February 26 Auction Catalog

AUCTION FEBRUARY. 2015ENDS FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015

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COLLECTIBLES.LLC Rare Autograph, Documents, Art and Sports Auction

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AUCTION ENDS FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015 WELCOME! One Of A Kind Collectibles invites you to participate in our February 26th auction. We are proud to offer an exciting selection of Autographs, Documents, and Art. This auction will include, Presidents featuring Lincoln, Harrison, Kennedy, Taylor, Grant, Franklin & Theodore Roosevelt. Historical Letters and Documents by, John Jay, Lafayette, Charles Lee, Napoleon, Brigham Young, Robert E. Lee and an Extremely Rare Love letter by Johns Hopkins. Representatives in Literature & Science: Charlotte Bronte, Steinbeck, Hemingway, Albert Einstein, Rare!Henry Deringer, Edison, and Ford, to name a few . Entertainment & Art autographs from Garbo, Flynn, Hepburn, Picasso, Peter Max. Warhol. Music: The Beatles, Hendrix, Presley. Baseball & Boxing, Rare 1974 Muhammad Ali’s signed Boxing Gloves, Mantle, Walter Johnson, DiMaggio, Bobby Jones. Aviation/Space autographs including Lindbergh, Armstrong, Apollo 11, and much more!

Good Luck and Enjoy!

David Gindy, Founder

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Presidents

LOTS 1- 44

Supreme Court

LOTS 45-48

American Revolution

LOTS 49-60

Heads of State/ Royalty

LOTS 61-74

Historical

LOTS 75-88

Civil War

LOTS 89 -100

Military

LOTS 101-108

Literature

LOTS 109-134

Business

LOTS 135 -142

Science /Inventors

LOTS 143 -150

Explores

LOTS 151-152

Aviation

LOT 153

Space

LOTS 154-166

Art

LOTS 167-182

Music

LOTS 183-201

Entertainment

LOTS 202-229

Sports

LOTS 230-264

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AUCTION INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION

AUCTION ENDS FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015 30 MINUTE RULE BEGINS AT 8:00PM EST (5PST) COMPANY INFORMATION

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BIDDING This is an internet, mail, fax and phone auction. The final day of bidding for all lots is Thursday, February 26th, 2015. In order to be eligible to bid on a lot during the Extended Bidding Period that begins at 8:00PM EST on,(the final day), you must have placed a bid on that lot before 8:00PM EST (5:00PST), If only one bid at or above the Minimum Bid has been made on a lot when the Initial Bidding Period ends, that bidder will be declared the winner of the lot at the end of the auction. For any lot that has two or more bidders, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on that INDIVIDUAL LOT. Lots will end at different times depending upon bid activity. PLEASE NOTE: If web server problem, One Of A Kind Collectibles Auctions, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to extend the bidding, or reset the 30 minute timer, on any item at any time.

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Late payments have a 2.5% fee per month added to them.

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CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR AUCTION The following constitutes the entire terms and conditions on which property listed in the catalogue shall be offered for sale or sold by One Of A Kind Collectibles LLC. and any consignor of such property for whom we act as agent.

As used herein the term “bid price” means the price at which a lot is knocked down to the purchaser and the term “purchase price” means the aggregate of (a) the bid price, (b) A PREMIUM PAYABLE BY THE PURCHASER OF 18% OF THE BID PRICE and (c) Florida state or local sales tax if applicable.

1. This is an Online, Mail, Phone, Email and Fax Bid Auction. As of closing time printed below, the highest bidder shall be deemed to have purchased the offered lot in accordance with all of the conditions set forth herein and thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility therefore (b) if requested will sign a confi rmation of purchase, and (c) will pay the purchase price in full or such part as we may require for all lots purchased. No lot may be transferred. All property shall be shipped at the purchaser’s expense. Each sale made pursuant to these Conditions of Sale will be deemed to constitute a grant of a security interest by the purchaser to us in, and we may retain as collateral security for the purchaser’s obligations to us, any of the purchaser’s property in our possession, and we may apply against such obligations all monies held or received by us for the account of, or owing to, the purchaser.

Whenever the purchaser pays only a part of the total purchase price for one or more lots purchased, we may apply such payments, in our sole discretion, to the lots we chose. Payment will not be deemed made in full until we have collected all amounts due in cash or good funds represented by cleared checks or cashier checks. If the foregoing conditions or any other applicable conditions herein are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to us and the consignor by law, including but without limitations, the right to hold the purchaser liable for the purchase price, we at our option may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by purchaser or (b) resell the property, either publicly or privately, and in such event the purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any defi ciency plus all costs and expenses of both sales, our commission at our standard rates, all other charges due hereunder, attorney’s feel and incidental damages.

2. All autograph material in this sale is guaranteed genuine for the life of the original purchaser (unless otherwise stated or if contrary to other provisions of these terms). Any autograph item sold which is determined to be not authentic by two independent dealers or authenticators acceptable to both parties to the sale may be returned by the original buyer at any time for an immediate refund of the purchase price (only). Non-autograph items are guaranteed genuine for a period of twentyone (21) days of receipt. Any declarations of lack of authenticity by any party must be made in writing Items may also be returned if the catalog description differs signifi cantly from the item’s actual state; such returns must be made within three (3) days of purchaser’s receipt of the lot(s). All returned lots must be in the same condition as shipped. All items are in very good condition unless stated otherwise.

3. All Lots sold by One Of A Kind Collectibles are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. On any lot presented with a Certificate of Authenticity (“COA”) issued

by One Of A Kind Collectibles, that warranty insures only to the original Bidder (as shown in Auctioneer’s records) “Bidder”. Bidder may not transfer the rights afforded under the COA and it is null and void when Bidder transfers or attempts to transfer the lot. The COA warranty is valid from date of the auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot to five (5) years after its purchase. The COA warranty is valid as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage. The Bidder as well as their heirs, successors and assigns is also given an unconditional lifetime guaranteed that allows the present owner of any lot purchased through One Of A Kind Collectibles the right to consign with One Of A Kind Collectibles. When the lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (or its equivalent) from a third-party authentication provider, buyer has no right of return. On lots not accompanied by third-party authentication or under extremely limited circumstances not including authenticity (e.g. gross cataloging error), a Bidder who did not bid from the floor may request Auctioneer to evaluate voiding a sale; such request must be made in writing detailing the alleged gross error, and submission of the lot to Auctioneer must be pre-approved by Auctioneer. A Bidder must notify the appropriate department head in writing of the Bidder’s request within three (3) days of the bidder’s receipt of the lot. Any lot that is to be evaluated for return must be received at the office of One Of A Kind Collectibles within 35 days after Auction. AFTER THAT 35 DAY PERIOD, NO LOT MAY BE RETURNED FOR ANY REASONS. Lots returned must be in the same condition as when sold and must include any Certificate of Authenticity. If a bidder wishes to challenge the Letter of Authenticity within the five (5) year warranty period, Bidder must present with the claim, authoritative written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If Auctioneer concurs that the lot is not as represented, Bidder shall be refunded their purchase price. If the Auctioneer denies the claim, the Bidder may file the dispute with the American Arbitration Association with locale in Miami

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4. We have tried to accurately describe every item in this catalog. Condition description ranges are: fair, good, very good and fi ne. Fair being the lowest level and fi ne being the best condition. Substantial defects are noted; minor defects may not be mentioned. If any substantial defect not described in the catalog is discovered by the purchaser, the lot must be returned within two days. This is not an approval sale. Any return for any reason other than authenticity issues will not be accepted.

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6. Full payment is due within 14 days of the ending auction date unless an exception is made in writing. Late payments have a 2.5% fee per month added to them.

7. These Conditions of Sale and the purchaser’s and our respective rights and obligations hereunder are governed by Florida law. By bidding at an auction, whether

by Web, Fax, Mail, Telephone or other means, the buyer or bidder agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Agreement or the breach, termination or validity thereof, brought by or against One Of A Kind Collectibles LLC. (but not including claims brought against the consignor by the purchaser of lots consigned hereunder) shall be resolved

by Arbitrator.

8. The Arbitrator shall be empowered to order specifi c performance and to award consequential damages and pre-award interest, but shall not be empowered to award punitive damages. The arbitration shall be governed by the U.S. Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. 1-16, and judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof. Each party shall bear its own attorney’s fees and expenses in connection with such proceedings and shall bear one-half of the Arbitrator’s fees and expenses.

9. These Conditions of Sale shall bind the successor and assigns of all bidders and purchasers and insure to the benefi t of our successors and assigns. No waiver, amendment or modifi cation of the terms hereof shall bind us unless specifi cally stated in a writing signed by us. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is for any reason invalid or unenforceable, the rest shall remain valid and enforceable.

10. We accept bids in advance of sale by Web, Telephone, Email, Fax or Mail. “Buy” bids will not be accepted; all bids must state the highest bid price the bidder is willing to pay. As noted above, a premium payable by the purchaser will be added to the bid price. In the event identical bids are submitted, the earliest will take precedence. We assume no responsibility for failure to execute these bids for any reason whatsoever.

11. Estimated Prices. As a convenience to our clients, we furnish pre-sale estimates for all lots included in the catalogue. These are intended as an approximate guide to our opinion of current market value, and should not be interpreted as a price. The fi nal bid price may well be less than or more than any estimate printed.

12. The purchase of any letter or document does not give the buyer any copyright ownership.

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1. JAMES MONROE (1758-1831). 5th President of the United States. During the War of 1812, Monroe held the critical roles of both Secretary of State and the Secretary of War under President James Madison. July 29, 1800-Dated Federal Period, original Partly-Printed Document Signed, “Jas Monroe” as Governor of Virginia, at Richmond (VA.), 1 page, measuring 13.25” x 8”, Very Fine. This being a very rare type Official Form, a Commission, Appointing William Ivers a “Captain of a company of Light Infantry to the--the Battalion of the Forth Regiment, in the Tenth Brigade, and Third Division” of the Virginia Militia. Original laid period which has been folded for storage, its full official Paper and Wax Seal at lower left is fully intact.

It is very well printed in black and remains clean overall with a very bold deep brown signature of James Monroe. Some original press text embossing remains within the paper. This is the very first of this historic Virginia Military form we have offered and looks quite impressive for display, dated July, 8, 1800.

Min Bid $200, EST: $800 and up 2. James Monroe. James Monroe Land Grant signed by President Monroe for James Craig Captain for these years.... this is ‘An act of congress a grant for Officers & soldiers of the Virginia line on Continental Establishment” lands lying northwest of the river Ohio, between the little Miami and Sciota:”. The land grant on parchment is 12”x14 and in good condition. The signature and some of the writing has faded slightly but clearly visible.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up

4. Abraham Lincoln.

3. Zachary Taylor. Partly-printed DS, signed “Z. Taylor, Col. Comdr,” one page, 8 x 10, March 31, 1836. Document concerning the accounting of $17.13 which is “postage on public letters & documents to Col. Z. Taylor 1st Inf.,” with Taylor attesting “I certify that the above account is correct and just, and that the postage accrued on letters on public service and that I actually paid the sum above charges,” signed at the conclusion of the statement by Taylor. Also signed at the bottom of the page by the Quartermaster who received the funds. In fine condition, with even overall toning, and light spotting to one horizontal fold.

Min Bid $200, EST: $1200 and up

Partially engraved military appointment on vellum with portions accomplished in manuscript, appointing Butler Fitch as an Assistant Paymaster, effective from December 12, 1864. Signed in full by the President “Abraham Lincoln” and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, dated February 22, 1865. 19 x 15 1/4 inches (48 x 38 cm); blue wafer seal of the War Office at left (with one small chip), and War Department docketing notations at upper left. Originally folded in sixths leaving light creases (as usual), some rubbing to the document Stanton’s signature faded to brown, Lincoln’s still quite strong, matted and framed.

Min Bid $1000, EST: $4000 and up

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5. Rare! Lincolns Last Photograph. [LINCOLN, Abraham]. WARREN, Henry F., photographer.

Portrait photograph of Lincoln, taken on the south balcony of the White House, Washington, D.C., late afternoon, 6 March 1865. this is the large format: 6 x 8” on a 10 x 13 vignetted albumen photograph, on original card mount,imprint of “H.F. Warren Waltham Mass.,” with caption: “The Latest Photograph of President Lincoln. Taken on the Balcony of the White House, March 6, 1865.”

“THE LATEST PHOTOGRAPH OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN”: TAKEN TWO DAYS AFTER THE SECOND INAUGURAL The is a rare photograph, of an important photographic portrait of the 16th President, an image that owes its existence to an unscrupulous strategem employed by the photographer. Warren, a Massachusetts photographer in Washington for the inauguration, very much hoped to get the opportunity to photograph the President. “He was not acquainted with the President and had

no connections in Washington. But he had a plan. Warren found out that Tad [the Lincolns’ young son] went riding on his pony every afternoon...He ambushed and ‘shot’ young Lincoln astride his pony and on the following afternoon delivered the prints to Tad. The boy was delighted by them. ‘Now,’ said Warren, ‘bring out your father and I will make a picture of him for you.’

Tad dashed off, and in a few minutes appeared on the south balcony of the White House with the President.” Lincoln, “posing just to please his son... appears preoccupied...” (Hamilton & Ostendorf, Lincoln in Photographs, pp.213-214). Indeed, in the wake of the inaugural ceremony, the inaugural ball (where he shook the hand of some 6,000 wellwishers) and other events, Lincoln might simply have been dead tired. The strong March wind on the balcony has noticeably ruffled Lincoln’s thick shock of hair. Although the photograph does have a water stain, it still is a rare photograph which displays well considering.

Min Bid $300, EST: $1000 and up

7. David Rice Atchison(President for a day). American politician (1807– 1886) best remembered as the subject of a controversy over whether, as president pro tempore of the Senate, he technically served one day as US president in 1849 when Zachary Taylor declined to be inaugurated on the Sabbath. Though the unusual circumstances have since been widely analyzed and the notion of Atchison’s presidency discounted, the legend of his ‘tenure’ has become an enduring fixture of American political folklore. Ink signature, “David R. Atchison,” In fine condition.

6. Ulysses S. Grant. 18th president of the U.S. A book from his library “Life and times of John Milton” By W. Carlos Martyn, esq. New York, American Tract Society, c 1866 signed in pencil by Grant on the title page. Cover is worn, but book is generally sound. Grant signed books are quite scarce.

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8. Sam Houston & Andrew Johnson.

This collection from the 35th Congress of the United States of 14 autographs is quite unusual. On one 7.75”x 10” page it is quite rare to find Sam, Houston,President Andrew Johnson, Robert Tooms ( First Secretary of State to the Confederacy) and J. M. Mason ( Confederate Envoy)and etc.

JOHNSON, Andrew, Senator from Tennessee and a Vice President and 17th President of the United States; ; HOUSTON, Samuel, Representative from Tennessee and a Senator from Texas; first President of the Republic of Texas 1836-1838; Governor of Texas 1859-1861; TOOMBS, Robert Augustus. a Representative and a Senator from Georgia; born in Wilkes County, Ga., July 2, 1810; Secretary of State of the Confederate States; brigadier general in the Confederate Army; POLK, Trusten, a Senator from Missouri served as colonel in the Confederate Army; judge in the military courts of HAMMOND. James Henry, a Senator from South Carolina, Governor of South Carolina 1842-1844; GREEN . James Stephen, a Representative and a Senator from Missouri YULEE. David Levy, a Delegate and a Senator from Florida; BAYARD, James Asheton. Jr., a Senator from Delaware; born in Wilmington; GWIN. William McKendree, a Representative from Mississippi and a Senator from California; MASON, James Murray. a Representative and a Senator from Virginia; PUGH, George Ellis, a Senator from Ohio; born in Cincinnati; IVERSON. Alfred. Sr., a Representative and a Senator from Georgia; CHESNUT, James, Jr., a Senator from South Carolina; JONES, George Wallace, (brother-in-law of John Scott of Missouri), a Delegate from the Territory of Michigan and Territory of Wisconsin and a Senator from Iowa.

Min Bid $200, EST: $2000 and up 9. Admiral Henry Lyons Presidential Appointments.

Henry W. Lyons collection consist of (3) Presidential Appointments; for the future admiral and numerous commendation letters and communications that Lyon’s received over his career, more than 25 pieces in total. The Presidential Appointments Commission to Rank of Ensign, March 1868, Signed by Gideon Welles, Sec. Navy and tamped signature of Andrew Johnson; Appointment to Rank of Master, March 1869, signed by Ulysses S. Grant; Commission to Rank of Captain, April 1900, Signed by Mckinley: (16) US Naval Orders ranging from May 1895 to Sept 1907: US Naval Court Martial Papers regarding the 1867 loss of the USS ‘Sacramento’ in China and the 1891 grounding of the tug ‘Triana’ Rear Admiral Lyon Commendation Letters, inc. 1st class Order of St. Olaf, French Legion of Honor, etc. Rear-Admiral Henry Ware Lyon retired in 1907. Some have been folded, brittle, some edge rippling, most in fine condition

10. William McKinley. LS signed “W. McKinley, Jr.,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7, Committee of Ways and Means letterhead, May 23, 1888. Brief letter to a collector. In full: “I take pleasure in send [sic] my autograph as requested in your favor of May 21st.” In very good condition, with toning to upper and lower portions of page from previous display, a bit of light spreading to portion of signature.

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11. Tennyson Birthday Book Signed by Four Presidents and Many Other Notables. This delightful little book (5 x 3 1/2”) was published in London in 1883. Its name comes from the fact that it provides a calendar on which to record -birthdays and that on each page there are quotes from Tennyson’s poems. It,belonged to Antoinette Greely, who was the daughter of General Adolphus Washington Greely, the noted explorer and scientist. For at least 40 years, Antoinette collected the signatures of visitors to their home in the spaces provided for their birthdays. It read like a Who’s Who. Signers include four presidents (Cleveland, McKinley, T. Roosevelt, Wilson), 2 vice-presidents, a first lady, a president’s daughter, a cabinet officer, a Supreme Court Chief Justice, a Speaker of the House, at least 8 generals and an admiral, a prominent Shakespearean actress, the very famous Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, and a large number of diplomats, Senators, Congressmen, governors, college presidents, scientists, noted.clergymen, authors, et al. Most of those who signed have been identified.

Antoinette’s hobby gives us considerable insight into what kind of a home the Greelys had. Her work now represents an interesting contribution to history. This is truly a unique item that is by itself a fine autograph collection.

Min Bid $400, EST: $1000 and up 13. Theodore Roosevelt 1883 letter Running for Assemblymen Speakership.

12. Theodore Roosevelt Inscribed Autobiography. Roosevelt, 26th president of the U.S. His book “Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography” inscribed and signed on the front free endpaper “To James W. Barrett in memory of the suit! From Theodore Roosevelt May 3 1915.”

He first wrote “April”, and then crossed that out and wrote “May.”.Uncommon book signed by Roosevelt. The inset of TR in profile, at center of the board; Frontispiece portrait shows wear on image but the book is otherwise in good condition.

New York: Macmillan Company, 1914. Second Edition.

