Charlton Heston.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best to Orrill Mae, Charlton Heston.” The reverse bears the ink stamp of the “Charlton Heston Fan Club of the Pacific Coast.” A few subtle dings and surface marks, otherwise fine, clean condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1012. William Holden.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of an older Holden in a jacket and tie, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

Vintage 1940s stars of stage and screen 1013. Hollywood Autograph Albums.

A pair of vintage 5.5 x 4.5 autograph albums containing a total of 64 signatures (one book contains 52 while the other contains 12). All were obtained in person in New York City, and all but one are in fountain pen. The signers are: Judy Canova, Jerry Lester, Cary Grant, Judith Anderson, Roddy McDowall, Harry Carey, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Carelton Young, George Murphy, Burgess Meredith, Alexander Knox, Bob Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Herb Shriner, Jane Wyman, Ruth Warrick (Brian Aherne on the reverse), Lee Bowman, Irene Manning, Ruth Gordon (Joan Edwards on the reverse), Cedric Hardwicke, Red Skelton, William Bendix, Susan Hayward, Salvador Dali, Lew Lehr, Eddie Green, Gary Moore, Jackie Coogan, June Preiser, Alexander d’Arcy, Al Jolson, Virginia Weidler, Bette Davis, Bert Gordon, Bonita Granville, John Garfield, Maria Montez, Johnny Morris, Tony Martin, Henry Fonda (Carole Landis on the reverse), Walter Pidgeon (pencil), Bob Paige, Barry Wood, Vaughan Monroe, Alan Mowbray, Louise Albritton (Allan Jones on the reverse), Ann Sothern, Dorothy Stickney, Jeanne Cagney, Dick Haymes, Everett Sloane, Del Schubert, Buddy Rogers, Connie Boswell, Mary Livingstone, Maggie Hayes, Danny Kaye, Richard Travis, Moss Hart, Duke Ellington, Reginald Gardiner, Barry Nelson, Alan Baxter, Glenn Miller, and Edmond O’Brien. In very good to fine condition, with wear to the partially detached covers; the interior pages are generally clean and many of them have small photos attached. A nice collection of names! R&R COA....(MB $200) 265

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COME RAIN, COME

SHRINE 1015. Hollywood Mystic Shrine.

Unique DS, one page, 10.75 x 21, June 9, 1934. An invitation to the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Shriners) to hold their 60th Imperial Council Session in Los Angeles, California. The printed text reads: “We, the undersigned members of the motion picture industry, extend to the Shriners of North America a most cordial invitation to hold your 1935 Imperial Council Session in Los Angeles, and we assure you that we will do everything within our power to make your visit most delightful. The charm, romance, and thrills of Hollywood beckon you. May Allah be your guide.” The document is signed in fountain pen by 53 actors and actresses, including some of the most prominent stars of the day: Clark Gable, Alan Hale, Otto Kruger, Monty Blue, Diana Wynyard, Charles Laughton, Madge Evans, Robert Young, Maurice Chevalier, Hedda Hopper, Louis Calhern, Guy Standing, Ricardo Cortez, Victor McLaglen, Helen Twelvetrees, Joan Crawford, Antonio Moreno, Frances Drake, Richard Arlen, Robert Woolsey, Leslie Howard, Barbara Stanwyck, Fredric March (traced over), Harold Lloyd (signing as “Ceremonial Master”), Elissa h Eddi t M t B l G dl G C C Landi, Stan Laurel, Charley Chase, Eddie C Cantor, Mae W West, Bertt Wh Wheeler, Grace B Bradley, Gary Cooper, Carole Lombard, ZaSu Pitts, Evelyn Venable, Lee Tracy, Helen Mack, William Gargan, Richard Cromwell, Will Rogers, Oliver Hardy, Maureen O’Sullivan, Henry Wilcoxon, Mona Maris, Bing Crosby, Anita Louise, Joe E. Brown, Frank Morgan, and El Brendel. Several of the signers, including Gable, Lloyd, Rogers, Brown, and Hardy, were actually Shriners. The Shriners usually scheduled their Imperial Sessions several years in advance, and ultimately held their Imperial Session in Los Angeles in 1938. The entire document has been backed with linen. Framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 23.5. In good condition, with a number of the signatures lightly overlapping one another, a few signatures a shade or two light but fully legible, allover wrinkling, horizontal creases, light soiling, a few stains (one to top margin; another to Elissa Landi, somewhat affecting legibility), lower 3˝ clipped and rejoined to upper portion of sheet, and clipped lower right corner (including Frank Morgan) rejoined (marginal losses, not touching writing) to linen backing. Most of the signatures are clear and dark.

A most notable and unusual gathering of vintage Tinseltown legends! PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA....(MB $200) Entertainment

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1016.Honeymooners.

Felt tip signature, “Jackie Gleason,” on an off-white card; and a glossy 10 x 8 cast photo of the Cramdens and Nortons on Ralph’s bus, signed in felt tip by Art Carney, Joyce Randolph, and Audrey Meadows. Both are double matted together, to an overall size of 14 x 11. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1019. Honeymooners: Carney and Randolph. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ed and Trixie Norton, signed in blue felt tip by Art Carney and in black felt tip by Joyce Randolph. A trivial ding to top right edge, otherwise very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1020. Anthony Hopkins. Color glossy 8 x 10 closeup photo as Hannibal Lecter, boldly signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Perfect with some fava beans and a nice chianti. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1017. Honeymooners. Glossy 10 x 8 cast photo, signed by all four in various colors of felt tip, each adding a sentiment: Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows, and Joyce Randolph. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1018. Honeymooners.

Seven glossy photos: one 10 x 8 of the Nortons and the Cramdens, signed in black felt tip by A r t C a rney, Audrey Me a d o w s , and Joyce Randolph; and six 8 x 10 photos of the Nortons, each signed in black felt tip by Art Carney and Joyce Rand o l p h . In f i n e co n d i t i o n . R & R C OA . . . . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

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1021. House. Color glossy 8 x 10 cast photo, signed in blue felt tip by Hugh Laurie, Jennifer Morrison, Jesse Spencer, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard and Lisa Edelstein. Slight rubs to Edelstein’s last name, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1022. Leslie Howard. Brit-

1026. James Bond: Pierce Brosnan.

ish actor (1893– 1943) best remembered for his roles in such classics as the Pygmalion, The Petrified Forest, and, most famously, as Ashley Wilkes in Gone with the Wind. During World War II he devoted his energies to the war effort and was killed in 1943 when the plane he was on was shot down by German fighters over the Bay of Biscay. Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Howard in an overcoat and Fedora hat, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a trivial spot to background at top. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Color satinfinish 12 x 8 photo of Brosnan as Bond, signed in blue felt tip “Pierce Brosnan 08.”

In very fine c o n d i t i o n . R & R C OA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1027. James Bond: Eva Green. Color satin finish 11 x 14 photo of the new Bond girl looking over her shoulder, signed in felt tip, blue felt tip. In fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1023. Kate Hudson. Complete issue of Rolling Stone magazine for October 12, 2000, featuring Hudson looking over her nicely bared shoulder, signed in blue felt tip. Some indistinct contrast to signature, otherwise fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1028. Emil Jannings.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo affixed to a same-sized card, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. Frnak M. Barham, Sincerely, E. Jannings.” Mounting as noted and a hint of subtle silvering to dark portions, other wise fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1024. Kate Hudson. Sexy color glossy 11 x 14 photo, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1029. Angelina Jolie.

Complete issue of Rolling Stone magazine for July 5, 2001, featuring Jolie biting her thumb, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1025. Steve and Terri Irwin. Color 4.25 x 6.75 Australia Zoo cardstock photo, signed in black felt tip, “S. R. Irwin,” and in blue felt tip “Terri Irwin.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1032. Tom Keene.

American actor (1896– 1963) who earned a footnote in Hollywood history for his role as Col. Tom Edwards in the beloved Ed Wood “classic” Plan 9 from Outer Space, often singled out as the worst film ever made.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Keene in his western gear, signed and inscribed in green ink “To Marjorie - With my best wishes, Sincerely, Tom Keene.” In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1030. Carolyn Jones. Actress best remembered as Morti1033. Gene Kelly. Vintage sheet music for the song “The Right Girl for Me” from the film “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” signed later in black felt tip “Gene Kelly.” A touch of mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

cia Addams on the classic 1960s sitcom The Addams Family. Glossy 7.5 x 9.75 photo of Jones with her hands in her hair, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “To Bob, with affection, Carolyn Jones.” In fine condition, with scattered light creases and surface dings. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1034. Grace Kelly. Glossy 10 x 8 promotional photo for 1031. Jennifer Jones. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo

a special presentation of The Mike Douglas Show, signed in black felt tip, “Grace de Monaco.” Mild contrast to last portion of signature, and some scattered creases and surface marks, mostly confined to the edges, otherwise fine condition. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

of the Academy Award–winning actress, signed later in blue felt tip. A few surface marks, dings (one to face), and tiny edge dents, otherwise fine condition.

Lesser seen in signed photos! R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1039. Keira Knightly.

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo from Pirates of the Caribbean, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1035. Grace Kelly.

Color 4.25 x 6 postcard photo of Prince Rainier, Princess Grace, and their three children, signed in black felt tip, “Grace de Monaco.” In fine condition, with a bit of trivial signature contrast. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1040. Don Knotts. Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos of Knotts as B a r n e y Fi f e from the Andy Griffith Show, each signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1036. Val Kilmer. Glossy 16 x 20 photo of Kilmer as he appeared in Heat, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1041. Alan Ladd. Handsome vintage mattefinish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Lola - Good luck, Alan Ladd.” In fine condition, with some light rippling and creasing along bottom edge.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

1037. Nastassja Kinski.

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo, the famous “snake” pose originally taken by Richard Avedon, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1038. Heidi Klum.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

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1042. Veronica Lake. Known as “The Peekaboo Girl” because of her hairstyle, which covered the right side of her forehead and often partly fell over her right eye. Felt tip signature, “The best always.

Sincerely,Veronica Lake,” on an off-white 8.25 x 6.25 heavy stock album page. Accompanied by a glossy 8 x 10 photo suitable for matting.

In fine condition, with small ink notation to top right, and mild edge toning, which could be matted out. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1046. Elsa L a n c h e s t e r.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in fountain pen. A few small creases and scattered surface impressions (touching face and hair), and slightly irregular ink adhesion (dropped stroke to “L”), otherwise fine condition.

R&R COA.…

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1043 . Bert Lahr. Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7.25 photo of Lahr in a tweed jacket, signed in white ink, “Sincerely, Bert Lahr.”

A few scattered creases to right side, otherwise fine condition. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1044. Hedy Lamarr. Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip. A few faint dings and light bends (one to last name), otherwise fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1045. Hedy Lamarr. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the bejeweled beauty, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Augello[?], Best wishes, Hedy Lamarr, 1941.” Slightly irregular ink adhesion and a pinpointsized surface mark or two, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1047. Fritz Lang. Esteemed German-American film director (1890–1976) who helmed such classics as M, Fury, and the landmark science-fiction epic Metropolis. Scarce vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo, signed in fountain pen.

In fine condition, with crease to lower right corner and mounting remnants to reverse. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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10 5 0 . G e r t r u d e Lawrence. Vintage matte-finish photo trimmed in size to 9 x 13.5, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Dear Herman Tappé from his great admirer and friend, Gertrude Lawrence.” In good condition, with trimming as noted, a few faint stains at left edge, chip to lower right corner, slightly indistinct contrast of signature against background, and a hint of subtle silvering to dark portions. Many of the faults can be minimized with proper matting and framing. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1048. Hugh Laurie. Handsome color glossy 11 x 14 photo as House, signed in silver ink. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1049. Peter Lawford. Large blue pencil signature, “Have a lots of laughs, Peter Lawford,” on a gray 6.25 x 8 heavy stock album page. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Choice, unissued membership card 1051. Bruce Lee. Legendary Chinese-American martial arts artist and actor (1940–1973) whose skill, charisma, and presence afforded martial arts films a new measure of respectability and popularity. Lee first came to widespread attention with his role as Kato on the television series “The Green Hornet,” which ran for a total of twenty-six episodes on ABC during 1966 and 1967. For most Americans, the show provided the first glimpse of Lee in (albeit TV-friendly) action; within the space of a few years, he would become a powerhouse film attraction. His untimely death “by misadventure” sparked all manner of speculation, including rumors of assassination, ancestral curses, and more—and would propel him into the realm of legend. Unissued membership card for Lee’s Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute, 3.75 x 2.5, signed in black ink “Bruce Lee” and [instructor and Lee’s prize pupil] “Taky Kimura.” In rejecting many components of traditional martial arts and adopting a more inclusive, holistic approach, Lee developed a system he originally called “Jun Fan Gung Fu,” a name that incorporated the Chinese form of his own name, Lee Jun Fan. Lee summed up the underlying philosophy of his style, later renamed Jeet Kun Do (“The Way of the Intercepting Fist”), as “simply the direct expression of one’s feelings with the minimum of movements and energy.” Lee operated a number of schools based on his methods until 1971, though he permitted his students to carry on his teachings on a private basis. The logo for the system, which appears on the card, incorporates a yinyang symbol with Chinese characters indicating the principles “Using no way as way” and “Having no limitation as limitation,” along with arrows representing the endless movement and change of the universe. In excellent, pristine condition. As handsome and well-preserved a Lee item as you’re ever likely to encounter! PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $300) Entertainment

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“It made me very happy to know that you had enjoyed ‘Ivanov’ so much” 1052. Vivien Leigh. TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Vivien Leigh,” one page, 5.5 x 7.75, May 12, 1966.

Leigh writes from the Shubert Theatre to Neil Carter. In full: “How very kind indeed of you to write me such a very charming letter. I was deeply touched and encouraged by your words. It made me very happy to know that you had enjoyed ‘Ivanov’ so much.” A touch of mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition. PSA/ DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA....(MB $100)

1053. Vivien Leigh. Vintage 4 x 6 promotional cardstock photo of Leigh, with printed information on the reverse for her appearance at the King’s Theatre production of The Doctor’s Dilemma, signed in fountain pen. In very good condition, with scattered creases, some light soiling to top right corner, a few spots, and light rounding to corners. PSA/ D N A Au c t i o n

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Making Rumba “Mr. Raft and I do so many dances that I’m just about tuckered out” 1057. Carole Lombard. American actress (1908–1942) who enjoyed great success as a popular screen comedienne in the 1930s and who became Mrs. Clark Gable in 1939.

On January 16, 1942, the plane in which Lombard was traveling en route to a war bond rally crashed into Mount Potosi near Las Vegas, killing all 22 passengers. TLS, one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, November 15, 1934.

Lombard writes to fan Jeanelia Kantner. In part: “Thank you so much for your little birthday card and all the good wishes you send me….

I wish I could write you a great, long letter, but of course you know how busy we are on ‘Rumba.’ Mr. [George] Raft and I do so many dances that I’m just about ‘tuckered’ out when it comes time to answer mail!…” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. A touch of mild soiling and small marginal stain, otherwise fine condition. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA...(MB $200) 273

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1062. Ida Lupino.

Beautiful, leggy, cardstock 11 x 14 photo of Lupino perched on a sailboat, signed in black felt tip. Some minor edge and corner wear, not affecting overall impression, otherwise fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1058. Eva Longoria. Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo, signed in blue felt tip. A few dings, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1059. Sophia Loren.

1063. Elle Macpherson. Five signed items:

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Loren in a sheer black negligee from one of her films, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

three signed color photos, ranging in size from 5 x 7 up to 8 x 10; a trimmed 1994 Playboy magazine cover; and a Sports Illustrated magazine photo; all signed in blue felt tip with her usual first name and a heart. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1060. Myrna Loy. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Loy in the arms of Max Baer in Prizefighter and the Lady, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “For Judith, All good wishes, Myrna Loy.” In very good condition, with several noticeable creases and surface impressions.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1061. Bela Lugosi. Vintage blood-red ink signature, “Bela

1064. Jayne Mansfield. Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Martha,Affectionately, Jayne Mansfield.” In very good condition, with scattered creases and surface marks, and some finish loss over facial area from a liquid spill. PSA/DNAAuction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Lugosi,” on a cream 3.5 x 2.25 card. Accompanied by four vintage unsigned photos from Dracula. Faint erasure trace and paperclip impression at upper right corner, otherwise fine, crisp condition. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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Honoring their You’re Never Too Young director

1065. Jayne Mansfield. Lovely vintage glossy 7 x 9.25 1067. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Partly printed

photo of Mansfield in a low-cut top, signed and inscribed in red felt tip “To Heinz, Thank you for all the wonderful help!

You are great! Love, Jayne.” In fine condition, with a few light surface marks, and a couple light creases to edges and corner tips. As bold an vivid a signature as you will find.

PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

souvenir sheet presented to Academy Award–winning director Norman Taurog, one page both sides, 8 x 11, signed on both sides by approximately 55 cast and crew members from Taurog’s 1955 film You’re Never Too Young.

Among the signers, which include both stars and crew members, are Dean Martin (adding “He’s golfing”), Jerry Lewis (adding “For 33 years more”), Ray Burr, Diana Lynn, Nina Foch, Margery Maude, Mitzi McCall (“Thank you Mr.Taurog for being so wonderfully patient on my first picture”), Milton Frome, Sidney Sheldon, and others.

A few minor smudges and spots to reverse, otherwise fine, crisp condition. PSA/DNAAuction LOA and R&R COA...(MB $100)

1066. Julia Marlowe.

English-American actress (1866–1950) best known for her interpretations of Shakespearean roles.

AQS from Shakespeare’s As You Like It, “Nay, nay you would call me Rosalind,” on an off-white 6 x 4.5 album page, signed “Julia Marlowe.” Accompanied by an unsigned cabinet photo. Vertical fold (touching last name) and light soiling, otherwise condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1068. Dean Martin.

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Martin seated behind a desk in one of his films, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1072. Malcolm McDowell.

x 11 photo of Hawkeye, B.J., and Col. Potter, signed in black felt tip by Alan Alda and Harry Morgan, and in blue felt tip by Mike Farrell. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 15.25. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Alex and his droogs at the milk bar, an original publicity still from A Clockwork Orange, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Buddy, Very best wishes, Malcolm McDowell.” Mild rippling, other wise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1073. Rose McGowan.

1070. MASH. Three differ-

Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of McGowan as blonde, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

ent glossy 10 x 8 cast photos, two signed in felt tip by Mike Farrell, Jamie Farr, Bill Christopher, and Harry Morgan; and one signed by Farrell, Farr, and Christopher. In fine condition, with just a couple of scattered light surface marks and dings. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1071. Malcolm McDowell. Color glossy

1074. Midnight Cowboy.

Color 11 x 17 mini-poster for Midnight Cowboy, signed in blue felt tip by Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight.

