Autographs, Manuscripts & Sports November 2015

NOVEMBER. 2015

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Rare Autograph, Documents, Art and Sports Auction

Rare Declaration of Independence Print

By William J. Stone for Peter Force

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One Of A Kind Collectibles invites you to participate in our Amazing November 19th Auction!. We are proud to offer an Important and Exciting selection of Autographs,& Manuscripts and Sports. Some of the highlights of this auction include an extremely rare, Benjamin Franklin check, one of only two known with anti-counterfeiting paper! A rare copy of The Declaration Of Independence done for Force by William H. Stone. A historic John Jay letter, sending by act of Congress, an agent to negotiate to free hostages from an Islamic entity (Barbary Pirates). First soldier killed in Civil War, Elmer Ellsworth’s original Organization Muster Roll of the Chicago, ILL. 60th Cadets, signed by him. An incredible unpublished Robert Frost Poem Variation. Charles Guiteau, guilty verdict for killing President Garfield signed by all 12 jurors! A piece of the wing fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer and a piece of Abraham Lincolns Death Bed blood relic. A plea to Queen Anne from the Colonial Governor of Boston for protection c1705. A Large Taft Supreme Court SP by all 9. Also to include, Custer, Freud, Bruce Lee, Ty Cobb, Washington, Jackson, Grant, and much more!

Good Luck and Enjoy!

David Gindy, Founder Founded in 1994, by David Gindy, One Of A Kind Collectibles LLC. , is a leading dealer in guaranteedauthentic original historical autographs, letters, art, documents, vintage signed photographs and manuscripts. In 1974 with his first acquisition of two signers of the Declaration of Independence David was hooked, first perusing rare and unique autographs and memorabilia as a collector, to then becoming a full time dealer in 1990.

Since then he has followed the exciting path of dealing and appraising in rare collectibles in various fields and specialties. David a certified Florida auctioneer, has been featured on radio talk shows, TV and various periodicals and newspapers as a specialist and appraiser, in autographs, numismatics and unique collectibles. David is a member of the FAA,NAA,F.U.N and manuscript Society. With the hands on experience of studying and dealing with autographs, documents and photography for over 30 years, and appraising over 500 collections and thousands of individual autographs, documents, philatelic material and photographs, David has received the knowledge that only years in the business can provide.

TABLE OF CONTENTS AMERICAN REVOLUTION US PRESIDENTS CHARLE GUITEAU

LOT 57

SUPREME COURT

LOTS 58-59

HISTORICAL

LOTS 60-66

HEADS OF STATE/ROYALTY

LOTS 67-73

CIVIL WAR

LOTS 74-87

WWI & WWII

LOTS 88-92

NOTABLES

LOTS 93-95

BUSINESS

LOTS 96-102

WESTERN

LOT S 103-106

LITERATURE ART

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LOTS 1-10 LOTS 11-56

LOTS 107-123 LOTS 124-1129

AVIATION/ EXPLORERS

LOTS 130/143

SCIENCE/INVENTORS

LOTS 144-146

MUSIC

LOTS 147-164

ENTERTAINERS

LOTS 165-195

SPORTS

LOTS 196-214

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AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1. William J. Stone for Peter Force: The Declaration of Independence. Striking rice paper reproduction of the

Declaration of Independence, 26 x 29, printed by Peter Force in 1848 for inclusion in his series American Archives, beginning, “In Congress, July 4, 1776. The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America.” In Has been glued to mount, otherwise fine condition, with intersecting folds, mild mirroring to ink, and trivial chips and toning to edges.

An appealing example of this sought after document. By 1820, the original Declaration of Independence had seriously deteriorated due to inappropriate handling and storage, creating an immediate need for a facsimile reproduction.

Commissioned by John Quincy Adams, William J. Stone was to engrave an exact copy of the original Declaration of Independence onto a copperplate, a process which took three years to complete. Stone used a new Wet-Ink transfer process to create a copperplate from which facsimile copies could then be made. By wetting the original document, some of the original ink was transferred to the copperplate, which was then used for printing.

There were 201 official parchment copies struck from the Stone plate.

These are identified as “Engraved by W. J. Stone for the Department of State, by order” in the upper left corner, followed by “of J. Q. Adams, Sec. of State July 4th 1824” in the upper right corner.

Stone kept one copy for himself (this copy now resides in the Smithsonian) and delivered 200 copies to the Department of State. Twenty years later, in 1843, Peter Force was commissioned by Congress to print a series of books—now known as the American Archives—featuring the founding documents of the United States. For the occasion, the Stone engraving was removed from storage and used to produce new copies on rice paper, distinguished from the original by an engraving in the lower left corner “W.J. Stone S.C. Washn.” Printed in 1848, each copy was folded into the first volume of the fifth series of books.

After printing, the plate was again retired, now residing with the original Declaration at the National Archives. Congress authorized up to 1500 copies of the series to be printed, but subscriptions fell far short of that number. The actual number of copies printed is unknown, with estimates ranging from about 500 to upwards of 1,000. Only a few hundred of Force’s printing of the Declaration of Independence are known to exist today.

Min Bid $1,000, EST: $10,000 and up

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2. Benjamin Franklin Check!.

ADS This incredible find is of extreme rarity! Benjamin Franklin check during his term as the 6th President of Pennsylvania, less than a month after signing the constitution.The check is made out to “ Cashier of the Bank Oct. 16, 1787,Payable to Wm Bacha(?) or Bearer, Twenty Dollars on Account of D20 , Benjamin Franklin”.

We can find only one other check that has come to market in the last 30 years.

The only example we could locate resides in the National Archives as part of the Smithsonian collection. According to research done on the use of the marbleized paper which he had made specialy for himself in France, Franklin had created the the marbled polychrome paper deter counterfeiting. He furnished this same paper for some extremely rare and valuable 1775 continental currency notes; and used a similar marbled paper for the United States loan certificates made near Paris to finance the late stages of the American Revolution and in our example and the one in the Smithsonian he used it on his checks. From what we can tell this is the first anti-forging checks and was created by the great inventor, printer and politician.

The check is hand written by Franklin to “Cashier of the Bank, Oct. 16.1787, Pay to Mr. Bach or Bearer Twenty Dollars on and of, B Franklin” A one of A Kind Treasure and a Pinnacle of any check collection or Rarities. The check does have some condition issues, although none affecting the bold and fine BFranklin signature. There is a tear or possible cancelation in the upper middle a small whole affecting one letter, also another small tear above the B of his signature, some scattered bends and slight missing portion on bottom right and toning and coloration throughout, as well as some separation on left side, the check is worthy of some of archival work, which would fix many of these flaws, based on the fact that this will proabally be the only opportunity to acquire a signed check by one of the most important members of our founding fathers!.

Min Bid $1,000, EST: $15,000 and up

3. John Hancock - Scarce Hand Annotated 1762 Autographed Document. John Hancock, partly-printed document, filled out by Hancock, with his last name incorporated into the text of the document "Hancock". This one page document, approximately 9x4.5 inches, dated "Boston Febr. 7, 1762" in the full hand of Hancock in place of his Uncle Thomas (July 17, 1703 – August 1, 1764) a merchant in colonial Boston. A bill of lading for a ship in Boston Harbor. In part: “Shipped by the Grace of God, in good Order and well Condition’d, by Thomas Hancock (the uncle of John Hancock)... in and upon the good Ship called Cumberland whereof is Mafter, under God, for this prefent Voyage, James Dickey and now riding at Anchor in the "Harbour of Boston" and by God’s Grace bound for "Chignecto" to fay, "Five Hogsheads of Beans & Twenty Eight Barrels of Pork.”

This document is in fine condition, with scattered mild toning. A wonderful opportunity to own the original hand writing, including the incorporated surname of "Hancock", from the man himself.

Min Bid $500, EST: $1200 and up

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AMERICAN REVOLUTION 4. Important! John Jay Letter; Barbary Pirates(First Muslim Mission by the US).

John Jay sends Captain Lamb on his mission to Algiers by Act of Congress to free Americans held captive!

This is incredible and historical letter from John Jay, 1st chief Justice of the US and founding father, also co-writer of the Federalist papers.

The letter is datelined Office for foreign affairs 25th of March 1785.In this letter Jay is sending a Captain John Lamb to act as the American agent on what was to be, one of the first official acts by the Government of the United States to work with a Islamic Entity! He was sent by act of congress to negotiate with the Dey Mohomet of Algiers (Barbary Pirates) for release of the white American “slaves”.

This is the letter from Jay that sends Captain Lamb on his voyage. In the letter, Jay explains that he has included a packet of important papers to be delivered

by Lamb’s very own hands and to be very careful of these papers! He tells Captain Lamb to first meet with the Ministers (Franklin, Adams, Jefferson) and Follow them to England if they had already left France by the time he gets there, and then to continue on his mission. He was to meet with the Ministers to get instructions on how to proceed with the negotiations with the Dey.

Here is the letter in Full: Office for foreign affairs 25th of March 1785 Sir, I sent send you by Mr. Robert Latimir a large packet containing important letters and dispatches for our ministers. Among them are the papers respecting the business about which you came here. Agreeable to my promise I have mentioned you in my letter to them in the terms and manner that I stated to you when here. I enclose a passport which will serve to satisfy those who may think it their duty to inquire who you are, and on what business you come. If our ministers should all have gone to England which is possible though not probable I think it best that you should follow them in order to deliver your dispatches with your own Hands Be very careful of these papers. With the best wishes that you may have a safe and prosperous voyage.

I am Sir, Your most Obe.&Very humble:Serv John Jay Captain John Lamb Background: During the late eighteenth century, three small North African states--Algiers, Tripoli, and Tunis--preyed on merchant ships sailing in the Mediterranean, seizing their crews and cargoes and holding both for ransom. Many European countries paid tribute to the Barbary States to ensure that their ships would be unmolested.

But America did not. Major powers like Britain and France tolerated the ”Barbary pirates” because they raised the shipping costs of potential competitors, such as Denmark, Holland, Portugal, and the

United States. , In a bid to free these white American ”slaves,” the Continental Congress decided to send John Lamb to negotiate with Dey Mohomet of Algiers for release of Americans prisoners and for safe passage of American ships in the Mediterranean. This was the first official act by our government to work with an Islamic entity.

The Dey demanded $3,000 ransom per hostage, twice as much as he asked of other nations. Lamb returned home in 1789 without securing a treaty. , Over the next eight years, Algerian pirates seized more than 100 hostages from a dozen captured American ships. Finally, in 1795, the United States successfully negotiated for the hostages’ release.

To gain their freedom, the United States agreed to pay $800,000 plus annual tribute that amounted to about 6 percent of the yearly federal budget!

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5. 1708 Royal Governor Of Boston Asks Queen Anne for Protection from the Enemy The Royal Governor of Boston asks for protection from the enemy

By Queen Anne Joseph Dudley (16471720). Manuscript DS. 1.5 p, 9.75 x 15 in. n.d.

Boston (ca 1702-1714).

With endorsement and signature of J. Dudley.

The document concerns trade with the colonies, in Part: "Understanding from your Excellency that you have lately received from the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of the Council of Trade and Plantations, a signification of Her Majesty's most gracious intention to promote the Trade by Supplying Her Royal Navy with Pitch, Tarr, Rosin, and other Naval Stores, from these Her Majesty's Plantations with Direction to your self To receive such Proposals from her Majesty's good Subjects as may be further Encouraging and conducive thereto, to be Humbly laid before Her Majesty for Her

Royal Consideration in that respect." He goes on to note that "The Importers of These Commoditys have met with much discouragement by the Lowness of the Market, as Wee Have found has been Occasioned by Intersts that Have Runn Counter to the Plantation Trade." He also asks for protection in the form of a Please her Majesty to "grant suitable Convoys to all such ships, as carry those Naval stores, from New England to Great Brittain".

Joseph Dudley was born in Roxbury, to one of the founders and colonial magistrate of Massachusetts Bay. Dudley followed as a magistrate serving in the administration of the Dominion of New England (President of the Council, 1686-1689). He was overthrown during the 1689 Boston revolt, but later was appointed Governor of the Provinces of Massachusetts Bay and New Hampshire (1702-1715). This address would appear to be as Governor, since it is addressed to "Her Majesty," and Anne became Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1702 (to her death in 1714).

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6. John Jay Salutation of uncommon personal letter to his wife Sarah, in full “I am impatient to receive another letter from you - God grant that it may contain good tiding respecting the recovery of your health.- My love to the children.~ I am my dear Sally, yours very affectionately- John Jay" John Jay was elected to the First Continental Congress, elected President of the Continental Congress in 1778, appointed Minister of Spain, helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris, appointed US Secretary for Foreign Affairs, wrote five of the Federalist Papers, nominated and confirmed as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and elected Governor of New York. In 1801, he resigned from political life to a farmhouse he built in Bedford, New York. John Jay devoted the remainder of his life to the Episcopalian church and the antislavery cause. His wife Sally had taken ill in the late 1790s through her death in 1802. John Jay moved into the Bedford house once construction was completed in December of 1801. However, Sarah didn't join him until later because of illness. However, She died May 28th, 1802. Most likely this letter was written during the period between 1797-1802. The letter is framed with an engraving portrait of John Jay. It is in good condition.

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AMERICAN REVOLUTION 7. Richard Henry Lee " Our Friend G. Washingtons domestication does, I fear prohibit him from attending to the sale" Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1732–1794). Lee served as President of the Continental Congress, yet opposed the Constitution because it lacked a bill of rights. He served in the Senate and resigned after the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution. ALS, 3pgs, 6.75 x 8.75, New York July 16, 1789. Letter describing about being in the Senate, George Washington, personal news, and financial transactions. Letter does have losses of paper and some text by insect damage, else in good condition.Richared Henry Lee letters are quite scarce among the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Lee writes from New York to ?. In Part: “New York July 16, 1789 your letter of the 10th instant was delivered today in the Senate chamber after a long and most (inter)esting debate so that I have had no opportunity of ----out for the things you desire to be sent but Col. Fitzgerald’s stoop is not yet arrived here so that I suppose there’ll be time enough to find by the charge for some silversmith work that I had done here. The charge for workmanship only is 6/4 and ounce this currency which is 4/10 our money, so that the difference is not much between the charge here and with you- but probably the workmanship done here may be neater. …… For myself I shall have nothing to send because my remittance from Virginia have been nothing, and our prospect of wages for a long time to come, while the few things I have sent for my

family and the necessary close I have been obliged to bring for myself and servants the support of my houses has exhausted the cash I brought with me. Our friend G.Washingtons domestication does I fear prevent him from attending to the sale of my corn on the little Fob”. that I left him with for sale to supply my wants at this place- When you have opportunity I shall thank you for reminding him of this, as well as about the money Mr.W.A.Washington was to have paid me for Turner’s estate my brother Arthur being shortly to the dismissed from the treasury in consequences of the new arrangement about disposing of his furniture among this is a mahogany wine cellar like mine but a little larger his…If you give my love to my dear Nancy and my other friends and Alexandria yours most affectionately “Richard Henry Lee”.. . Letter is accompanied with framed cabinet photograph of an artist rendering of Richard Henry Lee a photo os a painting of Nancy Lee, and a copy of 1840 engraving of Leesburg, Virginia.

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8. James Logan (Philadelphia)

9. Andrew Oliver (Stamp Act)

James Logan, letter in reference to a mortgage signed by James Logan just a couple months before his death. Henlon Philadelphia , May 8, 17(51?). James Logan(October 20, 1674–October 31, 1751)was a statesman and scholar, was born in Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland, of Scottish descent and Quaker parentage. Logan served as colonial secretary to William Penn. he held a number of public offices, including Mayor of Philadelphia. He was a friend and mentor to Franklin and founding trustee of the College of Philadelphia, the predecessor of the University of Pennsylvania.

Rare signature of Andrew Oliver as povincial secretary to acting governor Spencer Phips. to the (March 28, 1706 – March 3, 1774) was a merchant and public official in the Province of Massachusetts Bay. Born into a wealthy and politically powerful merchant family, he is best known as the Massachusetts official responsible for implementing the provisions of the Stamp Act, as provincial secretary, for which he was burned in effigy. He never actually carried out those duties, and was later commissioned as the province's lieutenant governor. The first widely known acts of the Sons took place on August 14, 1765, when an effigy of Andrew Oliver (who was to be commissioned Distributor of Stamps for Massachusetts) was found hanging in a tree on Newbury street, along with a large boot with a devil climbing out of it. The boot was a play on the name of the Earl of Bute and the whole display was intended to establish an evil connection between Oliver and the Stamp Act. The sheriffs were told to remove the display but protested in fear of their lives, for a large crowd had formed at the scene. Before the evening a mob burned Oliver's property on Kilby street, then moved on to his house. There they beheaded the effigy and stoned the house as its occupants looked out in horror. They then moved to nearby Fort Hill were they built a large fire and burned what was left of the effigy. Most of the crowd dissipated at that point, however McIntosh and crew, then under cover of darkness, ransacked Oliver's abandoned home until midnight. On that evening it became very clear who ruled Boston. The British Militia, the Sheriffs and Justices, kept a low profile. No one dared respond to such violent force.