Hardcover. Octavo; pp; 615, (i), (viii), appendix, index, ads; blue cloth.

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Fantastic ALS from Roosevelt to a Senator dated Nov. 10,1883.

Good condition and dark writing, does have a stain in the shape of a line on the second page otherwise fine condition.

Roosevelt letters form this early are quite scarce. Letter in full: “My Dear Senator, I am very glad that you are to be again in Albany, this time in a higher position, as our relations have always been friendly. I take the liberty of writing you in a personal matter. I am a candidate for the speakership, if you care to support me I should be greatly obliged if you would mention my name to the assembly man form your district and certainly would not forget the favor. In any rate I hope to have the pleasure of renewing our acquaintance, with much respect I am very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt”

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14. Cleveland and B. Harrison and wife Caroline. The most remarkable combination of autographs we have ever encountered. Signatures, with dates in their hands, of two President DURING THEIR INCUMBENCY (Cleveland and B. Harrison) and a rare FULL signature of Caroline Scott Harrison as :first lady.

Sanders lists an ALS of Caroline at $2000. Cleveland signed this before the 1888 election (as Pres.) and the Harrison’s after the 1888 election (as Pres. and first lady) in which Cleveland received a greater popular vote than Harrison but Harrison won in the Electoral College. On verso are signatures of W1l1iiam Jennings Bryan, James G. Blaine as Secretary of State and “Champ” Clark.

15. Grover Cleveland/ James Blaine.

Interesting items modestly framed. In 18884 Cleveland defeated Blaine. Framed together are : White House cards signed by Cleveland. Faded signature of Blaine, photographs of both and an interesting political tie pin of Cleveland and another metal pin with Blaine’s name emblazoned over plumes(He was Known as “The Plumed Knight”)

Min Bid $200, EST: $600 and up

16. Grover Cleveland. Executive Mansion card, 4.5 x 2.25, signed in bold black ink, “Grover Cleveland”.

Very Fine Condition. In small frame with original Goodspeed’s Book Shop Inc. label on back.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up

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17. Warren G. Harding Signed Second Annual Message to Congress 12/8/1922. This is a interesting signed booklet titled “A Message from the President”. The inside title page says the Best New Year Greeting We Could Think of is The Presidents Message to Congress,This 10pg booklet printed and published by Newcomer & Company Inc in New York is in pristine condition.

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28th president of the U.S ALS from Princeton, New Jersey dated 23 October 1898 to Mr. A. S. Clark. Full page 8 x 5 discussing the recent publication of an index to Meade’s Old Churches. This is obviously something in which Wilson was quite interested. The handwriting is bold and attractive.

Dr. Wilson was then teaching at Princeton University, where he would later become university president. Also included is a ticket to the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore June 25, 1912 where Wilson was nominated as presidential candidate.

18. Warren G. Harding. Harding Publishing (OH) 1909. Marion. #12. 15 shs. Orange.

Winged woman holds electric torch. Signed by W. G. Harding , who would become the 28th President of the United States. He signs on the face as president of the corporation. The signature is lightly crayon cancelled.VF+. Presidents of the United States are rarely found as signers of stocks or bonds. Harding Publishing is the only known instance of a future President of the United States signing as president of his own corporation. The Harding Publishing Company owned The Marion Star, the newspaper that Harding edited. It helped Harding dominate local affairs, and served as a springboard for Harding’s political career. He retained ownership through his Presidential term and until his death in 1923.Quite Scarce.

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20. Herbert Hoover WHC. Hoover 31st President of the United States.Nice signed White House card framed With steel- engraved portrait of Hoover.

21. Calvin Coolidge White House Card. 30th president of the U.S. A nice clean signed White House Card.

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22. The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge Signed Limited Edition. Signed book: The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge. Limited edition of 1000 copies (this being No. 399). NY: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1929.

Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.5, 247 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ink. In very fine condition Navy cloth-covered spine and grey paper-covered boards.

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23. Calvin Coolidge.

Appointment dated June 8, 1926 for William R Green Jr. of Iowa to be a member of the board of tax appeals signed by Calvin Coolidge. good condition, trimmed.

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24. Franklin D. Roosevelt. 32nd president of the U.S. White House card boldly signed. Dark signature, pristine condition.

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25. Franklin Roosevelt. Five months after Pearl Harbor, FDR responds to an article criticizing his war objectives, telling a U.S. Senator that the writer “is either deliberately writing stuff which rejoices the heart of Hitler or he is a theoretical dreamer who ought not to write at all…” Typed letter signed (“F.D.R.” as President, one page, 7 x 9 inches, on “The White House Washington” letterhead stationery, 6 May 1942 to “The Honorable Lister Hill, United States Senate, Washington, D.C.” Typed “Personal” above the greeting. With original transmittal envelope with attached “U.S. Official Mail and Messenger Service” snipe. F.D.R. dismisses and opinion piece in the “Saturday Evening Post” defending the actions of Hitler and the Axis Powers. Joseph Lister Hill (December 29, 1894 - December 21, 1984) was a Democratic United States Senator from Alabama. A political moderate, Senator Hill was a Roosevelt supporter and, in fact, nominated FDR as the Democratic presidential candidate for 1940.

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26. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Rare autograph message all in FDR’s hand in pencil and marked by him as “Restricted” at top.

Message to be radioed to Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morganthau while FDR was aboard the famous cruiser USS Houston. FDR says, “ ... cannot possibly go until my return please hold everything.” Signed “Roosevelt. “

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WWW.OAKAUCTIONS.COM 27. Harry Truman (Certificate of Merit). DS as president, one page, 11 x 10.25, March 1, 1948. Certificate of Merit presented to Henri Gaston Busignes “for outstanding fidelity and meritorious conduct in aid of the war effort against the common enemies of the United States and its allies in World War 11.” Accompanied by a photocopied letter sent to Truman in 1948, listing Busignes as one of 130 certificate of merit recipients from the Office of Scientific Research and Development. Affixed to an identical size board and in fine condition, with a uniform block of overall toning from previous display. Busignes was a Frenchborn American electronics engineer who, during World War II, helped develop a system that allowed the US Navy to detect enemy transmissions, such as those from German U-boats, that otherwise were out of range to existing radar.

During WWII, U-boats wreaked havoc against military and merchant vessels, primarily in the Atlantic Ocean. The advancement aided in the Allied war effort at sea.

After the conflict, he refined radar technology to allow the system to separate a moving object from “clutter” on the screen. A desirable document, presented to a man whose efforts unquestionably helped shorten the war.

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28. A New Era in World Affairs, Selected Speeches and Statements of Harry S. Truman, Signed TRUMAN, Harry S. A New Era in World Affairs, Selected Speeches and Statements of Harry S. Truman, January 20 to August 29, 1949. The White House, Washington, Christmas 1949. 4o, brown morocco, Great Seal of the United States stamped in gilt on front cover, spine gilt. there are some small condition issues missing a small part of the lower spine also some slight damage in the to corner portion of the cover as well as some slight edge browning to the pages, otherwise in fine condition. LIMITED EDITION, an unspecified number of copies.

This copy no. 9, INSCRIBED AND SIGNED on the front free endpaper,to Truman’s Secretary of the Interior “To Hon. Julias A. Krug with the best wishes for a Merry Christmas. Harry S. Truman.” A fine copy of Truman’s 1949 Christmas book, printing his 1949 Inaugural Address and five other important speeches on foreign policy. Topics include the NATO Treaty, the Marshall Plan, and German reunification. “In years to come,” Truman said of the Marshall Plan, “we shall look back upon this undertaking as the dividing line between the old era of world affairs and the new-the dividing line between the old era of national suspicion, economic hostility and isolationism, and the new era of mutual cooperation...”

A RARE TRUMAN CHRISTMAS BOOK, only two other examples of this title has appeared at auction since 1975.

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29. Important Original Truman Portrait, Obama Selected.

This incredible Truman Portrait is an original Charcoal study that Frank O. Salisbury did of President Truman in 1946. This is the original study used by Salisbury to create an Oil Painting of Truman the same year with identical pose. In the top left of the portrait Salisbury wrote “Study for Portrait of President Truman Washington 1946”. The finished oil painting resided in the Truman museum in Indiana until 2009 when President Obama selected it and took on loan to hang in the White House Cabinet room.

Presidents may select portraits of individuals that reflect their inspiration and governing style to hang in the Cabinet Room. In May 2009, President Barack Obama added a portrait of President Harry S. Truman by Frank O. Salisbury, lent by the Truman Library, to join existing portraits of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt. Size is 26” x 31” Great condition. Salisbury also did a portrait of Franklin Roosevelt which is the official White House Portrait of Roosevelt to this day. Francis (“Frank”) Owen Salisbury born in Hertfordshire, 18 December 1874 died Hampstead, London, 31 August 1962 was an English Methodist artist who specialized in portraits, large canvases of historical and ceremonial events, stained glass and book illustration. In his heyday he made a fortune on both sides of the Atlantic and was known as “Britain’s Painter Laureate”. Frank became one of the greatest society artists of his generation and was considered a master of portraitures.

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30. Harry S. Truman. 33RD president of the U.S. LS dated march 16,1956 on his personal letterhead to Mrs. Sittler. “Mrs. Truman and I appreciate most highly your good letter of March 13th. It was thoughtful ofyou’,t congratulate us on Margaret’s engagement.”

31. Harry S. Truman. DS Sept. 27, 1946, 23 x 19”, appointing Maria Angelica Carbo de Jones Honorary Consul of Ecuador at Baltimore, Md. Also signed by Acting Sec. of State Clayton.

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32. Dwight Eisenhower. April 28, 1953, 23 X 19, appointing Mrs. Maria Angelica Carbo de Jones Honorary Consul of Ecuador at Baltimore, Md. Also signed by Sec. of State John Foster Dulles.

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WWW.OAKAUCTIONS.COM 33. John F. Kennedy Halsman SP. Exquisite, crystal-clear vintage glossy 8.5 x 11 portrait of Kennedy as a Massachusetts senator, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To David Ireland 111, with best wishes, John Kennedy.”

Originally taken by renowned photographer Philippe Halsman in 1952. Bottom border trimmed and some very small emulsion losses not affecting any of the writing, otherwise fine condition. Halsman’s photographs are highly collectible even unsigned, and exceptionally desirable portrait.

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34. Dwight Eisenhower. TLS On White House stationery, January 20, 1958, Directive for the International Cooperation Administration regarding the Mutual Assistance Control Act, authorizing its transmission to the chairmen of the six Congressional Committees specified. Pristine.

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35. John F. Kennedy. Autograph manuscript unsigned with numerous corrections to his own notes, on Harvard University, 4 pages, âBirmingham, Alabama,â penned on the verso of 4 pages of a 10 page speech (entire speech included) delivered and written by Kennedy as a Massachusetts senator in Birmingham, Alabama on March 21, 1957 (8 x 10 1/2) in blue ink Kennedy pens over 400 words which to be incorporated in ‘College Yard: Minutes by Thirty-Nine Harvard Men’’ published in October of 1957 and edited by Brooks Atkinson, who asked Kennedy to write the piece Autograph manuscript reads in part: ‘’Let us praise great men - Professor Kittredge is supposed to have stopped one day, pointed to the Harvard Library, and stated that the entire college could burn down and if that Library continued to stand, the essence of Harvard would endure..... for the essence of Harvard is not the buildings - the Library, however important their supporting functions may be. It is the teachers and the students and the interrelationships between them. It is the teachers not the Library who are the organ of memory, distilling the knowledge of the past, and I knew many great teachers at Harvard who have patiently attempted to show their the enchantment of thought to young men ... as I studied for one term the eventual political extinguishment of an obscure junior Republican Congressman from upstate New York. But Prof. Holcombe’s greatest impact was not his vast erudition, but in personality and character. Dispassionate, reserved, self-restrained, without illusions but idealistic, .... He taught my father, and forty years later my younger brother, and to them, and to all, he set a standard to which in later life, they all could repair. ...One day he said to me after the 1946 election he said to me with cheerful pride, ‘I had the pleasure yesterday of voting for three of my former students, one for Senator, one for Governor & one for Congressman, and they were all elected.” Pages measures 8’’ x 10.5’’. Handwritten portion runs four pages; speech is ten pages. Toning and staple holes, otherwise near fine condition.

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36. John Kennedy. John F. Kennedy signed photo's are few an far between in the hobby in any condition or size 11 in. x 13 ½ in. a black & white image of Kennedy shaking hands with Joseph Venneri at an event, each wearing name tags. Signed in ink at the lower white margin beneath the image, "To Joe Venneri, with warm regards John Kennedy". Joe Venneri was the guitarist for musical group The Tokens, known best for there rendition of(The Lion King Sleeps tonight). Slight ink skipping; otherwise, in fine condition.

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37. Jacqueline Kennedy. ALS signed “Jacqueline Kennedy,” one page both sides, 5 x 3.5, black-bordered JFK mourning stationery letterhead, March 24, 1965.

Letter to White House maitre-de, Charles Ficklin. In full: “I was so very sad to hear that you had not been well— and pray that you will be feeling better soon. We think of you all the time—and miss your smile— and the way you always made everything so happy and so easy—and so perfect. The children send their love.” In fine condition.

Charles Ficklin had faithfully served the President and Mrs. Kennedy as White House maitre-de, developing a close relationship with the first lady.

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38. Lyndon B. Johnson. Lyndon B. Johnson: SP. Fine CU mounted portrait 6 3/4”x8”.

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39. Gerald Ford. 38th President

40. Gerald Ford & Jimmy Carter. An engraving of the White House

of the U.S. DS. 15 x 10. This is a “red line” copy of H.R.13264 relating to the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930 as on file at the National Archives.

(Laws filed there are engrossed on heavy paper stock with a red line around the text and signatures.) This one bears printed signatures of the president, the Speaker of the House, and the Acting President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Below his printed signature, President Ford has personally signed for a collector. Unusual item.

done by the Bureau of Engraving, overall 8 x 6” boldly signed by the two presidents in black ink.

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41. Jimmy Carter. Talking Peace, 1993 hardcover with dust jacket signed book. Inscribed ‘Best Wishes to Bob Hudson...Jimmy Carter” fine condition and nice full signature of Carter.

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42. Ronald Reagan. 40TH president of the U.S., LS dated February 2, 1981 as president but on his private letterhead to Mrs. Joey Adams thanking her for her leadership in the election campaign. With original mailing envelope.

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43. George H. W. Bush.

A note as President from Air Force One stationary. Written in blue ball point pen and dated 5/18/90, Bush writes” To/ Chip Good Luck George Bush”

Min Bid $100, EST: $150 and up 44. Robert F. Kennedy. Signed book: The Enemy Within. First edition. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1960. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 338 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Alva Bradley II by Bob Kennedy.” Book description: Green cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering to spine; minor yellowing; foxing to textblock edges and feps; Dust jacket has corresponding stain and wrinkling (faintly visible on exterior, darker on backside); small tears and creases to edges, with one larger approx. 1” tear to front lower edge;and one 1.5” on lower middle ;foxed (heaviest along folds and backside) also heavy toned area vertical on the first free end page to the left of the inscription and signature.

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45. John Jay ALS. Interesting letter written just 10 days after the Constitution was signed and 30 days before the release of the Federalist papers. John Jay (1745-1829, author of Federalist Papers, first Chief Justice of Supreme Court) to James Pine, New York, Sept. 27, 1787, concerning payment of a debt incurred in 1774; 1 p. 4to, with integral cover sheet. Fine condition.

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46. Oliver Ellsworth. Oliver Ellsworth and Thomas Seymour signed this document form May 24, 1777 to pay 49 pounds, 4 shillings and 10 pence to a Capt. Shuball Griswold for his company for service of the state. Manuscript document signed “O Ellsworth” as “Comte”. 1 pages, 8¼x6, 1 sheet, front and verso with docket on page 2, August 15,1777 pay by and also signed by the treasuere John Lawerence. Ellsworth served on Connecticut’s Committee of the Pay Table during the American Revolutionary War and was one of the five men who supervised Connecticut’s war expenditures. ELLSWORTH (1745-1807, born in Windsor, Connecticut) represented Connecticut in the Continental Congress from 1777 to 1784 and was a Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court from 1785 to 1789. A delegate to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, he helped broker the “Connecticut Compromise”, which broke the impasse between large and small states over representation in Congress. He was one of Connecticut’s first two U.S. Senators, serving from 1789 to March 8, 1796, when he resigned, having been appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by President Washington.

While in Congress, he drafted the Judiciary Act of 1789, which organized the federal judiciary system. He retired from the Court in 1799. fine condition.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up 47. S. P Chase. ALS 4pgs dated, June 8, 1866 as Chief Justice. written to one of the most outspoken judges in hhis cout Samuel Freeman Miller (April 5, 1816 – October 13, 1890) was an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court who served from 1862 to 1890. He was a physician and lawyer.

Salmon Portland Chase (January 13, 1808 – May 7, 1873) was an American politician and jurist who served as U.S. Senator from Ohio and the 23rd Governor of Ohio; as U.S. Treasury Secretary under President Abraham Lincoln; and as the sixth Chief Justice of the United States.

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48. Oliver Wendell Holmes Appoints a Power of Attorney. Oliver Wendell Holmes, power of attorney document, dated June 20, 1901, unframed, 8” h x 13” Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (March 8, 1841 – March 6, 1935) was an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1902 to 1932, and as Acting Chief Justice of the United States January–February 1930.

Noted for his long service, his concise and pithy opinions and his deference to the decisions of elected legislatures, he is one of the most widely cited United States Supreme Court justices in history, particularly for his “clear and present danger” opinion for a unanimous Court in the 1919 case of Schenck v. United States, and is one of the most influential American common law judges, honored during his lifetime in Great Britain as well as the United States.

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49. Lafayette. Autograph Letter Signed (“Lafayette”), 1p. 7.5” x 5” (sight), Washington, 12 January 1825, in French to an unidentified recipient, written during his triumphant return to America. Not translated, but Lafayette reports that his friend, “M. Rush”, is to receive two thousand dollars that, “?I asked the Bank of the United States Bank to send him, which will be used to aid French people in need in the United States.”

Endorsed in another hand below signed “Ch: Caron” and dated”26 Feby.” Minor folds and creases, else very good condition. Interesting letter in fine condition.

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50. Richard Henry Lee. ANS Written

by Lee signed with his initials in reference to (Samuel) Dr. Holten who was a member of the continental congress and held various positions in politics throughout his life..........

Richard Henry Lee (January 20, 1732 – June 19, 1794) was an American statesman from Virginia best known for the motion in the Second Continental Congress calling for the colonies’ independence from Great Britain. He was a signatory to the Articles of Confederation and his famous resolution of June 1776 led to the United States Declaration of Independence, which Lee was a signer of. He also served a one-year term as the President of the Continental Congress, and was a United States Senator from Virginia from 1789 to 1792, serving during part of that time as one of the first Presidents pro tempore. Lee is rare in autographic material.

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51. Light-Horse Harry Lee. 2”x7.5” document in reference to land ownership.

