RR Auction 377

america’s autograph auction Catalog 377 October 12, 2011

The Alamo mounts its final defense One of the finest Alamo-related items in private hands—a receipt signed by William Barret Travis two days before Santa Anna arrives with his troops—will be offered in the RR Auction Texas and Western Autographs and Artifacts Auction for one week only, November 10-17. This decidedly rare document, perhaps the scarcest Alamo artifact not on public display, reveals “There is now in use in the Alamo Six Hundred & Eighty two feet of Walnut Scantling as platforms for the cannon.” The weaponry and platforms identified in this receipt kept the Mexican forces at bay for 13 days, and it was from a cannon platform that Travis made his heroic last stand, viciously repelling his attackers before ultimately being killed.

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Auction closes November 9, 2011 Consignor deadline September 23 Auction online October 22, 2011

Auction closes November 17, 2011 Consignor deadline August 5 Auction online November 10, 2011

Auction closes December 7, 2011 Consignor deadline October 21 Auction online November 19, 2011

Auction closes January 11, 2012 Consignor deadline November 18 Auction online December 17, 2011

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Robert S. Eaton Sr. 1940–2001

GENERAL RR AUCTION INFO R&R Auction Company, LLC, d/b/a RRAuction Licensed auctioneer: Carla Eaton, NH license #3029

CONTACT INFORMATION

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HOURS

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RRAUCTION’S POLICIES EXTENDED BIDDING & THE 30 MINUTE RULE

The final day of bidding for all lots is Wednesday, October 12. Any bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm. At that time, the Extended Bidding goes into affect. If you have not bid on a lot before 6 pm, you may not bid on that lot after 6 pm. Only those bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm. Hence, if you are the only bidder on a lot at 6 pm, that lot is awarded to you. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm.

All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm will remain OPEN to ALL bidders until 7 pm or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot. The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm. If you are the high bidder, raising your maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the auction at any time at its sole discretion.

POSTPONEMENT

PAYMENTS Payment is due by Monday, October 24, 2011, unless prior arrangements have been made.

Late payment may result in the suspension of your bidding privileges.

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Credit Card orders will be shipped first. Please send PayPal

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Personal and business checks are also accepted and orders paid via this method on winnings over $500 will ship 7 business days after receipt. Returned checks are subject to a $25 fee. We recommend paying by cashier’s check or money order.

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TERMS OF SALE A 20% buyer’s premium will be added to each winning bid, with a 2% premium discount for those paying by cash, check, money order, or wire. You are obligated

to honor any bid(s) you make, and you authorize us to charge your credit card for any unpaid winnings. In the event you fail to pay all amounts due, RR Auction reserves the right to resell the merchandise and will hold you responsible for the costs of resale, including a 10% seller’s commission, and also any difference between the resale prices and the price of your successful bids.

RETURNS

RR Auction may postpone the auction for a reasonable period of time as the result of any significant event (e.g., an Act of God, etc). In this unlikely event, bidders and consignors will be notified of the new closing date.

Every item is cataloged with the intent of accuracy. Improperly described items must be returned within three days of receipt. Please call us before returning any items. A merchandise credit will be issued in the case of a subjective, unresolvable dispute over condition.

GUARANTEES

CONSIGNORS

Each signed item is unconditionally guaranteed genuine without time limit. If a lot is declared to be not authentic, we may ask the purchaser to supply the written opinion of one competent authority acceptable to us. We will refund the original purchase price after documentation has been submitted.

The buyer’s only remedy under this guarantee is the cancellation of the sale and the refund of the purchase price.

Consignors are not allowed to bid on or withdraw their own lots. We will contact all consignors via mail, fax, or e-mail with their tentative final results the day after the auction ends.

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

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

PLACING BIDS By participating in the auction, you are accepting these Terms and Conditions. You are agreeing to the

alternative of dispute resolution by arbitration. Arbitration replaces the right to go to court, including the right to a jury trial.

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

MINIMUM BIDS Every item has a minimum bid (MB). No bids below this amount will be accepted.

MAXIMUM BIDS To maximize your chance of winning, we strongly encourage the use of maximum bids. For example, assume an item you want currently has a high bid of $100. Your bid would then be $110 (10% over $100), and you could tell us, “I’d like a maximum bid of $242 for that item.” We will enter your bid at $110, and we will then bid for you until the lot reaches your maximum of $242.

If competitive bids only reach $148, you would win the item at $163—10% over the highest previous bid. To prevent tie bids, all maximum bids should be made in proper increments. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the underbidder’s bid.

BID INCREMENTS Bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%.

CHECKING BIDS You can open, monitor, and/or raise bids as often as you wish.

However, all bidding is governed by the 30 Minute Rule and extended bidding. Extended bidding always goes into affect at 6 pm on the last day of the auction. At 7 pm, the extended bidding ends and the 30 Minute Rule goes into effect.

RESERVES Some lots may have a confidential reserve, below which the lot will not be sold.

CALLBACKS RRAuction offers a callback service on auction night for any bidder who has the high bid on an item whose current bid is over $1,000 and who has placed a maximum bid. At your request, we will call you if your maximum bid is topped. We will need your correct telephone number(s) where you can be reached until the auction closes. Callbacks begin after 6 pm on auction night.

You must request this service; it is not automatic. We make every effort to ensure that bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, we do not guarantee this service.

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

AFTER THE AUCTION WINNER NOTIFICATION We will notify all winners by email, phone, or fax by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13th. Auction results are available at rrauction.com.

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

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CONDITION

Access our online catalog at www.RRAuction.com and register to become a bidder. We offer the most interactive online auction in the collectibles field. After you have completed the registration form, you will have access to:

Each item in the catalog is described with a statement indicating its overall condition. The condition of the items we offer generally falls into the following range: good—very good—fine—very fine. Treated as a scale of 1 to 4, good describes an item that has as many as several flaws, which are described in detail; very fine describes an item whose condition and appearance may be regarded as flawless and superior in every respect. Most of the items we offer are in fine condition, meaning that there are no serious flaws. While we make every effort to describe flaws that materially affect appearance and value, we generally do not specify minor or routine flaws, such as (but not limited to) pencil or secretarial notations, mailing folds to letters, normal aging to paper, or tiny bends or creases from normal handling. We encourage prospective bidders to examine the image(s) of each item closely and to contact us with specific inquiries regarding condition.

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

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

ALS — Autograph Letter Signed (a letter entirely handwritten and signed by the given personality)

AQS — Autograph Quotation Signed ANS — Autograph Note Signed (a short ALS) LS — Letter Signed (a letter in a secretary’s hand, but signed by the given personality)

SP — Signed Photo DS — Document Signed FDC — First Day Cover INSCRIBED — “Personalized”

• Real-time online bidding • Tracking of lots/consignments All auction and bidding regulations stated in the Terms and Conditions in the front of the catalog apply to online bidding.

OBTAINING A BIDDER NUMBER & PASSWORD Before you can bid on the internet, you need to obtain a bidder number and password. If you do not have a bidder number, just follow these few easy steps: 1. Go to www.RRAuction.com and click on the NEW BIDDER REGISTRATION button located under the log-in box.

Having trouble registering to bid online? Please give us a call at (603) 732-4280 or e-mail us at Stacey@RRAuction.com

2. You will then be sent to a registration page, on which you will enter your personal information. The safety of your personal information is ensured by top-of-the-line online security.

RRAuction does not share your information.

Please make sure to give accurate information so we can contact you with your bidder number. If you already get the catalog, your bidder number is located on the label on the envelope. Call or e-mail us for your password.

3. Your application will be proccessed within 24 to 48 hours (excluding non-business hours) as long as all information is received. You will be contacted with a bidder number and password.

CHANGING/ FORGOTTEN PASSWORDS After you have performed the steps above, you will be able to log in to your account and change your password. If you have forgotten your password, enter your bidder number, then click the FORGOTTEN PASSWORD button. We will automatically send your password to your e-mail address on file. If you have any problems changing your password, call or send an e-mail to Tricia@RRAuction.com.

THE RR AUCTION TEAM OF AUTHENTICATORS & CONSULTANTS BOB EATON AND BILL WHITE, RR AUCTION

AUCTION

After 30 years in business, during which time well over 1,000,000 signed items have crossed their paths, no one has had more daily exposure to autographs than Bob Eaton and Bill White. To date, RR Auction has published more than 370 consecutive monthly catalogs. Several award-winning, in-depth published studies have earned Bill a reputation as a trusted authenticator. Bob, a PSA/DNA authenticator, is well established as one of the foremost authenticators in the autograph industry.

Certificates of Authenticity

are complimentary with every lot sold.

RR Auction is committed to offering authentic autographs. This commitment is the foundation on which RR has built its reputation as a responsible, respectable auctioneer. Backing our commitment to authenticity, we are proud to offer a 100% Lifetime Money Back Guarantee on every signed item we sell. The Certificate of Authenticity that accompanies every signed item is good for the life of the piece regardless of owner.

While RR Auction is exclusively responsible for its guarantee, we are proud to work with a group of industry experts providing authentication services for autographed collectibles.

JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES John is the founder of University Archives, a leading firm specializing in the appraisal and authentication of documents and manuscripts. He is affiliated with multiple professional organizations dedicated to the autograph industry, is a contributing editor for Autograph Collector magazine, and is a PSA/DNA authenticator.

PSA/DNA PSA/DNA is the world’s leading third party autograph authentication company. Using state of the art technology, PSA/DNA created a security system to prevent counterfeiting, forgery and piracy. As the most respected service in the industry, PSA/DNA’s years of expertise and knowledge have established an impeccable reputation for providing professional, unbiased, expert opinions.

ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL Roger has an extensive background as a full-time dealer in autographs and collectibles, and is a trusted authenticator in all areas of contemporary music. When supported by the REAL logo and Roger’s name, music-related autographs assume an added value.

Letters of Authenticity

are available on certain lots.Priced upon request*

Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots.

Priced from $25 to $200*

Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $30 to $150*

FRANK CAIAZZO beatles autographs

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

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

BRIAN GREEN AND MARIA GREEN, BRIAN AND MARIA GREEN CIVIL WAR SIGNATURES Civil War Signatures

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

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

RICH CONSOLA Rich has studied Elvis Presley’s handwriting and signature for nearly 20 years, which has placed him in the forefront of Presley authenticators worldwide. * For more information on Letters of Authenticity contact Tricia by phone at (603) 732-4280 ext. 114 or by email at Tricia@RRAuction.com

INCREASE YOUR

RESALE VALUE with RR Auction’s third-party Letter of Authenticity Program

PSA LETTERS OF AUTHENTICITY

PSA continues to be the world leader in third party authentication with a highly respected procedure for documenting and registering autographed items. It is well known that a PSA registration brings increased resale value in the autograph market.

RRAuction will fulfill the Letter of Authenticity request so that your auction item is sent to you with complete documentation. You save time; you save money; you get the PSA authentication process which includes items being tagged with their DNA-laced ink, invisible to the naked eye but verifiable through a specially calibrated laser.

Letters of Authenticity priced from $25 - $200

REAL LETTERS OF AUTHENTICITY

Full Letters of Authenticity (from REAL) are available for all lots pre-certified by Roger Epperson. Collectors of signed music memorabilia look for the REAL seal of approval when building collections of distinction.

Letters of Authenticity priced from $30 - $150

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presidents & first ladies Adams signs a eulogy for his friend and comrade Lafayette

1. John Quincy Adams. Signed book: Oration on the Life and

Character of Gilbert Motier de Lafayette. Washington: Gales and Seaton, 1835. Hardcover, 5.5 x 9, 94 pages. Signed and inscribed on a 5 x 7.75 off-white page, “Joseph Vance from John Quincy Adams,” neatly affixed by its extreme left edge to the book’s title page. As was customary at the time, no doubt due to his advanced age and physical limitations, Adams penned the inscription on a separate page and then had the recipient insert the page into an appropriate volume. In good condition, with missing cover and spine (back cover is present but detached), soiling and creasing to signed page, scattered toning to remaining pages, fragile binding, small tears to opening and closing pages, and staining to fore-edges. Book is housed in a custom clamshell box. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

President Adams and Secretary of State Clay grant safe passage to a New York vessel 4. John Quincy Adams. Vellum

2. John Quincy Adams. Partly-printed vellum DS as president,

signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 15.5 x 9.25, April 15, 1825. President Adams grants Jospeh Hawkins 80 acres of land in Indiana. Signed at the conclusion by Adams, and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham. In fine, clean condition, with intersecting folds, and some scattered light toning and creasing. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

3. John Quincy Adams. Bold ink

signature, “J. Q. Adams,” on an offwhite 2 x .75 slip which has been inlaid to a 4.5 x 1.5 off-white slip. In fine condition, with a uniform block of toning over signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

DS as president, signed “John Quincy Adams,” one page, 11 x 14.5, July 26, 1827. Scallop-top ship’s papers. In part: “By the President of the United States of America, Suffer the Ship Harriet of New York, R. C. Glover master or commander of the burden of two hundred thirty seven tons or thereabouts mounted with two guns navigated with Eleven men, To Pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandise without hindrance.” Signed at the conclusion by Adams and countersigned by Secretary of State Henry Clay. The white wafer seal is intact. Intersecting folds, some wrinkling and creasing, scattered soiling and toning, and writing visible on opposing sides, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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5. John Quincy Adams. Free franked postal

cover, 5 x 3.25, addressed in another hand to “His Excellency John Adams, Frankfort, Ky.” and franked in the upper right corner “J. Q. Adams” as secretary of state. In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds with a vertical fold passing through his last name, uniform toning, and a “Paid” stamp lightly affecting the signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Adams’ hefty $500 check, completing a bequest of his deceased father 6. John Quincy Adams.

Partial check, 2.5 x 1.5, filled out and signed by Adams, “J. Q. Adams,” for $500.00, April 3, 1833. Check portion is affixed to a 5 x 4 off-white sheet. In very good condition, with trimmed edges and diagonal top left corner, paper loss to center, and scattered toning and soiling. According to his diaries, on April 2, John Quincy Adams ‘received an order from John A. Smith for the payment of 500 dollars of the bequest from my father to him—which I accepted.’ The following day Adams records how he walked ‘to the U.S. Branch Bank where my son had paid the draft of J. A. Smith for 500 dollars; and where I took my Bank Book that the entry might be made both to my debt and credit for a record of the transaction.’

Partially printed examples of early presidents are significantly rarer than their manuscript counterparts, with this check made even more desirable by being mentioned in his personal diary. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

8. Chester A. Arthur. Signed

Executive Mansion card, signed in black ink, “Chester A. Arthur.” Block of irregular toning from prior display, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

9. George Bush. TLS

as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, December 13, 1991.

President Bush sends a personal message to Allan Swenson of the New England Heritage Selections in Kennebunk, Maine.

In full: “Many thanks for your letter. I appreciate your letting me know about your new project. Best wishes for a happy holiday season.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

President Arthur appoints Samuel Colt’s nephew to the Circuit Court 7. Chester A. Arthur. Partlyprinted DS as president, signed “Chester A. Arthur,” one page, 17 x 12.5, July 5, 1884. In part: “LeBaron B. Colt of Rhode Island, I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint him to be United States Judge of the First Judicial Circuit.” The large official seal is intact. Matted with a colorized full-length portrait to an overall size of 30.5 x 18.5. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, moderate vertical strip of toning, and some haloing of Arthur’s name. Presidential appointments are always desirable. LeBaron Colt would go on to serve as a US Senator. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Buchanan chooses his words as he looks towards victory in the next election:

“I would rather not owe my election to any present pledges upon a subject in regard to which my whole humble life has been one continued pledge”

10. James Buchanan. Handwritten letter, unsigned, one page, 7.5 x 9.25, no date but January 8, 1848, is written in an unknown hand on an adjoining leaf. Buchanan writes the Honorable Benjamin Champnege in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In full: “I should not like to have the enclosed shown unless it should become necessary. The sentiments I would proclaim upon any proper occasion before the whole world; but I would rather not owe my election to any present pledges upon a subject in regard to which my whole humble life has been one continued pledge.” The adjoining leaf bears a full free frank and has been addressed by Buchanan. Matted with a colorized portrait and framed to an overall size of 24.5 x 13.5. In very good condition, with several intersecting folds (one passing through his franking signature), some light staining and mild soiling, and a thin strip of old tape along the hinge.

This handwritten message was likely composed during his service as secretary of state under President James K. Polk—and amidst the renewal of Buchanan’s presidential ambitions. Buchanan had hoped to secure the White House in the 1844 election, but the Democratic nomination went to Polk, who in turn named Buchanan secretary of state. It’s possible that Buchanan’s statement of “I would rather not owe my election to any present pledges upon a subject in regard to which my whole humble life has been one continued pledge” is a reference to the slavery issue, which had become an important matter in American politics. Although Buchanan personally objected to slavery, he also saw the abolitionist movement as a group of ‘meddling troublemakers’ and one violating a Constitutional right to own slaves. With his political ambitions in 1848 thwarted by the election of Zachary Taylor, Buchanan returned to Pennsylvania—and set his sights on the 1852 Democratic nomination... finally winning the high office in 1856. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

11 . G e o r g e Bush. Signed

book: George Herbert Walker Bush: A Photographic Profile. Special signed edition of 1250 copies. College Station: Texas A&M University Press, 1997. Hardcover with slipcase, 11.25 x 11.25, 147 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the limitation page “George Bush” and additionally signed on a following page by photographer David Valdez. A few areas of subtle rubbing to slipcase, otherwise fine, clean condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

12. George W. Bush. Signed

book: Decision Points. First edition, first printing.

NY: Crown Publishers, 2010.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 497 pages.

Signed on the half-title page in black felt tip. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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13. George W. B u s h .

Signed book: Decision Points.

Limited edition first edition, first printing (this being no. 4390).

NY: Crown Publishers, 2010.

Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.5, 497 pages. Signed on the limitations page in black felt tip by Bush. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

17. Grover Cleveland. Ink signature,

“Yours very truly, Grover Cleveland,” on an offwhite 5 x 2.5 slip, clipped from the closing of a letter, with several partial lines of text in Cleveland’s hand on the reverse. A uniform block of toning over signature and sentiment, otherwise fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

14. George W. Bush.

Ticket from President George W. Bush’s campaign stop on September 19, 2004, in Derry, New Hampshire, 5.25 x 2.5, signed upside down on the front in black felt tip. Scattered mild creasing and bends as one might expect on such a souvenir, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by an unsigned 8.5 x 11 invitation to Bush’s second presidential inauguration. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Returning for a second term as president, Cleveland writes:

15. George W. and George Bush. Two

signed bookplates: a 4.25 x 3.75 bookplate for Decision Points, signed in black felt tip by George W. Bush; and a 4 x 6 bookplate signed in black black ballpoint by George Bush. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

16. Jimmy Carter.

Engraved portrait, 9 x 12, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, signed under his image in black felt tip, “J. Carter.” Some scattered light creases and wrinkles, and a bit of trivial soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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“I am very much touched by the contents of your letter of congratulation received first after my nomination to the Presidency” 18. Grover Cleveland. ALS, three pages on two adjoining

sheets, 4.5 x 6.75, Gray Gables letterhead, August 12, 1892.

Letter to John F. Shafer, marked at the top by Cleveland “strictly personal.” In full: “I am very much touched by the contents of your letter of congratulation received first after my nomination to the Presidency. I sympathize with you fully in the incidents in which the event brings to your mind. I have not been able to understand at all times, the devotion of children to a political party or candidate. It’s further from my…self interests, and its freshness is exceedingly interesting. I am glad to have the picture of my steadfast friend which you kindly sent me; and while I cannot thank you for your kind wishes I cannot stifle a regret that my candidacy should remind you of the affliction which you have suffered in the death of your son.” In fine condition, with some minor light handling wear and soiling.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Cleveland’s hand. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Superlative oversized Cleveland portrait 19. Grover Cleveland. Vintage matte-finish

8.25 x 11 Underwood and Underwood photo of an older Cleveland behind his desk, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen “Grover Cleveland to Bayard Stockton, Jan 28, 1906.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 15.25. A few scattered light creases, as well as scattered light silvering to darker portions of image, otherwise fine condition. The consignor notes that this item originates from the estate of the late Senator Thomas Eagleton. A distinguished image, scarce in oversized examples.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

20. Bill Clinton.

Signed book: My Life.

First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2004. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 957 pages.

Signed on the title page in black felt tip “Bill Clinton 11–2–04.” In fine condition with a small rectangular stain on the front pastedown.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

21. Bill Clinton. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of President Clinton during his inauguration, signed in-person in black felt tip “Bill Clinton.” Light vertical crease not affecting the signature and faint show-through from a collector notation on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. A very nice, less common signed image of Clinton. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The Constitutionally mandated solemn oath which began Bill Clinton’s presidency 22. Bill Clinton. P r i n t e d

Oath of Office on an 8.5 x 11 sheet, with the presidential seal at the top, signed in-person at the bottom in black felt tip “Bill Clinton.” In fine condition with horizontal bend touching the top of Clinton’s first name.

Desirable, lesser-seen format for Clinton. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Coolidge signs a collection of his Massachusetts speeches 23. Calvin Coolidge. Signed book: Have Faith in Massachusetts. First edition, first printing.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1919.

Hardcover, 5.25 x 8, 224 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Arthur A. Williams, with regards, Calvin Coolidge, December 1919.” In fine condition, with very mild edge toning and old bookseller’s label to signed page, and some light wear to covers and spine. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

24. Calvin Coolidge.

Signed book: The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge. Limited edition of 1,000 copies (this copy No. 627). NY: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1929. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.5, 247 pages. Boldly signed in fountain pen on the limitations page. In fine condition, with a small tape remnant to back pastedown. Slipcase has scattered edge wear, light soiling, and chipping to label on spine, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Coolidge plans for indoor plumbing and electricity in his childhood home at Plymouth Notch, Vermont 25. Calvin Coolidge. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 19, 1932.

Coolidge writes H. V. Woods in Bridgewater, Vermont. In full: “I suppose I shall have to put in an electric plant. The generator would weigh about 500 pounds and ought to go in the cellar, unless it is too damp. It has to have a pipe going outdoors for the exhaust. On account of the noise I should prefer to put it under the kitchen. It will always be running when the lights are on. It would not be quite so easy to pipe out of doors from there, I suppose. We shall have to build a cement base for it and the gasolene tank will go in the ground outside the buildings. That could go either in front or back.

I am also thinking of putting in a bath tub, wash bowel [sic] and water-closet in the room back of the kitchen sink. It would have to be connected with a septic tank which would be located near the Northwest corner of the house. I might want to cut a door from the entry into this bath room and close the door leading into it from the kitchen. Some day when the traveling is comfortable, you might go up there and look around. You will probably need an electric searchlight in the cellar. I wish you would measure up the proposed bath room and send me a little sketch showing where we could locate the plumbing in it.

I assume we have cut about all the lumber you will need for the addition, but we shall have to have doors, hardware, etc., which I think I can get to good advantage with the plumbing fixtures and lighting fixtures from Sears, Roebuck & Company. They have a store in this town. Sometime you might make out a list of what we are going to need in the way of piping and wiring. I think we had better use brass pipe. I suppose you have someone that can do the wiring for us.” In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds with a vertical fold touching the first letter of his last name, a stain at the left side affecting appearance, and scattered soiling and several rust spots at the bottom of the page.

Written less than a year before his death, Coolidge discusses plans for the renovation and expansion of the family home (and his birthplace) in Plymouth Notch, Vermont. Although Coolidge spent his remaining days at ‘The Beeches’ in Northampton, MA, busying himself with various presidential and directorial service positions with organizations such as the New York Life Insurance Company, the American Foundation for the Blind, and the American Antiquarian Society, the place he spent his youth always remained at the forefront of his mind, evidenced by the detailed construction plans he meticulously outlines in this letter to a contractor. The former president was brought up in a house without both modernized plumbing and electricity, something he sought to rectify: “I suppose I shall have to put in an electric plant...I am also thinking of putting in a bath tub, wash bowel [sic] and water-closet in the room back of the kitchen sink.” After the sudden heart-attack that claimed his life in January of 1933, Coolidge was buried in Notch Cemetery in Vermont, finding his final resting place in the town in which his life began.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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26. Calvin Coolidge.

First National Bank check, 7.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed

by Coolidge, payable to “First Nat Bk” for $50.00, January 1, 1911. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication case. In very good condition, with expected cancellation holes, some affecting the first half of the last name, pencil cancellation through the signature, and a uniform shade of toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

27. Calvin Coolidge.

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, June 1, 1925. Letter to Edward W. Bok. In full: “Thank you for your note, which I need not say was of the greatest interest to me. I am confident you are doing a good and effective work, and am most appreciative of it.” In fine condition, with some light toning to edges. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Appointing a member to the Committee to Study the United States Military Assistance Program whose work “will be invaluable to our national security and the defense of the free world” 29. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, November 24, 1958. Letter to James E. Webb, of Ker-McGee Oil Industries. In full: “I am pleased you are willing to serve as a Member of my Committee to Study the United States Military Assistance Program and I hereby appoint you in that capacity. For your assistance and information, I am enclosing a copy of my letter to the Chairman outlining the purpose of the study and the terms of reference under which you will be working. I am sure that the work of this committee will be invaluable to our national security and the defense of the free world. I look forward with anticipation to the results of the study.” In fine condition, with several paperclip impressions to top edge and a few scattered creases. The committee was a bipartisan committee, created in November 1958 by President Eisenhower to undertake a completely independent, objective, and non-partisan analysis of the military assistance aspects of the US Mutual Security Program. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Eisenhower halts a 1957 labor strike against a nuclear arms manufacturer

28. Dwight D. Eisenhower. DS as president, signed “Dwight

D. Eisenhower,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, May 14, 1957. Ike appoints George S. Bradley of Toledo, Ohio, to a Board of Inquiry. In part: “In accordance with the provisions of the Executive Order of May 14, 1957, issued by virtue of the authority vested in me by…the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947…you are hereby appointed as a member of the Board of Inquiry created to inquire into the issues involved in the labor-management dispute which exists between the Goodyear Atomic Corporation and the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 10689, at the Portsmouth, Ohio, plant of that Company.” Elaborately cloth-matted and framed with a presidential portrait and two descriptive plaques to an overall size of 31 x 21. In fine condition, with some light toning and faint foxing.

With this appointment, Ike tried to settle a strike launched a few days earlier by union workers and the Portsmouth chemical plant. The Cold War was raging in 1957, with nuclear armament a critical part of the president’s national security plan. As the aforementioned Ohio plant was one of only three facilities in the country to produce a vital uranium component used for nuclear weapons, the Eisenhower Administration saw a strike as harming America’s safety. With the union and the company divided on such issues as seniority, benefits, and pay increases and voting to strike, Eisenhower authorized an 80-day federal injunction, appointing individuals like Bradley to rectify the matter. Oversized. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Eisenhower receives some missing details from the Normandy invasion 30. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, on personal letterhead, March 6, 1948. In a letter of gratitude for information passed on from a WWII soldier, Eisenhower writes, in full: “I am greatly pleased that you took time to write to me of your association with the 3118th Signal Service Battalion, and I certainly appreciate more than I can say the statistics you included. In my literary effort I had planned to use number of the figures you volunteered in your letter but, frankly, I did now [sic] know where to put my hands quickly on this type of information. Your letter provides in the main most of the answers for which I had been searching—for this I am truly indebted to you. I am, of course, delighted to hear of your enthusiasm and esprit for the organization which served my headquarters so conscientiously and well, for I have some understanding of the hardships and unusual circumstances under which it performed its essential role. Considering the many details of your letter and the specific facts it contained, I do not think it will be necessary for you to send the clipping file. However, should I find the need of additional information regarding the Signal Center’s work, I hope that I may feel free to write you again.

Your amusing story of Sergeant Weinkrantz’s escapade, as well as your vivid recollection of other colorful incidents, was most interesting to us, generally speaking, I did not know of such occurrences.” In fine condition.

“Your letter provides in the main most of the answers for which I had been searching—for this I am truly indebted to you”

In 1944, Eisenhower was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Force at the COSSAC Supreme Headquarterss, while Franklin J. Walsh, the recipient of this letter, was a member of the 3118th Signal Service Battalion. As a part of that regiment, Walsh and his fellow servicemen deployed fake messages regarding potential invasion sites in France in an effort to confound and confuse the Nazis. Eisenhower gratefully recognizes and thanks the soldier for his victorious D-Day war efforts: “I am, of course, delighted to hear of your enthusiasm and esprit for the organization which served my headquarters so conscientiously and well, for I have some understanding of the hardships and unusual circumstances under which it performed its essential role.” A stellar piece of correspondence between veterans of Normandy, the most epic amphibious battle in history. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

31. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

TLS as president signed “D. E.,” one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, February 25, 1953. Ike writes Ernest ‘Tex’ Lee, his aide de camp during World War II. In full: “Please tell Dwight that I send him my very best wishes for a Happy Birthday.

It doesn’t seem possible six years have flown by already. I hope the celebration on Saturday will be be beyond his greatest hopes—and the year to come beyond yours for him.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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32. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Signed book:

Crusade In Europe.

Deluxe leather-bound edition. NY: Doubleday, 1948. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 559 pages. Signed in blue ballpoint on the second free end page, “Dwight D. Eisenhower, 2 November 1967.” Light rubbing to hinges and covers, with hinges lightly chipped and creased along spine, and a bit of toning to the pages, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Ike sketches a troubling image during a Congressional Leaders meeting 33. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Original un-

signed pencil sketch

by Eisenhower on an 8 x 10.5 off-white sheet with the typed agenda for “Congressional Leaders Meeting [held on] Tuesday, August 20, 1957—8:30 am.” The doodle-inspiring agenda includes “1. Lead and Zinc Legislation [by] the Under Secretary of the Interior 2. Veterans Housing [by] Dr. Saulnier…6. House Report [by] Congressman Martin.” Eisenhower drew a large nuclear insignia with an arrow diagonally piercing it in the center of the paper. Along the left edge, he drew a long table, adding another small table at upper right. The right margin bears several check marks, while the lower left corner bears an addition equation. According to California Congressman Jack A. Anderson, Eisenhower’s Assistant Secretary of Agriculture and Special Administrative Assistant, Ike would often doodle while in meetings, using the agenda, note pads, or loose pieces of paper. After Eisenhower would complete a sketch, he would slip it underneath the blotter at his place at the Cabinet table. For a while, Anderson collected these sketches, but Eisenhower soon began to take the sketches with him and either throw them away or destroy them. In fine condition, with a couple of light intersecting folds and creases, and a bit of light soiling. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

35. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Signed book:

The White House Years: Mandate for Change 1953–1956. Limited edition first edition of 1433 signed copies (this No. 571). Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1963.

Hardcover with slipcase, 6.75 x 9.5, 741 pages. Signed in black ink opposite the limitations page, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

36. Millard Fillmore. Signed book: Guide Through the Galleries of Paintings of the Imperial Museum of the Louvre. First edition, first printing.

Paris: Charles de Morgue Brothers, 1865. Hardcover, 4.5 x 7. Signed vertically on the front pastedown, “Millard Fillmore, Jany. 24, 1866,” and signed again the same way on the title page. In good to very good condition, with front cover totally detached, block of moderate toning and light wrinkling to pastedown signature, scattered toning to opening pages, closing pages, and back pastedown, toning and soiling to covers, as well as some scattered light surface loss, and wear to spine. The title page, and its signature, is fine. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

37. Millard Fillmore.

34. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Signed book: The White House Years: Waging Peace, 1956–1961.

Limited edition first edition of 1433 signed copies (this No. 571). Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1965. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.75 x 9.5, 741 pages. Boldly signed in black ink opposite the limitations page, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Ink signature, “M. Fillmore,” on a light blue clipped slip affixed to a larger off-white card.

Signature is matted into an 8.5 x 10.25 lined scrapbook page with collector’s notations and a Fillmore postage stamp on the page. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial soiling. Precertified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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Fillmore pens a hasty note from the Executive Mansion:

“We are very busy now getting out of the house”

38. Millard Fillmore. LS signed “M. P. Fillmore,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, March 3, 1853. In part: “My sister desires me to say that her Harp Music Stand, & a large oil painting, will be sent to day

by Express to your care at Buffalo. She tells me that she had written in regard to them before to Mrs. Burwell. We are very busy now getting out of the house. We shall take rooms to morrow at Willards.” Matted with a free franked envelope addressed in another hand and franked in the upper right, “M. Fillmore,” and postmarked February 20 and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 19.75.

The items are framed so that they are visible from both front and back. Intersecting horizontal and vertical folds crossing the text with a vertical fold crossing the middle of his last name, scattering soiling and foxing, and show-through from writing on opposing sides, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

39. Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. Printed Oath of Office on an 8 x 10.5 sheet, with “The White House, Washington” embossed at the top, signed at the bottom in black felt tip “Gerald R. Ford 1/10/80” and “J. Carter 1/20/77.”