In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

12 x 18 poster art photo for A Clockwork Orange, signed in silver ink

by McDowell. In very fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1075. Midnight Cowboy. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Dustin Hoffman and John Voight in the graveyard, signed by both in blue felt tip. In fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

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1076. Midnight Cowboy. Original 14 x 11 lobby card from Midnight Cowboy, signed in black felt tip

by John Voight and in blue felt tip by Dustin Hoffman. In very good condition, with pinholes at corners, scattered soiling and rubbing, and light handling wear with small creases. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1079. Elizabeth Montgomery. Personal check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Montgomery, payable to Security Pacific National Bank for $147.96, January 9, 1975.

Very faint ink stamp trace slightly touching signature, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1 0 7 7. R o b e r t Mitchum. DS, seven

“I miss Jay Silverheels a lot”

pages, 8.5 x 13, September 30, 1954. Articles of incorporation for Mitchum’s film production company, D. R. M. Productions, Inc. signed on the fifth page in green ink by Mitchum. Document is still housed in its original legal folder.

Staples to top edges, mild toning to first certification page, and some scattered light wrinkling to pages and folder, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1078. Mod Squad. Color 18 x 25 poster for the release of The Mod Squad on video, signed in blue felt tip by Peggy Lipton and Michael Cole, and in black felt tip

by Clarence Williams III. Rolled and in f i n e co n d i tion, with a few edge dings.

R&R COA.…

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1080. Clayton Moore. TLS signed “Clayton Moore, The Lone Ranger,” one page, 7.5 x 11, personal letterhead, May 12, 1998.

Moore tells a fan about the death of Jay Silverheels. In part: “I told his wife I wanted to see him. She said, ‘He is not very well, Clayton, I don’t know if you would like to see him like that’…He looked so bad. It was terrible. I leaned over to him and said, ‘Jay, this is Clayton. Keep on fighting. We all love you.’…He passed on March 5, 1980…I miss Jay Silverheels a lot …We had an unbreakable bond of friendship from the first day I shook his hand in the spring of 1949 in the office of George Washington Trendle.” In fine condition. R&R COA....(MB $100)

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1081. Clayton Moore. Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of the Lone Ranger atop Silver, signed in blue felt tip, “Clayton Moore, The Lone Ranger.” Double matted and framed to an overall size of 20.25 x 24.25. In very fine condition. R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

1083. Roger Moore. Glossy

1082. Clayton Moore. Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip “Clayton Moore, The Lone Ranger.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

11 x 14 photo of Moore as The Saint, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

See Him Now Decades-long correspondence from EDWARD R. MURROW 1084. Edward R. Murrow. Famed American journalist (1908–1965) best known for his wartime broadcasts from London and his widely respected CBS television news shows See It Now and Person to Person. His role in exposing the hypocrisy of Red-baiting Senator Joseph McCarthy was dramatized in the acclaimed 2005 film Good Night, and Good Luck. Fourteen TLS signed “Ed,” all to Kenneth Holland of the American Youth Commission and the Institute of International Education, various letterheads (including CBS and the United States Information Agency), 1935–1964. A few excerpts follow. October 22, 1935: “For the time being, I think we had best postpone your C.C.C. broadcast, for reasons which I will explain to you when we meet….”

February 15, 1938: “A good friend of mine, Lindsey Wellington, the No. 2 man in the Program Department of the British Broadcasting Corporation, Arrives in New York on March 7th…. I should be very grateful if you could find an opportunity to see him….” March 9, 1937: “I have been doing a little searching around to see if I could find anything for Max Schneebeli, but so far without success. I will be glad to send a note to the Carnegie people in Washington and to Kittredge of Rockefeller supporting his application. Sorry that this letter is so brief, but we are under considerable pressure in connection with the current controversy over the Supreme Court….” July 10, 1951. “My apologies for failing to reply in time to your letter…. I assume that it is too late now for any comments of mine to be valid and I am deeply distressed to have let you down although I am sure comments from other sources gave you what you needed….” February 11, 1959: “I thought you had selected a damned good panel and it was fun to do….” September 21, 1961 (marked “Personal & Confidential): “The [Foreign Correspondents] Center is to be run by an extraordinarily able young officer named Ernie Wiener…. I want to provide him with $100 a month for entertainment and representation and I can’t do it out of government funds. If I should cause a contribution of $1,200 to be made to the Institute, could you devise a method of passing it on to wiener, This is a wholly ridiculous state of affairs but your time in government will, I am sure, make you appreciate the difficulty involved in this kind of penny ante operation….” Accompanied by three unsigned carbons of letters from Holland to Murrow. In very good to fine condition, with soiling, staining, and/or chips to about five letters (affecting one signature). Most are clean and fine, with an occasional mailing fold to signature, and mild soiling and handling wear. R&R COA...(MB $200) Entertainment

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1085. Murphy Brown. Color glossy 8 x 10 cast photo, signed in black felt tip by six members of the cast: Candice Bergen, Charles Kimbrough, Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto, Grant Shaud, and Pat Corley. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1086. Ozzie Nelson. Bandleader, singer, and actor (1906–1975) best known as the paterfamilias on the long-running radio and television series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Carl—With thanks for your kind cooperation, Best wishes, Ozzie Nelson.” A few scattered dings and surface marks, otherwise fine COA.…(MB $100)

1089. David Niven. Two personal checks, 1960, both filled out in type to Evelyn Walne for $56.36 and signed by Niven.

Punch cancellation lightly touching first name of each signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1087. Paul Newman. Original color 27 x 41 one sheet movie poster for The Young Philadelphians, signed in black felt tip by Newman. In fine condition, with expected folds and a few edge creases.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1090. Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn. Satin-finish 9.5 x 7.5 photo of the dancers in performance, signed in ballpoint by Nureyev and in red ink by Fonteyn. Matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 12. A hint of subtle rippling, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1091. Rudolf Nureyev. Russian dancer (1938–1993) who was one of the most popular ballet artists of the twentieth centur y.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo, an original publicity still from the film Valentino, signed in blue felt tip. Matted to an oveall size of 14 x 11. A few tiny creases and faint scratches, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1088. Paul Newman. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Newman, “Paul L. Newman,” payable to Coastline Marine for $99.00, July 13, 1973. Matted and framed with a color photo of Newman on a motorcycle, to an overall size of 11.5 x 17.5. In fine condition, with light showthrough from stamps on reverse, not affecting clean signature. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1092.RudolfNureyev.

Matte-finish 8 x 10 Louis Peres photo, signed in black felt tip. A few faint rubs, a very subtle hint of silvering to perimeter, tiny emulsion chip to one corner, and slightly indistinct contrast against background, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1096. Laurence Olivier. Handsome glossy 8 x 10 photo of Olivier from his younger days, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “For Glen Rice, Laurence Olivier (40 years ago).” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1093. Donald O’Connor. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed later in black felt tip “A long time ago—1942, Donald O’Connor.” A few dings, impressions, and surface marks (touching face), otherwise fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

1094. Peter O ’ To o l e . C o l o r 1097. Our Gang: McFarland and Hood. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Gang sharing a snack, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Tony Musso - Your ‘Little Rascal’ Spanky McFarland,” and “To Tony - A loyal ‘Little Rascal’ fan - My best, Darla Hood.” In fine condition, with a few small corner creases. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

glossy 14 x 11 photo as Lawrence of Arabia, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1095. Odd Couple. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Oscar and Felix, signed in black felt tip by Tony Randall and Jack Klug man, who adds a brief sentiment.

In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…

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1098. Bettie Page.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Page looking over her shoulder, signed in black ink. In fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

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1099. Anna Pavlova.

Russian-born prima ballerina (1881–1931) who won international fame for her exquisite interpretations of classical roles. Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in fountain pen.

In very good condition, with somewhat indistinct contrast against background, crease to lower right corner touching last few letters of signature, and faint allover emulsion cracks.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

1102. Gregory Peck. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Peck standing on a sundrenched beach, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1103. Gregory Peck.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 United Artists publicity photo of Peck from 1954, signed in fountain pen.

In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks and creases.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1100. Katina Paxinou.

Greek actress (1900– 1973) who won the 1943 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in For Whom the Bell Tolls.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in fountain pen. Mild silvering to darker areas of image, and some light contrast to end of signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1104. Sean Penn. Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Penn f rom Mystic River, signed in blue felt tip.

In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…

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1101. Gregory Peck. Business check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Peck, payable to Westwood Garden Center, Inc. for $34.69, April 18, 1973. Matted and framed with a color portrait of Peck, to an overall size of 11.5 x 17.5.

In fine condition, with bank stamp to center, not affecting clean, bold signature.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1105. Michelle Pfeiffer. Oversized color glossy 16 x 20 photo, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1107. Vincent Price. Two per-

1111. Basil Rathbone.

Best known for the role of Sherlock Holmes in the film series in the late 1930s, Basil Rathbone’s acting career spanned Shakespeare to low-budget horror and actually included both at once in the Comedy of Terrors, where he recites every Shakespeare line related to dying. Vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13 Ball photo of Rathbone and his second wife, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Clifton - we are both very fond of you, Ouida” and “& Basil.” Also signed in the lower right in blue pencil by the photographer. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, scattered light creasing, a bit heavier along top edge, and a bit of mild contrast to signature and inscription. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

sonal checks, 1974, each filled out in type and signed as “Vincent L. Price, Jr.” Usual ink stamps and punch cancellations (away from signature), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1108. Vincent Price. TLS signed “Vincent,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 27, 1942. Price writes to Hannes. In part: “I am so sorry to have delayed in answering your very kind letter of last summer…. The truth is I heard that the rehearsals for ‘Winter Soldier’ were called off, then resumed again for free performances, so a letter to Shep Traube seemed rather pointless….” After signing, Price adds a typewritten postscript with a further handwritten addition and his initials: “I did talk to Traube about you. At the time, the only free parts he had were for older men, and he discouraged my sending you—I’m really sorry.”

Intersecting mailing folds and marginal crease at upper right corner, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1112. Keanu Reeves.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Reeves in his Matrix role as Neo, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

1109. Vincent Price. Original signed felt tip profile self-portrait on a beige 7.5 x 9 sheet. In fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1113. Debbie Reynolds.

Glossy 11 x 14 photo of Reynolds peering out from under her hat, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1110. Claude Rains.

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 7.5, Plaza Hotel, New York letterhead, February 2, 1951. Rains writes to Mr. Carter. In full: “Thank you so much for your very kind letter. It is gratifying to hear that what we have all put into this endeavor has really ‘come off.’” In fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1114. Denise Richards. Gorgeous color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Denise taking off her top, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA…(MB $100)

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1119. Ginger Rogers. Vinta ge mattefinish 8 x 9.75 photo of Rogers looking over her should e r, s i g n e d and inscribed in fountain pen “To Kathryn, Sincerely, Ginger Rogers.”

In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light foxing.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

1115. Diana Rigg. Two items: color glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip; and an ink signature, “With my best wishes, Diana Rigg,” on a pink 5.5 x 3 album page with clipped corner, affixed to a 6 x 4 card.

Ding to background of photo, and clipping to signature as noted, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1116. Edward G. Robinson.

Playbill for the ANTA Theatre’s March 1956 production of Middle of the Night, 6.5 x 9, 32 pages, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Robinson. In fine condition, with some mild handling wear and slight page toning.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1120. Roy Rogers.

Sheet music for “Ridin’ Down the Canyon” from the film of the same name, signed in black felt tip “Roy Rogers & Trigger.” Mild handling wear and adhesive price sticker, otherwise fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1117. Ginger Rogers. Vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Rogers looking skyward, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Frank E. Berge, Thank you for such an intelligent letter. Best wishes, Ginger Rogers.” In fine condition, with small crease to right edge, and a hint of mild silvering.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1121. Jane Russell.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Russell relaxing at the beach, signed in black felt tip, “God bless always!! Jane Russell.”

In very fine condition.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

1118. Ginger Rogers.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Rogers wrapped in a fur stole, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1122. Sarah Connor Chronicles. Color glossy 14 x 11 ca st photo, signed in felt tip and ink by Lena Headey, Summer Glau, Thoma s D e k ke r, and Richard T. Jones.

In f i n e c o n d i t i o n , w i t h s o m e m i l d c o n t r a s t to a couple of signatures. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1123. Saturday Night Fever.

Color glossy 10 x 14 photo of John Travolta striking his iconic pose, signed in black felt tip by Travolta and in blue felt tip by Karen Lynn Gorney. In fine condition, with a couple small corner creases.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1127. Seinfeld. Color 18.25 x 22.5 poster of a Rolling Stones cover featuring the Seinfeld cast as Wizard of Oz characters, signed in black felt tip by Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss and Michael Richards. Rolled and in fine condition, with scattered creases. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1124. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Complete issue of Time

1128. David O. Selznick. Pioneer-

magazine for August 18, 2003, boldly signed on his cover photo in silver ink. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

ing film producer (1902–1965) who became one of the most powerful men in Hollywood.

Among his greatest triumphs were the consecutive Best Picture winners Gone with the Wind and Rebecca. Three personal checks, 1941–1950, filled out in type and signed by Selznick, one each made out to George Raft (endorsed in pencil), William Wellman (endorsed in ink), and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. (secretarially endorsed). In fine condition overall, with usual ink and punch cancellations (ink stamps lightly touching one signature and Raft’s endorsement), vertical folds (touching signatures), and light handling wear. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1125. Lizabeth Scott. Stunning color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Scott dressed in white, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1126. Kyra Sedgwick. Color 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue felt tip. A few dings and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1129. Mack Sennett. Pioneering filmwmaker (1880– 1960) who founded Keystone Studios and introduced to the public such screen legends as Fatty Arbuckle, Mack Swain, The Keystone Kops, and Charlie Chaplin.

Signed book: King of Comedy.

First edition, first printing.

NY: Doubleday, 1954. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 284 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Billie Carlson, Best wishes, Mack Sennett, Keep laughing” with the author Cameron Shipp signing under Sennett. In fine condition, with a mild shade of toning to signed page, a couple dings to cover panels, and light toning to remaining pages. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1132. Omar Sharif. Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip. A few tiny, subtle impressions, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1133. Norma Shearer. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Shearer leaning on a cabinet, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Shirley, A sweet face, from Norma Shearer.” In fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

1134. Ann Sheridan.

Vintage glossy 7.25 x 8.75 photo, signed and inscribed in green ink “To Forrest - Best ever, Ann Sheridan.” In very good condition, with irregular adhesion and light contrast to signature, lightly trimmed edges, paperclip impression to top edge, and scattered light surface marks.

R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

1130. Rod Serling. Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Serling, payable to Calif. Bookbinding for $220.50, April 7, 1972. Memo indicates check is for script folders.

In fine condition, with cancellation holes to body, not affecting the clean signature area. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1135. Siegfried and Roy. Glossy 14 x 10 photo of the famed illusionists at a poker table with one of their white tigers, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1131. Rod Serling. Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Serling, payable to Frank Hammer for $54.00, April 21, 1972. In fine condition, with bisecting vertical fold, and expected stamps and holes, none affecting the signature area. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1138. Anna Nicole Smith.

Sex symbol, media celebrity, heiress, w e i g h t- l o s s spokesperson, a n d wo u l d be actress (1967–2007) who died of an accidental drug overdose at the age of 39.

Color glossy 8 x 10 nude photo of Smith from one of her Playboy pictorials, signed in blue felt tip, “Love, Anna Nicole,” adding a smiley face under her signature. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1136. Silver Screen Actresses. Twenty-one glossy and satin-finish 8 x 10 photos, including 11 color, each signed in felt tip or ink by the respective actress pictured. Signers are: Leslie Caron, Virginia Mayo, Deborah Kerr, Ann Rutherford, Doris Day, Corinne Calvert, Joan Collins, Angie Dickinson (4), Laraine Day, Jean Simmons, Arlene Dahl, Gale Storm, Ann Blyth (3), Ruth Hussey, Francis Langford, and Gloria Jean. Several have also added inscriptions as well. In fine overall condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Tonto in living color

1139. Anna Nicole Smith. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Smith, “Vickie Smith,” payable to Harris County MUD for $37.26, July 6, 1993. In very fine condition, with just a bit of light show-through from stamps on reverse. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1140. Will Smith.

1137. Jay Silverheels. Canadian-born Mohawk Indian actor

Color glossy 11 x 14 I Am Legend photo, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

(1912–1980) best known for his role as Tonto in the Lone Ranger television series. Tinted vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Silverheels holding a rifle, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To John, I am so happy and proud to have you in my Fan Club. You have [sic] so patient and considerate. Thanks for everything, Jay Silverheels.” A few subtle surface marks, very faint, unobtrusive stain to background, and negative flaw at upper left corner, otherwise fine condition. A most striking and unusual example! R&R COA...(MB $100)

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1141 . T h e S o p ra n o s : Gandolfini and Falco. Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Tony and Carmela Soprano, signed in blue felt tip by James Gandolfini and Edie Falco, adding her character name. In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1144. Al “Fuzzy” St. John.

Silent film comic who appeared in dozens of Mack Sennett’s early Keystone comedies. He would eventually create and star in his own vehicles for other studios.

He was also the nephew of Fatty Arbuckle. Lot of two signed items: a vintage sepia matte-finish portrait of the bearded St. John, signed and inscribed “To L.E. from Fuzzy” in pencil on the wide brim of his white hat; and, a 5 x 3 card, signed and inscribed “To Albert, Yours for fun, Al ‘Fuzzy’ St. John” in blue ink. In fine condition, with a couple of spots of trivial soiling to the card, bit of edge silvering to the photo. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1145. Sylvester Stallone. Color satinfinish 11 x 14 photo of Stallone as John Rambo, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1142. The Sopranos. Brad-bound copy of the pilot script for the Sopranos, 65 pages, signed on the cover in black felt tip by James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Tony Sirico, Steven Van Zandt, Lorraine Bracco, Dominic Chianese, Michael Imperioli, Drea de Matteo, Robert Iler, Jamie Lynn Sigler, and Federico Castelluccio. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1146. Sylvester Stallone. Color 27 x

1143. Splash. Original color 27 x 41 one-sheet movie poster for Splash, signed in black felt tip by Tom Hanks, and in blue felt tip by Daryl Hannah and Ron Howard. Folded and in fine condition, with a bit of light edge toning, and light creasing along storage folds.