Henry Lee III (January 29, 1756 – March 25, 1818), also known as Light-Horse Harry Lee, was an early American patriot who served as the ninth Governor of Virginia and as the Virginia Representative to the United States Congress. During the American Revolution, Lee served as a cavalry officer in the Continental Army and earned the nickname “Light-Horse Harry”.Lee was the father of Confederate general Robert E. Lee.

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52. Francis Hopkinson signed Draft. Francis Hopkinson signed Draft Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1737–1791), and a delegate to the Continental Congress. Partly-printed DS Dec, 14, 1778 Early Draft for “Twenty-four Dollars, In One Hundred and Twenty Livres Tournois, For Intrest due on Money borrowed by the United States”. Signed by Francis Hopkinson. Also, signed by Increase Sumner, Governor of Massachusetts.

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54. John Taylor (“of Caroline”). Taylor (“of Caroline”) was a Political writer, Continental officer, U.S. Senator. Autograph Letter Signed, 2 pages, 4to, Richmond, November 18, 1789. To Charles Lee, Alexandria attorney, second Attorney General of the United States. A scarce autograph, the influential Taylor has here written about a legal case. “Baker came to court & obtained a verdict against Lithgow ... without my observing it. .. but upon enquiring after the cause, I found it out in half an hour, and ... smelt out Bullitt as knowing something of Triplett’s hand writing ... 1 kicked up the devil of a dust, set Baker’s verclict aside and the cause was continued until the next court. Judge Bullitt’s recollection of Triplett’s hand writing does not seem to me to be sufficiently decisive ... Baker suspecting I could support this fact better than r really could, I gladly closed with him in a continuance. But if you are not well prepared to prove this at the next court, you may lose ... tell Mr. Lithgow, that I should not have taken any compensation from him, and that the pleasure of serving a brother of our order, was a better security for my attention to the suit, than even a fee ... “ Fine condition with address.

53. George Ross. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1730–1779). Rare ALS signed “Geo. Ross,” “This is a payment receipt for a Jefferson Yeats for 40 pounds in full of a year rent for the house he lives in due the 10th --March 11, 1774 Geo: Ross” Nice period piec just2 years befor signing the Declaration. Bold clean signature slight toning to some of the paper.

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57. Robert Morris. SIGNER DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, financially ruined by land speculation.

Manuscript LS “Robt Morris”, 7.5x9, May 28 1793 to “William & James Constable New York” regarding draft in favor of Clement Biddle (1740-1814), in part: “I remitted you...and drew on you an amount thereof in favor of Clement Biddle for $12000, which leaves upward of eight hundred dollars in my favor - I have therefore drawn a bill on you...you will please to pay...”, choice LS featuring as dark, bold & pristine a Morris signature as appears on marketplace plus significant content directly pertaining to Morris’ financial situation as well as outstanding association as Biddle was a Revolutionary War officer and hero who served as U.S. Marshal in Pennsylvania after the war.

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WWW.OAKAUCTIONS.COM 56. Charles Lee. “I have been in battles, storms, conflagrations and earthquakes - but no event moral or physical has given me half the surprise of Miss Dicas’s Marriage” Charles Lee ALS dated May 12, 1769, form London.

In Full”London May ye 12th 1769 Dr Sister - Twas in hopes of answering your kind letter before this in propria persona, but no sooner one expectation ceases but another arrives - the Hereditary Prince I believe does not chuse to interfere anymore in recommendations, as He has not always met with compliances - the say before yesterday I dined at Conways but gather no information on my subject what detains me at present, is the settling of my American affairs - which depends on the arrival of Lord Holland who is hourly expected - if they turn out as I hope, my circumstances will enable me to render’yours more easy, which is one of my; principal reasons for wishing some addition.- I ~m extremely concern’d at your complaints of wane of health - but hope to find you free of care when I come down - which I hope will be soon - You make me me happy in your assurances of my Aunts and Cousins interesting themselves in my welfare. I have always lov’d em sincerely - and intreat that they will think so - I thought Patterson had been at Chester during the whole time of his absence from the Town but find he has only been in Lancashire. I have been in battles, storms, conflagrations and earthquakes - but no event moral or physical has given me half the surprise of Miss Dicas’s Marriage - it would afford matter for more’ vols with the help of episodes than the loves of Miss Sophy Fanbrook or Miss Sydney Bydulph I wish somebody would oblige the circulating libraries with it - Youth is certainly not the age of love, our Uncle has the other day made a gallant offer of his charms now in maturity. to a Widow more mature than himself, but’ was absolutely refus’d 1n Qbout twenty years Charlote Astick will think it time to crown my passion - have you no Swain of Mrs Hodding’s school to take you or drag you to Church - adieu My Dr Sister - I am, most affectionately Yours CHARLES LEE.” Lee served as a General of the Continental Army during the American War of Independence. Lee also served earlier in the British Army during the Seven Years War. After the war he sold his commission and served for a time in the Polish army of King Stanislaus II. In 1773 Lee, who had Whig views, moved to America and bought an estate in Virginia. When the fighting broke out in the American War of Independence in 1775 he volunteered to serve with rebel forces. Lee’s ambitions to become Commander in Chief of the Continental Army were thwarted by the appointment of George Washington.

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58. William Tryon. Colonial governor of the Province of North Carolina and the Province of New York (1729-1788). Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm Tryon,” one page, 6 x 8.25, 1775. Tryon signs a marriage certificate as Captain General and General and chief of the province of New York. Signed along the left edge by Tryon under the embossed wafer seal. Integral second page bears docketing to one panel. Intersecting folds, scattered creases and wrinkles, scattered toning and foxing, a few small areas of paper loss along bottom of folds, and several tape repairs to separations and tears on reverse, otherwise very good condition. A scarce Colonial autograph.

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59. Timothy Pickering. Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829).Check from Bank Of The United States, August 4, 1800, for $80 payable to Jacob Arndt? filled out and signed by Pickering. 7.25 x 3.25.

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60. Artemas Ward. Major general in the Revolutionary War (727-1800) second in command to George Washington, and, later, congressman from Massachusetts. Partly-printed Revolutionary Wardated DS, one page, 13 x 13, October 10, 1778. The Massachusetts=Bay Council appoints John May an ‘Adjutant of the Boston Regiment of Militia in the County of Suffolk whereof Jabez hatch Esquire is Colonel with the rank of Captain.” Signed along the left border by 15 members of the council: Artemus Ward, Jeremiah Powell, Thomas Cushing, Benjamin White, Benjamin Austin, Daniel Davis Daniel Hopkins, Timothy Danielson, Francis W. Dana, Abraham Fuller, Oliver Prescott, Nathan Cushing, Oliver Wendell, Samuel Niles, and Eleazar Brooks. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (reinforced on the reverse), a few small areas of paper loss along folds and edges, and scattered toning. The paper seal is lightly toned and intact. A great connection between 15 influential Massachusetts leaders and an early revolutionary.

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61. Francis Pizarro, conqueror of the Incan Empire. Spanish conquistador, conqueror of the Incan Empire, and founder of Lima, the modern-day capital of the Republic of Peru. Pizarro’s rubric, in ink, on an off-white 4 x 3 slip removed from a larger document. Notation in another hand under signature reads “Jauja—1534.” Several light vertical folds (one passing through a single stroke of the signature), horizontal fold under signature, a couple of small spots, and a few creases, otherwise fine condition. The composition of the signed slip identifies it as the type of paper used in 16th century Peru. Included for comparison is an unrelated 1574 Peruvian manuscript document penned on laid paper, granting the power of attorney to sell slaves. Other than being produced with a laid pattern, both the 1534 and 1574 sheets of paper are similarly composed of linen rag and hemp fiber, commonly used in 16th century Peru. Based on the added notation, this amazing ‘signature’ of the famed conquistador dates the item to shortly after April 1534, when Pizarro established Jauja as Peru’s provisional capital, a year before he founded Lima. As he was not fully literate and never learned to sign his name, he represented his signature on documents with a rubric—including the unique design on this scarce artifact. This particular Pizarro signature originated from a descendent of President John Adams, whose hobby was preserving family mementos and chronicling family history, and was part of a large collection passed down in the family.

A 1536 power of attorney signed by Pizzarro sold for $97,500 at Christie’s in 2007—one of only two Pizarro documents to appear at auction in the last century.

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63. Napoleon. Partly-printed vellum DS, in French, signed “Napole,” one page, 23.25 x 16.25, April 5, 1812. A nobility deed granted to Nicolas Michel Flosse, Baron de Notre Empire. Signed at the conclusion by Napoleon and countersigned by Cambaceres. Document also bears an exquisite gilt and watercolor crest of the Flosse family. In good condition, with intersecting folds, with the central vertical fold passing through first letter of Napoleon’s signature, portion of Napoleon’s signature very light and only partially legible, scattered creases and wrinkles, light soiling, and damp staining to upper right.

62. King Louis Philippe. Phillipe, known as The Citizen King (1773-1850). King of France. Joined the French Revolutionists. Colonel in the Revolutionary Army. Abdicated in 1848. ADS, as King, tp. 4to, Paris, Feb. 10, 1838. Authorizes the Count de Bondy to deposit to the King’s account 3,000 francs.

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Empress of France. Wife of Napoleon III. ADS, Signed “E”, 1p. 8vo, Imperial Palace of Beylerbey, Constantinople, n.d.

“Take the largest one of the tapestries ad just its frame and cause it to be brought to the church before the Sunday Mass”.

The Empress was known for her deep religious feeling.

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64. Napoleon III. A fine ALS signed translated although does mention about being in Jerusalem... signed âNapoleon Louis B.,â Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (1808 â 1873) was the first President of the French Second Republic and, as Napoleon III, the Emperor of the Second French Empire. He was the nephew and heir of Napoleon I. He was the first President of France to be elected by a direct popular vote. However, when he was blocked by the Constitution and Parliament from running for a second term, he organized a coup d’état in 1851, and then took the throne as Napoleon III on 2 December 1852, the forty-eighth anniversary of Napoleon I’s coronation.

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66. Giuseppe Garibaldi. GARIBALDI, Giuseppe (1807-1882).

Italian patriot. Liberator of Italy. LS, 1p. 8vo, Army of the Vosges, Lyon, Oct. 10, 1870. To an unnamed Commander. Garibaldi at this time held a command in the French Army during the Franco¬Prussian War for a brief period, 1870-71. He signs as Colonel commanding. The letter is very slightly soiled especially at the horizontal fold. He recommends an officer who wishes to enter his Chief’s corps. If a place could be found for him, Garibaldi would be very much obliged. His circular handstamp, as Commander of Lyon, crosses the “G” of his initial but in no way eradicates it. Very scarce of this period.

With small carte-de-visite photograph. 2 items This is a rare ALS letter the period where Garibaldi, went to France and assumed command of the Army of the Vosges, an army of volunteers, during the French Third Republic.

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67. Winston Churchill. 1941 AGREEMENT FREEING POLAND OF SOVIET CONTROL Winston S. Churchill Group Photograph Signed, as Prime Minister, showing the dignitaries present during the signing of the Sikorski-Mayski Agreement in 1941 (seated from the left): Poland’s Prime Minister in Exile Wladyslaw Sikorski, Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, Churchill, and Soviet Ambassador Ivan Mayski. Signed by Churchill and additionally dated and signed by Eden. Inscribed in blank lower margin. 4 3/4 x6 1/2 inches (image), 7 1/2 x 9 inches overall; some fading to Eden signature and date; matted and framed. [London], 30 July 1941 The Nazi–Soviet Pact, signed in 1939, arranged for the division of Poland and other territories into areas to be controlled by the signatories, followed by the Nazi, and then Soviet, invasions of Poland in September. After the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union in June of 1941, the Soviets sought alliances against the Nazis, prompting the Sikorski-Mayski Agreement in July and liberating those areas in Poland annexed by the Soviet Union.

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68. Winston Churchill TLS Thank you for Cigars. Churchill/Stokkeby Tobacco. Winston Churchill typewritten letter hand-signed, thanking Mr. [Eric] Stokkebye for a gift of “excellent cigars.” Erik Paul Stokkebye was the son of Erik Peter Stokkebye, who founded Stokkebye Tobacco in 1882. Very good condition, not examined out of frame.

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69. Winston Churchill. TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, personal letterhead, March 4, 1961. Letter to H. P. Moll. In part: “Would you please convey to your members my thanks for the agreeable compliment you have paid me which has given me much pleasure. I was glad to hear that all goes so well with the Club.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and tack holes to upper corners.

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71. Edward Vlll. (18941972) King of the United Kingdom January - December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor.

Bold, dark fountain pen ink signature (‘Edward P’, as Prince of Wales) on a piece of stationery, also signed by his younger brother, George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942) Dated 1931 at the head. Some light toning but in fine condition.

Also include is another signature of EDWARD VIII as King, dated 1936 unusual to have both examples.

Vintage fountain pen signature 0n off white card affixed to original transmittal letter.

David Lloyd George,(1863 –1945) was a British Liberal politician and statesman.As Chancellor of the Exchequer (1908–1915), Lloyd George was a key figure in the introduction of many reforms which laid the foundations of the modern welfare state. His most important role came as the highly energetic Prime Minister of the Wartime Coalition Government (1916–22), during and immediately after the First World War.

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72. Wilhelm II German Kaiser DS. Wilhelm II, Deutscher Kaiser.

Document signed.

Berlin, Aug 8, 1914.

1p, 4to. Ministry Appointment, made a wekk after Germany declared war on Russia.

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73. Camp David Begin Carter Sadat.

FDC commemorating 50th Anniversary Lions International Search for Peace 1917-1967 signed by 5 participants at Camp David accord, Jimmy Carter, Menachem Begin, Anwar Sadat, Yitzhak Rabin & Henry Kissinger, 6.5x3.5, postmarked Jul 5 1967 (signed at a later date), custom framed & matted with photo of Carter, Begin & Sadat overall size 16x19, historic combination of signatures on outstanding association item.

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WWW.OAKAUCTIONS.COM 74. King Birendra of Nepal. DESCRIPTION: Color satin finish portrait photograph of Birendra of Nepal, an assassinated leader, signed in black felt tip with added “Nepal” under signature. 3-1/2” x 5”. Fine condition with original transmittal envelope form 1996.

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75. Dalai Lama. Color 5.5 x 7.75 photo of the Dalai Lama, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. Accompanied by a printed transmittal envelope from his office.

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76. Sam Houston, the romantic, writes four line poem on the virtues of women.

77. Rare Brigham Young Signed 1849 Mormon Valley Note. Great Salt Lake City, UT- Printed Valley Note $1 Jan. 20, 1849 Rust 73 This is a very early Mormon issue. This is the non-serial number variety, and also bears the Brigham Young signature. This flawless example that carries the seal of the Twelve Apostles.These notes were printed in 1849 and were backed 80% with gold dust.

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Autograph Poem Signed, “Sam Houston,” likely as Senator, 1 page, 5.5” x 4.5”, [no place, no date], a four-line poem originally inscribed in a woman’s memory book. Light toning from previous matting, a few minor contemporary ink smudges, else very good to fine condition with a large, bold signature. Apart from his reputation as the hero of San Jacinto and founder of Texas, Houston was something of a romantic. Writing in an a hostess’ memory book, beneath the title “Texas” (accomplished in another hand), Houston writes in full: “Woman is lovely to the sight As gentle as the dews of even, As bright as mornings earliest light And spotless at the snows of Heaven.” Though undated, it is likely that Houston probably accomplished this poem during his years in Washington representing Texas in the U.S. Senate from 1846 to 1861. His biographer, Marquis James noted that during those years, Houston, “did not go about a great deal socially, although he was still a favorite of the type that ladies vaguely called ‘interesting.’” His romanticism led one commentator to predict that if Houston ever became President, he would fill his Cabinet with women who would boss him around. (James, The Raven, 1988, p. 380). This poem was published in Marquis James important biography, The Raven: A Biography of Sam Houston (1988), p. 380.

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78. Extremely Rare Johns Hopkins ALS (Love letter to Cousin). Secret Love letter from the founder of Johns Hopkins University. There are only a few known examples of handwritten letters that exist by Johns Hopkins. This 2 page letter is in fine condition and is accompanied with the original envelope. Here is A love letter from the very private Johns Hopkins (Founder and Name sake of Johns Hopkins University and Hospital. What makes this extremely rare letter especially interesting is not only does Hopkins profess his love and “promises to take pleasure in pleasing” her he also tells her “Do not let anyone see this letter” the letter is to a cousin of his named Alverda E. Hopkins. It was known that Hopkins, had wanted to marry a cousin named Elizabeth who was the daughter of his uncle Gerard, who he met while working on his uncles farm at the age of 17, but was not allowed to marry based on the Quaker traditions. This letter was written to another cousin 50 years later at the age of 77. It is known that Hopkins, did burn all his personal letters and there are only a few letters that exist in his hand, but this is the first we are aware of with any personal feelings expressed. Maybe there was a reason why he did destroy all of his letters? This letter was also found with an interesting ledger, which could be of major importance to the beginning of Johns Hopkins business endeavors. It is known that Hopkins, broke away from his Uncle and started his own business, Hopkins partnered with three of his brothers and established Hopkins & Brothers Wholesalers in 1819. The company prospered by selling various wares in the Shenandoah Valley from Conestoga wagons, sometimes in exchange for corn whiskey, which was then sold in Baltimore as “Hopkins’ Best”. This ledger book dated in 1822 has many records, of cost which includes wagons, wheat, apples and other daily purchases and sales. The edger does seem to have also calculations and formulas to figure out cost and weights and more and possibly belonged to Lowe. What makes this ledger an interesting part of the puzzle is that it has from the period, Johns Hopkins name on the top of one of the pages as well as a Alfred Lowe and Alverda E Hopkins. These are the same names that Johns Hopkins sent the letter to. The envelope is addressed to Alverda E. Hopkins in care of Alfred Lowe. The ledger is about 20 pages and many of the pages have newspaper clippings form the period pasted on them.

Underneath the clippings you can clearly see that there is handwriting. This is quite a puzzle deserves further research.

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79. Frank James letter from Prison. Frank James writes from his jail cell describing his treatment by the locals of Gallatin, Missouri “I think I am making some friends⦠I have just this moment had my attention called to the door, to receive some eggs sent by some kind lady from the country, and last but not least I am now wearing a beautiful button hole bo[u]quet sent by the belle of Gallatin” Autograph Letter Signed “Alexander”, 2 pages, 8” x 10.5”, Gallatin, Missouri, March 3, 1883 to his wife, Annie Ralston James, written while awaiting trial for murder and robbery. Usual folds, with mild toning along one vertical crease, else very good. On October 4, 1882, five months after the Ford Brothers killed his brother Jesse James in St. Joseph, Missouri, Frank James arrived in Jefferson City to surrender himself to Governor Thomas T. Crittenden. Gambling that in exchange for his cooperation, the governor would not extradite him to Minnesota to stand trial for the infamous Northfield robbery he staged with his brother Jesse, Frank chose to stand trial for his role in several murders and robberies in Missouri. James writes from jail a month following his first legal victory prosecutors dropped the charges against him for the murder of Pinkerton detective, Joseph Whicher and for a bank robbery in Independence.

Awaiting additional charges to be filed against him.