Creasing and wrinkling to much of the lower right portion of the page, much of which could be closely matted out if so desired, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

40. Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. Three

hardcover books: We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land signed in black felt on the title page, “J. Carter”; Living Faith signed in black ballpoint, “J. Carter,” on a bookplate affixed to the half-title page; and Humor and the Presidency signed in blue felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford,” on the first free-end page.” In fine overall condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

41. Gerald Ford and Spiro Agnew. Two

mock White House cards, 4 x 2.5, one signed in blue felt tip by Gerald Ford, the other signed in blue ballpoint by Spiro Agnew. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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42. Gerald Ford.

Signed book: President John F. Kennedy: Assassination Report of the Warren Commission.

Limited edition of 2,948 numbered copies (this copy No. 14). Nashville: FlatSigned Press, 2004. Leather-bound hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5. Signed in blue ink on the limitation page “Gerald R. Ford.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private signing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

43. Gerald Ford. Signed book:

Global Stability. Limited edition first edition of 400 copies (this No. 145). Northridge, California: Lord John Press, 1981. Hardcover. 30 pages. 2.25 x 3. A miniature edition of Ford’s address given at the Visa International, Quebec, on September 8, 1980, boldly signed by Ford on the colophon page. Small tear along the spine and hinge, and several surface impressions to the front board, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

44. Gerald Ford. Glossy 8 x 10

head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light silvering. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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45. Gerald Ford.

Signed book: A Time To Heal. First edition, first printing. NY: Harper and Row, 1979. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 454 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Christian Ward, with best regards, Gerald R. Ford 1/25/85.” In fine condition, with some scattered light wear, creasing, and toning to dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

46. Gerald Ford. Engraved portrait, 9 x 12, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, signed under his image in black felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford.” Some scattered light creases and wrinkles, and a small bit of soiling next to image, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

47. Gerald and Betty Ford. Glossy 10 x

8 photo of the Fords waving, signed in the bottom border in blue felt tip, “Betty Ford” and “Gerald R. Ford.” In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks. Precertified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

48. James A. Garfield. Ink signature, “J. A. Garfield mc,” likely a franking signature, on an off-white 3.5 x 1.25 clipped slip. In fine condition, with a slight brush to last name and some scattered mild soiling. Accompanied by two engraved portraits, one affixed to an 11 x 14 card. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Garfield Congressional report on the 1869 Gold Panic 49. James A. Garfield. Signed book: Investigation into the

Causes of the Gold Panic: Report of the Majority of the Committee on Banking and Currency. Washington, D. C. Government Printing Offic., 1870. Contemporary rebound hardcover, 5.75 x 9, 487 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black ink, “Respects of J. A. Garfield.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and rippling to the pages, and mild staining and soiling to covers, spine, and binding, fading to the spine, and the front hinge a bit weak. The book has been rebacked.

Housed in a custom-made cloth covered box with book-like, gilt-lettered spine. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

50. U. S. Grant. Ink signature, “U. S. Grant,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 trimmed sheet of stationery, dated at the top in another hand, June 1897. In fine condition with a bit of mild toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Loyalty and camaraderie inspire Grant to lobby for the poet behind ‘The Stars and Stripes’ and ‘God Save the President’ 51. U. S. Grant. Handwritten endorse-

ment, signed as president, “U. S. Grant,” on the reverse of the second integral page of a two-page lightly-lined ALS written by George H. Boker, 7.75 x 9.75 , dated March 13, 1871, to Grant, seeking an appointment for a friend. Boker writes, in full: “I understand that my friend, Mr. Francis de H. Janvier is an applicant for an office under Government at Washington. Mr. Janvier has every qualification to recommend him to your consideration. I have known him for many years intimately, both as a man of letters and as a personal friend, and I can say without reservation, that his intellectual gifts and his high moral character entitle him to any position that you may think fit to bestow upon him. Mr. Janvier’s services to the country during the late war are a matter of public importance even now, for some of the fine poems, with which he assisted our great cause, are yet lingering in the hearts of the people and are daily reproduced by populist readers. Anything that you may think proper to do on Mr. Janvier’s behalf will be most gratefully acknowledged.”

On the reverse of the second page, Grant writes: “Referred to the Sec of the Treas. If Mr. Janvier can be reappointed a Clerk in the Treasury I will be pleased. If no vacancy exists now please bear him in mind for an early vacancy. U. S. Grant March 15th / 71.” The second page also bears two more endorsements: “I unite most cordially in the above. Morton McMichael” and “With more than ordinary pleasure I join with Mr Boker & McMichael in recommendation of Mr. Janvier.

James L. Claghorn.” In very good condition, with a vertical fold through Grant’s endorsement and through one letter of signature, professional strengthening to one horizontal fold, a strip of light toning to left side of endorsed panel, and some scattered light creases.

Francis de Haes Janvier was a poet best remembered for his work ‘The Sleeping Sentinel,’ inspired by the tale of a young soldier who fell asleep on duty and was convicted of dereliction of duty, sentenced to die, and eventually pardoned. He also wrote ‘The Stars and Stripes’ and ‘God Save the President,’ which was performed at the inaugurations of Lincoln, and Hayes as well as Grant. His advocates included not only the chief executive and fellow poet Boker, but McMichael, the country’s assistant attorney general, and Claghorn, a bank executive. Throughout his administration Grant was exceedingly loyal to his associates—especially comrades-in-arms—and expected them to bestow the same favors. It was this sense of loyalty that led him to gravitate toward Janvier...and coupled with a political naiveté and lack of experience, led to scandal. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Mrs. Grant and I am engaged for the Italian opera” 52. U. S. Grant. ALS, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, November 7, 1877. Letter, written from the Hotel Bristol in Paris, to Mrs. Pope. In full: “On examination, I find that it is tomorrow evening—Thursday the 8th—that Mrs. Grant and I am engaged for the Italian opera. If the young ladies will be here by eight in the evening we will be happy to escort them to the opera and back to their hotel at the close.” In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Compelling correspondence from Harrison in the heat of the riveting presidential race of 1892

53. Benjamin Harrison. TLS as presi-

dent signed “Benj.

Harrison,” one page, 7.25 x 8, Executive Mansion letterhead, August 2, 1892. The president writes Colonel C. W. Woolley of White Sulpher Springs, West Virginia. In part: “Even in the hurry and rush of these last days of Congress I cannot refrain from taking time to thank you for your letters…Our campaign is at present only in a state of inquiry and observation I suppose; and definitely outlines have not yet been agreed upon. I thank you very sincerely for your personal interest as well as for your suggestions.” Double-matted with an oval cabinet photograph and framed to an overall size of 19 x 14. In very good condition, with few creases, intersecting folds, and moderate uniform overall toning.

President Harrison would have been better off had his re-election campaign ended at this “state of inquiry and observation.” As it was, Harrison had barely mustered sufficient support for the Republican Party’s nomination following a revolt by party members annoyed by some of Harrison’s actions. In fact the president would likely not have sought re-election had it not been for his anger over the rift and GOP support of former Secretary of State James Blaine. Only Blaine’s refusal to accept a nomination cleared the way for Harrison—who made history by facing and being defeated by former chief executive Grover Cleveland. Terrific reference to one of the more dramatic presidential contests of the 19th century. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

“My declination is not from want of desire but lack of time” 54. Warren G. Harding. TLS, one page, 5.25

x 7, United States Senate letterhead, December 17, 1920. Harding writes Richard Emonds, editor of the Manufacturers Record in Florida. In full: “I am in receipt of your letter of the 14th instant, urging me to accept the invitation to address the proposed Educational Conference to be held at Daytona Beach. I am not sure that I will have an opportunity to do this, but I may say that the great demands upon my time are such that I have been compelled to decline all invitations up to this time. I trust, therefore, you will appreciate my position in the matter and understand that my declination is not from want of desire but lack of time.” Central horizontal fold, creasing, light toning, and a couple of pencil notations at the corners, otherwise fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

55. Benjamin Harrison. Engraving of the White House on an off-white 4.75 x 3.5 card, signed in ink below the image, “Benj. Harrison.”

In fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

56. Rutherford B. Hayes. One of Hayes’ personal calling cards, 3.5 x 2, signed on the reverse, “Rutherford B. Hayes.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning and several pencil notations beneath the signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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President Hayes bids farewell to a valued staffer as he leaves the White House

57. Rutherford B. Hayes. ALS as president

signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 9, Executive Mansion letterhead, October 10, 1877. Hayes writes Major C. C. Shiffen. In part: “In complying with your request of this date to be relieved from further duty at the Executive Mansion and assigned to a position in the office of the Paymaster General…I desire to express my acknowledgment of your valuable service during so long a time in the Executive Office…I shall always be grateful to hear of your continued…success.” Matted with a colorized portrait and framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 14. Light creasing, toning, and areas of soiling, otherwise fine condition.

The major had clearly earned the respect of newly inaugurated President Hayes, who had been in office only seven months when he learned of his officer’s departure. During his tenure as the 19th chief executive, Hayes is credited with having ended federal military occupation of the South and bringing the Reconstruction era to a close. An admirable piece of correspondence as the commander in chief expresses sincere admiration for Shiffen’s “valuable service during so long a time in the Executive Office.” Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

The president presents an oversized portrait of Mrs. Hayes to his secretary of state’s wife

58. Rutherford B. Hayes. Original oversized Sarony cabinet photo of Lucy [Mrs. Rutherford B.] Hayes, 7 x 11.75 on its original 7.5 x 13 mount, signed and inscribed in ink as president at the lower edge of the image, “To Mrs. Evarts, with kindest regards, Rutherford B. Hayes,” adding the date 1877 under his wife’s image. Light stain to background of image at lower left (touching first few words of inscription; small stain to middle initial of signature), a hint of mild soiling with a few small surface marks (touching face), and somewhat irregular ink adhesion (a few dropped strokes), otherwise fine condition. Lawyer William M. Evarts (1818–1901) served as chief counsel for Andrew Johnson during his impeachment trial and as counsel for Hayes, on behalf of the Republican Party, during the legal entanglements surrounding the disputed 1876 election. Evidently grateful for Evarts’s efforts, Hayes appointed him secretary of state. An unusual and desirable oversized portrait with excellent association. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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59. Rutherford B. Hayes. Ink signature,

“Rutherford B. Hayes,” on an off-white 5 x 1.25 slip. Show-through from mounting remnants under signature, otherwise fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

60. Herbert Hoover.

Limited edition spiral bound printed speech entitled “The Constructive Character of the Republican Party,” 7 x 9.5, 30 pages, given in New York City on October 18, 1952. Signed and inscribed on the dedication page, “To F. Baldett, Herbert Hoover.” In very good condition, with a moisture drop to last name of signature, uniform toning to inside pages, and scattered toning and soiling to covers. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

63. Herbert Hoover. White House card, signed in black ink, “Herbert Hoover.” Uniform mild toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

61. Herbert Hoover.

Signed book: A Remedy for Disappearing Game Fishes. Limited first edition of 990 copies (this being no. 836). NY: Huntington Press, 1930.

Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.75, 41 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Gene Kern, Good luck, Herbert Hoover.”

In fine condition, with pencil notations and some light soiling to front pastedown. Slipcase is very good, with some partial edge separations, a missing edge piece, and wear and toning to spine. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

64. Herbert Hoover.

Signed book: Fishing for Fun. First edition. NY: Random House, 1963.

Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 86 pages. Signed in black ink on the half-title page, “The good wishes of Herbert Hoover.” In fine condition, with light blocks of toning on the inside front and back boards and adjacent pages, and a few small stains to the front and back boards. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Hoover signs all three volumes of his memoirs 62. Herbert Hoover. Signed books: The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover, Volumes I–III. First edition. first printing. NY: Macmillan Company, 1951 and 1952. Hardcovers with dustjackets, 6.5 x 9.5. Signed on each first free end page, “The good wishes of Herbert Hoover.” In very good condition, with all three spines just a bit loose, price clip to each dustjacket, and scattered toning and creasing to all three dustjackets.

Not commonly seen together, let alone thrice signed. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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65. Andrew Jackson. Manuscript DS as president, one page on vellum, 25.5 x 22.75, September 28, 1830. A grant for 383 1/3 acres of land under “An Act to enable the Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Line in Continental Establishment to obtain titles to certain Lands lying northwest of the River Ohio, between the Little Miami and Sciota.”

Intersecting folds, scattered creasing and soiling, with heavier soiled areas along the folds, a few tiny holes of separation, otherwise fine condition. White seal remains intact at lower left. At some 7˝ in length, Jackson’s bold, dark signature is extraordinarily large.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Jackson laments his “unpleasant time with the majority of one of the most profligate senates that ever did exist...abuse unworthy of their stations, and only suited to blackguards, & brothels”

66. Andrew Jackson. ALS as president, one page both sides, 8 x

9.75, April 20, 1834. Letter to his daughter-in-law Sarah Jackson. In full: “The letter of Andrew of the 4th gave me the pleasing intelligence of your safe delivery of a fine son, & his letter of the 7th advises me that you and the babe are doing well. I thank God for your safety, and that you are blessed with a fine boy, which I hope he will preserve with yourself, & keep you both in his holy keeping,—present to the sweet babe my blessing that it may be long preserved as a blessing to us all. I feel grateful to you & Andrew for the name—how does my sweet little Rachel relish her little brother which I suppose she must view as an intruder upon her rights in your attention. I hope she still continues to improve in sprightliness and in stature, I am anxious to see you all, and particularly to see the dear little stranger—kiss the dear children for me & present them with my blessing & present me affectionately to Andrew, and your brother & sister with all your household.

I cannot tell when congress may adjourn—you will see from the papers sent Andrew, that I have an unpleasant time with the majority of one of the most profligate senates that ever did exist, my protest which I have sent Andrew has brought them to stand, & the only reply they can make is, strain of abuse unworthy of their stations, and only suited to blackguards, & brothels; and which perfectly disgrace the senate.

My health is not good, this morning I am troubled with a headache.

Accept my dear daughter the assurance of my affectionate regard, and believe me your affectionate father, in haste.” Under his signature, Jackson pens a postscript, which reads: “Sarah—P.S. I shall expect to hear from you when restored to your health, & feet again which I hope will be soon–present me kindly to my friend Mrs. Thompson—A.J.” In very good condition, with some splitting along the fragile intersecting folds (a couple folds pass through a single letter of the signature), partial separation along hinge, light show-through from text on opposing sides, light soiling, and a small area of staining to each page.

The second integral page bears an address panel in another hand, and black seal remnant.

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Jackson was separated from his newborn grandchild and, more importantly, mired in Washington politics and facing a Constitutional crisis via the first-ever censure of a US president when he wrote this letter.

A still-gray area of Constitutional law, some legal experts maintain that the censure of a president violates a bill of attainder, finding the chief executive guilty of a crime without the benefit of a trial. None of that mattered in 1834, however, as Jackson found himself at odds with his political opponents, particularly Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky, who disapproved of Jackson’s ‘tyrannical’ policies.

The political stress of this “unpleasant time,” as noted by the president, came to a head about three weeks earlier when the Senate reprimanded Jackson for allegedly assuming unconstitutional power by vetoing the National Bank’s re-chartering and ordering its deposits to be removed.

In spite of the political wrangling, Jackson showed no sign of wavering from his stance, pointing the finger at Clay and his allies for abusing their senatorial power. Although Clay had hoped that the censure would ruin Old Hickory’s political career, it merely strengthened the president’s resolve, and his new vision of the presidency focused the purpose of the Democratic Party. A sentimental note by a sitting president penned during a time of an unprecedented political crisis. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Exceptional four-language ship’s papers bearing a particularly robust Jefferson signature 67. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Partly-print-

ed DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 20.5 x 16.5, July 14, 1804. A fourlanguage ship’s papers issued to James Kennedy, “master or commander of the brig called Experiment…lying at present at the port of New Orleans bound for Liverpool and laden with cotton & logwood….” Affixed to the bottom of the paper is the seldom-seen notarized manuscript document, written out and signed by Henry Brown, which reads, “Sworn by Captain James Kennedy to the truth of the…Sea Letter of the Brig Experiment. At New Orleans on this thirteenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and four.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds (horizontal fold lightly touching top edge of Jefferson’s signature; a few partial separations and all folds reinforced from reverse), show-through from adhesive on reverse, feathering to Madison’s signature, mild wrinkling, and a few scattered areas of staining. The white wafer seal is toned and intact. A very desirable presidential combination with Jefferson’s signature exceptionally large, bold, and dark. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

A week after Fort Sumter, Johnson assertively endorses an officer’s commission 68. Andrew Johnson.

War-dated ink endorsement as senator on the adjacent leaf of a letter sent to Colonel Tait, April 17th, 1861. The letter to Tait, from “Wm. Langram, Capt. Company F, 1st Regt,” dated April 16, 1861, reads: “I beg leave strongly to reccommend [sic] to your notice Lieut.

S. C. Mills of my company.

He is anxious to obtain a commission in the regular army. I have always found him a worthy gentleman and an energetic officer, and consider him well suited for the position he seeks.” This letter has been endorsed at the bottom by Tait and Major General Wrightman. On the reverse of the second integral page, Johnson writes: “This is a worthy man and I hope it will be consistent with the duty of the Secretary to give him an appointment in the Army. Andrew Johnson, Washington D.C., April 17, 1861.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds (a few partial separations to both sheets, well away from Johnson’s writing) and scattered light toning, soiling, and handling wear. Johnson’s writing is clear, dark, and generally unaffected. An early war-dated example as the Union blockade instituted by Abraham Lincoln was taking hold on the South. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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JFK’s widow and his presidential successor laud Daniel Patrick Moynihan for fulfilling “President Kennedy’s vision of Pennsylvania Avenue” 69. Lyndon B. Johnson and Jacqueline Kennedy. Interesting archive including one TLS from Lyndon Johnson and seven TLSs and one ALS signed “Jackie” [Kennedy Onassis]. Johnson’s letter, written as president and dated December 4, 1968, is to Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who had served in both the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. In full: “Thank you for your letter about Pennsylvania Avenue. I will keep your suggestion in mind when I get down to work on my message to Congress. As you know, we were able to get the authorization bill for the Commission through the Senate. The House Committee, however, would not be budged. The only plan for which we might have secured their approval was not acceptable. So the next administration will have to try to gain sufficient support for the kind of Avenue we want. Nevertheless, and in great part because of the Commission’s work, we have improved the prospects for Pennsylvania Avenue. That is something to be thankful for. I appreciate your welcome as I return to teaching.”

Jacqueline Kennedy’s letters are written mostly to Moynihan; one is to his wife, Liz. A two-page ALS dated June 18, 1970, reads in full: “Dear Pat—I was so touched by your letter and your writing to me on May 29th. I often wondered what happened to all the hopes of Pennsylvania Avenue—I decided they had just fizzled away. It makes me so happy to know they are in your domain—If anyone can make them materialize—it will be you. Your book on Pennsylvania Avenue also just came and I will read it with greatest interest. I miss seeing you when I go to Cambridge—but I’m very glad to know that you are where you are. Thank you, dear Pat.” A one-page TLS dated May 5, 1972 reads in part: “You are the one who realized with all your heart how much President Kennedy’s vision of Pennsylvania Avenue meant to him. And, all these years you have given your devotion and energy to his dream. I hope you know that his children and I will always be grateful for what you have accomplished.”

Another one-page TLS dated October 31, 1972, to Liz Moynihan, reads in part: “How very proud you must be of Pat and the incredibly fine job he did for Pennsylvania Avenue. I know a great deal of his heart and energy went into this project and that he is the one responsible for the final outcome. It does make me so happy.” Light scattered handling wear, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the hand-addressed mailing envelope for Jackie’s ALS, signed “Onassis” on the reverse.

During the Kennedy Administration, Moynihan served as chairman of the Senate’s Public Works Committee that spearheaded a redesign of Pennsylvania Avenue after JFK’s inaugural parade. The president sought to improve the dilapidated buildings and seedy shops that lined the street, with the US Senate accepting the challenge. The finished projected clearly met with approval from JFK’s successor, President Johnson, as well as his widow, who praises Moynihan for his “devotion and energy...I hope you know that his children and I will always be grateful for what you have accomplished.” A desirable archive pertaining to a historic American avenue. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

LBJ celebrates “exceptionally good” news from a dear friend in his hometown of Stonewall 70. Lyndon B. Johnson. TLS as president, one page, 5 x 7.5, White House letterhead, September 10, 1968. LBJ writes fellow Texan and long-time ally, Chief Judge Adrian Spears of the Western District of Texas US District Court. In full: “You are very thoughtful to send me the San Antonio News article about Father Schneider—I thought it was exceptionally good. You have done a very valuable service in making this fine person an American. Thank you for that and thank you for writing.” Double-matted with a small portrait and framed to an overall size of 19 x 15.5. In fine condition, with paperclip impression at the upper right corner. Schneider, was a German-born Roman Catholic priest assigned to St. Francis Xavier Church in Stonewall Texas, and a personal friend of the president. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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71. Lady Bird Johnson. Typed free franked

envelope, addressed to Mr. Richard Walden Payne, III and franked in the upper right corner “Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson.” Postmarked June 23, 1988, in Austin, Texas., with a cachet honoring Korean War veterans. In fine condition, with the envelope slip open at the top.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

72. Lyndon B. Johnson. Vintage matte-

finish 8 x 10 head-andshoulders photo, signed and inscribed in the bottom border in fountain pen, “To My Friends of the Pima County Democratic Central Committee—With regards, Lyndon B. Johnson.” In very good condition, with light creasing to the top left corner, mild rippling, and light brushing and irregular ink adhesion to the signature, none of which detract from the stunning image of the man who succeeded Kennedy. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

LBJ bestows his autobiography upon a loyal Tennessee supporter 74. Lyndon B. Johnson. Signed book: The Vantage

Point. First edition. NY: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1971.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 636 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Herbert S. Walters, My dear and devoted friend of many years,—than whom there are no better. Lyndon B. Johnson,” on a bookplate affixed to the half-title page. In fine condition, with two collector notations on the front board and first free end page, two prior owner labels, some scattered creases, wear, and small tears to dustjacket. Walters was a Democratic United States Senator from Tennessee from 1963 to 1964 and supporter of most of LBJ’s initiatives. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“It is a real pleasure to know that your hard work over so many years is receiving such wonderful recognition” 73. Lyndon B. Johnson. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead,

June 8, 1959. In a letter to an author, Johnson writes, in full: “I cannot tell you how really pleased I am that your new book is receiving such a wonderful reception. It is a real pleasure to know that your hard work over so many years is receiving such wonderful recognition. I have taken up with the White House the possibility of arranging an appointment for you to make a presentation of your new book to the President in connection with the centennial celebration this year. I regret to have to tell you that it will not be possible to make such an arrangement for the reason set forth in the copy of a letter which I have received.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing and rippling, light staining, a staple mark to the top left corner, and a horizontal fold passing through the bottom portion of the signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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A wonderfully unique letter from young John-John, written in a child-like hand by his mother, Jackie 75. Jacqueline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr. ALS, one page, 6 x 8.25, La Falconnerie letterhead. Written in Jacqueline Kennedy’s hand, she attempts to imitate the handwriting of a six-year-old John-John in a letter to his former nanny, Maud Shaw, with JFK Jr.’s young “John” signature at the conclusion. In full: “I hope to see you again shortly. My school is all right in Switzerland and my school is very nice in New York. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year & A Happy Easter and A Happy Thanksgiving.” Some scattered creasing and wrinkling, and some rough areas to the edges, otherwise fine condition.

Maud Shaw served as nanny to the young Kennedy children, and it was she who spirited Caroline and John, Jr. from the White House on the heels of their father’s assassination in 1963, taking them to the home of Janet Auchincloss, their maternal grandmother. Auchincloss urged Shaw to break the news of Kennedy’s death to young Caroline, an action that reportedly created a rift between the nanny and Mrs. Kennedy; in March of 1965, Jacqueline informed Shaw that her services would no longer be necessary. According to Clemens David Heyman’s book, ‘Bobby and Jackie: A Love Story,’ Jackie confided to friend, Evangeline Bruce, that she felt the children had “outgrown Maud Shaw,” whom she admitted was good with younger children, but could not tend to their “present needs.” Written while vacationing in Gstaad, Switzerland in 1966, this is a unique and unusual bit of correspondence depicting one of the earliest JFK, Jr. signatures to be found. According to the consignor, the item originated from Shaw’s estate. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

JFK adds handwritten editorial corrections as he praises a New York Times journalist for a 1961 tribute to Ambassador Biddle 76. John F. Kennedy. TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, pale green

White House letterhead, November 14, 1961. JFK writes New York Times journalist Arthur Krock following his obituary for Anthony J. Drexel Biddle, Jr., Kennedy’s ambassador to Spain. In full: “That was a beautifully written column this morning and unlike many things which are written about the dead, more than deserving.” Kennedy has crossed out the phrase “about the dead” and written “on these occasions”; and similarly crossed out “deserving” and penned “deserved.” Affixed to a slightly larger piece of black paper. In fine condition, with a couple of light bends and staple hole at the top left corner.

Krock was a well-respected writer considered the ‘Dean of Washington newsmen’ by his peers and those in public office, with President Kennedy among his admirers. One of his myriad of stories was the 1961 New York Times obituary he wrote for Biddle, a former US Army major general and diplomat who had mainly served in the 1930s and 1940s before JFK tapped him as US ambassador to Spain in 1961. In addition to having publicly paid tribute to Biddle, Kennedy privately expressed his admiration for the man in this letter to Krock, commending the journalist for a “more than deserving” tribute.

Letters signed by Kennedy while in the White House are not common—even more so with handwritten editorial corrections. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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“I hope to be back to work in the not too distant future and look forward to seeing you sometime soon”

77. John F. Kennedy. TLS, one page, 6.25 x 8, on United States Senate letterhead, January 18, 1955. A letter to his friend, Mr. Howard T. Sniffin, Senator Kennedy writes, in full: “I want to thank you for your very nice Christmas card. It was most kind of you to remember us and we appreciate your thoughtfulness more than we can say. I hope to be back to work in the not too distant future and look forward to seeing you sometime soon.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

80. John F. Kennedy. Of-

78. John F. Kennedy. Signed book: Profiles In Courage. Later

printing. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1956. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 266 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Elizabeth Curin, with best wishes, John Kennedy.” In very good condition, with mild toning to signed page, foxing and gift inscription to front pastedown, mild toning to back pastedown, and some light soiling and and bumps to corners and spine. Dustjacket has scattered tears and creases, toning and soiling, and some areas of paper loss. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

ficial program for the 1961 Inaugural Ceremonies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, signed in blue ballpoint on the title page, “John Kennedy.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning to signed page, and small patch of soiling on the front cover. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

With a larger than normal signature, Kennedy sends thanks at the beginning of the 85th Congress

79. John F. Kennedy. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead,

January 4, 1957. Letter of thanks to Miss Elizabeth G. Curtin. In full: “Thank you for your letter of December 10, which arrived while I was away from Washington and which I found on my desk upon my return here this week. I certainly appreciate your very kind remarks, and can assure you I will bear them in mind in the years to come. Again, thank you for your very nice letter. With every good wish.” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds and some mild wrinkling. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. An exceptionally large signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Scarce JFK presidential postal appointment 81. John F. Kennedy. Rare partly-

printed DS as president, one page, 23 x 19, March 21, 1961.

Kennedy appoints Richard James Murphy to the position of Assistant Postmaster General. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Kennedy, and countersigned by Postmaster General J. Edward Day. In very good condition, with light overall brushing to Kennedy’s signature, some slight damp staining along bottom, mild wrinkling, and thin toning along extreme edges.

The bright gold foil seal is crisp and intact. Kennedy presidential appointments are quite uncommon. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Two days after delivering his second inaugural address, Lincoln commissions a naval paymaster

82. Abraham Lincoln. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 14.75 x 18, March 6, 1865. Lincoln appoints a pay-

master. In part: “Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of Arthur J. Tritehard, I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint him Assistant Paymaster in the Navy.” Signed at the conclusion by Lincoln, and countersigned by the secretary of the navy. Document has been double-matted with a bust image of Lincoln and information placard and framed to an overall size of 32 x 27. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, light toning, and areas of soiling, most notably along the central vertical fold and near the bottom of the document. The light green wafer seal is worn but intact. This magnificent document was signed just a month before the president’s assassination. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $900)

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The future president foots the bill for one of Mary Todd Lincoln’s renowned holiday parties 83. Abraham Lincoln. Desirable Springfield Marine and Fire Insurance Company check, 6.5 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Lincoln, payable to W. W. Watson & Son for $41.75, December 19, 1855. In very good condition, with several vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, usual cancellation cut to body, missing top right corner tip, and a uniform shade of toning.

The recipients of this payment, William W. Watson and his son Benjamin, were proprietors of Watson’s Ice Cream Saloon, a parlor frequented by Lincoln and his family during their days in Illinois. The confectioner was most famous in the Springfield area for his macaroon pyramids, an adornment on most party tables, as well as oysters, sardines, various cheeses, nuts, and candies. Giving the hefty sum—by mid-19th century standards—the check paid for a wealth of Yuletide supplies. This very document is referenced in the 1983 book The Lincoln Home, as author Katherine B. Menz relates how the Lincolns would throw lavish affairs during the holidays, with this check, the earliest we have offered, being evidence of such a large soiree. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

In the midst of war, Lincoln stops to submit a desperate soldier’s plea for money earned as a first Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp 84. Abraham Lincoln. War-dated handwritten endorsement, signed as president, “Respectfully submitted to the War Department, A. Lincoln, March 27, 1862,” on the reverse of a lightly-lined one-page 7.5 x 10.5 ALS from Kentuckian Fontaine T. Fox, Jr., to Kentucky Unionist Congressman Aaron Harding. Fox writes, in full: “Genl Ward read to me that part of your letter pertaining to me. I thank you for your kindness. I have not been enabled to fix my place yet. A certain Colonel gave me an unconditional promise to fix it, but when a vacancy occurred in his Regiment he refused to keep his promise, and it is now again necessary to ask Pres Lincoln for his confirmation. My pay to this time amounts to about $800. It is impossible to get my place fixed in the regular way. I have rendered the usual Services and so far have paid my own expences. Major Ruggles of the Adjutant General Department has given his official opinion that the Act of Congress calling out Volunteers, does not require Aides-De-Camp to be Lieutenants of the Line. This information I have from what I regard as reliable authority. The war is about closed, and I begin to feel like returning to civil life, but I have incurred expences on the faith of my position that must be paid by my own purse, unless the President will confirm my appointment and ordered the Paymaster to pay me as an Aid[e]. I am sorry to trouble you but I am bound to do so on account of my own honor and circumstances. I hope to hear from you soon. Genl Ward is very well.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creasing, two small tears along the bottom, and areas of scattered toning, one of which passes through Lincoln’s unusually rapid and slightly brushed signature.

Fox, who served with General William Thomas Ward during the Atlanta Campaign, took his request up the chain of command...all the way to the commander-in-chief...in his quest to be paid. During his time with General Ward, Fox would serve with the third division XX Corps for the remainder of the campaign. Oddly, despite Lincoln submitting the request to the War Department, which was under fire for inefficiency and profiteering, no action was taken on Fox’s behalf until 1866, when Andrew Johnson signed a Joint Resolution of Congress ordering Fox be paid ‘a sum equal to the pay and allowances of a first Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp’ from October 8, 1861 to April 3, 1862. Interesting evidence of Lincoln’s first-hand attention to even the smallest details during his administration. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $900)

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Lincoln’s unrecorded 1858 legal advice to a friend seeking compensation over a patent 85. Abraham Lincoln. ALS signed “A. Lincoln,” on lower half of

concluding page of a letter to him from M. L. Bishop, 7.75 x 13, two conjoined pages, November 16, 1858. At the beginning, Bishop transcribes the following agreement whereby the rights to an invention was sold to him in 1856 by the inventors for $2400, noted by Bishop to be a “Copy.” In full: “Whereas we Abraham Marquiss, Ezra Marquiss and Charles Marquiss of Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois and Charles Emerson of Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, did obtain Letters Patent of the United States, for certain improvements in the mode of drawing plows, which letters Parent bear date in the 19th day of February 1856, And whereas Martin L Bishop of McLean County State of Illinois is desirous of obtaining an interest herein, Now this Indenture witnesseth that for and in consideration of the Sum of Twenty four hundred dollars to be paid in hand, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged we have assigned sold and set apart, and by these presents do assign sell and set apart all the right with and interest which we have in said invention as secured to us his said letters patent, for, to and in McLean County in the State of Illinois and in no other place or places whatsoever, the same to be held and enforced by the said Martin S. Bishop his heirs and assigns for their own use and behoof and for the use and behoof of their legal representatives to the full term for which said letters patent are or may be granted as fully and entirely as the same would have been held and enjoyed by us had this assignment and sale not have been made.”