R&R COA.…(MB $200)

41 one-sheet movie poster for Rambo III, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition, with light creasing along folds and edges. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 2 0 0 )

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1147. Barbara Stanwyck. Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in green felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered dings, impressions, and surface marks, and a few creases and tiny spot of skinning to background. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1148. Star Trek. Limited edition commemorative cover, 9.5 x 4, depicting Kirk and Spock, honoring Star Trek’s television debut, complete with an Enterprise stamp, #3766/5000, signed on the cover in black felt tip

by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Matted and framed with a commemorative medallion, to an overall size of 22 x 16.75. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1150. Star Trek. Color glossy 11 x 14 cast photo, signed in blue and black felt tip by all seven: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, James Doohan, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei, Walter Koenig, and DeForest Kelley. A few small creases and subtle surface marks, otherwise fine condition, with R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1151. Star Trek: Shatner and Nimoy. Limited edition satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock on the bridge of the Enterprise, #226/500, signed in blue felt tip by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, both adding their character names. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affi xed to bottom, and a slight brush to portion of Nimoy’s signature. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1149. Star Trek. Color glossy 10 x 8 cast photo of the crew on the bridge of the ard and ing

Enterprise, signed in blue felt tip by all seven: William Shatner, LeonNimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig Nichelle Nichols. A few faint surface marks, and emulsion scuffs touchNImoy’s signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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“There are photos that could only be used in ‘Hustler’ magazine”

1152. Star Trek: Shatner and Nimoy. Glossy 8 x 10 classic Kirk and Spock photo, signed

by Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner in blue and black felt tip, respectively. In fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

11 5 6 . B l a z e S t a r r.

Legendary ecdysiast (born 1932) whose story detailing her life in and out of clothing was the subject of the book and subsequent film Blaze. ALS, one lined page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Starr writes to David about her affair with Earl Long. In part: “Oh yes, there was a lot of things I didn’t tell in my book or the movie ‘Blaze.’ While I was engaged to Governor Earl K. Long of La., he liked for me to strip for him in unusuall [sic] places. Once he had me climb a willow tree in the back yard of the mansion in Baton Rouge, wearing only panties, bra and a flowing white negligee. He would stand under the tree, and applaud and howl like a wolf, each piece of clothing as I slowly took it off and dropped it…. The next week Life magazine hit the newsstands, with a page high picture of me in the negligee, saying Blaze Strips for Govener [sic] Earl Long at the mansion….

Well Earl threw a fit. He had his lawyers sue Life, for invading his privacy…. Some where out there, there are photos that could only be used in ‘Hustler’ magazine. I hope they never come to light….”

Starr has also added a color self-portrait, a small sketch of a rose, and a lipstick print kiss. A few faint stains to body of letter, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA...(MB $100)

11 5 3 . S t a r Tr e k : Shatner and Nimoy.

Color 23 x 35 poster of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock, signed in black felt tip by William Shatner and in blue felt tip by Leonard Nimoy. Rolled and in fine condition, with some light edge creases. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 2 0 0 )

1157. James Stewart and Marlene Dietrich. Glossy 8

1154. Star Wars: Hayden Christiansen. Color satin-

x 10 photo from Destry Rides Again, signed in black felt tip by Marlene Dietrich and James Stewart, adding, “Thank you for your thoughtful and kind wishes.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

finish 8 x 10 photo posed as Anakin Skywalker, signed in blue felt tip. Fair signature contrast, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1158. James Stewart. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of a young Stewart in a tweed suit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Ellen Mitchell, Sincerely, James Stewart.” In fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1155. Star Wars: Hayden Christiansen. Cool color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the Dark Lord of the Sith, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1162. Ed Sullivan.

ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7.25, personal letterhead, September 29, 1972. Sullivan writes to Norm Nite at WGAR in Cleveland. In part: “We live at the Hotel Delmonico, 59th St. and Park Avenue so when you arrive, call me on the lobby phone. Our apartment is 1102….” Also included are two brief handwritten scripts, each signed “Ed Sullivan,” for on-air promos and introductions (including one for the recipient of the letter). Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Light toning to handwritten promos, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1159. James Stewart. Handsome vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Stewart from early in his career, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, James Stewart.” In fine condition, with a couple light edge creases. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

24’s Jack Bauer 1163. Kiefer Sutherland. Color 22.5 x 34.5

1160. James Stewart. Original double-sided signed felt tip sketch of Harvey the Rabbit on both sides of an off-white 8 x 10 card, signed at the bottom, “Harvey,” and “James Stewart.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

promotional poster for 24, signed in silver ink. Rolled and in fine condition. R&R COA.....(MB $100)

1161. James Stewart. Business check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Stewart, payable to B. J. Kellenberger for $2,580.86, November 11, 1981. Ink cancellations away from signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1164. Kiefer Sutherland.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip.

A few subtle dings and surface marks, and tiny rubs to signature, otherwise fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1168. Ellen Terry. Popular 1165. Mena Suvari. Oversized color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Suvari nude but for a strategically placed medallion, signed in blue felt tip “Best wishes, take care, Love, Mena Suvari.” In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

British stage actress (1847– 1928) best known for her Shakespearean roles. Vintage glossy 4 x 6.5 photo of the seated, reading actress, signed in ink “Ellen Terr y, 1910.” In very good condition, with two corner chips, a few creases (short fragile crease at top edge), and scattered tiny surface marks.

R&R

C OA . … ( M B

$100)

1166. Elizabeth Taylor. Original vintage candid 8 x 10 photo of Taylor at a formal event and wrapped in a fur stole, quickly signed and inscribed in black ink “To Grant, Elizabeth Taylor.” Heavy contrast to portion of last name, light rippling to horizontal edges, and some scattered light silvering, otherwise fine condition. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $200) 1169. Three Stooges.

1167. Nikki Taylor. Provoc-

Vintage ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Gene, Sincerely, The 3 Stooges, Larry,” “Moe,” and “Curly Joe,” on a light blue 5.5 x 4.5 album page. In very good condition, with vertical tear to top edge, scattered light creasing and wrinkling, and some mild edge toning. The signatures are largely unaffected by the flaws. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

ative color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo, signed in blue felt tip. Faint, tiny emulsion spot, otherwise fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

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Three knuckleheads on the same page 1170. Three Stooges. Vintage signatures of all three on an off-white 5.5 x 4.5 album page. Moe has signed in pencil; Larry and Curly have signed in fountain pen, Larry adding “3 Stooges.” Scattered soiling and light toning to extreme edges, otherwise fine condition. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

1172. Gene Tierney. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of an artist’s portrait of the actress from Laura, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Lewis, Sincerely, Gene Tierney.” In fine condition, with a few slight corner tip dings. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 1171. Three Stooges: Joe Besser.

Known for his impish humor, Besser is best remembered for his brief stint as a member of The Three Stooges in movie short subjects of 1956-57. He is also remembered for his television roles: Stinky, the spoiled mamma’s boy in The Abbott and Costello Show, and Jillson, the maintenance man in The Joey Bishop Show. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, October 12, 1981. Letter to an admirer defending his friend, Lou Costello. In part, “The things they said about Lou were lies, and they are being sued.

He was a wonderful person, generous, warm hearted, and loving. He founded the Lou Costello foundation for boys…I was with him a few times to entertain the boys…I loved working with the ‘Stooges.’ We were friends before we worked together. I had to leave them as I was signed to do a picture for Universal ‘Say One for Me’ with Marilyn Monroe, then Joe DeRita took my place.” In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1173. Gene Tierney. Attractive color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Tierney in middle-Eastern wardrobe, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1174. Sidney Toler. DS, one page, 8 x 17.5, August 3, 1932. Agreement between Toler and Samuel Goldwyn Inc. for Toler to appear in the role of Alonzo Gomez in the film The Kid From Spain at a salary of $1,000 per week, signed at the conclusion in green ink by Toler, who also initials a rider stapled to the front of the document. Accompanied by a TLS, signed for Toler by his manager, stating he will not be able to make the film as he is still working on Phantom President. Punch holes to top edge, paperclip impression to top, and aforementioned staples, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1175. Ivanka Trump. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue felt tip. A few mild dings, otherwise fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

1177. Ben Turpin. Popular silent-era screen comedian (1869– 1940) whose most distinctive feature was his crossed eyes, which were reportedly insured against uncrossing by Lloyd’s of London. Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Turpin, payable to cash for $20.00, August 21, 1921. Punch cancellations (away from signature) and two light vertical folds touching signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1178. Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Petrie’s dancing in their living room, signed in black felt tip by both Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1179. Vera-Ellen. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the actress holding a fur, signed and inscribed in white ink “To Charlotte, May all your hopes and dreams come true and may good luck and happiness be with you. Vera-Ellen.” In fine condition, with a couple light ripples along top edge, and a bit of toning to lower left border. R&R COA.…(MB $100) 1180. Vintage Hollywood.

Menu from the opening dinner of the Statler Hotel, Washington, 8 x 11, January 30, 1943, signed on the cover in fountain pen by J[ames] Cagney, Lawrence Tibbett, Cecilia Louise, and Fred Waring. According the consignor, the item was obtained directly from the former maitre d’ of the hotel in 1948. A touch of mild soiling, and somewhat irregular adhesion to Waring’s signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1176. Tom Tyler. Popular American star of silent and early sound Westerns and serials (1903-1954). Perhaps his most famous role as the eponymous hero of Adventures of Captain Marvel . This serial and several others brought him new fame, but within three years of playing Captain Marvel, Tyler’s career was almost erased when his health failed. Rheumatoid arthritis crippled him and he was reduced to occasional minor supporting roles.

Nearly destitute, he returned to live with his sister in the Detroit area and died there of heart failure at the age of 50 in 1954.

Vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Tyler in his Western gear, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Buddy King, with best wishes always, Tom Tyler.” In fine condition, with some scattered light foxing and surface marks. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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Duke 1181. John Wayne. Wonderful vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo of Wayne in his western gear circa 1943, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Good luck, Brenda, John Wayne.” In fine condition, with some mild rippling to horizontal edges. Fabulous image of Wayne in the part of the all-American cowboy, a true American icon. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1182. Wall Street. Nice color cardstock 14 x 11 photo of Charlie Sheen and Michael Douglas, signed in black felt tip by both. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1184. Johnny Weissmuller. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Weissmuller as Tarzan, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “For my friend, God bless you, Johnny Weissmuller ‘Tarzan’.” In fine condition, with some scattered light bends and creases. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1185. Orson Welles. Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Welles, payable to La Sierra [Motel] for $100.00. Expected stamps and holes, with stamps lightly affecting small part of last name of signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1183. Sigourney Weaver. Satinfinish 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue felt tip. Slightly indistinct contrast against background, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1186. Orson Welles. Nice 7.5 x 10 book photo of a 1940 Bachrach portrait of Welles, signed and inscribed later in black felt tip “For Honey Harris regards, Orson Welles.” Photo is affixed to an identical size piece of cardboard.

In fine condition, with rough edges and light haloing to signature and inscription. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1190. West Side Story. Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in felt tip by Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, Jerome Robbins, and Arthur Laurents (inscribing to Earl). The scenario for the opening of Act I of West Side Story. Tiny marginal spot, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1187. Mae West. Personal check, 8 x 3, filled out in type and signed by West, payable to her lawyer, James A. Timony for $450.00, December 28, 1934. In very good condition, with ledger slip glued to left edge, usual punch and ink cancellations (touching signature), vertical folds (one to “W”), and light soiling and handling wear. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1191. Bruce Willis. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1188. Guy Williams. Dashing actor (1924–1989) best known for his television roles as Zorro and Professor John Robinson on Lost in Space. Glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Williams in character as Zorro, signed in blue felt tip. Matted and framed to an overall size of 1.25 x 12.25. A few slight discolorations to image, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1192. Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bolger as the Scarecrow, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Denny Rowland from the Scarecrow of Oz, Ray Bolger.”

A few scattered surface marks, otherwise fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1189. Michelle Williams. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Williams in a come-hither pose, signed in blue felt tip. Some indistinct contrast of signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1193. Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger. Comical 10 x 8 lightweight cardstock photo of the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion peering over a fence, signed in black felt tip, “From the Scarecrow of Oz, Ray Bolger.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1196. Wizard of Oz: Margaret Hamilton. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the demise of the Wicked Witch of the West, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “Ton-y! Help! Give me a hand! & Hurry! Too late! There I go!

Blast! Witchingly - WWW & lovingly Margaret Hamilton.” In fine condition, with a couple light corner creases. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1194. Wizard of Oz: Jack Haley. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Dorothy and her friends from Oz, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To A & B Women from the ‘Tin Man’ Jack Haley.” Double matted and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 11.5. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

A Tin Lizzie for the Tin Man? 1197. Wizard of Oz: Munchkins. Twenty-six 8 x 10 and 10 x 8 signed photos from

1195. Wizard of Oz: Jack Haley. Bank check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Haley, payable to Harrison Finance Co. for $40.87, August 30, 1938. The memo indicates that the check was for a loan payment on a Ford Deluxe. Punch cancellations away from signature, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA....(MB $100)

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the Wizard of Oz, both glossy and satin-finish, each signed in ink or felt tip by a different Munchkin. Signers are: Meinhardt Raabe, Nita Krebs, Jerry Maren, Ruth Robinson, Clarence Swenson, Harry Monty, Viola Banks, Joan Kenmore, Fern Formica, Earl Slatton, Margaret Pellegrini, Tiny Doll, Lewis Croft, Tommy Cottonaro, Joe Herbst, BettyAnn Cain, GusWayne, Dolly Kramer (ins), Murray Wood, Jeane LaBarbera, Nels Nelson, Emil Kranzler, Mickey Carroll, Karl Slover, Betty Tanner, and Victor Wetter. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1200. Fay Wray. Still-boxed King Kong deluxe box set figure

by McFarlane Toys, part of the Movie Maniacs 3 series, signed on the front of the package in red ink by Wray. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1198. Natalie Wood.

DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 13.5, November 11, 1956. A one-year exclusive agency contract with the William Morris Agency. The document is also signed by Wood’s mother, Maria S. Gurdin.

Wood was 18 at the time of signing. Accompanied by a full PSA/DNA letter of authenticity. A few tiny edge chips, file holes with tears at top edge, and authentication label to first page, otherwise fine condition. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA...(MB $200)

1201. Fay Wray. Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue felt tip. In very good condition, with linear impression to right and bottom edges of image, scattered rubs, impressions, and small creases, and faint stain at lower left.

R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1202. Fay Wray.

Glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures photo of Fay Wray keeping fit, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1203. Catherine Zeta-Jones. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in silver ink. A few small bends and discoloration/ printing flaw along left edge, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1199. Natalie Wood. Terrific vintage glossy 8 x 10 Paramount promtional photo for Love With The Proper Stranger, signed and inscribed in blue ink to Cindy. In fine condition, with some light discoloration and minor edge wear, neither affecting the overall impression of this attractive pose. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.…(MB $200) 297

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1204. Hank Aaron. Official Louisville Slugger baseball bat signed in blue felt tip, “Hank Aaron 755.” In very fine condition, with a Steiner hologram affixed to barrel. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1208. Cal Abrams. Official Louisville Slugger model C243 baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. In fine condition, with a few stray ink marks and chip from knob of bat. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1205. Hank Aaron. Limited edition baseball and display, #631/1974, signed in black ballpoint on the sweet spot.

Shadow-boxed and framed with a photo of Aaron hitting his record-breaking home run and a small plaque to an overall size of 14 x 24.5. In fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

1209. Bobby Abreu. Official limited edition Rawlings Big Stick Bobby Abreu professional model baseball bat, #35/53, signed in silver ink on the barrel, “Bobby Abreu 30/30 Club.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1210. Troy Aikman. Official replica Dallas Cowboys football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in blue felt tip on the number on the back. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private signing. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1206. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and George Mikan. Two Gateway FDCs, bearing color silk cachets of Abdul-Jabbar and Mikan, signed in black ballpoint, “K. Abdul-Jabbar,” and “George Mikan,” respectively. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1211. Troy Aikman.

Replica Dallas Cowboys football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back.

In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1207. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Two items: color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Abdul-Jabbar putting up a shot against Dr. J., signed in silver ink; and a pair of purple and gold Lakers basketball shorts, signed on the front in black felt tip. Shorts are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1212. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Color limited edition 24 x 18 composite print of the two in the ring, numbered #244/300, signed in blue felt tip by Ali and Frazier. Also signed in blue felt tip by the artist, Ron Lewis. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 31 x 25. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

1214. Muhammad Ali. Intense color glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo, signed in black felt tip, “Muhammad Ali 8-25-87.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1213. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Color 14 x 22 poster for the ‘Thrilla In Manilla,’ between Frazier and Ali, signed in black felt tip by Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Matted and framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 25.5.

In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

1215. Muhammad Ali. Magazine cover from the September 29, 1980 issue of Sports Illustrated, signed in black felt tip, “Jan 24-85, Muhammad Ali, After me there will never be another.” In fi ne condition, with small tears to left edge, address label affixed to bottom, and a light brush to end of quote. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1216. Muhammad Ali. AQS on a 10 x 8 light brown piece of cardboard.

Ali writes, “To Chuck from Muhammad Ali, Three time world heavyweight champ i o n , Af t e r me there will never be another, March 20-85,” adding a small sketch o f a b ox i n g r i n g a t t h e b o t to m . In f i n e co n d i t i o n . Au ction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1218. Muhammad Ali. Religious brochure titled “Is Jesus Really God?,” 3.5 x 8.5, signed and inscribed on the cover in blue ballpoint, “To Paul from Muhammad Ali, 2-4-90.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1217. Muhammad Ali. Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Ali jabbing his opponent in the ring, signed in blue felt tip. Framed to an overall size of 21 x 25. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to bottom. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $150)

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1219. Muhammad Ali. AQS on a light brown sheet of 10 x 8 cardboard, Ali writes, “To Murray Graf from Muhammad Ali, Serve God, He is the Goal, 4-9-91.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1220. Muhammad Ali. Scarce personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Ali, payable to Nelson Gresham for $800.00, May 9, 1974. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. Bisecting vertical fold, and some light creasing and edge toning, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $300)

1223. Marcus Allen. Limited edition replica Oakland Raiders football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers and Allen’s career achievements embroidered on the reverse, #3/32, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1221. Muhammad Ali. Pamphlet titled “Introducing Islam,” 3.5 x 8.5, signed and inscribed on the cover in black felt tip, “To Diana from Muhammad Ali, 3-29-91.” In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1222. Marcus Allen. Official Russell replica USC Trojans football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tristar. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNAand R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1224. Lance Armstrong. Signed book: It’s NotAbout the Bike. First edition, later printing. NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 2000. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 275 pages. Signed in black felt tip on a bookplate affixed to the half-title page. In very fine condition.

AuctionLOASteveGrad/PSA/DNAandR&RCOA.…(MB$100)

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1229. Ernie Banks.

newstand issue of Sports Illustrated magazine for December 16, 2002, signed on his cover photo in blue felt tip.