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10. Marquis de Lafayette French statesman and military officer (1757–1834) who became an intimate associate of George Washington and who advanced the American cause on both sides of the Atlantic. Though he espoused many of the principles behind the French Revolution while advocating a limited monarchy, extremist elements in the French Assembly declared him a traitor, whereupon he was jailed for five years. In 1824–1825 he revisited America, where he was hailed as a hero and granted a generous stipend and parcel of land. Attractive partly-printed DS, in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 11.25 x 10.75, December 12, 1789. A certificate of enrollment for Louis Rufuer, for the French national volunteer infantry. Signed at the bottom in black ink by Lafayette, and countersigned by several other officers. Double matted and framed with an engraving of Marchese Della Fayette (Lafayette). The Engraved portrait is listed in a book

by Carson, Hampton L. and titled The Unique Collection of Engraved Portraits. In this book, the engraved portrait is described as follows:IL MARCHESE DELLA FAYETTE. Full length in uniform, head in profile to left; standing, with chapeau under left arm; right hand extended; in the background military and view of the Bastille. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and scattered light soiling, signatures and writing are slightly faded but clearly visable otherwise fine condition. Written shortly after the start of the French Revolution, the National Guard was committed to defending Paris and to the revolution itself. Men like Lafayette and those under his command, like Dougoin, also played a role in turning members of the French army to their cause. French soldiers, swayed by the ideas of equality and liberty, began to resent the monarchy and became less willing to put down public uprisings when the arguments were political in nature. French soldiers, through contact with members of the Lafayette’s militia and French citizens, became committed to the revolution, at times to the point of mutiny. This certificate was granted not only during a period of reorganization within the French armed forces, but within the nation itself.

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11. George Washington Third-person ADS in Washington’s hand, signed in-full in the text, “George Washington,” one page, 6.25 x 3, June 2, 1773. Handwritten receipt, written on the back of advertisement for "Cards made by James McEvoy Card-maker in Ordinary to Her Majesty Piccadilly St. James's," reads, in full, “Received from George Washington the Sum of Twenty three pounds Currt for a dark bay horse sold him at Publick Vendue." Signed at the conclusion by John Lort. Document has been professionally inlaid into a slightly larger off-white sheet. Grandly double-cloth-matted and framed with a copy of the front of the advertisement, an engraved 15 shilling 1773 Pennsylvania note, three color images of Washington, and a small plaque, to an overall size of 47 x 29. In fine, clean condition. Both in his life as a Virginia planter and his career as a military man, George Washington embraced his affection for horses. One of the finest riders of his time, he actively participated in all facets of horsemanship, from breeding to racing, hunting to trading. This receipt “for a dark bay horse sold him at Publick Vendue,” holds distinction not only in its relation to the future president’s favorite hobby, but especially in its large, bold signature. Seldom signed with his entire name, this is a highly desirable example of his complete autograph, and is significantly larger than other full signatures that we have seen. Oversized.

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13. William Henry Harrison

Andrew Jackson signed land grant 8.5"x13" for Cincinnati Ohio, November 3rd, 1830. To a George Smith. Signature is a shade light but clearly visible. In Good condition.

Ninth President of the United States (1841), an American military officer and politician, and the first president to die in office. Harrison died on his 32nd day in office of complications from pneumonia, serving the shortest tenure in United States presidential history. Manuscript Indian related DS, signed at the conclusion "Wm H. Harrison A. d. C." one page 6.75 x 3.75, 1795. Military provision, Greeneville, August 5th 1795 In full: "The company will issue for the Miamis and El Rivers Indians one hundred and forty two Pounds of beef & flour, fifteen pounds of mutton & one hundred and ninety (?) gills of whisky. Central horizontal and vertical folds and a rough right edge, otherwise fine condition with an excellent, bold. Elegantly framed with portrait.signature. Harrison became aide-de-camp to General 'Mad Anthony' Wayne in 1793 and fought in the Indian Wars that began on June 30, 1794. He also took part in an expedition that erected Fort Recovery on the battlefield where St. Clair had been defeated two years earlier. In 1813, he defeated the British and Indians in the Battle of the Thames, in which Tecumseh was killed.

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14. Rare! John Tyler Signed Indian Land Grant John Tyler, 1790-1862. l0th President of the United States, 1841-1845. Partially printed Document Signed, John Tyler. Washington, [D.C.], September 21, 1841. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 11.5 x 17.5, June 1, 1843. “Whereas, Mic-Ho-ge one of the Creek tribe of Indians, by virtue of a Treaty between the United States and the said Creek tribe of Indians, made the 24th day of March 1832, became entitled, out of the Lands ceded to the United States by the said Treaty, to the East half of the Section, in Township Twenty Two of Range Twenty three East, in the Tallapoosa Land District Alabama, containing three hundred and nineteen acres, and sixty eight hundreths of an acre.” Signed at the conclusion by Tyler and countersigned by Recorder of the General Land Office J. Williamson. This is a clean, bright vellum document that measures 12" x 17". It has wrinkling that is typical of old vellum documents and both horizontal and vertical folds, likely from mailing. There are also a few small holes, but they are not obtrusive and do not affect Tyler's signature. On March 24, 1832, the Creek Tribe and US government agreed to the Treaty of Cusseta, which moved most of the tribe to Oklahoma. After two Creek rebellions with the military, most of them did move, with a few allowed to remain with land allotments and protection. Those remaining in Alabama eventually became the Poarch Band of the Creek Tribe, living on 230 acres on the only Federal reservation in Alabama. Around the beginning of Tyler’s second term, most land grants were secretarially-signed. In 30 years, only three of these Indian US Government land grant documents from 1832 have come up for auction. States on completion of the payment." The rarity suggests that possibly few tribal members sold their land, despite the clear intention of the treaty that the Creeks move westward. This document is an outstanding piece of memorabilia from the days of the Creek tribe in Alabama and the federal govemment's early dealings with the Native American tribes. It belongs in any presidential or Native American collection.

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15. John Tyler-Ships Papers Partly-printed DS as president, signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 20.75 x 16, July 30, 1841. Four language ship’s paper issued to “Franklin Luce", master or commander of the ship called Selma…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Pacific Ocean and laden with provisions, stores, and utensils for a whaling voyage.” Signed in the middle of the fourth panel by Tyler and countersigned by Secretary of Daniele Webster. Good condition, but has been mounted to a mat board, does have intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, old reinforcement along reverse of central vertical fold, scattered toning, and a couple of minor separations along folds. The white wafer seal is crisp and intact. A wellpreserved example with Tyler’s signature quite large and prominent. Oversized.

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16. Zachary Taylor Quite scarce ALS signed “Z. Taylor, Lt. Col 1st Regiment U.S.Infantry,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, Louisville Kentucky October 1, 1825. Letter to Roger ap Catesby Jones, Adjutant General of the US Army. In full: “I have the honor to enclose you here with copies of estimates which have been To Col. R. Jones Adjutant General U.S. Army forwarded to the quarter Master General. For clothing & Camp encampment required for the recovery service at Natchez in New Orleans. Very Respectively For Your Obedient Servant Zachary Taylor Lt. Colonel 1st regiment U.S. Infantry".

Beautifully framed with portrait of Taylor. At this point in his military career, Taylor was serving primarily in Washington, D. C., and recruiting duty, and it was not until several years later he became a national hero during the Indian Wars. Taylor letters from this early period of his military career are seldom seen.

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17. Abraham Lincoln (Assassination Blood Relic) Assassination Blood Relic. .75" x .75" snippet of blood-stained linen, being a part of a larger piece of bedding, described in a color photocopy that accompanies the lot as a "Relic from the death bed of Abraham Lincoln, stained with his blood. Taken from his death chamber. C. K. T." The fragment corresponds to a section in the bottom middle area. We include a copy of a 1961 letter from dealer Mary A. Benjamin claiming the larger blood-stained sheet was included in the papers of Charles K. Tuckerman, our first Minister to Greece (18681872) who was living in Washington, D.C. at the time of the assassination.

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18. U. S. Grant Naval Appointment Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 14.5 x 18.5, March 26, 1869. President Grant appoints George Richard Mason Tisle“a Master in in the Navy… in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Grant and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Adolph Edward Borie(quite rare on these documents, only served as secretary for a few months).Beautifully triple matted and framed to an overall size of 33 x 29. Intersecting folds, some scattered light wrinkling, and Grant’s signature a couple of shades light, but still quite prominent, otherwise fine condition. The blue seal is uniformly worn, but intact. Following the Civil War, the mighty US Navy—one of the most important factors in the Union’s victory—was greatly neglected. With the exception of a few scattered incidents, the Navy did not see military action again until the Spanish-American War in 1898, making this post-Civil War document highly desirable.

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US PRESIDENTS 19. U. S. Grant Naval Appointment Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 14.5 x 18.5, January 17, 1873. President Grant appoints Seaton Schroeder“a Lieutenant in in the Navy… in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Grant and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy George M. Robeson. Beautifully triple matted and framed to an overall size of 33.5 x 30. Intersecting folds, some scattered light wrinkling, and Grant’s fine dark signature, Document very fine condition. The blue seal is fine condition. Seaton had a illustrious career and later became an Admiral in the Navy. First He entered the United States Naval Academy in 1864, because of the American Civil War. After the civil war, he spent two years in the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) where he helped develop the Driggs-Schroeder rapid-fire gun in partnership with Navy Commander William H. Driggs. He returned to sea in 1890 as the Commanding Officer of Vesuvius. In 1893, he began a three-year tour as ordnance officer,Following his appointment as executive officer of the battleship Massachusetts (BB-2), he participated in the American blockade of Santiago, Cuba, during the Spanish–American War and was advanced three numbers in rank "for eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle" during five engagements between 31 May and 4 July 1898. He was appointed Naval governor of Guam on 19 July 1900, and there commanded Yosemite and later, Brutus (AC-15).

On 1 May 1903, Schroeder became Chief Intelligence Officer of the Navy.In 1906 he commanded various divisions in the Atlantic Fleet. Promoted to Rear Admiral in 1908, he hoisted his flag on Connecticut (BB-18) when he took command of the Atlantic Fleet on 8 March 1909.

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President Grant appoints Seaton Schroeder“a Lieutenant in in the Navy… in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Grant and countersigned

by Secretary of the Navy George M. Robeson.

Beautifully triple matted and framed to an overall size of 33.5 x 30.

Intersecting folds, some scattered light wrinkling, and Grant’s fine dark signature, Document very fine condition. The blue seal is fine condition. Seaton had a illustrious career and later became an Admiral in the Navy. First He entered the United States Naval Academy in 1864, because of the American Civil War. After the civil war, he spent two years in the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) where he helped develop the Driggs-Schroeder rapid-fire gun in partnership with Navy Commander William H. Driggs. He returned to sea in 1890 as the Commanding Officer of Vesuvius. In 1893, he began a three-year tour as ordnance officer,Following his appointment as executive officer of the battleship Massachusetts (BB-2), he participated in the American blockade of Santiago, Cuba, during the Spanish–American War and was advanced three numbers in rank "for eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle" during five engagements between 31 May and 4 July 1898. He was appointed Naval governor of Guam on 19 July 1900, and there commanded Yosemite and later, Brutus (AC-15). On 1 May 1903, Schroeder became Chief Intelligence Officer of the Navy.In 1906 he commanded various divisions in the Atlantic Fleet. Promoted to Rear Admiral in 1908, he hoisted his flag on Connecticut (BB-18) when he took command of the Atlantic Fleet on 8 March 1909.

21. U.S. Grant Military (Artillery) Appointment

Partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, May 22, 1875. President Grant appoints Anthony W. Vogdes, as “ First Lieutenant of the Fifth Regiment of Artillery in the service of the United States.” Neatly signed at the conclusion

by President Grant and countersigned by Secretary of War William W. Belknap. The blue War Office seal affixed to the upper left remains crisp and fully intact. Nice signatures of Belknap and Grant, fine condition. An attractive and desirable.

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22. Rutherford B. Hayes

23. Chester Aurthur

Signature as "R B Hayes" on 3-1/4x2 card. With fine full-color portrait for making a striking wallhanging

Signature as "R B Hayes" on 3-1/4x2 card. With fine full-color portrait for making a striking wall-hanging

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24. Benjamin Harrison Unique signature as President 9/20/1889. along with wife Caroline Scott Harrison's signature in the rare full form.

Harrison's private secretary for all four years has signed at the bottom and could easily be matted out or removed.

Fine condition.

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25. William McKinley Executive Mansion card Very desirable Executive Mansion card, boldly signed in black ink, “William McKinley.” A few insignificant marks and nicks to the surface, and a toning line, otherwise fine condition. After McKinley's assassination when Roosevelt succeeded him in office, he had the remaining Executive Mansion stationery printed with black borders in McKinley’s memory, and after a month-long morning period had new cards and stationery printed with the words ‘White House,’ replacing ‘Executive Mansion.’

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US PRESIDENTS 26. William McKinley Jr. DS President of the U. S. DS – a partially printed Member’s Pass admitting Mr. Baruch to the Visitors Gallery of the House of Representatives. Completed in his hand and signed by McKinley as a member of Congress from Ohio June 26, 1890. On heavy card stock 4¼ x 2¾. Mounting traces on back, but otherwise very fine condition. Interesting piece.

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28. William Howard Taft Autographed and Signed Engraving

27. Roosevelt ALS Roosevelt works to get photos to a writer ALS, one page, 4.5 x 3.5, Sagamore Hill letterhead, April 16, 1916. Letter to “Bridger,” possibly Harry St. John Bridger, the British explorer and author. In full: “Are there duplicates of the photos that the writer enclosed desires? If not, I suppose that at his expense they could be made? Will you direct one of your clerks to answer him?” Letter has been neatly and removably encapsulated. In fine condition, with light overall feathering of ink to text and signature, a uniform shade of mild toning, and small mounting remnants to reverse.

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Masterful print of Taft is artist-signed by “Schneider” in the border.Signed as well in the center in pencil “Sincerely Yours Wm. H. Taft.” Print is about 13 x 17”, framed overall to about 15 x 19”.

Above the print "Copyrighted 1909 by Wm Barimore, New York" and below the print Barimore Publishing Co. New York. William Howard Taft (1857-1930) is the only person to have held both offices of President of the United States (1909-1913) and Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court (1921-1930).

CONDITION: Very good, not examined out of frame.

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29. William Howard Taft TLS March 29, 1904. Interesting letter to Bishop O'Gorman regarding the fact that the President "thinks it would be better if a letter could be written to me of inquiry from Rome, upon which I could make a very full statement"

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30. Woodrow Wilson TLS as President A signed 2 pg. TLS on White House stationary by President Woodrow Wilson, dated September 13th 1915. The letter is to Asbury Lever a member of the United States House of Representatives for South Carolina. Lever was the chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture (Sixty-third through Sixty-fifth Congresses). His major legislative achievements were in the area of state and federal efforts in agricultural and rural life. Major bills were the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 that established the Cooperative Extension Service, the Cotton Futures Act of 1914, the Cotton Warehouse Act of 1916, Federal Farm Loan Act of 1916 that created the Farm Credit Administration, and the Food and Fuel Control Act of 1917. Lerter reads in part:” .. I wish with all his heart that he could be present at the celebration of the centennial of the Pendleton Farmer Society, unhappily, my duties here are of such a sort and so pressing that it seems my absolute duty to remain at my post in Washington. …..regarding a matter so near to our hearts as the national policy with respect to agriculture. You know my deep interest in the question of rural credits and in every question which affects the farming industry of the country, and I am looking forward with interest not only, but with confidence, to legislation at the approaching Congress which will be of material benefit to the framers of the country. They deserve our constant and watchful thought in every matter which concerns the development of their great industry……. Cordially and sincerely yours, Woodrow Wilson.” The Pendleton Farmer Society was organized June 12, 1815 by a group of prominent agriculturists from the Pendleton area, the society continues to provide a forum for scientific agricultural technology by land users while stressing the need for and the importance of agricultural research.

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up 31. Warren G. Harding Marion County Bank check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Harding, “W. G. Harding,” payable to Pittsburgh Life & Trust Co. for $85.62, June 25th 1908.Possibly to pay for Harding's own Life insurance policy. In fine condition. Harding owned the Marion Daily Star newspaper, headquartered in the seat of Marion County, Ohio. Fine example with beautiful engraved portrait of the President.

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33. Herbert Hoover TLS. To J.B. Kirkland regarding the raising of $50,000 to build a dormitory at The Southern Industrial Institute for 50 boys. Fine condition with usual folds.

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35. Franklin D. Roosvelt

President of the U.S. LS as president.