Beneath this Bishop has penned a letter to lawyer Abraham Lincoln who had just lost his Senate race to Stephen A. Douglas on November 2nd. Bloomington, Illinois, November 12, 1858. Bishop writes, in full, “Above please find Copy of County right for ditching machine which I purchased from the parties whose names are attached thereto, and on which right I still owe a portion of the purchase money. They on their part have suffered other parties to infringe on their patent, will

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not the above assignment of the right to this County be a valid rebut to their claim against me? And as the parties above stated have sued me & they having a Suit now pending in the U.S. Court against others for said infringement will not this act be held as a sufficient cause for Continuance, until the decision of said cause by the U.S. Court. And is it necessary on my part to have the above article recorded in Washington Prior to said decision. Please Answer immediately & oblige.”

Lincoln replies beneath Bishop’s letter to him, in full: “I do not think ‘the above assignment of the right of the County will be a valid rebut to their claim against you.’ I do not think the fact that the Patentees have a suit pending in the U.S. Court can avail you in defence, or for a continuance of their suit against you—Before you can sue, your assignment should be recorded; but the recording has nothing to do with the suits already brought. Yours as ever A. Lincoln.”

Heavy intersecting folds, scattered toning and light staining to Lincoln’s text, brushing to signature, stray ink marks, wrinkling, and a few small fold separations, otherwise very good condition.

Bishop was a miller and friend to Lincoln, who had earlier retained the future president’s legal services to sue the Illinois Central Railroad for $5,000 in damages to 20 acres of his land. With Lincoln having successfully argued his friend’s case, Bishop would again secure his counsel in regards to the aforementioned patent case. As outlined in this correspondence, Bishop asked Lincoln for legal advice regarding the validity of his ownership of the patent and his liability for pending law suits involving the invention. Interestingly, Lincoln’s reply to that request—his conclusion outlined here that “I do not think ‘the above assignment of the right of the County will be a valid rebut to their claim against you”—was never recorded. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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“Let this man take the oath of Dec. 8, 1863 & be discharged” 86. Abraham Lincoln. War-dated handwritten endorsement on an off-white 2.5

x 2 vertically lined slip; Lincoln writes, “Let this man take the oath of Dec. 8, 1863 & be discharged. A. Lincoln, March 8, 1865.” Slip is affixed to an identical size slip.

Uniform toning, some light spreading to the ink, show-through from writing on reverse, and a few creases, otherwise very good condition.

The “oath of Dec. 8, 1863,” the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction, sought to bestow pardon upon those Confederate supporters who swore to “faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the union of the States thereunder; and...abide by and faithfully support all acts of Congress passed during the existing rebellion with reference to slaves...” This endorsement is dated four days after President Lincoln took his second oath of office, again reiterating the importance of this proclamation in his Inaugural Address: “Let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation’s wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle...to do all which may achieve and cherish a just, and a lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations.” This endorsement marks the honor and dedication with which Lincoln served his country, and his unflinching ability to embrace forgiveness and unity. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $900)

88. William McKinley. Ink signature,

“W. McKinley,” on an off-white 5.25 x 2 slip clipped from the closing of a letter. A vertical fold through first initial, horizontal fold along bottom, and a staple hole to left side, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

87. James Madison. Partly-printed DS

as president, signed “James Madison,” one page, 10.25 x 15.25, February 8, 1810. In part: “By the President of the United States of America Suffer the Schooner Betsy of Marblehead Thomas Mullett master or commander of the Burthen of Seventy One tons or thereabouts mounted with No guns navigated with six men To Pass with her Company Passengers Goods and Merchandise without any hinderance [sic] seizure or molestation the said Schooner appearing by good testimony to belong to one of more of the Citizens of the United States to him or them only.” The seal of the United States is intact but creased. Matted with a colorized portrait and framed to an overall size of 16.75 x 31.5. In fine condition, with horizontal creases and the first letter of Madison’s name a shade light. Oversized. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

89. James Monroe. Partly-printed DS as president, one page,

15.5 x 9.5, November 6, 1823. Land grant issued to William Russell for 80 acres in the Arkansas territory, signed at the conclusion by Monroe and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham. In very good condition, with two vertical folds, scattered creasing, soiling, and wrinkling, and Graham’s signature light, but mostly legible. The white wafer seal is worn, but intact. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Desirable presidential patent for “the effeminate Ropery for spinning rope Yarn” 90. James Monroe. Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Jas Monroe,” three pages, 11.5 x 15, March 14, 1817. Patent issued to “John Pitman a Citizen of the United States hath alleged that he has invented a new and useful improvement in the manufacturing of Rope Yarn; being an Improvement upon the Machine called the effeminate Ropery for spinning rope Yarn invented by him & patented on the 24th Day of December 1799. Which improvement he states has not been known or used before his application; hath affirmed that he does verily believe that he is the true inventor or discoverer of the said improvement; hath paid into the treasury of the United States the sum of thirty dollars, delivered a receipt for the same, and presented a petition to the Secretary of State, signifying a desire of obtaining an exclusive property in the said improvement, and praying that a patent may be granted for that purpose.”

Signed at the conclusion of the first page by Monroe and countersigned by acting Secretary of State Richard Rush. Following two pages bear a lengthy handwritten description of the improvement, beginning: “For the manufacture of rope yard, make a frame three feet six inches long…” The signed first page is in fine condition, with previous intersecting storage folds, one through a single letter of signature, minor paper loss to bottom edge, and some light scattered soiling. The remaining two pages are very good, with moderate staining to both sides on page two. The white wafer seal on the first page is crisp and intact and all three pages are still bound by the original red ribbon.

Pitman was a Revolutionary War veteran who later became a traveling minister, preaching primarily in the northern states. Eventually settling in Rhode Island and become a Baptist minister, Pitman also indulged himself by manufacturing rope and twine for local ship merchants, leading him to develop a new method for creating rope yarn. Pitman dubbed this invention the “effeminate ropery for spinning rope yarn” because he used female workers to make the yarn. He constructed, marketed, and sold his machines throughout the northeastern United States as well as in other states as distant as Louisiana for as much as $350 each. An interesting patent which aided the post-Revolutionary War shipping industry.

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“The doctor tells me that he would like to graft some skin on it so that it would look better but I vetoed that idea”

91. Richard Nixon. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 20, 1985. Nixon responds to an admirer following an operation. In full: “It was most thoughtful of you to remember me as you did with regard to news reports on my well-publicized operation. A skin tumor is nothing to get particularly excited about except that in this case it was behind the ear and was extremely large. Now that it has been removed there are no after-effects whatever except for a rather prominent scar. The doctor tells me that he would like to graft some skin on it so that it would look better but I vetoed that idea since most people will see me from the front and not from the back!” In fine condition, with a few wrinkles and surface impressions.

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“I leave this weekend for Africa and, hopefully, the Middle East. With Summer coming on perhaps we’ll...get in that long overdue golf game” 92. Richard Nixon.

TLS signed “Dick,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 31, 1967. Nixon contacts Cy Laughter of Dayton’s Laughter Corporation. In full: “I want to thank you for sending me a copy of your letter to Congressman Lloyd. It was excellent and right on target!

I leave this weekend for Africa and, hopefully, the Middle East. With Summer coming on perhaps we’ll be able to get in that long overdue golf game.” In fine condition, with a horizontal fold crossing the top of his name and a couple of light creases. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

93. Richard Nixon.

Signed book: Real Peace. First edition, later printing. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1984. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 107 pages. Signed on the half- title page in blue felt tip, “Richard Nixon.” In fine condition, with light scattered surface dings to the cover. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

94. Richard Nixon.

Engraved portrait of the White House, 8 x 6, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, signed under the image in blue ink by Nixon. In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“I know from just signing my mail each day how tedious addressing must be” 95. Richard Nixon. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Office of the Vice President letterhead, March 7, 1953. Nixon thanks a supporter for their support following his famous ‘Checkers’ speech. In full: “I am sure you will understand that, because of the very heavy schedule during the post-election and inaugural periods, this is the first opportunity I have had to tell you how very much I appreciated the work you did during the campaign in addressing cards to those who wired or wrote to the National Committee after my broadcast of September 23rd. I know from just signing my mail each day how tedious addressing must be, and that is why I am particularly grateful for the many hours you spent in getting the cards out. Incidentally, you will be interested to know that we have received literally hundreds of letters in the office thanking us for the card, and everywhere we went after the broadcast people would come up to us and show us the card they had received.” In fine condition, with horizontal mailing fold touching the top of his signature. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, the card to which Nixon refers, and an unsigned postcard picturing Nixon. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

Nixon comments on the importance of ‘Real Peace’ 96. Richard Nixon. TLS

signed “RN,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 10, 1983. Nixon writes Pearl Bailey regarding a private, limited edition printing of Real Peace. In part, “I trust it may contribute to a better understanding of where we have been, where we are, and where we should go in our relationships with the Soviet Union, China, Japan, Europe, and the Third World.” Central horizontal fold, creasing along the bottom edge of the page, an area of thin paper at lower left corner, small pieces of clear tape at the remaining three corners, and a small pencil notation at the top of the page, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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“I appreciate your renewing your invitation for me to appear on MEET THE PRESS” 97. Richard Nixon.

TLS signed “Dick,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 13, 1968. Nixon writes Lawrence E. Spivak of Meet the Press. In part, “I appreciate your renewing your invitation for me to appear on MEET THE PRESS and have asked John Whitaker to keep it in our pending file since I cannot work it into the schedule at this time.

When I decide to accept the invitations I have to appear on your show as well as FACE THE NATION and ISSUES AND ANSWERS, you may be sure John will be in touch with you as far in advance as possible to work out a mutually convenient date.” In fine condition, with horizontal fold passing through the top of his signature, scattered pencil notations, and staple holes at the top left corner. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

98. Richard Nixon.

Embossed personal business card bearing Nixon’s name and New Jersey address, signed in black felt tip, “Richard Nixon.” In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

99. Richard Nixon.

Glossy 10 x 8 composite photo featuring President’s Nixon, Johnson, Kennedy, Eisenhower, and Truman, signed in blue felt tip by Nixon.

In fine condition, with a few trivial creases. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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100. Richard Nixon.

Signed book: Setting The Course. First edition. NY: Funk and Wagnalls, 1970. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9, 500 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “To Guy Ward, with best wishes from Richard Nixon.” Some damp staining to last free end page and final page, and a partial separation along back hinge, otherwise fine condition. Price clipped dustjacket rates very good, with damp staining to back, scattered soiling and creasing, and a tear to back. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

101. Richard Nixon.

Signed book: Leaders.

First edition, first printing. NY: Warner Books, 1982. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 371 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “To Pat Martinovish, with best wishes from Richard Nixon 2-1-84.” In fine condition, with a few pencil marks to fore-edge and some scattered light toning and creasing to dustjacket. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

102. Richard Nixon.

Signed book: The Real War. Later printing. NY: Warner Books, 1980.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 341 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “To Guy Warren, with best wishes from Richard Nixon.” In fine condition, with some scattered toning and wear to dustjacket. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

103. Richard Nixon. Signed book: One Man Alone. First edition. NY: Funk and Wagnalls, 1969. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.5, 386 pages.

Signed on the title page in blue ink. In fine condition, with dustjacket showing some scattered soiling, creasing, and a few tears. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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104. Richard Nixon.

Signed book: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon.

First edition, first printing. NY: Grosset and Dunlap, 1978. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.75 x 9.5, 1120 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the second free end page, “To William Ward, with best wishes from Richard Nixon 5-23-84.” In fine condition, with dustjacket showing scattered light wear, creases, and a few small tears. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

105. Richard Nixon. Typed

souvenir Oath of Office, one page, 8 x 10.5. In full: “I, Richard M. Nixon, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

Signed at the conclusion in blue ink by Nixon. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

Obama delivers an impassioned speech on education just months after announcing his intent to run for president: “America is engaged in this competitive battle, but it is not using one of its greatest resources, the diversity of our nation” 106. Barack Obama. Typed draft of a speech with 14 words in Obama’s hand, 8.5 x 11, eight pages, dated Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 22, 2007.

Entitled “Remarks for Senator Barack Obama, A New Profession: Teachers in the 21st Century,” with Obama labeling the top sheet, “Latest draft.” There are 14 words in Obama’s hand including two in red ink.

They are capitalized in this description. In part, “It is an honor to be here at Temple University. Today, many of you are enrolled and on the path to be teachers.

Thank you for your commitment and dedication to this honorable and often heroic profession…This morning the school bell rang in three different schools about an hour’s drive from here. In a small town called Quarryville, the students at Quarryville Elementary School are packed in classrooms with nearly thirty students to a room. We know that crowded classrooms are not the best learning environments for young minds…” Obama has noted next to this paragraph in pencil, “MORE DETAIL.” “But the truth is that we are all bound together and when one suffers; we all suffer. And for too long, millions of American children have been asked to settle for schools that are less than they need and deserve because of where they live; the color of their skin, and how much their parents earn…Our success in the new global economy will depend, in large measure, on our ability to create the best-educated work force in the world…And today, a child in Philadelphia is not only competing for jobs with one in Boston, but thousands more in Bangalore. America is engaged in this competitive battle, but it is not using one of its greatest resources, the diversity of our nation. Right now only 9% of African American 8th graders are able to do math at the 8th grade level and only 14% of Latino 4th graders are reading at grade level. Only 9% of low-income students will graduate from college. We are not readying all of our kids for the competition. We have one of the highest high school dropout rates of any industrialized country. We are failing too many of our students. We’re sending them out into a 21st century economy by sending them through 20th 19TH? century schools. This new economic reality threatens our standing in the world.” After this line, Obama writes “CIVIC: ACTIVE, INQUIRING CITIZENS.” “And that is why we need to move beyond our old battles and tired arguments, and join together to build on the good work that has already been done….” In fine condition, with punch holes to left edge, and small area of paper loss to upper left. As expected, annotated speeches like this are quite scarce; this is one of a very small handful we’ve encountered.

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President Pierce approves an 1855 consulate appointment to present-day Samoa

107. Franklin Pierce. Remarkably

clean partly-printed DS as president, signed “Franklin Pierce,” one page, 16.25 x 12.25, December 31, 1855.

The president appoints “Jonathan S. Jenkins of California…Consul of the United States of America for the Port of Apia, Navigator’s Islands.” Countersigned

by Secretary of State M. L. Marcy. Large Seal of the United States intact. Double-matted with a small portrait to an overall size of 30.5 x 20. Glass on the reverse allows for the reviewing of the document’s opposite side which bears attestation by Jenkins swearing to fulfill his duties. Intersecting folds, two vertical folds passing through his name, brush to his name, scattered mild staining, and areas of separation along a couple of the folds, otherwise fine condition. A highly unusual and fresh copy of a Pierce presidential appointment. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

108. Franklin Pierce. Ink signature, “Franklin Pierce,” on an off-white 5 x 1.5 slip

affixed to a 5.75 x 2 piece of heavy cardstock. In very good condition with scattered toning and soiling from adhesive on reverse and a closely trimmed top edge. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Thanks for the word about straightening fingers. I’ll look into it. Of course I’ll have to figure where and how I get 15 minutes a day for five months” 110. Ronald Reagan. TLS as president signed “Ron,” one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, September 28, 1983. The president writes Jo Regan. In part: “Thanks for the word about straightening fingers. I’ll look into it. Of course I’ll have to figure where and how I get 15 minutes a day for five months. Incidentally, I was in that photo too. How come I haven’t trimmed down a little?” Central horizontal fold, and a paperclip impression to the top and bottom of the page with rust staining, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA..…(MB $150)

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“I didn’t mean the above to sound like we can’t do it (get together)” 111. Ronald Reagan. TLS signed “Ron,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, State of California letterhead, May 11, 1971. Governor Reagan writes his friend, Phil Regan. In part: “I like your idea about getting together and hope it will soon be possible. The problem is that my schedule is usually just as hectic when I’m in Los Angeles as it us [sic] up here.” At the bottom of the page, Reagan has added a postscript, “I didn’t mean the above to sound like we can’t do it (get together); when I dictated that I was looking at the schedule which doesn’t show any free weekends for some time to come in L.A. I’ll get in touch the 1st opening when I don’t have to stay up here.” In fine condition, with light wrinkling and a couple spots of staining. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

Reagan expresses astonishment at more unfounded claims from notorious muckraker, Drew Pearson: “I didn’t have to get in politics to come under his tar brush. He was doing his usual smear job back when I was on the luncheon speaker circuit” 112. Ronald Reagan. Draft ALS signed “Ron,” one lightly-lined yellow page, 8 x 10,

no date [June 19, 1967 noted in another hand]. Reagan writes Raymond W. Conlin. In full: “It was good to hear from you after all these years. I hope one day your travels will bring you near enough that our paths can cross. I’m grateful for your remarks about brother [Drew] Pearson. You know I didn’t have to get in politics to come under his tar brush. He was doing his usual smear job back when I was on the luncheon speaker circuit, before I’d ever thought of running for office. I’m amazed at the fiction he can dream up. No one ever connected with our outfit ever went to Leavenworth and I recall no fire destroying records. Well I’d better stop before the adrenalin [sic] begins to flow.”

In fine condition, with tiny tear at the right edge and two red-ink office notations.

Drew Pearson, the infamous muckraking journalist, used his column, ‘Washington MerryGo-Round,’ as a podium through which he cast various, and most times outlandish and unfounded, allegations at various public figures. This 1967 correspondence references California Governor Ronald Reagan once again feeling the heat of falling under Pearson’s brutal radar and sharp tongue: “He was doing his usual smear job back when I was on the luncheon speaker circuit, before I’d ever thought of running for office.” In this particular assault, Pearson published the 1966 headline, “Reagan’s Bacon Once Saved By Mysterious Fire; His Army Movie Unit Involved In Messy Scandal,” referencing the former soldier’s time at Fort Leavenworth, claiming that “this column has just learned that a mysterious fire in the 1940s destroyed Army papers that might have embarrassed Ronald Reagan, then adjutant of an Army motion picture unit…” The Governor rebuts this claim in his response to Conlin, recollecting, “No one ever connected with our outfit ever went to Leavenworth and I recall no fire destroying records,” and reveals his frustration with his closing line, “Well I’d better stop before the adrenalin [sic] begins to flow.” This letter provides raw insight into the future president’s reactions to the man who made a career out of controversy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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113. Ronald Reagan. TLS signed “Dutch,” one page, 8.5 x 11, State of California Governor’s Office letterhead, June 18, 1974.

Reagan writes Robert H. Harter, general manager of WHO in Des Moines. In full: “Just a line to acknowledge and thank you for the photos taken at WHO’s 50th Anniversary celebration. They will be wonderful mementos and Nancy and I thank you for sending them.” Wrinkles, pencil notation, and office stamping, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA..…(MB $150)

“You’re completely right about Pat and his vindictiveness.

Just between us, he’s making himself pretty ridiculous” 114. Ronald Reagan. TLS signed “Ron,” one page, 8.5 x 11, State of California Governor’s Office letterhead, March 6, 1968.

Reagan responds to letter from his friend, Phil Regan. In part, “You’re completely right about Pat and his vindictiveness. Just between us, he’s making himself pretty ridiculous. I’m sorry to hear about the operation, but glad now to learn that everything is coming along fine.

Just reading once again your television speech in my behalf makes me understand Pat a little better. I’m sure you’ll be able to live with his spite.” In very good condition, with horizontal mailing fold passing through his signature, wrinkling and creasing, light toning with heavier strips at the edges, and a chipped upper left corner. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA..…(MB $150) 115. Ronald Reagan.

Color glossy 6.5 x 4.5 photo of Reagan shaking hands, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Saundra Stewart— With best wishes, Ronald Reagan” on the 10 x 8 mat. In fine condition with a couple spots of staining to the mat. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA..…(MB $150)

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116. Ronald Reagan. Signed book: An

American Life: Ronald Reagan. First edition.

NY: Simon & Schuster, 1990. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 748 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the first free end page, “Ronald Reagan, Oct. 9–’91.” In very good condition, with a loose, but attached, hinge, and rubbing, light edge creasing, trivial adhesive remnants to the dustjacket.Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA..…(MB $200)

“Family is so important” 117. Ronald Reagan.

TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, June 7, 1985. The president writes Sam and Bertha Sisco of Healdsburg, California. In full: “I’m so sorry that I hadn’t responded to your April 12 letter. The tags have been signed and are being returned with this letter. It is good to hear that you have been getting along so well with Gene.

Family is so important. I will send a nice letter to Heather Lee for her graduation and birthday, as you requested. Nancy and I appreciate all you have done for us in the past, and we really don’t want you to go to any more trouble to make anything for us for Christmas.” Lower left diagonal crease and upper left diagonal bend, uniform toning, and show-through from two blocks of heavier toning on the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

118. Ronald Reagan.

Color glossy 6.25 x 4.5 photo of Reagan posing with Irish tenor Phil Regan, matted to an overall size of 10 x 8, inscribed in black ink in a calligrapher’s hand on the mat, “To Phil Regan, with best wishes,” and signed “Ronald Reagan (Ron to you Phil).” In fine condition, with some light creases to image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Dutch” inscribes an early portrait to the radio station program director who gave him his first job 119. Ronald Reagan. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of a young

Reagan, credited to Scotty Welbourne, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Maw & Paw, with love, Dutch.” In good condition, with scattered toning and foxing, as well as emulsion loss, some surface loss along top edge, light contrast to portions of inscription, and scattered creases. “Maw & Paw” were Lydia Hupfer “Hup” MacArthur and Pete MacArthur, program director of WOC in Davenport, Iowa. In 1932, MacArthur had given a then 21 year-old Reagan his first job as a sports announcer. They would remain friends until her passing at the age of 102 in 1995. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Reagan’s hand. Also accompanied by photocopies of a UPI article Reagan wrote, a page from Time magazine’s January 5, 1981 Reagan Man of the Year issue mentioning Peter MacArthur and a 1982 article about Hup MacArthur.

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Captain Reagan certifies General George C. Marshall’s reassignment of an intelligence officer 121. Ronald Reagan. Early

“We would like to have been there but our travels and chores had us elsewhere” 120. Ronald Reagan. ALS signed “Dutch,” one page, 6.5 x 4.25, personal letterhead, April 2, 1991. Letter to his longtime friend Lydia ‘Hup’ MacArthur. In part: “Thank you for sending the news story. Nancy & I both enjoyed it very much. Yes we would like to have been there but our travels and chores had us elsewhere.” In fine condition, with a couple of small moisture spots to right side, affecting a single letter of text. Lydia Hupfer ‘Hup’ MacArthur was the widow of Pete MacArthur, program director of WOC in Davenport, Iowa. During the time of this letter, Reagan was being largely credited with the accomplishment of ending the Cold War, one of the notable accomplishments attributed to his second term in office. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

carbon DS signed in ink “Ronald Reagan” as captain in the US Army Air Corps, one page on onionskin, 8 x 10.5, October 14, 1944 [but signed later at the 18th AAF Base Unit in Culver City, California]. A ‘true copy’ of a document titled “Extract,” from Special Orders No. 247 issued by General George C. Marshall by order of the Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, concerning the assignment of Second Lieutenant John R. Roberts, then at the Office of Strategic Services (forerunner of the CIA) to the 18th Army Air Force Base Unit, Culver City, California. The document bears a typed “official” certification by Major General James A. Ulio, Adjutant General of the Army. Marginal file and staple holes, a few creases, and a bit of mild edge toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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122. Ronald and Nancy Reagan.

Signed book: An American Life. Later printing.

NY: Simon & Schuster, 1990. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 748 pages. Signed in black felt tip, “Ronald Reagan” and “Nancy Reagan” on a Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum bookplate affixed to the second free-end page. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

123. Eleanor Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 6

x 7, personal letterhead, January 22, 1958. Roosevelt writes an admirer.

In part: “I wish I could send you a photograph, but deeply regret not being able to do so, as I have long since stopped giving out any pictures.”

In fine condition, with central horizontal fold.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“I am really deeply touched, not only by your thought of me on my birthday, but also for your wanting to help in the work which we are doing for crippled children” 125. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS as presi-

dent, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, February 13, 1934. President Roosevelt writes Bobby Steigerwalt of New York City. In full, “I want to tell you that I am really deeply touched, not only by your thought of me on my birthday, but also for your wanting to help in the work which we are doing for crippled children. I am sending your letter to the Treasurer of the Warm Springs Foundation and you will receive a formal acknowledgment of your gift in due time.”

In fine condition, with central horizontal fold, scattered soiling, and a uniform block of toning over much of the page. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“It is hoped that you will feel compensated for any evidence of wear, by the knowledge that you have supplied ‘Eyes for the NAVY’ during a very trying period” 124. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Navy Department letterhead, February 20, 1918. In a letter to an enthusiastic Navy supporter, Roosevelt writes as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, in full: “Your prompt and patriotic response to the NAVY’s call for binoculars, telescopes, and spy-glasses, is most appreciated. The glasses will be very useful in the prosecution of Naval Operations until victory is won. At the termination of the war, if possible, every effort will be made to return them to you, when it is hoped that you will feel compensated for any evidence of wear, by the knowledge that you have supplied ‘Eyes for the NAVY’ during a very trying period.”

Lightly intersecting folds, light wrinkling, and a trivial patch of foxing towards the top edge, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a typed receipt from the Navy Department Bureau of Supplies and Accounts for the binoculars, and the actual binoculars! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“The life of Lincoln is a star to which every young American can safely hitch his wagon” 126. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Attractive AQS on an off-white 5.25 x 4.5 sheet, signed at the conclusion, “Franklin D. Roosevelt, March 25th, 1912.” FDR writes, “The life of Lincoln is a star to which every young American can safely hitch his wagon.” Shade of uniform toning, otherwise fine condition. A superior quotation with outstanding association! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

127. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Fantastic limited edition 10.75 x 14 watercolor print of the White House exterior removed from The Democratic Book (this No. 1561), boldly signed in ink, “Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Block of uniform toning over the image, signature, and limited edition status from past display, a rough left edge, and a strip of mild staining along the left edge, otherwise fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

128. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

DS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Navy Department letterhead, dated July 7, 1919.

As Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Roosevelt writes to John W. Fulton, Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. on the subject of honorable discharge. In full: “1. By direction of the President, you are hereby honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps. 2. Your home address is officially recorded as Bokeelia, Florida.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing and wrinkling, areas of soiling only lightly affecting the signature, a uniform shade of toning, two small tears at each end of a horizontal fold, a few sets of staple marks along the top border and corners, a couple of office stamps, and a small area of paper loss, none of which detract from the clean and clear signature of the 32nd president. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The East Wing of the White House, framed by a century of stability 129. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Vintage print, 18 x 13.25, entitled ‘The East Wing of The White House,’ adding the architect’s name, Lorenzo Simmons Winslow, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For Isador Lubin—one of the first ‘inmates’ from Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Framed to an overall size of 20.5 x 15.25.

A plaque affixed to the bottom edge of the frame reads, “This wood was part of the White House roof erected about 1817 and removed in 1927.” In fine condition.

As Commission of Labor Statistics, Lubin served as FDR’s unofficial labor economist, a position which may have led to a play on the word “inmates” in the inscription. The wood in which the engraving is framed comes directly from the 1817 renovation, carried out by James Madison after the British gutted the executive mansion in 1814, leaving a hollow shell for original architect, James Hoban, to work with. In 1927, Calvin Coolidge also lent a hand to some repair work, after experiencing a less than leak-proof roof during a heavy rain storm. He took to replacing the roof and attic in 1927, using steel girders to add a third floor, improving the structure and solidarity of the White House. This beautiful engraving of the White House, signed and inscribed by one of the nation’s most revered leaders, is aptly supported by the wood which provided the framework for America’s political leaders for 110 years. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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President Roosevelt deals with personal legal matters as he solicits his share of a NYC land deal

130. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Notarized DS as president, two pages, 8 x 13, June 21, 1937. Headed “In the Matter of acquiring title to Public Park bounded by Congress and Myrtle Avenues and Leavitt Street in the Third Ward, Borough of Queens, City of New York.” In part, “Franklin D. Roosevelt, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he joined in the prayer for relief contained in the petition of John M. Hackett and Bankers Trust Company, Executors under the Last Will and Testament of James R. Roosevelt [FDR’s half-brother], deceased. That your deponent [FDR] has been informed that the City of New York on June 26th, 1912 acquired title to Damage Parcels Nos. 1, 2 and 3 herein and made an award to an ‘Unknown Owner’ in the sum of 15,200. That your deponent has been further informed that your deponent’s father, James Roosevelt, died seized of 26 2/3% of the premises of which Damage Parcels Nos. 1, 2 and 3 formed a part by virtue of a deed made by Eliza M. Leavitt to James Roosevelt, dated November 26th, 1877 and recorded in the office of the Clerk, now the Register, of the County of Queens on December 1st, 1877 in Liber 516 of Conveyances, at Page 21. That your deponent’s father died testate and his Will was duly admitted to probate in the Surrogate’s Court of Dutchess County on December 22nd, 1900 and in and by the terms of the Will one-third thereof was devised to your deponent upon his attaining the age of 21, one-third was devised to your deponent’s half-brother, James R. Roosevelt, and one-third to the Executors and Trustees under said Last Will and Testament inntrust to pay the income thereof to your deponent’s mother, Sara D. Roosevelt…That your deponent has been informed that he is entitled to one-third of 26 2/3% of the awards made for Damage Parcels Nos. 1, 2 and 3 herein and makes claim to the same…” In fine condition, with expected folds, with a horizontal fold through a couple letters of signature.

Accompanied by a seven-page document, the Last Will and Testament of FDR’s half-brother, James R. Roosevelt. Dated November 22, 1924, it includes two Codicils dated August 10, 1926 and November 8, 1926. There are penciled notes in an unidentified hand on the first page, one noting “JRR Died 5/7/27.” A paragraph in the Will is bracketed on page 6: “Twenty-fourth: All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real and personal, and of every name and kind, I give, bequeath and devise unto my daughter Helen Roosevelt Robinson forever.”

Through this document, Roosevelt ensured that his family received guaranteed share of profits from a sale of his later father’s property, which he had originally purchased in 1877. When FDR’s father died in 1900, his estate was divided between the future president and his half-brother, James R. Roosevelt. In 1907, New York’s Commissioners of Estimate were appointed to determine title to the property. Their report as to “Damage and Benefit” was filed in court on June 26, 1912. In their report, an award in the sum of $15,200 was made to an “Unknown Owner” for land and improvements taken by the City of New York described on the Damage Map and in the report as “Damage Parcels Nos. 1, 2, and 3.” A scarce ‘family matters’ document from one of the world’s greatest leaders, with unique annotations. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Domineering FDR presidential portrait 131. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Raymond II from his friend Franklin D. Roosevelt.” A New York Times credit stamping appears on the reverse. In fine condition, with some minor bends and creases, a bit of rippling, and some silvering to the darker portions. One of the finest and freshest FDR poses we have encountered. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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132. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Fountain

pen signature, “Franklin D. Roosevelt,” on an off-white 5 x 3 State of New York Executive Mansion card. Card is affixed to an 8 x 10.5 scrapbook page along with a clipped photo of Roosevelt. In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Roosevelt places an order for “straight American trees!”

133. Theodore Roosevelt. ALS, one page,

4.5 x 3.5, Sagamore Hill letterhead, February 3, 1914. In full: “I choose all hickory; if that has been chosen, then the tulip tree. Both are straight American trees!” In fine condition, with a uniform block of toning over text and signature, and mounting remnants on the reverse. Accompanied by an original head-andshoulders portrait of the determined pioneer. Written just weeks before the former president’s infamous Roosevelt-Rondon Expedition, this clean and crisp note showcases the enthusiastic spirit that he applied to his work as an environmentalist and advocate for the conservation of land and natural resources. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

134. Theodore Roosevelt. Ink

signature, “Theodore Roosevelt, Oct 8th 1915,” on an off-white 5.75 x 1.5 slip of clipped Sagamore Hill stationery. In very good condition, with a central vertical fold and overall toning. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

135. William H. Taft. Ink sig-

nature, “Wm. H. Taft,” on an offwhite 3.75 x 1.25 slip, clipped from a letter, with “Very sincerely yours,” typed above signature. Horizontal crease under signature, a couple trivial creases, and haloing to typed closing, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

136. William H. Taft. Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. H. Taft,”

one page, 14.75 x 9.5, August 17, 1904. Taft, as secretary of war, appoints “First Sergeant Daniel H. Lynch, Troop E, 8th Cavalry…

Post Quartermaster Sergeant.” Countersigned by the assistant adjutant general. In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds, wrinkling, a few small creases, and a notation at the lower left corner. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

137. Theodore Roosevelt. Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 photo,

signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Mrs. Ralph Cross Johnson with the regards of Theodore Roosevelt, Feb. 10th, 1905.” In fine condition, with an area of light staining at the top right corner and light, uniform toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Chief Justice Taft writes of a famed labor leader: “Old Gompers and I don’t agree on many subjects, but I do enjoy reading his attacks on Bolshevism” 138. William H. Taft. TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, May 20, 1922.

As Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Taft writes Ralph M. Easley of the National Civic Federation in New York City. In full: “I have yours of May 19th, and have read it with interest. Old Gompers and I don’t agree on many subjects, but I do enjoy reading his attacks on Bolshevism.” Magnificently double-cloth matted with a colorized portrait and two biographical plaques and framed to an overall size of 30 x 20.75. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, faint toning, and a red line beneath Taft’s exceedingly bold signature.

Communism was increasing and labor unions were on the decline in the United States in the early 1920s. Such matters worried men like Taft, Easley (a leader in the organization of American businesses and labor leaders), and Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor. Gompers also was astonished by the influence of political parties in union business, and a growing post-World War I sentiment that Communism—not democracy—was the only movement truly dedicated to the working man. Taft’s mention that “Old Gompers and I don’t agree on many subjects” was a reference to many of the Supreme Court decisions relative to labor unions, including ruling in favor of the right to strike for legitimate objectives and upholding rulings by lower courts to issue injunctions against strikers, declaring picketing illegal. When it came to the ‘Red Menace’ however, the two men, who had served together on the War Labor Advisory Board years earlier, saw eye-to-eye. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

From Independence in 1961, Truman sends an author’s edition of Mr. Citizen 139. Harry S. Truman. Signed book: Mr.

Citizen. Author’s edition.

NY: Bernard Geis Associates, 1960. Hardcover with custom black slipcase, 6.25 x 9.25, 315 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “To Homer Neville from Harry S. Truman, with kindest regards, Independence, Feb. 7.

1961.” In fine condition, with some light toning to edge areas of the signed page, a uniform shade of light toning to fore edges, pencil notation to a blank back page, and some scattered light toning and soiling to covers. Slipcase is in fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Truman presents a rare limited edition copy of his 1949 Christmas book of Selected Speeches 140. Harry S. Truman. Signed book: A

New Era in World Affairs, Selected Speeches and Statements of Harry S. Truman, January 20 to August 29, 1949. Limited edition (this being no. 5).

The White House: 1949.

Hardcover, 6.5 x 10, 59 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Hon. John W. Snyder with the best wishes for a Merry Christmas. Harry S. Truman Dec. 25, 1949.” In fine condition, with some minor rubbing to cover corner tips. A rare offering as just a scant few have appeared at public auction; this copy was offered at Christie’s in 2009. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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“I like very much what you said about ‘Politics being like religion; that things just naturally sound better when your own preacher is saying them’”

141. Harry S. Truman. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, February 3, 1954. Letter to John W. Snyder, his Secretary of the Treasury from 1946–1953. In full: “I appreciated very much your letter of the second. I am sure the newspapers take a lot of delight in mis-quoting you as they do me every time they have an opportunity. I like very much what you said about ‘Politics being like religion; that things just naturally sound better when your own preacher is saying them.’ I hope it all works out all right. I would be most happy to hear from you whenever you feel like writing to me. I had a note from Charles Sawyer yesterday in which he said that he had been in communication with you. That is the first time I have heard from Charlie for some months but he seemed to be in fine shape.” Under his signature, Truman adds a handwritten postscript which reads, “Let me hear how the eys [sic] come out.” A rusty paperclip mark and impressions to top edge, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by Snyder’s unsigned retained carbon copy of his February 2, 1954, letter to Truman, which reads, in part: “In a talk in Cleveland Saturday I jokingly said that I found that ‘politics were a lot like religion; that things just naturally sounded better when your own preacher was saying them.’ The papers apparently have taken this attitude. I find they are also continuing to freely misquote when it serves their purpose. The next day after my talk at the Luncheon I read two or three remarkable things that I was supposed to have said, which I do not find either in my script nor in the tape recording. I don’t suppose you ever had this happen to you. I am anxious to know how you are getting along with the book. I am very anxious to see how it is shaping up. At the present time I am planning another effort to have my eyes worked on the latter part of this month…”

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Two presidential signed letters from Harry S. Truman regarding the Hoover Commission

142. Harry S. Truman. Two TLSs: TLS, as president, one page, 8 x 10.25, White House letterhead, dated July 31, 1951. Letter to the Honorable John L. McClellan, Democratic Senator from Arkansas, and one of the Hoover Commission’s twelve commissioners.

In part, “I have read with considerable interest your letter of July tenth with respect to S.1134. As for the provisions of the bill dealing with the organization of the Executive Office of the President, I agree thoroughly with your Committee that the measure is not consistent with the recommendation of the Hoover Commission that the President, ‘should be given complete freedom to adjust the internal relationships of the President’s Office’ and that he ‘should not be prevented by statute from reorganizing the President’s Office.’ My experience convinces me of the wisdom of this recommendation and the soundness of the Committee’s judgment in applying it. In your letter you referred to the reorganization plans rejected by the last Congress…I should be much interested in any suggestions you may be able to offer on the modifications, consistent with the recommendations of the Hoover Commission, which are needed to obtain acceptance of these remaining plans by the present Congress….”; and a TLS, as president, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, dated March 20, 1948. Letter to George D. Aiken, Republican Senator from Vermont, and one of the Hoover Commission’s twelve commissioners. In full, “Thanks a lot for your thoughtfulness in sending me a copy of the latest chart and report on the Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government. It is an interesting document.” In fine condition, with a few light creases and some scattered light toning and soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“The President is still highly popular in the country, but there are a great many people who are scared to death of the labor policy and of that national defense red herring which is now being pulled across the trail”

143. Harry S. Truman. TLS signed “Harry,” one page, 8 x 10.25, United States Senate letter-

head, January 11, 1939. Letter to John W. Snyder, Manager, Reconstruction Finance Corporation.

In part: “The situation here is rather peculiar. Neither the ultra-conservatives nor the President want to come to a permanent break. From all indications the President is still highly popular in the country, but there are a great many people who are scared to death of the labor policy and of that national defense red herring which is now being pulled across the trail. National defense, as you know, can be made the most popular thing in the country, but it is not necessary, for an adequate defense, to spend some extra billions of dollars, which I think is what the object is. I have some ideas of my own on national defense which I hope will be of use at the proper time. Outside of the President, I think [Vice President John N.] Garner is the most popular man in Washington at the present time, and I think he is liberal enough to please all the liberals, and conservative enough so that fellows like [Virginia Sen. Harry Flood] Byrd and [N.C. Sen. Josiah W.] Bailey could swallow him. I hope you have business in Washington so that I can see you before you go to Hot Springs for that check-up. I think we have that matter just about straightened out.” At the bottom Truman writes a brief postscript, “Say hello to Mrs. Snyder & [daughter] Drucie for me.” In fine condition, with two punch holes to top edge, a few creases, and a bit of mild toning. Accompanied by an unsigned carbon of Snyder’s January 14th reply.

Truman’s correspondence touches on many of the hot topics that swirled about Washington as the world continued its march toward war. His favoring an “adequate defense” was the topic of a speech he delivered ten months earlier at the 19th anniversary of the founding of the first American Legion post in the United States, as he correctly warned that democracy must ‘defend its principles and its wealth’ in the ‘coming struggle’ with the dictatorships. His reference to the “labor policy” that “a great many people are scared to death of” targeted the Fair Labor Standards Act, signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938. The legislation set a national minimum wage and a full-time standard work week, and prohibited child labor in activities involving interstate commerce. In early 1939, Truman was also keeping tabs on a US Wage and Hour Administrator investigation of serious violations of the labor act by establishments in eight states, including Truman’s home state of Missouri.

Interestingly, Truman’s observation that, other than Roosevelt, Vice President John Nance Garner was “the most popular man in Washington” was bore out by a 1939 poll in which Democrats were asked who they would favor for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1940 if FDR did not run—with Garner taking 42 percent of those asked. The vice president, a symbol of conservative sentiment at the time, took such public opinion to heart, leaving him to announce his own candidacy for the White House in the 1940 campaign. Historical not only in its overall content but the desirable addition of Truman’s handwritten postscript. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“This memorandum should be called to the attention of the Secretary of the Treasurydesignate, the Chief of the U. S. Secret Service” 144. Harry S. Truman. Typed memo, signed as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House

letterhead, January 12, 1953. Memo to John W. Snyder. In full: “The attached copy of a memorandum which I have addressed to President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower is self-explanatory.

This memorandum should be called to the attention of the Secretary of the Treasury-designate, the Chief of the U. S. Secret Service, and made part of Henry J. Nicholson’s personnel record.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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146. Harry S. Truman. White House

mailing envelope, 4.25 x 2.75, signed at the top right corner in black felt tip, “Harry S. Truman.”

Postmarked October 17, 1952. In fine condition with a light block of toning over the signature. As close to a Truman free frank as one is likely to get! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

147. Harry S. Truman. Signed books:

Truman approves Benton’s request, turning the tables on Joe McCarthy 145. Harry S. Truman. Typed memorandum, signed as

president, one page, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, no date. Headed at the top, “Memorandum for The Secretary of the Treasury; From The President.” In full: “Attached is a copy of a telegram from William Benton which calls attention to certain facts in the report of the Senate Subcommittee on Senator McCarthy. I believe this telegram should be considered in connection with the investigation by your Department of the matters discussed in the Subcommittee’s report.” Vertical creasing and light toning to right side, lightly affecting last few letters of signature, otherwise fine condition.

In September 1951, Iowa Senator Guy M. Gillette’s Senate Subcommittee on Privileges and Elections launched an investigation of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s financial entanglements and campaign practices. That same month, Benton, a Connecticut senator, introduced ten ‘case studies’ supporting his resolution to expel McCarthy from the Senate, including a suspicious $10,000 fee from the Lustron Corporation and various income tax irregularities. Benton’s telegram to Truman undoubtedly was sent before he introduced his case studies, which would interest the Treasury Department. The Gillette Committee eventually voted unanimously to investigate Benton’s accusations. An intriguing memo in the midst of the ‘Red Scare.’ Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Memoirs (Year of Decisions and Years of Trial and Hope) in two volumes. First edition.

Garden City: Doubleday & Company, 1955. Hardcover with slipcase, 6 x 8.5, 594 and 596 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the half-title page of the first volume, “To Honorable Carl Hayden, with affectionate regards to the ablest United States Senator I knew, from Harry S. Truman, Independence Dec. 21, 1955”: and on the half-title page of second volume, “To Honorable Carl Hayden, from Harry S. Truman, 5/5/56.” Truman has also signed and inscribed each slipcase. In overall fine condition, with soiling to the cover of the first volume; the slipcases rate very good with mild to moderate wear and soiling, and partial separation to the first volume’s slipcase. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

148. John Tyler. Ink signature,

“J. Tyler,” on an off-white slip.

Matted with a portrait of Tyler to an overall size of 9 x 13. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Without a political party or most of his Cabinet, a besieged President Tyler congratulates the good fortune of a Sicilian king 149. John Tyler. Unique LS as president, one page both sides, 8.25

x 11.75, September 16, 1841. In the first few months of his presidency, Tyler congratulates “His Majesty Ferdinand II, King of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies” on “the birth of a Prince, who has received in baptism the names of Alfonso Maria Guiseppe Alberto. Upon this event, which is a source of great joy…my most cordial congratulations.” Matted with the original transmittal envelope and a colorized portrait to an overall size of 31.5 x 16. The opposite side of the correspondence has been photocopied enabling both sides to be easily read. In fine condition.

Only three months had passed since Tyler became the first US vice president to assume the office of president upon the death of his

predecessor, but the tenth chief executive had already set about strengthening foreign ties any way he saw fit. That included a greeting to Ferdinand II following the birth of Alfonso, the fourth-in-line heir to the throne of Two Sicilies. The thought of a new life in the world must have caused a bit of joy in an otherwise turbulent week, as only five days before this letter was sent, members of Tyler’s Cabinet entered his office one by one and resigned following a presidential veto of a measure by Henry Clay of a national banking act. Although Tyler stood firm, the Whig Party eventually abandoned him and expelled him from their ranks on September 13. Admirable pleasantries sent during a tumultuous political period. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Extremely desirable Washington presidential free frank 150. George Washington. Hand-addressed and free franked mailing panel,

as president, 4.75 x 3.5, addressed by Washington to “David Stuart Esq., Hope Parke, Fairfax Cty, Virginia,” and franked in the lower left, “President US.” Panel has been professionally silked on the reverse. Aforementioned silking, several small edge separations and areas of edge loss, and uniform toning with some scattered areas of heavier foxing and staining, otherwise good to very good condition. Despite the flaws, Washington’s writing remains quite crisp and bold. Stuart purchased his Hope Parke plantation in 1785, and was appointed by President Washington as the Virginia representative on the first board of Commissioners of the Federal City. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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153. Woodrow Wilson. Partly-printed DS,

“Doesn’t it seem queer to find me interested in Politics?”

151. Edith Bolling Wilson. ALS, six pages on a pair of adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.75, The President’s Cottage, Elberon, New Jersey letterhead, September 22, 1916. The newly married first lady writes Mrs. William Cogswell of Salem, Massachusetts, about the death of President Wilson’s sister and a lack of photographs. In part: “You have seen in the process the death of the President’s sister, and that we were in New London with her and afterwords [sic] in South Carolina for her burial. All this explains the delay in replying to your request for a picture and also to express my appreciation of your admiration of Mr. Wilson. I need hardly say what an echo your…words find in my heart…Doesn’t it seem queer to find me interested in Politics? I remember how you always loved it and how well qualified you were to discuss all questions in regard to the profess of affairs…I am sorry that I have no photographs, for I have had none taken since I was married except the snapshots one cannot avoid—and there are so many of them that I have grown camera shy.” Central horizontal fold, light handling wear, and a bit of soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

one page, 22.5 x 18.75, March 21, 1917. In part: “Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the Integrity and Ability of Daniel C. Roper, of South Carolina, do appoint him a Member of the United States Tariff Commission.” Countersigned by the secretary of state.

The white wafer seal is intact. Rolled. In very good condition, with scattered creasing including several vertical creases, one touching the first letter of his last name, uniform toning, staining and soiling particularly along the right side, areas of thin paper, and old tape pieces at the edges. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

154. Woodrow Wilson. Ink signature, “Woodrow Wilson,” on an

off-white 3 x .75 slip, clipped from a check. In fine condition, with a vertical fold through a single letter of signature and a uniform shade of mild toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Impressively clean and authoritatively presented infantry commission 152. Woodrow Wilson. Remark-

ably fresh vellum DS as president, signed “Woodrow Wilson,” one page, 15 x 18.5, August 4, 1916. Wilson appoints “Benjamin C. Lockwood, Jr….First Lieutenant of Infantry in the service of the United States, to rank as such from first day of July, nineteen hundred and sixteen.” Countersigned by his secretary of war. The blue War Office seal is intact. Double cloth-matted with a small portrait and framed to an overall size of 28.75 x 26.25. In fine condition with light intersecting central folds and light wrinkling.

Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Much interest is felt in this kingdom in the condition of the freedmen in America, especially among the Society of Friends. There is a desire to become more active” 155. Charles Francis Adams. Son of Presi-

dent John Quincy Adams (1807–1886) who served in the U.S. House of Representatives until he resigned to assume office as Ambassador to Great Britain during the Lincoln administration. ALS signed, “C. F. Adams,” one page, 5 x 8, April 4, 1865. Written during his time as Lincoln’s ambassador to the Court of St. James in Britain, Adams pens a letter concerning the “freedmen in American,” in part: “Much interest is felt in this kingdom in the condition of the freedmen in America, especially among the Society of Friends. There is a desire to become more active. The object of the bearer; Mr. Simpson is to procure this by personal observation of these people in their various camps. You will therefore be serving a benevolent design by placing Mr. Simpson at once in communication with the principal persons having them on their charge.” Intersecting folds, light creasing, and scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

156. American Philosophical Society. The

American Philosophical Society was founded by Ben Franklin in 1741 and promotes useful knowledge in the sciences and humanities. Original program, 5.5 x 8.5, 44 pages, for the Joint Meeting of the American Philosophical Society, Royal Society, British Academy, dated April 25–28, 2001, signed on the front and inside pages in felt tip and ballpoint by approximately 10 society members, including Walter M. Fitch, John S. Chipman, Frederick H. Burkhardt, Lee Hood, Gilbert Stork, and John A. Wheeler. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing and a few spots of soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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157. Roald Amundsen. Norwegian ex-

plorer (1872–1928) who navigated the Northwest Passage, fixed the position of the North Magnetic Pole, and was the first to reach the South Pole. Amundsen disappeared during a flight to rescue fellow explorer Umberto Nobile who became lost returning from the North Pole. Large ink signature, “Roald Amundsen,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

158. Yasir Arafat. Color satin-finish 5 x 7 photo of a smiling Arafat, housed in its original presentation folder, signed in black felt tip, “Y. Arafat.” In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

159. John Armstrong, Jr. American

soldier and statesman (1758–1843) who was a delegate to the Continental Congress, US Senator from New York, and Secretary of War. ALS signed “John Armstrong,” one page, 7.75 x 10, December 8, 1811.

In part: “When I wrote to Mr. Ingraham, my Washington friend had not reported, nor has he yet, which can only arise from the circumstance of his not having achieved his objective.

When he does, you shalt hear from me. Keep up your spirits—they are among our best resources in adversity.” In very good condition, with mild uniform toning, intersecting folds affecting the signature, scattered areas of soiling, small collector notation, and a tear on the adjacent leaf after separating from the wax seal. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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160. Pierre Augereau.

Marshal of France and Duke of Castiglione (1757–1816). ALS in French, signed “Augereau,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.25, no date. Untranslated correspondence to his Minister of Finances. In very good condition, tipped into a slightly larger page with wrinkling and mild toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

163. Robert Baden-Powell.

British military officer and founder of the world scouting movement (1857–1941).

Fountain pen signature, “Robert Baden-Powell, July 1910,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with small mounting remnant on reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

164. Dan Beard.

161. Automotive Hall of Fame. Signed book: Automotive Record:

Automotive Hall of Fame, Inc., Midland, Michigan, 1939–1991. First edition, 1991. Hardcover, 8.75 x 11.25, 126 pages. Signed in felt tip on the second free end page and title page by inductees, Carroll Shelby, Richard Petty, James Roche, Andy Granatelli, Harold “Red” Poling, Joe Girard, Denise McCluggage, Douglas Fraser, Yutaka Katyama, Warren Avis, J. Edward Lundy, Giorgetto Giugiara, and President Gene McKinney. In fine condition, with light wear to the corners and spine of the cover, and a loose, but still attached, spine. A rare and unique book. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

American illustrator and cofounder of the American Boy Scouts (1850–1941). Two-page catalog booklet, 3.25 x 6, for Beard’s publications, signed in fountain pen on the front cover by Beard. In fine condition, with a bit of light handling wear and soiling, and signature a bit thick due to excessive ink flow.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The retired heart surgeon travels the world in the name of cardiothoractic development 162. Christiaan Barnard. South African surgeon (1922–2001)

who, in 1967, performed the first human-to-human heart transplant.

Barnard’s personal passport, number C678250, issued on January 31, 1983. Passport measures 3.75 x 5.5, and contains personal information, written in a different hand,on the second page. Affixed below the personal information page is his 1.5 x 2.25 passport snapshot, his blue ballpoint signature affixed on a clipped sheet of paper directly below. Bottom of the photo and the signature bear an imprint of a State Department seal. Several of the inside pages bear official visa stamps from Cape Town, Japan, Australia, Republik Ostereich, and various other countries, dating from 1983–1985. In very good condition, with expected wear from handling and clipped corners. The two years of travels evidenced in this passport mark the first years of Barnard’s retirement as Head of the Cape Town Cardiothoractic Surgery Department in 1983, after a long struggle with rheumatoid arthritis in his hands.

Rather than perform surgeries, he instead acted as the Scientist-in-Residence at the Oklahoma Transplantation Institute, as well as serving many institutions as an acting consultant. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Barton’s reassuring message to the parents of a Civil War soldier shot at Second Bull Run—an exceedingly scarce war-dated letter relating her hospital and battlefield visits

165. Clara Barton. War-dated ALS signed “Clara H. Barton,”

one page, lightly-lined, 5.25 x 8.25, September 13, 1862. Letter to Colonel and Mrs. Artimus Lee. In part: “I have this hour left your son at Ward K, Armory Square Hospital, he is cheerful, patient and hopeful, and meets his misfortune like a soldier, which is the highest praise I could bestow on any conduct. The ball he tells me entered the groin, (but did not pass up) and still remains, as it entered no vital part this is thought safer than searching for it, it may reveal itself. I could not learn that his wound was considered dangerous.

I was Oh:so glad to find that we had met before, but pardon me dear lady, I do not like to tell you where–be not alarmed, he was in his duty. I received Mr Bacon’s letter and gave instant intelligence to M. Aldrich of the presence of his at the Office, Mr A. has visited your son to day, and sent a note to me requesting me to furnish him with such luxuries as he desired—which I have previously arranged to do,—You will require to send nothing to him, unless you prefer the pleasure of serving him direct; we shall meet every desire he names, I trust that yourself and husband and also himself may have no cause to feel that he is not among kind watchful friends. I should be happy to be able to assure you that I should see him again tomorrow and next day, but this will be impossible as I go out of town for a day or two, but have left my worthiest courier, Corp. Poor [her cousin Leander Poor, Corporal of Engineers] of the regular army, (a cousin also of Mrs. Bacon’s) who is in the same hospital, and able to visit, and do errands for him, in special charge.—they will be friends I think.” In fine condition, with tiny splits along edges of mailing folds (an old miniscule tape repair to one). Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Barton’s hand.

Barton was working as a recording clerk in the US Patent Office in Washington, D.C. when the first units of federal troops arrived in the nation’s capital in 1861. After the Armory Square Hospital was opened in 1862, she routinely checked on and cared for the soldiers there, many of whom had suffered some of the most ghastly wounds of the war. Among those taken there for treatment was Charles F. Lee, a lieutenant in the Massachusetts 18th Infantry who saw action at Second Bull Run in late August 1862. As Lee’s father was a colonel in the Massachusetts State Militia, he would have worried about the extent of his son’s injuries given his site of hospitalization, with Barton assuring this letter’s recipients that the young officer was “cheerful, patient and hopeful, and meets his misfortune like a soldier, which is the highest praise I could bestow on any conduct.” In the last 35 years, only two letters written by Barton during the Civil War have been sold at a major public auction and neither refer to her hospital or battlefield visits as this one does. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce handwritten letter of praise from Bell to an advocate for the deaf 166. Alexander Graham Bell. ALS signed “A. Graham Bell,” two pages on two adjoining grid-lined sheets, 5.25 x 8, on personal letterhead featuring an embossed “B,” February 2, 1874. A letter to Miss Alice C. Jennings, a Massachusetts teacher known for her work with deaf children and her contribution to the study of speech-reading. Bell writes, in full: “I have been so busy for the past few days that I have been unable to write to you about the National College in Washington. I enclose a letter recently received from President Gallaudet; and I shall be glad to know what you decide upon. I think that, with your abilities, and desire for study, you should consider it a duty to strive to attain the highest culture possible for you in this country.” Central horizontal and vertical fold, and some bits of old reparative tape along folds on the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Uncommon in this format, Bell extends his heart-felt encouragement to a woman whose passion and life’s work followed so closely to his own.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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170. Tony Blair. Color

glossy 14 x 11 photo of Blair and George W. Bush at Camp David, signed in black felt tip

by Blair. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases and light surface marks.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

171. Roy Boehm.

167. Alexander Graham Bell. Ink signature, “Alexander Graham Bell,” on an off-white 4 x .5 slip clipped from a larger letter. Card is affixed to an 8 x 10.5 scrapbook page, along with a clipped photo of Bell. In fine condition, with a bit of light toning, and a portion of a clipped letter above first name of signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Navy veteran (1924– 2008) who was commissioned to develop and lead what would become the US Navy SEALs. Three color photos, two glossy 8 x 10s and one satin-finish 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by Boehm, who inscribes one, and one also featuring his wife’s signature. In overall fine condition, with areas of staining to one photo, not affecting the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

172. Joe Bonanno.

Mobster (1905–2002) who became boss of one of the most prominent crime families in the world. Personal check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed “Joseph Bonanno,” payable to Klim Rodgere B.P.O. Elks for $41.00, March 18, 1978. In fine condition, with central horizontal fold, light creasing, and show-through from standard bank cancellation stamps on the reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

168. Claude Louis Berthollet. French chemist (1748–1822). His

contributions to chemistry include the analysis of ammonia and prussic acid and the discovery of the bleaching properties of chlorine. ALS in French, signed “Berthollet,” one page, 4 x 5, May 12, 1820. Letter to Monsieur Le Baron de Mevolon. In full (translated): “I have the honour to inform the Baron of Mevolon that the Municipal Council will meet at the Mayor’s office on Thursday the 18th at nine to discuss the present budget.” In very good condition, with horizontal fold through signature, scattered toning and soiling, pencil notation along top edge, small stain to top right, and a few stray ink marks. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

173. William Booth. British minister and social reformer (1829–

1912) best known as the founder and first “General” of the Salvation Army. Ink signature, “William Booth,” on an off-white 8 x 2.75 slip, clipped from the closing of an LS, with “Yours faithfully in the Salvation War,” written above Booth’s signature. A central vertical fold through a single letter of signature, a uniform shade of toning, and a few light spots, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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In an uncommon letter, Napoleon’s empress provides livestock to her husband’s Chamberlain 174. Josephine Bonaparte. Empress of France, born Marie Josèphe Rose Tascher de La Pagerie (1763–1814).

Married Napoleon in 1796 and divorced in 1810, unable to produce an heir. LS in French, signed “Josephine,” one page, 6.25 x 7.5, July 8, 1811. Letter to Baron D’Sterno authorizing Monsieur Bonplan to deliver to Baron D’Esterno, Chamberlain of the Emperor’s mother, “one ram and two ewes from my flock of Merinos.” Upper portion of page bears an integral address leaf in an unknown hand. In good to very good condition, with uniform toning, scattered light spotting, small hole to center of page, light pencil remnants along bottom, and a bit of mild foxing. The text and signature is mostly unaffected by any of the flaws. A desirable and boldly signed offering from one of history’s most intriguing women.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

“I am not taking on any functions of this kind this year, until I can get our Laboratory straightened out after the war...these are rather exceptional times” 175. William L. Bragg. Australian-born British physicist and X-ray crystallographer (1890–1971)

and discoverer of the Bragg law of X-ray diffraction, which is basic for the determination of crystal structure. TLS signed “W. L. Bragg,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge letterhead, December 5, 1946. Bragg writes Professor Frank Smith at the University of Leeds. In full: “Of course I know Abbotsholme well by reputation, although I have never visited it. We had some correspondence once when we thought of sending one of our boys there, but we moved to London about that time. It is very kind of you to invite me to attend your speech day. I wish I could accept, but I am not taking on any functions of this kind this year, until I can get our Laboratory straightened out after the war. I find myself so snowed under by administrative jobs that I have not yet got time to think of research, or look after my research men, and I must rectify this as soon as possible. I hope you will understand this; these are rather exceptional times.” In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds, uniform toning, and small pieces of old tape at each corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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176. Warren Buffett. Forbes:

180. Richard E. Byrd.

400 Richest People in America magazine cover, dated 1993, 8.25 x 10.75, featuring Buffett, signed along the top border in ballpoint, “Warren E. Buffett.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing and a few small tears along the left edge. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed “R. E. Byrd,” payable to Kidder, Peabody, & Co. for $1502.50, March 28, 1928. In fine condition, with two vertical folds, one through single letter of signature, and expected stamps and holes. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

177. Luther Burbank. Eminent American horticulturist and researcher (1849–1926) credited with developing hundreds of plant varieties and hybrids, including the spineless cactus, the Shasta daisy, and the Burbank potato. Vintage 6 x 8.5 book photo, signed in the bottom border in fountain pen, “Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa Calif. Jan 23, 1909.” In very good condition, with scattered surface creases, marks, a slightly trimmed edge, and a few trivial spots of foxing, surface wear and rubbing. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

181. John C. Calhoun. Ink

signature and sentiment,“I have the honor to be your obedt. servt., J. C. Calhoun,” on an off-white 6.75 x 1.75 slip clipped from the close of a letter to Morris S. Miller of Utica, New York, affixed to a 7.75 x 3 slip. In very good condition, with scattered areas of soiling and foxing, with some show-through from adhesive on the reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

178. Aaron Burr.

Revolutionary War soldier, lawyer, senator, and vice president under Jefferson (1756–1836), probably best known for mortally wounding Alexander Hamilton in a duel on July 11, 1804. Uncommon ink signature, “A. Burr,” on an off-white 6 x 1.5 clipped slip, affixed to a larger sheet. In very good condition, with a central horizontal and vertical fold (not affecting the signature), light soiling, and light brushing to the beginning of the crisp signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

179. Richard E. Byrd.

Signed book: Little America. Later printing. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1930.

Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 422 pages. signed in fountain pen on the half-title page, “R. E. Byrd.” In very good condition, with weakening of the front board along the hinge, toning to the signed page, an exlibris bookplate and former owner name affixed opposite the half-title page, and scattered wear and soiling to covers, heavier along the spine, as well as sunning to spine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

182. Andrew Carnegie. Scottish-born industrialist and philanthropist (1835–1919) who earned his fortune in the burgeoning American steel industry. Ink signature, “Andrew Carnegie,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 lightly vertically and horizontally lined slip. In very good condition, with light overall toning, a bit heavier to edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Carnegie is touched by his school’s yearbook, dedicated to his late mother, who “fully deserved such honor, for heroine true was she” 183. Andrew Carnegie. ALS, two pages, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, April 13, 1910. Letter to Mr. Nichols, Editor-in-Chief of ‘The Thistle’, the yearbook for the Carnegie Technical Schools. Upon hearing that ‘The Thistle’ yearbook for 1910 was to be dedicated to the memory of his mother, Carnegie writes to Nichols to express his heartfelt gratitude.

In full: “I am deeply touched at hearing that this year book ‘The Thistle’ is to be dedicated to the memory of my mother. She fully deserved such honor, for heroine true was she. Now since Mrs. Carnegie & I have really been among the students & feel that we know them all is changed. We are impressed with the great work going forward and the bright faces beaming upon us as we addressed them shall long retain their glow. Success to them, one & all.” In fine condition, with single tack hole to each corner, a uniform shade of mild toning, and a trivial spot under signature.

Carnegie founded the Carnegie Technical Schools on November 15, 1900.

The schools would develop and merge to eventually form what is known today as the Carnegie Mellon University. To this day, Carnegie Mellon University still produces a yearbook, and it is still called ‘The Thistle.’

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Invoking Scottish poet Robert Burns’ ‘Auld Lang Syne’ 184. Andrew Carnegie. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6, personal letterhead, January 3, 1901. Letter to Colonel Edward Jay Allen, organizer of the Pacific and Atlantic Telegraph Company. In full: “So glad to get your delightfully personal book—Takes me back to those letters in the Dispatch which I read as a youngster. This leaves you very senior, thank the Fates for that! Your preface is a gem—shows the literary gift & I’ll take up the volume at night & go over it I’m sure with rare pleasure, one which only the few ‘far heu’ [?] friends of lang syne can feel. Glad to think of you as still the old happy genial man in his prime. Many happy New Years to you [and] to that little woman you prize.” In very good condition, with Carnegie’s closing, written vertically, affecting a few letters of text, uniform toning, some heavier spotting to first page, and a bit of trivial feathering to signature. Allen was a personal friend of Abraham Lincoln and a member of the staff of General Fremont during the Civil War. One of the first settlers of Seattle, he organized the Pacific and Atlantic Telegraph company and was a dear friend of Carnegie. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“A man brought his little afflicted boy down from Washington D. C. last week and new ones are coming all the time”

185. George Washington Carver. ALS signed “Geo. W. Carver,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, August 28, 1934.

Letter to Floyd Anderson. In part: “A letter from my dear handsome boy ‘Floyd’ is always doubly welcome. A large box of silk cocoons from North Ala. has just come in for me to investigate their fitness for silk and possibly paper…There are so many things I want my dear boy to do along the lines of practical science for which you have such remarkable fitness…A man brought his little afflicted boy down from Washington D. C. last week and new ones are coming all the time…I wish you write me a brief story of your case, and how the treatment has benefitted you.” Intersecting folds, a uniform shade of toning, and light show-through from writing on opposite side, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Carver’s hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Revolucion! Castro and his Moncada prisoners sign a letter of appreciation to a champion of their cause:

“Our formula of action demands continuity of our efforts that is why from here we will fight continually” 186. Fidel Castro. Manuscript DS, in Spanish,

written in the hand of fellow Moncada prisoner Agustin Cartaya, one lined page, both sides, dated December 6, 1953, written while on the Isla de la Juventud. The manuscript reads, in full: “Kind and distinguished lady: Together with these sincere lines are attached the affection and respect from all my partners. I was motivated with the idea of writing you because of your admiration towards myself that made the fibers of my heart vibrate with an accelerated rate that was motivated by your eloquent lines.