A hint of mild edge wear, otherwise fine, clean condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

Limited edition baseball and display, #178/ 1000, signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. Nicely shadowboxed and framed with a color photo of Banks at bat at Wrigley Field and a small plaque to an overall size of 14 x 24.5. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

1226. Baltimore Colts. Color glossy 20 x 16 composite photo honoring the five Colt Hall of Famers, signed in blue felt tip by Raymond Berry, Lenny Moore, Gino Marchetti, John Mackey, and Art Donovan. In very fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to lower corner. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1227. Baltimore Orioles. Satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the four 20game winners of the 1971 Orioles, signed in blue felt tip by all four pitchers, each adding their record under their signature: Jim Palmer, Dave McNally, Mike Cueller, and Pat Dobson. In fine condition, with slight brush to Cueller’s signature. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1230. Roger Bannister and Diane Leather. In 1954, Roger Bannister (born 1929) became the first runner to break the four-minute mile. Less than a month later, Diane Leather (born 1933) became the first woman to break the five-minute mile. Two glossy 8 x 10 photos, one each signed in felt tip “Roger Bannister” and “Best wishes, Diane Leather.” In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1231. Ed Barrow and Jacob Ruppert. Yankee payroll business check, 9 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Ruppert payable to Milton Gaston for $362.13, dated July 7, 1924. Countersigned

by Ed Barrow along the left edge, and endorsed on the back by the Gaston. In fine condition, with expected stamps and holes, and light ink cancellation above Ruppert’s signature. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1228. Ernie Banks. Official Rawlings Ernie Banks commemorative baseball bat honoring Banks’s career achievements, signed in silver ink on the barrel. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA..............................…(MB $100)

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1232. Baseball. Two FDCs with cachets honoring the Centenary of Baseball, 6.5 x 3.5, 1939, one signed in various inks by Frank Crosetti, Joe DiMaggio, Tom Henrich, and Charlie Keller, the other signed

by Red Rolfe, Art Jorgens, Lefty Grove, Tom Henrich, Johnny Murphy, Babe Dahlgren, Bill Robinson, Eddie Leonard, Chas. Ruffing, and Al Schacht. Light soiling and toning (a few small, faint stains to second cover), otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100) 1233. Baseball: 1981 All Stars. Official Rawlings All Star baseball signed in blue ballpoint by 26 members of the 1981 American League All Stars, including: Jim Frey (ss), George Brett, Carlton Fisk, Eddie Murray, Rod Carew, Dave Winfield, Rollie Fingers, Jack Morris, Fred Lynn, Bo Diaz, Dave Stieb, Ken Singleton, Rick Burleson, Frank White, Tony Armas, Willie Randolph, Ted Simmons, Gorman Thomas, Len Barker, Britt Burns, Scott McGregor, and Don Zimmer. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1235. Baseball: 500 Home Run Club. Color 11 x 14 print of a Ron Lewis work of 10 members of the 500 Home Run Club, signed in blue felt tip by all 10: Hank Aaron, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Eddie Mathews, Harmon Killebrew, Reggie Jackson, Ernie Banks, Frank Robinson, Willie Mays, and Willie McCovey.

In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1234. Baseball: 3000 Hit Club.

Color 35 x 17.5 print entitled “The 3000 Hit Club,” signed in black felt tip by all 12 members pictured: Hank Aaron, Stan Musial, Al Kaline, Willie Mays, George Brett, Robin Yount, Carl Yastrzemski, Lou Brock, Eddie Murray, Rod Carew, David Winfield and Pete Rose.

Double matted and framed to an overall size of 40 x 23. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

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1236. Baseball: 500 Home Run Club.

Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint by 11 members of the 500 Home Run Club.

Signers are: Willie McCovey (ss), Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Reg gie Jackson, Harmon Killebrew, Eddie Mathews, M i ke S c h m i d t , Ernie Banks, Mickey Mantle, and Frank Robinson. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1237 . Baseball Bat: Larry Bird. Nice series of four Hot Iron baseball bats, each with a different image of Bird as a member of the Celtics etched into the barrel, each signed on the barrel in black felt tip by Bird. Bats are accompanied by a wooden hanging display rack and a photo taken at time of private signing. In very fine condition.

Unique Bird collectible.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNAand R&R COA.…

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1238. Baseball Bat: Red Auerbach. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick RedAuerbach model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1239. Baseball Bat: Bob Cousy. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Bob Cousy model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Cousy. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1240. Baseball Bat: Bill Dickey. Hall of Famer. One of the most famous catchers in Major League history, he played his entire career with the New York Yankees, with whom he appeared in eight World Series and won seven World Series championships.

Official Louisville Slugger Bill Dickey model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1241. Baseball Bat: Magic Johnson. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Magic Johnson model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel by Johnson. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1242. Baseball Bat: Jack Kemp. Official Rawlings Jack Kemp model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel , “ Jack Kemp, an old Q.B.” In ver y fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1247. Baseball Greats. Twelve career statistics and achievement sheets, each 8 x 10, honoring a different baseball great’s career, all with a small baseball card-sized photo of the player affixed to sheet, each signed in ink or felt tip in a special signature area by the respective player pictured including seven Hall of Famers. Signers are: Hank Aaron, Bob Doerr, Ted Lyons, Rick Ferrell, Luke Appling, Carl Hubbell (2), Duke Snider, JohnnyVander Meer, Dwight Gooden, Pete Rose, and Bobby Shantz. Each is individually framed to an approximate size of 8.5 x 10.5. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1243. Baseball Bat: Jack Nicklaus. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Jack Nicklaus ‘Golden Bear’ model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel.

Accompanied by a 1994 TLS from Nicklaus’s secretary, apologizing for the delay in sending the bat, assuring the collector Nicklaus will sign after his tournament season. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1248. Baseball Greats. Vintage program from the 27th Annual Diamond Dinner at the Palmer House on January 15, 1967, 8.5 x 11, 18 pages. Signed on the front and back cover by Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Ron Santo, Leo Durocher, Hank Bower, Tom Agee, Ed Stanky, and Moe Drabrowsky. In fine condition, with some light creasing and handling wear. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1244. Baseball Bat: Jerry Tarkanian. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Jerr y Tarkanian model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1245. Baseball Bat: Jerry West. Official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Jerry West model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel by West. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1249. Baseball Hall of Famers. Eight signed official Rawlings baseballs, both American and National League, each signed on the sweet spot in ballpoint by a different Hall of Famer. Signers are: Bob Feller, Eddie Mathews, Fergie Jenkins, Yogi Berra, Frank Robinson, Buck Leonard, Buck O’Neil, and Enos Slaughter. In fine overall condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1246. Baseball Bat: John Wooden. Official Adirondack John Wooden model baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel, “Best wishes, John Wooden UCLA.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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36 Members celebrate the Hall’s 50th anniversary 1250. Baseball Hall of Famers. Official Rawlings Adirondack Hall of Fame 50th anniversary commemorative baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel by 36 members of the Hall of Fame, including: Carl Yastrzemski, Frank Robinson, Ray Dandridge, Gaylord Perry, Stan Musial, Yogi Berra, Eddie Mathews, Fergie Jenkins, Bob Gibson, Warren Spahn, Phil Rizzuto, Monte Irvin, Jim Palmer, Harmon Killebrew, Don Drysdale, Bob Feller, Juan Marichal, Jim ‘Catfish’ Hunter, ‘Double Duty’ Radcliffe, Early Wynn, and Whitey Ford.

In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1251. Baseball Hall of Famers. Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint by 23 members of the Hall of Fame: Steve Carlton, Bob Lemon, and Tom Seaver (all sharing the sweet spot), Johnny Mize, Eddie Mathews, Yogi Berra, Fergie Jenkins, Bob Feller, George Kell, Ralph Kiner, Earl Weaver, Bob Doerr, Duke Snider, Al Barlick, Billy Williams, Willie Stargell, Robin Roberts, Frank Robinson, Richie Ashburn, Gaylord Perry, Lou Boudreau, Enos Slaughter, and Jim ‘Catfish’ Hunter. Ball is also signed by Pete Rose. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1252. Baseball Hall of Famers. Sixty-four limited edition Perez Steele cards, various series, each signed on the front in felt tip by the respective Hall of Famer pictured: Bob Doerr (11), Lou Brock (11), Al Barlick (2), Hank Aaron (2), Willie McCovey (3), Billy Williams (2), Willie Stargell (5), Edward Stack (4), Ray Dandridge (19), and Jim “Catfish” Hunter (2).

In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1253. Baseball: Negro Leagues.

1256. Sammy Baugh. Ten

Two limited edition artist’s proof prints titled “Negro League Legends,” 20 x 16, signed in blue felt tip by Lester Lockett, Joe Barnes, “Double Duty” [Ted Radcliffe], Buck O’Neil, Casey Jones, Josh Johnson, and Bobby Robinson, and also signed in pencil by artist R. Michael Armstrong. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

identical glossy 8 x 10 photos of Baugh holding up his jersey, each signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNAand R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

1257. Chuck Bednarik.

Satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Bednarik standing over an unconscious Frank Gifford, signed in blue felt tip, “This F…game is over, Chuck Bednarik HOF 67, Sorry Frank.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1254. Carmen Basilio. Satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Basilio in the ring pummeling Sugar Ray Robinson, signed in silver ink; and a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Angelo Dundee holding aloft a triumphant Basilio, signed in black felt tip by both Dundee and Basilio. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1258. Chuck Bednarik.

Satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Bednarik standing over an unconscious Frank Gifford, signed in blue felt tip, “This F…game is over, Chuck Bednarik HOF 67, Sorry Frank.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1255. Basketball Hall of Famers. Official Spalding NBA

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and

basketball signed in black felt tip on the side panels by Hall of Famers Rick Barry, Alex English, and George Yardley, as well as Jack Marin and ‘Hot Rod’ Hunley and two others. In fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/ R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1259. Yogi Berra and Don Larsen. Satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Berra and Larsen embracing after Larsen’s perfect game to clinch the World Series, signed in blue felt tip by Yogi Berra and Don Larsen, adding the date of his perfect game. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1262. Yogi Berra.

1260. Yogi Berra and Jeff MacNelly. Limited edition printed three-panel Shoe daily comic strip, originally published on May 25, 1988, #79/450, matted to an overall size of 22 x 12, signed on the mat in blue ballpoint, “Yogi Berra #8,” with “It aint over til it’s over, Hall of Fame 1972,” added by Berra above and below his signature; and also signed on the strip in pencil by Jeff MacNelly, adding a small sketch of Skylar next to his signature. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Official Majestic replica New York Yankees home baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. In very fine condition.

Au c t i o n L OA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1263. Yogi Berra. Two items: official Rawlings American League baseball, signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint; and a Top Flite 2 golf ball, signed in blue felt tip. Even overall light toning to ball, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1264. Yogi Berra. Official Adirondack baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel.

In ver y fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1265. Yogi Berra. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1261. Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford. Nice 16 x 20 cardstock photo of Berra and Ford conversing on the top step of their dugout, signed in blue felt tip by both Whitey Ford and Yogi Berra. Photo was originally offered from the personal collection of Whitey Ford. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1266. Jerome Bettis. Official Reebok Super Bowl XL commemorative football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to number.Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1269. Larry Bird. Hardwood 12 x 12 section of basketball court, signed in black felt tip by Bird.

In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1267. Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. Color limited edi1270. Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Kevin McHale.

tion 31 x 23 composite lithograph of Bird and Johnson on the court, numbered #75/200, signed in silver ink by both Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. Also signed in silver ink by the artist. Rolled and in very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Limited edition color glossy 20 x 16 photo of Bird, Parrish, and McHale on the Celtics bench, #10/25, signed in green felt tip by all three Celtics. Accompanied by three photos taken at time of private signing. This core group of NBA Hall of Famers led the Boston Celtics to three NBA titles in the 1980s. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1271. Barry Bonds. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to ball. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1268. Larr y Bird.

Replica Boston Celtics basketball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back.

In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1272. Bjorn Borg. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Borg returning a ball on the court, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1273. Boston Bruins. Original Boston Bruins hockey program from a 1969 game against the Los Angeles Kings, 42 pages, signed inside in ballpoint by nine members of the Bruins: Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, ‘Ace’ Bailey, Gerry Cheevers, Wayne Cashman, Ed Westfall, John ‘Pie’ McKenzie, Dallas Smith, and Don Awrey. Also signed inside by Kings players Leon Rochfort and Eddie Shack. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1274. Boston Celtics. Color 18 x 21.5 print entitled “Birth of a Dynasty,” honoring the 1956-57 Boston Celtics, signed in black felt tip by ten members of the team including: Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, Tom Heinson, Bill Sharman, Lou Tsioropoulos, Andy Phillip, Jim Loscutoff, and Dick Hemrick. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 23 x 26.5. In fine condition, with several signatures a shade or two light, but completely legible. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

1275. Boston Celtics. Limited edition official Spalding NBA basketball, #810/1000, signed in black felt tip on the side panels by ten members of the 1960 World Champion Celtics including: Bill Russell, Red Auerbach, Tom Heinson, Bill Sharman, Arnie Risen, and Togo Palazzi. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

2008 NBA Champions

1276. Boston Celtics. Limited edition official Spalding NBA basketball, #6/500, signed in black felt tip on the side panels by ten members of the 2007-08 World Champion Boston Celtics: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Kendrick Perkins, Leon Powe, Sam Cassell, James Posey, Brian Scalabrine, Eddie House, and Rajon Rondo. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck, as well as the ball’s original Upper Deck box and cloth bag. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200) Sports

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‘Big Three’ 1277. Boston Celtics. Official Hardwood Classics Boston Celtics throwback warm-up jacket signed in silver ink on the front by Larry Bird, Robert Parrish, and Kevin McHale. In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to jacket. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

1278. Boston Red Sox. Official Louisville Slugger M279 Kevin Millar model game baseball bat signed in black felt tip on the barrel by five members of the 2004 World Series Champion Red Sox: Kevin Millar, Johnny Damon, Jason Varitek, Bill Mueller, and Doug Mirabelli. In fine condition, with expected dings and wear. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1279. Boston Red Sox: Lester and Buchholz. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of John Lester celebrating his nohitter at Fenway, signed in blue felt tip; and a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Clay Buchholz leaping into the arms of Jason Varitek, signed in blue felt tip by Buchholz, adding the date of his no-hitter. Accompanied by a certificates of authenticity from Major League Baseball. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1281. Boxing. Gold textured vinyl Everlast banner, 28 x 24, signed in blue felt tip by 25 boxing greats, including: Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Joe Frazier, Greg Haugen, Willie Pep, Alexis Arguello, Sugar Shane Mosley, Michael Spinks, Christy Martin, Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Patterson, Gene Fullmer, Leon Spinks, Carmen Basilio, Carlos Ortiz, Junior Jones, Aaron Pryor, Emile Griffith, and Bob Foster. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 34 x 30.5. In fine condition, with banner a little loose in matting, and a small crack to glass. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

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1282. George Brett. Color satin-

1286. Tim Brown. Official replica Oakland Raiders football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to number. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

finish 20 x 16 photo of Brett being held back by his teammates and umpires after his (in) famous “Pine Tar” home run, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition, with a Steiner hologram affixed to bottom. Auction LOA Steve G r a d / P S A / D N A a n d R & R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1287. Willie Brown.

1283. Brooklyn Dodgers. Three

Football Hall of Famer. Fifty identical color glossy 8 x 10 photos of Brown lining up against the Rams, each signed in black felt tip by Brown. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private signing. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

identical color prints of Ebbets Field, 22.5 x 16, each signed in blue felt tip by ten former members: Johnny Podres, A n d y Paf ko , Elmer Valo, Tommy Holmes, Don Newcombe, Clem Labine, Joe Pignatano, Clyde King, Randy Jackson, and Ralph Branca. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1284. Brooklyn Dodgers. Satinfinish 20 x 16 photo of several of the Dodgers rounding the bases after a grand slam, signed in blue felt tip by six members of the 1955 World Series Champions: Duke Snider, Johnny Podres, Roger Craig, Bob Borkowski, George Shuba, and Clem Labine, all commemorating their 1955 season. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1285. Jim Brown. Limited edition replica Cleveland Browns 2-bar football helmet, #104/320, signed in black felt tip on the side, “Jim Brown HOF 71.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence.

In very fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to back. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1288. Kobe Bryant. Official Nike replica Lakers basketball jersey with sewn-on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the white “8” on the reverse. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1289. Paul “Bear” Bryant. Commemora-

1294. Jim Bunning. Satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Bunning on the mound during his perfect game, signed in blue felt tip, “Jim Bunning, PG 6/21/64.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

tive postal cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a pictorial silk cachet, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve G r a d / P S A / D N A a n d R & R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1295. Reggie Bush.

Electrifying color satinfinish 20 x 16 photo of Bush leaping into the end zone against Texas in the Rose Bowl, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1290. Paul “Bear” Bryant. Three items: two identical Gateway commemorative covers with color cachets of Bryant, each signed in black felt tip; and an FDC with a metallic cachet honoring the 100th anniversary of intercollegiate football, signed on the front in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light haloing to signature of FDC. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1296. Melky Cabrera. Official Rawlings Big Stick baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. In very fine condition, with a Steiner hologram affixed to barrel. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1291. Paul “Bear” Bryant. FDC with a

1 2 9 7. R o y Campanella. One of

cachet honoring the 100th anniversary of intercollegiate football, signed on the front in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

the five black players signed

by Brooklyn Dodgers owner Branch Rickey before the 1946 season, he was the first catcher to break organized baseball’s color line.

Vintage 8 x 9.25 Life magazine photo touting Campanella as “Baseball ’s Greatest Catcher,” signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, Roy Campanella.” Matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. In fine condition, with a couple trivial wrinkles and small spot of surface loss near bottom. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1293. Buffalo Bills. Glossy 20 x 16 photo of the Bills on the field, signed in blue felt tip by the Buffalo Bills ‘Electric Company’: Reggie Mc Ke n z i e , Dave Foley, Mike Montler, Joe DeLamielleure, Donnie Green, and Joe Ferguson. Matted and framed to an overall size of 29.5 x 26. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

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1298. Earl Campbell.

Official Players of the Century replica Houston Oilers football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Earl Campbell HOF 91.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence.

In very fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to number. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1299. Steve Carlton. Glossy 16 x 20 photo of Carlton on the mound, signed in black felt tip, “Steve Carlton 329 Wins.” Double matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 24. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA S te v e Gr a d / P S A / D N A a n d R & R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1302. Rubin “Hurricane” Carter. Satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the incarcerated Carter visiting with Bob Dylan, signed in silver ink, “Not Guilty! Rubin Hurricane Carter.” Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private signing. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1303. Orlando Cepeda. Official Rawlings Big Stick baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel, “Orlando Cepeda, I Love S. F.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1300. Rubin “Hurricane” Carter and Joey Giardello. Intense satinfinish 16 x 20 photo of Carter and Giardello battling it out in the ring, signed in silver ink by both Carter and Giardello. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1301. Rubin “Hurricane” Carter.