On January 9, 1933, Hoover writes to Pennsylvania congressman James M. Beck. “Thanks for your letter of January 6th. I have already drafted a Message to the Congress on the subject you mention. I will be sending it up in a few days and would be grateful for any support you can give to it. Yours faithfully. Hoover was in the last two months of his presidency, having lost In the previous November election to F.D.R.

Full signature cut from check.

Comes with fine Bureau of Printing and Engraving engraved portrait.

Framed together they will make an outstanding wall hanging.

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36. Harry S. Truman President of the U.S. LS dated April 2, 1942 on Senate letterhead as a wartime member of the Interstate Commerce Committee to a constituent. The addressee is a former military officer seeking Truman’s help in getting his commission reinstated. Truman explains here that his correspondent is not being punished by the War Dept. but that there are regulations in force that deal with the subject. He doesn’t think there is a chance of success until present restrictions are removed.

He wisely adds, “…and political interference in the matter is likely to do your case more harm than good.”

This is a fine example of Truman’s straightforwardness. Punch file holes at top do not affect the text.

37. Harry Truman TLS, one page, 6.75 x 9.75, personal letterhead, March 6th, 1961. Letter to a Mr. Bittenbender, in full: In fine condition.

Comes with block of Truman USPS stamps for framing.

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Min Bid $100, EST: $150 and up 38. Harry Truman Vintage BW matte-finish 8"x10" photo of Truman, uninscribed signed in ink, “Harry Truman.” In good condition, with slight wear and does have mild crease in upper middle, but does not detract form photo.

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39. Harry S. Truman

40. Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower

President of the U.S. Letter as president on White House letterhead dated December 11, 1952. To Carl Claudy, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association thanking him warmly for a book about service rendered by Freemasons to the Armed Forces. In part, “You and John Cunningham can certainly be justifiably proud ot this interesting history and I am glad you both autographed it for me. I know I shall often enjoy rereading some of the events familiar to me in this volume.”

Fine condition.

Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower TLS's signed.

Dwight Eisenhower TLS on his personal stationary which was typed Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, December 1, 1951. The letter is a thank you for the book No Phoenix - No Ashes and to send the other Maple Press Volume to Columbia and Gettysburg when he returns to the US. The other signed letter is a thank you TLS from Mamie Eisenhower. both in fine condition, Dwight's signature does have a two small smudge marks in signature.

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41. Dwight D. Eisenhower President of the U.S. LS on White House letterhead April 28, 1960. A warm congratulatory letter on the addressee’s 50th anniversary as a Senate employee. In part, “Your service to your country, over a long period, provides an example of dedication that would be hard to equal. I wish for you many future years of happiness and health. With my personal thanks for the many courtesies you have extended to me.”

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42. John F. Kennedy President of the U.S. Autograph manuscript unsigned. 2 pp, front and back on a 6 ¼ x 9 ½ “ sheet’ of letterhead of the United States Senate Labor and Public Welfare Government Operations Committee. This is the second sheet of Kennedy’s notes for a speech he delivered when a Senator. He made these notes from A. Lawrence Lowell’s “Conflict of Principles”, which was published in 1932. Evelyn Lincoln, JFK’s secretary, translated this scrawl into legibility for its owner, who sold it to the consignor. It says, Lowell/Lawrence Holmes said to him that the art of life consists in making correct guesses on insufficient information – insufficient because we can never know all the elements that enter into a right decision. 1st Compromise means many things besides deserting principle. It often signifies getting as much as can be attained at the time, rather than lose by striving for the impossible. 2nd The term may imply no departure whatever from the principle at stake or from the end sought, but a selection of the means that will be most likely to attain the result desired and thus carry into effect the principle behind it. “The process is often painful, and involves either a conflict or a compromise – that is an adjustment of conflicting principles & neither of them strictly true, to the nearest feasible approximation to the proportionate amount of truth each contains under actual conditions.” One can only wish that today’s politicians could accept and adopt the view of compromise that Kennedy obviously espoused. 147 words in JFK’s handwriting provide a historic peek into his thinking about governing.

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US PRESIDENTS 43. John F. Kennedy TLS as president, one page, 6 x 8.5, pale green White House letterhead, March 29, 1961. Letter of thanks for a book sent by Lewis Mumford of New York. In full: “It was exceedingly kind of you to send me an advance copy of your forthcoming book, The City In History.TLS as president, one page, 6 x 8.5, pale green White House letterhead, March 29, 1961. Letter of thanks for a book sent by Lewis Mumford of New York. In full: “It was exceedingly kind of you to send me an advance copy of your forthcoming book, The City In History. I am delighted to have this book in my personal collection, and I know that both my family and I will turn to it often. It is heartening that you have been able to synthesize in this one book so many of your insights on the role of the city in the development of Western culture. I hope that during my Administration we shall be able to alleviate some of the glaring urban needs which you describe and analyze so powerfully.” Archivally double matted and framed with a portrait of Kennedy and a name plaque to an overall size of 21.25 x 16.5. In fine, clean condition. Kennedy took great care in endorsing the nation's culture, honoring leading writers, artists, poets, and musicians throughout his presidency. Kennedy also sought to raise aesthetic standards in the design of federal buildings and promoted historic preservation. Mumford, this letter’s recipient, was internationally renowned for his writings on cities, architecture, technology, literature, and modern life, and once praised JFK as ‘the first American President to give art, literature and music a place of dignity in the national life.’

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44. Lyndon Johnson TLS as president, one page, 6 x 8.5, pale green White House letterhead, March 29, 1961. Letter of thanks for a book sent by Lewis Mumford of New York. In full: “It was exceedingly kind of you to send me an advance copy of your forthcoming book, The City In History.TLS as president, one page, 6 x 8.5, pale green White House letterhead, March 29, 1961. Letter of thanks for a book sent by Lewis Mumford of New York. In full: “It was exceedingly kind of you to send me an advance copy of your forthcoming book, The City In History. I am delighted to have this book in my personal collection, and I know that both my family and I will turn to it often. It is heartening that you have been able to synthesize in this one book so many of your insights on the role of the city in the development of Western culture. I hope that during my Administration we shall be able to alleviate some of the glaring urban needs which you describe and analyze so powerfully.” Archivally double matted and framed with a portrait of Kennedy and a name plaque to an overall size of 21.25 x 16.5. In fine, clean condition. Kennedy took great care in endorsing the nation's culture, honoring leading writers, artists, poets, and musicians throughout his presidency. Kennedy also sought to raise aesthetic standards in the design of federal buildings and promoted historic preservation. Mumford, this letter’s recipient, was internationally renowned for his writings on cities, architecture, technology, literature, and modern life, and once praised JFK as ‘the first American President to give art, literature and music a place of dignity in the national life.’

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46. Richard Nixon

TLS, Dec. 10, 1968, to famous chanteuse "Hildegarde," with lengthy, interesting content 'quoting Churchill, etc. Comes with New York Times obituary of Hildegarde.

Vintage ISP " To Tom Geraci, With every Good Wish, From Richard Nixon". 8xl0 Newman photo. Double-weight matte finish.

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47. Richard Nixon President of the U.S. LS January 21, 1954 on letterhead of the Office of the Vice President to good friends Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Presbrey.

Mrs. Presbrey was Martha Rountree, founder and first moderator of Meet the Press. “This is just a note to tell you how very sorry Pat and I were to learn that your house in Virginia had burned down. I understand you have many wonderful old books and cherished possessions in the house which cannot be replaced and while I know there is not much any one can say to be of assistance to you we just wanted you to know that our thoughts have been with you. Pat joins me in sending our very best wishes. Boldly signed “Dick”.

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49. Gerald R. Ford President of the US. DS Aug. 29, 1974. This is a check bearing the printed names “Hon. Gerald R. Ford” and “Mrs. Betty B. Ford”, The check is drawn on the First National Bank of Washington to the order of Bergmann’s, Inc. for $33.34. Bergmann’s is a long-time D. C. laundry and dry cleaner. The date, payee, and amount are typed. Checks signed as president are quite rare and prized by collectors. Ford had been president for only 20 days when he wrote this one.

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48. Four Presidents Signed Photo Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter and Reagan.

Color photograph of Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Gerald R. Ford, and Jimmy Carter, 12 x 14½ in., The four Presidents share a light moment on October 8, 1981, as they gather in the Blue Room of the White House prior to the departure of Nixon, Ford, and Carter for Cairo to represent the United States at the funeral of assassinated Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. President Reagan did not attend because of concerns for his safety. Three of the four Presidents (Reagan, Ford, and Carter) have signed the picture above his image. Carter has signed across the dark background. Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 23 in.

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US PRESIDENTS 50. Gerald Ford & Bob Hope playing Golf Hope, Bob and Ford, Gerald: ISP. Color 8x10 of Hope and President Ford on the green as they played golf in Nicklaus's Memorial Tournament.

Signed by both. Hope has added "Thanks for the Memory."

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up 51. Jimmy Carter President of the U.S. On November 3, 1980, the day before the election that he lost to Ronald Reagan, President Carter made a speech at a rally in Granite City, Illinois.

He particularly addressed issues concerning the steel industry, as Granite City Works, a subsidiary of U. S. Steel, was the city’s largest employer. Offered here is a document which represents a portion of Carter’s speech typescript. One page on White House Stationery.

Carter has made a number of edits to the script, including nine words he hand printed to be inserted. He has also penned “SUSAN CARD”, representing instructions to Susan Clough, his secretary, to put the script on a card. Included is a printed copy of the entire speech.

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53. Ronald Reagan President of the U. S. – A 10-page typescript of the speech Reagan made at the convention of the National Consumer Finance Association in Los Angeles October 1, 1963. Inscribed “To Robert Hudson with very best wishes Ronald Reagan.” Accompanied by a card stating “This comes with Governor Reagan’s compliments and warm regards.”

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A nice 10x8 color photo Of Reagan with Nancy, Carmen Domingo and unidentified man. Dated September 18, 1980 Bold signature with nice contrast in light area. Fine.

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54. Florence Harding ALS. Remarkable six-page letter on mourning stationery written just months after President Harding's death to Surgeon-General Carl Sawyer, the Harding's personal physician from Marion regarding details such as what to do about "the Loco" the Harding's Locomobile, etc. Very interesting piece of history.

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55. Eleanor Roosevelt A Typed Signed small thank you note for the invitation to attend the National Life Luncheon on July 11th of the N.A.A.C.P at Philadelphia, but she would not be able to attend. The TLS is attached to a photo of another annual meeting in Little Rock where Mrs. Roosevelt was able to attend. On the back of the photo it is stamped The CRISIS which is a magazine that was founded by W. E. B. Du Bois.

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56. Hilary Clinton, Laura Bush and Mit Romney Lot of 3 hardcover books signed by Hilary Clinton, Laura Bush and Mit Romney. All 3 books individually singed and are hardcover

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CHARLE GUITEAU 57. Guiteau Collection (Garfield Assasination), With Guilty Plea signed by the 12 Jurors!

(GARFIELD ASSASSINATION) Charles Guiteau, a disappointed office seeker, shot President Garfield at a rail station in Baltimore on July 2, 1881. Garfeld died on September 19. Guiteau was tried, convicted and hung the following year. Offered here is a rare collection of documents related to that assassination. (A) An ALS by Guiteau, undated but written during his imprisonment, to Ainsworth Rand Spofford, who had been appointed by Lincoln to the post of Congressional Librarian. On an 8½ x 11 sheet apparently torn from a bound note book, Guiteau wrote in dark ink as follows: To Mr. Spofford Congressional Librarian I am about to issue a book entitled The Life and Theology of Charles Guiteau Prepared by himself. It will consist of two parts 1. My Life. 2. My Theology. It will make about 500 pages of a good sized book. It will be published entire in the New York Herald in sections; then in book form probably by the Harpers in New York. The bearer Mr. Nordhoff is the Herald reporter & he will pay you a dollar for the copyright. Please copyright it in my name (residence Chicago Ill.) & send me information of this copyright. Address me here, care of your brother, the Warden. (B) Four photos of Guiteau – (Forbes Albertype, Boston) from photographs taken by C.M.Bell, Washingon, D.C., July 4, 1881. These were on a sheet about 7 ½ x 10 ½, which has been divided horizontally so that there are 2 photos on each piece. One has a piece missing from the lower right corner but the image is not affected. (C) A clipping 8 ½ x 11 from the February 4, 1882 issue of Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper bearing individual photographs of the 12 Guiteau trial jurors. Some staining at right edge does not affect the photos, and a small piece missing from one of the photos is of little significance. As one would expect, the jurors are all men, one of whom is African-American. (D) A document attesting to the conviction signed by all 12 of the jurors.Supreme Court of the District of Columbia The United States vs. Charles J. Guiteau Criminal No. 14056 Indictment for murder of James A.Garfield January 25, 1882, found guilty as Indicted by the following jury Below all 12 jurors have signed their names. An incredible piece of presidential history.

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58. William H. Taft Supreme Court 9"x12.5" Signed by all 9 justices William H. Taft Supreme Court Photograph, circa 1927, signed by all 9 justices, including Taft, the only president to later become a Supreme Court chief justice. Black and white photograph by Harris & Ewing shows four seated and five standing justices, with Taft in the center. The justices, all signing below the image, include Taft, James C. McReynolds, Oliver W. Holmes Jr., Edward T. Sanford, George Sutherland, Pierce Butler, Willis Van Devanter, Joseph McKenna, and Louis D. Brandeis. Image size 8-7/8" x 12-1/2" , Sight 11" x 14", framed 13" x 16". Provenance: Descended in the family of William Thomas Hammock, an attorney who became Assistant Attorney General of Arkansas.

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59. Benjamin N. Cardozo - Supreme Court Nice Vintage ink signature, “Benjamin N. Cardozo,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. Cardozo is remembered for his significant influence on the development of American common law in the 20th century, in addition to his philosophy and vivid prose style.

Cardozo served on the Supreme Court six years, from 1932 until his death in 1938. Many of his landmark decisions were delivered during his eighteen-year tenure on the New York Court of Appeals, the highest court of that state.

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60. Albert Gallatin Albert Gallatin Treasurer of the US, promises to pays off the Loans of The United States!

Albert Gallatin (1761 – 1849)Served as a Congressman, Senator, United States Ambassador and was the longest-serving United States Secretary of the Treasury.

In 1831, he helped found the University of the City of New York, now New York University. Albert Gallatin Treasurer of the US, promises to pays off the Loans of The United States! Important Gallatin letter, paying off the Bank of the United States the loans owed from the United States. This letter could use further research to identify exactly what these loans where for?

Letter in full: "Treasury Department September 6, 1805 Sir, I have the honor to inform you that I intend to pay on the 30th Instant to the Bank of The United States the balance of the loans obtained from that institution by the United States and amounting to several hundred thousand dollars.

I have the honor to be Respectfully Sir your Obed’t Serv Albert Gallatin Thomas Willing Esq. Philadelphia"

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HISTORICAL 61. William A. Wheeler Representative from New York and 19th Vice President of the United States. ALS datelined Washington January 2, 1862 to a John Van Vechten. Letter talks about Mr Stanton keeping his word and that he will do his best with Mr. Palmer to secure his choice... Wheeler is considered one of the most honest and respected politicians of the 19th century. Almost 100 years later, Allan Nevins refers to Wheeler in his introduction to John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage.(John F. Kennedy, Profiles in Courage (New York, 1956), p. xiv.)

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62. Daniel Webter, Appoints Consul of the United States at Santa Fe, in the Mexican Republic Autograph document signed, March 4, 1842, City of Washington. United States of America, Department of State document confirming the bearer, Manuel Alvarez as "Consul of the United States at Santa Fe, in the Mexican Republic." 20 lines in sepia ink and signed by Webster as Secretary of State; bearing seal - 14 in. x 9 1/2 in. This is an important appointment for the Santa Fe region of Manuel Alvarez, a Spanish-born Santa Fe trader who became lieutenant-governor of New Mexico and for a period was acting Governor while Governor Henry Connelly was absent. During the Texan Santa Fe Expedition of 1841, which the Mexicans saw as a military invasion, created a crisis in Santa Fe. The local American merchants were subject to popular and official attacks. When the expedition approached Santa Fe, Alvarez asked Governor Manuel Armijo for permission to go out and talk with the leader, but was refused. Alvarez later was wounded and narrowly escaped death from an angry crowd.This crisis blew over, Alvarez served as acting consul until the U.S. occupation in 1846, then lieutenant-governor of New Mexico. Rare to find early pieces form this period while Santa Fe was a territory.

Min Bid $100, EST: $700 and up 63. Charles O’Conor Charles O’Conor served as senior counsel for Jefferson Davis, the former President of the Confederate States of America, who had been indicted for treason. O’Conor is also noted for prosecuting William M. “Boss” Tweed, the infamous politician and head of the New York City Democratic political machine. ALS by O'Conor likely in reference to the Tweed ring scandal and his involvement with "thief-hunting"to a Alfred Wilkinson in Syracuse, N.Y. It is interesting to note that Alfred's father John Wilkinson, was the person who named the village of "Syracuse" from a poem he read about an ancient city. Letter in full" New York, Nov 6th, 1873. My Dear Sir, I concur with you in felicitating the country on the result. Please to present my congratulations with your own to the Attorney Generalelect: But I beg both you and him to understand that I never had the slightest desire or even willingness to be occupied in thief-hunting. I was always a conscript, forced into the service against my will and had throughout a determination to seek relief from its toils the moment it could be done without discredit.- I am Dear Sir Yours Truly, Cl. O'Conor.