We read your poem and it left us all inspired by the kindness of your phrases, my partners and I, are very lovers of the poetry, that is why I take the opportunity to tell you that you are an excellent poetry writer. In those difficult moments that I used to have with frequency I will remember your beautiful thoughts and incomparable ideals, this has been the formula that with effectiveness have changed during these days my sadness towards happiness. You know that our tasks are firm to serve the ideals, our formula of action demands continuity of our efforts that is why from here we will fight continually for our improving starting with the education and now lady I only have to say good bye wishing you together with all your family all…in this year and in the next.”

Signed at the conclusion, “Alcalde, Redondo, R. Castro, E. Camara, Juan Almeida, Andres Garcia, Mario Chanes, Francisco Gonzalez, Rosendo Menendes, Orlando Cortes, Gabriel Gil, Jose Ponce, Fidel Castro, Pedro Miret, Eduardo Rodriguez, Fidel Labrador, Ernest Tizol, Jesus Montane, Jose Suarez, Armando Mestro Martinez, Israel Tapanes, Julio Diaz, Benitez, Rene Bedia, Ramiro Valdes, Eduardo Montano and who subscribes Agustin D. Cartaya.” Paper loss to top and bottom edge, affecting several words of text at bottom, scattered foxing and irregular toning, intersecting storage folds, and rusty paperclip marks to top edge, otherwise very good condition.

On July 26, 1953, Castro and his brother, Raul, led a rebel attack on the Moncada Barracks, the second largest military garrison in Cuba, and one commanded by President Fulgencio Batista. The assault was a disaster, with 61 rebels killed in the fighting, and another one-third captured.

A handful of men, including Castro, escaped into the countryside but were soon apprehended. In October, he was sentenced to 15 years in the Presidio Modelo on the Isla de la Juventud for orchestrating the attack. He used his incarceration—from which this correspondence was penned—as an opportunity to further his cause. He meticulously sought to portray the injustices of the Batista regime—building a common ground for like-minded Cubans—and arranged his strategy for the next phase of his revolution, which he would successfully launch in 1959.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Chang the Chinese Giant pens a not-so-giant signature 187. Chang the Chinese Giant. Zhan Shichai (1841–1893) was a Chinese giant who grew to over eight feet tall. He toured the world in the 19th century as “Chang the Chinese Giant,” performing on stage and learning the languages of the countries he visited. Vintage ink signature written in Chinese script, on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 slip affixed to a 5 x 3 yellow card. In fine condition, with light, scattered spots of soiling and a collector’s notation below the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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188. Jean-Martin Charcot. French neurologist

(1825–1893). His work on hysteria and uses of hypnosis greatly impressed Freud and contributed to his studies of the unconscious. ALS in French, signed “Charcot,” one page, 5.25 x 8, personal letterhead, October 2, 1888.

Letter to a colleague. In full (translated): “My dear colleague I cannot forget my interns from last year among which Mr. Dannange is one of the best. I recommend his written work to you. I believe it is very satisfactory.” In fine condition, with a couple of horizontal creases, a stray pencil mark to bottom, and scattered light foxing.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Scarce correspondence from the Chrysler Corporation’s namesake on rare early Buick Motor Company letterhead 189. Walter P. Chrysler. Automotive mo-

gul (1875–1940) who founded the Chrysler Corporation. TLS signed “W. P. Chrysler,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Buick Motor Company letterhead, April 25, 1917. Chrysler responds to a letter from the vice president of the Foote-Burt Company in Cleveland. In part: “Since returning from California I received your letter of April 9th, and was compelled shortly afterwards to go to New York for several days, and have just got back. I appreciate your letter very much and have passed a copy of it on to Mr. Durant. [Durant was William Crapo Durant, founder of General Motors and Chevrolet]. It is his intention to come by the way of Cleveland when he comes to Detroit, and no doubt, he will see you there and possibly discuss the matter further.”

In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds with a vertical fold passing through his name, small tears at the edges along the folds and tiny holes at the intersecting lines, light wrinkling and soiling, and mirroring of his signature at the top of the page.

Signed letters from Chrysler are quite rare. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Churchill sends “splendid!” congrats to the man who would defeat the future prime minister in an election of the heart 190. Winston Churchill. Choice ALS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, January 16, 1902. Churchill writes Victor, 2nd Earl of Lytton, to congratulate him on his maiden speech to a Conservative peer. In full, “Splendid! No doubt you have laid the foundation stone of a great Parliamentary and public career.” In fine condition, with central horizontal fold touching a couple of letters.

Lytton’s received wide-spread praise for seconding the address from the throne in the House of Lords in January of 1902, garnering attention and applause from both Churchill and other noted figures, including Lord Rosebery. As the current member of Parliament predicted, Lytton’s public and political career would be a great one, including Parliament Under-Secretary of State for India and governor of Bengal. But Churchill’s ties with the fresh-faced politician extended to a personal level; later this very year, the future Prime Minister would suffer his greatest defeat to Lytton - in the form of a woman. Pamela Chichele-Plowden, Churchill’s love interest, would amicably break ties with the ambitious politician in favor of the upand-coming 2nd Earl, marrying him instead. An enthusiastic letter of commendation from one Conservative to another, extended in the early stages of both men’s political careers, and before a personal race that no amount of votes could win. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Displaying grace in the face of his 1929 defeat 191. Winston Churchill. TLS, one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, August

1, 1929. Churchill writes H. Reginald Beck, adding the greeting “Dear Mr. Beck.”

In full: “I take this opportunity of thanking you for the excellent work which you did in the Election when as my Election Agent you kept the whole of the accounts, and conducted the financial arrangements in the most economical, efficient and businesslike manner.” In very good condition, with central intersecting horizontal and vertical folds (small old tape repair on reverse), creasing, scattered soiling and foxing, and light uniform toning.

With the defeat of the Conservative Party in 1929, Churchill’s tenure as Chancellor of Exchequer was over. The culmination of his term had been as unsuccessful as a result of his outspoken speeches on the impending threat of socialism and communism, earning him the reputation of a warmonger. In the years following his departure from office and into ‘the wilderness,’ Churchill continued his fervent warnings against Hitler, a stance that would serve the British populace well during his time as Prime Minister, when he delivered inspiration and motivation to stand strong against the Nazi threat when the country faced the opposition alone. This letter closes the door to his position as exchequer, opening a window of opportunity for greatness and supreme victory.Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Churchill bestows a Turkish edition of The Second World War upon his literary agent 192. Winston Churchill. Signed book: Corcil Anlatiyor (The Second World War). First Turkish edition. Istanbul: Vatan, 1948. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8, 500 pages. Printed in Turkish. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “Inscribed by Winston S. Churchill for Emery Reves, 1948.” Block of uniform toning covering the signature and inscription, wrinkling to the signed page, a light block of uniform toning to the last free end page, corner bumps, and a bit of shelf wear to the head and heel of the spine, otherwise fine condition.

Reves was a Hungarian-born writer and activist who also served as Churchill’s literary agent. In the late 1930s, he bolstered Churchill’s international profile by syndicating many of his prophetical articles prior to World War II. After the war, Churchill solicited his agent’s help in negotiating the sale of the US rights for this book—with Reves purchasing the international rights for himself.

He eventually sold serialization rights for the tome to 27 newspapers worldwide and secured book rights in 11 European countries, including Turkey. The duo is said to have worked closely together on the writing of the book itself, earning Reves not only Churchill’s admiration but this signed volume. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Churchill evokes Lloyd George and Great Britain’s political climate following the death of King Edward VII 193. Winston Churchill. TLS signed “Wire. Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, black-bordered Home Secretary letterhead, September 22, 1910. Letter to Charles Masterson, labeled at the top by Churchill, “Private.” In full: “I am writing to Shackleton and asking whether it will be convenient for him to come and see me on Monday or Tuesday. My plans for next week and the week after have been a little altered owing to the difficulty which attended my project for having a series of conferences within this period. Lloyd George has asked me to go and stay with him at Criccieth next week, and I have accepted for Wednesday unless, indeed, as is not impossible, I am commanded to Balmoral. Do not attach too great importance to your sensitive West Ham. The great mass of the electorate have had enough of politics for the present. I shall be at the Office on Monday. It would be nice if you and your wife could come and lunch.” A bit of scattered mild toning, primarily along horizontal folds, and some scattered light creases, otherwise fine condition.

Britain was in the midst of a constitutional crisis in 1910, further complicated by the death of Edward VII in May (hence the black-bordered mourning page) and the ascension of George V to the throne. Given the inexperience of the new monarch and the fact that the “great mass of the electorate have had enough of politics for the present,” Parliamentary leaders from both Liberal and Conservative factions agreed to work together to resolve any issues, including devising a federal system for Ireland and creating a general social welfare program. As mentioned here, Churchill had to turn down an invitation from David Lloyd George, who would later become one of Britain’s greatest prime ministers, to visit the royal residence at Balmoral Castle.

Masterson, the original recipient of this letter, was Under-Secretary of State in the Home Office, who had received a request for a job as labor adviser to the Home Office. Unique correspondence from a turbulent time in British politics. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

194. Henry Clay and Daniel Webster. Two free frank signatures of Henry Clay (signed “Free, H. Clay”) and Daniel Webster (signed “Danl Webster”) on individual envelopes. In fine condition, with scattered creasing and soiling to each. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

195. George Clinton. American soldier and statesman (1739–1812) who served as governor of New York and vice president in the Jefferson and Madison administrations. Manuscript DS, signed, “Geo. Clinton,” on an off-white 7.25 x 2.75 slip clipped from the close of a document, affixed to a 7.75 x 4.25 slip, dated March 16, 1802. Pertaining to a legislative decision, Clinton writes, in full: “The agreements made as aforesaid are with a proviso that they are not to be deemed definitive till the legislature make provisions for their execution.” In very good condition, with light toning to the edges, and show-through from writing and mounting adhesive on the reverse, none of which detract from the elegant signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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“I will certainly have it framed and treasured so that in years to come my grand children can point at it with pride” 196. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. ALS signed “W. F. Cody,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Col. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) Historical Pictures Co. letterhead, August 5, 1914. Cody responds to the general secretary of a club. In full: “I feel proud and flattered to receive the Edmonton Ad Club Membership Card. I will certainly have it framed and treasured so that in years to come my grand children can point at it with pride.” In good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds passing through the text and signature, rippling, moderate staining from exposure to moisture, mild mirroring of the text, an area of thin paper at the top edge with missing paper, and paper residue on the reverse from past mounting. This unique stationery bears a photo and biography along the left side, and is the first time we have offered any letter on such a sheet relating to his picture company. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

198. Dalai Lama. Color 4.75

x 6.5 cardstock photo, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple light creases to top left corner tip. Accompanied by the original presentation folder.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

199. Dalai Lama. Glossy 10 x 8 casual photo of the Dalai Lama passing through a hotel lobby, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light horizontal bends, a few faint creases, and spots of soiling at the edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Dignified ‘double signed’ Buffalo Bill portrait

197. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. Vintage 4 x 5.5 photo of Cody in his ornate buckskin jacket and hat, and affixed to a 5.75 x 9 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill’ 1910.” In fine condition, with some scattered light silvering to image and background, light overall streaking to image, and a crease to lower left corner of mount. A distinguished portrait of Cody in full Western regalia.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

200. Dalai Lama. Color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of the spiritual leader at a speaking engagement, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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201. John Dalton.

English chemist, meteorologist, and physicist (1766–1844) best known for his pioneering work in the development of modern atomic theory.

Third-person ALS, one page, 4.25 x 4, no date.

In full: “J. Dalton’s respects to Mr. Davies.

He would be glad to see him any time this Even. to communicate with him on the subject of his mission. He would be glad also to see & try his Hydrometer on the article in question.” Horizontal fold at the top of the page, scattered wrinkles, and light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

202. Georges Danton. French

statesman and one of the leading figures of the French Revolution. He and his followers were charged with conspiracy to overthrow the government and guillotined in 1794. Rare partly-printed DS, in French, signed “Danton,” one page, 19.5 x 14.5, September 11, 1792. Untranslated document in which Danton bestows a pension for merit, in the name of the Professional Executive Council. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, tear along the right side at a horizontal fold with old tape reinforcement on the reverse, and scattered wrinkling, toning, and staining. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

203. Clarence Darrow. Brilliant

defense attorney (1857–1938) noted for his role in the Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial and the LeopoldLoeb thrill-killing case. ALS, one page, 5.75 x 8.5, July 13. Darrow writes Walden Book Shop regarding an order. In full: “Please send the books mentioned in the enclosed to A. W. Wright, 251 Washington St., Holly Mich. and charge to me.”

Mounted on a slightly larger heavy board with informational swatch glued to front, not affecting text or signature. In very good condition, with the ink in the first half of the letter very light, a new pen being employed to finish the letter, resulting in a bold signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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204. Humphry Davy. British chemist and inventor (1778–1829), best known for his discoveries of alkaline earth metals, his research on chlorine and iodine, and the invention of the Davy lamp, which allowed miners to work in the presence of flammable gas. Third person ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, no date. Letter of thanks. In part: “Sir H. Davy returns his… thanks to Mademoiselle Duvancel for the memoir she had the goodness to bring him from M. Ce Baron Cuvier & the letter from M. Ampere. Sir Humphry has been about from London & returned only yesterday. Lady Davy will call on Mademoiselle Duvancel this morning & Sir Humphry hopes they may have the satisfaction of seeing her at dinner tomorrow.” Light creasing, trimmed corner and small area where paper has been removed to the right edge of the second integral page, otherwise fine condition. Cuvier, Ampere, and Duvancel all admired Humphry. Cuvier wrote the book Biographical memoir of Sir Humphy Davy.RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

“Officer Gavriel Raphaeli of blessed memory gave his life for his country.

He fell in the Northern Front during the Yom Kippur War” 205. Moshe Dayan. TLS in

Hebrew, one page, 8.5 x 11, 1973.

Dayan writes Aaron and Naomi Raphaeli following the death of their son. In full (translated): “Allow me to join wholeheartedly in your mourning for your only son Gavriel of blessed memory. Officer Gavriel Raphaeli of blessed memory gave his life for his country. He fell in the Northern Front during the Yom Kippur War and was brought to be buried on [November 6, 1973]. Gavriel of blessed memory served as a captain in the Tank Brigade. His superiors praised Gavriel as a very smart person dedicated to his task, responsibility, resourceful, industrious, and focused. Gavriel was loved by everyone. Officer Gavriel Raphaeli’s memory is holy and is engraved in our hearts with pride.” In fine condition, with a couple of tiny wrinkles and bends, a paperclip impression, and scattered toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The newly elected Confederate president solicits ‘patriots’ in 1861 as America dissolves into Civil War

206. Jefferson Davis. Rare war-dated ALS signed as Confederate president, “Jeffn Davis,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, April 19, 1861. Letter to “Hon. G. A. Henry.” in full: “Thanks for your friendly and patriotic letter of the 16th inst which I have just received. Your recommendation of Col. D Bell of Ky has been referred to the Secretary of War for his respectful consideration. It gave me sincere pleasure to be greeted by you with the warmth and friendship of our earlier days. As ever truly yr friend.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, scattered irregular toning and soiling, small tape reinforcement along reverse of top edge, and a couple pinholes of paper loss to intersection of folds.

Signed a week after Fort Sumter, the newly named president of the Confederacy was still in the midst of building his military and strengthening the rebellion’s cause when he received a recommendation of a Kentucky colonel for a military appointment. Raising troops was one of his many top priorities the first week of the conflict, and when President Abraham Lincoln sent out the call for more Union troops to squelch the Confederacy, Davis responded with his own battle cry—one heeded the very next day by one of the greatest military generals all time, Robert E. Lee, who resigned his commission in the US Army to join the Army of Virginia.

The original recipient of this correspondence, Gustavus Adolphus Henry, Sr., was a law school classmate of Davis who served in the Confederate Congress during the war. His friendship with President Davis made him among the most influential lawmakers in the Confederate government.

Among Davis’ earliest pieces of correspondence as the leader of the Confederacy prepared to arm his followers for the bloody years to come.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Rare document from one of the founders of California 207. Jose De Galvez. Spanish lawyer (1720–1787), a colonial official in New Spain, and Minister of the Indies. Very rare LS, in Spanish, boldly signed “Jph. de Galvez,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, September 1, 1777. Letter to to the governor of Paraguay, Santo Ildefonso, in which Galvez gives orders to the viceroy of the Rio de la Plata and his subordinate, the governor of Paraguay, about the use of official sealed paper produced in Spain, as well as in the rest of the dominions of America, until it can be printed locally. In very good condition, with horizontal and vertical folds, mild to moderate scattered soiling and toning, and some edge chipping.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

208. Charles de Gaulle. Ink signature, “C. D,” on one of his off-white 3.5 x 2.5 calling card with embossed name. He has added a brief untranslated sentiment in French. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

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De Medici oversees the release of information on fleet movements near Corsica

209. Cosimo I de Medici. Duke of Florence from 1537 until his death in 1574, reigning as the first Grand Duke of Tuscany beginning in 1569. LS in Italian, signed as ruler of Florence, “Il Duca di Fiorenza,” one page, 8.5 x 11.25, March 5, 1564. Letter to L. Machiavello (a relative of Machiavelli) giving instructions on how information should be released on the movements of his fleet as some vessels may not have been taken prisoner by the enemy and ten others may also be in Corsica. In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds with a vertical fold crossing his signature, wrinkling, an area of soiling at the lower right corner approaching his name, and mild to moderate toning and staining.

History remembers the Duke of Florence for having enlarged the mercantile and military vessels on the high seas, with fleet movement being the topic of this particular correspondence. The heart of his navy was the military order of Saint Stephen, set up in 1562—two years before this letter was sent—with the official task of defending Christianity against the ‘infidels’ in the Mediterranean. Moreover, he is credited with strengthening the ports of Livorno and Portoferraio to compensate for the landlocked port of Pisa. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Huntington signs for half his annual salary as Governor of Connecticut 210. Declaration of Independence: Samuel Huntington. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut

(1731–1796) and seventh President of the Continental Congress.

Endorsement, signed “Saml. Huntington,” on the reverse of a one page manuscript document, written in an unknown hand and “George Wyllys Secrety,” 7.5 x 6.25, dated October 1787. Document reads, in full: “At a general Assembly of the State of Connecticut holden at Newhaven on the 2d Thursday of October, Anno Dom: 1787 this Assembly grants to his Excellency Samuel Huntington Esq. One hundred and fifty Pounds, for the last half of his Salary as Governour the current Year. A true Copy of Record Examind By George Wyllys Secrety.” The endorsement reads, in full: “Recd of Treasurer [John] Lawrence, the Contents June 30h 1788. Pr Saml Huntington.” Docketed at left edge in hand identical to text of receipt, “Govr Huntington, Salary last half Year, 1787, £150.” In very good condition with intersecting folds, wrinkling, a couple of tiny holes from ink erosion, light toning, and show-through from writing on opposing sides. Documents from Signers are always in demand, and this one, with direct association to Huntington himself, is all the more desirable. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Patriotic association: Whipple free frank docketed by NH Signer Josiah Bartlett 211. Declaration of Independence: Whipple and Bartlett. Full free frank, measuring 12.75 x 7.5 unfolded, with the address panel measuring 8 x 3.5. Addressed by Whipple to “The Honrble Josiah Bartlett Esq., Kingston, New Hampshire,” and franked in the lower left, “Free, W. Whipple.” Also docketed in the upper right by Bartlett, “W. Whipple, 24th May 1779.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, paper loss from wax seals along top edge, scattered soiling, light brush to Whipple’s signature, and a crease through Bartlett’s notation. An unusual and desirable pairing of two Signers. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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212. Declaration of Independence: William Williams. Signer of the

Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1811). Ink signature “Wm. Williams” on a 2.25 x 2.25 slip cut from a larger document. A brush to his first name, toning, a few small stains, and showthrough from writing on opposing sides otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

213. Declaration of Independence: William Williams. Clipped

endorsement, signed “W. Williams,” on a 2 x 2.5 slip removed from a larger document, dated December 26, 1789. Crease through his signature, some wrinkling, and light overall toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

The Virginia Signer orders George Washington’s cousin be granted the injunction requested

by John Marshall’s brother-in-law 214. Declaration of Independence: George Wythe. Handwritten and signed endorsement, “G. Wythe,” on the reverse of the last page

of a three-page document (on two adjoining 8 x 10 sheets) written and signed by Rawleigh Colston, to Wythe, regarding a legal issue between Warner Washington and David Williamson. Warner Washington of Frederick County, Virginia, had dealings with David Williamson of Baltimore, Maryland. In March 1794, Williamson’s clerk came to Virginia and told Washington that a balance was due “and took his Bond payable to the sd. Williamson for the Balance stated to be due him by the said Account.” The clerk later returned to Virginia and informed Washington “that there had been a considerable mistake in the said account in your Orators [Washington’s] favor, and produced a new account.” The clerk asked Washington for a new bond, which he said he’d issue upon the return of the first bond—a stance the clerk viewed as being “very inconvenient.”

The document further notes: “Your Orator requested his attorney to procure a delivery of the first mentioned Bond—to him or taken such measures as he should deem proper to prevent his being compelled to pay the amount of the sd Bond twice…May it please your Honor to grant a Writ or Writs of Subpoena and Injunction commanding the said David Williamson the said Sheriff of the sd County of Frederick &c. and your Orator &c -.” Signed by Rawleigh Colston at the conclusion beneath the statement “Warner Washington maketh Oath before me a Magistrate for the County aforesaid that the allegations in this Bill are true so far as they relate to his own actings, & doings & that so far as they relate to the actings & doings of others he believes to be true.” Endorsed on the reverse of the last page, “The injunction is awarded as to six hundred dollars upon the usual; terms. 19th Aug: 1797 G. Wythe.” Intersecting folds, uniform toning, a bit heavier to folds, and show-through from writing on opposite sides, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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From the famous, and infamous, ancestor of Lady Diana “Please do not mention our money business to anyone, and never refer to them unless we are alone” 215. Duchess of Devonshire. Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1757–1806), formerly

Lady Georgiana Spencer, and the first wife of the 5th Duke of Devonshire. Very rare ALS in French, signed “Devonshire,” one page, 4 x 6, no date. Letter to her Parisian banker, the financier Perregaux, advising him of her imminent arrival,and asking for the letters addressed to her to be given to the bearer of her letter, John Camsel, and asking him never to mention their money business in public. In part (translated): “Please do not mention our money business to anyone, and never refer to them unless we are alone.” In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds, scattered soiling and staining, brushing of some ink, and a pencil notation at the top of the page. An adjoining page bears the recipient’s name, remnants of a seal, and a missing area of paper. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Princess Diana identifies herself as Colonel-in-Chief of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary’s Own) 216. Diana. Typed manuscript signed “Diana” as Princess of Wales, one page, 8 x 13, on red engraved Kensington Palace stationery, dated July, 1996.

Diana’s revised greeting to those who would be present at the August 6, 1996, dedication of the Mont Pincon War Memorial in France. In full: “As Colonel-inChief of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Q.M.O.), I am delighted to be associated with the dedication and unveiling of the Mont Pincon War Memorial. The widespread support for a permanent Regimental Memorial has been shown by the large number of generous subscribers to its construction. The Memorial reminds us in particular of those Lilywhites who died in the service of their country, in many parts of the world, as well as of their comrades who survived.

It is especially appropriate that it should be sited where a Battle Honour was earned for an action in which were displayed professional skill and gallantry of the highest order. The close involvement of the local communities in the project is particularly welcome and is so typical of the warm friendship which the people of Normandy have demonstrated towards the British forces since 1944. It is fitting that their suffering during the Liberation of France should also be marked at the site of the Memorial. I send my warmest wishes to all those gathered for the Dedication, members of the Regimental Association, their friends and relations, our French friends and allies and serving soldiers of The Light Dragoons.” In fine condition, with a couple paperclip impressions along the top edge, and some light creases beneath her signature.

Princess Diana lost more than just her royalty status in her divorce agreement with Prince Charles on July 12, 1996; having received some very select military appointments during her time as a part of the royal family, the agreement specifically stated that these titles be rescinded, Colonel-in-Chief of The Light Dragoons being one of them. After first drafting this greeting concerning the memorial, the Princess had to revise her opening, now referring to her title as Colonel-in-Chief of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary’s Own).

This letter sheds light on the little-known fact that the beloved Princess also existed as a revered Colonel in the eyes of one of Britain’s historic reconnaissance regiments. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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217. Diana. Christmas

card from 1987, 8 x 6 folded, opens to 16 x 6, embossed in gold on the outside with Prince of Wales’s feathers and Garter motto, as well as the Spencer family arms.

Inside, the card bears a charming satin-finish 5.75 x 4.25 color casual family photograph of Charles, Diana, William, and Harry outside. Printed opposite the photograph is the sentiment “Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year.” Diana has inscribed the card, “To you both, from all four of us, Diana.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope, addressed by Diana to “Sargeant [sic] Sloan” with her initial “D” at the lower left corner. The envelope rates very good with moderate soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Two of the world’s most beloved humanitarians, obtained in-person during their incredible meeting in New York City shortly before they would both be gone 218. Diana and Mother Teresa.

Two different color satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Diana and Mother Teresa holding hands, each signed in-person, one in blue felt tip, “Diana,” adding a small cross, and the other in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M. Teresa MC.” Each photo is framed to an overall size of 16 x 18. In fine condition, with trivial brushing towards the end of Diana’s signature.

Accompanied by seven color photos of Diana and Mother Teresa taken by the collector’s father, who was a press photographer at the time.

Taken on June 18, 1997, at the Missionaries of Charity in the Bronx, NY, these photos represent the only signed images of the two women together. The collector obtained the signatures at the Carlyle Hotel in Manhattan, and was so inspired by the event that he changed the course of his life’s work: “I know this was a magical moment, meeting two people who dedicated their lives to helping others...This moment led me to my current work as a social worker helping people with mental illness. Diana and Mother Teresa showed all the good we can become if we help others.” Within weeks of this meeting, both women were dead—Diana on August 31, 1997, and Mother Teresa less than a week later on September 5, 1997, making these the last signed images of the two patrons together. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to acquire a unique pairing of signed images with impeccable provenance.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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219. DNA: Francis Crick. Signed book:

Life Itself. Later printing.

NY: Simon & Schuster, 1981. Paperback, 5.25 x 8.5, 192 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page, “Best wishes to Del Reddy, Francis Crick.” Scattered creasing and wear to covers, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

220. DNA: Francis Crick. Signed book:

Correcting the Code.

First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1994. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 378 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the title page in black felt tip, “Best wishes to Del Reddy, Francis Crick.” Slight creasing to the edges and top of the spine, scattered surface rubbing, and an adhesive remnant in the top right corner, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

221. DNA: Francis Crick. Signed book:

Blueprints: Solving the Mystery of Evolution.

First edition. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1989. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 418 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip, “Best wishes to Del Reddy, Francis Crick.” Scattered surface creasing, rubbing and dings, and a loose hinge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

222.

book: James Watson and Francis Crick: Discovery of the Double Helix and Beyond by David E. Newton. First edition.

NY: Facts on File, Inc., 1992. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 130 pages. Signed in ballpoint on the title page, “Francis Crick” and “James D. Watson.”

Show-through from a library stamping opposite the signed page, library stampings on the top and bottom end papers, and library tape and adhesive remnants on the spine and boards, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

224. DNA: James D. Watson. Signed book:

The Double Helix. First edition, later printing.

NY: Atheneum, 1968.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.5, 226 pages. Signed in ballpoint on the title page.

Rubbing, tears, price clip and chips to jacket, owner’s ink name and adhesive label to front free end page, and a few tiny spots to fore edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

225. DNA: James D. Watson. Signed book:

A Passion for DNA: Genes, Genomes, and Society. First edition.

NY: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2000. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.75, 250 pages. Signed on the half title page in black ballpoint, “James D. Watson.” In fine condition, with light wear to the edges of the dustjackets. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

DNA: Francis Crick.

Article entitled ‘How to Live with a Golden Helix,’ 8.25 x 11, 4 pages, reprinted from a 1979 issue of The Sciences and signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Crick. In fine condition, with two horizontal mailing folds and some wrinkles.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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223. DNA: Watson and Crick. Signed

226. DNA: James D. Watson. Signed book:

Genes, Girls, and Gamow.

First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 259 pages. Signed on the title page in black ballpoint, “Jim Watson.” In fine condition, with slight creasing to the top edge of the cover and light surface rubbing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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227. Stephen A. Douglas. Free-frank-

ed envelope, 4.5 x 2.5, addressed in another hand to “Mr. H. Tapley Esq, Boston, Mass.,” and franked along the top, “Free, S. A. Douglas.” Panel also bears a Washington, D. C. postmark. In fine condition, with scattered toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

228. Frederick Douglass.

Partly printed DS, two pages, 8.5 x 14, September 29, 1885. Deed from Leon Wells to Eurica Rider, signed on an outer panel by Douglass as Recorder of Deeds. In part: “Received for Record on the 17 day of October, A.D. 1885, at 10:20 o’clock a.m., and Recorded in Liber No. 1145, folio 220…one of the Land Records of the District of Columbia.” In good condition, with separations along all of the filing folds. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $150)

230. Countess Marie du Barry. Infamous French courtesan

(1743–1793) who was the last mistress of Louis XV. Accused of aiding emigres from the Revolution, she was imprisoned, tried, and executed during the Reign of Terror. Manuscript DS, signed “La Comtesse du Barry,” one page, 6.5 x 3.5, 1779. Short untranslated document requesting a payment. In very good condition, with three vertical folds, scattered light toning and soiling, pencil notations to lower left, and light wrinkling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Exquisite signature from the father of electricity 231. Thomas Edison. Vintage fountain

pen signature, “Thos. A. Edison,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card. In fine condition. An impeccably bold signature from one of mankind’s most prolific inventors. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Dreyfus writes to Zola’s widow: “Be assured that our thoughts and heart will be with you on April 12” 229. Alfred Dreyfus. ALS in French, signed “A. Dreyfus,” one page, 4.5 x 6, no date (but bearing a pencil notation of “May 1908” in an unknown hand). Letter to the widow of Emile Zola, in full (translated): “Dear Madame and friend [male], I am sorry to learn that Sunday’s ceremony in Suresnes [West of Paris] is postponed to April 12. We had delayed until April 5 our departure to Italy, precisely to be able to attend by your side, but we cannot delay any longer because what would be the point of leaving then since we have to be back when school starts. We are going to Rome and to Naples to get a little rest and sunshine, however, be assured that our thoughts and heart will be with you on April 12. With fond memories to you both.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Striking larger-than-life Edison portrait 232. Thomas Edison. Vintage oversized 13.5 x 16.5

image of an artist’s bust portrait of Edison, affixed to a 14.75 x 18.25 mount, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To C. S. Williams, Jr., Thos. A. Edison.” Several repairs to image, scattered surface marks and dings, some stray ink marks around Edison’s paraph, and toning and soiling to edge of mount, otherwise very good condition. A superb, visually commanding example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The Wizard of Menlo Park embarks on a new venture: “Mr. Upton is surveying for a new Railroad track to reach some very good ore about 1000 feet along the mine” 234. Thomas Edison. ALS signed “TAE,” three pages, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to his wife Mina, addressing her as “Darling Billy.”

In part: “Mr. Upton is surveying for a new Railroad track to reach some very good ore about 1000 feet along the mine. It seems he learned the art at school so he comes in handy…Be sure and take Toughy this time & be careful about walking over tracks if anything should happen it would break me down as I am overworked. I have thought of all of you very much lately probably because there are very few problems to solve just now.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, with central vertical fold through signature, a uniform shade of toning, a bit of light feathering to signature, a bit of mild wrinkling, and a couple ink blots to a few letters.

A creative genius, Edison here reveals himself to be only human, as he expresses devoted concern for his wife and admits to being overworked.

In a break from his strenuous days, he pauses to assure his family of his love, noting “ I have thought of all of you very much lately” as, to his surprise, “there are very few problems to solve just now.” It appears that he had much to do with the aforementioned work undertaken by physicist and mathematician Francis Robbins Upton, who graduated from Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts in 1870, studied at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, and in Berlin, as well as earning a master’s degree at Princeton University. In 1878, he joined Edison’s Menlo Park, New Jersey, laboratory to address technical problems in a mathematical way, including electric light, the watt-hour meter, and large dynamos. His surveying work also proved extraordinary, as Edison notes, “It seems he learned the art at school so he comes in handy.” Based on its content and reference to reaching “some very good ore about 1000 feet along the mine,” this letter likely dates to the late 1890s, when Upton persuaded Edison to pursue an eventually unsuccessful ore-milling venture. A unique combination of personal and business content in an unusually long handwritten letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Striving to save the life of a German-Jewish editor from the Nazis, Einstein quietly works on securing a method of safe passage to America 235. Albert Einstein. TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, July 13,

1938. Letter to Mrs. Alice Kohn, of the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society, in Pleasantville, N.Y. In full (translated): “I have in favor your fiancé respective to his affidavits on an attempt undertaken on an old miser. As soon as I have achieved something, I will send news to you.