Everlast 10-ounce left-handed boxing glove signed in black felt tip on the top. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. In very fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to glove. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1304. Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell. Glossy 16 x 20 photo of Russell attempting to block a lay-up by Chamberlain at the old Boston Garden, signed in blue felt tip, “Wilt the Stilt Chamberlain,” and in black felt tip, “Bill Russell.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1309. Roger Clemens. Color 23 x 35 poster of a young Clemens on the mound for the Boston Red Sox, signed in blue felt tip.

Rolled and in fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1305. Wilt Chamberlain. Gateway FDC with a color silk cachet honoring Chamberlain and the 100th anniversary of basketball, signed on the front in black ballpoint. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1306. Chicago White Sox. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint by 25 members of the 2005 World Series Champion Chicago White Sox. Signers include: Jermaine Dye (MVP), Ozzie Guillen (ss), A. J. Pierzynski, Paul Konerko, Tadahito Iguchi, Juan Uribe, Joe Crede, Scott Podsednik, Aaron Rowand, Mark Buehrle, Jon Garland, Freddie Garcia, Neal Cotts, Cliff Politte, Bobby Jenks, Luis Vizcaino, Dustin Hermanson, Willie Harris, Timo Perez, Damaso Marte, Pablo Ozuna, Geoff Blum, Frank Thomas, Brian Anderson, and Greg Walker. In fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200) 1307. Dwight Clark. Color glossy 20 x 16 photo of Clark’s miraculous catch against the Dallas Cowboys, signed in black felt tip, with Clark adding the diagram of the play next to his signature. Matted and framed to an overall size of 28 x 25. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

1308. Roger Clemens. Official Majestic replica New York Yankees road baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the front. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private signing. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1310. Cleveland Browns. Three color 34 x 24 print titled “1964 Cleveland Browns Championship Team,” signed in blue felt tip by members of the 1964 Browns including: Paul Wiggin, Jim Houston, Bob Gain, Dick Modzelewski, Jim Kanicki, Vince Costello, Bill Glass, Walter Beach, Leroy Kelly, Gary Collins, Frank Ryan, Jim Brown, Paul Warfield, Ernie Green, Johnny Brewer, Larry Benz, Ross Fichtner, Monte Clark, Dick Schafrath, John Morrow, Gene Hickerson, John Wooten, Bobby Franklin, and Bernie Parrish. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1311. Cleveland Browns. Two satin-finish 20 x 16 photos of members of the 1964 Cleveland Browns, one signed in black felt tip by Bobby Franklin, Ross Fichtner, Larry Bey, and Bernie Parrish; and the other signed in black felt tip by Galen Fiss, Jim Houston, and Mike Bucci. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1312. Cleveland Browns. Ten numbered 16 x 20 Honorary Member stock certificates of the 1964 Professional Football World Champion Browns, signed in felt tip by 42 members of the team: Jim Brown, Paul Warfield, Leroy Kelly, Jim Houston, John Wooten, Jim Kanicki, Monte Clark, Dick Schafrath, Gary Collins, Walter Beach, Bob Gain, Jim Ninowski, Larry Benz, Bill Glass, Frank Parker, Bernie Parrish, Tom Goosby, Ed Bettridge, John Brewer, Ernie Green, David Raimey, Walter Roberts, Gene Hickerson, John Brown, Mike Bundra, Tom Hutchinson, Frank Ryan, Charley Scales, Mike Lucci, Lowell Caylor, Vince Costello, Clifton McNeil, Stan Sczurek, Roger Shoals, Dale Memmelaar, Ross Fichtner, Galen Fiss, Dick Modzelewski, Paul Wiggin, Sid Williams, John Morrow, and Bobby Franklin. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Gifted player with the Boston Red Sox until he was hit in the face with a fastball thrown by Jack Hamilton.

Tony returned to the lineup a year and a half later, hit another twenty home runs, had thirty-six the year after, but was forced to retire due to his eyesight being permanently damaged and died in 1990.

Color 8 x 10.5 magazine photo of Conigliaro at the plate at Fenway Park, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a few small edge tears and paper loss to right edge. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

A “Peach” of a Cobb

1313. Ty Cobb. Pristine ink signature, “Ty Cobb,” on an off-white card. Double matted and framed with a photo of Cobb taking a practice swing, to an overall size of 15.75 x 20. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

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1315. Jimmy Connors.

1319. Bucky Dent and Mike Torrez. Heart-

Color 17.5 x 23.5 poster of Connors on the court, signed in black felt tip. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 22.25 x 28.5. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and wrinkles. R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

wrenching glossy 20 x 16 photo of Dent’s home run off Torrez in the 1978 one-game playoff between the Red Sox and Yankees, signed in blue felt tip by both. In fine condition, with a Steiner hologram affixed to bottom, and a crease to top right corner. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1316. Bill Cowher. Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Cowher celebrating the Steelers Super Bowl XL victory, signed in silver ink. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private signing. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1317. Terrell Davis. Replica Denver Broncos football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 43.25 x 29.5.Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

1321. DiMaggio Brothers. Three 1978 Grand Slam baseball trading cards of the three DiMaggio brothers, signed in blue ballpoint by Vince and Dom DiMaggio and in blue felt tip

by Joe DiMaggio respectively. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1318. Dizzy Dean. Gold Hall of Fame plaque card signed in black felt tip, “‘Dizzy Dean.”

In fine condition, with some irregular adhesion and light feathering to signature. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1325. Joe DiMaggio.

Official Rawlings American Lea gue baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In ver y fine condition.

Au c t i o n L O A S t e v e G r a d / P S A / DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1322. DiMaggio Brothers. Color glossy 10 x 8 composite photo of Joe, Vince, and Dom DiMaggio, signed in blue felt tip by all three DiMaggio brothers. Matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 10.75. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1323. Joe DiMaggio. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of DiMaggio racing out of the batter’s box after his last hit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light edge and corner creases. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1324. Joe DiMaggio. Life magazine, dated May 1, 1939, featuring a close-up photo of DiMaggio on the cover, signed on the front in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light foxing and handling wear. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1326. Joe DiMaggio. Cardstock sepia 14 x 11 photo of DiMaggio belting out a hit, signed in blue felt tip. Accompanied by a ticket from the 1992 Baseball Show where signature was acquired. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1327. Joe DiMaggio. Very nice notarized career stat sheet, 8 x 10, detailing all of DiMaggio’s stats and major achievements, bearing a photo of DiMaggio affixed to the left side, signed in black felt tip in a special signature area. Framed to an overall size of 8.75 x 10.75, with a copy of a photo of DiMaggio taken at time of signing affixed to reverse.

In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1328. Joe DiMaggio.

Three items: Vintage 5.5 x 6.5 clipped book photo, signed in blue ink by DiMaggio, and also signed by teammates Joe Gordon and Red Ruffing; ballpoint signature and inscription on the reverse of a Riviera Hotel place mat; and a vintage clipped signature, “Joe DiMaggio,” on an offwhite slip, affixed to the first free end page of a hardcover edition of Lucky to be a Yankee. In fine overall condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1330. Vince DiMaggio. Official Spalding National League (Giles) baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. Consignor notes signature was acquired at the Westin Hotel in Boston.

In fine condition, with a mild overall shade of toning to ball.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1329. Joe DiMaggio. Very nice notarized stat sheet, 8.5 x 11, detailing DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak, with a small baseball card-size photo attached to the left side, signed in black felt tip in a special signature area. Framed to an overall size of 9.25 x 11.25, with a copy of a photo of DiMaggio taken at time of signing affixed to reverse. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1331. Mike Ditka. Replica Chicago Bears football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In fine condition, with a bit of light feathering to signature.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1332. Joe DiMaggio. Color limited edition 23.5 x 17.75 composite lithograph, numbered #206/325, signed in pencil, “Best wishes, Joe DiMaggio.”

Also signed in pencil by the artist, John B. Martin. Matted and framed to an overall size of 28.5 x 22. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $300)

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1333. James “Buster” Douglas. Color glossy 20 x 16 photo of Douglas knocking out Mike Tyson to become the Heavyweight Champion of the World, signed in silver ink. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private signing. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100) 1334. Mark Duper and Mark Clayton.

Color glossy 20 x 16 photo of the Dolphin receivers on the field during a game, signed in blue felt tip by Mark Duper, “Super Duper,” and Mark Clayton. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 28 x 25. Accompanied by two photos taken at time of private signing.

In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

1336. Dale Earnhardt. Two items: Dale Earnhardt Goodwrench Racing jacket, signed on the right breast in black felt tip; and a Dale Earnhardt #3 racing baseball cap, signed on the front in black felt tip. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1337. Dale Earnhardt. Color 9 x 6 cardstock photo of Earnhardt posing next to his car at Daytona, signed in black felt tip. Accompanied by a second identical photo, signed in black felt tip by Richard Childress, Scott Cluka, Will Lind, and David R. Smith. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1335. Dale Earnhardt. Color 15 x 25 Busch Beer promotional poster, signed in blue felt tip. Triple matted and framed to an overall size of 20.5 x 30.5.

In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

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1338. Brett Favre. Replica Green Bay Packers football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Favre’s company. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1343. Carlton Fisk. Glossy 20 x 16 composite photo of Fisk waving his home run fair in Game 6 of the 1975 Wo r l d S e ries, signed in blue felt tip, “Carlton Fisk, Stay Fair, Stay Fair.” In ver y fine condition. Auction LOA Steve G r a d / P S A / D N A a n d R & R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1344. Carlton Fisk.

Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Fisk following the trajectory of his hit at Fenway Park, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1340. Brett Favre. Limited edition color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Favre passing against the Minnesota Vikings for his NFL record 421st touchdown pass, #208/421, signed in black felt tip. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private signing as well as a certificate of authenticity from Favre’s company. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150) 1 3 41 . B o b Feller. Limited

1345. Carlton Fisk.

edition 14 x 11 photo of Feller pitching to Joe DiMaggio during his second n o - h i t te r o n April 30, 1946, #287/1946, signed in blue felt tip. Double matted and framed with a descriptive plaque, to an overall size of 18.5 x 18.5. In fine condition, with some light rippling to photo in frame. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA..…(MB $100)

Limited edition glossy 10 x 8 composite photo of Fisk’s memorable home run in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, #27/27, signed in blue felt tip. Double matted and framed with a plaque bearing a short transcript of the call of the home run, to an overall size of 16.5 x 13.5. In very fine condition.Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1346. Football: Rose Bowl. Two different commemorative covers, with cachets honoring the 1978 and 1979 Rose Bowls, each signed in blue felt tip by Michigan coach Bo Schembechler and in blue ballpoint by starting quarterback Rick Leach. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1342. Cecil Fielder. Official Rawlings Big Stick baseball bat signed in silver ink on the barrel, “Cecil Fielder, Big Daddy.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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Signing for the son of a former lightweight boxing champ

1348. Lou Gehrig. Pencil signature, “Lou Gehrig,” at the foot of a TLS signed “Willie Ritchie, Jr.,” 7.25 x 10.5, Athletic Club of San Francisco, September 6, 1932. The letter reads, in part: “Will you kindly honor me with your signature to add to my collection of autographs of famous sporting men? I assure you I will be very happy if you will grant me this priviledge [sic] and enclosed please find a return addressed stamped envelope….” The writer of the letter was evidently the son of Hall of Fame boxer Willie Ritchie (1891–1975), who held the world lightweight title from 1912 to 1914. The elder Ritchie is listed on the letterhead as “physical director.” In very good to fine condition overall, with intersecting folds, tear to bottom edge (fabric tape to reverse lightly showing through; a narrow strip of similar tape to the top edge of the reverse), and mild wrinkling and handling wear. The signature is clear, clean, and completely free of any faults, and itself rates as very fine. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $300)

1350. Bob Gibson. Satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Gibson celebrating a World Series victory with his team, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1349. Eddie Giacomin. Glossy 20 x 16 photo of Giacomin making a save, signed in blue felt tip, “Eddie Giacomin H.O.F. 87.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1351. Bob Gibson. Official Rawlings Gold Glove commemorative baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Bob Gibson 9x Gold Glove 6573.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1352. Golf: AT&T National. Bright yellow AT&T National golf flag, 17.5 x 13, signed in felt tip on the front by more than 30 participants, including: Anthony Kim (winner), Fred Funk, Tim Clark, Mike Weir, Tim Herron, Jim Furyk, Stuart Appleby, Arron Oberholser, Camilo Villegas, Steve Stricker, Pat Perez, Lucas Glover, Ben Crane, DJ Trahan, Stepehn Leaney, Rich Beem, Corey Pavin, Fred Couples, K.J. Choi, Rocco Mediate, George McNeill, Steve Marino, Bill Haas, Nick Watney, Billy Andrade, Bo Van Pelt, Robert Garrigus, and Jeff Meggert.In fine condition, with expected light feathering to some of the signatures. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1354. Golf: Masters Champions. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of 29 Masters champions posing in their green jackets, signed in various felt tip by 12 former champions pictured, including: Tom Watson, Gary Player, Nick Faldo, Ray Floyd, Tommy Aaron, Bob Goalby, Charles Coody, Bernard Langer, Seve Ballesteros, and Craig Stadler. In fine condition, with a few surface dings and a light brush to Faldo’s signature. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1355. Golf: Masters Champions. Nine unused Augusta National Golf Club score cards, each signed in ink or felt tip by a different Masters champion: Seve Ballesteros, Craig Stadler, Vijay Singh, Jose Maria Olazabel, Bob Goalby, Doug Ford, Gay Brewer, Tommy Aaron, and Fuzzy Zoeller. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....................…(MB $150) 1356. Red Grange. Satin1353. Golf: Buick Open. Souvenir embroidered yellow nylon golf flag from an undated Buick Open, 22 x 13.5, bearing 29 signatures in various colors of felt tip, including Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Steve Pate, Fuzzy Zoeller, Craig Breslow, Michael Clarke, Ben Curtis, John Daly, Chris DiMarco, Bob Estes, Brad Faxon, Kent Jones, Neal Lancaster, Tom Pernice, Jr., Dick Pride, Gene Sauers, Scott Simpson, Jeff Sluman, Hal Sutton, Brian Watts, Grant Wiebe, and eight others. In fine condition overall, with storage folds, small authentication label at lower right, adhesive traces to edges of reverse from previous mounting, and scattered feathering of ink due to nature of materials. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of Grange in his football helmet, signed in blue felt tip.

In ver y fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1357. Wayne Gretzky.

1359. Ken Griffey, Jr. Official Russell replica Cincinnati baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed on the number on the back.

In very fine condition, with an Upper Deck hologram affixed to number. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Gretzky and Mark Messier on the ice for the New York Rangers, signed in black felt tip by Gretzky. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1358. Wayne Gretzky.

Three Gateway commemorative co vers, two with color cachets honoring Gretzky’s career, and one uncommon “error” cover where Gretzky has signed where the cachet was to be placed, all signed in ink or felt tip by Gretzky. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Hagen signs for “one who’s done so much for golf’” 1360. Walter Hagen. American golfer (1892–1969) who won eleven professional majors, a record surpassed only by Jack Nicklaus. Over the course of the career, he won two U.S. Open titles, and, in 1922, became the first American to win the British Open, which he would win a total of four times. Signed book: The Walter Hagan Story.

First edition, first printing.

NY: Simon and Schuster, 1956. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 342 pages.

Signed and inscribed in ballpoint on the first free end page, “To my dear old buddy Hugh Rader, ‘one who’s done so much for golf ’ Golfingly, Walter Hagen 1956.” Several tears and wear to dustjacket, light toning and pencil notation to signed page, and spine a bit weak, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

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1364. Cole Hamels. Official Majestic replica Philadelphia Phillies baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1365. Cole Hamels. Awesome color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Hamels on the mound for the Phillies, signed in silver ink. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1361. Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns. Official program from the April 15, 1985, fight between Hagler and Hearns at Caesar’s Palace, 8.5 x 11, 50 pages, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Marvelous Marvin Hagler,” and “Thomas Hitman Hearns.” In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1366. Tony Hawk. Visually stunning Tony Hawk Birdhouse Falcon 3 skateboard (minus wheels), signed on the bottom in red felt tip by Hawk. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner.

In very fine condition, with a Steiner hologram affixed to board.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1362. Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Vito Antuofermo. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Hagler and Antuofermo battling in the ring, signed in blue felt tip by Hagler and in black felt tip by Vito Antuofermo. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1363. George Halas. Football Hall of Famer who was

1367. Heisman Trophy Winners. Official Riddell gold football

associated with the Chicago Bears and the National Football League from their inception in 1920 until his death in 1983. Strip of two eight-cent postage stamps, 4.25 x 1, honoring football and featuring an image of Halas on each stamp, signed in black felt tip three times by Halas. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

helmet signed in black felt tip on the sides by 18 Heisman Trophy winners. Signers are: Jay Berwanger, Glenn Davis, Johnny Lattner, Paul Hornung, John David Crow, Joe Bellino, Johnny Rodgers, Archie Griffin, Billy Sims, Charles White, George Rogers, Herschel Walker, Mike Rozier, Gino Toretta, Rashaan Salaam, Eddie George, Ricky Williams, and Ron Dayne. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1368. Paul Hornung. Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Hornung carrying the ball up the field, signed in blue felt tip. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. In very fine condition, a James Spence authentication label affixed to lower corner.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1371. Horse Racing: Ron Turcotte. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 composite photo commemorating Turcotte’s 31-length win at Belmont atop Secretariat, signed in blue felt tip, “Ron Turcotte 1973.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1369. Paul Hornung. Gateway commemorative cover, bearing a color silk cachet honoring Hornung’s Hall of Fame induction, signed on the front in blue ballpoint. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1372. Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay. Satinfinish 20 x 16 photo of Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay talking before a game, signed in blue felt tip by both Howe and Lindsay. In very fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to lower corner.Auction LOASteve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100) 1373. Gordie Howe. Official

1370. Horse Racing: Ron Turcotte. Six identical color satin-finish 20 x 16 photos of Turcotte looking over his shoulder atop Secretariat as he wins the Belmont by 31 lengths, each signed in blue felt tip by Turcotte. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private signing. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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CCM replica D e t r o i t Re d Wings hockey j e r s e y, w i t h sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Gordie H o w e , M r.

Hockey.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1374. Gordie Howe.

Official Northland Pro hockey stick signed in black felt tip on the front of the blade, “Mr. Hockey #9, Gordie Howe.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

1378. Lamar Hunt. Versatile and pioneering sports promoter (1932–2006) perhaps best known for his role in founding the AFL and as full or part owner of such teams as the Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bulls. Two editions of the Rotunda, the annual for Southern Methodist University, for 1952 and 1953 (Hunt’s freshman and sophomore years), each signed later in black felt tip on a page with a football-related photo. Mild rubbing and handling wear, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1375. Bobby Hull.

Official CCM replica Chicago Blackhawks hockey jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back.