Alfred Wilkinson Esq. Syracuse, NY." Charles O’Conor was also a presidential candidate in 1872, the first Irish Catholic to try to attain the office. He died in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

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64. Henry Cabot Lodge Important 4 pg TLS on United State Letterhead from Henry Cabot Lodge to William Henry Moody (Secretary of the Navy under Roosevelt at the time)marked personal dated October 18,1902. Lodge (had the role (but not the official title) of the first Senate Majority Leader, at the time. This letter is very historical and explains Lodge and the Presidents stance on the coal strike going out west and then he goes into the Reciprocity and the Newfoundland “Free Trade” treaty. A Sir Robert Bond Newfoundland’s premier wanted to have a free trade treaty related to the Fisheries and selling bait and Lodge was against the treaty being signed and goes into detail how it could effect the coming elections. This letter is goes into detail his and the US stance and, writes that he heard that it might have already been signed which “ has troubled him very much”.

Letter in part:” Nahant, Mass ,Oct. 18th 1902 Dear Mr. Moody …I have taken the exact position which you held and have taken in your speech …..while we might in a revision obtain free hides, without a concession and coal, also for special regards without making concessions, that we cannot hope to get free iron, free lumber and free wool, without large concessions, which would be disastrous to nearly all our industries. I have argued this with the utmost plainness; the governor has taken the same position, so has Gillette and my own argument have been thoroughly well received for I think they understand that I’m telling the truth. ….. We are the principal speakers and I think this has given the tone to our campaign. ….I think it of the utmost importance that you should make at least four speeches here, one at Haverhill and one at Gloucester, for although I think Gardner’s election reasonably safe there is a certain amount of soreness, and your influence which is equally by that of no one else could do a great deal of good here. …..The settlement of the coal strike of course, was the turning point, but we have taken the stump, and it is obvious in the western part of the state once I have just returned that the tide is running with us, I think we shall elect the governor handsomely in the local conditions in the districts are favorably owing to Democratic quarrels in one or two places, and I expect we shall elect 12 of the 14 Congressman. ……..

Mr. Hay has been telegraphing me about closing the Newfoundland Treaty with Sir Robert Bond. I have been begging him to hold off until after the election at least you know how sensitive glue coaster is in them. Report of a treaty might throw the city heavily against us with disastrous effect on the district. Today I find here a long letter from Jordan examining Sir Robert Bond’s position which he strongly condemns. I have sent it to the Secretary of State. The papers say that the treaty has been signed. If so it has been signed over my earnest protest, for I begged that they should not sign until they had heard from some of Gloucester people or talk it over with you….. no Massachusetts senator, no matter how much he desires the treaty on general grounds, as I do could overlook the interest of our great fisheries. This is troubled me very much and I hope you will have an opportunity before it is too late to talk with both the Secretary of State and the President in regard to it. You know Gloucester as thoroughly as any living man and I need not say more to you about the danger to us politically of any treaty which they think there is injurious to their interest.

Very Sincerely Yours H.C. Lodge.”

Min Bid $100, EST: $200 and up 65. George Henry Stebbins Stebbins(1811-81), Democratic MOC from New York: ALS, 4 pp., 8 x 5, New Brighton, July 1864, to an unidentified correspondent: "I have recd a long private letter from the Ex Secty [Secretary of the Treasury Salmon Chase] which confirms all you intimate. His language is very plain and explicit. Am I not right in the conclusion that the precipitate and purely political act of Lincoln in attempting to destroy Mr. Chase after his three & one half years of fearful laboring will result in the loss of his throne? Will not the Ex Secty be in the field, he competing for the crown? His letter to me is friend [sic] with a kind of magnetism that inspires these reflections. I regret the failure of my plans, but am I not [? strong] with the new Secty [William P. Fessenden], as it is said I am with the whole administration?" During the end of Lincoln's first term as president, his chances for reelection appeared grim. Salmon Chase pursued his personal presidential ambitions at this point. In a fit of displeasure with the president, Chase submitted his resignation from the cabinet, only to have Lincoln unexpectedly accept it. Fessenden succeeded Chase 4 days before this letter was written

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HEADS OF STATE/ROYALTY 66. 911 Historic Signed Photo 911 - Unique and historic handwritten/signed first words whispered to George W. Bush on 9/11/2001 by his Chief of Staff Andy Card.

"A second plane hit the second tower. America is under attack!" inscribed, signed and dated "Andy Card on 9/11/2001 I" in silver sharpie pen on an 11xl4 iconic photograph taken during the actual moment President Bush was informed of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. The President was in Florida attending an educational event at Booker Elementary School on the morning of 9/11/2001 when the world changing event occurred. Impeccable provenance signed in person at a Washington D.C. political event and includes a JSA.

Min Bid $100, EST: $300 and up 67. King James II King James II 1633-1701 signed letter and subscribed 'Votre bon Amy Jacques R' to Count Coprara auditor of the Rota in Rome, a single sheet 2 page folio with address leaf and embossed paper seal having some browning^ heavy creases and minor holes issued at St Germain en Laye dated 18th October 1693, clear script in good condition.

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69. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Signed Oversize Photo Royalty HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother signed portrait photograph depicting Her Majesty wearing The Order of The Garter Royal family Orders and jewels signed and dated Elizabeth R 1957 in good clean condition overall size 15.5" x 21". Rare in signed photos of the beauty and size.

68. King Edward VIII 1894-1936 and King George VI 1895-1952 signed letters Selection of King Edward VIII 1894-1936 and King George VI 1895-1952 signed letters in relation to a School Cricket match between Eton v Harrow at Lord's including 2x letters dated July 18th 1905 on Marlborough Pall Mall headed note paper to 'Mr Green Thanking him for his kindness at Lord's' signed Edward and Albert^ 1x reply letter to the Prince Edward 'Thanking them for their letters'^ other letters include correspondence between Mr C E Green and Henry P Hansel in regards to the cricket match (Henry Hansell was the tutor to the young Princes in 1905) all letters dated some with original envelopes and all hand written on single sheets^ most with headed Marlborough House notepaper and one with Abergeldie Castle all letters in very good clean condition all in ink except one letter in pencil (8 letters)

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70. Eugénie de Montijo wife of Napoleon III Uncommon letter form Eugenie de Montijo de Guzman, de MONTIJO de GUZMAN (18261920). 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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71. Indira Gandhi Bold ink signature, “Indira Gandhi,” on the back of a postcard showing the Khajuraho Temples in India 4x 5.5.Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi (19 November 1917 – 31 October 1984) was the third Prime Minister of India and a central figure of the Indian National Congress party. Gandhi, who served from 1966 to 1977 and then again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984, is the second-longest-serving Prime Minister of India and the only woman to hold the office.

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73. Cuba Operacion Granma Habana 1956 Cuba Operacion Granma Habana Booklet scarce Cuban 'Album Expedicionarios del Granma' about the expedition to Cuba in the Granma Yacht, December 2, 1956, inside the book has the photo of all expeditionary like Fidel CastroRaul Castro-Che Guevara- Camilo Cienfuegos- Ciro Redondo-Luis Arcos Bergnes, Juan Almeida BosqueCalixto Garcia- Efigenio Almejeiras^ Faustino Perez^ Mario Chanes, Universo Sanchez^ Ramiro Valdes, the book has some wear throughout, overall condition average to good^ pages are generally clean overall size 15.5 x 10.5cm

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72. Juan Peron and Gina Lollobrigida Archive Juan Peron was overthrown as president of Argentina in a 1955 coup d'etat. His wife, the hugely popular Eva Duarte, was the inspiration for the opera "Evita." During one of Peron's highly disputed elections, a photograph of him walking abreast of Gina Lolobrigida was doctored by opposition forces to create the appearance of Gina being in the nude. Juan Duarte, Eva's older brother became Peron's private secretary, gaining a reputation for filandry and corruption, committed suicide by a gunshot in the head. Archive includes original 5x4 photograph, small copy photo, copy enlarged to 6x5; two TLSs of Duarte on official engraved as "private secretary of the president of the nation Argentina"; 4x6 Lopez Vaguil portrait of Peron; receipt for contribution to the monument of Eva Peron; cancelled Argentinian postal savings stamps. Eight items in all.

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CIVIL WAR 74. ELMER ELLSWORTH SIGNED ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION AND MUSTER ROLL FOR THE CADET ATTACHMENT TO THE 60TH ILLINOIS MILITIA EllSWORTH WAS THE FIRST SOLDIER KILLED IN THE CIVIL WAR! Dated Chicago, April 29, 1859. Four pages, manuscript on lined paper, including petition and muster roll, signed Maj. E.E. Ellsworth. In custom slipcase. 12.75"h.

8.75"w Elmer Ellsworth (1837-1861) was an ambitious young man whose rise to prominence was cut short on May 24, 1861 when he became the first Union soldier killed in the Civil War. He was killed in the process of removing a Confederate flag from the roof of a Virginia hotel.

Ironically and tragically, Ellsworth, the man who had worked to prepare men of Illinois for war, was the first casualty of the Civil War. On May 24, 1861, Ellsworth, the recently appointed head of militias, led the New York Fire Zouaves to Alexandria. He saw a Confederate flag hanging above the Marshall House Hotel.

Afraid that his men might grow excited at the sight of it, he and another man went up the stairs to remove the flag. While descending the stairs James W. Jackson, the owner of the hotel, appeared and shot Ellsworth. Elmer E. Ellsworth was twenty-four years old. The whole Northern United States mourned Ellsworth's death.

The Rockford Register editor wrote, "In Rockford Col. Ellsworth was well known and our citizens were cast into the deepest gloom when the telegraph brought the news of his death." When Lincoln heard of Ellsworth's death, he was shocked. He demanded that the body lie in state in the White House, until its return to Ellsworth's hometown in New York.

This historical document is accompanied with 5 rare period CDV's of related to Ellsworth. (1) An Mathew Brady image(1861) of Ellsworth backmarked form Anthony and Brady Galleries. (2) Image of Ellsworth done by Gurney and Son, 1863. (3) A rare period photo showing The Marshall House, in Alexandria, Va. where he was shot, back marked Bowden, Taylor & Co. Alexandra, Va. (4) is an unmounted original photo of Corporal Francis E. Brownell, the one who killed James Jackson and later was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. The last photo shows one of Ellsworth's Chicago Zouaves, stamped L.N. Schmidt, 302 Milw.

Ave. Chicago. This is truly a One of a Kind Treasure and collection which would be the Pinnacle of any Civil War collection.

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WWW.OAKAUCTIONS.COM 75. RARE AUTOGRAPHED PROMISSORY NOTE BY GEORGE A. CUSTER Extremely rare full" George A. Custer" autograph!. A partially printed promissory note in which Custer agrees to pay within six months "Four Hundred Dollars with interest at 10 per cent/Value received, this note is secured by a mortgage legally stamped." Lovely vignette of Liberty with cap, flag and fasces at left; dog below. Black on blue paper, signed in blue ink. Note is on a light blue paper measuring 8" x 3-1/2", Topeka, Kansas, November 1, 1870 Clearly he and other officers were investing in land just as the railroads - in this case, probably the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe - were reaching into the former wilderness. SIZE: 8" x 3-2/1". PROVENANCE: General George A and Elizabeth Custer, Margaret Flood (Libbie Custer's personal assistant), Spink Smythe, Lot 1080, August 22, 2012. CONDITION: Very lightly machine canceled over signature.

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76. GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER CIVIL WAR AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SEPTEMBER 14, 1864 1-page letter in pencil, octavo. Sandy Hook, MD, September 14, 1864. After rushing from Washington, where he had enjoyed a few brief days with his wife, Libbie, to join Gen. Philip Sheridan at Harpers Ferry, WV, he wires back to Mr. Stires at the Metropolitan Hotel asking him to "Call at the National and get an express package for me." Sheridan had summoned his daring cavalry commander in haste after General Ulysses S Grant ordered Sheridan to get back to the business of neutralizing Confederate General Jubal Early, who had been making raids into West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, The armies soon clashed for a third time at Winchester, VA on September 19th. Sheridan and Custer were victorious in the battle, after which the Union would have the upper hand in the Shenandoah Valley, ultimately earasing the threat posed by Early's forces. PROVENANCE: General George A and Elizabeth Custer, Margaret Flood (Libbie Custer's personal assistant), Spink Smythe,sale.

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77. Jefferson Davis Jefferson Davis (1808-1889). Sole President of the Confederate States of America (1861-1865). ALS as US Senator from Mississippi (18571861). 2pp. Dated January 20, 1858, from the Senate Chamber, signed Jeffn. Davis. Addressed to Hon. I. Toucey, Secretary of the Navy.

A letter in which Davis introduces A.S. Worth and recommends the young man as an applicant for a lieutenancy in the US Marines.

Davis identifies Worth as the son of US Naval Officer Algernon S. Worth and nephew to famed General William J. Worth.

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CIVIL WAR 79. John A. Logan John A. Logan ALS dated September 30, 1870 in ink to a L. B. Pugh talking about being happy to accept the invitation to do a lecture an that he is in the middle of some political campaigning and will not now his philosophical condition, when he is done. Letter iin fine condition accompanied with an old photo card . Logan was a American military officer and statesman (1826–1886) who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. An activist on behalf of veterans’ affairs, Logan was instrumental in the creation of Memorial Day as a public holiday.

Min Bid $100, EST: $150 and up 78. Joeseph E. Johnston ALS signed “J. E. Johnston,” 1 pg, 7.25 x 8, October 24, 1885. A nice letter of invitation to a J.H. Miller, that he would meet him anytime in New York or "wherever I may find myself near you".

The writing and signature are bold black so contrast is fine, but bottom is trimmed off and does have dark discoloration and toning throughout. Joseph Eggleston Johnston (February 3, 1807 – March 21, 1891) was a career U.S. Army officer, serving with distinction in the Mexican-American War and Seminole Wars, and was also one of the most senior general officers in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.

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80. Winfield Scott Schley Four-piece archive of the hero admiral, who, in Samson's absence directed the action destroying the Spanish fleet in Cuba 7/3/1898. ALS and TLS (re: seaweed and mud samples) autograph quote and 1899 stamped envelope addressed by the admiral.

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81. General Philip Kearny This officer's remarkable obscurity is exceeded only by his remarkable life. He is arguably one of the greatest, if not the greatest hero of the Civil War. George Boutwell called him "the bravest man in the army." The North's number one general Winfield Scott called him "the bravest and most perfect soldier he had ever known." The French dubbed him "Kearny Ie magnifique." Southern soldiers called him "the one-armed devil" Brigadier General Franklin Pierce (later the President) held him down while his arm was amputated following a cavalry charge at Churubusco. A few words could not possibly do him justice as one of the several books devoted to his heroics might. Here's an unbelievable ALS from Paris to "My dear Chase"(possibly Salmon Chase, Lincoln's secretary of the Treasury) regarding the sensational scandal over Kearny's affair with Agnes Maxwell in which Kearny writes to Chase in Part: " ... it came with no remarks from Catherine Anderson, a former mistress whom I suspect of having some old (stolen) letters of Miss M--- .... first publication having been stopped ... I now fear but it will be copied by Salignan's (French magazine) ... How can that be guarded against ... can you do anything (saying that indictments have been ordered out at home) ... only be guarded ... Do that which is most discreet & let me know." A remarkable piece of history that deserves more research.

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82. Ulysses S. Grant Antique hand colored engraving of the President shown on horseback as Lt. General. Framed/matted to an overall size of 21"x25" above a signed note, in pencil, as President 3.5"x2". A. Broadhead Barton to be favorably considered man for the next vacancy. U.S. Grant June 2nd,75"

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83. General Lew Wallace 1.5"x2.5" Signature and salutation by Lew Wallace signed in ink. Lewis "Lew" Wallace (April 10, 1827 – February 15, 1905) was an American lawyer, Union general, territorial governor and statesman, politician and author. Wallace served as Governor of the New Mexico Territory at the time of the Lincoln County War and worked to bring an end to the fighting. He is best known for his historical novel Ben-Hur: which has been called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century." It has been adapted four times for films. Signature is mounted with reproduction engraving of Wallace and is in fine condition.

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CIVIL WAR 84. Major Thomas Rhett-Confederate 2pg Als, Little Rock Ark, February 21, 1863 to General (John George) Walker in Louisiana concerning manufacture of pistols for the troops.

A Great Confederate war date letter Kirby Smith's chief of artillery. The letter talks about his servants, manufacturing guns and needing all the gunsmiths he can get and also about 2 Parrot Rifles. Great content written to a general who served as a brigadier under Jackson and Longstreet, before commanding a Texan division in the Trans-Mississippi Department, known as Walker’s Greyhounds for their speed and agility.