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80. Buffalo Bill. Great c1880 Elliott & Fry albumen cabinet card of Buffalo Bill.

He is standing dressed in his buckskin jacket, wears thigh-length boots and grasps his rifle.William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody (1846 – 1917) was an American scout, bison hunter, and showman.

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81. Annie Oakley Signed Cabinet Card. Cabinet card 4.25” x 6.5”, no date (circa 1880s), Baker’s Art Gallery, Columbus, Ohio. Young Ms. Oakley sits upright while holding a double-barrel shotgun with her gloved right hand.She has neatly and boldly signed immediately below the photograph” Compliments of Annie Oakley”. Oakley joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show in 1885.Her legendary shooting skills 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. There are some major condition issues with the upper right portion of the cabinet card photo which has been restored, although still missing that entire area of the original cabinet card. The signature is bold and the lower 75% is all original.

These cabinet cards are quite scarce and signed photos of Oakley are very few.

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83. Spencer Phips lieut. Governor Of Massachusetts Bay. A early document for expenses for a journey to Rhode Island,signed by Phips as lieutenant governor, of Massachusetts Bay,dated January 11,1739 3.75”x6”. Spencer Phips (1685 – 1757) was a British politician in the Province of Massachusetts Bay. Born Spencer Bennett, he was adopted by Massachusetts Governor Sir William Phips, whose name he legally took. Phips served for many years in the provincial assembly, and on the governor’s council, before receiving an appointment as lieutenant governor in 1732, a post he held until his death. He was twice formally acting governor.

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82. New York City 1735 Brookland Document.

New York City 1735 Brookland land deed document. This document is not in great shape but a rare piece of New York history. This is a land deed for Kings County and is for the “Parcel or tract of land situate lying and going in to township of Brookland.

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84. Samuel F. Smith (My country, ’tis of thee). Bostonborn 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. AQS on an off-white 4.5 x 6.5 sheet, signed at the conclusion, “S. F. Smith. Written in 1832. This autograph Aug. 29, ’94.” Smith pens the first stanza of ‘America.’ In full: “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

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85. The Beecher/Tilton scandal Letter and original Poem. This is an important letter and original Poem related to The Beecher/Tilton scandal which achieved such prominence in the national press that by some accounts it eclipsed in volume the coverage of President Johnson’s impeachment trial. This is an ALS from Tilton to Henry Ward Beecher, written on the stationary of the Brooklyn Daily Union. It is a friendly letter dated Dec. 20, 1870 referring to his Beecher’s retirement as editor and chief of the “Independent” and even says “success to your labors & peace to your soul.”. This is also accompanied with an original handwritten poem

by Tilton, which was well published and this seems to be a working draft since there are changes throughout and the finished poem does have differences. The Letter and Poem Pages are attached together along the left side. Theodore Tilton (October 2, 1835 – May 29, 1907) was an American newspaper editor, poet and abolitionist. He was a poet of note, best remembered for the often quoted “Even This Shall Pass Away.” An abolitionist and advocate of women’s rights, he was editor (1860-1871) of the journal Independent, which was closely associated with Henry Ward Beecher, the nationally famous Congregational Minister and brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe.

In 1872 Victoria Woodhull, a prominent voice for women’s suffrage who ran for President that same year (although she could not legally vote), accused Beecher of having an affair with Tilton’s wife Elizabeth. Both Beecher and Theodore Tilton at first denied the claim, but later Elizabeth confessed to her husband, and he sued Beecher for “alienation of affection.” Beecher’s Plymouth Church in Brooklyn exonerated Beecher in two inquiries, and a civil trial ended in a hung jury. The US government arrested and jailed Woodhull two days before the presidential election, claiming that her newsletter accusing Beecher of the affair was pornography sent through the mail. Woodhull’s charges against Beecher were said by some to be retaliation for his criticism of her views on women’s rights in marriage, which he claimed amounted to “free love.” Beecher survived the scandal, although with his prestige much diminished. Woodhull and her husband were bankrupted by it; Theodore Tilton chose to live the rest of his life abroad.

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87. James G. Blaine.

86. Marinus Willett. Willett was a Lt. Col. in the American Revolution who defeated Walter Butler and his Indian at Johnstown in 1781.

Mayor of N.Y.C. endorsed and signed on back as Sheriff of N.Y.C., on verso of Ds 1page. oblong folio, 1786, of Robert Benson, Clerk Ordering Willett to assemble 12 free and lawful men of the city to act as a jury in the case and complaint.

Small rectangular piece cut away from lower left margin. Endorsed and signed on the back by Willett.

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BLAINE, James G. (1830-1893).

Prominent Maine statesman.

Presidential candidate. Secretary of State, 1881,1889-92. ALS, 1 1/2pp. 8vo, Jan. 11, 1864 (corrected to 1865). To Rev. A. McKenzie.

It is rather odd that the first announcement of yr. having la wife’ should come from the Railroad Compy between Washton & N.Y. - as you will see by the enclosed passes - which will reduce somewhat the expenses of a trip to the Federal Capital. .. “ \Written on first and third sides of a double letter sheet, the second sheet tipped to a slightly larger sheet. Politician (1830–1893) nicknamed the ‘Plumed Knight,’ he became secretary of state in 1889.

Blaine served as a US senator, speaker of the house, secretary of state to three Presidents (Harrison, Garfield, and Arthur), and he was also the 1884 Republican nominee for president, losing the election to Grover Cleveland. ALS, one page, Interesting letter written by Blaine.

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88. James G. Blaine.

89. Elihu Burritt. Burritt (1810-

Interesting content. ANS, 8vo, n.d., to a Mr. Smith. “In 1878 I think it was a debate occurred on a proposition to dissolve the Negro Regiments or to repeal the Law requiring enlistment of Negroes. Please find it for me. “ Small tear in center of letter and slightly creased.

1879). “The Learned Blacksmith”.

Reformer, linguist. The first man to attempt to organize an international peace corps. Burritt opposed the Civil War on pacifist grounds. ALS, 1p. 8vo, Albany, Jan. 5, 1859. “I have come to Albany to prepare for our State Convention. Have found a few earnest men ready to cooperate in making necessary arrangements.

I think we shall have a grand and impressive demonstration. Gov. [John A.] King may possibly be present and speak ...

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90. William T Sherman. Sherman ALS dated February 4, 1891 to Lawrence Barrett an American stage actor.1-3/4pp. 8vo in good conditions some slight toning to one side, with . By the great Civil War general and theater lover. The letter shows another side of the general not widely known, his passion for theater. In full it reads “Your letter just received. You are as bad as I am about Sundays. too have an engagement (dinner) Sunday Feb 12. Let us agree to meet at the Club Say 11 or 111 PM - Saturday 7th or Monday 9th after the Play. The object is to make you feel at home at the Club. What say you? will come to see Guido Ferranti some evening next week - but permit me to buy Seats in the orchestra to hear & see the Play.

The boxes are planned so that the occupants are seen by the audience, whilst the quarter of the Stage is hidden from them. I know that you will construe me aright when I say that I now need diversion more than scenes of stormy passion as in Virginias & Francisca di Rimine - am told that your new play Guido Ferranti is equally melo-dramatic. Sincerely your Friend W. T. SHERMAN.

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91. Robert E. Lee. Scarce Image! photograph of Robert E. Lee signed by the Confederate General. Waist-length seated pose of Lee done by Alexander Gardner. The carte de visite of Lee is boldly signed ‘’R E Lee’’ at the lower right of his image. Captioned on beneath photograph “Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1866, by A. Gardner,/in the Clerk’s office....photo is mounted to a CDV backmarked with Gardner studio vignette of the Capital building. 1

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CIVIL WAR 92. Robert E. Lee. ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, May 21, 1849. Letter to Major Delafield, written from Baltimore while working on a project. In part, “I duly rec’s your letter of the 4th Inst: on the subject of cranes; and last week the roll of drawings arrived safely. I have merely looked over the plans, but shall this week take them up & will no doubt be able to concoct from them, something simple to answer my purpose. I think I have achieved a firm foundation at last.

About 45´ below low water mark.

An awful distance, but I began to fear it would have been worse. The first 16´ below the shoals is of a quicksand nature. It there grows firmer till you reach 23´, when a shalum of clay 3 feet thick is interposed between the shalum of sand. The bed of sand below the clay is apparently firm and solid.

The sand is sharp & mixed with gravel, yields with difficulty to the

WWW.OAKAUCTIONS.COM auger & requires to be broken up by a drill, before the auger will fill. I have not yet penetrated more than 2 ft. in it. But yesterday, attempted to drive a file in it which met with great resistance. The files…were all 30 ft. I had therefore to resort to a punch to drive them underwater….

The hammer rebounded 6? or more from the head of the punch at each blow. After the file had rec’d 143 blows in all, fearful of accident from the…punch I desisted.” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds and a small area of paper loss to right edge of second page from wax seal. The project referenced in Lee’s letter was for the construction of Fort Carroll, which was originally commissioned in 1847 to protect the city of Baltimore. The original plans, designed by Lee, detailed a man-made island topped by a fortress capable of housing 350 cannons. Serving as a brevet-colonel with the Army Corps of Engineers, he was placed in charge of the fort’s construction from 1848 through

93. Francis Asbury Shoup. War Date ALS as chief of the artillery for the army of Tennessee under J.E. Johnston. Dated April 20, 1864. Shoup was commissioned Brigadier General for the Confederate army on 9/12/1862.

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1851. Hindered by inadequate funding and the soft riverbed, progress on the fort was slow and frustrating. The fort would eventually be finished, but without the guidance of Lee, who left to head West Point Military Academy.

Unique content as a future Confederate hero works toward the protection of Baltimore Harbor from enemy forces.

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94. Confederate Soldier Discharged; Signed by 3 Confederate Generals.

Confederate Soldier Discharged Private B. S. Williams July 29th, 1861 Private B. S. Williams enlisted in Co K, 5th Alabama Infantry [Eugene Blackford’s Company] Signed by Eugene Blackford as Capt. Commd. 5th Ala. Regt. - R. E. Rodes as Col. Commd - R. S. Ewell as Brig.

General and Thomas Jordan as A.A. Genl.

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95. Jno. R. Chambliss Jr. Confederate.Poll Book for House of Delegates May 28th, 1863 13th Va. Cavalry Jno. R. Chambliss Jr. Chambliss swears to uphold his duty in the election about To be held. It appears that there were four Commissioners and one Superintendent being elected. He then certifies that the five individuals appeared before him and took the oath. Signed twice Jno. R. Chambliss Jr. Commandant of 13th Va. Cavalry

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96. CSA Brigadaire General Daniel Ruggles War Date ALS. Confederate brigadier general (1810-1897) who commanded the 1st Division, 2nd Corps Army of the Mississippi and fought at Shiloh. War-dated pencil ALS. In full: “General I don’t hear form General J. Withers. Will he cooperate with us.“Daniel Ruggles, Brig. General,”.

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97. Confederate General William Ruffin Cox. A unique and interesting war - date ALS signed Wm. R. Cox. No date [but written between 1862 - June 2,1864]. After receiving word from Major R. S. Tucker that his property statements have been received, Cox writes below Tucker’s letter, in full: “I have 69 acres situated on the left of the R. R. which 1 purchased from ... for about $10 or $11 per acre as woodlands but mostly all the wood has been removed. The land is doubtless known to Mr. Briggs.”

Signed Wm. R. Cox

99. CSA Form #18 Signed by William Mahone, Confederate Bridg. General.

War date Confederate Rations form, dated Dec. 23, 1863. Signed R. O. Whitehead, Lt. Col Comdg, Jno. Brenan Capt., William Mahone, Br. Genl. and B. F. Cutchin. CSA General Mahone was wounded in action at Second Manassas. Also fought at Seven Days, Fredericksburg, Chancelloville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania and Appomattox.

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98. Rare War Date CSA Lloyd Tilghman.

Confederate general (1816–1863) known for his inability to hold Fort Henry, who was killed at the Battle of Champion Hill during the the Vicksburg Campaign. Rare ink signature, “Lloyd Tilghman, Brig. Gen.,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1 slip clipped from a document.

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100. Philip Henry Sheridan. Desirable twice-signed bank check, 6.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Sheridan, “P. H. Sheridan,” payable to himself for $50, January 18, 1878.Fine condition. Sheridan was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. His career was noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, who transferred Sheridan from command of an infantry division in the Western Theater to lead the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac in the East. In 1865, his cavalry pursued Gen. Robert E. Lee and was instrumental in forcing his surrender at Appomattox. In 1883 Sheridan was appointed general-in-chief of the U.S. Army, and in 1888 he was promoted to the rank of General of the Army during the term of President Grover Cleveland.

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WWW.OAKAUCTIONS.COM 101. Charles “ Chinese” G Gordon Letter. A nice handwritten and signed letter in ink from Gordon. British general (1833–1885) who, in 1860, crushed the Taiping Rebellion in China, earning the nickname ‘Chinese.’

103. John J. Pershing. letter. TLS Thank you Letter on Pershing’s stationary dated June 23,1929, signed “John J. Pershing”. John Joseph “Black Jack” Pershing (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948), was the general in the United States Army who led the American Expeditionary Forces to victory over Germany in World War I, 1917-18. Fine condition.

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signed item by General McAuliffe signed most likely in the 1940’s in fountain pen where he added the word “Nuts” underneath his signature! Omar Bradley has also signed the same portion of this thick program cover, which has an embossed portion of a gold eagle on the reverse side. Signatures from McAuliffe where he adds the word associated with his quotation are quite scarce and this is the first we have seen from the 1940’s. McAuliffe was the United States Army general who was the acting division commander of the 101st Airborne Division troops defending Bastogne, Belgium, during World War II’s Battle of the Bulge. He is famous for his singleword reply of “Nuts!” in response to a German surrender ultimatum. Omar Bradley was a United States Army field commander in North Africa and Europe during World War II, and a General of the Army. From the Normandy landings through the end of the war in Europe, Bradley had command of all U.S. ground forces invading Germany from the west; he ultimately commanded forty-three divisions and 1.3 million men, the largest body of American soldiers ever to serve under a U.S. field commander.

de Almar to Honorary Consul of Mexico at Miami Florida January 8, 1949 13.5”x17” in fine condition with bold signature “ G.C. Marshall”. George Catlett Marshall, Jr. (1880 – 1959) was an American soldier and statesman famous for his leadership roles during World War II and the Cold War. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Secretary of State, and the third Secretary of Defense. He was hailed as the “organizer of victory” by Winston Churchill for his leadership of the Allied victory in World War II,Marshall served as the United States Army Chief of Staff during the war and as the chief military adviser to President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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104. General Anthony Clement “Nuts” McAuliffe and General Omar Bradley. This is a very rare

105. George C. Marshall Appointment for Consul of Mexico in Miami Florida. Document appointing Antonio Aben

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(1887–1964) who won the Medal of Honor for leading a successful charge on a German machinegun nest that resulted in 28 German deaths and the capture of 132 prisoners. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by York, payable to Marion Criswell for $25.00, October, 25, 1951. In fine, clean condition.

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102. Srgt York. American World War I hero

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106. Erwin Rommell.

Rommell the “Desert Fox” is regarded as having been a humane and professional officer. Rommel was linked to the conspiracy to assassinate Hitler. Because Rommel was a national hero, Hitler desired to eliminate him quietly. He forced Rommel to commit suicide with a cyanide pill, in return for assurances that Rommel’s family would not be persecuted following his death DS. Typed orders awarding Atrika Korps war service Iron Cross. Typically, boldly signed, “Rommel” in his customary indelible pencil (supposedly his choice of Writing Instrument in the dry desert air).

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108. Indiana Southern Railway Company Bond Signed by Samuel Tilden. 1866, Indiana. $1,000 bond bearing 7% interest. Black with Green overprint. Litho. Major & Knapp, New York.

Attached red seal at lower left. Coupons below. Signed as trustee on verso by . Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886). Railroad builder; Lawyer; Statesman. While a prominent New York lawyer heavily involved in representing both corporate and reform interests, Tilden is best known for his loss to Republican Rutherford B. Hayes in the 1876 presidential election. Although Tilden won the popular vote in this election, Hayes was declared the winner by a Congressional committee, thereby setting off a bitter controversy which lasted for years. Folds. Uncancelled and Very Fine.

107. “Butch” O’Hare Rare Autograph. Vintage war date pencil autograph of “E.H.O’Hare” on a 3”x5” off white card. Lieutenant Commander Edward Henry “Butch” O’Hare (March 13, 1914 – November 26, 1943) was an Irish-American naval aviator of the United States Navy, who on February 20, 1942 became the Navy’s first flying ace when he single-handedly attacked a formation of 9 heavy bombers approaching his aircraft carrier. Even though he had a limited amount of ammunition, he managed to shoot down or damage several enemy bombers. On April 21, 1942, he became the first naval recipient of the Medal of Honor in World War II.O’Hare’s final action took place on the night of November 26, 1943, while he was leading the U.S. Navy’s firstever nighttime fighter attack launched from an aircraft carrier. During this encounter with a group of Japanese torpedo bombers, O’Hare’s F6F Hellcat was shot down; his aircraft was never found. In 1945, the U.S. Navy destroyer USS O’Hare (DD-889) was named in his honor as well as the Chicago O’hare airport. Rare autograph

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LITERATURE 109. Charlotte Bronte. Extremely rare signature (almost never seen) as “C Bronte. “ “C” is weak, but “Bronte” quite strong, though small (not quite an inch long) tastefully double-matted with portrait of this eldest of the great and talented Sisters and authoress of Jane Eyre. In antique inlaid 8x1 0 frame.

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110. John Ruskin ALS. Influential English art critic and writer (1819–1900). ALS signed “J.R.,” one page, 4.5 x 5.5, no date.

It is reference about picking out a frame “must be no black in it” and a “shield with crosses that the public will not abide” and also mentions possibley (?Thomas) “Stothard” an artist who he apprecaited. Ruskin was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, also an art patron, draughtsman, a prominent social thinker and philanthropist.

Condition: slightly toned and repaired tear.

111. Wendell Phillips AQS. (1811-’84, abolitionist, reformer) quotation from John Brown with a note, dated January, 1865, 5 1/4 X 4 1/8 in.; together with a political cover portraying John Brown and quoting what he told his children.”Count that day lost Whose low descending sun Sees at thy hand No worthy action done.” “These lines John Brown taught each of his children, Oliver Wendell Holmes, January 65.”

Min Bid $100, EST: $150 and up

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up

112. Edward Belamy (Looking Backward: 2000-1887).

Belamy 4pg ALS letter in ink 5”x8 in which he says he is sorry to hear about the sickness that affected the recipients family and that he is “trying to complete a book, but has 9 delays” and that “he hoped to get it out in the Fall and in a month or so should have the final version”....”I do not set dates on work”...