Unfortunately, I cannot get involved with an interview.” A uniform block of faint toning, small stain to blank area, and some scattered light foxing and creasing, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

The fiance of this letter’s original recipient was Kurt Pinczower, the former editor of The Jewish Magazine, an entertainment periodical published in Berlin. Pinczower had escaped the Nazis in 1933, moving to Czechoslovakia, where he was living at the time of this letter.

Although Einstein received countless requests such as this, each pleading for assistance to those fleeing Hitler’s tyranny, he was unable to fully help most who sought his influence. In this exception, Einstein at least tries to enlist the aid of an “old miser”—likely Leon L. Watters, a successful New York businessman and chemist whom Einstein considered a close friend.

Records show that in 1938, Pinczower traveled to London and in 1940 arrived in the United States. In that same year, Kohn’s Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society, founded in 1879, merged into the Jewish Child Care Association of New York. Despite the inability expressed here to “get involved with an interview,” Einstein was evidently willing to try other means to be of assistance. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Einstein reveals a darker side as he dissuades his son from visiting his dying mother 236. Albert Einstein. Lengthy ALS in German, signed “Papa,” one page on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, July 11, 1948. Letter to his elder son, Hans Albert, discouraging him from visiting his mother on her deathbed. If Hans Albert insists on going to Zurich, Switzerland to see his mother, who is mortally ill after a fall, Einstein will, as promised, fund the trip, although, quite apart from the fact that his financial resources have been hit by both the currency situation and his sister’s expensive illness, he doesn’t like the idea. In part (translated): “If you absolutely want to go to Zurich, I will make it possible for you, as I promised you.

I don’t like it though, apart from the fact, that my own financial situation has…deteriorated as a result of the money devaluation and the expensive illness of my sister…It will be a shock if your mother sees you again in this condition—and more so your departure.…There are mortgages on the house there (about 55,000 francs), which are in my name, but which morally speaking are your mother’s property…Scandalously, it was impossible to obtain any statement of the proceeds, so that we are not in the position here to calculate and settle the so-called ‘profit tax.’…It is a journalistic sham with political tendencies.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and some scattered light toning.

Einstein, a genius who contributed more to the mankind’s common good than perhaps any other person, here shows a decidedly cold-hearted demeanor when it came to his relationship with his son. Einstein’s wife, Mileva Maric, was near death as Hans Albert expressed his desire to see his mother one last time. The reluctant Einstein pledges to finance the trip—but makes no qualms over the financial hardship it would place upon him. Though trying to soften the blow by imploring his son to think of his mother and the effect it would have on her to be seen in such a weakened state—and then to cope with his leaving her side—Einstein quickly turns his message to finances, and his concern over existing mortgages. The mortgages were designed only to protect his wife from a compulsory sale; there should also be cash from the sale of the house, which technically belongs to the corporation Einstein had arranged. In Einstein’s opinion it would be much better to settle such affairs via correspondence, as any attempt to settle her affairs would seem like the last rites to Mileva, who died on August 4, 1948. A death announcement published in a Zurich newspaper was signed by her two grieving sons, Hans Albert and Eduard—but not Albert Einstein. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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240. Alexander Fleming. Scottish

237. Robert Ettinger. American academic (1918–2011) who is best known as “the father of cryonics” for his work and advances in the field of cryogenics. He is currently cryopreserved at the Cryonics Institute, which he founded. Two signed books, The Prospect of Immortality, featuring different dustjackets, one signed in black ballpoint on the first free end page, the other signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “For Del Reddy, Live & Thrive, Robert Ettinger.” In fine condition, with a loose hinge to one, and reparative tape and toning to the opening pages of the other, with some light wear and rubbing to each dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 238. Edward R. G. Evans. British naval

officer and Antarctic explorer (1881-1957), Evans served as second-in-command on the ill-fated expedition to the South Pole led

by Robert Falcon Scott, and was also captain of the expedition ship, the Terra Nova. Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Mrs. Henshaw, Ever Yours Sincerely, Edward R. G. Evans, In memory of a very happy little visit, Ap. 28. 1914,” on an off-white 13 x 10 cardstock paper, with three affixed photos of Evans framing the inscription. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

bacteriologist (1881–1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. Ink signature, “Alexander Fleming,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.25 slip. In very good condition, with rough edges and scattered toning and foxing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

are considered the US equivalent of the Nobel Prize. Ten items: six color glossy 5 x 7 photos, each signed in blue felt tip by the respective scientist pictured. Signers are: Norman L. Allinger, Lucy Suchman, John W. Cahn (vertically), Shuji Nakamura, Gordon E. Moore (vertically), and Sumio Iijima; two original programs for the Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner, each signed in felt tip by approximately 15 notable scientists, including Lucy Suchman, Sumio Iijima, Eli Burstein, Mary Dell Chilton, Bernard Widrow, and Alan H. Guth; and a color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the exterior of the Franklin Institute, signed in blue felt tip by Norman L. Allinger, Lucy Suchman, John W. Cahn, Sumio Iijima, Mary Dell Chilton, Gordon E. Moore, Shuji Nakamura, and Alexandra Navrotsky. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Choice portrait of the auto magnate 239. Henry Ford. Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 9.25 bust portrait, signed

in fountain pen, “Henry Ford.” In fine condition, with some scattered light silvering to background and darker portions of image. A scarce and crystal-clear portrait of the automotive visionary. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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241. Franklin Institute. Laureates

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Freud contacts a prison psychiatrist who utilized psychoanalytic theory in his work on Crime and Sexual Development.

242. Sigmund Freud. ALS in German, signed “Freud,” one page, 5.75 x 4, March 24, 1936. Brief letter to Arthur Foxe thanking Dr. Foxe for sending his book “Crime and Sexual Develop[ment].”

Freud has also hand-addressed the other side of the postcard to Foxe at Great Meadow Prison. Scattered creases and soiling, a few stray ink marks and light show-through from address panel, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a booklet entitled ‘Sigmund Freud, 1856–1939, Contributions to Contemporary Science and Practice,’ with Foxe’s ownership stamp to the top of front cover.

Foxe was a psychiatrist at the aforementioned New York prison when he authored Crime and Sexual Development: Movement and Fixation of the Libido in Criminotic Individuals. In his book he surveyed—from a psychoanalytic point of view— the major forms of crime, with references to Freud’s teachings. Freud, of course, is credited with the development of psychoanalytic theory, the view that everyone has natural urges and criminal tendencies that, in most people, are curbed during early developmental stages. Freud’s signature is always rare and desirable, with those qualities enhanced by his handwritten reference, in English, to Crime and Sexual Development. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

A rare signed portrait of the Mahatma 243. Mohandas Gandhi. Scarce vintage 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Gandhi seated on the floor in a corner, signed in fountain pen in Gujarati. Scattered light soiling and staining to background, and silvering to darker areas of image, otherwise fine condition. Gandhi signed photos seldom appear at auction. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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“Nobody spends somebody else’s money as carefully as he spends his own” 244. Milton Friedman. Two items: TLS,

one page, 8.5 x 11, Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace letterhead, dated June 27, 1985. Letter to pastor William Ward, in part: “I am enclosing an autographed photograph. My current project is a continuation of the work I have been doing all along, namely, as a scientific economist, investigating various aspects of the role of money in the economy…

As we put it in our book Free To Choose, nobody spends somebody else’s money as carefully as he spends his own.”; and a glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink, “For Rev. Wm. Ward, Milton Friedman, June 18, 1985.” In fine condition, with a central vertical crease to letter and some scattered light surface marks to photo.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

247. Mikhail G o r b a c h e v.

Color glossy 9.5 x 7 limited edition photo of Gorbachev receiving the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award, number 71 of 205, signed in blue felt tip. Double matted with a small gold plaque commemorating the event, dated May 4, 1992, to an overall size of 18.75 x 15. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Score Board. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

245. William Lloyd Garrison. Journal-

ist, editor, and social reformer (1805–1879) best known as one of the most ardent and influential abolitionists in the decades leading up to the Civil War. ALS signed “Wm. Lloyd Garrison,” one page, 5.5 x 4.25, April 16, 1859. Garrison writes an admirer from Boston. In full: “In accordance with your request, I herewith send you my autograph.”

Affixed to a same-sized piece of paper. In very good condition, with horizontal fold, rippling, scattered toning, soiling, and staining, showthrough from mounting remnants on reverse, and pencil notations at the top right corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

246. Mikhail Gorbachev. Color glossy

10 x 8 photo of Gorbachev embracing President Ronald Reagan, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition, with a trivial crease to the bottom left corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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248. Jay Gould.

Financier known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, causing the ‘Black Friday’ stock market crash of September 1869.

Partly-printed DS, signed “Jay Gould,” one page both sides, 8 x 5, June 17, 1887. Certificate for shares in the Terminal Railroad of East St. Louis. In part: “This Certifies, that Jay Gould is entitled to sixty Shares of the Capital Stock of the Terminal Railroad of East St. Louis, having a par value of One Hundred Dollars each.”

Intersecting folds, some wrinkles, and show-through from text on opposing sides, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Intense Gotti letter referencing his 1986 RICO trial, Thomas Jefferson, and jury tampering

249. John Gotti. Organized crime boss (born 1940) who became a

major media celebrity. After an extensive operation that cost $75 million, Gotti, who had repeatedly eluded the law, was convicted of murder and racketeering in 1992. As a repeat offender, he was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole and sent to federal prison in Marion, Illinois, where he died in 2002. ALS signed “Johnny,” five pages, 8.5 x 11, no date [postmarked July 29, 2000]. Gotti writes Rebecca Farish from the US Penitentiary in Marion, Illinois. In part: “I feel great! I received all the ‘items of interest’ and memorabilia along with the law books and newspaper article. Thank you. Getting to the article first, the reporter is—as most of them—pawns for their editors, who in turn print only the governments [sic] slants on these sorts of things. I don’t want to get into the case too much as I’ve been advised not to. Much as I would like to, ‘the McBratney Case,’ was and is both a joke and farce—and there is not doubt their [sic] is no doubt the reporter knows nothing about the entire case as it was strictly a ‘gambling case’ and the McBratney Counts thrown in for window dressing, and you can tell him yes he is innocent.

“You can’t bribe 18 folks!”

As for the jury being bribed, anyone attending the trial including every reporter said and knew I wouldn’t be found Guilty! Also there were 12 jurors and 6 alternates who got in touch with [attorney] Bruce Cutler— as they were anonymous—after the case was over invited him to a party, something they did for three years in a row. Some even went on television saying the Governments [sic] were wrong to even bring the indictments. You can’t bribe 18 folks! As I said earlier I don’t want to get into the case—But like this reporter…you can tell him he is in the minority where it concerns me or my case. Ask him to just walk the streets of New York. Not to mention World Wide mail.

In closing this part of my letter, I’d like to include a passage by Thomas Jefferson that he made while addressing Congress June 11th, 1807.

‘Perhaps every Editor might begin a reformation in some such way as this. Divide his paper into four Chapters, heading the 1st truths. 2nd Probabilities. The 3rd, Possibilities, and 4th, Lies. The 1st Chapter would be very short.’” Gotti concludes by describing his prison surroundings.

In part: “It’s that time of year again, when the heat and humidity—this place is built on a swamp—keep the cells like saunas. There is no A.C. And so writing becomes almost impossible as there isn’t any furniture in the cell, I have to rest a pad on my knee and write with a two inch flexible rubber pen. I am not complaining, just letting you know why I may not write often enough.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope on which Gotti has penned “Gotti 18261-053.”

This correspondence is as fascinating as it is lengthy. Across each page, Gotti exerts the bravado that helped keep him at the top of the New York underworld for years. “’The McBratney Case,’ was and is both a joke and farce...it was strictly a ‘gambling case’ and the McBratney Counts thrown in for window dressing,” Gotti writes, referencing the murder of James McBratney, a member of a gang that specialized in robbing and kidnapping bookmakers and loan sharks—a murder in which Gotti allegedly had a major role. His involvement was a pivotal part of his 1986 trial mentioned here. Further on in the letter, he defends his attorney, Bruce Cutler, against accusations that he had tampered with a jury. “You can’t bribe 18 folks!,” Gotti boastfully writes. He was, of course correct...as it purportedly only took one $60,000 bribe of a jury foreman in one case to avert a successful prosecution. Following several unsuccessful prosecutions, Gotti became known as the ‘Teflon Don’ because criminal charges against him never stuck and he always seemed to outwit the criminal justice system. By 1990, however, the FBI had collected damaging evidence against Gotti through an extensive eavesdropping operation, and in 1992 he was sentenced to life in prison. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Freed from prison amidst the French Revolution, Guillotin addresses the ill-advised Law of the Maximum 250. Joseph Guillotin. French physician and politician (1738– 1814) whose name became synonymous with the ‘humane’ instrument of execution whose use he proposed to the government during the French Revolution. LS in French, signed “Guillotin,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 7.5, Office of the National Estate, Department of Paris letterhead, no date other than “l’an troisieme de la Republique Francoise,” the third year of the French Republic, ca 1794. Letter in which the committee seems to be warning a Citizen Thuret that although the Law of the Maximum, a law originally designed to set prices on essential items such as foodstuffs, had been abolished (Dec. 1794), he does not have the right to auction his items to the highest buyer. Signed on the reverse by Guillotin, and also signed

by Duchatel. Matted and framed so both sides can be read to an overall size of 10.5 x 12. Central horizontal and vertical fold, mild foxing,and light show-through from writing on reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Guillotin, in his capacity here as Deputy of Paris to States-General, informs a resident that he cannot auction his product to the highest bidder, despite the abolishment of the unsuccessful Law of the Maximum. Years of revolution, international conflicts, and poor climate conditions had led to a weak economic environment and food shortages throughout France, resulting in the government establishing the legislation. The French government theorized that the law would allow residents to purchase food at a reasonable rate. With many merchants forced to sell their goods at prices lower than it cost to produce them, however, many withheld products from customers or instead sold them on the black market. Those who violated the law were, ironically, guillotined. This letter was penned toward the end of the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror, presumably not long after Guillotin’s release from prison. The physician was imprisoned by Robespierre but freed following the French leader’s fall from power...and subsequent guillotining. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exceptionally bold John Hancock

251. John Hancock. Ink signature, “John Hancock,” on an off-white slip, clipped from a larger letter or document, with “Your most hum Sevt,” written above signature, and “Pres,” written next to signature. Matted and framed with a portrait of Hancock to an overall size of 10.75 x 13.25. In very good condition, with several small vertical creases through signature and some mild toning. The faults do not detract from the overall appearance of this particularly bold signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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254. Bob Heft. Designer of the 50-star flag as part of a school project (1941–2009). Fabric American flag, 3-feet x 5-feet, signed vertically in black felt tip along the extreme left border, “Bob Heft, US flag designer, Sept. 11, 2007.” In very fine condition with intersecting creases from folding. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity noting that the flag was signed at Ground Zero in New York City.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Rare scientific manuscript by the chief architect of quantum physics

255. Werner Heisenberg. German theoretical physicist (1901–1976) awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in physics for the creation of quantum

mechanics. Extremely rare unpublished handwritten scientific manuscript, in German, three pages on two adjoined sheets, 8.25 x 11.5, no date but circa 1964. Manuscript is titled at the top, “Development of the theory of the particle.” In part (translated): “What is a particle? The last building block: protons, neutrons and electrons. Are they invisible? The earlier view expressed in Democritus. Today: the magnetic Berkeley.

Question: can one divide them? How? A manifold initial approach. Particle = forms of energy. Energy tends to matter in which it appears in the form of a particle…II. What does a uniform field-theory mean/signify? A) Einstein’s attempt [to create] a unified field-theory. Argument: Attempt: Forces:…gravity, atom, however, not fully separated. Return to Newton. Critique: it does now work without its quantum-theory. Now a spectrum of a unified field-theory, very many fields. But uniformity necessary. Unified ‘field-theory’ = unified particle-theory = unified force [power]-theory etc…End: A philosophical interpretation. Transformation of the pictures that themselves make up physicists. Democratis–Plato. The smallest parts/elements are ‘mathematical forms.’ For Plato…In our time:…of the time of symmetries. But decidedly: such questions that are 2500 years old shall now actually be settled. Already in a few years we will know what the structure of the world in the smallest form is. I guess that its very platonic. Here is no speculation. But that will be settled by experimental physicists.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold.

Accompanied by an untranslated 1964 ALS, in German, from Heisenberg, and its original mailing envelope.

These magnificent, tersely written notes were used by Heisenberg during a lecture he presented in Budapest after receiving an honorary degree from Eotvos Lorand University, and includes remarkable references to particle physics. Asking “What is a particle?,” Heisenberg explores the particle’s historical conception, contrasting Neils Bohr’s views with current “pictures” and noting the “mathematical complication of the modern conception. “He then proceeds to explore the meaning of “Unified Field Theory”—referencing Albert Einstein and Sir Isaac Newton—and equates it with “Unified Particle Theory.” Affirming that quantum theory is essential to a successful formulation, Heisenberg states that the required uniformity is to be achieved through mathematical abstraction before proceeding to a consideration of a “self-contained theory” and explores its practical and theoretical implications. Heisenberg concludes with a “philosophical interpretation” in which he propounds a “Platonic” vision of particles as “mathematical forms.” The accompanying letter was sent to the president of the university in thanks for the honor. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Two years before his Zionist ‘awakening’ Herzl puts a positive spin on his sickness-plagued vacation: “If one is to be unwell, then one should be unwell here!”

256. Theodor Herzl. ALS in German, signed “Th. Herzl,” two

pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, Hotel and Pension Frohnalp letterhead, June 29, 1893. Letter to an unidentified friend with news of a family vacation that, unfortunately, has not initially lived up to his expectations. In part (translated): “But as with so many things, I imagined these vacation days would be different. At least, the beginning is bad. As soon as we got here, my wife had to lie down because of a terribly sore throat. In the night a doctor—more a Bader [a medieval term for a lesser doctor who was nothing more than a glorified bath chamber owner]—had to be brought up from Brunnen…She is feeling better today, her temperature is still between 38 –39 degrees. Throat is very coated.

The children have been separated…I am sitting and painting…. But the air is, one would say, soothing…If one is to be unwell, then one should be unwell here!” Uniform toning, creasing along hinge, and a few stray ink marks, otherwise fine condition. An interesting peek into a slice of the future Zionist founder’s private life, with a most optimistic ending. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

257. Edmund Hillary.

Four items: one 7.75 x 10.75 magazine page featuring a small write-up on Hillary, signed and inscribed in black felt tip; two checks, 6 x 2.75, dated 7/23/97 and 12/3/97, each endorsed in black ballpoint on the reverse by Hillary; and one 3.75 x 3 Custom’s Sender’s Declaration, filled out and signed in black ballpoint twice by Hillary. In very good condition, with trimmed edges to the magazine page, expected cancellation notes and stamps on the checks, one affecting a signature, and a stamp on the declaration, moderately affecting the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

258. Edmund Hillary.

Signed book: Everest: The History of the Himalayan Giant. First edition. WA: The Mountaineers, 1997.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 10.25 x 14.25, 140 pages.

Signed and inscribed in black ballpoint on the title page, “To Del, Ed Hillary.” Rubbing, a small tear to the back cover, and a pronounced tear to the top right corner, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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259. Abbie Hoffman.

Two black felt tip signatures on individual 6 x 4 cards, one orange and one yellow. In very fine condition, with a collector’s notation on the reverse of the orange card. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Uncommon signature of the ‘Father of Immunology’

260. Edward Jenner. English scientist (1749–1823) is

widely credited as the pioneer of smallpox vaccine. Ink signature and sentiment, “To Mr. Large with Dr. Jenner’s Compls.,” on an off-white 4 x .75 slip. Affixed to the bottom of a larger page with his printed likeness. In very good condition, with soiling, wrinkling, and trimmed edges. A scarce signature of the man who is said to have saved more lives through his work than any other person. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Hoover works with a Canadian counterpart to crack a 1939 case 261. J. Edgar Hoover. TLS signed “J. E. Hoover,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, January 31, 1939.

Hoover writes Canadian Brigadier General D. C. Draper concerning a case. In part: “You are advised that one of the latent fingerprints appearing in the photograph was found to be of sufficient detail to permit classification and it was searched through this Bureau’s single fingerprint file which contains the finger impressions of individuals known to specialize in certain types of crime but no identification was effected...

In the event that the latent impression in this case are subsequently identified by your department of that the investigation of this case is closed for any reason, it is requested that you inform this Bureau in order that the latent print may be removed from the single fingerprint file.” A couple of wrinkles, light uniform toning, spots of soiling, and staple holes at the extreme upper left corner, otherwise fine condition.

Great cooperative crime-fighting content. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

Hughes captures a moment of solitude at the conclusion of the Senate’s investigation in 1947 262. Howard Hughes. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Howard Hughes,” on a tan 5.25 x 8 folded sheet, just above a pencil signature from his lawyer during the trial, T. A. Slack, adding the date August 11, 1947. In fine condition, with light creasing and an unknown signature on the same sheet. Accompanied by a glossy photo of Hughes in the courtroom during his August 1947 hearing, and an original newspaper clipping of the same photo.Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Jay appoints a slew of New York judges via a beautiful oversized document with its seldom-seen intact seal 263. John Jay. Visually impressive manuscript DS, one page, 20 x 14, March 20, 1797. Jay, as governor of New York, appoints 24 judges to “keep our peace in the County of Delaware.” Signed at the folded bottom by Jay, and countersigned by Secretary of State Jasper Hopper. Bottom of the document is bound by a large wax seal, affixed to the document by a purple ribbon. In very good condition, with partial separations along fragile intersecting folds, and scattered light toning. The seal is well preserved and intact, and bears an abbreviated version of the great seal of the State of New York, with the reverse showing a sun rising over the mountains. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Connecticut signer of the US Constitution 264. William Samuel Johnson. American statesman (1727–

1819) who played a key role in the debates at the Constitutional Convention. ALS signed “Wm. Sam. Johnson,” one page, 6.5 x 8, May 12, 1788. Johnson writes Oliver Wolcott, Jr. In part: “Please to pay to Dr. Edward Carrington of Milford Eighty pounds Lawful Money, on Order.” In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds with a vertical fold passing through his name, show-through from writing on opposing sides, a line of toning at the top of the page, and a rough left edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Secret Service Agent #9 springs to action just seconds after Kennedy’s assassination 265. Kennedy Assassination: Clint Hill. Secret Service

Agent #9 assigned to the president’s motorcade detail on November 22, 1963. After hearing the fateful shot, Hill leapt onto Kennedy’s limousine and accompanied the fallen president and First Lady as they raced to Parkland Memorial Hospital. Color satinfinish 10 x 8 photo of Hill leaping onto Kennedy’s car, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at the time of signing, as well as a ticket to the event. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

266. Kennedy Assassination: James Leavelle. Historic

satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Leavelle escorting Lee Harvey Oswald through the basement of the Dallas Police headquarters as they are approached by Jack Ruby, signed in black felt tip, “James Leavelle.”

In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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267. Kennedy Assassination: James Leavelle. Infamous

satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Leavelle escorting Lee Harvey Oswald through the basement of the Dallas Police headquarters as they are approached by Jack Ruby, signed in black felt tip, “James Leavelle.” In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

268. Joseph P. Kennedy. TLS signed “Joe Kennedy,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 5, 1931. Kennedy writes Sam Katz at the Publix Theatres Corporation. In part: “Upon my arrival home Saturday I received a Special Delivery letter, enclosing my 1931 pass for the Publix Theatres. It is very stunning and I will take it to Palm Beach with me tomorrow night and start using it at the Publix Theatres down there.

I have done about all the work I want to do, for a while at any rate, so I am planning to go South for a couple of months.” In very good condition, with creasing and wrinkling, shade of toning at the top of the page, and a pencil check mark and circle over one of the words.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

George III appoints a major “for the Queen’s own Regiment of Dragoons” 269. King George III.

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed at the upper left, “George R,” one page, 15.5 x 11.5, October 15, 1801. Appointment of James Charles Dalbiac “to be Major and Fourth Cox for the Queen’s own Regiment of Dragoons.” In very good condition, with heavy intersecting storage folds, some scattered light toning and soiling, and wrinkling. The paper seal is intact. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Scarce letter from the ‘reluctant king’ penned from Windsor Castle 270. King George VI. ALS signed “Albert,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, embossed letterhead featuring the royal crest, April 19, 1922. In a letter to a dear friend, Albert writes from Windsor Castle, in full: “Very many thanks for your letter which I received yesterday. It was very kind of you to have written in the way you did. I am afraid I shall not be able to come to Pitsford this weekend unfortunately. There are people coming here for the weekend I understand. I am so glad you liked the chestnut horse of Bishops on Saturday. It gives one a good feel & seems to know all about it. That is a good course he has got now with some nasty places to negotiate. I am sending you the 3 photos which I hope you will show to Mrs. George & ask her to choose one & I will send it on to you signed etc.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and light creasing. A clean, clear letter from a young Prince Albert, 14 years before he would ascend to the throne following his brother Edward’s shocking abdication. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce and boldly signed King James I document 271. King James I. King of England

and Ireland (1566– 1625) under whom the ‘Golden Age’ of Elizabethan literature and drama continued. LS, in Latin, signed “James I,” one page, 7.25 x 11.5, July 24, 1622.

Letter to Duncan Campbell, Laird of Glenorchy, warmly commending him on his service, referring his letter to Sir Patrick Murray, and offering to bring deer to Glenalmond “wch as it hatch proceeded of your special desire to procure our contentment so wee verie well esteeme thereof.” In very good condition, with second integral leaf tipped into a slightly larger sheet, heavy intersecting folds, two of which vertically pass through his name, scattered mild toning, and some soiling.

Documents signed by this historic monarch are rarely encountered.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

272. Ferdinand de Lesseps.

French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. ALS signed “Ferd. de Lesseps,” one page, 5.25 x 8, October 6, 1875. Letter to a good friend. In full (translated): “I am going to Versailles today to watch the discussions of the judiciary reform in Egypt. I will therefore be unable to attend the meeting at the Academy, but you on count on me for the evening. Tell it to my very kind cousin.” In very good condition, with central horizontal fold, uniform toning, pencil notation to top edge, scattered creases, and a few small edge tears. Interesting content as Lesseps was responsible for the Suez canal in Egypt. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

273. Gordon ‘Pawnee Bill’ Lillie. Ameri-

can showman (1860– 1942) who began his career as a trapper and Pawnee interpreter and later became a partner in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Fountain pen signature, “G. W. Lillie ‘Pawnee Bill,’” on an offwhite 4 x 2 slip. Card is affixed to an 8 x 10.5 scrapbook page along with a clipped photo of Lillie. Some scattered light toning and soiling, and pooling of ink to beginning of signature, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Lister certifies a student’s attendance of clinical surgery lectures in Edinburgh 274. Joseph Lister. Partlyprinted DS, one page, 5.25 x 8, March 28, 1873. As professor of clinical surgery at the University of Edinburgh, Lister certifies a student’s course completion. In full: “I certify that Mr. Archibald W. Renny has attended my Lectures on Clinical Surgery from 7th Nov. 1872 to 27th March 1873, that attendance was ascertained twelve times, and that he was present on nine of these occasions.” Intersecting folds with two folds passing through his name, small separation at the top of the page at a vertical fold, and show-through from old tape reinforcement along two folds on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 275. Guglielmo Marconi. Nobel Prize–

winning, Italian-born engineer (1874–1937) who developed ‘wireless telegraphy,’ better known to the world at large as radio. Large and bold ink signature, “G. Marconi, 24th March 1905,” on an off-white 6.5 x 5 album page. In fine condition, with mild overall toning, a bit heavier at edges, and a bit of trivial soiling.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

276. Guglielmo Marconi.

Color 3.5 x 5.5 postcard honoring Luigi Galvani, signed vertically in black ink by Marconi.

Light overall irregular adhesion to signature, a few light bends and creases, and a pencil notation to top edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Maxim denies the rumor that “after having carefully examined the Enricht method of making a substitute for gasoline, had pronounced it a success and purchased it for a million dollars”

277. Hudson Maxim. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, May 22, 1916. Letter to the editor of the Brooklyn Eagle. In full: “Various sentiments have been going the rounds of the newspapers that Hudson Maxim, head of the Maxim Munitions Corporation, after having carefully examined the Enricht method of making a substitute for gasoline, had pronounced it a success and purchased it for a million dollars. Please allow me to correct any erroneous impression regarding this matter. I am not the head of the Maxim Munitions Corporation, and the Corporation has not yet purchased the Enricht method, but has secured an option for its purchase, provided Enricht shall be able to make good his claims. As Consulting Engineer of the Corporation and as an inventor, I have done, and am doing, and shall continue to do, with both my services and inventions, everything in my power, in such capacity, for the benefit and prosperity of the corporation, and if I am asked to do so I shall very gladly examine into the Enricht method, but up to the present time I have not examined the method and am unable to make the pronouncements regarding it that have been attributed to me.” In good condition, with intersecting folds, heavy creasing, scattered soiling and fingerprints, uniform shade of toning, small tears and paper loss, and various pencil notations and corrections throughout the text of the letter. In 1916, Louis Enricht claimed he had created a cheap substitute for gasoline, and received many offers from affluent investors for the purchase of his mystery invention.

Maxim’s brother, Hiram Maxim, paid Enricht $100,000 for the rights to the formula, with the promise of more once the ingredients were disclosed. Hudson openly expressed doubts towards the invention, alluding to merely obtaining “an option for its purchase, provided Enricht shall be able to make good his claims.” This letter provides an incredibly unique and telling message to the media on behalf of the man behind smokeless gunpowder and other explosive innovations.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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280. Mitt Romney.

279. Golda Meir. Felt tip sig-

nature, “Golda Meir,” on an offwhite 5.5 x 8.25 sheet of personal stationery. In fine condition, with scattered wrinkling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Three items: NewsMax magazine from April 2007 picturing Romney on the cover and signed on the cover in black felt tip; a black felt tip signature on an 11 x 8.5 piece of white cardstock; and two printed stanzas of God Bless America on an 11 x 6 piece of cardstock with an America flag background, signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition.

Accompanied by an unsigned program from a 2007 event and an unsigned copy of a news article. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The harried Earl of Sandwich implores assistance from a trusted ally: “As you have on many former occasions asked the very friendly part of making your knowledge & experience in the world be my guide in several of the most material transactions of my life, I flatter myself you will continue the same kindness to me” 281. John Montagu, Earl of Sandwich. British politician (1718–1792) who held a number of important positions, including First Lord of the Admiralty, Postmaster General, and Secretary of State. Sandwich earned a permanent place in the annals of etymology and cuisine by lending his name to the sandwich, an “invention” that reportedly allowed him to take nourishment without having to interrupt the protracted card games which were one of his favorite avocations. ALS signed “Sandwich,” one page both sides, 7 x 8.75, September 2 [no year]. The Earl of Sandwich writes an unidentified man. In part: “I was much concerned that you was at so great a distance at the time His Majesty pittied upon me to execute the important commission. He has entrusted to my case as I am sensible how much I should have profitted [sic] by your advice, which I undoubtedly never was so much in need of as in my present situation. I am not to…imagine myself in any degree equal to the work I have undertaken, but I believe you will join with me in opinion that when once the employment was offered me, I was not well at Liberty to refuse it, and as I am well convinced of…my own intention & my thorough resolution to apply myself…to [any] business, I am now employed in I have some faint hopes that my good inclination & diligence will carry me thro; which I am sensible are the only resources I have to depend on. As you have on many former occasions asked the very friendly part of making your knowledge & experience in the world be my guide in several of the most material transactions of my life, I flatter myself you will continue the same kindness to me on the present occasion; for as I am sensible how much I have profited by following maxims I have recieved [sic] from you, I hope I shall not be judged too important in solliciting [sic] you for the continuance of the same friendly assistance at a time when I cannot help being conscious how much I stand in need of better council than my own. If you have any commands for this part of the world it will give me the utmost satisfaction to be allowed to execute them, as it allways [sic] will have an occasion of showing you how truly I am your most obliged & obedient humble servant.” In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds, areas of staining over some words of text, tear at the top edge affecting two words on the back page, rusted paperclip impression at top right corner, two small areas of old tape reinforcement at the bottom of the sheet, and some collector notations in pencil. An interesting and early example from a peerage that continues today. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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282. Thomas Mifflin.

Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1744–1800) and first governor of that state.