Min Bid $100, EST: $300 and up 85. Commodore John A. Winslow The Navy Rear Admiral who commanded the USS Kearsarge during the Civil War signs his name as “Commodore U.S.N.” Signature: “Jn. A. Winslow/Commodore U.S.N” in black ink. 5x2½

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88. Field Marshal Frederick Roberts Highly decorated British field marshal (1832–1914) best known for leading the British victory during the Second Boer War. ALS signed “Roberts,” 1pg, 4.25 x 7, May 10, 1894. The letter is to an old friend and letting him know he will support him.

Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts VC, KG, KP, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCIE, KStJ, VD, PC (30 September 1832 – 14 November 1914) was a British soldier who was one of the most successful commanders of the 19th century. He served in the Indian rebellion, the Expedition to Abyssinia and the Second Anglo-Afghan

86. John Cochrane John Cochrane (1813-1898) Union General, politician. Cochrane was brevetted a brigadier general of volunteers in July 1862, but resigned his commission in June 1863, on account of failing health. Before that date, he had commanded a brigade under Brigadier General John Newton of the VI Corps. This brigade was present at the Battle of Fredericksburg. Signed document abstract of provisions dated September, 1862

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87. Nelson Miles Nelson Miles was a United States soldier who served in the American Civil War, Indian Wars, and the Spanish-American War. Nice 8x11 TLS Letter from Niles dated in 1914, to a Geo. B. Thomas in reference to the Masonic group and about visiting his him in New Hampshire.

Letter in part …”there is great interest in the cause of the West and in the South and the organization seems to be more prosperous condition in all parts of the country than ever before we now have organizations in all but two of the states we appreciate the work that you have been doing in Manchester and judging from your letter you have the right idea of interesting patriotic and good men first and then increasing your membership”

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War before leading British Forces to success in the Second Boer War. He also became the last Commander-inChief of the Forces before the post was abolished in 1904.

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89. Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz accepting Japan's surrender aboard the flagship, U.S.S. Missouri Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz accepting Japan's surrender aboard the flagship, U.S.S. Missouri, taken on September 2, 1945, inscribed To Lieutenant Nicola Stewart (NC), USN With best wishes signed C.W. Nimitz, with typed caption on verso.

Approximately 11"x14" does have crinkling and a couple fold lines in image. Nice dark signature, some of the crinkles and folds could be matted out. Very important historical moment in WW2.

Min Bid $100, EST: $400 and up 90. J. H. Doolitle A vintage 4"x6" signed card showing either B-17's or B24s with the emblem of The 8th Air Force signed in fountain pen by J.H. Doolittle.

Major General Jimmy Doolittle took over command of the Eighth Air Force from Lieutenant General Ira C. Eaker at RAF High Wycombe in 1944. Doolittle of course was well known to American airmen as the famous "Tokyo Raider" and former air racer. His directive was simple: 'Win the air war and isolate the battlefield'. Spaatz and Doolittle's plan was to use the US Strategic Air Forces in a series of co-ordinated raids, code-named Operation 'Argument' and supported by RAF night bombing, on the German aircraft industry at the earliest possible date. Throughout 1944, they where highly effective in their mission. Good condition, slight 1/4" tear in the upper border portion of the card not affecting signature or planes which has been repaired.

91. Smedley D. Butler Major General in the US Marine Corps (1881–1940) nicknamed ‘The Fighting Quaker,’ who at the time of his death was the most decorated Marine in US history, and is one of only 19 people to twice receive the Medal of Honor. Vintage ink signature, “S. D. Butler, Maj. Gen'l (Ret) US Marines” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card

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92. Walter C. Short Controversial lieutenant general (1880–1949) who was in command of the Hawaiian Department of the US Army at the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Removed from duty and demoted in rank, it was later thought by some historians that he may have been scapegoated by his superiors. Fountain pen signature, “Autographed by request. Walter C. Short, Major General, USA. Ret.,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a couple of light creases and light overall toning.

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NOTABLES 93. Carrie Nation Archives Lot of 7 items, including a postcard of log cabin, captioned in negative Carrie Nation"s Old log Cabin / Her Oklahoma Home. / Copyrighted 1908 by Dedrick. Reverse addressed to Kate Doneghy, Macon, MO. with pencil note signed Your Devoted Niece Carry. Entire note: My Dear Aunt Your letter to hand while my health is good my arms are too lame to while it is a struggle Dear Aunt to [about 1 1/2 lines partially erased] I live from day to day only He has Said I will never leave thee you forsake Thee but I cannot write often or much Annie & girls are better. The lot also includes a rare group of photos and a 1905 period autobiography. The following photos: CDV of Nation's father, George Moore; cabinet photograph of Nation with a hatchet in hand, copyrighted 1901; cabinet photograph of Nation and her (second) husband and four children; 2 cabinet card-sized photos on 6 x 8 in. mounts showing Nation in jail praying, each captioned on verso, Carry nation in jail. Taken while in prayer.

Accompanied by the autobiography: The Use and Need of the Life of Carry A. Nation. Written by Herself. Topeka: F.M. Steves & Sons, 1905.

8vo, printed paper wraps, 201pp plus 1p ad. Carrie (also spelled Carry) Amelia Moore Nation was born in Gerrard County, KY, in 1846. Because of financial difficulties, the family moved a number of times during her childhood, finally settling in Belton, MO, moving to Kansas City when threatened by Confederate soldiers. While nursing Union soldiers, she met a young physician, Dr. Charles Gloyd. They were married in 1867. The doctor was by all accounts an alcoholic, and one of the reasons Nation became so radical a prohibitionist. They separated about a year after the marriage, and he died in 1869 of alcohol-related issues. She married David Nation in 1874, a minister, journalist, attorney, and nearly two decades her senior. David, also, seems to have been something of an "activist," or troublemaker, depending on one's point of view. They purchased a farm in Texas, but it failed since neither knew much about farming. After some political problems, they moved to Medicine Lodge, KS, where Nation ultimately began her temperance campaign. When her protests and hymns had little effect, she decided to pray for direction. She swore she heard God tell her to "go to Kiowa" and reassured her that he would stand by her. She interpreted this as telling her to take something to smash the bars. She began with rocks, then moved up to her signature hatchet, and expanded her range of towns. Her mother was known to have mental problems; her daughter had mental problems. By the end of her life, Nation, also, was institutionalized. She died in the Evergreen Place Hospital in 1911.

Min Bid $100, EST: $500 and up 94. W. E. B. Du Boise Influential black writer and educator (1868–1963) who helped transform the prevailing view of his people’s role in America. TLS, one page, 7.5 x 5.5,on The National Association for the Advancement Of Colored People letterhead, December 5,1910. TLS to Mr. W.E Parkhurst of the "Clinton Daily Times" sending him a photograph with autograph, and thanking him for his kind words. Letter is toned and has been trimmed and missing small portion on right bottom, otherwise good condition, not affecting bold signature. Nice early letter just a year after the NAACP had started. Echoing the focus of Du Bois' Niagara Movement which began in 1905, the NAACP's stated goal was to secure for all people the rights guaranteed in the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the United States Constitution, which promised an end to slavery, the equal protection of the law, and universal adult male suffrage, respectively.

Du Bois founded The Crisis magazine as the premier crusading voice for civil rights.

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95. William Wilberforce British politician, evangelist and philanthropist (1759–1833) who played an important role in the movement to abolish slavery. A nice LS signed by Wilberforce to Saxe Bannister who became the first Attorney-General of New South Wales, Australia, and was a writer. It is in reverence to a request for a request to help raise funds towards a plan that Bannister had.

Wilberforce states that there are "so many different objects to interest benevolence & call forth great zeal in this Country." he says that he had read over the paper but his mind is much engaged by other important matters at this time. Nice bold signature at conclusion by Wilberforce.

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96. Walter Chrysler

97. Andrew Carnegie

TLS signed “W. P. Chrysler,� one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 29th, 1930. Letter to a Dr. J. J. King, sending a letter of introduction for his friend E.F. Hutton, in which he even sets up an appointment for Dr. King to meet Hutton.Edward Francis Hutton, was an American financier and co-founder of E. F. Hutton & Co., one of the most respected financial firms in the United States. Letter does have some discoloring along left top area, but does not affect typing or nice bold signature. Interesting association of two business greats of the 20th century.

Nice vintage signature of Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist who led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. He was also one of the highest profile philanthropists of his era; his 1889 article proclaiming "The Gospel of Wealth" called on the rich to use their wealth to improve society, and stimulated a wave of philanthropy.

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98. William G. McAdoo The Crowded Years. The Reminiscences of William G. McAdoo. Former Secretary of The Treasury. With illustrations. First edition, first printing, Boston,1931. A fine book in the original binding of cloth and boards. Clean with contents excellent. A limited edition of the memoirs of the former Secretary of State, issued in an edition of 650 copies. This copy has no number and has written in publishers copy and is autographed by the Author.

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99. Elihu Burritt Burritt (1810-1879). "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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BUSINESS 100. Reverend Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet Uncommon signature of Reverend Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, LL.D., (December 10, 1787 – September 10, 1851). Gallaudet was a renowned American pioneer in the education of the deaf. Along with Laurent Clerc and Mason Cogswell, he co-founded the first institution for the education of the deaf in North America, in 1817 it opened and he became its first principal, of the American School for the Deaf.

Gallaudet University was named after him, by his son who started the first deaf University. Interesting lower 8 x2.5 portion which is a report on 2 of the students Gallaudet was working with and their progress, written by him and signed below “T.H. Gallaudet, teacher of the Deaf & Dumb”.

Condition does have a couple issues a tear vertically that goes through one letter in his signature and some of the writing and old tape stain showing through back else in good condition. To the left it also has the name of the Rev. Sam J. May, which was also an important and famous, for multiple reform movements including education, women’s rights, and abolitionism, and was the sponsor of these pupils for the school.

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101. Henry M. Flagler Real estate and railroad entrepreneur and president of the Standard Oil Company (1830–1913) who set out to make Florida the ‘Newport of the South’ by providing extensive rail access and grand hotels to lure wealthy vacationers.

Engraved DS, signed “H. M. Flagler,” one page both sides, 10.5 x 7.5, September 27, 1897. A green stock certificate, featuring a vignette of the US Capitol, for 60 shares of the Standard Oil Trust, issued to W. H. Beardsley, signed “H. M. Flagler” as secretary.

The transfer stub remains affixed at left. A machine cancellation over signature, but does not affect bold signature by Flagler, toning from adhesive along left edge, and expected folds, otherwise fine condition.

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102. Donald Trump BxW 8x10 photo of a young Donald Trump, an American real estate developer, television personality, business author, and political candidate.

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103. Geronimo autograph signed at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair together with a thick lock of his hair.

Signature “Geronimo” in dark pencil, 3.75” x 2” (visible), matted with a thick lock of Geronimo's hair, cut shortly before Geronimo died at Fort Sill, and an image of the Apache Chief on horseback. Beautifully framed with impeccable provenance. Overall size, 17.25” x 14”. Penciled by original recipient above Geronimo’s autograph: “Signature of Geronimo / Sept 30 – 1904” and “at Worlds Fair St Louis” below the autograph.

Accompanied by photocopies of two newspaper articles: (1) September 18, 1904, “Boston Daily Globe,” picturing Geronimo, headed “Now One of the Sights at the World’s Fair. He / Sits in a Booth Whittling Bows and Arrows / and Selling His Autographs at 10 Cents Each.” (2) October 4, 1904, “Atlanta Constitution,” headed “Geronimo Returns.” In full, “St. Louis, October 3. – Geronimo, chief of the Apache Indians, departed for his home at Fort Sill, Okla., today. Geronimo has been at the world’s fair since June and recently asked permission of Superintendent McCowan of the Indian school, to return home, saying he was homesick.” Includes a memo pad, 74 lightly lines pages (pages missing), 2.5” x 4.5”. Red cloth boards with gilt-embossed “A” and “1904” on cover, published by the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass’n, St. Louis. Writing in pencil on most pages, in the same handwriting as the notations above and below Geronimo’s autograph.

Min Bid $1,000, EST: $7,000 and up 104. Geronimo Unsigned 5.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Geronimo by William Irwin, showing the legendary warrior in a fringed leather shirt while holding a revolver. Period pencil notations on the reverse read, “Geronimo. The notorious Apache Chief now a Prisoner of War at Ft. Sill.” Also bears a pencil identification notation at the top of the mount. In very good condition, with soiling and chipping to the mount, a trimmed bottom edge, chip to the upper left corner of the photo, and some stray ink marks at the bottom; the majority of flaws are confined to the mount, leaving the wonderful image largely unaffected.

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Period pencil notations on the reverse read, “Geronimo. The notorious Apache Chief now a Prisoner of War at Ft. Sill.” Also bears a pencil identification notation at the top of the mount. In very good condition, with soiling and chipping to the mount, a trimmed bottom edge, chip to the upper left corner of the photo, and some stray ink marks at the bottom; the majority of flaws are confined to the mount, leaving the wonderful image largely unaffected.

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106. Rare! George Catlin ALS, and original Ticket Rare undated handwritten letter by the great American Indian artist George Catlin. Catlin (July 26, 1796 – December 23, 1872) was an American painter, author, and traveler who specialized in portraits of Native Americans in the Old West. Travelling to the American West five times during the 1830s, Catlin was the first white man to depict Plains Indians in their native territory. In 1839 Catlin in need of money took his collection across the Atlantic for a tour of European capitals. Catlin opened his Indian Gallery in London's Egyptian Hall in January 1840 with great success. He used tableaux vivants, staged recreations of Indian dances and rituals with white men made up to imitate Plains Indiansthe first Wild West show of its kind. As a showman and entrepreneur, he initially attracted crowds to his Indian Gallery in London, Brussels, and Paris. The French critic Charles Baudelaire remarked on Catlin’s paintings, "He has brought back alive the proud and free characters of these chiefs, both their nobility and manliness. This letter and the unused ticket was written while in London, the letter reads in part "You had the politeness to offer, at some time, to give me and a friend a peep into the Palace", etc., signed "Yours very truly/ Geo. Catlin", 7 x 4-1/2 in., very good, slightly toned and sunned; together with a very scarce original ticket to his North American Indian Museum exhibit dated Sept. 6, 1841 at the Indian Museum, entitling 2 persons to see the Tableaux Vivants of the Red Indians, 7-1/2 x 4-3/4 in., slightly toned otherwise very good.

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LITERATURE 107. Robert Frost Poem (Unknown Variation)

personal poem and his own copies of the special Christmas cards he would send out over the years for close friends and family.

This unpublished variation of a poem done by Robert Frost !

Frost is one of the most popular and critically respected American poets of the twentieth century; Frost was honored frequently during his lifetime, receiving four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry. He became one of America's rare "public literary figures, almost an artistic institution." He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1960 for his poetical works. On July 22, 1961, Frost was named Poet laureate of Vermont.

In this original manucript Frost changed or removed multiple Stanzas and words from another poem which he published called “ A Record Stride”. This unique version is titled, "A Record For Me". After research and correspondence with other Frost experts it is believed that this poem was most likely written for a family member or close friend, possibly even for himself.

There is also a possibility that this is an original draft of the Poem that later became "A Record Stride" This poem is very biographical, and deeply vulnerable and revealing, and with the many differences he made we belive to be quite a significant find.

In the new poem he removed two stanza's.

One stanza referring to his grandchildren and in another it had referred to the United States.

Here is the Poem:

Frost also substituted words for two other stanzas. In the 5th stanza, 1st line he originally said take my tongue to (the shoes now), which has now been replaced with (to their leather) instead.

Another change is in the 6th stanza last line he changed I (should sell for what)to I(Ought to see what) they would fetch. To find any unpublished Manuscripts by a Pulitzer Prize winning poet are quite rare and desirable, we are proud to offer such a spectacular piece of Robert Frost poetry.

The Poem is also acompanied with a group of 7 original Christmas poetry leaflets, a few are quite scarce, and two original dinner invitations in his honor. It interesting to note that one of these was Frost's own invite for the dinner with his name on the envelope "Master Frost "and that some of the original envelopes for the Christmas poems are still present but are unused.

It is possible that this collection was Frost’s

A Record For Me" In a Vermont bedroom closet With a door of two broad boards And for back wall a crumbling old chimney (And that's what their toes are towards ), I have a pair of shoes standing, Old rivals of sagging leather, Who once kept surpassing each other, But now live even together.

They listen for me in the bedroom To ask me a thing or two About who is too old to go walking, With too much stress on the who.

I wet one last year at Montauk For a hat I had to save.

The other I wet at the Cliff House In an extra vagant wave.

I touch my tongue to their leather, And unless my sense is at fault, On one I can taste Atlantic, On the other Pacific, salt.

One foot in each great ocean Is a record stride or stretch.

The authentic shoes it was made in I ought to see what they would fetch.