“Faithfully and Affectionately Edward Belamy”. A uncommon autograph and fine content and condition. Edward Bellamy (1850 –1898) was an American author and socialist, most famous for his utopian novel, Looking Backward, a Rip Van Winkle-like tale set in the distant future of the year 2000. Looking Backward: 2000-1887 a utopian science fiction novel by Edward Bellamy, was first published in 1888. According to Erich Fromm, Looking Backward is “one of the most remarkable books ever published in America”.It was the thirdlargest bestseller of its time, after Uncle Tom’s Cabin and Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.It influenced a large number of intellectuals, and appears by title in many of the major Marxist writings of the day. “It is one of the few books ever published that created almost immediately on its appearance a political mass movement”. Owing to its commitment to the nationalization of private property, this political movement came to be known as Nationalism, not to be confused with the political concept of nationalism.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up

113. Walt Whitman. Large and bold fountain pen signature, “Walt Whitman,” on an off-white 6.5 x 4 album page. Whitman, Walt, Controversial American poet whose experiments in radically new forms of poetry blended rhythmic rambling with mystic imagery and celebrated his thoughts on man and society. His masterpiece, Leaves of Grass, led to his dismissal from a job as a clerk in the US Department of the Interior because of the book’s reputed scandalously explicit sexual references. Beautifully framed in rich library tones with a spectacular image of Whitman.

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Min Bid $200, EST: $800 and up

AUCTION ENDS FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015 114. Raymond Chandler.

Typed Document Signed, carbon copy of his agreement with Paramount Pictures, terminating a previous contract dated November 17, 1944. 1 page, 4to; matted with portrait and framed. Np, 19 April 1946 Chandler wrote the screenplay for Blue Dahlia while under the Paramount contract dated November 17, 1944.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up

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115. Ernest Hemingway.

Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand in Spanish, and signed

by Hemingway, “Ernest M. Hemingway,” payable to Portador (Bearer) for 120.00 pesos, July 28, 1947. Reverse is endorsed Hemingway’s friend and fishing companion Roberto Herrera. Expected cancellation holes and stamps, some lightly affecting signature.

Min Bid $200, EST: $900 and up

116. Samuel Clemens.

Vintage 4.5 x 6.5 photo of Clemens in a wooden chair, affixed to a 5 x 7 mount, in turn affixed to a slightly larger card, signed and inscribed in black ink “Truly yours, Mark Twain, For Elizabeth, April 1909.” In very good condition, with scattered creases and surface impressions, signature and inscription a shade or two light, and mild-tomoderate fading to image.

Min Bid $200, EST: $1500 and up

117. Samuel L. Clemens. Clemens writes check to Hawwley, Goodrich & Co.” then the publishers of his local newspaper, The Hartford Courant. Document signed Sam’l L. Clemens” a check drawn on the First National Bank of Hartford, dated June 30, 1875.

Min Bid $200, EST: $700 and up

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WWW.OAKAUCTIONS.COM 118. Vegetable Materia Medica of the United States 1817 Inscribed by the Author to Commodore Bainbridge. This is the only presentation copy by the author that we

can find that has come to market in the last 30 years. Rare important medical work(Botanical Illustration, Medicine), inscribed by the author to the famous commander of the USS Constitution, Commodore William Bainbridge. Barton, William P.C., Presentation Copy, Vegetable Materia Medica of the United States; or Medical Botany, Philadelphia: Matthew Carey & Son, 1817, first edition, two volumes, original boards, with forty-nine hand-colored engravings and inscribed “To Commodore Bainbridge with the respects of the author, April 4, 1822,” 4to, (wear to bindings, some minor offset and spotting) FIRST EDITION. One of the first botanical works with colored plates published in the United States. This is the only presentation copy by the author that we can find that has come to market in the last 30 years. This edition was inscribed by the author By Dr. Barton who was a surgeon in the US Navy and at the Hospital for the Marines in the Navy yard in Philadelphia to Commodore (William) Bainbridge (May 7, 1774 – July 27, 1833) Commodore in the United States Navy. During Bainbridge’s long career in the young American Navy he served under six presidents beginning with John Adams and is notable for his many victories at sea. He commanded several famous naval ships, including the USS Constitution and saw service in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. Bainbridge was also in command of the USS Philadelphia when it grounded off the shores of Tripoli in North Africa, resulting in his capture and imprisonment for many months. In the latter part of his career he became the U.S. Naval Commissioner.

Min Bid $500, EST: $2000 and up

120. Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Autograph Letter Signed (“Laura Ingalls Wilder”), 1 p, 8vo, Mansfield, MO, June 28, 1949, to Rosalie Carr, thanking her for reading her stories, With original transmittal envelope, soiled. Wilder writes a note to a young fan: “I am the only one of my family living. / Mary Power, Cap Garland and Ida Brown died years ago and I have lost track of the others in my stories.” On the circular, Wilder has identified an early picture of herself at 17, and another at 70. She adds, “We have sold the farm but will live in the old farm house.”

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Min Bid $200, EST: $1500 and up

119. Yosuf Karsh. A Fantastic Karsh photograph signed by Karsh of Robert Frost.

Min Bid $200, EST: $1000 and up

AUCTION ENDS FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015

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121. John Steinbeck Signed Personal Stationary with Quotation.

This is a beautiful original John Steinbeck signature on his personal stationary with an added typed quotation. “A book is like a man clever and dull, brave and cowardly, beautiful and ugly. For every flowering thought there will be a page like a wet and mangy mongrel, and for every looping flight a tap on the wing and a reminder that wax cannot hold the feathers firm too near the sun.” Very Fine condition.

Min Bid $200, EST: $500 and up

122. John Steinbeck. first Canadian edition book and dust cover “Grapes of Wrath” with Ink signature, “John Steinbeck,” on an off-white 2.75 x 2 card. In fine condition, with rusty paperclip impression to top edge. Accompanied by a 1964 TLS from Steinbeck’s publishing company acknowledging the signature.

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123. Stephen Leacock. A handwritten and signed letter to a Mr. Tucker to send a booklet.... dated Set 1, 1939. Leacock, was a Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humorist. Between the years 1910 and 1925, he was the most widely read Englishspeaking author in the world.

He is known for his light humor along with criticisms of people’s follies.The Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humor was named in his honor.

Min Bid $100,

EST: $400 and up

124. Ayn Rand. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, The Objectivist Newsletter letterhead, May 2, 1964. In part: “I am pleased that you liked my books and that you found my philosophy helpful. I hope that you will continue to develop your knowledge and your interest in ideas. My fifth book is For The New Intellectual which consists of excerpts from my four novels plus an introductory essay.”

The address at the top has been crossed out and a stamp of the new address has been applied to the top right corner.

In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

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125. Howard Pyle.

TLS by this American illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people (1853–1911). This is a fascinating letter in which he explains and describes different aspects of his story the Garden behind the Moon and some of the symbolism within.Pyle’s young son died while he was on a trip to Jamaica, before The Garden Behind the Moon was written; Pyle dedicated the book “to the Little Boy in the Moon Garden,” and as the book suggests, the Moon Garden is the heavenly dwelling of those who die young.

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126. Albert Schweitzer ( Nobel Prize Winner).

Signed by Albert Schweitzer with an inscription in German.

UNIVERSITAS: A German Review of the Arts and Sciences Quarterly English Language Edition. Vol 2, No. 2 (1957).

Consists of a single article which had recently appeared in the larger English-language version Universitas, Albert Schweitzer’s “The Problem of Ethics in the Development of Human Thought.” [6] leaves: 113-124pp, stapled. Front page of the article is signed and dated “ Albert Schweitzer/ Lambarene 18.4.1961.... Also a rare color photograph of Schweitzer, probably with a relative or possibly the recipient of the signed review. 3 ¾” x 5 5/8”.

Schweitzer won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up

128. Important Langston Hughes Civil Writes Archives.

Signed Poem ,The Negro Mother, four page pamphlet, signed by Langton Hughes, dated January, 1965 and dedicated to Susan Sayer; together with a telegram to the President John F. Kennedy that reads” To the President of the United States John F. Kennedy, The White House; Imperative Federal government Take Action in Birmingham. The Eyes of the nation and the world are on Alabama. The faith of Americans in their Democracy is at stake.

We beg you to speak loudly and act strongly. this is about keeping the schools open in Birmingham Alabama, also accompanied with copy of a photograph by William Carter of a Civil Rights protest.

Min Bid $200, EST: $500 and up

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Min Bid $100, EST: $300 and up

AUCTION ENDS FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015

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129. Will & Ariel Durant. American historian who wrote The Story of Civilization, an 11-volume history of the world on which his wife Ariel collaborated. Lot of five identical never-used limitation pages, 8.5 x 12, which read, in part: “This leatherbound edition is limited to one thousand and twenty-six numbered copies signed by the authors ... “ Each is signed in blue ink by “Will Durant” and “Ariel Durant.” In fine condition, with a few minor creases to top borders.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up

130. James A. Michener. 8”x10” BW signed photo of James Michener.

Michner was an American author of more than 40 books, the majority of which were fictional, lengthy family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history.

131. Erich Segal (Love Story Poem). TLS letter with a part from his Novel and later screen play and movie Love Story . It is the part about the poem he picked for his marriage vows and how it was hard to find one that he could not read without blushing and goes on with the complete poem. The letter is dated and signed in 1975. Segal, was an author, screenwriter, and educator. He was best-known for writing the novel Love Story, a bestseller, and writing the motion picture of the same name

Min Bid $100, EST: $100 and up

132.Tom Clancy. Tom Clancy (cloth-bound First Edition, First Printings “Red Rabbit”, 2002, both published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2002;

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133. Maurice Sendak. Color 24 x 18 poster advertising an exhibit of Sendak’s original drawings for Where the Wild Things Are, signed in black felt tip.

Rolled and in fine condition.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up

134. Erskine Caldwell. Signed typed 12 page manuscript for his short story “Ten Thousand Blueberry Crates”.

This was one of 96 stories in the 1953 book “The Stories of Erskine Caldwell”.

Signature appears on page 12. Erskine Preston Caldwell (December 17, 1903 – April 11, 1987) was an American author,His writings about poverty, racism and social problems in his native South in novels such as Tobacco Road and God’s Little Acre won him critical acclaim, but also made him controversial among fellow Southerners of the time who felt he was deprecating the people of the region.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up

136. John Jacob Astor.

Astor, John Jacob (176:3-1848):was a Germanborn American businessman, merchant, fur trader, and investor who was the first prominent member of the Astor family and the first multi-millionaire in the United States. He was the creator of the first trust in America. ADS, January 16, 1800. Astor writes receipt for one pound, six pence on 7”x:3” slip and signs with his customary paraph.

Fine Condition.

Min Bid $300, EST: $900 and up 137. Cornelius Vanderbilt. American businessman and philanthropist (1843–1899) who 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 signature, “C. Vanderbilt,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card, with an rare original 1860’s CDV photograph by Gurney & Son, N.Y. . Nice signature and paraph and a bit of scattered light toning, and small water stain which does not not affect ink signature otherwise fine condition.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up

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135. Henry Deringer Jr. Gun Maker Twice Signed Indenture. Very Rare, Henry Deringer Jr. Partly-printed vellum Document Signed, twice, indenture between “Henry Derringer [sic] of the County of Philadelphia Gun and Rifle Manufacturer” and Edward Ingersoll and wife, in which the latter transfers to Deringer a plot of land on the East side of Front Street in Philadelphia, for fifty silver milled dollars .....in half yearly payments. On the verso is written a manuscript indenture, transferring the same land back to the Ingersolls on April 1, 1824.

16 1/2x22 inches, scalloped upper edge; folds, minor scattered soiling, few tiny holes at folds lower left.

Philadelphia, 22 March 1820.In fine condition.

One of only a few known examples of Deringers signature.

Min Bid $500, EST: $4000 and up

AUCTION ENDS FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015

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139. Rare, American Express Wells Fargo Stock Issued to John Butterfield. DS. 1pp. 12” x 8 1/4”. New York. February 8th, 1862. An

138. Joseph Pulitzer.

Uncommon Post-Dispatch business check, 8 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Pulitzer, payable to J. G. Kappner for $300.00, November 5, 1880. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, cancellation cut to center, and a small area of paper loss to left edge.

Kappner was the brother of Hungarian imigrant Col. Ignatz Kappner of the 3rd U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery settled in St. Louis, who was a partner of Joseph Pulitzer and co-editor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch after the civil war.

“American Express Company” stock certificate signed by Henry Wells as President and William Fargo as Secretary. Issued to John Butterfield of (Butterfield Overland Stage Company fame and help found the American Express company) who endorsed the back. It is for two shares. Rare to have all three signed on one stock.

There is some toning to parts of the left side and throughout, but the signatures are dark and the overall condition is fine.

Min Bid $200,

EST: $1200 and up

Min Bid $200, EST: $500 and up

140. Rockefeller & Flagler Signed Standard Oil Trust.

Rockefeller formed the first oil trust at the age of 30. Ten years later he monopolized 85% of the industry and became the world’s first billionaire. He hated waste and inefficiency. As a result he would target poorly run segments of the industry. He would often drive poorly run competition out of business or buy them out. He became the most detested man in the country and had a bodyguard continuously around him.

Rockefeller gave 3/4 of a billion dollars to science and education. In one of the 1st public relations campaigns in history, Rockefeller would give a shiny new dime to whomever he would meet.

Rockefeller signs along with Henry M. Flagler, Capitalist and Promoter. Rockefeller once stated in court that Flagler was “the brains behind the Standard Oil Trust”. He transformed Florida’s once neglected beaches and swamp lands into one of the most luxurious playgrounds in the world.

This Rare 5 Shares stock dated May 18,1889 to Geo. H. Lincoln. Both signatures are very lightly cancelled and are Superb. The condition and eye appeal is outstanding. The signature of Rockefeller is especially large and bold. A truly exceptional example for many reasons!!! Excellent Condition. So Very Rare with all these qualities

Min Bid $400, EST: $2000 and up

141. Henry Ford. Ford, Henry: Fine bold fountain pen signature in program to honor Judge Christopher Stein for his forty years of faithful service to the city of Detroit. This was held at the Book-Cadillac Hotel, Sept. 5, 1940. Includes archive of event. Program also signed by judge Stein who also played professional baseball with his brother Edward in the 1890’s, prior to entering the world of politics and law. Edward F. Stein (September 5, 1869 – May 12, 1928) was a Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Chicago Colts and Brooklyn Grooms/ Bridegrooms of the National League from 1890 to 1898. Interesting piece of Detroit History.

Min Bid $300, EST: $750 and up

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142. Chrysler letter.

Automotive mogul (1875â1940) who founded the Chrysler Corporation. TLS signed in ink with a bold âW. P. Chrysler,â one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Chrysler Corporation letterhead, February 21, 1936. Chrysler declining an invite to an association event.

Fine Condition Min Bid $100, EST: $400 and up

143. Albert Einstein. Photograph dated 144. Amazing Thomas Edison Signed Photo. Thomas Edison Signed Photograph. Silver gelatin print, measuring 8” x 11” (sight), loosely Mounted to the original folder 13”x 20.5”. Also accompanied with the original envelope and eenclosures, in reference to his 80th birthday celebration. Which include a letter from the Vice president and general Manager G.E. Stringfellow, signed on Edison Storage Baterry Co. letterhead as well as an original 32pg 5.5”x 8” booklet, titled Fifty Years of Progress.

Edison has inscribed on the photograph “To C. Russell Jacobus/Thos A Edison.” The “Wizard of Menlo Park” is seen sitting in a chair with his hands folded in his lap. Fantastic Edison SP & collection!

and Signed, bust portrait, showing him wearing pin-stripe suit and checkered tie in 3/4-view.

Inscribed in the image, upper right corner. 9 1/2x7 1/2 inches; moderate fading to signature and text, mounted to larger board, some scattered abrasions, cracking at upper left corner, Pasadena, 1931.For three terms between 1930 and 1931, Einstein conducted research as a Visiting Scientist at the California Institute of Technology. Fantastic image of this brilliant scientist

Min Bid $700, EST: $3000 and up

Min Bid $200, EST: $1500 and up 146. Thomas and Charles Edison.

145. Thomas Edison. Thomas Edison signed laboratory envelope.

Signed with large pencil signature, some toning to envelop where it was kept in a book.

Min Bid $100,

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Edison, Thomas and Charles: ALS’s in pencil on Edison’s lined penny¬ pad sheets. Charles asks his father if he wanted him to find a’good man. ‘” (unsigned). The inventor responds, “We want a $76. week man” who could “ ... establish himself in Montreal to start getting dealers ... “He signs “T.A.E.” Also included is a page with Charles’ notes regarding his personnel work .. Unusual insight into the relationship that was often tenuous, similar to that of Edison friend Henry Ford and his son Edsel.

Min Bid $200, EST: $400 and up

AUCTION ENDS FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015

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147. Hiram S. Maxim Signed Color Image Spy Print. This is a great signed 10x15 Color Print of Maxim “Hiram S. Maxim”, the British inventor of the Maxim gun, the first portable fully-automatic machine gun and held patents on mechanical devices such as the mousetrap, hair curling iron and steam pump,dated December 16,1906. Images of Maxim are quite scarce, but color images are virtually non existent. This wonderful image shows Hudson with what looks like a Mechanical Fish in the background This print, entitled “Into the Clouds”, appeared in the December 15, 1904 issue of Vanity Fair magazine. Ther are some condition issues, has been mounted to cardboard and there is some toning from when it was framed and glue residue along the left edge, which can all be framed out of sight if wanted. Signature is clean.

Min Bid $200, EST: $400 and up

148. DNA Watson & Crick. Commemorative honoring the Nobel Prize for “Fysiologi Eller Medicin,” signed in black ballpoint by Watson, adding a small sketch of a double helix, and in black felt tip by Crick. In fine condition.

The commemorative cover also features four Swedish stamps, all featuring Nobel Prize winners in physiology and medicine, including Watson and Crick.

Min Bid $100, EST: $300 and up

150. Alexander Fleming. Sir Alexander Fleming Typed Letter Signed. One page, 5” x 8”, on The Wright-Fleming Institute of Microbiology letterhead, London, May 7, 1948.

Writing to Norman Edwards of the magazine “Answers” in response to a request “to offer greetings to ‘Answers’ on its 60th birthday,” Fleming laments that “There was a time, in the last century, when I read ‘Answers’ but it is many years since I have seen it and I am afraid I thought it was dead. I am glad to hear that it is still flourishing and it must have surely been laid on sound foundations to have survived two wars.” Folds. Toned edges. Alexander Fleming’s (1881-1955) discovery of penicillin changed the world of modern medicine by introducing the age of useful antibiotics. Streptomycin, an antibiotic drug, was the first used in the treatment of tuberculosis. For his discovery, Fleming was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945.

149. Sir James George Frazer (Father of Anthropology). An uncommon letter from Sir James George Frazer 1 January 1854 – 7 May 1941), was a Scottish social anthropologist influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion.

He is often considered one of the founding fathers of modern anthropology. His most famous work, The Golden Bough (1890), documents and details the similarities among magical and religious beliefs around the globe. Frazer posited that human belief progressed through three stages: primitive magic, replaced by religion, in turn replaced by science.

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CARTER LECTURES ABOUT THE TOMB OF TUTANKHAMUN 151. Howard Carter. British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874– 1939) whose discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt’s ‘Valley of the Kings’ proved to be one of the signal events in the history of archaeology.