Partly-printed DS, signed “Tho. Mifflin,” one page, 15.5 x 12.5, March 11, 1794. Mifflin transfers land formerly owned by Declaration of Independence signer Benjamin Rush. In part: “There is granted by the said Commonwealth unto Joseph Priestley Jun a certain tract of land called Price situate on Loyalsock Creek in Northumberland County.” The embossed paper seal remains mostly intact at upper left. In good condition, with intersecting folds, soiling, toning, some scattered small holes, and wrinkling. The signature is mostly unaffected. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

J. P. Morgan shares the wealth of knowledge through Shakespeare

285. Mother Teresa.

TLS signed, “God bless you, M Teresa mc” on the reverse of a prayer sheet, 4.25 x 5.5, Missionaries of Charity stamped letterhead, August 1991. Mother Teresa responds to supporters, in full: “Thank you for your beautiful card and for your prayers and wishes for the 27th. I am praying for you that you may remain always one heart full of love in the heart of Jesus and share the joy of loving Him with those who have nothing and nobody. Pray daily as a family, for daily prayer together will be a real blessing for your family. It will fill you with love, joy and peace and help you to grow in holiness together like the Holy Family in Nazareth. Keep me in your prayers and my intentions for our new Houses in Baghdad and Albania.” In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and light toning along the fold and edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

283. J. Pierpont Morgan. TLS, one page, 5 x 6. Letter to a respected publisher, Morgan writes, in full: “I have read with much interest the book by Mr. Frank Harris entitled ‘The Man Shakespeare’ which I observe is published by you. I am of opinion that the contents of this book are of such value to students of English literature that I would ask you to send copies, to the extent of one hundred, tothe [sic] libraries of Colleges where you consider that it will be of service, forwarding bill for same to me at the above address.” A central horizontal fold, a few stray marks, and two rough edges, otherwise fine condition. An incredibly interesting and poignant request from the financial tycoon, seeking to share more than just his money with the educational community. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

284. Mother Teresa. Color 7.75 x 9.75 photo of a smiling Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, signed in black felt tip, “God bless you, M. Teresa mc,” and a TLS, signed “M. Theresa mc,” one page, 5.75 x 3.25, with a Missionaries of Charity stamped letterhead. In a letter of thanks to supporters, Mother Teresa writes, in full: “Thank you very much for your letter. God love you for supporting your Parish and making it possible for Jesus to be adored every moment of every day. You and your parish will receive many blessings. Please be assured of my prayers for you and for Father. Let us keep the joy of loving Jesus in our hearts, and share that joy with all that we come in touch with. Christ is with you.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 11.25 x 17.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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286. Lucretia Mott. Reformer (1793–1880) active in the Underground Railroad and the first president of the American Equal Rights Association. AQS on an off-white 5 x 7.5 sheet, signed at the conclusion, “Lucretia Mott.”

In full: “All mankind are one in spirit, And an instinct bears along, ‘Round the earth’s electric circle, The swift flash of right or wrong. J. R. Lowell in his balm days.” Above her signature, Mott has added “For young Frankie from his old friend, Boston 6 mo.23rd.61.” Above her quotation, her husband, James Watt, added: “Do the right & be happy. James Mott. Boston June 23, 1861.” A collector’s notation on the reverse notes that the quotation was written for Francis Garrison, son of William Lloyd Garrison. In fine condition with faint wrinkling and edge toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

287. Elijah Muhammad. African–Ameri-

can religious leader (1897–1975) who led the Nation of Islam from 1934 until his death and was a mentor to Malcolm X, Louis Farrakhan, and Muhammad Ali. Business check for the Honorable Elijah Muhammad Poor Fund, 7.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Muhammad, payable to Auburn Private Scavenger Company for $36.00, June 22, 1971. Showthrough from a bank stamping on the reverse, and a standard bank cancellation stamping over his first name, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

288. Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III. Manu-

script DS, in Italian, one page, 8.5 x 13.25, August 6, 1926. An untranslated document to the president of Bolivia, signed at the bottom in black ink “Vittorio Emanuel” and “Mussolini.” In fine, clean condition, with some scattered light creasing and a touch of mild toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

‘Il Duce’ signs an oversized portrait in full 289. Benito Mussolini. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 11.25

photo of Mussolini reading from a page, neatly signed in fountain pen “Benito Mussolini, Roma 30 aprile 1928–VI.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. A terrific pose, made all the better by Mussolini signing with his far less common full name. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

290. Nobel Scientists: Transistor.

FDC with a cachet honoring 25 Years of Transistors, signed in black ballpoint, “W= Shockley” and in blue ballpoint, “John Bardeen” and “Walter Brattain.” In fine condition, with a trivial spot of soiling above the ‘Progress in Electronics’ postal stamp.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Napoleon directs Berthier to dispatch his orders via a secret weapon—the telegraph 291. Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Bonaparte,” one page,

6.75 x 9.5, January 10, 1800. Napoleon writes his minister of war, Louis Alexandre Berthier. In part (translated): “The Minister of War will give the order by telegraph to the 12th Regiment of Hussars in Brussels to leave for Caen…This regiment will make no stops and make double daily marches. The Minister of War will also order the 13th Regiment of Cavalry to go to the Army of the Rhine. He will also review the troops of that Corps before making an exact report of the situation.” In very good condition with intersecting folds, light rippling and staining along the left side with a few other spots of staining and light toning.

Transmittal of orders via telegraph, like the orders identified here for Berthier, were key to the success of Napoleon’s command structure.

The Napoleonic semaphore telegraph utilized visual signals sent from tower to town via pivoting shutters. Information was encoded and read when the shutter was in a fixed position. Built across France at six-mile intervals, the system was widely in use in the late 18th to early 19th century, and was the means by which Napoleon announced he had seized power in 1799. Historians believe that without Berthier—who loyally endorsed Napoleon’s vision of a regenerated France—and his ability to translate the many orders of the emperor into easily understood messages to subordinates, the French command system would not have functioned to the degree of excellence it did. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Napoleon requests intelligence on “the leader of the Uprising at Pavia” 292. Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Napole,” one page, 7.25 x 9, August

22, 1806. Napoleon writes his minister of the interior, Count Antonio Aldini. In part (translated): “I want to know how things stand with a man named Pozz, who is said to have arrested Semonville and Maret…and a man named Gambarana who is supposed to have been the leader of the Uprising at Pavia. How have they conducted themselves since then and what position are they in today.” Central intersecting horizontal and vertical folds affecting two strokes of his name, some scattered spots of soiling, and uniform toning, otherwise fine condition. The two men referenced here, Sémonville and Maret were kidnapped by the Austrians in 1793 and not released until December 1795 after Napoleon’s victories in Italy and in return for the liberation of Marie Thèrese, surviving daughter of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Both Sémonville, Ambassador to Constantinople, and Maret, later Duke of Bassano and Minister of Foreign Affairs, were close friends and associates of Napoleon.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Osler denotes “Hemophiliac” on surgical notes 293. William Osler.

Canadian-born physician and researcher (1849– 1919) widely hailed as the Father of Modern Medicine. Two items: signature and postscript clipped from the closing of an ALS on a 5 x 4 clipped slip. Osler writes: “Yours sincerely, W. Osler. I hope you & the little one will have a good summer.”; and a manuscript “Copy of notes” in an unknown hand, unsigned, four pages on two conjoined sheets, 4.25 x 7. Letterhead embossed “Radcliffe Infirmary & County Hospital, Oxford.” Noted at top right “Surgical Notes 1063 / 1911.” Dr. Osler has handwritten “Hemophiliac” in the upper left. In fine condition, with toning to both pieces. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

294. Nicolas Oudinot. Marshal of France

(1767-1847), known as the ‘Marshal of thirtyfour wounds,’ he served with distinction in the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. LS in French, one page, 7.25 x 3, September 16, 1814.

An untranslated letter to “Marshal Marmont,” another noted Marshal of Napoleon, who also annotates the page in his handwriting. Intersecting folds, some creasing, a few spots of toning and soiling, and uniform toning, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

295. James Paget. ALS, one page, 3.5 x 5.25, April 20, 1850.

Paget writes to the parent of a patient, in full: “Sir Benjamin Brodie has arranged to come down with me by the 3.15 train on Monday afternoon. I shall be sincerely glad if he can give a more favorable opinion of your son’s case than I did.” Second integral page of letter is affixed to a cardstock sheet of the same size, and matted to an overall size of 8.5 x 10.75. In very good condition, with moderate foxing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

296. Rosa Parks. Historic glossy 10 x 8 photo of Parks being fingerprinted after her arrest, signed in black felt tip, “Rosa Parks.” In fine condition with the image a little grainy.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The Nobel Peace Prize’s first recipient

297. Frederic Passy. French economist (1822–1912) and a joint winner (together with Henry Dunant) of the first Nobel Peace Prize awarded in 1901. LS in French, one black-bordered page both sides, 5.25 x 8, no date. Untranslated correspondence.

Central horizontal and vertical folds, office stamping and notation, tear along the horizontal fold, and a uniform block of toning touching his signature, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Science has no country but every scientist must have one and it is to her (his country) that he must acknowledge the influence that his work(s) can have on the world” 298. Louis Pasteur. Pioneering French microbiologist and chem-

ist (1822–1895) who demonstrated the germ theory of disease and developed the first vaccine against rabies. AQS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 4 x 6.5, Institut Pasteur letterhead, December 27, 1892. Pasteur writes, in full (translated): “Science has no country but every scientist must have one and it is to her (his country) that he must acknowledge the influence that his work(s) can have on the world.” Nicely cloth matted and framed with a portrait of Pasteur to an overall size of 19 x 18.5; the frame back bears the printed label and red wax seal of noted dealer Charles Hamilton. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and a bit of scattered mild foxing.

Pasteur’s quotation oozes with nationalistic pride. Although the great scientist was partially driven by his own thirst for knowledge, he was also inspired by patriotism. In the latter part of the 19th century there existed in Europe a great French-versus-German rivalry that spurred many medical advances of the era. Though he and German physician Robert Koch are today regarded as the fathers of germ theory and bacteriology, they were rivals during their lifetimes. In 1881, after Pasteur met Koch at a meeting in London when the German was giving a lecture on what he had discovered up to that date, all Pasteur had to say was, ‘That is great progress.’ Superlative content and provocative wisdom. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

“At what point would laboratory work allow me to write what you want and to become one of your collaborators?”

300. Louis Pasteur.

Pasteur warmly conveys “1000 thanks” for a journal on microscopic science 299. Louis Pasteur. ANS, in pencil, signed “L. P.,” on both sides

of a Membre de l’Institut calling card, 4 x 2.5, featuring a quick ‘thank you’ in French on the front, “With 1000 thanks TSVP [please turn],” and on the reverse, “Received from M. Chereau on July 9, 1878 the April 1878 issue of the Quarterly Journal of Microsc. Sci.,” signed at the conclusion, “L. P.” In very good condition, with scattered soiling and light areas of paper loss. An expressive, highly-coveted sentiment from the man who brought the world of germs to its knees. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, August 23, 1887.

In full (translated): “I am very touched with the honor you would give me.

At what point would laboratory work allow me to write what you want and to become one of your collaborators? I would not be able to say. But I do congratulate your friends who spiritually opposed your desire to retire.” In fine condition, with a few small wrinkles and light toning. Accompanied by a handsome original unsigned vintage cabinet portrait, an unsigned postcard portrait, and several other pieces of related ephemera including pages from period publications related to Pasteur. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“I feel strongly that all churches should be in favor of world peace. I think that war is the greatest evil” 301. Linus Pauling.

Two items: TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine, August 17, 1983. In part: “I am sending you a copy of the new edition of my book ‘No More War.’ I think that it explains why I feel strongly that all churches should be in favor of world peace. I think that war is the greatest evil. First, I must say that the most convincing evidence that I know is that a high intake of Vitamin C is good for pregnant women and their babies. The statement that it might be harmful to the child is not justified.”; and a glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few creases and some light soiling to letter. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

304. Juan Peron. President of Argentina (born 1895) from 1946 to 1955 and again from 1973 to his death in 1974. DS in Spanish, signed “Peron,” one page, 9 x 12.5, Ministry of War letterhead, February 17, 1945. As Vice President of Argentina, Peron writes to General Pedro Abadie Acuna, Director of Personnel, voicing his concerns regarding the issue of “successive (military) authorities have, without exception, shown indifference or neglect” to complaints concerning “promotion of Officers of the Regular Army in time of peace.” Peron implores General Abadie Acuna to re-examine the promotions, and Acuna signs the reverse of the letter, stating that he will give the issue important consideration.

In very good condition, with light creasing, scattered areas of toning and light foxing, and a series of small binding holes from a ledger along the left edge. None of these conditions affect the signature, which remains clean and stands alone at the conclusion of the letter.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

302. Robert E. Peary. American ex-

plorer (1856–1920) best known for his claim as the first man to reach the North Pole; whether his expedition actually reached the target destination remains a long-argued point of history. Ink signature, “With pleasure Peary,” on a light blue 5 x 3.25 card. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light foxing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

303. Juan Peron. TLS in Spanish, as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, personal letterhead, January 30, 1947. President Peron writes to a General, in full: “Greetings with affectionate thoughts to your distinguished friend the Ambassador, Doctor D. Oscar Lvanissevich and I thank him for acknowledging so politely the present date of the 23rd, at a time which shows his nice thoughts and the interest demonstrated in efforts he will put forth.” A central vertical fold, scattered light creasing, and a pencil notation in another hand at the top right corner, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

305. Pope Gregorius XIV. Born Niccolò Sfondrati (535–1591)

who was Pope from December 5, 1590 until his death. LS, in Latin, signed “Greg.s pp XIV,” one page, 8 x 11, January 30, 1591. Untranslated papal letter assuring Cardinal Lancelotti that all vacant posts in the city and dioceses of Piacenza will be filled in with the persons he will suggest. In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds, and mild overall toning, staining, and soiling. Any item signed as Pope are a legendary rarity due to the short duration of his reign. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Incredibly scarce, sensationally-signed document from the Virgin Queen

306. Queen Elizabeth I. Queen regnant of England and Ireland (1533–1603), daughter of Henry VIII, who reigned from November 17, 1558 until her death. Extremely rare manuscript vellum DS, in Old English, boldly and exquisitely signed “Elizabeth R,” one page, 11.5 x 6, dated July 17, 1564. A warrant directed to John Fortesque, Keeper of the Great Wardrobe, ordering to be delivered to each “of our eight ordinary footmen” two and one-half yards “of Crymson Velvett for there ordenary runnying coattes, and also to paie for lynynge makinge and emborderinge of the said Coates.” The eight footmen named are Richard Clarke, James Russell, John Reade, Thomas Harvye, Francis Broughton, Edmond Ducke, John Jordan, and Brian Morrison. Nicely signed along the top by Elizabeth, and countersigned by Edmond Standen. In very good condition, with several vertical folds and creases, a few through several letters of signature, scattered creasing, and some scattered mild light toning and soiling. The embossed paper seal remains crisp and intact.

An exceptionally well-preserved document bearing the Queen’s famed and flourished signature, the warrant represents what would have been a typical fulfillment from Elizabeth’s life-long Keeper of the Great Wardrobe. Having served the Queen during her time as princess, Fortesque would remain in her service and by her side until she passed away in 1603. The order itself describes the components of the footmen’s royal uniforms, and more pointedly, their trademark crimson velvet running coats. In Roy Strong’s study on The Good Queen Bess, The Cult of Elizabeth, he recollects the attire of the Queen’s bold procession as “men in black skullcaps and crimson tunics embroidered with gold...jerkins with sleeves of crimson velvet with ‘our letters before and behind having the crown embroidered over the said letters’ and velvet nightcaps,” these eight footmen - “four grooms for coaches and four for litters” - would accompany Elizabeth in her canopied “triumphal car.” Remarkably crisp and bold, this is a highly-coveted piece of royal history from one of Britain’s most legendary rulers. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Queen Elizabeth II pardons a scofflaw convicted of keeping a dog without a license 307. Queen Elizabeth II. DS, signed

“Elizabeth R,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 13, October 24, 1957. In part: “Whereas John Edgar Hudson, at the North Riding of Yorkshire Magistrates Court, sitting at Loftus on the twenty-seventh day of February 1957, was convicted of keeping a dog without a licence contrary to section 8 of the Dog Licences Act, 1867, and was ordered to pay a fine of ten shillings. Now know ye that We in consideration of some circumstances humbly represented unto Us, and are Graciously pleased to extend Our Grace and Mercy unto the said John Edgar Hudson and to pardon and remit unto him the fine imposed upon him as aforesaid.” Intersecting folds with a central vertical fold passing through her name, light wrinkling and staining, tiny pin holes at the corners, and show-through from printing on opposing sides, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

309. Queen Victoria.

Crisp ink signature on an off-white 3 x 2 clipped slip. In fine condition, with some light wrinkling and some scattered light toning.Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

310. Queen Victoria.

DS, signed “Victoria R,” three pages, on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.75, January 11, 1850.

In part: “Joseph Thompson…tried upon a Certain Indictment against him for Maliciously Stabbing a person, and was acquitted by a Jury duly taken on that behalf, on the ground of Insanity, should be removed to the Gateshead…

Lunatic Asylum in the County of Durham.”

Signed along the top

by Victoria. Horizontal folds, wrinkling, scattered toning and soiling, and writing opposing sides, otherwise fine condition. The seal is intact. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Victoria cavalry apppointment 311. Queen Victoria.

308. Queen Elizabeth II and Philip. Attractive 1953 Christmas card, measuring 8 x 10 closed, with a color photo of the royal family (including young Prince Charles and Princess Anne) following Elizabeth’s 1953 coronation, signed in the blank border beneath the photo, “Elizabeth R, 1953” and “Philip.” A printed sentiment is opposite the photo. In fine condition, with mild scattered toning and foxing to borders around photo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Manuscript DS, signed “Victoria R. I.,” one page, 10.5 x 14.25, December 3, 1841. Victoria appoints Edward Lygon as Inspector General of the Cavalry in Great Britain. Partial separations along horizontal folds, a few tape repairs to separations to second integral page, some light mirroring of ink along bottom edge, and a uniform shade of mild toning, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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316. Jonas Salk.

312. Yitzhak Rabin. Color glossy 5.5 x

7.75 cardstock photo of Rabin in his office, signed in black ink “Y. Rabin.” In fine condition, with slightly irregular ink adhesion.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

313. Charles Richet. French

physiologist (1850–1935) who won the 1913 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work in anaphylaxis, which led to advances in the treatment of allergies. ALS in French, one page, 6.75 x 8.25, personal letterhead, July 1, 1909. Letter to an unidentified woman. In full (translated): “I have not forgotten the promise I made you but unfortunately Madame B, whom I had mentioned to you, is presently ill. I had therefore to write to another person, and I am expecting her answer.” In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, with vertical fold passing through first letter of signature, uniform toning, and scattered creases and wrinkles.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of a collection of old photographs featuring the virologist administering polio shots, signed in black felt tip, “Jonas Salk.” In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

317. Jonas Salk. Two hardcover books:The Survival of the Wisest, signed in black felt tip on the first free end page; and Man Unfolding, signed and inscribed in red ink on the first free end page, “For Roberta—with all good wishes for your own beautiful unfolding. Xmas 1975. Jonas Salk.” In overall very good to fine condition with a library stamping and a block of light uniform toning covering the signature in the first book, and a clipped price corner to the dustjacket of the second book. Both dustjackets also show scattered creasing, small tears, and wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

314. Jack Ruby. Dallas nightclub owner (1911–1967) who shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald on November 24, 1963, two days after Oswald was arrested for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Royal Parma Pizza Co. business check, 7.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Ruby, payable to Statler Hilton for $183.69, February 29, 1956. A small lower right corner crease, office notations, standard bank punch holes, and show-through from a bank stamp on the reverse lightly affecting signature, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150) 315. Jonas S a l k . Tw o

hardcover books: Anatomy of Reality, signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the first free end page; and Man Unfolding, signed in black felt tip on the first free end page, beneath a gift inscription and signature. In overall very good to fine condition with light, clipped price corners, and heavy sunning of the second book.

Both dustjackets also show scattered creasing, small tears, and wear.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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318. Jonas Salk. Typed speech, 8.5 x 11, 16 pages and

21 pages of figures. Entitled “Vaccination Against Paralytic Poliomyelitis, Performance and Prospects. From Virus Research Laboratory School of Medicine University of Pittsburgh, Presented on 12 April 1955, University of Michigan,” signed at the top right corner of the title page in black felt tip, “Jonas Salk.” In fine condition, with light toning and all of the pages bound to a spiral spine with cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Reporting on damage at Stanford from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake: “The University is about sixty miles from San Francisco.

It suffered a loss of about $4,000,000 in the destruction and injury of many fine buildings. Two lives were lost one being that of a student and six other students were quite badly injured” 319. San Francisco Earthquake. ALS signed “W. B. Wallace,”

two pages, 8.5 x 11, Superior Court Chambers letterhead, June 7, 1906.

Judge Wallace apologizes to Mrs. Wallace M. Bartlett for not answering her letter, due to the circumstances of the earthquake reminding him of his promise to visit his “Kentucky kinsmen.” In part, “Since April 18th a day of disaster in this state all plans for the present year had to be reformed and in many cases abandoned. We have all been living in a state of uncertainty. Every day since April 18th up to last Monday has been a legal holiday. It became necessary for the Governor to declare successive holidays in order that the banks throughout the state could arrange to safely resume business and that the Legislature might be convened in extra session and enact some new laws necessary to protect property rights suddenly imperiled by the great calamity that befell San Francisco and other near by places on that date. A cessation of judicial business for forty five days has left the trial courts with congested dockets rendering it necessary for most of the judges to continue holding court during the usual summer period for vacation. Unhappily I find myself in this situation and I will be unable to leave the state during his year…Fortunately none of us were injured by the great earthquake. The shock here was slight and no property was injured. My daughter Ethel was at Stanford University when it occurred. The University is about sixty miles from San Francisco. It suffered a loss of about $4,000,000 in the destruction and injury of many fine buildings. Two lives were lost one being that of a student and six other students were quite badly injured. Communication with the outside world was immediately interrupted and it was several days before we could get direct news from Ethel. She was not injured though when the shock occurred near 5 o’clock in the morning she and her companions thought the world was coming to an end when the furniture was being tossed about the room and she could see the fine structures of the university falling into shapeless masses of stone. It will be some time for our State to fully recover from the effects of so great a calamity but San Francisco will be rebuilt because of its almost matchless harbor and because it was proven that modern steel structures can stand uninjured after such an earthquake. To many of us who have known that city almost all of our lives it will not probably be the San Francisco of which we were so proud. The loss resulting from the earthquake there has been estimated at not more than $70,000,000 but the great fire with no water to stay its progress, increased the loss to thirty times that.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, and a uniform shade of mild toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

A frustrated Scarpa bows to the French military tax even as his salary has stopped 320. Antonio Scarpa. Italian anatomist (1752–1832) who wrote several important

treatises on a wide range of anatomical and medical subjects. Scarce ALS in Italian, one page, 7.5 x 10, December 18 [1796]. Lengthy letter to the Representative of the French Republic in recently occupied Pavia, who was then acting as Governors of the City. Scarpa argues that he “as every good citizen should do” has agreed to pay the new military tax of 600 lire imposed by the French, and says that for the past two months he has not received a monthly 77 lire he is entitled as Director of Surgery in the Medical School, while three of his colleagues in the same situation as his are still getting their monthly payments. He attributes the mistake to the fact that treasurer Giuseppe Ceriani, who is based in distant Milan, has not yet signed the necessary papers for his payment and trusts that his correspondent, Ceriani’s superior, will remind him of this injustice. After payments are resumed Scarpa says he will be better able to maintain the regularity of this classes at the Medical School, where he confirm the students have been showing great zeal and assiduity. Intersecting folds, some wrinkling, and scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. An interesting letter at the time Napoleon had invaded the north of Italy in the name of the French Republic. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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321. Glenn Seaborg. Nobel

Prize–winning chemist (1912– 1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. Element 106, Seaborgium, was named in his honor in 1994, the first such distinction ever bestowed upon a living person. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Seaborg behind his desk, credited on the reverse to the University of California Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered edge and corner creases.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

322. Ernest Thompson Seton. Nature

writer (1860–1946) who founded the modern school of animal fiction and helped found the Boy Scouts of America.

Signed book: Santana: The Hero Dog of France.

Limited edition first edition of 500 copies (this being No. 40). Los Angeles: The Phoenix Press, 1945. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 61 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the half-title page: “To Mrs. Helen Crane.

This story of a noble dog—that I knew well in a brief spell—But whose history is bound to last for ages. The noblest Dog in France—The Savior of Verdun—With best wishes of the author, Ernest Thompson Seton, 30 May, 1945.” Seton has added a paw-print drawing beneath his signature. In very good condition, with soiling and toning to the pages, light shelf wear and soiling to boards, and some fading to the spine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

323. William Seward and Simon Cameron. Two free frank

signatures of William H. Seward and Simon Cameron (signed “Free, S. Cameron”) on individual envelopes. In fine condition, with scattered creasing and soiling to each. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Exceptionally rare photo of the Antarctic hero as he begins preparations to cross the continent 325. Ernest Shackleton. Remarkable vintage matte-finish 2.5 x 3.75 photo of Shackleton, bundled in a jacket that would serve to protect him from harsh polar conditions, signed in fountain pen, “Yours .v. sincerely, Ernest Shackleton, 1912.” In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges lightly affecting the end of the signature, and mounting remnants on the reverse, neither of which detract from the otherwise pristine image. After Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole in 1912, Shackleton set his sights on the next great conquest—traversing the continent, from sea to sea, via the pole. This journey, which he would begin in 1914, would come to be known as the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition; Shackleton’s actions during this traumatic voyage, ensuring each and every crewman escaped the ship, the Endurance, when it became trapped and crushed by ice, would secure his place as a figure in the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

An incredibly scarce and beautifully preserved photo of the polar pioneer. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

324. William Seward. Partly-printed DS, one page both sides,

15.25 x 10, August 15, 1839. Seward, as Governor of New York, appoints Thomas Lewis ensign in the Ninth Regiment. Countersigned

by Rufus King as Adjutant General. A few small spots of toning and foxing, intersecting folds with associated scattered toning, pinholes, and small edge separations. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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326. William Shockley. Ameri-

330. Louis Suchet.

can physicist (1910–1989) and, more controversially, eugenicist, who won the 1956 Nobel Prize in Physics for his development of the transistor. Glossy 5 x 7 portrait photo, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “W=Shockley.” In fine condition, with a moderate diagonal crease above the facial area of the image and light surface impression.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

ALS in French, signed “L. G. Suchet,” one page, 7.25 x 6, no date. Brief untranslated letter. In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds, wrinkling, scattered soiling and staining, and a pencil notation at the top of the page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

327. William Shockley. Three booklets:

‘William Shockley’ by Shirley Thomas, 6 x 9, signed and inscribed in black ink on the front cover; and two copies of ‘IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices,’ 8.5 x 11, each signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink, with Shockley adding a sketch of a transistor circuit to the cover of one of the programs. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

328. Abbe Sicard. Early edu-

331. Supreme Court. Five

items: four TLSs, each a response to a collector, signed by the respective Supreme Court Justice. Signers are: Earl Warren, William O. Douglas, Hugo L. Black, and Harold H. Burton; and a 4.25 x 3.5 Supreme Court of the United States, Washington 13, D. C. card, dated and signed in black ink, “Oct 24/55, Sherman Minton.” In overall fine condition, with light bending, toning, and trivial foxing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

332. Supreme Court Justices. Six individual Supreme Court chamber cards, most 4.75 x 3.5, each signed in ink by a different justice. Signers are: William H. Rehnquist, Thurgood Marshall, Harry A. Blackmun (adding “19 February 1982”), William J. Brennan, John Paul Stevens, and Byron R. White. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

cator and instructor of the deaf (1742–1822). ALS in French, signed “L’abbe Sicard,” one page, 7.5 x 9, no date. Untranslated text.

Intersecting folds, light toning, a rough left edge, and a penciled collector notation at the upper left corner, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

333. Supreme Court: Louis D. Brandeis. Associate Justice of

329. Alexander Stephens. Vice President

of the Confederacy (1812–1883) under Jefferson Davis. Franking signature, “Free, Alexander Stephens, MC,” on a 5.75 x 3.25 mailing envelope addressed in his hand to a Colonel Stephens in LaGrange, Georgia. Light scattered soiling and creasing, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

the US Supreme Court, 1916–1939.

Brandeis was known for his devotion to free speech and was called “The People’s Attorney.” ALS, one page, 4.5 x 6.75, embossed Supreme Court of the United States letterhead. In full: “Let me thank you for the birthday wishes. I hope we shall see—and hear—from you in our court.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in his hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“I am particularly interested that Arthur Hill spoke to you about his participation in the SaccoVanzetti case substantially in the terms of my letter about him”

337. Margaret Thatcher. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Thatcher and President Ronald Reagan, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

334. Supreme Court: Felix Frankfurter. Supreme Court

Justice. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Supreme Court letterhead, February 12, 1948. Letter to Mr. Shedd, mentioning the Sacco-Vanzetti case and the death of Arthur Hill (who was defense attorney in the famous case). In part: “The phrase ‘a genius for friendship’ has a good deal of currency, but I have never known anyone to whom it could be more deservedly applied to than Arthur Hill…the outpouring of all manner of people was a striking proof of the depth and breadth of his human appeal…I am particularly interested that Arthur Hill spoke to you about his participation in the Sacco-Vanzetti case substantially in the terms of my letter about him.” Mild creasing to the top left corner, toning around the edges with heavier areas along the bottom edge and light, areas of toning from old mounting remnants, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

335. Edward Teller. Hungarianborn nuclear physicist (1908–2003) who worked with Fermi on the Manhattan Project and later assumed a leading role in the development of the hydrogen bomb. Glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

336. Edward Teller. Recognized as the father of the hydrogen bomb, when he died an entire page of the New York Times was devoted to his life’s accomplishments as an obituary. Glossy 5 x 7 head-andshoulders photo, signed in the bottom border in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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338. Titanic: Edwina Troutt.

Titanic survivor (1884–1984).

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Titanic, signed in blue ballpoint in the top border, “1980 Edwina C. Troutt, second class passenger on the Titanic, saved in lifeboat 13, April 15th 1912.” She goes on to sign her married name twice, “Mrs. J. MacKenzie.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

339. Daniel D. Tompkins. Congressman, for-

mer New York governor, and the sixth vice president of the United States (1774–1825). Ink signature, “Daniel D. Tompkins,” on an off-white 7 x 2 clipped slip, affixed to a 7.75 x 4.5 slip. In very good condition, with central horizontal crease, a few small spots of toning, show-through from adhesive on the reverse, and a small tear to the middle, only lightly affecting the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

340. Donald Trump. Official Rawlings

Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot “Donald Trump.” In fine condition, with a couple spots of staining.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

341. Donald Trump.

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Trump using his hands to express a fervent sentiment, signed in gold ink. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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344. Watergate: W. Mark Felt.

Signed book: All The President’s Men. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1974. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 349 pages.

Signed on the title page in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a light vertical crease through a single letter of signature, some light wear to boards, and light creasing and handling wear to dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

345. Daniel Webster. Ink signature, “Danl. Webster,” on an off-white 3.5 x .75 slip.

Matted with a likeness of the great orator and framed to an overall size of 14.75 x 17.25.

In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Boldly executed and precise “Francisco Villa” signature

342. Francisco ‘Pancho’ Villa. One of the most prominent Mexican

Revolutionary generals (1878–1923). DS, in Spanish, signed “Francisco Villa,” one page, 8.5 x 13.5, June 19, 1915. Document reads, in full (translated): “Following message nº 425, this will serve as the authorization for the government of the State of Aguascalientes to give as soon as possible one hundred horses from the Cieneguillas ranch for your soldiers to mount. My considerate regards.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds crossing his name with a tear along the left side of a central horizontal fold affecting the top of his last name, wrinkling, mild toning and staining, rusted paperclip impression at the top left edge, and edge chipping. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

343. Robert Wadlow. The tallest

documented human being of modern times, Wadlow (1918–1940), who reached a height of 8´11˝, made his living as a touring novelty attraction and shoe company spokesman before dying at the age of 22. ALS, one page, 6 x 6, Hotel manager, Boston, Mass. letterhead, May 7, 1937. Brief letter to an admirer. In full: “I hope that this autograph will be a welcome addition to your collection.” Letter is affixed to an 8 x 10.5 scrapbook page. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, central horizontal fold, and toning to right half of page, including over signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Israel’s future first president apologizes for canceling dinner plans 346. Chaim Weizmann. Jewish chemist

and statesman (1874– 1952) who helped secure the Balfour Declaration of 1917, served as President of the World Zionist Organization, and became the first President of Israel. ALS in French, signed “Ch. Weizmann,” one page, 5 x 8, May 2, 1919. Letter to Mr. Monod, apologizing for canceling dinner plans. In full (translated): “I discovered that Madame Weizmann will be occupied Sunday night.

We pray that you would like to lunch with us on Sunday or Monday at one o’clock. I am very sorry for the change but I did not know of Mme W’s appointment.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, rusty paperclip marks to left edge, and light pencil notations to top, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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348. Aviation. Four

military

aviation prints, ranging in size from 11 x 14 to 20 x 16, each signed in pencil by a pilot or pilots.