But instead I proudly devote them To my museum and muse; So the thick-skins needn't act thin-skinned About being past-active shoes.

R.F.

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108. Robert Frost

109. Virginia Wolf

Signed book: A Masque of Reason.

Limited edition of 800 copies (This being No. 656). NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1947. Hardcover, 7.25 x 10.25, 30 pages. Signed on the limitations page in black ink.

Autographic condition: In fine condition, with some mild toning to edges of signed page. Book condition: VG+/None. Brown paper-covered boards and cloth-covered spine; light rubbing to edges, with some small tears in cloth along spine-edges; light rubbing and soiling; previous owner’s small address label to ffep.

Signed book: A Masque of Reason. Limited edition of 800 copies (This being No. 656). NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1947. Hardcover, 7.25 x 10.25, 30 pages. Signed on the limitations page in black ink. Autographic condition: In fine condition, with some mild toning to edges of signed page. Book condition: VG+/None. Brown paper-covered boards and cloth-covered spine; light rubbing to edges, with some small tears in cloth along spine-edges; light rubbing and soiling; previous owner’s small address label to ffep.

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110. Eugene O'Neill AQS This is a rare autograph quote from the Play O'Neill's Pulitzer Winning Play Anna Christie,signed by the Nobel Laureate. These lines are considered some of his best. In full "We're all poor nuts, and things happen, and we yust get mixed in wrong, that's all" Anna (Act IV) Sincerely, Eugene O'Neill. Eugene Gladstone O'Neill was an American playwright and Nobel laureate in Literature.

His poetically titled plays were among the first to introduce into American drama techniques of realism earlier associated with Russian playwright Anton Chekhov, Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, and Swedish playwright August Strindberg. The drama Long Day's Journey Into Night is often numbered on the short list of being among the finest American plays in the 20th century.

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111. Owen Wister Owen Wister (July 14, 1860 – July 21, 1938) was an American writer and "father" of western fiction. He is best remembered for writing The Virginian, although he never wrote about the West afterwards. ALS on black bordered white stationary headed "Butler Place, Logan Station, Philadelphia." 1 pg. 4.5 x 6.75. accompanied with original envelope postmarked march 16, 1896 Letter is written to a friend of his father, a Alexander Biddle in which Owen expresses his thanks for the times he spent with his father and that the resolution he did for his fathers brought him “sadness and that he was so deeply touched… thus frankly to you as my fathers son. It interesting to note shortly after his fathers death, Owen was suggested by his doctor due to his sadness to take a trip out west. This is the trip which gave Owen the inspiration to write about western themes, which led to his most famous novel “The Virginian”.

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112. Medieval manuscript Leaf from Prayer Book An original leaf from a late medieval manuscript prayer book, the Book of Hours. 16 lines of text, ruled in red, written in Latin with dark brown ink in a clear Gothic script on animal vellum.

This leaf contains highly burnished gold initials on blue and red ground with white tracery.

Flanders: Ghent/Bruges, circa 1460.

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113. W. Somerset Maugham TLS signed “W. S. Maugham,” one page, 5.25 x 7, The Palmer house Chicago, letterhead, February 8, 1939. Letter of thanks to Mr. Colston Liegh, but declines invitation to lecture. Somerset Maugham (25January 1874 – 16 December 1965) was a British playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest paid author during the 1930s

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LITERATURE 114. Civil Rights Activist (Parks, Wilkinson & Philips) Lot of 3 signatures. (1)Rosa Parks, was an African-American Civil Rights activist, whom the United States Congress called "the first lady of civil rights" and "the mother of the freedom movement". A signed index card dated September 25,1970. (2)Roy Wilkins (August 30, 1901 – September 8, 1981) was a prominent civil rights activist in the United States from the 1930s to the 1970s. Wilkins' most notable role was in his leadership of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Signature on blank index card. (3)Asa Philip Randolph (April 15, 1889 – May 16, 1979) was a leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement, the American labor movement, and socialist political parties.Signature on blank index card.

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115. Albert Schweitzer Missionary doctor, theologian, philosopher, organist, Bach expert, and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize (1875–1965).

2 Vintage signed 5.5 x 3.75 postcards of Schweitzer. One with printed picture of him sitting at his desk , signed and inscribed inscribed by Schweitzer in lower margin “......Albert Schweitzer/ Lambarene 18.4.1961. The other is an uncommon photo showing a river scene in Lambarene, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in French, where he refers to the hospital he built and signed “Albert Schweitzer “fine condition. Schweitzer established his renowned hospital in Lambarene in 1913, building it on the banks of the Ogooue River.

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116. Leslie Charteris (The Saint) Author and creator of the suave Robin Hood-like thief Simon Templar, better known as The Saint. Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, taken from Getaway (Saint), beginning: “It all began to happen with a ruthlessly irresistible kind of suddenness that was as unanswerable as an avalanche.” … Signed at the bottom in red ink, with a hand done drawing of the saint and his signature “Leslie Charteris .” 9/2/81 Paper is toned otherwise in fine condition.

117. Henry Longfellow ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” one page, 4.5 x 7, May 22, 1879. Letter of thanks to an unidentified gentleman,for the tribute given to him from England , toning to edges and bottom portion of page, and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition.

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Min Bid $100, EST: $100 and up 118. Henry W. Longfellow ALS, dated December 20, 1864. Suggestive letter in which the great' poet says, " ... 1 called at your hotel, but was not so fortunate as to find you. I shall call again in the course of a week ... " Comes with engraved portrait.

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119. H. Rider Haggard

120. John Greenleaf Whittier

Prolific British novelist (1856–1925) best known for such adventure fare as King Solomon’s Mines and Allan Quatermain. ALS, April 14, 1905 to a Chester S. Lord one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, on his Government House Ottawa letterhead. In fine condition.

ALS signed “John G. Whittier,” with an additional 5 Signatures on two pages each 5.5" x 8", March 9, 1877.

Letter to an unidentified recipient. In part:I cheerfully comply with thy request and heartily reciprocate all the good wishes of the season.Always pleased to hear from thee. I endear a scrap tilley of a very noble .?. captain which perhaps then have seen". Then on additional page Whittier wrote out his signature 5 times, to be given out as tokens. Letter is a little light, but signatures on next page are darker. In good condition.

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121. Oliver Wendel Holmes American physician, poet, professor, lecturer, and author based in Boston. His most famous prose works are the "Breakfast-Table" series, which began with The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table (1858). ALS, one page, 5 x 4, May 3, 1860. Letter to a gentleman in reference to autograph request. In fair condition

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122. Vicente Blasco-Ibañez Blasco-Ibañez (1867-1928) is best known for his works, Blood and Sand (1909) and The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1916), both of which were made into feature films. An ardent Republican, he was imprisoned several times for his political views and was forced to flee Spain to Paris (1889) and Italy (1895). ALS, a postcard, 3.5 x 5.5 May 3, 1909. Letter written from Madrid to a Maria Von Hide Evkmann, untranslated

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123. P.G. Wodehouse Glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “ Best wishes, P. G. Wodehouse.” In fine condition,

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ART 124. JOHN TINNEY McCUTCHEON (Horse and buggy versus car) Cartoon. Inscribed and dated December 14, 1906.8 panel. Horse and buggy versus car. C.1914. Inscribed LL. Signed LL. 19 1/2" x 14".He attended Purdue University. At Purdue. On the Purdue campus, McCutcheon is memorialized in a coeducational dormitory, John T. McCutcheon Hall. The lobby displays an original of one of his drawings, a nearly life-size drawing of a young man. He received the Pulitzer Prize for Cartoons in 1932.

125. Marc Chagall Sorlier, Charles (1921-1990) Les Affiches de Chagall, Signed and Inscribed by Chagall. Paris: Draeger-Vilo, [1975]. Folio, signed to Herman Krawitz on half-title, dated 1977, with a small gestural drawing that may be a bird or a hand, in the original blue publisher's cloth, with the dust jacket, the jacket with two chips with loss to upper right corner, 12 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.

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126. James Abbott McNeill Whistler Signed with a fantastic Whistler's butterfly signature. undated. The letter is to a Nora, thanking her for a letter which she had sent. Writing and signature are bold. James Whistler began developing his butterfly signature - based on his initials -- in the 1860s during a period when he was interested in Asian art.

The shape of the butterfly evolved over his lifetime as he applied the design to correspondence and paintings.

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127. Marc Chagall A 9 1/2 x 12 3/4 inch, stone, color lithograph by Marc Chagall entitled, “Tribe of Simeon” from the Jerusalem Windows Publication, Published in France, 1962, Andre Sauret, Monte Carlo.

Signed in pencil at top left corner, “Marc Chagall.”

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129. Annie Leibovitz

A fantastic 16"x20" signed photo of some of Stan Lee's most popular Marvel characters, signed in metallic sharpie by Lee with his official hologram. Stan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, publisher, media producer, television host, actor, and former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.

Annie Leibovitz's first book signed in black felt tip on title page.

All celebrity portraits: The Stones, Townsend, Michael Douglas, Patti Smith, Woody Allen, Clint Eastwood, etc. 142 pages; color and b&w photographic plates through out; 9.25 x 12.25 inches.

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AVIATION/ EXPLORERS 130. HISTORIC FABRIC FROM THE WRIGHT BROTHERS KITTY HAWK FLYER FIRST MANNED POWERED AIR PLANE FLIGHT. This swatch of fabric measuring about 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" is mounted on an original printed sheet that other similar swatches are known and have sold in auction, signed by Ivonette Wright Miller niece of Orville and Wilbur Wright and one of the Wright Brother's executors along with husband Harold Miller (see recent sales Heritage Auctions, Lot 47024, 11/17/2009; Bonhams, Lot 4, 3/25/2013 and Lot 187, 9/22/2014 for similar sales). Orville Wright reassembled the famous Kitty Hawk flyer for its first exhibition in 1916 at MIT. Finding the original fabric damaged by the Dayton Flood of 1913, he substituted new fabric and kept some of the original fabric which a sample is offered here. Ivonette Wright Miller had taken her first ride with Orville in 1911 in a Wright Flyer being, along with her two sisters, the first girls in America to fly. Ivonette represented the family at commemorative events, particularly after Orville's death in 1948. She wrote a book about her famous uncles Wright Reminiscences.

She kept a large family archive of family records which is now in the possession of Wright State University.

SIZE: 8-1/2" x 10-1/2". CONDITION: Very good overall as framed. Certificate has light fading and foxing around edges. Fabric is sound as originally glued to certificate in its designated mounting square. Right side of fabric shows fimbration and fraying on top and bottom edges of the unmercerized cotton fabric. The largest sample of original fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer is in the Smithsonian Institute's Aerospace Museum described as "Pride of the West" unbleached muslin which was used by the Wright Brothers on their earliest gliders also, found through experiment to be strongest and lightest fabric available for flight. Incredible piece of history!

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AVIATION/ EXPLORERS 131. Orville Wright Bank Book Of The City National Bank, Dayton, Ohio, in Account with Orville Wright. First Entry is De. 11, 1989 and the last is entry October 28.1934 27 pages of entries with approx. 18 entries per page. Total deposits exceed $500,000!

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132. Orville Wright The Winters National Bank & Trust Co. bank check, 8.25 x 2.75,filled out by another hand and signed by Wright, payable to Dayton Power.... company for $7.37, October 22, 1918.

Fine condition with bold signature. Accompanied with a reproduction photo of the first flight.

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133. Round The World Cover on the Graf Zeppelin 1c-$1 stamps 1918-23 Singles, over $3.86 in postage "New York Aug. 6, 1929" oval hand stamps on Zeppelin flight cover addressed to New York, purple "First Round-the-World U.S. Air Mail" cachet, "Via Graf Zeppelin Lakehurst-Lakehurst" docketing, Lakehurst backstamp (Aug. 29, 1929), trivial wrinkling, does have some adhesive residue on back else Fine and colorful usage

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134. Robert E. Peary On International Geographic Congress letterhead dated May 13, 1905. A TLS signed

by Robert E Peary in fountain pen letting a Mr. Vaux know that he will be able to attend the annual Banquet of the “Ends” at the Savoy. The letter is in fine condition and signed R.E. Peary U.S.N. Robert Edwin Peary, Sr. (1856 – 1920) was an American explorer who claimed to have reached the geographic North Pole with his expedition on April 6, 1909. Peary's claim was widely credited for most of the 20th century.

Min Bid $100, EST: $150 and up 135. Richard E Byrd Richard Byrd letter thanking a Mr. Smithyman of the Vulcanized Rubber co, for sending a donation and combs for the Antarctic Expedition in the final days before. 8”x11” TLS Dated August 15,1933, in fine condition. Accompanied with a 8"x10" vintage photo of Byrd Letter reads in full: ”Only the great press and rush in the final days of preparation for our Antarctic Expedition have prevented an earlier acknowledgement of your very generous letter of co-operation of August 4th.The combs have been received and I wish to express my deep appreciation for your liberal donation and my sincere thanks to you for your personal efforts to help the Expedition towards success.

Richard E. Byrd”Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Jr., USN (October 25, 1888 – March 11, 1957) was an American naval officer who specialized in feats of exploration. He was a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics.

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AVIATION/ EXPLORERS 136. William Beebe Charles William Beebe; (1877 – 1962)was an American naturalist, ornithologist, marine biologist, entomologist, explorer, and author.

He is remembered for the numerous expeditions he conducted for the New York Zoological Society, his deep dives in the Bathysphere, and his prolific scientific writing for both academic and popular audiences. Vintage 4"x6 signed photo of Beebe signed with fountain pen "To Billy Willman from Will Beebe"

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WWW.OAKAUCTIONS.COM 137. Jack Swigert 16"x20" Astronaut Moon photo NASA astronaut (1931–1982) who, as a last-minute replacement for Ken Mattingly (who had been exposed to German measles) was one of three crew members on the near-disastrous Apollo 13 mission. After leaving NASA, he embarked on a political career, running unsuccessfully for a Senate seat in 1978. He finally won a seat in the House of Representatives in 1982 but died before taking the oath of office. Extremely Rare Color 16" x 20" of Buzz Aldrin climbing down the Eagles ladder from the Lunar Module during the Apollo 11 mission signed by Swigert. The photo is signed" To Al Patricelli with high regards and sincere best wishes Jack Swigert, Apollo 13.” Photo had been folded into 3 so does show creasing where folded, otherwise in good condition. Very Rare to find a any signed photo's by Jack Swigert, showing a photo from any Lunar Moon mission.

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

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139. Alan Bean Color 10 x 8 photo of Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 mission on the lunar surface, with the American Flag in front of him signed in black ink, “Reach for the Stars!, Alan Bean, Apollo X11.” there are no photos of Bean posing with the American flag on the lunar surface. In very fine condition.

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AVIATION/ EXPLORERS 140. Walter Cunningham

141. Walter Cunningham

A collection of signed celebrity photos given to Walter Cunningham, Lunar module pilot of the Apollo 7 mission.

The group consist of 6 signed items,a photo and signature of Hermann Julius Oberth an Austro-Hungarianborn German physicist and engineer, considered one of the founding fathers of rocketry and astronautics. Football player Bart Starr, a photo signed by Juan Manuel Fangio,deceased five-time Formula One champion, A signed photo of test pilot Brian Trubshaw and a tennis player . Cunningham's personal card signed by Hanna Reitsch and Walter Cunningham showing a photo of both when Hana was be made an honorary fellow of the Society of Experimental test pilots in 1975. . She set over forty aviation flight altitude records and endurance records.Also includes a pamphlet from Cunningham's personal collection about Medical Benefits From Space Research signed by Cunningham " From my personal collection, Walter Cunningham , Apollo 7". Most in fine condition.

Cunninghams personal book "The Nasa Earth Resources Satellite Program" in which he signed on top in felt tip marker "From My personal collection Walt Cunningham Apollo 7". Fine condition.

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143. Clyde W Tombaugh Signed 5x3 Card in the astronomer's hand, "Clyde W. Tombaugh/Discovered 9th planet,!Pluto, on 18 Feb 1930."

Pluto was originally considered the ninth planet from the Sun. After 1992, its status as a planet fell into question following the discovery of several objects of similar size in the Kuiper belt.

In 2006, a new definition of planet was used and excluded Pluto which was reclassified now as a member of the new "dwarf planet" category (and specifically as a plutoid).

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142. Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Two Russian 4 x 5 B&W postcard photos of both "Vance Brand" and Deke Slayton,“D. K. Slayton.” In fine condition signed by each in black felt tip. The Apollo–Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) was conducted in July 1975, was the first joint U.S.–Soviet space flight, and the last flight of an Apollo spacecraft.Its primary purpose was as a symbol of the policy of détente that the two superpowers were pursuing at the time, and marked the end of the Space Race between them that began in 1957.