TLS signed in pencil, “H. C.,” two pages, 8.25 x 10.5, Luxor letterhead, January 30, 1930. Letter to H. E. Hareld de Bildt, the Swedish minister to Cairo. In part: “Re lectures at Stockholm…I shall be most pleased to give one or more to the Swedish-British Society of Stockholm…

My proposed lectures will comprise two: ‘The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamen,’ and ‘The Royal Burial and contents of the Innermost Chambers’…On my part I will bring all slides (English size) necessary, but would ask only that a competent operator with adequate lantern be secured.” Carter adds a number of pencil corrections in his own hand throughout the letter. In fine condition. Carter had discovered King Tut’s tomb on November 4, 1922, and his excavation of it continued throughout the next decade until well after this letter in 1932. The burial chamber was opened in February 1923, and the granite lid of the sarcophagus was not raised until the following year, on February 12, 1924, revealing the now-iconic solid gold funerary mask over King Tut’s mummy. This discovery was tremendously important in the archaeological world as one of the most well-preserved tombs ever discovered, and public fascination with the artifacts and treasure within spawned a cultural phenomenon within the Western world. Material from Howard Carter is very scarce, and letters discussing his discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb are of the utmost desirability

Min Bid $500, EST: $2000 and

152. Richard Byrd & Frederick Cook. Richard Byrd (1888-1957) Aviator, polar explorer and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Medal. His book, Little America, G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1930, first edition, signed on the page facing the title page.

No dust jacket, owners bookplate on front cover, presentation note on blank page, front cover loose, condition good.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200

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AVIATION

153. Orville Wright “ Speed Races”. DS, four pages, 8 x 13, 1928. A Deed of Gift for the L. S. Thompson Speed Trophy. In part: “Before and immediately following the entry in 1917 of the United States of America in the World War, and preliminary to becoming naval aviators Donors received aviation and naval training at West Palm Beach, Florida, and at Huntington, New York; and During such training became intimately associated with their friend Lewis S Thompson of Red Bank, New Jersey, who by his generous financial support, sympathetic advice and the unstinted devotion of his time, experience and energy greatly facilitated said training and immeasurably contributed to whatever success Donors achieved in the performance of their duties, singly and as a group, in the service of their country; and Donors desire to express in some appropriate and lasting manner their deep and abiding affectionfor and gratitude to said Lewis S. Thompson; and Donors desire to further the progress of the science of aviation, particularly as applied to military and naval purposes, and to express that interest in a way which will inspire and encourage the development of aircraft best serving such purposes; NOW THEREFORE, Donors hereby give to Donee the trophy known as ‘The L.S. Thompson Speed Trophy together with 5 miniature replicas thereof subject to the following terms and conditions: FIRST: Said trophy and said replicas shall be designated ‘The L.S. Thompson Speed Trophy’ by proper engraving thereon and by proper cataloguing or other method appropriate, whenever exhibited. SECOND: Donee shall hold the trophy so long as this Deed of GW shall not be revoked as herein provided. THIRD: Said trophy and said replicas shall, from time to time, be awarded as herein provided for breaking the World’s maximum speedy record for aeroplanes, which record shall, for the purposes hereof be deemed to be the higher, at any time and from time to time, of the two records now recognized by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale as ‘Plus Grande Vitesse Sur Base,’ for airplanes and seaplanes respectively, or any succeeding records so recognized and approximating most nearly, in the opinion of Donee, the two records above specified. FOURTH: When said record shall be broken by any pilot, Donee shall award said trophy: Q’ such pilot represent an aero club, chapter, association and/or organization affiliated with or recognized by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, its successor and/or successors, to such aero club, chapter, association and/or organization.” Signed on the final page by Orville Wright as Chairman of the Contest Committee, and also signed by 33 others including “Geo Lewis” as the Chairman of the Executive Committee, “CF Schory” as the Secretary of the Contest Committee and “Porter IL Adams” as the President of the National Aeronautic Association. It is then signed by thirty donors, including the Assistant Secretary of War for Aeronautics “F. Trubee Davison”, the later holder of that post “Robert A. Lovett,” Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Aeronautics; “D.S. Ingalls,” his successor “Artemus L. Gates,” financier William A. Rockefeller and Wings Club president Caleb S. Bragg. Document is housed in its original legal folder. In fine condition, with some mild toning to pages, a bit heavier to final page. Accompanied by two 1928 letters from to C.F. Schory of the NAA in Washington, the first sending a copy of this deed of gift along with a design for the trophy (not present), the second suggests changing the deed so it is not restricted to land planes. On the 25th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ flight, Orville encouraged future aviation innovation by chairing the contest committee of the Thompson Trophy. Named after Lewis S. Thompson, a wealthy backer, the Thompson Trophy became one of the most coveted aviation awards during the heyday of airplane racing in the 1930s. Over the thirty-year history of the storied competition, many famous aviators and planes competed for the prize, with the winning speeds starting at 201 mph in 1930 and ending at 1,302 mph in 1961.

An important document in aviation history signed by Orville Wright, without whom such a contest would not have been possible Min Bid $400, EST: $1500 and up

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154. Oversized APOLLO XI COLOR LUNAR PHOTO Presented to CEO of Grumman Lew Evans. APOLLO XI MOON WALKERS COLOR LUNAR SURFACE PHOTO (LAID DOWN AND PRINTED ON MAT), “PRESENTED TO LEW EVANS

BY THE CREW OF APOLLO XI”, SIGNED by BUZZ ALDRIN, and a secretarial autograph of both NEIL ARMSTRONG, AND MICHAEL COLLINS. SIGHT 19 1/2 X 23 1/2”; FRAMED AND GLAZED-23 X 27”. Lew Evans, was the CEO of Grumman,and was the main reason the Grumman selected was by NASA as prime contractor for the Lunar Module and much of the technology used by the Apollo missions was created by Grumman under the watch of Evans as CEO.

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155. Edward Givens and Group 5 Astronauts. Collection of 3”x5” index cards each signed in ink from between 1966 and June of 1967. They are in fine condition, some toning and one with paperclip marks, but on whole, the collection are good to fine on off white cards. The collection is comprised of all of the astronauts from NASA Astronaut Group 5. The collection does have the very rare autograph of Givens, who was a reluctant signer, he was killed in an automobile accident on June 6, 1967, before being assigned to a prime or backup spaceflight crew, making his one of the toughest astronaut signatures to acquire. In his article ‘The Rarest of them All,’ noted collector Bob McLeod rates Givens’s signature as ‘perhaps the rarest of all NASA astronauts. [1]Vance D. Brand, ex-USMC, [2]John S. Bull, USN (1934–2008 [3]Gerald P. Carr, USMC [4]Charles M. Duke, Jr, USAF, [5] Joseph H. Engle, USAF, [6]Ronald E. Evans, Jr, USN, [7]Edward G. Givens, Jr, USAF [8] Fred W. Haise, Jr, ex-USMC, [9]James B. Irwin, USAF, [10]Don L. Lind, ex-USN, [11] Jack R. Lousma, USMC, [12]T. Kenneth Mattingly, II, USN, [13]Bruce McCandless II, USN, [14]Edgar D. Mitchell, USN, [15] William R. Pogue, USAF, [16]Stuart A. Roosa, USAF, [17]John L. Swigert, Jr, ex-USAF, [18] Paul J. Weitz, USN, [19]Alfred M. Worden, USAF

Min Bid $200, EST: $700 and up

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156. Neil Armstrong.

postcard, 3.25 x 5.25, with a depiction of an acrylic painting by Cheesman, captioned at the bottom, “Descent to the Moon / From a painting by Cheesman,” signed on the front in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Reverse bears two April 20, 1972, Duke, Missouri, postal cancellations. In fine condition.

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Desirable color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his spacesuit against a lunar backdrop, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple paperclip impressions to top left, and a couple trivial bends.

Min Bid $500, EST: $1500 and up

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158. Wernher Von Braun Siged Color Image. A color magazine cover image showing Van Braun with missle blasting off in the background which has been trimmed to ......... signed with a bold ink signature, “Wernher von Braun,” and below has the caption printed MISSLEMAN VON BRAUN. V.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. Nice ink signature, “Wernher von Braun,” on an off-white 3”x5” off white card. In fine condition.

Min Bid $100, EST: $300 and up

159. 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. Nice ink signature, “Wernher von Braun,” on an off-white 3”x5” off white card. In fine condition.

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160. Oversize Buzz Aldrin, SP from his personal Collection. Buzz

161. Buzz Aldrin “Eagle has Wings” From his personal collection. Unique

Aldrin signed matted color photo. Showing this Apollo XI Astronaut in a white space suit portrait images (13.5”x11”) matted on 16”x20” boards, with bold signatures of Buzz Aldrin. ExAstronaut Buzz Aldrin collection.

National Geographic bald eagle photo (12.25”x14”) matted on 16”x20” board (discoloration at bottom) inscribed in silver by Aldrin “Eagle has Wings, Buzz Aldrin”. Ex-Astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection.

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163. Buzz Aldrin & Michael Collins. 8"x10" Glossy Color Photo signed in silver ink by Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Each astronaut adding something special underneath their signatures.Buzz Aldrin wrote "American Hero Apollo Xl" underneath his signature and Michael Collins wrote "Apollo Xl CMP July 20,1969" underneath his.

Min Bid $100, EST: $300 and up

162. Roger Chaffee. Personally-Owned and Signed Book from his Youth Originally from the Personal Collection of His Daughter. Read and saved by Chaffee, the type of material one might expect a young boy growing up during the war years in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to read. Maybe this book influenced his career path of aeronautical engineer, naval aviator, and then astronaut. Signed “Roger Chaffee” on the free front endpaper,a rare signed personal item from a future astronaut. In fair condition overall with general wear and soiling. Dave Dawson on the Russian Front by R. Sidney Bowen (Akron: Saalfield Publishing Company, 1943), 252 pages, green cloth with black lettering, 5.5” x 8”. Book #10 in the War Adventure Series. Dave Dawson War Adventure book series consisted of fifteen titles published between 1941 and 1946

by Crown Publishers. Written by Robert Sidney Bowen for young boys, they followed the adventures of American RAF pilot Dave Dawson and fellow flyer Freddy Farmer.

By the end of the war, the series had sold over two million copies. This copy, published

by Saalfield Publishers is an early reprint of the original. The Dave Dawson series was a childhood favorite of author Stephen King and is mentioned in his book, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft.

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164. Apollo 15 Insurance Cover. Apollo 15 insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a cachet of the Apollo 15 mission insignia, and bearing a July 26, 1971, Kennedy Space Center postmark, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. Also signed on the reverse of the flap,numbered “#457 AMW.” Accompanied by a 2014 letter of authenticity from Al Worden which states, “I hereby certify that the commemorative postal cover number 457…is an Apollo 15 insurance cover. It has been in my possession since the flight in 1971.” In fine condition.

Min Bid $200, EST: $500 and up

165. Apollo 17. Commemorative cover with a cachet of the Apollo 17 mission insignia, with a December 19, 1972, Titusville, Florida postmark, signed in black ink by Gene Cernan, in blue ink by Ron Evans, and in black ballpoint by Harrison Schmitt. In fine condition.

Min Bid $100, EST: $250 and up

166. Dave Scott. Apollo 9 EVA oversize (16”x20”) color photograph of Rusty Schweickart on his EVA while Scott, who signed this photo in blue marker, was inside piloting the Command module. A great display item. Pristine.

Min Bid $100,

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167. Pablo Picasso Incredible Signed Etching.

Famille de Saltimbanques (Family of Acrobats), c.1950 This work is hand-signed by Pablo Picasso (Malaga, 1881 - Mougins, 1973)Soft-ground etching printed in black with a tan ground on cream Japon nacré, 1950. 492x410mm; 19 1/2x16 1/4 inches, full margins. An hors commerce impression, aside from the edition of 300. Signed and inscribed “H.C.” in red pencil, lower margin. Published by Commelynck, Paris. This simple and elegant rendition of an otherwise typical family portrait is anything but. A family of performers, actors, and entertainers are portrayed in this work, yet Picasso chooses to devote an equal amount of emotion and energy with each character, making this piece more equivalent to 4 works of portraiture. They are the perfect, nuclear family with dog in tow, however they also seem to be bogged down within their own, unique and individual worlds. This is a highly expressive, very moving work which any wife, husband, son or daughter could relate to.

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168. Pablo Picasso. Typed letter signed (“Picasso”), 1 page (10.5 x 8in.; 268 x 207mm), in French, Paris, 4 March 1947, to Paul Hollister of Doubleday & Company, New York; browned, loss to top right corner, splits to horizontal and vertical folds; framed.Picasso’s strong feelings for the welfare of his needy Spanish compatriots. Among the books of which Paul Hollister was editor at Doubleday &Company was Picasso, The Recent Years 1939-1946 by Harriet and Sidney Janis published in 1946. It was the rst book to show in black-and-white as well as color plates Picasso’s prodigious painting output during World War II. Picasso’s letter herewith to Hollister is about the distribution of funds obtained from sales of the book, which he wishes to be given through the Unitarian Service Committee to the needy Spanish people.

At the time of the letter, the funds amounted to approximately $1,500. When this is arranged Picasso confirms he will sign the illustrations in the book as quickly as possible. An important letter in which Picasso articulates his desire to the financial aid of his needy Spanish compatriots. Min Bid $500, EST: $2000 and up

169. Man Ray Photographies (1935) signed to Sisiter. Rare Man Ray Photographies 1920-1934 Paris. Paris, [1935]. 2nd ed. 1 vol. 4to, original spiral-bound color pictorial wrappers; front matter detached & creases. Photo plates. Presentation copy inscribed, dated “NY Dec 1936” & sgd by Man [Ray] to his sister Dorothy on content leaf. * Lot also including Julien Levy Gallery exhibition notice, Man Ray Exhibition, Apr 1945, 4to, original wrappers.

Min Bid $300, EST: $2000 and up

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170. Man Ray. Rare Gallery notice Signed and inscribed by Man Ray to his sister Dorothy signed “Man, Iolas Gallery, New York, Nov 9, 1959. 4to, stiff self wrappers with mtd half-tone by Man Ray; some edge wear.This a great piece which shows one of Man Rays earliest and most famous photos and piece of art the photo entitled Man Ray’s Lampshade (AbatJour). What also makes this Invitaion interesting is that on the inside left of the invitation is printed Man Ray n.m. synon. De. Joie jouer jouir Marcel Duchamp.

171. Andrew Wyeth. The youngest member of the Brandywine School, which includes his grandfather N. E. Wyeth and father Andrew Wyeth, he opened his first one-man show in New York City at the age of twenty. Scarce ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Broad Cove Farm letterhead, August 16, 1991. Wyeth sends his thanks for a previous letter and compliments. In full, “Many thanks for your fine letter about my paintings. I will try and find a print of Wood stove for your cousin.” In fine condition .

Min Bid $100, EST: $100 and up 173. James Montgomery Flagg Original Illustration. James Montgomery Flagg was an illustrator, best remembered for his Uncle Sam “I Want You” poster,first done in WW1 which was among the 46 war-related posters he created between 1917 and 1919. He was a child prodigy who was contributing illustrations to magazines at the age of 12. He studied art in New York, England and Paris.He repeated his figure of Uncle Sam for the World War II poster, “Uncle Sam” and the “Red Cross Nurse,” which he created in 1942 in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor and our subsequent entry into the war. Congress adopted “Uncle Sam” as a national symbol in 1961, largely to the credit of Flagg’s illustration. He was also a capable portrait painter and exhibited in the Paris Salon of 1900, at the National Academy of Design, and the New York Watercolor Club.

In 1980, he was elected to the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame.

Presented here is a Flagg portrait with an accompanying signed dialog.

These works were obviously done during wartime (as the text piece would talked about hiding in a fox hole, but we can’t be too sure of which war, most likely WW2). The illustration (multi-media on paper, signed with artist’s initials in the bottom right) depicts a severely aged aristocratic matron, and the fully-signed humorous dialog tells a short tale of the aristocrat’s visit by a young woman and her photographer companion. Both are matted together in a single frame, with the illustration’s visible area measuring 7-1/2” x 9” Min Bid $200, EST: $500 and up

Min Bid $200, EST: $1200 and up

172. Louis Comfort Tiffany.

American entrepreneur (1912 - 1902), Tiffany was the founder of Tiffany & Co. which is now synonymous with spectacular jewelry and decorative wares in metal, glass, and other materials. We have a Sarony cabinet card photographic portrait of Tiffany. The item is signed across the image “Feby.

15th 1892, My eightieth birthday, C.L. Tifffany” in black ink. Measures 164 x 106 mm and is unframed.

In good condition, with toning and slight fading to image, edge tear extending into background at upper left, and skinning and staining to mount.

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174. Reuven Rubin. Reuven Rubin (1893-1974) Delux Portfolio of 10 WOODCUTS Portfolio by this world-famous Israeli artist. Godseekers, 1960’s, 10 woodcuts, 26.4x32” (67x81cm), edition 65, hand-signed in English & Hebrew and numbered in pencil. Prints are in excellent condition. Prints have a white matt around and are placed in a portfolio. Reuven Rubin is considered one of the most renowned and famous Israeli artists worldwide with works in collections of leading museums such as MoMA (New York), Museé d’art Moderne (Paris), Jewish Museum (New York) and others.

Rubin was 30 years old when he worked on this group of woodcuts, The Godseekers . The atmosphere throughout the various images is holy, dramatic and optimistic. The Godseekers seek God and pray to him. Rubin succeeded to evoke the spirit of life in Israel in those early days. He used the classical technique of woodcut to express his devotion to the history of art along with the new and modern spirit. The 10 woodcuts were published by the Bineth Gallery of Fine Art, Jerusalem, in 1966, when Rubin decided to print 65 copies from the original woodblocks, engraved by him back in 1923.

The portfolio includes a preface in English and Hebrew written by Dr. Haim Gamzo, who was the director of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

Min Bid $200,

EST: $800 and up

175. Tisot. Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), who became known as James Tissot by 1854, was a French painter and illustrator. He left Paris for London in 1871. He was a successful painter of Paris society before moving to London in 1871. He became famous as a genre painter of fashionably dressed women shown in various scenes of everyday life.

He also made paintings illustrating the Bible. TLS signed by Tisso in reference to making color reproductions of his work “The Life Of our Jesus Christ”.

176. Peter Max. Peter Max Peter Max (American/German, b.

1937) Sunset Sail mixed media signed Max (lower right) 10 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches.

Min Bid $100,

EST: $700 and up

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up

177. Andy Warhol. In 1981 Warhol created a group of screened prints of fictional characters including that of Mickey Mouse which is said to, “: .stand out amongst the others as he continues to hold a special place in people’s hearts.” This is a book print of the Mickey Mouse in 8”x8” color form, signed by Warhol. Perfect condition and very rich: in color.