In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1379. Jim “Catfish” Hunter. Signed book: Catfish: My L i f e In Baseball. First edition, first printing. NY: McGraw-Hill, 1988. Hardcover with d u s t j a c ke t , 6.25 x 9.25, 242 pages. Signed in blue ballpoint on the half-title page. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1376. Bobby Hull.

Glossy 16 x 20 photo of Hull flashing a toothless smile as he celebrates his 50th goal of the season, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1377. Bobby Hull. Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of a bloody Hull coming off the ice, signed in blue felt tip, “Bobby Hull #9 The Golden Jet.” In very fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to lower corner.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

1380. Indianapolis Colts. Official Riddell Indianapolis Colts football helmet signed in blue felt tip on the sides by 28 members of the 2005 Indianapolis Colts including: Peyton Manning, Dallas Clark, Dwight Freeney, Marvin Harrison, Edgerrin James, Jeff Saturday, Jim Sorgi, Brandon Stokley, Mike Vanderjadt, and Nick Harper. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1 3 81 . R e g g i e Jackson. Glossy

1383. Reggie Jackson. Official Majestic replica New York Yankees home baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. In very fine condition, with a Major League Baseball hologram affixed to number.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

20 x 16 photo of Jackson from his three home run game against the Dodgers in the 1977 World Series, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition, with a PSA/ DNA authentication label affixed to bottom. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1384. Derek Jeter. Official Rawl-

1382. Reggie Jackson.

Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Jackson at the plate in his Yankee pinstripes, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

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ings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner. In very fine condition, with a Steiner hologram affixed to ball. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1385. Magic Johnson.

Color glossy 20 x 16 photo of Johnson surprising Larry Bird by wearing a Celtics jersey, signed in blue felt tip by Johnson. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1386. Bobby Jones.

Signed book: Golf Is My Game. First edition, first printing. Garden City: Doubleday & Company, 1960. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 255 pages. Signed and inscribed in ballpoint on the front free end page, “for W. W. H. Brown with best wishes, Robert T. Jones, Jr.” Housed in a handsome custom quarter-leather clamshell box. Mild soiling, rubbing, and edge wear to jacket, a trace of rubbing to extremities, front hinge slightly cracked, and a subtle hint of toning to interior, otherwise fine, clean condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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Superb, twice-signed, limited-edition copy of B BOBBY JONES’s first book 1387. Bobby Jones. Signed book: Down the Fairway. Limited signed first edition of 300 copies (this copy No. 217). NY: Minton, Balch & Company, 1927. Quarter-vellum hardcover with library cloth, 7 x 9.75, 239 pages. Signed on the limitation page “Robt. T. Jones, Jr.” and [coauthor] “O. B. Keeler,” and signed a second time “Robt. T. Jones, Jr.” on the striking full-page gravure frontis photo, which fea-

tures a smiling Jones about to tee off. Housed in a handsome custom half-leather and marbled clamshell box. Light soiling to spine and toning to covers (faint stain to back cover), a very subtle hint of toning to interior, and tiny edge tear to signed page, otherwise fine, clean condition. A superlative copy of this cornerstone of golf literature!

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA............(MB $300)

1388. Bobby Jones IV and Mark Frost. Signed book: The Grand Slam: Bobby Jones, America, and the Story of Golf.

Limited signed “75th Anniversary Edition” commemorating Jones’s 1930 grand slam, limited to 75 copies (this copy No. 12). NY: Hyperion, 2004. Deluxe quarter-leather hardcover with pictorial and gilt-stamped slipcase, 6.5 x 9.5, 493 pages. Signed in black ink on the limitation page

by Bobby Jones IV (Jones’s grandson) and Mark Frost (the author). In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1390. Michael Jordan. Official Head 1999 Pinehurst U. S. Open baseball cap inscribed in black felt tip on the brim in another hand, “To Nikki,” and signed “Happy 31st birthday, Best wishes, Michael Jordan.”

In ver y fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.......................…(MB $100)

Upper Deck’s Legends of Basketball

1389. Jordan, Johnson, and Bird. Limited edition color glossy 43 x 18 composite photo entitled “Legends of Basketball,” #99/500, featuring images of Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and Larry Bird signed in gold ink by all three legends. Attractively suede float matted and framed, to an overall size of 51.5 x 26. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized....(MB $200)

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1391. Michael Jordan. Limited edition satin-finish 21.5 x 11.5 composite photo of Jordan competing in the slam dunk competition, #122/323, signed in silver ink. Matted and framed to an overall size of 27.25 x 17. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

Jerseys of “His Airness”

1392. Michael Jordan. Desirable set of three limited edition jerseys, all numbered 54/123, and all bearing embroidered statistics and accolades of Jordan for each team represented.

Jerseys are: Nike replica North Carolina jersey, with sewn on numbers and letters, signed on the number on the back in felt tip; Nike replica Chicago Bulls jersey, with sewn on numbers and letters, signed on the back in felt tip; and a Washington Wizards jersey, with sewn on numbers and letters, signed on the number on the back in silver ink. Accompanied by three certificates of authenticity from Upper Deck and the original box. In very fine condition.

Originally sold as a set by Upper Deck, many were broken up after purchase, making this a scarce opportunity to acquire all three like-numbered jerseys at once. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA...(MB $300) 331

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1397. Evel Knievel. Satin-finish 1393. Jim Kelly. Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Kelly in his Bills uniform, signed in silver ink. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of signing. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

20 x 16 photo of Knievel’s 1967 jump across the fountains at Caesar’s Palace, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

R & R C OA . …

(MB $100)

1394. Harmon Killebrew. Official Majestic replica Minnesota Twins baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back, “Harmon Killebrew HOF 84.” In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1395. Evel Knievel.

Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Knievel posing atop his Harley before a jump, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1396. Evel Knievel. Official

1398. Sandy Koufax and Nolan Ryan. Three items: satinfinish 24 x 20 photo of Koufax celebrating his fourth no-hitter, signed in blue felt tip; an official Rawlings Major League baseball, signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot by Koufax; and a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ryan celebrating his fourth nohitter, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Rawlings Major League black baseball signed in silver ink on the sweet spot. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1399. Sandy Koufax.

1401. Sandy Koufax.

Very nice notarized career stat sheet, 8 x 10, detailing all of Koufax’s stats and major achievements, bearing a color photo of Koufax affixed to the left side, signed in black felt tip in a special signature area by Koufax. Framed to an overall size of 9.25 x 11.25, with a copy of a photo of Koufax taken at time of signing affixed to reverse. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Baseball Hall of Famer who is best known for his string of six amazing seasons from 1961 to 1966, before arthritis ended his career at age 30. Gold Hall of Fame plaque card signed across the top in ballpoint. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1402. Paul Krause. Replica Minnesota Vikings football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back, “Paul Krause HOF 98.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1403. Jake LaMotta. Signed book: Raging Bull. Later printing. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall Inc., 1970. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 218 pages. Signed on the title page, “Jake LaMotta, Raging Bull.” Accompanied by a photo taken at time of signing. In fine condition, with some light wear to dustjacket. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1400. Sandy Koufax and Whitey Ford. Great 11 x 14 photo of the two left-handed greats shaking hands before a game, signed in blue felt tip by both Sandy Koufax and Whitey Ford. Photo was originally offered from the personal collection of Whitey Ford. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1404. Jake LaMotta. Satin-finish

1411. Sonny L i st o n a n d M u ha m m a d Ali. Uncom-

16 x 20 photo of a battered LaMotta in the ring, signed in silver ink, “Ray I never went down.

Jake LaMotta, Raging Bull.” Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private signing. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

mon blue ballpoint signature, “Sonny Liston,” on a white card; and a glossy photo of Ali taunting Liston on the mat, signed by Ali in black felt tip. Matted together to an overall size of 12.25 x 16.75.

In fine condition, with light brushing to Liston’s signature and some light soiling to the card. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1407. Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran.

Official program from the June 20, 1980 championship bout between Leonard and Duran, held at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, 8.5 x 11, 18 pages, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Sugar Ray Leonard and in blue felt tip by Roberto Duran. In fine condition, with a few cover creases and mild handling wear. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1412. Howie Long. Two items: limited edition color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Long posing with his Hall of Fame bust, #75/75, signed in black felt tip, double matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 24; and a limited edition Oakland Raiders commemorative football, signed on the light side panel in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1409. Sugar Ray Leonard. Black silk boxing trunks signed in silver ink on the front. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private signing. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve G r a d / P S A / D N A a n d R & R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1410. Ray Lewis. Color 1413. Howie Long. Replica Oakland Raiders football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back.

In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

glossy 20 x 16 photo of Lewis tackling Eddie George, signed in blue felt tip. Matted and framed to an overall size of 28 x 25. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

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The “M & M Boys” 1414. Joe Louis. DS, one page both sides, 8 x 13, no date. Incomplete state of Michigan Bill of Sale, signed twice in black ink by Louis.

Accompanied by a notarized letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In fine condition, with expected folds. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1415. Connie Mack. Once a catcher, but made his mark as a manager. After a stint at the helm of Pittsburgh, he assumed control of the Philadelphia Athletics in 1901 and continued for 50 years until retirement at the age of 88. Mack is best remembered as a dignified, scorecard-waving leader in a business suit, who won five World Series crowns and built two dynasties. FDC with a cachet honoring the baseball centennial, signed under the cachet in black ink, “Connie Mack.” In fine condition, with several light pencil line remnants, including one under signature, and a bit of light toning. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1418. Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mantle and Maris posing together in their Yankee road uniforms, signed in blue felt tip by both Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.....(MB $200)

1416. Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini. Eye-catching red, white, and green boxing trunks, bearing a patch with the Italian and American flags, signed in silver ink on the front. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private signing. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100) 1417. Peyton Manning. Replica Indianapolis Colts football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to number.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNAand R&RCOA.…(MB $150)

1419. Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Yankee teammates and friends posing together in their road uniforms, signed in blue felt tip by both Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford. Photo was originally offered from the personal collection of Whitey Ford. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200) 335

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The ‘Mick’ and the ‘Clipper’ hit the links

1420. Mantle, DiMaggio, and Unitas. Program from the 1968 American Airlines Astrojet Golf Classic held at La Costa golf course in San Diego, California, 8.5 x 11, 95 pages, signed inside in ballpoint by 19 participants, including Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Johnny Unitas, Yogi Berra, Jim Bunning, Gene Mauch, Dizzy Dean, and Speedy Duncan. In fine condition, with missing front cover, some light handling wear, and a couple edge tears to back cover. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $100)

1421. Mantle, Mays, and Snider.

Gateway commemorative cover bearing a color silk cachet honoring the 150th anniversary of baseball with Mantle, Mays, and Snider with their bats on their shoulders, signed in blue ballpoint by Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Duke Snider. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Mantle signed Upper Deck ball 1422. Mickey Mantle. Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Mickey Mantle No. 7.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck, as well as the original box and cloth bag. In very fine condition, with a subtle hint of trivial toning. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $200)

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1423. Mickey Mantle. Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition, with a few spots of mild and subtle toning, one spot under portion of last name. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1427. Mickey Mantle.

Color glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Mantle resting his head and hands on his bat, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1424. Mickey Mantle. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mantle posing inside Yankee Stadium, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. AuctionLOASteveGrad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1428. Mickey Mantle. Baseball Scoops trading card, featuring a reproduction headline of the May 30, 1955, newspaper touting Mantle’s longest home run at Yankee Stadium, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some light soiling to top of card. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1425. Mickey Mantle. Very nice notarized achievement sheet, 8 x 10, honoring the longest Yankee Stadium home run (hit by Mantle), bearing a photo of the feat, signed in black felt tip in a special signature area

by Mantle. Framed to an overall size of 9.25 x 11.25, with a copy of a photo of Mantle taken at time of signing affixed to reverse. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1426. Mickey Mantle. Very nice notarized career stat sheet, 8.5 x 11, detailing all of Mantle’s stats and major achievements, with a small baseball card-size photo attached to the left side, signed in black felt tip by Mantle. Framed to an overall size of 9.25 x 11.25, with a copy of a photo of Mantle taken at time of signing affixed to reverse. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1429. Mickey Mantle. Color 10 x 8 cardstock photo, honoring Mantle’s 1974 induction into the Hall of Fame, complete with career statistics, nicely signed in blue felt tip, “Mickey Mantle No. 7.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

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14 3 0 . D a n Marino. Rep-

1432. Roger Maris: Home Run Pitchers.

lica Miami Dolphins Dan Marino career commemorative football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back.

Double matted and framed to an overall size of 44.25 x 38.25. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

Satin-finish 20 x 16 composite photo celebrating Maris’s first and last two home runs in his record-setting season, signed in blue felt tip by the three pitchers who gave up the infamous home r uns: Paul Foytak, Jack Fischer, and Tracy Stallard. In ver y fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1431. Roger Maris and Friends.

1433. Roger Maris. TCMA baseball trading card from 1978, featuring Maris in his Yankee pinstripes, signed on the front in blue felt tip by Maris. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in black felt tip on a side panel by Roger Maris and also signed by 19 other baseball greats, including: Hoyt Wilhelm, Brooks Robinson, Luke Appling, Bob Feller, Mickey Vernon, Harmon Killebrew, Al Lopez, Dom DiMaggio, and Early Wynn. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1434. Roger Maris. Crisp and precise ink signature, “Roger Maris,” on a white card. Triple matted and framed with a limited edition lithograph of Maris at bat in Yankee Stadium hitting his 61st home run against the Red Sox, to an overall size of 34.5 x 30. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $300)

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1437. Don Mattingly and Wade Boggs.

Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Mattingly and Boggs posing together in their home uniforms, signed in blue felt tip by both Don Mattingly and Wade Boggs, adding “HOF 2005.” Accompanied by a photo of Boggs taken at time of private signing. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and

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14 3 8 . D o n Mattingly.

Fo u r c o m memorative covers, each bearing a color silk cachet honoring Mattingly’s career achievements, each signed in blue felt tip by Mattingly. One cover is matted with a felt tip signature of Dale Long, whose record of consecutive games with a home run Mattingly tied; and another is matted with a ballpoint signature of Earl Combs, whose Yankee season hit record Mattingly broke, to overall sizes of 11 x 14. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1435. Roger Maris. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Maris being congratulated by Mickey mantle after a home run, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To David, Best always, Roger Maris.”

D o u b l e m a t te d and framed to an overall size of 14 x 13. Some scattered light crea ses and surface marks, other wise fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA..............…(MB $200)

1440. Willie Mays. Official Majestic replica San Francisco Giants baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to number. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1436. Pedro Martinez. Of-

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ficial Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner.

In very fine condition.

Au c t i o n L OA S t e v e Grad/PSA/ COA.…(MB $100)

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1441. Willie Mays.

Very nice notarized achievement sheet, 8 x 10, honoring Mays’s famous 1954 World Series catch, bearing photos of Mays making the catch, signed in black felt tip in a special signature area.

Framed to an overall size of 9.25 x 11.25. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

1443. Willie Mays. Official Adirondack Willie Mays model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Score Board. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1444. Willie McCovey. Official Adirondack baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel, “Willie McCovey 500 Home Run Club.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1442. Willie Mays.

Limited edition 11 x 14 photo of Mays making his miraculous catch of Dick Wertz’s fly ball in the 1954 World Series, #197/1954, signed in blue felt tip. Matted and framed with a small plaque, to an overall size of 15.5 x 19.5. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1445. Mark McGwire. Official limited edition Rawlings Big Stick Mark McGwire professional model baseball bat, #184/500, signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner. In very fine condition, with a Steiner hologram affixed to barrel. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1446. Mark Messier.

Print, 16 x 20, of the Daily News June 15, 1994 front page after the Rangers won the Stanley Cup, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a Steiner hologram affixed to bottom.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA…(MB $100)

1447. Miracle on Ice. Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the cover of the December 22-29, 1980 issue of Sports Illustrated, honoring the 1980 Olympic hockey team as Sportsmen of the Year, signed in blue felt tip by 19 members of the team: Mike Eruzione, Dave Silk, Mark Wells, Steve Christoff, Bill Baker, John Harrington, Buzz Schneider, Steve Janaszak, Mike Ramsey, Jack O’Callahan, Dave Christian, Neal Broten, Mark Pavelich, Eric Strobel, Bob Suter, Rob McClanahan, Ken Morrow, Mark Johnson, and Phil Verchota. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200) Sports

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1451. Joe Montana.

Color satinfinish 16 x 20 photo o f Mo n tana passing down field, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower right and a couple of surface dings. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1452. Joe Montana.

1448. Miracle on Ice. Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the 1980 U.S. hockey team celebrating their victory of the Soviets, signed in blue felt tip by 20 members of the team: Mike Eruzione, Jim Craig, Dave Silk, Mark Wells, Steve Christoff, Bill Baker, John Harrington, Buzz Schneider, Steve Janaszak, Mike Ramsey, Jack O’Callahan, Dave Christian, Neal Broten, Mark Pavelich, Eric Strobel, Bob Suter, Rob McClanahan, Ken Morrow, Mark Johnson, and Phil Verchota. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 26.5 x 22.5. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Grandstand Sports and a composite photo of all the players taken at time of signing. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

1449. Joe Montana and Dwight Clark.

Replica San Francisco 49ers commemorative football jersey, commemorating the “Catch,” with sewn on letters and numbers, signed on the numbers on the back in black felt tip by Joe Montana and Dwight Clark. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 33.25 x 29.5. Accompanied by two photos taken at time of private signing. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

Replica 49ers football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the white “1” on the back.

In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1453. Archie Moore. Two items: ALS, one 1450. Joe Montana. Color limited edition

page, 7 x 10.5, no date. Moore writes to a fan in Pennsylvania. In part, “I feel better now and soon will be swinging at someone’s chin (smile). I recv’d the note to come, but I don’t think I can make it. Gee, I’d like too.”; and a gold Ringside right-handed 10-ounce boxing glove, signed on the top in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning to letter, as well as a small chop to bottom edge. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

16 x 22 print honoring Montana’s Super Bowl MVP awards, numbered #1846/2500, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. Also signed in blue felt tip by the artist, Ron Lewis. Matted to an overall size of 20 x 26. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

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1454. Danny Murtaugh.

1458. LeRoy Neiman. Color

Baseball player best known for his 29-year association with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a player and manager. Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 photo of Murtaugh as the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, signed in blue ballpoint.

In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases and surface marks.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

23.5 x 35 print of Neiman’s portrait of Mark McGwire, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Neiman.

Cloth matted and framed to an overall size of 29 x 41. In fine condition.

R&R COA. Oversized.…

(MB $100)

1455. Stan Musial.

Official limited edition Mitchell & Ness Cooperstown Collection replica St. Louis Cardinals baseball jersey, #317/500, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in blue felt tip on an embroidered patch on the front. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1459. LeRoy Neiman.