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144. Sigmund Freud TLS signed “Freud,” one page, 5.5 x 7.5, personal letterhead, March 25, 1927. Letter to a female colleague, in part: “As I said before, it will be impossible for me to come to the World Congress for Psychotherapy to be held in your town. Thank you for your friendly invitation.” Doublematted and framed with an image of the neurologist enjoying a cigar to an overall size of 16.5 x 13.75. In fine condition, with light surface impressions near the top edge.

Founded in 1995, nearly seventy years after this letter was written, the World Congress of Psychotherapy is a triennially held convention highlighted by the bestowment of the Sigmund Freud Award on the basis of lifework, project development, and scientific publication. Freud was presumably unable to attend due to the imminent release of his 1927 book The Future of an Illusion, a short yet meditative psychoanalysis on religion’s need and basis within modern civilization.

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146. Linus Pauling

Canadian doctor who delivered the famed Dionne quintuplets in Ontario in 1934. Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Dr. Dafoe with the Dionne quintuplets, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition

Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Pauling wearing a beret, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pauling an American chemist, biochemist, peace activist, author, and educator. He was awarded the Nobel price in Chemistry in 1954 and has published more than 1200 papers and books, of which about 850 dealt with scientific topics.

New Scientist reportedly called him one of the 20 greatest scientists of all time. Pauling was one of the founders of the fields of quantum chemistry and molecular biology.

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MUSIC 147. Jean Sibelius TLS Distinguished Finnish composer (1865–1957) of Romantic-nationalistic tendencies, best known for his seven completed symphonies and the tone poem ‘Finlandia.’ TLS, one page, 5.5 x 7.5, February 24, 1950. Letter to Cyril Clemens Esq. President International Mark Twain Society….In Full “Dear Mr. Clemens, Your kind letter of January 30th has reached me rather late, later than the books about Roosevelt and Mark Twain for which I already had the pleasure to thank you in my letter of February 10th. As foe the questions about a short definition of music I very much regret to tell you that long ago I made a firm decision never to produce anything but music and I have made no exceptions of this rule. With kindest regards and best wishes. Yours Sincerely, Jean Sibelius.” Doublematted and framed with an introspective portrait of the composer to an overall size of 16.5 x 14.25. In fine condition.

Min Bid $100, EST: $800 and up 148. Arthur Sullivan (Gilbert & Sullivan) Arthur Sullivan, a British composer (1842–1900) best known for his collaborations on more than a dozen classic comic operas with librettist W. S. Gilbert, including H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado.

ALS, one page, 4.25 x 6.5, Queen’s Mansions letterhead, November 15, 1893. Letter to a Miss Da Costa. The letter is written to Da Costa about hearing her sing when he returns and the in the first line he recites a line from his comic opera Utopia, Limited; or, The Flowers of Progress, then playing at the Savoy. In full:Dear Miss Da Costa,“Attractive girls cannot be too particular”, and I am glad to see you are prudent in your letter. Yes I will gladly hear you when I returned from Berlin and to all you asked me to do. Yours Sincerely Arthur Sullivan.

Min Bid $100, EST: $600 and up 149. W.S. Gilbert ( Gilbert & Sullivan) Sir William Schwenck Gilbert(18 November 1836 – 29 May 1911) was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator best known for the fourteen comic operas (known as the Savoy operas) produced in collaboration with the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan. Lines from their works have become part of the English language, such as "short, sharp shock", "What, never? Well, hardly ever!",and "Let the punishment fit the crime". ALS signed “W. S. Gilbert,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, 8 Essex Villas Kensington letterhead, February 10, 1874. In fine condition, some toning and fold on back page.

Gilbert writes to his agent about monies owed and his play“The Wicked World”.

In full: "Dear Sir, As you have not thought fit to let me have an answer to my letter drawing your attention to your breach of agreement, I wish to inform you definitely of the course, I intend to pursue. I shall not place the “wicked world” in the hands of my agents as I had intended. You will perhaps be good enough to remit me such sums as according to your view of our agreement, I may be entitled to, and on my arrival in New York in the months of May, and June, I shall commence proceedings against you for such balance as may be due to me. I’m sorry that your discourtesy should have placed all further relations between us out of the question. From WS Gilbert"

Min Bid $100, EST: $500 and up 150. Arthur Sullivan (Gilbert & Sullivan) A British composer (1842–1900) best known for his collaborations on more than a dozen classic comic operas with librettist W. S. Gilbert, including H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado. ALS, one page, 4.25 x 6.5, 8. Albert Mansions S.W. letterhead, October 16, 1876. Letter to a gentleman in reference to a work not yet published and music. Letter in full: My Dear Sir, Mr. Boozy have been away some time, and this song although printed is not yet published. Probably this may account for you not having heard from the firm.I will request them to send you a proof. I am not by way of writing any songs just at present. Therefore I return those you were good enough to send me. Many thanks all the same. Yours truly, Arthur Sullivan

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152. Enrique Caruso

153. Mario Lanza

(1873-1921). Italian tenor with a repertoire of over 40 operas especially remembered for his portrayal of Canio in I Pagliacci by Leoncavallo.

He was one of the first to record phonograph records. Signed Postcard, sepia, 3¼"x5" fulllength seated painted portrait in costume.

Boldly signed in black ink, some minor nicks and emulsion losses in corners as well as small tear to right, not affecting bold signature and portrait.

Great Album page signed with large signature of Lanza, accompanied with.......Mario Lanza (born Alfred Arnold Cocozza; January 31, 1921 – October 7, 1959) was an American tenor, actor and Hollywood film star of the late 1940s and the 1950s.He made three more films before dying of an apparent pulmonary embolism at the age of 38. At the time of his death in 1959 he was still "the most famous tenor in the world".

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154. Nathan Milstein Signed Music Program General Motor Symphony concerts program, March 10,1935, signed in fountain pen by both Kindler & Huberman, on the front cover. There are 4 punch holds along left edge that do go through the program, otherwise in fine condition.

Nathan Milstein Russian-born American virtuoso violinist (1903–1992). Widely considered one of the finest violinists of the 20th century Reginald Stewart (20 April 1900, Edinburgh - 8 July 1984, Santa Barbara, California, was a Scottish conductor, pianist, and music educator who was chiefly active in the United States and Canada.

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155. Huberman & Kindler General Motor Symphony concerts program, March 10,1935, signed in fountain pen by both Kindler & Huberman, on the front cover. There are 4 punch holds along left edge that do go through the program, otherwise in fine condition. Bronislaw Huberman (19 December 1882 – 16 June 1947) was a Jewish Polish violinist. He was known for his individualistic and personal interpretations and was praised for his tone color, expressiveness, and flexibility. Huberman is also remembered for founding the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (then known as the Palestine Philharmonic) and thus providing refuge from the Third Reich for nearly 1,000 European Jews.

Johannes Hendrikus Philip "Hans" Kindler (January 8, 1892 – August 30, 1949) was an American cellist and conductor. In 1914, he was offered first cello chair with the Philadelphia Orchestra. After 16 years he founded the National Symphony Orchestra in 1931 and was its conductor until 1949, performing many works of new composers. The Kindler Foundation Trust Fund was established in 1983 by the Kindler Foundation to offer concerts and to commission new chamber music in his memory

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MUSIC 156. Ormandy & Schippa

157. Hadley & Schnabel

General Motor Symphony concerts program, March 3,1935, signed in fountain pen by both Ormandy & Schippa, on the front cover. There are 4 punch holds along left edge that do go through the program, otherwise in fine condition. Eugene Ormandy (November 18, 1899 – March 12, 1985) was a Hungarianborn conductor and violinist who became internationally famous as the music director and conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra. The maestro's 44-year-long association with the Philadelphia is one of the longest enjoyed by any conductor with a single orchestra. Tito Schipa 1888 – 16 December 1965) was an Italian tenore di grazia.

General Motor Symphony concerts program, February 24,1935, signed in fountain pen by both Hadley Schnabel, on the front cover.

There are 2 punch holds along left edge that do go through the program, otherwise in fine condition.

Min Bid $100, EST: $150 and up 158. Geraldine Farrar Archives Collection includes signed letters, 7 photos (4 cabinet photos, 2 post cards and 1 signed photo., Several letters, 3 very important letters from her mother to their Patron Charles H. Bond, show great insight in detail of Farrar's progress and experiences in Paris and Berlin. In the letters handwritten by Farrar's mother, Henrietta M. Farrar, to Mrs. Bond she goes into great detail Geraldine's progress with her vocal teachers, performances, living in Paris, meeting with Lillian Nordica, traveling to Berlin and the teachers etc. Included in this lot are Mr. Bonds original 18 Payment receipts in various amounts made out to Geraldine one starts in Jamuary i25, 1898 and is for Sidney D. Farrar the next is in August 15, 1898 and says for Geraldine Farra for charity and then, the rest are from when she stayed in Paris starting in May 12, of 1900 running through to March 11, 1901 in Berlin.

These letters and collection are a treasure trove of Farrar's early start and show how Bond, her patron, supported her with many thousands of dollars to give her the training of what he believed to be a future musical star. Two letters are handwritten later by Geraldine Farrar.

One interesting letter is on Farrar's old letterhead with a photo embossed in the OperaComique Paris Chicago Opera Company stationary which she signed. In the letter she writes how she "found this old sheets from the good old days". She goes on about "the paper was handmade and cost about $2 a sheet to have made, that the job was done in that fabulous shop on Rue De la Paux" and she writes about a painting she has sent off to be photographed as well. The other letter is to a Mrs. Rogers about her family's financial contributions and support early in her career, dated July 10, 1938, 7 7/8" x 6 1/2" and another 3 pg letter.Farrar received financial support for her vocal training from Charles Henry Bond (1846-1908), prominent business man and father of Mildred Bond. Most in very good condition, except for 3 of the early letters who have old cellophane tape stains and have separated in 2 of the letters, else good condition.

Henry Kimball Hadley (20 December 1871 – 6 September 1937) was an American composer and conductor. During his lifetime, Hadley's music was immensely popular, and was a regular part of the repertory of America's top orchestras,. Hadley was also a pioneer in film music. In the 1926 film, Don Juan with John Barrymore; he conducted the first feature film with synchronized music and sound effects. Artur Schnabel Highly regarded Austrian pianist (1882–1951) renowned especially for his interpretations of Beethoven and Schubert.

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Min Bid $100, EST: $400 and up 159. Edwin Booth Renowned American Shakespearean actor (1833–1893) and brother of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth. Two Pay receipts on 1 pg signed twice by Booth from Chicago McVicker's Theater, dated June 2, and June 3rd 1858, signed two times “Edwin Booth,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25. This is most likely for an appearance in a play "A New Way To Pay Old Debts", in which he appeared in starting on May 31, 1858.

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160. Signed Music related Autographs Selection of signed cards, pieces, album pages etc, by various pop singers and musicians including Eric Clapton, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, Mickey Dolenz, David Essex, Phil Collins, Cher, Elvis Costello, Travis, Joan Armatrading..etc.

Generally VG,

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161. John Frederick Coots Prolific American songwriter (1897–1985) best known for his durable Christmas classic ‘Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.’ ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 6, 1953. Brief note on a thank you letter in which a Paul Hull is thanking Coots for music he sent. In Full" Warren you can feel justly proud of Paul-hold this letter for future use J. Fred Coots" "P.S. When are we going to have a martini with you and Suzie?"

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162. Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin Set of Autographs on Two Promo Photos. A fabulous set of matching Swan Song B&W performance glossies, signed as follows.

Jones, Plant and Page: A 10" x 8" image of all four taking their bows after a performance.

Boldly signed in silver and black felt tips. Minor marginal wear, very fine. John Bonham: An 8" x 10" photo of him at the drum kit, signed in black felt tip over the kick drum with fairly good contrast. Based on the striped shirt, it may be from the same performance as the one above.

One light crease at upper left, very fine. Matted and framed, these would make a great display.

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164. Karen Carpenter and Richard Carpenter Led Zeppelin Set of Autographs on Two Promo Photos. A fabulous set of matching Swan Song B&W performance glossies, signed as follows.

Jones, Plant and Page: A 10" x 8" image of all four taking their bows after a performance. Boldly signed in silver and black felt tips. Minor marginal wear, very fine. John Bonham: An 8" x 10" photo of him at the drum kit, signed in black felt tip over the kick drum with fairly good contrast. Based on the striped shirt, it may be from the same performance as the one above.

One light crease at upper left, very fine. Matted and framed, these would make a great display.

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163. Monkees Autographed Monkee News Monkees Autographed Monkee News. Nice vintage paper signed by each Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork, and Englishman Davy Jones.

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ENTERTAINERS 165. Ben Turpin

166. Stan Laurel

Framed autographed comedic photo under glass of Ben Turpin (Bernard Turpin, Louisiana, 1869-1940) with cigar protruding beyond glass, signed at lower left with sentiment, dated July 25, 1924.American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films.

Two TLSs,signed “Stan,” both one-page in length, from April 22,1963, the other from April 23 1963. letters are both sending Newspaper clippings to a gentleman named Ben. In overall very good condition. Stan Laurel (1890–1965) was an English comic actor, writer and film director, most famous for his role in the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. With his comedy partner Oliver Hardy he appeared in 107 short films, feature films and cameo roles

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167. Collection of 132 Female entertainers signatures with Audrey Hepburn, Sharon Tate and much more!

A collection of female entertainer signatures Comprising 132 index cards with signers including Gracie Allen, June Allyson, Lauren Bacall, Ann Bancroft, Shirley Booth, Claudia Cardinale, Leslie Caron, June Carter Cash, Cyd Charisse, Claudette Colbert, Jeanne Crain, Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Lorraine Day, Doris Day, Yvonne De Carlo, Diana Dors, Irene Dunne, Cass Elliott, Linda Evans, Nina Foch, Janet Gaynor, Katherine Grayson, June Haver, Olivia de Havilland, June Havoc, Susan Hayward, Edith Head, Tippi Hedren, Sonja Henie, Audrey Hepburn, Ruth Hussey, Jeanette MacDonald, Jayne Mansfield, Ann Rutherford, Inger Stevens, Sharon Tate, and Vera-Ellen

Min Bid $200, EST: $2500 and up 168. Collection of 76 Signed Checks of Famous Actors An incredible collection of 91 single signed checks in one lot signed by famous actors including: Ava Gardner, Sharon Stone, (2) Bob Newhart-one signed George Newhart and one signed Bob Newhart, John Emery, Bob Barker, Goldie Hawn. Joanne Woodward, Charles Bronson, David Janssen, Jack Lord, Jake LaMotta, Gig Young, (2) JoAnn Worley, Jonathan Winters (Endorsed), Cornel Wilde, John Waybill (The Tubes), (2) Jessica Walter, (2) Jerry Van Dyke, Mel Torme, (2) Danny Thomas, Rod Taylor, (2) Bernie Taupin, Frank Sutton, (2) Susan Strasberg, Rod Steiger, Kaye Stevens, (2) Rob Reiner, Carl Reiner (Double Signed), Charles Nelson Reilly, Eleanor Powell, Norman Panama, (3) David Niven, Lorenzo Music, George Maharis, (2) John McGiver, Ross Martin, Quinn Martin, (2) Carol Lynley, Michelle Lee Farnetino, Dante Lavelli (Hall Of Fame Cleveland Browns), (2) Susan Carol Ladd, Alf Kjellin, (2) Deborah Kerr, Joanne Kerns, Howard Keel, Sylvia Faye, Chester Huntley, (3) David Hedison, Lisa Hartman, (2) Walter Grauman, Mitzi Gerber, Bonnie Franklin, Meg Foster, Glenn Ford, Blake Edwards, Jack Donohue, (2) Bruce Dern, (2) Carol Dempster Larsen, Doris Day, Jamie Lee Curtis, (2) Rory Calhoun, Red Buttons, Genevieve Bujold, Susan Blakely, A.C. Bartley, Adrian Barbeau, George Axelrod, Glenn Ash, (3) Kathleen Clifford (Silent Screen Actress).

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170. Claire Luce

Striking matte-finish heavy weight 8 x 10 photo of Karloff with an intense expression, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Boris Karloff.� In fine condition.Karloff is widely known for his roles in horror films and especially for his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), and Son of Frankenstein (1939), which resulted in his immense popularity. His best-known non-horror role is as the Grinch, as well as the narrator, in the animated television special of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966).

Vintage BW 8x10 Vandome image of Luce signed in fountain pen Claire Luce.

Luce was an American stage and screen actress, ,dancer and singer. Among her few films were Up the River (1930), directed by John Ford and costarring Spencer Tracy and Humphrey Bogart, and Under Secret Orders, the English-language version of G. W. Pabst's French-language feature, Mademoiselle Docteur (1937).

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171. Al Jolson

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Great Al Jolson signed business card matted with photo of Jolson. Al Jolson was a Jewish- American singer, film actor, and comedian. At the peak of his career, he was dubbed "The World's Greatest Entertainer.According to the St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture, "Jolson was to jazz, blues, and ragtime what Elvis Presley was to rock 'n' roll." Being the first popular singer to make a spectacular "event" out of singing a song, he became a "rock star" before the dawn of rock music.