Min Bid $200, EST: $700 and up

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178. Norman Rockwell. signed print reproduction of a President Johnson painting which he made signed in bottom boarder “ Norman Rockwell” in black felt tip pen. 10.75” x13”

Min Bid $100, EST: $100 and up

AUCTION ENDS FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015 179. Andy Warhol. Program cover from a 1979 art gallery booklet entitled ‘Space Fruit: Still Lifes,’ 10 x 8, signed below his printed name in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few light creases and subtle haloing to signature.

Min Bid $100, EST: $500 and up

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180. Bill Hanna.

Animator of such classics as The Flintstones, Yogi Bear, The Jetsons, Hong Kong Fooey, Tom and Jerry, and dozens of other television cartoon series. Original signed felt tip sketch of Fred Flintstone on a white 15 x 20 artist board. Obtained in person by New York City collector Blake Levine. In fine condition, with scattered light areas of discoloration affecting nothing.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up

181. Fritz Frieling. This holograph comes from the limited edition boxed set called LOONEY TUNES “Animation: The Art of Friz Freleng Volume One”. This was the title page and features the first and only hologram of the Looney Tunes characters Freleng ever designed and is hand signed

by Freleng. It is number 38/4000.The Holographic print was Published by Donovan Publishing in 1994. Hologram is 5”x6” and is mounted on a 8”x9.75” white mount. Framed and matted to a size of 13.5”x14.75”. In fine condition.

182.Frank Lloyd Wright.

Exceptional Wright-designed business check for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, 8 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Wright, “Frank Lloyd Wright,” payable to Thunderbird Sales Corp. (Pest Control)for $13.33, February 24, 1954.

In Very fine condition, with expected cancellation holes and bank stamp, fantastic clean and bold signature. and slight showthrough to upper border from tape to reverse.

Min Bid $100, EST: $400 and up

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up

MUSIC 183. Eugene Ormandy Original Used & Signed Conductor Baton and Signed Photo. This Baton came from a collector who had a love for music and the great conductors. He acquired a number of Batons from the conductors and asked them to sign each. This Baton is also accompanied with a signed photo of Ormandy. A rare offering to actually have a baton that was used by the great conductor, in which he made incredible music. Also includes a 1975-76 Philadelphia Orchestra brochure with Ormandy and Rubenstein together as well as the Verdi Requiem program for the Philadelphia orchestra dated May 12, 1985, conducted by Riccardo Muti, in memoriam of Eugene Ormandy 1899-1985.

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184. Original Riccardo Muti Used & Signed Baton and photo signed by Muti & Ormandy . This is another great lot consisting of a Baton that was used and signed by Muti for a collector of music and conductors. the baton is in fine condition.

Min Bid $200, EST: $400 and up

185. Luciano Pavarotti & Placido Domingo. A program for the Luciano Pavarotti International Voice Competition, signed on the cover by Pavarotti and a postcard depicting Placido Domingo signed in pen by Domingo.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up

186. Norman Dello Joio. Norman Dello Joio ( 1913–2008) was an American composer whose output spanned over half a century, and won a Pulitzer in 1957.

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AUCTION ENDS FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015 187. Jules Massenet, composer. Massenet (1842-1912) composer of operas, Including, Manon, Thais, as well as oratorios, cantatas, ballets, etc. ALS 3pp 8vo, Paris, April 22, 1893. To an unnamed lady , expressing his regret that he cannot accept her invitation. He cannot promise to be in Paris on May 18th......

Fine condition.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up

MUSIC 188. Beatles ( Signed by the Fab 4).

Front-Cover Signed Beatles on Broadway Fan Book, Signed Again Inside by McCartney (1964). A 32-page soft-cover booklet, 8.5” x 11.75”, published in 1964

by World Distributors in Manchester, England. The words and pictures in this book were compiled by Sam Leach, early Beatle associate and promoter. It chronicles their February 1964 trip to New York to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show. All four Beatles have signed in blue ballpoint across the title. There is another Paul McCartney signature on the title page inside. Part of Ringo’s and John’s signatures overlap each other and are partially over the black lettering, but still a great set of 1964 autographs on a colorful cover perfect for display, a remembrance of their conquering of America.COA from Frank Caiazzo.

Min Bid $1000, EST: $4000 and up

189. Jimi Hendrix Contract. This is a rare Jimi Hendrix signed typed 8”x11” contract applying for an advance of $5,000 against royalty from Bella Godiva Music, Signed by as Jimi Hendrix as President. Although the signature of Hendrix is light it is clearly evident and to find any contracts signed by Hendrix are quite desirable. Framed and matted.

Min Bid $500, EST: $3500 and up

190. Beach Boys. Vintage ballpoint signatures of Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine on both sides of an off-white 3 x 5 lined notebook page, with the Wilsons signing with their first names only. A collector’s notation at the top indicates the signatures were acquired on November 16, 1963; the consignor notes that he obtained the signatures on that date following their concert at the San Jose Civic Auditorium. In very good condition, with overall creases, toning, and tack holes to the top.

Min Bid $100,

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191. Rare Charlie Parker Autograph. This is a highly desirable rare signature on an off white 4”x6”album page of Charlie Parker. The page comes from an album dating to the early 1940’s. The page is also signed on the same side by renowned Adele Girard the reknowned Jazz harpist and her husband Joe Marsala the great Jazz clarinetist. The other side of the album page is also signed by musicians from the Merry Mac group Merry Macs Judd McMichael, Marjory Garland ,(?)Lyman Allen, Howard Storey, Bud Roks, Alan Pogson (Rascal) From the Rascals Harmonica Group. Charles Parker, Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), also known as “Yardbird” and “Bird”, was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Parker was a highly influential jazz soloist and a leading figure in the development of bebop, a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuosic technique and improvisation.

Min Bid $200, EST: $800 and up 193. Elvis Presley (Loving You). Loving You (Paramount, 1957).

One Sheet (27” X 41”). The producers took advantage of their newcomer, the singing sensation Elvis Presley, when they cast him in the roll of Deke Rivers in Loving You. In the film, he portrays a young singer on the rise to stardom and has to face the conflicts (and women) that stand in his way. In real-life, the film role wasn’t much of a stretch for the young star as the story. Folded but in Fine Condition, moderate storage folds,some mild rippling and wrinkling, small hold along one fold. Rare Poster

Min Bid $200, EST: $400 and

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194. Karen Carpenter. A signed photograph of Karen Carpenter boldly signed and inscribed “To Danny / Hi! / Karen Carpenter.

Min Bid $100, EST:

$300 and up

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192. Elvis Presley Signed movie poster Three-sheet poster for his 1962 comedy movie Follow That Dream With large five-and-ahalf-inch signature on one of the two sections; as customary, top section is 54” deep, lower is 26”.

Movie is about the Kwimper family, who’s car runs out of gas on a new Florida highway and an officious state supervisor tries to run them off, Pop Kwimper digs in his heels and decides to do a little homesteading. He and his son Toby and their “adopted” children Holly, Ariadne and the twins - start their own little community along a strip of the roadside. The fishing is good and the living is easy until the mob sets up a gambling operation.

Neat item.

Min Bid $200, EST: $700 and up 195. Dinah Washington Blues singer Autographed Album.

Autographed record album, “Dinah ‘63”, in original jacket Signed “Dinah Washington Lane” on reverse in blue ink. Self proclaimed “Queen of Blues”, Dinah Washington (1924-1963) was recognized as “the most popular black female recording artist of the ‘50’s”, and was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in in 1993. Washington died in 1963 at the age of thirty-nine in her home with seventh husband, football star Dick “Night Train” Lane. Some toning to edges of album jacket, contains original album in good condition.

Min Bid $100,

EST: $300 and up

AUCTION ENDS FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015 196. Cat Stevens. Color 5 x 8 postcard of a Delta jet, signed on the reverse in felt tip and ballpoint by Cat Stevens and the members of his 1976 touring band: Alun Davies, Jean Roussel (ins), Gerry Conway, Mark Warner, Larry Steel, Chico Batera, Sue Lynch, Kim Carlson, and Angela Howell. Collector’s notation dates the postcard to January 21, 1976. In very good condition, with a tear, crease, and staple holes to the top (affecting only the inscription).

Min Bid $100, EST:

$300 and up

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199. Led Zeppelin. Ballpoint signature, “John Bonham,” and felt tip signatures “Robert Plant,” and “John Paul Jones,” on an off-white 8.25 x 11.5 sheet. Punch holes to left edge, staples to three corners, and some mild edge toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance and authenticity from Sebastian Werner stating the signatures were obtained at the Hotel Kempinski in West Berlin, Germany, on July 7, 1980, prior to the band’s show at the Eissporthalle. This concert was the band’s final full-length concert ever, and was the final stop on their Tour Over Europe in 1980.

Ballpoint signature, “John Bonham,” and felt tip signatures “Robert Plant,” and “John Paul Jones,” on an off-white 8.25 x 11.5 sheet. Punch holes to left edge, staples to three corners, and some mild edge toning, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance and authenticity from Sebastian Werner stating the signatures were obtained at the Hotel Kempinski in West Berlin, Germany, on July 7, 1980, prior to the band’s show at the Eissporthalle. This concert was the band’s final full-length concert ever, and was the final stop on their Tour Over Europe in 1980.

Min Bid $200, EST: $1200 and up

197. Rolling Stones. Full set of vintage mid-1960s signatures of Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts on three album pages of various sizes. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and letters of provenance from the original recipient, stating that she acquired the autographs at a concert at the Huddersfield ABC Theatre.

Min Bid $200, EST:

$1200 and up

200. Michael Jackson. A document signed by Michael Jackson to found the Heal The World Foundation. One single-page facsimile of this agreement signed by Michael Jackson.

The document package is from lawyer Sandra Dewey, dated June 2, 1992. The purpose of the foundation was to provide medicine to children and fight world hunger, homelessness, child exploitation, and abuse.

Min Bid $100, EST:

$400 and up

198. Grateful Dead. Vintage ballpoint signatures of Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzman, and ‘Pigpen’ McKernan on a light yellow 4.5 x 3 album page. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases Min Bid $100, EST: $800 and up

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201. Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson Signed Pillow (C. 1996)17”x19”Thick Plush Pillow boldly signed in black felt tip. In Full “I’m Very Tired I must sleep now I love you all Thank you lots and lots of Love, Love Michael Jackson.” The signature and sentiments are quite large and cover the entire surface of the Pillow front. A great item for display and very iconic statement form the King of Pop.

Min Bid $500,

202. Harry Houdini. A typed, signed Lettergram on a preprinted Houdini Lettergram form. At the top of the page are two images of Houdini and his address with an introductory paragraph explaining the lack of formalities in a Lettergram. Written to Nelson Downs, dated April 4, 1923, and signed in pencil “Regards, [typed] to you all Houdini.”

Most likely written to longtime friend and fellow magician Thomas/T. Nelson Downs.

Min Bid $200, EST:

$1100 and up

EST: $2000 and up

203. Patsy Cline, Faron Young and More. Faron Young, Patsy Cline, and George Jones Signed Tour Program (1960). This 16-page program of 8.25" x 10.75" is for a Faron Young tour. Known as the "Young Sheriff" (after a movie role in Hidden Guns), he was a star of the Grand Old Opry and a popular Capitol Records artist.

Page three is a full page B&W photo of him and bears a blue ink signature: "To Faron/ Hengst/ Be Sweet/ Faron Young". The front cover is signed by both Patsy Cline and George Jones.

Three absolute legends on one item. General wear, Very Good. There's a great story behind these autographs, told in a letter (included) from the consignor. His parents took him, at age one, to the New Mexico State Fair to see these singers. He was named after Faron Young, so after the show they took the young namesake to meet their favorite star. The story goes that Patsy Cline held him while Young and Jones signed the tour book; Faron gave him some good advice "Be Sweet."

Min Bid $200, EST: $800 and up

205. Clark Gable. Signed Photo Unusually Fine 8x10 MGM studio portrait. This is a classic vintage photo during his “King of Hollywood “ days. Large bold signature with great contrast in the light area. Studio stamp Nov 11.

1935 on verso.

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204. Harry Blackstone.

Famous Magician Harry Blackstone Sr. vintage A 7.5” x 9.5” photo circa 1930’s signed by legendary 1920’s-40’s magician “To Tom Jones with every good wishes Harry Blackstone” and famed vaudeville comedian El Brendel who writes Best wishes from your first stooge, El Brendel”.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up 206. Three Stooges. 8 x 10 black and white classic photograph of the Three Stooges in tuxedos A scarce classic B&W glossy photo (8”x10”) with the Three Stooges in tuxedos.

Signed on their white shirt fronts in blue ink ‘Larry’ & ‘Curly’ and dedication reading down on Moe’s shirt ‘To/”Peaches”Gorgeous/ and/how/Sincerely/The 3 Stooges’ and ‘Moe’ on his left hand. Matted & framed, 16”x18” overall. .

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AUCTION ENDS FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015 207. Clark Gable Very Early DS. On September 7, 1929, “Hawk Island’ (now apparently in revival) opened on Broadway with Clark Gable in the principal role of Gregory Sloane.

On an 8-1/2” x14” “Salary List” form, all the cast members are listed along With their weekly salaries.

That Gable was the star, is evidenced by his figure of $400 a week, twice that of the second highest salary listed. Following each name, the actor has signed, Gable being at the top. Pay is for the week ending September 28, 1929, Other signing actors who later “made it” in the movies include Henry O’Neill and Charles Halton.

This is thought to be one of the earliest known Signatures of Gable extant, proceeding by a year the onset of his Hollywood career. Comes With color copy promotional , piece with scene from the production showing Gable in formal wear, wielding a pistol, while O’Neill and others look on. Also a vintage newspaper ad listing the cast.

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208. W.C. Fields. 8 x 10 autographed photo with W. C. Fields & bathing beauties on a beach. Date unknown. Signed “Love and Kisses Willie The Pooh” “Bill Fields” Also comes with telegram dated June 1 1957 to Elise Cavana.

She was originally a partner to W.C. Fields as a comedy actress and later returned to her love of painting and became well known for her abstract designs.

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209. Olivia de Havilland. A beautiful vintage 5”x7” signed photo by de Havilland in fountain pen. The photo does have some small missing emulsion spots, but otherwise is a striking photo of this “Gone with the Wind Actress”.

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Min Bid $200, EST: $600 and up 210. Greta Garbo. A letter written on Hauser Editorial Office stationery and signed by Greta Garbo, Gayelord Hauser and twice signed by Anthony Palermo. The letter is dated July 11, 1979, in regard to a joint business venture for which Garbo provided $100,000.

10 1/2 by 7 1/4 inches. Garbo is a rare entertainment signature. PROVENANCE From the Estate of Greta Garbo.

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212. Cary Grant. Matte-finish 7.5 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Peter Hanson, Cordially, Cary Grant.” In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges. Accompanied by a 1965 letter from the secretary of the production of Walk Don’t Run, acknowledging the photo and writing, “Although Mr. Grant signed your rather ancient photograph as requested, he thought you might prefer the more recent picture.”

211. Shirley Temple. Choice vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 20th Century Fox publicity photo, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, as a child, “To Anna, Love, Shirley Temple.” Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 13.5. In very fine condition boasting an exceptional signature.

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213. Ingrid Bergman. Cover

214. Errol Flynn.

from the Menu of the Variety Club of Great Britain. The cover has a photo of a young Berman signed in ink by her.

Underneath her photo is her printed name and it says the Heart Of Show Business. Would look nice framed.

Booklet of Hollywood stars published by Foto Stamp Co., showing crude renderings of the signatures of 71 stars, including their portraits and biographies.

Flynn has signed back cover “To the Foto, Kindest regards Errol Flynn 1942” Flynn is feature number 6 in the album.

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215. Emil Jannings. Jannings SP. :3-1/2”x5-1/2” signed in full in his typical red pencil. Every Hollywood collection should include this Winner of the first Academy Award for best actor.

In The Way of all Flesh and Last Command.

216. Henry Fonda.

Henry Fonda Signed 4”x5” paper photo in character as a cowboy. American actor who won the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 54th Academy Awards for the movie On Golden Pond, his final film role.

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217. Marilyn Monroe. Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Monroe, payable to Marilyn Monroe for $7500.00, July 13, 1961.

Reverse bears a secretarial endorsement. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, red check mark to right edge, and expected cancellation holes, well away from the clean signature area. In unusually clean, bright condition.

The year of 1961 proved to be a difficult year for Marilyn. Her divorce from Arthur Miller was finalized in January, and her increasing dependence on alcohol and prescription medications began to take a toll on her health; two days before writing this check, she was discharged from Polyclinic Hospital following gallbladder surgery, which was her fifth hospital stay in a ten month period. A month later, Joe DiMaggio unsuccessfully asked Marilyn to remarry him in an attempt to save her.

Min Bid $500, EST: $2500 and up 218. James Dean. Rare Bold signature of this American actor (1931–1955) best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: an American actor and cultural icon of the United States and a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment, as expressed in the title of his most celebrated film, Rebel Without a Cause.

Nice vintage ballpoint signature, “James Dean,” penned in blue ink on a 5.4 x 2 in. (137 x 51 mm.) leaf of paper. Irregular left edge with minor toning.

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AUCTION ENDS FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015 219. Audrey Hepburn. Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Hepburn from Robin and Marion, signed in blue felt tip. Some scattered light creases and surface marks, and some light brushing to signature, otherwise fine condition.

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220. Jayne Mansfield.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mansfield holding a cocktail in one hand and a small dog in the other, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Eugene, Affectionately, Jayne Mansfield.” Some scattered light bends and creases, otherwise fine condition.

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221. Barbara Stanwyck. 8x10 signed photo in black sharpie of this Hollywood star, fine condition.

Barbara Stanwyck was an American actress. She was a film and television star, known during her 60-year career as a consummate and versatile professional with a strong, realistic screen presence, and a favorite of directors.

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223. bo jangle. American

222. Signed Menu By Hollywood Stars & Military... This is a fantastic signed menu by some of the great Hollywood movie stars and entertainers as well as Admiral Bull Halsey and General mark Clark. Here is a partial list....Bill Boyd “Hopalong Cassidy”, Tyrone Power,Cornell Wilde, Mario Lonza, Ernie Smith, Joan Crawford, (Admiral) William F Halsey, (General) Mark Clark Hedda Hopper, Jeanette Andrews, Jack Carson, Amos and Andy, Edgar Bergen and Charlie, Harriet Lee (singer), Earl Caroll, Esther Williams, Jack Conway, Ann Blyth,Osa Massen, Patricia Knite and many more over 30 autographs on this attractive menu.

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entertainer (1878–1949),Bill Robinson nicknamed ‘Bojangles,’ who was one of the best-known dancer-actors of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Vintage 4”x6 framed and matted photo of Bill Robinson signed in fountain pen, “ Best Wishes,Bill Robinson”

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224. Jane Russell Collection. A collection of three Jane Russell Signed items. One is a unique poster for suntan lotion mounted to board signed “ , and the two others are oversize color copies. One of Jane Russell form the movie Pulp Attack and the other is a copy of a signed copy of the front of the Life magazine featuring Russell w/ Marilyn Monroe, signed in red - A classic!