Great color 24 x 36 print entitled “The Last Hurrah for the Muhammad Ali/Larry Holmes 1980 Heavyweight Championship bout held in 1982,” signed in silver ink.

Rolled and in fine condition.

R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1456. Joe Namath.

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Namath, clad in a fur coat, sitting on the bench with his Jets teammates, signed in black felt tip, “Broadway Joe Namath 12.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1457. Joe Namath.

1460. LeRoy Neiman.

Official Riddell Alabama football helmet signed in silver ink on the side, “Joe Willie Namath.”

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner.

In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Color 23.5 x 38 print entitled “The Race,” made for the Boston Marathon, signed in blue artist’s pencil. Rolled and in fine condition. R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 2 0 0 )

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1461. LeRoy Neiman.

Vibrant color 24 x 33 print entitled 123rd Kentucky Derby, held at Churchill Downs on May 3, 1997, signed in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1464. New England Patriots Coaches. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Bill Belichick, Romeo Crennel, and Charlie Weis celebrating a Super Bowl victory, signed in silver ink by all three coaches. Matted and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 12. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1465. Greg Norman. Beige Greg Norman straw golf hat

by McGregor, signed on the cloth hat band in black felt tip “Greg Norman, 2K8,” adding a small sketch of a golf green under his signature. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Great White Shark Enterprises, Norman’s company. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1462. LeRoy Neiman. Color 30 x 25 print featuring an image of Arnold Palmer teeing off in the pouring rain at Augusta in the 1973 Masters, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1466. Ken Norton and Earnie Shavers. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Shavers pummeling Norton against the ropes, signed in silver ink by both Ken Norton and Earnie Shavers. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1463. New England Patriots. Two signed photos: color glossy 16 x 20 of Adam Vinatieri kicking the game-winning field goal in Super Bowl XXXVIII, signed in blue felt tip; and a color 20 x 16 composite limited edition photo of the four Patriots who scored touchdowns in Super Bowl XXXVIII, #211/500, signed in blue felt tip by all four: Mike Vrabel, Antowain Smith, Deion Branch, and David Givens. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1467. NY Giants. FDC

1470. NY Jets.

with a cachet honoring the 100th anniversary of baseball, signed on the front in ink and felt tip by 11 former Giants including: Willie Mays, Bobby Thomson, Don Mueller, Monte Irvin, Leo Durocher, Jim Hearn, Eddie Stankey, and Sal Maglie. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Color glossy 20 x 16 photo of the Jets famed defensive line nicknamed “The Sack Exchange,” signed in blue felt tip by all four players: Joe Klecko, Marty Lyons, Abdul Salaam, and Mark Gastineau. In very fine condition, with a Steiner hologram to lower right corner. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1468. NY Giants. Color limited edition 18.5 x 26 lithograph entitled “Giants of the Game,” numbered #278/600, signed in pencil by eight all-time Giant greats: Mel Hein, Sam Huff, Y. A. Tittle, Lawrence Taylor, Phil Simms, Charlie Conerly, Andy Robustelli, and Frank Gifford. Also signed in pencil by the artist. Triple matted and framed to an overall size of 25.5 x 34. In very fine c o n d i t i o n . Au c t i o n L O A S t e v e G r a d / P S A / D N A a n d R & R C OA . O v e r s i z e d . … ( M B $ 2 0 0 ) 1469. NY Giants. Color

1471. NY Knicks. Color limited edition 29 x 24 artist’s proof

limited edition 36 x 24.5 lithograph, numbered #234/300, signed in blue felt tip by 45 members of the 1986 New York Giants Super Bowl Championship Team. Joe Morris, Harry Carson, Gary Reasons, George Adams, Jim Burt, Tony Galbreath, Byron Hunt, David Jordan, Lionel Manuel, Elvis Patterson, Jeff Rutledge, Perry Williams, Phil Simms, Leonard Marshall, Bart Oates, Raul Allegre, Maurice Carthon, Chris Godfrey, D. Johnson, Terry Kinard, Curtis McGriff, William Roberts, Jerome E. Sally, Mark Bavaro, Phil McConkey, O.J. Anderson, Bill Ard, Tyrone Davis, Andy Headon, Brian Johnson, Sean Landeta, Zeke Mowatt, Stacy Robinson, John Washington, Lawrence Taylor, Carl Banks, George Martin, Brad Benson, Eric Dorsey, Kenny Hill, Robby Jones, Greg Lasker, Karl Nelson, Lee Rouson, Herb Welch, and Bill Parcels. Also signed in felt tip by the artist, Anthony Petruccello. Triple matted and framed to an overall size of 41.5 x 30. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

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lithograph honoring the 1973 Knicks, signed in black felt tip along the bottom by Walt Frazier, Willis Reed, Dave DeBusschere, Earl Monroe, Bill Bradley, Jerry Lucas, and coach Red Holtzman. All signers are also members of the Basketball Hall of Fame. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Robert Stephen Simon. Rolled and in fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $250)

1472. NY Mets. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint by 31 members of the 2005 New York Mets, including: Willie Randolph (ss), Pedro Martinez, Tom Glavine, Miguel Cairo, Heath Bell, Marlon Anderson, David Wright, and Voictor Zambrano. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1475. NY Mets. Color

ings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint by 25 members of the 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets. Signers are: Davey Johnson (ss), Ray Knight, Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden, Mookie Wilson, Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter, Lenny Dykstra, Kevin Mitchell, Howard Johnson, Jesse Orosco, Mel Stottlemyre, John Gibbons, Ed Hearn, Kevin Elster, Rafael Santana, Doug Sisk, Bud Harrelson, Bill Robinson, Lee Mazzilli, Wally Backman, Tim Teufel, Danny Heep, Rick Anderson, and Vern Hoscheit. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of the Mets mascot, signed in blue felt tip and silver ink by over 40 Mets greats, including: Tom Seaver, Gary Carter, Darryl Strawberry, Mookie Wilson, Wally Backman, Davey Johnson, Mickey Lolich, and Kevin Elster.

Rolled and in fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1474. NY Mets. Color satin-finish 16 x 20 composite photo honoring the 1986 World Champion Mets, signed in blue felt tip by all 33 team members pictured including: Davey Johnson, Gary Carter, Mookie Wilson, Darr yl Strawberr y, Ray Knight, Ron Darling, Lenny Dykstra, Keith Hernandez, Dwight Gooden, and Howard Johnson. Rolled and in fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1476. NY Mets.

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Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo honoring the Mets, signed in blue felt tip by 35 former Met greats, including: Tom Seaver, Duke Snider, Terry Leach, Mookie Wilson, Bob Ojeda, Darryl Strawberry, Ron Darling, and Julio Franco.

Rolled and in fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ COA.…(MB $200)

1477. NY Yankees. Color limited edition 37 x 24.5 print of the 1961 New York Yankees team posing at Yankee Stadium, numbered #106/1000, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip by 33 members of the 1961 World Champion Yankees. Signers include: Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Ryne Duren, Tom Tresh, Hector Lopez, Bill Stafford, Moose Skowron, John Sain, Jim Coates, Al Downing, Ralph Houk, Ralph Terry, Hal Reniff, Bobby Richardson, Clete Boyer, Johnny Blanchard, Billy Gardner, Jack Reed, Earl Torgeson, Bob Hale, Tex Clevenger, Bob Turley, Luis Arroyo, and Art Ditmar.

Double matted to an overall size of 40 x 28. Also signed in felt tip by the artist, Ron Lewis. In fine condition, w i t h s o m e d i ng s t o m a t . A u c t i o n LO A S t e v e G r a d / P S A / D NA a n d R & R C O A . O v e r s i z e d . … ( M B $ 3 0 0 ) 345

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1478. NY Yankees.

Gold Collector’s Series 1996 New Yo r k Ya n k e e s American League Champions tribute magazine, 80 pages. Signed on the front cover in felt tip by 12 members of the 1996 World Series champion Yankees, including: Derek Jeter, Joe Torre, Mariano Rivera, Jeff Nelson, David Cone, and Darryl Strawberry.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Irregular adhesion and light brushing to a couple of signatures, and some light handling wear to magazine, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1481. Buck O’Neil. Two items: official Rawlings American League baseball, signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint by O’Neil; and a Top Flite 2 golf ball, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a bit of slight toning to baseball. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100) 1482. Sadaharu Oh. Japanese home run champ. Color glossy 8 x 10 closeup photo, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1479. NY Yankees. Sports Illustrated commemorative issue honoring the 1998 World Champion Yankees, 8.5 x 11, 96 pages.

Signed on the front cover in black felt tip by 11 members of the 1998 Yankees, including Darryl Strawberry, Mariano Rivera, Jeff Nelson, David Cone, Bernie Williams, Tino Martinez, and Ramiro Mendoza. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In fine condition, with some mild handling wear.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1483. Olympians. Five commemorative covers honoring various events, 7.5 x 4.5, each honoring the 1976 Olympic Games, four signed in felt tip by Bart Connor, Matt Biondi, Bruce Jenner, Mary Lou Retton, and Janet Evans; and one signed in felt tip by Bob Mathias, Tony Meola, Bruce Jenner, and Mary Lou Retton. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1484. Bobby Orr. Boston

1480. NY Yankees. Color 37.5 x 13 panoramic photo of a game going on in Yankee Stadium, signed in blue felt tip by Yankee greats Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, Whitey Ford, and Moose Skowron. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 43 x 18. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

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Bruins hockey puck signed in gold ink on the emblem side, “Bobby Orr #4.”

Matted and framed with a gold Pinnacle hockey card and a small stat plaque, to an overall size of 13.5 x 10.75. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Great North Road (Orr’s company). In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1485. Jim Otto. Official replica Oakland Raiders custom made “Mr. Raider” football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the numbers on the back, “Jim Otto, ‘00’ HOF 1980.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1489. Arnold Palmer.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Palmer putting, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

1486. Terrell Owens. Replica San Francisco 49ers home football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back.

In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1490. Carson Palmer.

Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Palmer on the field quarterbacking the USC Trojans, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1487. Terrell Owens. Replica San Francisco 49ers road football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1491. Jim Palmer. Official Majestic replica Baltimore Orioles baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the front, “Jim Palmer HOF 1990.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1488. Satchel Paige.

Negro League pitching legend and Hall of Famer. Gold Hall of Fame plaque card signed at the top in blue ballpoint by Paige.

In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

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1496. Walter Payton.

Color limited edition 15 x 23 Pro Football Hall of Fame lithograph entitled Sweetness, numbered #266/340, signed in silver ink.

Also signed in pencil by the artist, Andrew Goralski. Double matted and framed in Bears blue and orange, to an overall size of 22.75 x 31. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner. In very fine condition, with a Steiner hologram affixed to lower border. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

1492. Willie Parker. Official Reebok replica Pittsburgh Steelers football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. In very fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to number. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1493. Danica Patrick. Sexy color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Patrick in a leather corset and hot pants, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1497. William “The Refrigerator” Perry. Official Players of the Century replica Chicago Bears football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the numbers on the back, “William Perry #72, The Fridge, SB XX Champs.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1494. Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson. Satin-finish 8 x 10 overhead photo of Patterson and Johansson going toe-to-toe, signed in blue felt tip by both Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson.

In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

1498. William “The Refrigerator” Perry.

Fifty identical color glossy 8 x 10 closeup photos of Perr y in his Bears uniform and helmet, each signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1499. Phoenix Mercury. Official Spalding WNBA basketball signed in black felt tip on the side panels by 11 members of the Phoenix Mercury. Signers are: Cheryl Miller, Nancy Lieberman Cline, Melissa Gurlie, Molly Tuter, Ryneldi Recenti, Bridget Pettis, Marlies Askamp, Toni Foster, Monique Ambers, Michelle Timms, and Jennifer Gillom. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1495. Walter Payton.

Glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo for Pure Sweetness, signed in black felt tip, “Walter Payton, Sweetness 34.”

In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

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1500. Paul Pierce. Limited edition official Spalding gold Champions basketball, #877/1500, signed in black felt tip on a side panel by Pierce. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA..................…(MB $200)

1501. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Plaid Museum Replicas Limited kilt, signed on the front in silver ink, “Rowdy Roddy Piper.” Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private signing. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1502. Pittsburgh Steelers.

Official Riddell Pittsburgh Steelers football mini-helmet signed in silver ink on the sides

by Terry Bradshaw, Rocky B l e i e r, a n d Chuck Knoll.

In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1503. Pittsburgh Steelers. Color glossy 24 x 20 photo of the Steelers celebrating their Super Bowl XL victory over Seattle, signed in blue felt tip by 26 members of the Super Bowl champions, including: Bill Cowher, Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward, Jerome Bettis, Antwaan Randle El, Joey Porter, and Troy Polamalu. Triple matted and framed to an overall size of 32.5 x 28.5. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…..............(MB $100)

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1507. Kirby Puckett. Signed book: I Love This Game!.

First edition, first printing.

NY: HarperCollins, 1993.

Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 238 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the first free end page. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve G r a d / P S A / D N A a n d R & R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

x 36 poster commemorating the Steelers Super Bowl-winning season, signed in silver ink by 13 team members, including: Hines Ward (Super Bowl MVP), Ben Roethlisberger, Jerome Bettis, Bill Cowher, James Harrison, Joey Porter, Vernon Hayes, Antwaan Randle El, and Wille Parker. Accompanied by 13 photos taken at time of private signing. Rolled and in fine condition, with a few scattered edge dings and creases. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1508. Jerry Rice. Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of the cover of the January 30, 1989, issue of Sports Illustrated, signed in silver ink. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1509. Sam Rice. Hall of Famer who played for the Washington Senators from 1915 until 1933.

He was regularly among the American League leaders in runs scored, hits, stolen bases, and batting average. He led the Senators to three postseasons and a World Series championship in 1924. Gold Hall of Fame plaque card signed at the top in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1505. Pittsburgh Steelers. Color glossy 20 x 16 photo of the famed ‘Steel Curtain’ defense against the Bengals, signed in blue felt tip. Joe Greene, Ernie Holmes, Dwight White, and L. C. Greenwood. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve G r a d / P S A / D N A a n d R & R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1510. Tony Rice. Color glossy 20 x 16 photo of a Notre Dame team huddle, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition, with a Steiner hologram affixed to bottom corner. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1506. Pittsburgh Steelers. Official Riddell replica Pittsburgh Steelers football helmet signed in silver ink on the side by all four members of the famed ‘Steel Curtain’: L. C. Greenwood, Ernie Holmes, Dwight White, and Joe Greene. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1511. Cal Ripken, Jr. Official Rawlings Big Stick 212B model baseballbatsignedinsilverinkonthebarrel.Inveryfinecondition.Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1515. Phil Rizzuto. Color satinfinish 16 x 20 limited-edition composite photo (#367/500), signed in blue felt tip, “Phil Rizzuto”; and a 10 x 8 Induction Day photo and stat sheet, signed in blue felt tip.

In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1512. Cal Ripken, Jr. Official Majestic replica Baltimore Orioles baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1516. Phil Rizzuto. TLS 1513. Cal Ripken, Jr. Color sat-

signed “Phil Rizzuto, ‘The Scooter,’” one page, 8.5 x 11, New York Yankees, From the Desk of Phil Rizzuto letterhead, no date. A synopsis of Rizzuto’s career. In part: “Dear Fan, I was very lucky to spend my entire playing career with the New York Yankees from 1941 to 1956. My rookie season was memorable as I batted .307 and Joe DiMaggio hit in 56 consecutive games. We then went on to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series four games to one. Holy Cow! I played seven years with Joe DiMaggio and six with Mickey Mantle. They were both great ball players. It was also a real thrill for me to call Roger Maris’s 61st home run, Holy Cow!” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

in-finish 20 x 16 photo of Ripken’s last time at bat, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to bottom. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1517. Eddie Robinson. Gateway commemorative cover, bearing a color silk cachet honoring Robinson becoming the winningest coach in college football, signed on the front in black ink. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1518. Sugar Ray Robinson.

TLS signed “Sugar Ray,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 7, 1981.

Robinson informs a supporter of a dinner postponement.

In part, “Due to circumstances beyond our control, Sugar Ray’s Youth Foundation’s ‘Man of the Year’ Golden Glove Award Dinner honoring Joseph P. Hughes, has been postponed.”

Scattered light creasing and wrinkling, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1514. Cal Ripken, Jr. Two items: Color 5 x 7 photo of Ripken at home plate, signed in blue felt tip, and matted and framed with the same model batting glove manufactured by Franklin for Ripken to use on September 6, 1995, his 2131st consecutive game, to an overall size of 14.25 x 16; and an official Rawlings American League Cal Ripken commemorative baseball, signed on the sweet spot in ballpoint. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Score Board. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1519. Alex Rodriguez. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. Ball is housed in a PSA/DNA cube, with a grade of “Mint + 9.5, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA, grading the autograph a “10,” the ball a “9,” and the overall grade a “9.5.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1523. Pete Rose. Official limited edition Rawlings Big Stick baseball bat, #12/14, signed in silver ink on the barrel, “Pete Rose, Hit King, 1963 NL ROY.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100) 1524. Pete Rose. Glossy

1520. Scott Rolen.

20 x 16 photo of a young Rose sliding into home against Joe Torre and the Milwaukee Bra ves, signed in blue felt tip. In very f i n e co n d i tion. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Rolen taking a swing at the plate, signed in silver ink. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1521. Pete Rose. Color satin-finish 30 x 40 photo of Rose sliding hard into third base, signed in blue felt tip, “Pete Rose 4256.”

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Rolled and in fine condition, with a PSA/ DNA authentication label affixed to lower right, and a couple edge dings along top and bottom edge. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1525. Pete Rose. Official Majestic replica Cincinnati Reds baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back, “Pete Rose Hit King.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1526. Pete Rose. Color 8 x 10 photo of Rose acknowledging the crowd after bearing Ty Cobb’s hit record, signed in black felt tip; and an official Rawlings National League baseball, signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint. Both are incorporated into a wooden plaque display, to an overall size of 15 x 12. In fine condition, with some scattered toning and soiling to ball. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1522. Pete Rose. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Pete Rose 1973 MVP.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1527. Dan “Rudy” Ruettiger.

Fourteen identical color8 x 10 satin-finish photos of a movie poster for , each signed in black felt tip by Ruettiger. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1530. Bill Russell. Limited edition Gateway FDC

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with a color silk cachet honoring Russell’s career, signed on the front in blue ballpoint, “Bill Russell,” also adding “54/300.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

Ruettiger. Two satin-finish photos: 8 x 10 of Ruettiger standing in the runway of Notre Dame Stadium; and a color 14 x 11 photo of the “Play Like A Champion Today” sign, both signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1529. Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. Glossy 20 x 16 photo of Bill Russell passing around Chamberlain, signed in black felt tip by Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, and also signed in black felt tip by Tom Heinson. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 24 x 20. Accompanied by tickets from the 1996 New England Card Show where signatures were acquired, and a photo of Chamberlain taken at time of signing. In fine condition, with some mild contrast to portion of Russell’s signature, which is also a shade or two light, but completely legible. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1531. Bill Russell. Sports Illustrated magazine, dated April 25, 1969, showing Russell on the court in the Boston Garden, signed in blue felt tip, “Bill Russell #6.”