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172. Rare Al Jolson Black Face Photo 1918-19 Very rare 11 x 14 photo of Jolson in Black face done by White. There is a large signature on the bottom, but we believe it to be secretarially signed. Photo does have issues mostly on edges missing, dings and there are some tears, one almost touching Jolson on the right side but Jolson's image is clean and mostly unaffected. The Broadway production of Sinbad opened on February 14, 1918 at the Winter Garden Theatre, where it ran for 164 performances. The cast included Jolson (in blackface), Kitty Doner, Constance Farber and Forrest Huff. This was the Musical that overtime Jolson had introduced both Suwanee River and Mammy his two most famous songs!Photos of this size and period are quite rare.

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ENTERTAINERS 173. Gary Cooper Original signed 2pg agreement for Garry Cooper to be represented by Cinema Artist corporation for a period of 2 years, starting on Augusts 5th 1944. The agreement is signed on the second page on the bottom in blue fountain pen. Cooper (born Frank James Cooper; (1901-1961) was an American film actor known for his natural, authentic, and understated acting style and screen performances. His career spanned thirty-five years, from 1925 to 1960, and included leading roles in eighty-four feature films. He was a major movie star from the end of the silent film era through the end of the golden age of Classical Hollywood.

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174. Judy Garland Judy Garland Signed Contract. A William Morris Agency contract, dated September 29, 1950, binding Garland to perform under the terms of the contract during a three-year period. Garland's contract with MGM was terminated just days before this one was signed, either because she asked to be released or because she was fired due to her unreliability on the set of Royal Wedding, depending on whom you ask. She went on to revitalize her career with live concert performances and various television specials. The contract is in Excellent condition with a horizontal fold crease and the standard binder holes punched in the top.

Min Bid $100, EST: $600 and up 176. Mikhail Morfdkin & his Russian ballet Signed 175. Autograph Album ( Judy Garland, Eddie Cantor, George Burns..)

Autograph Album. 6" x 4 1/4" spiral bound autograph album containing 34 vinatge signatures. Most of the signature are cut from larger sheets and mounted in the album and the majority are on sigle pages. The signers include: Judy Garland, George Burns, Bobby Breen, Eddie Cantor, Joe Penner, Martha Raye, Katherine deMille, Dickie Jones, Buddy Rogers, Claire Trevor, Frances Langford, Vera Miles, Henry Kolker, Bernard Punsley, Tony Martin, Igor Gorin and eighteen others.

Mikhail Morfdkin & his Russian ballet, signed. Includes: signatures by: Vera Nemtchinova, Hilda Butsova, Simeon Gest, Michael Arensky, Pierre Vladimiroff, Mikhail Mordkin & others. Poor condition, water damaged

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177. Emil Jannings

178. Bowling for Britain WWll, Signed by Grant,Chaney,Cooper,Power,Hayworth

Jannings SP. :3-1/2"x5-1/2" signed in full in black ink.

Jannings was the Winner of the first Academy Award for best actor. In The Way of all Flesh and Last Command.

Bowling for Britain souvenir program, March 30, 1941 at the Sunset Bowling Center, Hollywood, California.

17 x 11 folded to 8.5 x 11. The autograph page (detached) bears an imprinted poem entitled I Am An American! by Benjamin E. Neal. Signed in pencil by celebrities including: Cary Grant, Walter Abel, Tryone Power, 'Rita' (Hayworth?) 'The Strawberry Blonde,' Gary Cooper, Lon Chaney and others. An 8 x 1.5 red, white and blue silk ribbon which reads: 'Sunset Bowling Center, Hollywood, Calif.

Bowling For Britain, March 30, 1941' is affixed to the top. In fine condition

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179. Errol Flynn

180. Jackie Gleason Collection

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Flynn, payable to Department of Water & Power for $82.40, February 22, 1945. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps, notations, and cancellation holes, none affecting the signature. In PSA/DNA holder.

2 signed photos, one signed by showing Gleason and his sidekick Art Carney are looking at Play Things Magazine. The other is a 10 x 8 photo of the Kramden's and the Norton's on Ralph’s bus, signed in black felt tip by Art Carney, Audrey Meadows, and Joyce Randolph. In very fine condition

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181. Natalie Wood A Vintage 1958 photo of Natalie Wood with her husband Bob Wagner signed and inscribed by Wood" To Janet wi9th our love Natalie Wood and Bob Wagner" signed in green ink, doe shave some ink skipping, but clean. Photo is also accompanied with 2 snap shots of Wood as well as an original pencil drawing.

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ENTERTAINERS 182. Nick Adams American actor (1931–1968) who appeared in such films as Rebel Without a Cause and Twilight of Honor, for which he received an Academy Award nomination. He died of a prescription drug overdose at the age of 36. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “ To Paul Van Heck, Good Luck Nick Adams.” some slight ink skipping and inscription and signature little light, does have tear in upper center portion which has been repaired, otherwise fine condition.

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184. Lot of 3 signed Jimmy Stewart Signed Contracts Lot of 3 signed Jimmy Stewart Signed Contracts. The first is a 3 year representation contract dated July 1, 1946. the 2nd document is a board of Directors meeting signed by Stewart as one of the directors of the Stewartair Company, dated October 25,1956. The last is a television contract to appear on "The Julie Andrews Hour", November 28, 1972.These agreements almost cover 30 years of the legendary actor Jimmy Stewart.

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183. Bill Frawley ( Fred Mertz, on I Love Lucy) “Blessings on thee “Lois” – on account of because I like thee Lois / Sincerely, Bill Frawley.” A younger William Frawley (with some hair remaining) (1887 – 1966). Best known for his roles in I Love Lucy (Fred Mertz) and My Three Sons (Bub), plus over 100 films.

Inscribed to Lois De Fee, burlesque performer. The photo has been trimmed down and has a tear in bottom left, not affecting signature or image.

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185. Roy Disney Interesting "Mortgage of Chattels -- Pledge and Assessment" signed document for Walt Disney Productions for $10,000,000 signed on July 30th, 1956 By Roy O. Disney for a feature motion picture which was to be called “Arizona of the 50s”. This production is based on the book that was by the author James H. Tevis who was one of the original Arizona Territorial Rangers when the organization was first founded. The Western shows Disney produced in the 50’s later spun of into the idea and what became Frontier Land.

Bold signature by” Roy O. Disney

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186. James Dean- High School Year Books American actor (1931–1955) best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. His untimely death in a high-speed car crash elevated him to the status of Hollywood legend.

This lot consist of two year books while James Dean attended the small Fairmont High School (19471948). As a sophomore in 1947 Dean appears in the ,Basketball and Baseball team photos, sadly Dean's class photo has been ripped out. In the 1948 junior year book, Dean was involved in Drama and is shown in photos as part of the junior play, part of the 4-H Club, and in the Basketball team, where his photo shows him standing with the basketball. Both volumes do show some age and the Junior year book does have some loose pages and edge wear on the covers.

What makes these albums special is these albums where personally given to the consignor by Dean's Aunt and Uncle who he styed with, Marcus and Ortense Winslow, while he was writing a series of articles for the Chicago Tribune in 1965. The year books do come with a signed letter from the consignor stating the history as well as some of the original negatives and some copies of some of the photos he took when he stayed with the Winslow's in 1965. There are also some copies of the newspaper stories he wrote in 1965. By looking through these year books, you get a glimpse back in time, to the small home town where Dean grew up, the high school years, which helped create the legend. You can see in them the first time that he got a taste of the acting bug, by becoming part of the Junior play! Also, included in this incredible lot is the rare home town newspaper 'The Fairmount News'' announcing the death of the Indiana city's native son James Dean. The paper was a weekly and the first printing about Dean was in the 6 October 1955 edition, which bears a headline reading, ''James Dean Killed as Result of California Car Accident'', as well as a photo of the legendary actor. Paper is complete and is quite scarce, since there was a limited production and the paper quality. One small separation to fragile newsprint, but in very good condition.

Min Bid $200, EST: $2,000 and up 187. Bruce Lee Receipt Signed Bruce Lee, a trend-setter in Martial Arts, has been influential even after his death. A credit card receipt for gas, dated 1967, has Lee's signature and license plate number. C.O.A signed by Bruce Lee's widow, Linda. Also you will get a Promo picture from the movie enter the dragon.

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188. Otto Preminger Semi-glossy cardstock 7.5 x 10 photo of the director poised in contemplation, signed in the bottom border in black ink.

In fine condition

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ENTERTAINERS 189. Celebrites Collection

190. James Stewart

A collection of five letter from film stars and celebrities Comprising ; Sir John Anthony Quayle TLS talking about critics and his play; a Katherine Houghton Hepburn note signed, 1982; a Mary Martin signed note, 1977; a Maureen Stapleton signed note;an Elizabeth Taylor Warner typed letter (secretarial signed) letter mentioning her performance in The Little Foxes; an unsigned thank you card from Lauren Bogart; and a Hello Dolly program and card .

DS,2 pgs 8.5 x 11, January 7, 1964. An agreement between Stewart and Chasin-ParkCitron Agency to act as his agent form January 7t, 1964 through January 6th of 1967.

They are entitled to 10% of all gross monies received and will be his sole agent. Signed on the last page by Stewart and Agent. In fine condition,

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191. James Stewart

192. Katharine Hepburn

DS, 2 pages, 8.5 x 11, December,27 1946. This is original Music program worksheet signed by with a large Desi Arnaz signature. The document says it is for Ciro's, Tuesday December 31, 1946 (News Years Eve). It lists his set list and Vocal and instrumental.

The list has Taboo Goodnight, Cuban Pete, That Old Black Magic, Bam Bam Quere, Guadalajara and Say Si Si. Must of been quite a night! Great Conditionn

ALS on her "Katharine Houghton Hepburn" stationery, in her shaky hand in older age. Fine condition. With small color portrait. Katherine was known for her fierce independence and spirited personality, Hepburn was a leading lady in Hollywood for more than 60 years. In 1999, Hepburn was named by the American Film Institute as the greatest female star in Hollywood history.

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193. Marcel Marceau

194. Shirley Temple

A lot of two signed photos by the great pantomime and entertainer Marcel Marceau. each signed in black felt tip marker to Erin with inscription in French untranslated and a small flower sketch on both 8x10 BW images.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, as a child, “To Harriet Sue, Love, Shirley Temple.” There is some discoloring throughout the photo to the emulsion, otherwise fine condition.

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195. Joel McCrea Vintage Sepia 8x10 photo signed and inscribed in fountain pen by McCrea " To ''''''' R. Your Old Friend Joel McCrea". McCrea was an American actor whose career spanned 50 years and appearances in over 90 films

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196. Ty Cobb Superlative matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 bust portrait of Cobb in his Detroit Tigers uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ken Johnson, from Ty.” double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 15.75. In fine condition, with a few surface nicks to the left side and mild overall toning. An iconic and crystal-clear image of one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

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SPORTS 197. 1936 New York Yankees Signed BaseBall The 1936 New York Yankees ended a three-year drought by rattling off 102 wins and knocking off the crosstown rival Giants for the World Series crown. From that special campaign comes this clean, gorgeous, official American League (Harridge) baseball in EX-MT condition with dark stampings. There are 22 signatures in black fountain ink that vary in strength but average 5.5 to 6 out of 10, with only a few that are lighter. The sweet spot is truly sweet, highlighted by Lou Gehrig and genuine Joe McCarthy autographs (many balls from this era have clubhouse versions). Those two signatures, in particular, rate 6.5/10. Others included here are Lazzeri, Ruffing, Gomez, Brown, Selkirk, Rolfe, Dickey and Combs.

The only drawback is the absence of rookie sensation Joe DiMaggio, who was instrumental to the team's fortunes that summer.

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198. Mickey Cochrane Gordon Stanley "Mickey" Cochrane (April 6, 1903 – June 28, 1962), nicknamed "Black Mike", was a professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Philadelphia Athletics and Detroit Tigers.

Cochrane was considered one of the best catchers in baseball history and is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Interesting photo of Cochrane while he was in service in the United States Navy during World War II, with Bill Dickey of the Yankees, giving the Navy the two greatest catchers baseball had yet seen; with Yogi Berra also serving but not yet having reached the major leagues, there were actually three possible "greatest catchers ever" in the WWII-era Navy. Does have a PSA/DNA certificate.

199. Red Sox team ball with Tony Conigliaro on ball Red Sox team baseball with 17 signatures. The notable signatures include Tony Conigliaro, Sparky Lyle, and Hal of Fame inductee Carl Yastrzemski, does have a PSA/DNA cert. The signature of Bill Lee has been traced over,signed in a red/pink marker which has blurred slightly on some of the signatures.

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200. New York Mets 1986 World Series 16x20 signed by 37 players New York Mets 1986 World Series 16x20 signed by 37 players including Gary Carter and some other Hall Of Famers

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201. 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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202. Hank Greenberg

203. Don Larson Perfect Game

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.

11x14 Photo of the last pitch in the famous 1956 world series perfect no hitter game by Don Larson signed in blue sharpie.

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204. Don Larson & Yogi Berra Perfect Game

205. Magic Johnson

Oversize 11"x14" photo from the Don Larson 1956 World Series, perfect game signed by both Larson and Yogi Berra in blue sharpie.

Lakers Magic Johnson Authentic Signed 1.5X3 Forum Floorboard with PSA/DNA.Johnson was honored as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996

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206. Jessie Owens to Walt Cunningham 4x6 paper stock photo postcard color in blue tone of Owens doing the famous broad jump in the 1936 Olympics, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip to the astronaut Walter Cunningham. In 1968 Cunningham was the Lunar Module Pilot on the Apollo 7 mission. “To Walter & Lo, my best to two very wonderful person, Jesse Owens, ‘36 Olympics.”

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SPORTS 207. Muhammad Ali

207. Muhammad Ali

1990 Muhammad Ali Signed, Inscribed "LIFE" Magazine. Offered here is an original 1970 issue of "LIFE" magazine that is signed and inscribed by Muhammad Ali. Presenting Mint black sharpie that was signed in 1990, it is personalized to "Butch the King". EX-MT quality exhibited throughout.

Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication.

Ali signed 8 x10 color photo from the may 25, 1965 with Ali standing over Sony Liston signed in gold. In Fine condition. With Shop at Home COA as well as OAK COA.

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210. Rocky Graziano 209. Mickey Walker Fun vintage 8x10 sepia 1920-30's signed photo of the world champion boxer Mickey Walker with his son or possibly grandson based on the inscription. Reads "Best wishes to our pal Lou David from Mickey and my squawking Grand Pa form Jimmy- Walkers." The photo is inscribed to Lou Davis who was a famous song writer of the 1920-30's. Walker was known as "The Toy Bulldog," he was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on July 13, 1901. He began boxing professionally on February 10, 1919. Walker's career would last twenty years.

On November 1, 1922 Walker defeated Jack Britton in 15 rounds in New York to win the World Welterweight Title. He would defend that title five times before losing it to Pete Latzo in 1926. That same year Walker moved up to the middleweight division and defeated Tiger Flowers to win the World Middleweight Title.

He would defend that title three times before voluntarily relinquishing it in 1931. One of the most colorful performers in the sport and a beloved figure, Walker finally called it quits in 1939.

Rocky Graziano endorsement on the back of a check signed by he and his wife Norma. was an American boxer.

Graziano was considered one of the greatest knockout artists in boxing history, often displaying the capacity to take his opponent out with a single punch. He was ranked 23rd on The Ring magazine list of the greatest punchers of all time.

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211. Golf grouping Here is a set of Golf Greatest Cards produced by Muellers Enterprises. This is a printers proof, which was signed by the artist Bart Forbes, there was a set of only 50 out of 10,000 sets that were signed by the Artist Bart Forbes, Bart has won over 60 Awards for Excellence and has designed over 20 Commemorative Postage Stamps.

There are some small condition issues, where he s Forbes signature is there was a little bleeding to the ink, also some edge dings and a .5 tear to the right side, but does not affect where the cards would be traditional cut and would look great framed.

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212. Rare 1947 race car program signed by Ted Horn 1947 race car program signed by the rare signature of Ted Horn.Ted Horn (February 27, 1910–October 10, 1948), was an American race car driver. He won the AAA National Championship in 1946, 1947 and 1948 and collected 24 wins, 12 second-place finishes and 13 third-place finishes in 71 major American open-wheel races prior to his death at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack at the age of 38.The program is also signed by drivers Mark Light, Rob Mattson, Dean Hersholt.

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213. 1954 Sports Illustrated 1st Issue 1954 Sports Illustrated 1st Issue. Offered here is the first issue of Sports Illustrated.

Exhibiting EX-MT quality, it includes the card sheet still intact.

214. Penny Black on cover The Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was issued in Great Britain on 1 May 1840, for official use from 6 May of that year. This cover dated March 20,1841,a black Maltese Cross Cancel.

Tunstall, whose UDC (undated circle) receiver it carries is a part of the city of Stoke-on-Trent. This Penny Black is from plate #8.

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