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225. Sharon Tate Signed “Eye of the Devil” Collection. A unique grouping of items related to Sharon Tate, collected on the set of the 1966 British horror movie “Eye of the Devil”. A 12 x 8.5cm spiral bound notebook, inscribed and signed on one page “Lionel, Good Luck in your future.

Sharon Tate”. Notebook also including signatures of Kim Novak “Wonderful knowing you, good luck, Kim Novak”, Donald Pleasence “Godd Wishes, Donald Pleasence, Brive feb. 1965”, Robert Duncan “To Lionel with love, Robert Duncan”, Donald Bisset and David Niven “To young Bean with love. David Niven”. Light yellowing to paper, but otherwise in good condition. Three snapshots of cast members taken at Chateau de Hautefort, where the movie was shot, are also included, two of them featuring Sharon Tate. Tape residues to corners.

Min Bid $300, EST: $1000 and up 226. Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward. Paul Newman, and Wife Joanne Woodward: SP, a scene from Rachel&Rachel].

Newman’s first film as producer/director. signed by both.

227. Lone Ranger.

2 8”x10” BW photos of John Hart as the Lone Ranger, he played for one season in 1952.

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228. Tex Ritter. Woodward

229. Farrah Fawcett. A great 8”x10”

Maurice Ritter (1905 – 1974), better known as Tex Ritter, was an American country music singer and movie actor popular from the mid-1930s into the 1960. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. 8”x10” Signed and inscribed photo of Ritter on horse

B&W image of Farrah Fawcett signed “To Doris Fond Regards, Farrah Fawcett 1999”.

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230. Hall of Fame Collection. BASEBALL HALL OF FAME. A collection of memorabilia relating to 11 Hall of Famers. Included are HANK AARON, 5 x 3 photo signed; ERNIE BANKS(1931–2015), 10 x 8 glossy signed photo; JAMES “COOL PAPA” BELL (1903-1991),2 very poor photocopies signed. One is 3 x 2.5 and simply signed Cool Papa” Bell. The other is 6.5” x 4.5” and signed James “Cool Papa” Bell. In the side margin, Bell has written, “This all I have as a picture.” YOGI BERRA, a 5 x3 glossy signed on the front. On the reverse, he has written, “I suppose my greatest thrill was winning MVP the third time.

But I don’t really know. The pinch hit home-run in Brooklyn World Series was also exciting.”; BOB FELLER (19182010), A 13 X 11 sepia photo printed signature “In appreciation” Sincerely Yours, Bob Feller 7/10/41. This was obtained for the consignor by Indians outfielder Clarence “Soup” Campbell. On the back of the photo, Campbell has written “Bobby, I have no picture of myself - sorry. Say hello to Winnie for me. Soup Campbell”; MONTE IRVIN, a 10 x 8 matte finish photo inscribed plus an interesting letter on Office of the Commissioner letterhead dated Feb. 19, 1971 concerning Negro League players and the Hall of Fame. In part, “The Selection Committee is reconsidering the one-at-a-time policy and probably two or three will be named for next year’s honor. I personally feel that in time the plaques of all the Hall of Famers will be in the same building.” With mailing envelope and copy of the letter to which he was responding; BOWIE K. KUHN (1928-2007), a letter dated Nov. 14, 1976 on the commissioner’s letterhead concerning a talk he had given at the annual National Bible Week luncheon. With mailing envelope; WILLIE MAYS, signed handsome 11 x 8 color photo from a magazine; STAN MUSIAL (1920-2013),9 x 7 photo cut by the consignor from a Baseball Magazine in the late 30s or very early 40s and signed then with “Best Wishes Always”; BABE RUTH (1895-1948), a deposit slip dated Aug. 6, 1943 in the name of Geo. H. Ruth 110 Riverside Dr. and showing the deposit of two checks. In the Chase National Bank. The signature is suspect in that the “e” in Geo. Is different as well as other aspects of the signature form and letters differ form the way he usually wrote it, although other parts of the writing has many similarities. At any rate, it is a genuine document relating to the Bambino’s personal business.; BROOKS ROBINSON,5 x 3 photo signed.

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231. Jose Raul Capablanca. The “Human Chess Machine”, Casablanca declares that he won 23 games tonight and 30 last night!

Jose Raul Capablanca (Extremely Rare Hand Written and Signed letter form Toronto Canada, 1909.Capablanca letters are extremely rare, especially talking about chess from this early date in his career.This letter is during his tour in 1909. José Raúl Capablanca (1888 – 1942) was a Cuban chess player who was world chess champion from 1921 to 1927.

One of the greatest players of all time, he was renowned for his exceptional endgame skill and speed of play. Due to his achievements in the chess world, mastery over the board and his relatively simple style of play he was nicknamed the “Human Chess Machine”.

Anything from Capablanca is scarce but to find a letter talking about his matches and is exceptional.

Early letter on the back of a postcard to Mr. F. D Rosenbault,On top he writes” Won all 23 games here two nights, and all 30 at Buffalo

last night. ...I got the parcel and to send registered letter to Milwalkee, where he will be on Saturday and Sunday. Cannot say about the Marshall match as I do not know if I will stay to play, by the time I come back-It is very tiresome trip. If you have time write to your friends in Detroit-about the girls- Yours, J. R Capablanca”. The reference to Marshall is (Frank James Marshall, who was the U.S. Chess Champion from 1909 to 1936, and one of the world’s strongest chess players in the early part of the 20th century. He did play Marshall that year and won soundly.

November 1, 1913 named Beckman, who writes that a player named Williams has resigned and to notify Hermann Helms known as the “Dean of chess” and editor of the American Chess Bulletin.

(2) Also, includes letter from a player in

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Capablance was on tour of the USA and in Canada in 1909 showing his ability and speed in chess. He was known to be able to play as many as 25 players at one time. Chessmetrics rates Capablanca the world’s third strongest player for most of the period from 1909 through 1912.

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MUHAMMAD ALI’S GLOVES SIGNED THREE TIMES 232. Muhammad Ali’s Signed Gloves. Ali Gloves Signed For 1975 “Mentally Retarded Olympian Program”. Muhammad Ali signed these brown Everlast boxing gloves (serial # 21086) for a charity auction to benefit the “Mentally Retarded Olympian Program, Inc.” Signed in red ink on both gloves and on the inside of the left glove. At the charity auction it was announced that these gloves were used in training in 1974 for either the second Frazier fight or the “Rumble in the Jungle” in Zaire (George Foreman). Very scarce. Accompanied by a 3-inch pin-on button from the event. It has “Mentally Retarded Olympian Program, Inc.” (later became The Special Olympics) at the center, the dates “Aug 9 10 11 1975” at left; and “’76 Marathon” below. The consignor bought these gloves at the charity auction and kept the pin with them. Accompanied by a notarized letter from the consignor.

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233. 1970 Ali vs. Quarry Rare Golden Ticket & Fight Program. 1970 Ali vs. Quarry Fight Program. Nine months after political pressures related to his boycott of the Vietnam draft forced Ali to vacate his Heavyweight Championship, the controversial superstar announced that he had signed to fight Jerry Quarry in Georgia, which had no state commission. At the time, Ali’s conviction for draft evasion was on appeal to the Supreme Court. The bout took place a month and a half after Ali’s announcement, and despite the tremendous personal stress of a threat of long imprisonment, the former Champ worked his old magic, stopping Quarry in the third round at Atlanta’s Municipal Auditorium. This scarce program from a bout at the height of the draft-dodging crisis presents as a stunning NRMT with the single exception of a penned correction of a fight on the undercard on an interior page. Sourced from the same sportswriter’s personal collection as the other Ali programs listed in this auction.

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235. Vintage Robert (Bobby) T. Jones autograph. This is a

234. Muhammad Ali. Nice Color 8x10 photo of Ali, resting on ring ropes a front view.

The photo is signed in black sharpe and includes COA from PSA/DNA. Min Bid $100, EST: $300 and up

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uncommon vintage “Robt T. Jones, Jr.,” fountain pen signature, clipped from the closing of a letter and signed as Director. Robert Tyre “Bobby” Jones Jr. (March 17, 1902 – December 18, 1971) was an American amateur golfer, and a lawyer by profession. Jones founded and helped design the Augusta National Golf Club, and co-founded the Masters Tournament. Jones was the most successful amateur golfer ever to compete on a national and international level. During his peak as a golfer from 1923 to 1930, he dominated toplevel amateur competition, and competed very successfully against the world’s best professional golfers.As an adult, he hit his stride and won his first U.S. Open in 1923. From that win at New York’s Inwood Country Club, through his 1930 victory in the U.S. Amateur, he won 13 major championships (as they were counted at the time) in 20 attempts. Jones was the first player to win The Double, both the U.S. and British Open Championships in the same year (1926). He was the second (and last) to win the U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur in the same year (1930), first accomplished in 1916 by Chick Evans.

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BASEBALL

236. Walter Johnson. Autograph letter signed (“Walter Johnson”), 1 page (8.25 x 9.75 in.; 210 x 248 mm.), on “Walter P. Johnson, Germantown, Md.” letterhead stationery, 10 March 1940, written in ink to“My dear Kenny”. Two spots obscuring single word on left margin; small corner missing; tipped on a board. Johnson pens in full: My dear Kenny: Your letter came and thanks a lot I appreciate hearing from you. They have left me busy here lately and will I guess ‘till the Primary is over May 6 th then if I get through that I will have more work to do. I am sorry I don’t have a photo right now but I will get some soon and would be glad to give you one.

Good luck to you Sincerely yours Walter Johnson. Walter Johnson was one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. Johnson, Ty Cobb, Christy Matthewson, Babe Ruth and Honus Wagner were known as the “Five Immortals” because they were the first players chosen for the Hall of Fame. In 1940, Johnson, a lifelong Republican,ran for a congressional seat in Maryland’s 6th district, but came up short against he incumbent Democrat, William D. Byron.

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237. Micky Mantle, Willie Mays and Harmon Killebrew signed 8x10 photograph. Color photo signed by Mickey Mantle who is regarded by many to be the greatest switch hitter of all time and one of the greatest players in baseball history, Willie Mays nicknamed “The Say Hey Kid” was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979 his first year of eligibility, and Harmon Clayton Killebrew a prolific power hitter who, at the time of his retirement, was second only to Babe Ruth in American League (AL) home runs and was the AL career leader in home runs by a right-handed batter.

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238. James Thomas “Cool Papa” Bell. James “Cool Papa” Bell signed 8x10 photo. Bell is considered by many baseball observers to have been one of the fastest men ever to play the game. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1974.

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239. Judy Johnson. Judy Johnson signed 8x10 photo & gold Hall of Fame plaque card. Considered one of the greatest third basemen in the Negro leagues, he was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975.

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240. Buck Leonard.

241. Leroy Robert “Satchel” Paige.

Buck Leonard signed 8x10 photo. Leonard was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.

Signed gold Hall of Fame plaque card Paige was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971, the first player to be inducted based upon his play in the Negro leagues.

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242. Joe Cronin.

243. Sam Crawford.

Signed gold Hall of Fame plaque card & signed 8x10 photo.

Cronin a seven-time All-Star, Cronin was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1956.

Cronin became the first AL player to become an All-Star with two teams.

Sam Crawford signed index card. Crawford was among the American League leaders in hits, RBI, extra base hits, slugging percentage and total bases for 11 consecutive years, from 1905 to 1915.

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244. Rick Ferrell. Rick Ferrell signed gold hall of fame plaque card. Richard Benjamin “Rick” Ferrell was an American professional Ferrell was regarded as one of the best catchers in baseball during the 1930s and early 1940s.

He was selected, to play for the American League in the inaugural Major League Baseball All-Star Game held on July 6, 1933. His 1,806 games played as a catcher set an American League longevity record which stood for more than 40 years. An eight-time All-Star, Ferrell was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984 by the Veterans Committee.

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245. Elmer Flick. Elmer Flick signed index card. Flick was known predominantly for his solid batting and speed. He led the National League in runs batted in in 1900, and led the American League in stolen bases in 1904 and 1906, and in batting average in 1905. Flick was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1963.

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AUCTION ENDS FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015 246. Frank Frisch. Frank Frisch nicknamed The Fordham Flash or The Old Flash, was a German American Major League Baseball player and manager of the first half of the twentieth century. He is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

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247. Pete Rose & Mike Schmidt. Pete Rose & Mike Schmidt signed 8x10 photo Rose, a switch hitter, is the all-time Major League leader in hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at-bats (14,053), singles (3,215), and outs (10,328).[1] He won three World Series rings, three batting titles, one Most Valuable Player Award, two Gold Gloves, the Rookie of the Year Award, and also made 17 All-Star appearances at an unequaled five different positions (2B, LF, RF, 3B, & 1B). Schmidt was a twelve-time All-Star and a three-time winner of the National League (NL) Most Valuable Player award (MVP), and he was known for his combination of power hitting and strong defense: as a hitter, he compiled 548 home runs and 1,595 runs batted in (RBIs), and led the NL in home runs eight times and in RBIs four times. As a fielder, Schmidt won the National League Gold Glove Award for third basemen ten times. Schmidt was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995 and is considered one of the greatest third baseman in baseball history.

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248. Dazzy Vance. Baseball Hall of Famer (1891–1961) who was the dominant National League pitcher of the 1920s. Ballpoint signature, “ with best regards,’Dazzy’ Vance,” on an offwhite card.

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249. Bill McKechnie. Longtime baseball manager who, with 1,892 wins, ranks eleventh on the all-time list; he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1962. ball point signature , “Hi Bill, with very Best Regards, Bill McKechnie,” on an off-white card. In fine condition.

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250. Joe DiMaggio.

Gold Hall of Fame plaque card signed at the top in blue ball point pen. In fine condition.

DiMaggio, nicknamed “Joltin’ Joe” and “The Yankee Clipper”, was an American Major League Baseball center fielder who played his entire 13-year career for the New York Yankees. He is perhaps best known for his 56-game hitting streak (May 15 – July 16, 1941), a record that still stands.

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251. ‘Bucky’ Harris, “Joe McCarthy” and “Lou Boudreau”.

SP. ‘Bucky’ Harris, “Joe McCarthy” and “Lou Boudreau”. B/w, 10x8. Bucky Harris managed the Senators, Tigers, Red Sox, Phillies and Yankees, winning three American League pennants and two World Series. Joe McCarthy managed the Cubs, Yankees and Red Sox, winning one National League and eight American League pennants and seven World Series. Lou Boudreau managed the Indians, Red Sox, Athletics and Cubs, winning one pennant and World Series. In this photograph, most probably taken in the AL dugout at an All-Star game, Harris is wearing his Washington Senators uniform, McCarthy his New York Yankees uniform and Boudreau his Cleveland Indians uniform. All three are in the Hall of Fame. Fine condition.

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252. Ted Williams. Gold Hall of Fame plaque card signed in blue felt tip, “Ted Williams.” In fine condition. “Ted” Williams (August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) was an American professional baseball player, and manager. Williams played his entire 19-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career as the left fielder for the Boston Red Sox (1939– 1942 and 1946–1960). Nicknamed “The Kid”, “The Splendid Splinter”, “Teddy Ballgame”, “The Thumper” and “The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived”, Williams is regarded as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history.

253. Zack Wheat. Signed off white card which has typed Zack D. Wheat al time outfielder, Hall OF Fame 1959. then signed “Zack D. Wheat” in brown ink. Fine condition. (May 23, 1888 – March 11, 1972), nicknamed “Buck”, was a Major League Baseball left fielder for Brooklyn in the National League.

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Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up 254. Hank Greenberg. Gold Hall of Fame plaque card signed in black felt tip “Hank Greenberg.” In fine condition.

Henry Benjamin “Hank” Greenberg (January 1, 1911 – September 4, 1986), nicknamed “Hammerin’ Hank,” “Hankus Pankus” or “The Hebrew Hammer,” was an American professional baseball player in the 1930s and 1940s. A member of the sport’s Hall of Fame, he was one of the premier power hitters of his generation and is widely considered as one of the greatest sluggers in baseball history.

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255. Casey Stengle. Gold Hall of Fame plaque card signed across the top in blue felt tip. In fine condition.Charles Dillon “Casey” Stengel (July 30, 1890 – September 29, 1975), nicknamed “The Old Professor”, was an American Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966.

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AUCTION ENDS FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015 256. Duke Snider & Yogi Berra. Duke Snider Los Angeles Dodgers & Yogi Berra New York Yankees Autographed 8 X 10 color photo.

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257. Earl Combs. Baseball Hall of Famer (1899–1976). Vintage glossy 6 x 7.75 Wide World Photos news service image of Combs as a member of the New York Yankees, later signed in black felt tip. In very good condition, with wrinkling, scattered creasing and surface marks, chipped top right corner, and some silvering to the darker areas. Combs was an ideal leadoff hitter for the legendary Yankee teams of the 1920s and early 1930s. A keen-eyed center fielder, he averaged nearly 200 hits and 70 walks a season during his prime years, helping him compile a .325 career batting mark.

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259. Harry Hooper. A 8”x10” glossy photo reproduction of a vintage early 1900’s photo of Hopper ready to field a ball. This photo has on back that it was signed at the hall of fame in 1971. Hopper, a is Baseball Hall of famer.

Between 1910 and 1915, he teamed with Tris Speaker and Duffy Lewis to form one of the finest outfield trios in baseball history.

258. Mel Ott. Signed 4.2” x5” newspaper photo, “Mel Ott,”, showing him crossing the plate when he was with the giants. New York Giants hero for 22 seasons, during which he emerged as one of the game’s leading sluggers and a fan favorite. Vintage ink signature, “Mel Ott,”

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260. Heinie Manush. A nice large ball point signature of “Heinie Manush” in blue ball point pen on a 3”x5” off white card.

Henry Emmett Manush (July 20, 1901 – May 12, 1971), nicknamed “Heinie”, was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Manush spent 17 seasons in the majors, playing for the Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Browns, Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox, Brooklyn Dodgers, and Pittsburgh Pirates.

He won the American League batting title in 1926 and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1964.

Min Bid $100, EST: $100 and up 261. Don Larson Perect Game. 11x14 Photo of the last pitch in the famous world series perfect no hitter game by Don Larson signed in blue sharpie.

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262. Don Larson & Yogi Berra Perfect Game. Oversize 11”x14” photo form the Don Larson perfect game signed by bot Larson and Yogi Berra in blue sharpie.

263. MAJOR LEAGUE GREATS 8 X 10 PHOTOS SIGNED ARCHIVE. Collection of eleven portrait photos, including game action, signed by Major League greats, featuring Fernando Valenzuela, Carl Erskine, Don Larson, Kerry Wood, , Vida Blue, Carlos Delgado, Andy Benes, Will Clark, Cecil Fielder, David Justice & Maury Wills.

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264. Ernie Banks. Ernie Banks Signed - Official Rawlings Coleman National League baseball. Signed beautifully on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint pen.

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NOW TAKING CONSIGNMENTS FOR OUR WINTER 2015 AUCTION | WWW.OAKAUCTIONS.COM HERE ARE A FEW RESULTS FOR OUR CONSIGNORS

Exceptional MUHAMMAD ALI’s Signed Boxing Gloves and Memorabilia