Double matted and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 16.5. Accompanied by a COA from Timeless Excellence, which is also signed by Bill Russell. In fine condition, with some ink marks along title banner. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1532. Mrs. Babe Ruth and Mrs. Lou Gehrig. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Babe Ruth hugging Lou Gehrig on Lou Gehrig Day signed in blue felt tip, “Mrs. Babe Ruth,” and “Mrs. Lou Gehrig.” Some scattered light creases and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1533. Babe Ruth. Personal check, 8 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Ruth, “G. H. Ruth,” payable to Cash for $255.00, January 15, 1941. Double matted and framed with a photo of Ruth hammering a homer, to an overall size of 15.5 x 21.5. In fine condition, with stamp and cancellation holes to body, and a small water spot to second initial. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA....(MB $500)

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1538. Gale Sayers. Official replica Darby Chicago Bears football jersey, with sewn on numbers and letters, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Gale Sayers, Kansas Comet.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Ryan and Brett posing together before their final game of their careers on October 3, 1993, signed in blue felt tip by both Nolan Ryan and George Brett.

In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&RCOA.…(MB $100)

1539. Gale Sayers. Official Reebok replica Chicago Bears football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back, “Gale Sayers HOF 77.”

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tristar. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1535. Nolan Ryan. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Nolan Ryan 5714 K’s.”

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1536. Nolan Ryan. Glossy 20 x 16 photo of Ryan on the mound as a member of the New York Mets, signed in blue felt tip.

In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and

1540. Curt Schilling. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner, as well as its original cloth bag. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1541. Seattle Pilots. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint 15 former members of the Seattle Pilots, including: Marty Pattin (SS), who add the inscription, “1st Pilot Win 4-18-69,” John Donaldson, Sandy Valdespino, Dooley Womack, Dick Simpson, Gary Bell, Rich Rollins, Jerry McNertney, Wayne Comer, Gus Gil, Mike Ferraro, John Morris, and Jim Bouton. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1542. Tom Seaver. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Tom Seaver, The Franchise.” In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to side panel. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1537. Nolan Ryan. Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Ryan denting Robin Ventura’s head with his fist, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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in-finish 20 x 16 photo of Seaver on the mound at Wrigley Field, signed in blue felt tip, “Tom Seaver ‘69 WS Champs.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

limited edition 17 x 21.5 lithograph, numbered #194/250, signed in black felt tip.

Also signed in felt tip by the artists, noted animators Charles and Tom McKimson. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 22 x 27. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

1544. Gary Sheffield. Official Rawlings Big Stick Gary Sheffield baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1548. O. J. Simpson. Custommade white and maroon USC football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to number. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1545. Bob Sheppard. Sheppard ha s been the public address announcer for the New York Yankees since 1951. Since joining the Yankees, he has announced over 4,500 Major League Baseball games, and has worked 22 World Series. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of the facade of Yankee Stadium, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1549. Ozzie Smith.

Baseball Hall of Famer. Color glossy 29 x 22 photo of Smith making a play in the World Series against the Brewers, signed in silver ink, “Ozzie Smith 13 GG.” Double matted and framed to an overall size of 37.5 x 30.5. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

1546. Don Shula and Bob Griese.

Official Riddell Miami Dolphins football minihelmet signed in black felt tip on the sides by both Don Shula and Bob Griese, both adding their Hall of Fame induction years. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1550. Duke Snider. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Duke Snider, ‘The Duke of Flatbush.’” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1551. Duke Snider.

Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Snider sitting in the stands of the L. A. Coliseum on opening day, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to lower corner. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1555. Roger Staubach. Replica Dallas Cowboys football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back, “Roger Staubach HOF 85.” In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNAandR&RCOA.…(MB$150)

1556. George Steinbrenner.

Two items: felt tip signature and inscription, “To Nathaniel from his Yankee pal, George Steinbrenner,” on an off-white 8 x 10 lined sheet; and a 2002 Gulfstream Park racing program, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint on the 12th race page. Moderate overall toning to signed sheet, and light handling wear to race form, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1552. Duke Snider. Glossy 20 x 16 photo of Snider celebrating the Dodgers World Series victory with Jackie Robinson, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to lower corner. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1553. Sammy Sosa. Official Rawlings Big Stick Sammy Sosa professional model baseball bat signed in silver ink on the barrel, “Sammy Sosa #21.” In very fine condition, with a Reggie Jackson authentication label affixed to barrel. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1554. Bart Starr. Replica Green Bay Packers football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Bart Starr MVP SB I, II.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tristar. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1557. Casey Stengel. Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Stengel as manager of the New York Mets posing with his wife before a game, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a crease to lower right corner. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1558. Darryl Strawberry. Limited edition official Majestic replica New York Yankees road baseball jersey, #35/39, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back, “Darryl Strawberry 3x W. S. Champs, 96, 98, 99.” In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1560. Super Bowl MVPs. Color 31 x 23 lithograph entitled “A Celebration of MVPs,” honoring 17 of the game’s Most Valuable Players, signed in blue or black felt tip by Joe Namath, Marcus Allen, John Riggins, Randy White, Jim Plunkett, Bart Starr, Roger Staubach, Len Dawson, Joe Montana, Jake Scott, Fred Bilitnikof, Harvey Martin, Franco Harris, Lynn Swann, Terry Bradshaw, Larry Csonka, and Chuck Howley. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 39 x 31.5. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200) 1561. Fran Tarkenton. Official Performance replica Minnesota Vikings football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to number. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1559. Super Bowl XIV. Three different Gateway commemorative covers, with color silk cachets honoring the Rams, Steelers and the game in Pasadena, signed on the front in ballpoint

by Vince Ferragamo, Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, and Jack Lambert who signs twice. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1562. Fran Tarkenton. Official Performance replica University of Georgia football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In very fine condition, with a PSA/ DNA authentication label affixed to number. Auction LOASteve Grad/PSA/DNAand R&RCOA.…(MB $150)

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1566. Y. A. Tittle. Official Players of the Century replica New York Giants football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Y. A. Tittle HOF ‘71.”

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence.

In very fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to number. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1567. Amani Toomer.

Color glossy 20 x 16 photo of Toomer celebrating a touchdown, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition, with a Steiner hologram affixed to bottom corner. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNAand R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1563. Tennis. Color 25.5 x 21 poster the 1998 Nuveen Masters tournament, signed in black felt tip by all four greats pictured: Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, and Johan Kriek. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 31 x 26. In fine condition. R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $200)

1564. Joe Theisman.

1568. Gene Tunney.

Official Adidas replica Washington Redskins football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Joe Theisman #7, SB XVII Champs.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 2 0 0 )

Hea vyweight boxing champion (1897–1978) from 1926 to 1928 who defeated Jack Dempsey in 1926 and 1927 and retired after winning against Tom Heeney in 1928.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Barnett Chaiken, With every good wish, Gene Tunney.” In fine condition, with several tack holes to borders, and a few trivial spots. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1565. Isiah Thomas. Replica Detroit Pistons basketball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back.

In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1569. Johnny Unitas and Football Greats. Two identical FDCs, with cachets honoring 100 years of intercollegiate football, each signed in ink and felt tip by ten former football greats. Signers are: Johnny Unitas, Bart Starr, Jack Tatum, Otto Graham, Boomer Esiason, Howard ‘Hopalong’ Cassidy, Archie Griffin, Joe Washington, Vic Janowicz, and Lou Groza. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1573. Hines Ward. Color 22.5 x 32.5 poster of Ward catching a pass, signed in gold ink, “Hines Ward 86, SB XL MVP.” Double matted and framed to an overall size of 27.25 x 38.5. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNAand R&R COA. Oversized.…

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1570. Johnny Unitas.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Unitas in his Colts uniform, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1571. Michael Vick. Official Reebok replica Atlanta Falcons football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Michael Vick ‘01.”

In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150)

1574. Washington Senators. Partial vintage Lucky Strike cigarette ma gazine advertisement, approximately 6 x 10, signed in fountain pen by 14 members of the 1924 World Series Champion Senators.

Signers are: Clark Griffith, ‘Goose’ Goslin, Sam Rice, Mule Shirley, Joe Martina, Chick Gagnon, Joe Judge, Byron Speece, Wid Matthews, Nick Altrock, Curly Ogden, ‘Muddy’ Ruel, Allen Russell, and Roger Peckinpaugh. Double matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. An even shade of overall toning, and a bit of scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1572. Jersey Joe Walcott. Three items: two different glossy 8 x 10 photos of Walcott in his prime, each signed in blue felt tip by Walcott, who also inscribes one photo; and a Waldorf Astoria menu, signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the back cover by Walcott, “Champ, Jersey Joe Walcott,” and also signed by his manager, and dated August 5, 1951. In fine condition, with a few bends and creases to photos, and some light toning and soiling to menu. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $150) Sports

1575. Bernie Williams. Official Rawlings Big Stick professional model baseball bat signed in silver ink on the barrel. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner. In very fine condition, with a Steiner hologram affixed to barrel. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1576. Ted Williams and Joe and Dom DiMaggio. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, and Dom DiMaggio posing together at batting practice before a game, signed in blue felt tip by Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio, and in black felt tip by Dominic DiMaggio. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 14.5. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1577. Ted Williams. Limited edition 1991 Upper Deck Baseball Heroes baseball card set, #325/406, each measuring 2.5 x 3.5, signed on the Heroes title card in blue felt tip by Williams.

All are double matted and framed with a gold Upper Deck presentation plaque (and glass on the reverse of the frame so that the backs of all cards can be viewed), to an overall size of 22 x 22. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $100)

1578. Ted Williams. Color limited edition 24 x 28 lithograph entitled The Splendid Splinter, numbered #240/1000, showing a beaming Williams waiting his turn at bat in the on-deck circle, signed in the lower border in pencil. Also signed in pencil by the artist, George Wright. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Ted Williams Family Enterprises, Ltd. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 26 x 32. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.…(MB $150)

1579. Ted Williams. Brass replica of William’s Hall of Fame card, 2.5 x 3.5, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1583. Ted Williams. Two items: paperback edition of Ted Williams: The Eter nal Kid, s i g n e d on the front cover in blue felt tip; and a Chevy Suburban baseball cap, signed on the underneath of the brim in black felt tip. In fine overall condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1580. Ted Williams.

Perez-Steele “Great Moments” card, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1584. Ted Williams. Very nice notarized career stat sheet, 8 x 10, detailing all of Williams’s stats and major achie vements, bearing a color photo of Williams affixed to the left side, signed in blue ink in a special signature area. Framed to an overall size of 9.25 x 11.25, with a copy of a photo of Williams taken at time of signing affixed to reverse. In ver y fine condition. Auction LOA Steve G r a d / P S A / D N A a n d R & R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

1585. Ted Williams. Baseball Scoops trading card, featuring a reproduction headline of the July 8, 1941, newspaper touting Williams as the All Star Game hero, signed along the bottom in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some mild contrast to end of last name of signature. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1581. Ted Williams. Program from An Evening with Ted Williams and Friends, held on November 10, 1988, at the Wang Center in Boston, 8 x 11, signed on the cover in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100) 1582. Ted Williams. Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R & R C OA . … ( M B $ 1 0 0 )

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1590. Kellen Winslow. Satin-finish 20 x 16 photo

1586. Ted Williams. Limited edition glossy 20 x 16 photo of Williams at bat

of Winslow reaching for the end zone against the Vikings, signed in blue felt tip, “Kellen Winslow, HOF 95.” In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

at Fenway Park, #752/775, commemorating his achievement at hitting .400, signed in blue felt tip. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Jack Lang, Executive Secretary of the Baseball Writer’s Association, with a photo of Williams taken at time of signing affixed to top left. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1591. Jason Witten. Color glossy 20 x 16 photo of Witten having his helmet ripped off by an Eagle’s defender, signed in blue felt tip.

In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1588. Ted Williams. Multi-colored replica tin advertising sign, 16 x 12.25, of Williams at Fenway Park with the Green Monster in the background, and “Ted Williams Says: Drink Moxie,” signed in black felt tip by Williams. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1592. John Wooden. Three different color 11 1589. Ted Williams. Desirable official Cooperstown Bat Co. Famous Player Series baseball bat, honoring Williams’s career achievements, signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. In very fine condition.

Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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x 8.5 cardstock photos of Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, each signed in blue or black felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1593. John Wooden. FDC with a cachet honoring basketball and James Naismith, signed and inscribed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Thank you, Terry Deinlein, for your interest. Best wishes always, John Wooden, Purdue & UCLA.” Scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1595. John Wooden. Three items: two different 8 x 10 photos, one of Wooden playing for Purdue, and one of Wooden coaching UCLA, and a color cardstock 11 x 8.5 Pyramid of Success, each signed in ink or felt tip by Wooden.

In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1596. Tiger Woods. Official ATT Phoenix

1594. John Wooden. Two signed photos: satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Wooden celebrating a national championship, signed in silver ink; and a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

Open baseball cap signed in black felt tip on the brim. Consignor indicates signature was acquired at the 1997 Phoenix Open, Tiger’s rookie year on the tour. It was at this event that Tiger hit a hole-in-one on the par 3 16th (Stadium hole) in front of 10,000 fans. In fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1597. Tiger Woods. Yellow Masters golf flag, 17.75 x 13, signed in black felt tip on the front.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck. In fine condition, with expected slight feathering to signature. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

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1598. Tiger Woods.

Limited edition Tiger Woods autographed trading card and rangedriven ball display. Trading card, #263/500, measures 8 x 3.5, and is signed in blue felt tip on a special area on the front of the card. Accompanied by a Nike 1 practice ball, range driven by Woods, and a Lucite display case. Reverse of card bears a statement of authenticity from Upper Deck. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $200)

1599. Charles Woodson. Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Woodson on the field as a Michigan Wolverine, signed in blue felt tip, “Charles Woodson #2, Heisman ‘97.”

In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1600. Wrestling: Christy Hemme.

Delicious color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the former wrestling diva turned model in an open denim jacket, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1601. Wrestling: Hogan and Piper. Two color satin-finish 16 x 20 photos: one of Muhammad Ali raising Hogan’s arm after his Wrestlemania I victory, signed in silver ink by Hogan; and one of Piper taunting a fallen Hogan in the ring, signed in silver ink by Piper. Accompanied by photos taken at time of private signing. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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1602. Wrestling: Stacy Keibler.

Yummy color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Keibler on a wrought-iron bed, signed in silver ink, first name only. In very fine condition.

R&R COA.…

(MB $100)

1605. Robin Yount. Two different issues of Beckett’s Baseball Card Monthly featuring Yount on the cover, dated 1990 and 1992, each signed on the cover in blue felt tip by Yount. Accompanied by a certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In fine condition. R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1603. David Wright. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1606. Robert C. Zuppke. Head football coach (1879-1957) at the University of Illinois from 1913 until 1941. Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951, Zuppke coached his teams to national titles in 1914, 1919, 1923, and 1927 Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Mrs. Hunter Walter and Harold, Robert C. Zuppke.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases and surface marks. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

1604. Steve Young and Troy Aikman. Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of the January 16, 1995, cover of Sports Illustrated touting the NFC Title Game as the ‘real’ Super Bowl, signed in blue felt tip by Young and Aikman. In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to bottom. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.…(MB $100)

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documenting Elvis Presley’s very personal “G.I. Blues” headlined R&R’s August auction, which concluded on August 13.

In the letter, written from Germany after “The King” ’s induction into the army in 1958, Presley notes that he is homesick and that “I miss mother [who had died a few months earlier] more over here than anything because I am just now realizing that she won’t ever be here anymore.”

Though all material signed by Elvis enjoys steady and healthy interest among collectors, letters in his hand are of the greatest scarcity, with only a handful of examples known to exist.

This rarity, coupled with the extraordinary content, propelled the letter to $30,186, the auction’s top result.

An original football-themed Sunday Peanuts strip by Charles Schulz, depicting Peppermint Patty and Marcy, with a “hair raising” cameo by Linus, sold for $25,829, leading the arts and literature categories. An 1804 order signed by Horatio Nelson aboard his legendary vessel H.M.S. Victory sold for $10,152, topping the results for military and historical figures.

Top sellers in the presidential category included a signed ticket to JFK’s

$10,152 $10 152 infamous 1962 birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden, $6,302; a George Washingon franking signature, $5,898; a Lincoln endorsement on a recommendation for the brother and son of veterans who died in service, $5,305; and an excellent Theodore Roosevelt photo inscribed to the man who formally nominated him as the Progressive presidential candidate in 1912, $3,451.

Other historical items of note included a 1776 military appointment signed

by John Hancock, $9,718; an oversized photo signed by the Mercury Seven, $7,213; a limited-edition book signed by Albert Einstein, $5,207; a NASA photo signed by Neil Armstrong, $3,449; and an original flown page from the Apollo 11 flight plan, authenticated and signed

by Buzz Aldrin, $3,368.

Art and literature highlights included a fascinating 1954 letter from Ernest Hemingway offering advice to an aspiring writer and describing his own depression, $6,302; a color image from Bambi signed by Walt Disney, $6,302; a scarce letter from J. D. Salinger on his loathing of summer, his taste in movies, and the “cruelly unmagical” 1940s, $5,729; a copy of The Art of Walt Disney inscribed for a friend in the RAAF, $3,375; and a print signed by Picasso, $3,232.

Standouts in music included a poignant letter from Billie Holiday, $5,367; an early set of Beatles signatures, $4,431; a vintage publicity photo signed by Elvis, $3,556; a program page signed by the Rolling Stones’ original lineup, including Brian Jones, $3,327; and a page from the original orchestral score to Lawrence of Arabia signed by composer Maurice Jarre, $2,893.

Outstanding items in entertainment included a pristine Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute membership card signed by Bruce Lee, $4,303; a signed photo of Steve McQueen as he appeared in The Thomas Crown Affair, $2,887; and a card signed by Houdini with his famous motto, “Love laughs at locksmiths, so does Harry Handcuff Houdini,” $2,167.

Top sports results included a 1939 New York World’s Fair employee ID card signed by Babe Ruth, $2,876; and a photo signed by Joe Louis and Sonny Liston, $1,344.

All prices above include the buyer’s premium. R&R Enterprises’ next auction begins on September 1 and ends on September 17. Bids are accepted online or via telephone, fax, or e-mail. For information or to consign to future auctions, visit the R&R web site at www. rrauction.com or contact Elizebeth Otto at elizebeth@rrauction.com.

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