Signers are John J. Voll; Pete Brothers; seven members of the Flying Tigers including Ed Rector, Dick Rossi, Charlie Mott, ‘Tex’ Hill, Chuck Older, Charlie Bond, and one other; and two unidentified signatures on a Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 print. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

352. Doolittle Raiders. Life magazine cover, dated July 6, 1942, 10.5 x 14, featuring the American flag, signed in black felt tip, “Edward Saylor, #15,” “R. E. Cole, Crew #1,” “David J. Thatcher, Crew #7,” and “Tom Griffin, Doolittle Raider.” In very good condition, with central horizontal fold, scattered surface creasing, a small tear and minor paper loss to the right edge, and mild wear to the left edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

349. Band of Brothers. Satin-finish 14 x

353. James H. Doolittle. Two items: hard-

cover edition of Thirty Seconds over Tokyo, signed on the first free end page in black ink, “J. H. Doolittle”; and a commemorative postal cover honoring National Air Mail week, signed across the cachet in black ink, “J. H. Doolittle.” In overall very good to fine condition, with a library stamping to the page edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

11 aerial photo of paratroopers descending to the earth, signed in blue felt tip by Easy Company veterans Babe Heffron, Buck Compton, Donald Malarkey, Earl ‘One-Lung’ McClung, Ed Mauser, Paul Rogers, and Edward D. Shames. In fine condition, with diagonal crease towards the right edge, and light bending to the corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

350. Black Sheep Squadron.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the squadron pilots posing with their aircraft, signed in blue felt tip

by Rusty March, Glenn Bowers, Herbert Holden, Col. Ed Harper, James Hill, Fred Losch, and Tom Emrich. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

351. Frederick Browning. British Army officer

(1896–1965) who has been called the ‘father of the British airborne forces.’ Fountain pen signature and sentiment, “April 21st, 1955, Yours Sincerely, Frederick Browning,” on an off-white 5.5 x 7 sheet of his personal stationery. In fine condition, with central horizontal fold passing through his name. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $200)

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354.

Enola Gay.

355.

Enola Gay.

Signed book: Return of the Enola Gay. Limited edition of 1500 copies (this being No. 439).

Columbus, Ohio: Mid Coast Marketing, 1998.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 339 pages. Signed on the limitations page in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets, Tom Ferebee, Dutch Van Kirk, and R. H. Nelson. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Cardstock 10 x 8 composite photo of the Enola Gay and her crew, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets, Thomas Ferebee, and Theodore Van Kirk. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Military

356.

Enola Gay.

Satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of General Paul Tibbets waving from the cockpit of the Enola Gay, signed in blue felt tip, “Major ‘Dutch’ Van Kirk, Navigator—Enola Gay, Hiroshima—6 Aug 1945,” and also signed

by Harold Agnew. In fine condition, with a few minor bends. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

359. Rene Fonck.

Vintage ink signature, “Lt. Rene Fonck,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card.

Card is affixed to an 8 x 10.5 scrapbook page along with a clipped photo of Fonck. Affixed to the reverse of the sheet is a short handwritten note, perhaps in the hand of his secretary, on one of Fonck’s business cards which indicates Fonck was in New York. Fonck had gone to New York in an attempt to win the Orteig Prize for the first non-stop New York to Paris flight, which was eventually won the following year by Charles Lindbergh. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

357. Thomas T. Fauntleroy. US Army

colonel (1796–1883) who served in the War of 1812, the Seminole War, and commanded the First Regiment of Dragoons in Texas. He led several campaigns against Native American forces, including the Seminoles, the Utes of the Rocky Mountains, and the Apache in New Mexico. Vintage ink signature, “Th: Fauntleroy, Con. 1 Drag, Comg.

Dept.,” on a blue 3.5 x 2.25 slip clipped from a larger document. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

358. Flying Tigers.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the pilots in uniform, signed vertically in black felt tip by Tex Hill, Ed Rector, and Charlie Bond. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

360. Gabby Gabreski. Signed book:

Gabby: A Fighter Pilot’s Life. First edition. PA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 1998. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9 x 11.25, 174 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the title page, “To Del, Best Wishes: Gabby Gabreski, July 22, ‘00.”

In fine condition, with a price clip to the dustjacket and an embossed Francis Gabreski seal to the signed page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

361. Arthur Travers Harris. Air Chief Marshal (1892–1984) of the Royal Air Force Bomber Command during the latter half of World War II. Matte-finish 4.5 x 5.25 photo of Harris in uniform, signed in fountain pen “Arthur T. Harris, A.C.M. R.A.F.” In fine condition with a couple of surface impressions. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Our planes will so thoroughly demolish Japanese cities and industry that the final assault on the Jap homeland may be accomplished in record time”

362. Barney M. Giles. Military officer (1892–1984) who helped develop strategic bombing theory and practice. TLS, one page, 7 x 9, June 30, 1945. Giles writes an admirer. In part: “Thank you for your comments regarding the job the Air Corps is doing in this war. It is our hope that our planes will so thoroughly demolish Japanese cities and industry that the final assault on the Jap homeland may be accomplished in record time and with record results.” In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds with one passing through the signature, and irregular blocks of toning. Accompanied by the front panel of the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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363. Dean Hess.

Minister-turned-pilot who flew 300 missions in World War II and Korea, helped train the Korean Air Force, and started an orphanage that helped save the lives of thousands of Korean orphans. Signed book: Battle Hymn. First edition. NY: McGrawHill, 1956. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 246 pages. Signed on the title page in blue ballpoint, “Dean E. Hess, Colonel, USAF.” In fine condition, with scattered toning, creasing, and wear to clipped dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

364. Iwo Jima.

Satin-finish 36 x 12 photo of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising Company, #19/75, signed in blue felt tip by 10 soldiers. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by photos taken at the time of signing.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

365. Iwo Jima. Matte-finish 7.25 x 9.5 photo of the flag raising on Iwo Jima, signed in black felt tip by flag raiser Charles W. Lindberg and the last three surviving three Medal of Honor recipients from the island, Hershel Williams, Jack Lucas, and George Wahlen. The three Medal of Honor recipients have each added a brief notation.

Double-matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

366. Iwo Jima: Charles Lindberg. Two satin-finish photos

from Iwo Jima, one 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip, “Charles W. Lindberg, 1st Flag Raiser, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945, 10:30 A.M.” In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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“The Battle of Iwo was one of the toughest ever; the price was high but possession of the Island is well worth it and having it will hasten the end of the war. The Marine Corps wrote another glorious page in its history” 367. Iwo Jima: Marine Commanders. Five TLSs from five US

Marine Corps generals who saw action on Iwo Jima during World War II, all one page, each dated March or April 1945. Signers are: Clifton B. Cates, Roy S. Geiger, Keller E. Rockey, Harry Schmidt, and Holland M. Smith. Cates’ letter reads in part: “The Battle of Iwo was one of the toughest ever; the price was high but possession of the Island is well worth it and having it will hasten the end of the war. The Marine Corps wrote another glorious page in its history”; Schmidt’s letter reads in part: “Your thoughtfulness in sending me the newspaper clippings about the V Amphibious Corps in the battle for Iwo Jima is certainly appreciated, believe me. It is very gratifying to know how strongly the people at home are behind the Marines in the Pacific.” In overall very good condition, with irregular blocks of toning on each letter, intersecting folds and wrinkling, and strips of old tape at the edges of four letters. Accompanied by the front panels of each original envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

368. Fitzhugh Lee. Ameri-

can soldier and politician (1835– 1905), nephew of Robert E. Lee, who was a Confederate cavalry general during the Civil War and a general during the Spanish-American War. In the interval between the two wars, Lee served as Governor of Virginia and Consul General at Havana. Ink signature, “Fitzhugh Lee, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 26—1902,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with mild toning and some light show-through from signature on reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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“As to the report of the battle of 7 Pines by Longstreet... the book purporting to be Genl L.’s order book was not authority against the report received by me and urging him to accept the latter as the official one, as I offered it. He refused” 369. Joseph E. Johnston. ALS signed “J. E. Johnston,” two pages,

5.5 x 9, January 7, 1885. Letter to Major Robert Stiles. In full: “Yours of the 3d came yesterday. In regard to Mr Howard—I can not see from your opinions that the gentleman has any claim upon me. He says Mr Kelley appointed him my Counsel. That is preposterous. He claims to have proved my account. If he did it was useless. For I knew it before he did. Informed by Mr. Kelley in 1880 or 1881. So I see no reason for waiting upon him. Therefore, unless you think differently, I am for ending the Matter leaving Mr H. to the legal remedies within his reach. As to the report of the battle of 7 Pines by Longstreet—R. Jones and I had an earnest conversation on the subject, I claiming that the book purporting to be Genl L.’s order book was not authority against the report received by me and urging him to accept the latter as the official one, as I offered it. He refused—but consented to let the report made to me, be deposited near or by the order book. This was after 1878.

As this paper was not accepted as official, I now claim it for use. It is of interest to me—because the copy in the order book has an interpolation which contradicts my report of the battle, in all items taken from Longstreet’s report to me–The only official one.” On the reverse, Stiles has docketed the letter, as well as penning a one-page ALS to a Mr. Jones, which reads, “You see how strong Genl Johnston’s impression is that he had left with you this ‘official’ Report. Please write to me a letter responding to this point, that I may forward it to him. I understand your memory is distinct to the contrary of this. If possible give details which may tend to refresh Genl Johnston’s memory, if it be his which is in default & oblige.” In fine condition, with partial separation to fragile hinge, and mild toning to edges.

Serving under General Joseph E. Johnston, Longstreet exhibited one of the worst battle performances of his military career at 1862’s Battle of Seven Pines. He became lost during the fight and shouted indecisive and imprecise orders to his subordinates—and disregarded verbal orders from Johnston regarding the campaign. In his report, Longstreet implied that the fault lay with Confederate General Benjamin Huger—a version of the truth Johnston accepted, in part because he believed his own verbal orders may have contributed to the confusion. “As to the report of the battle of 7 Pines by Longstreet... the book purporting to be Genl L.’s order book was not authority against the report received by me and urging him to accept the latter as the official one, as I offered it. He refused,” Johnston writes here. Unique reflection on the relationship between Longstreet and Johnston, two of the Confederacy’s greatest generals. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Beautifully signed original 1864 wartime portrait of the Confederate leader 370. Robert E. Lee. Original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo of Lee by Vannerson,

with three stars visible on his collar, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “R. E. Lee.” Imprint on reverse reads, “Vannerson, Photographic Artist, No 77 Min St., Richmond, Va. Negatives retained for future copies.” In very good condition, with image slightly faded, but still fully visible, and some light creases and wrinkles, which do not detract from Lee’s bold signature. From the Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress: “The [Julian] Vannerson portrait of Robert E. Lee was made in March 1864. This date was determined by Brooks Johnson, Curator of Photographs at the Chrysler Museum of Art. He wrote an article about this portrait sitting in…the Chrysler Museum Journal, Vol. I, 1994.” Signed portraits of Lee, particularly from the time of the Civil War, are highly sought after and quite elusive. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Lee’s historic 1865 Farewell Address and surrender—General Order No. 9—from the grounds of Appomattox Courthouse

371. Robert E. Lee. Rare and desirable original manuscript DS, signed “R. E. Lee, Genl,” one page, 10.75 x 10.75, April 10, 1865. Headed at the top, “Hd. Qrs. Army of No. Va.,” and “Genl Order No. 9,” the document reads, in full: “After four years of arduous service marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources.

I need not tell the brave survivors of so many hard fought battles who have remained steadfast to the last that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them. But feeling that valor and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate for the loss that must have attended the continuance of the contest, I determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those whose past services have endeared them to their countrymen.

By the terms of the agreement, officers and men can return to their homes and remain there until exchanged.

You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed; and I earnestly pray that a Merciful God will extend to you his blessings and protection.

With an unceasing admiration of your constancy and devotion to your Country, and a grateful remembrance of your kind and generous consideration of myself, I bid you all an affectionate farewell.”

Double suede matted and framed with a hand-colored bust portrait of Lee, a name plate, and an engraved metallic transcript of General Order No. 9 to an overall size of 30.5 x 28. Most of the text and signature is quite light, but still fairly legible, intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and scattered toning and soiling, otherwise very good condition.

An amazing document that became a part of history, this page—an original, official message from the commanding general to his Confederate troops, signed by Lee on April 10—was posted to a tree outside the Appomattox Courthouse. General Lee had hoped that this General Order No. 9 would alleviate the South’s humiliation and overwhelming sense of loss that came with the surrender, and show his respect. Confederate forces had held the general in such high regard

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and respected him so much that they would have gladly continued to fight...following him to certain death.

Lee, however, cared too much about his men to sacrifice them to what was now a lost cause. “I need not tell the brave survivors of so many hard fought battles who have remained steadfast to the last that I have...no distrust of them,” he states. But “determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those whose past services have endeared them to their countrymen,” Lee assures them that they will take with them “the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed” and his “unceasing admiration of your constancy and devotion to your Country.” Having delivered the message and with almost every major Southern city had fallen to advancing Union forces, Lee knew the war was over, and reluctantly accepted Grant’s terms for surrender.

To ease the sense of defeat, Charles Marshall, Lee’s aide-de-camp— who had drafted terms for the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia—was instructed by Lee to prepare a statement ‘in which his feelings toward his men were strongly expressed.’ Lee edited the first draft, making a few minor changes and striking out a paragraph which he felt would keep alive the current hostilities between the North and South. Marshall rewrote the order and gave it to a clerk to be copied by hand and distributed to Corps commanders and other members of the army staff. Each of these copies was personally signed by Lee that April day. This particular order was given to the family of General J. J. Archer, who was taken prisoner of war at the Battle of Gettysburg—the first general officer captured from the Army of Northern Virginia. Archer was exchanged late in the summer of 1864, but died of ill health shortly thereafter. Truly remarkable in content and its role in history. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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“They have put a fraud upon me and got not only my bonds and stock but this valuable Franchise which could not have been had otherwise at half a million dollars”

372. James Longstreet. Confederate general (1821–1904) who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. ALS, two lightly-lined pages, both sides, 6 x 9.5, June 25, 1889. Longstreet writes Colonel W. M. Owen in New Orleans. In full: “My attention has just been called to the transfer of Franchise of the original New Orleans and South Eastern Railway, both Company to the Company that afterwards built the road. The franchise I am told was worth half a million of dollars and as I understand was never regularly transferred to the new Company. I have been under the impression that the transfer was duly made, but am now informed that it was not, the last President of the Board Jn. Graham died, and that the Board of Directors was not duly reorganized, with a new President, up to the time of the new Company taking possession of the Board and going to work to build. We spent much time and money in getting the franchise which gave us extensive privileges in the city of New Orleans and elsewhere.

This matter may be worth looking up and if you can find the facts in the case such as I understand them now, we can afford to employ lawyers to settle upon amicably or through the Courts. My impression is that I agree with the new Company some years ago as to my interest in the regional stock and bonds under the impression that the Franchise had been duly transferred, but the information that reaches me now is to the affect as already stated and the new Company took and used our valuable Franchise without due compensation or authority. They gave me a thousand dollars in their new stocks for my old stocks and bonds and this new stock as I understand is not of any value in any way. In other words they have put a fraud upon me and got not only my bonds and stock but this valuable Franchise which could not have been had otherwise at half a million dollars. Please give the matter a little of your spare time and see what may become of it.” Longstreet has added the postscript: “I believe that I was the first Partnr. of the Company and continued to be for some two or three years.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds, scattered creasing, and areas of staining and toning.

Longstreet settled in New Orleans after the war and, in 1870, was named president of the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad. In 1881, control of that company was acquired by Alabama, New Orleans, Texas & Pacific Junction Railways Co. in a deal that Longstreet obviously found less than satisfactory—going so far as to describe the transaction as “fraud,” arguing the railway company “took and used our valuable Franchise without due compensation or authority.” Dealing with this claim was just one of the trials Longstreet faced in 1889, as in April of that year his home, Parkhill, burned to the ground. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

375. Douglas MacArthur. Vin-

Unique ‘Northern’ railroad pass from the Southern commander 374. James Longstreet. A 1902 Chicago and Northwestern railroad pass, 3.75 x 2.5, issued to Longstreet, signed in fountain pen on the reverse “James Longstreet” as the US Commissioner of Railroads.

In fine condition, with a few areas of very light soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

tage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.75 fulll e n g t h We l d o n Burnham portrait of MacArthur waving as he exits a building, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Douglas MacArthur.” In fine condition, with a bit of trivial edge wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

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376. Memphis Belle: Robert Morgan. Glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Memphis Belle crew, signed in black felt tip, “Robert Morgan, Pilot.”

In fine condition, with scattered light surface and corner creasing.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

377. Midway. Color limited edi-

tion 27.25 x 17 print entitled ‘Only One Survived,’ featuring the Grumman TBF Avengers, numbered #154/1000, signed in pencil by pilots Bert Earnest and Harry H. Ferrier. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 30.5 x 25.75.

In fine condition. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

378. Hiroo Onoda. WWII Imperial Japa-

nese Army intelligence officer who, under the specific orders to never surrender, spent a staggering thirty years holding out in the Philippines until receiving definitive word that the war was over. Satin-finish 5 x 7 photo of Onoda at a speaking engagement, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

379. Nelson A. Miles. American soldier (1839–1925) who earned a niche in military history as the only man to serve as an officer in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish-American War. Though the nearly eighty-year-old Miles volunteered to serve during World War I, his offer was declined by Woodrow Wilson. Ink signature, “With highest esteem, and best wishes. Your friend, Nelson A. Miles, Lieut. General U.S. Army,” on an off-white 5 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with uniform shade of toning and minor paper loss to the left edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 380. Bill Millin. William “Bill” Mil-

lin (1922–2010) served as the Piper of the 1st Special Service Commando Brigade. As he landed on the Normandy Beaches, he upheld his role, playing the Brigade shore with his bagpipes under attack from enemy fire, and continued to provide the hymns to his comrades throughout the fight. Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Piper Bill, signed in blue felt tip, “Piper Bill Millin.” In fine condition, with trivial creasing towards bottom right corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“What a sad effect is produced by the placing of a fool on the throne” —Napoleon rails against Pius VII and begins the reorganization of the Papal States

381. Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Napol,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, April 6, 1808. Letter to his adopted son Eugene Napoleon, the Viceroy of Italy. In part (translated): “The Pope’s joy concerning the arrival of his courier in Paris is ridiculous like everything else that’s done in Rome. It must be seen that the Roman [papal] court is composed of nasty people. Fortunately it has no power at all. The courier carried an order to the Cardinal legate requesting that he ask for his passport. I granted him that on the spot because I don’t need him. It is impossible to lose more stupidly the temporal states that the genius and the politics of so many popes had formed. What a sad effect is produced by the placing of a fool on the [papal] throne. I’m sending your decrees…I have charged you with making the first appointments. Appoint men who know how to administrate, men of character who are in the habit of fighting against the priests. I send you a letter from the Colonel of the 24th of Dragoons. Look into it and dispense justice to everyone. I don’t know of any complaints exist against this colonel. It seems to me that I always had a good opinion of him—I signed the decree appointing the Colonel of Chasseurs.” In fine condition, with light central horizontal and vertical fold, and scattered light wrinkling.

The Emperor’s disdain for the papacy is clear, a court “composed of nasty people” with “no power at all.” Four days before writing his son, Napoleon decreed annexing the Papal States—the major historical states of Italy—‘in perpetuity’ to his Kingdom of Italy and disbanding the papal court. At the time, this action was only the latest in a long line of conflict between the men, often involving the French military leader’s wishes for concessions to his demands. One year later, Pope Pius ordered Napoleon excommunicated—with the Emperor arresting the pope and holding him confined until Napoleon’s eventual fall in 1815. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Nelson advises Lady Hamilton, “To our friends say every thing which is kind and to our enemies damn them” 382. Horatio Nelson. Highly esteemed British admiral (1758–1805) best known for his participation in the Napoleonic Wars, during which, in the Battle of Trafalgar, he lost his life. ALS signed “Nelson & Bronte,” one page, 7 x 9, Medina, August 7,1801. Letter to Emma, Lady Hamilton.

In full: “Pray send good Castelcicala’s letter. My mind is not so perfectly at ease as I wish it, but I hope by your next letter that I shall be made better. To our friends say every thing which is kind and to our enemies damn them.” Under his signature, Nelson adds, “Your letter of yesterday not yet arrived.” Letter is mounted and matted and framed, along with its mailing panel, addressed in Nelson’s hand to Hamilton, and signed again in the lower left of the address panel, “Nelson & Bronte.”

Address leaf also retains its red wax seal, which is cracked, but intact.

Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, mild toning, heavier at the edges, small area of paper loss to address page, as well as some soiling and adhesive remnants, otherwise fine condition.

Beleaguered by battle and hopeful that continued communication from his mistress will improve his state of mind, Nelson requests his beloved to forward correspondence from Castelcicala, a Neopolitan prince. He also uses this opportunity to advise “dear Emma” to be kind to their friends and “to our enemies damn them”—setting the stage for their acquaintances to help look over her and their child in his absence. Just a few days before writing this letter, Nelson hoisted his flag aboard the Medusa at Deal and spent the rest of the summer observing the French coast and the French invasion fleet, occasionally engaging them in battle. A strong message from the revered British admiral to the famed Lady Hamilton. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Twice-signed uncommon surrender photo presented to the leader of the American Legion 383. Chester W. Nimitz. Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 7.25 US Navy photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Edward N. Scheiberling, with best wishes and great appreciation, C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral UNS,” adding “USS Missouri—Tokyo Bay, 2 Sept 1945—Surrender Day” at the top. Nimitz has also signed the image next to him signing the surrender, placing the signature as if it is coming out of the pen. In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges, a few edge dings, and a bit of skipping to a couple letters in notation at top. Scheiberling served as national commander of the American Legion. A seldom-seen vantage point of the historic event, enhanced by a second signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

384. Robert P. Parrott. Ameri-

can soldier and inventor of military ordnance, most notably the Parrott rifle, an innovative rifled gun which was manufactured in several sizes. Parrott rifles were extensively employed in the American Civil War by both the Union and Confederate armies. Vintage fountain pen signature, “R. P. Parrott,” on a lightly-lined blue 6.75 x 1.5 clipped slip. Parrott also adds, “West Point Foundry, June 11, 1861.” In fine condition, with trivial areas of toning and light surface wrinkling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

385.

Pearl Harbor.

Satin-finish 14 x 11 photo the USS Ward crew, signed in blue felt tip by veterans Kenneth Swedberg, Richard Thill, Eugene Heiberger, Gordon Hultman, Maurice Gatewood, John Entenmann, Donald Pepin, and Walter Campion. In fine condition, with a bit of a grainy appearance to the image. The crew who signed this photo fired the first shot of the Pacific War. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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386. William Pepperell. Merchant and

soldier in Colonial Massachusetts (1696–1759) widely remembered for organizing, financing, and leading the 1745 expedition that captured the French garrison at Fortress Louisbourg during King George’s War. ALS signed “Wm. Pepperell,” one page, 7.5 x 4, July 5, 1730. Pepperell writes William Berry regarding his properties. In part: “Mr. John Sherman hath not finished my mill… demand of him before Evidences…as soon as his lease is out with me he shall not hire it any longer.” Affixed to a same sized piece of paper. In good condition, with intersecting central horizontal and vertical folds, chipping, spots of ink erosion, and moderate to heavy soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

389. Matthew B. Ridgway and Robert Morgan. Two sheets of ten

US postage stamps commemorating the 50th anniversary of World War II, individually signed in black felt tip by Matthew Ridgway (signing “M. B. Ridgway”) and Robert Morgan (adding “Pilot of Memphis Belle”). In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

390. Matthew Ridgway. FDC with

a cachet honoring 200th anniversary of LaFayette’s birth, signed in black felt tip, “M. B. Ridgway.” Matted with a photo of the general in uniform to an overall size of 11 x 17. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

387. Eddie Rickenbacker. Vintage

fountain pen signature, “Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, 1937,” on an off-white 5 x 2.5 sheet.

Matted with an image of the pilot and framed to an overall size of 17.75 x 17.75. In fine condition, with uniform toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“We are returning from the first sea trials of the USS WHALE...our 34th attack type nuclear submarine” 388. Hyman G. Rickover. Admiral (1900–1986)

who oversaw the creation of America’s fleet of nuclearpowered naval vessels. TLS signed “H. G. Rickover,” one page, 8 x 10.5, USS Whale letterhead, April 16, 1968. Rickover writes US Representative William H. Natcher from “at sea” in the North Atlantic. In part: “We are returning from the first sea trials of the USS WHALE (SSN638), our 34th attack type nuclear submarine. The ship completed all tests, including full power operation, both surface and submerged. The WHALE, second United States submarine to bear this name, was built by the General Dynamics Corporation.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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391. Royal Air Force.

Twenty-six 8.25 x 10.5 Royal Air Force profile sheets, each signed in pencil or ink by the respective pilot shown: Laddie Lucas, Don Kingaby, Denys Gillam, John Cunningham, Jamie Jameson, Christopher Foxley-Norris, Nip Heppell, P. H. ‘Dutch’ Hugo, Alan Smith, H. M. Stephen, Harold Martin, Hamish Mahaddie, Johnnie Johnson, Frank Carey, Peter Townsend, David Scott-Malden, Digger Kyle, Roy Ralston, John Waddy, Hugh Dundas, Brian Kingcome, Rod Smith, Sandy Johnstone, Alan Deere, Bobby Oxspring, and Ivor Broom. Each page is affixed to a magnetic photo album page and displayed in a specially designed album. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

392. Royal Air Force.

Twenty-eight 8.25 x 10.5 Royal Air Force bomber aircrew profile sheets, each signed in pencil by the respective pilot or flying officer shown: Lewis Hodges (2), Ken Batchelor (2), Hamish Mahaddie, Norman Jackson, Don Bennett, Bill Reid, Michael Beetham, John Searby, Harold Martin, Derek Tulloch, Ivor Broom, Bill Parker, Roland Hammersley, Roderick Learoyd, Victor Azzaro, J. B. Tait, John Benison, Roy Ralston, Douglas Cameron, Leonard Cheshire, Danny Daniels, Dave Shannon, ‘Digger’ Kyle, John Costello, Leonard Trent, and Augustus Walker. Each page is affixed to a magnetic photo album page and displayed in a specially designed album. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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393. Royal Air Force Bomber Command. Fifteen items: eleven 8.25 x 10.5

396. Robert Scott.

Royal Air Force bomber command pilots profile sheets, each signed in pencil by the respective pilot shown: Victor Azzaro, Roland Hammersley, Douglas Cameron, Bill Parker, John Searby, Michael Beetham, Don Bennett, John Benison, Danny Daniels, Derek Tulloch, and Gus Walker; two Memphis Belle brochures signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Robert Morgan; glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Memphis Belle crew signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Morgan; and a commemorative cover signed in black felt tip by Johnnie Johnson. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Color limited edition 23 x 16.5 print entitled ‘The Day I Owned the Sky,’ featuring Scott’s ‘Old Exterminator’ P-40K Warhawk, numbered #146/200, signed in pencil. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Marcus W. Stewart. Matted and framed to an overall size of 28.75 x 22. In fine condition. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

394. Royal Canadian Air Force. Thirty-

five 8.25 x 10.5 Royal Canadian Air Force combat pilots profile sheets, each signed in pencil by the respective pilot shown: Freddy Evans, Bert Houle, Paul DaVoud, Jackie Rae, J. F. ‘Stocky’ Edwards, Dal Russel, Bob Hayward, Danny Browne, Walter Conrad, Russ Bannock, Rod Smith, Hartland Finley, Hugh Godefroy, Don Laubman, Irving Kennedy, Robert ‘Moose’ Fumerton, Richard Rohmer, Wilfred J. Banks, Murray Peden, Arthur Sager, Joseph Levesque, Harry Dowding, Robert Middlemiss, James Somerville, V. C. Woodward, Dennis Malloy, Andy MacKenzie, Arthur de Breyne, Charles M. Magwood, Larry Robillard, Reg Lane, Leonard Birchall, Bob Mackett, Lorne Cameron, and J. V. Watts. Each page is affixed to a magnetic photo album page and displayed in a specially designed album. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

395. Philip H. Sheridan.

Third-person ALS, one page, 5 x 8, February 12, (with 1870 added in pencil in another hand), sent to President Ulysses S. Grant. In full, “General Sheridan accepts with great pleasure the kind invitation of the President and Mrs. Grant for dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 16th, 1870.

Arlington House, Feb. 12th.”

Integral second page has been inlaid into a larger sheet. In fine condition, with trivial soiling, and two light water stains, one touching the tail of “Sheridan.”

Accompanied by two other letters sent to Grant, one from Francis Vinto seeking the office of district attorney for a parishioner and the second from John Hamilton, son of Alexander Hamilton, declining an invitation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The Union general places a newspaper announcement to dissuade autograph seekers:

“He hopes to offend less by invariable silence” 397. Winfield Scott. ALS signed “W. S.,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, no date. Short letter to a newspaper.

In full: “Lt, Gen’l S. requests the insertion of the written card in the Herald once. He would send the cost if he knew the amt. Please charge West Point. I buy the Herald daily.” On the reverse, Scott has written the copy for the announcement he wants placed in the Herald. It reads, “Lieut. Genl Scott, Once more begs the forbearance of autograph collectors. He can read but few, & cannot answer a tenth of their applications. In future, he hopes to offend less by invariable silence. June 1865.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, mounting remnant along bottom of letter side, several blue pencil notations and lines to announcement side, and light show-through from text on reverse. An interesting example of Scott’s post-war popularity, which he obviously struggled with.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Exquisite oversized imperial portrait of the tenacious Union general 398. William T. Sherman. Fabulous and crystal-clear original 7.5 x 13 imperial bust portrait of Sherman in suit and bow tie, taken by Falk Studios of New York (and so stamped at the bottom), signed in the lower portion of the image in black ink, “W. T. Sherman, General 1887.” Triple cloth matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 22. Two creases—one to lower left corner and one extending into Sherman’s forehead—otherwise fine, clean condition. At the time Sherman signed this portrait, the former general had only been retired from army life for three years and was living in New York City—and was undoubtedly familiar with Falk and his work. An exceptional and well-preserved portrait boasting a fabulous signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Citing congressional jealousy, Sherman deflects a southern canal proposal because “the political and Industrial condition of the South must be answered and this seems to be a hard job” 399. William T. Sherman. ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” three pages on two lightly-lined adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, January 27, 1873. Letter to Joseph Shepard. In part: “Mrs. Bowman has kindly sent me your letter…with the map and various newspaper slips, illustration of your proposition to build an inland canal from the mouth of the Rio Grande to Port Royal, SC. Of course here I have the opportunity of watching the various schemes which are daily passed on the attention of Congress…the papers filled…connected with the building the Great Railway to California it would be worse than idle to ask Congress to entertain any proposition however meritorious. Again, before discussing proposals for Great Canals, and Railways the political and Industrial condition of the South must be answered and this seems to be a hard job. I would much rather you should approach Congress through some other person than me because I know that members are very jealous of the Military authorities, and any grand project would rather be damaged than advanced by our advocacy.” A couple of partial separations along horizontal folds, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Come on, Trotsky, & give us a good blast. Put down that bottle of Bourbon, & pick up your pen & hop to it” 400. Joseph Stilwell.

ANS signed in pencil, “Stilwell,” at the bottom of a TLS bearing a stamped signature, two pages, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 14, 1930. In full: “Come on, Trotsky, & give us a good blast. Put down that bottle of Bourbon, & pick up your pen & hop to it.” Uniform shade of toning and scattered areas of soiling and light foxing, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a typed memorandum to Stilwell from the Infantry Automatic Weapons and Battalion Organization. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Form letter ‘N’—what we mean is we’re glad you’re coming. How many ruffles do you want?”

401. Joseph Stilwell. War-dated

TLS signed “Joseph W. Stilwell,” one page, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 7, 1941. To Colonel Meredith. In full: “I am delighted that you will be able to attend the 7th Division soldier operetta on Saturday, May 10th.

Enclosed are tickets for a box of four seats. In order that a fitting reception may be arranged for you and your personal guests, it is requested that you arrive at the main entrance to the Opera House about 8:20 P.M. As I mentioned in a recent letter, it will be appreciated if you and any officer guests you may invited wear blue uniforms,” adding a hand-written note at the bottom, “Form letter ‘N’—what we mean is we’re glad you’re coming. How many ruffles do you want?” Intersecting folds, one of which affects the first letter of the signature, light scattered creasing, and a few trivial spots of foxing, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

402. V-J Day. Glossy 8.5 x 11 photo of the famed V–J Day Times Square kiss, signed in blue felt tip by sailor, George Mendonsa, and nurse, Greta Friedman. In fine condition. Accompanied by photo taken at time of signing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Most of our guests were asked on account of their status; you were asked because we would be glad to have you serve with us in the 7th Division” 403. Joseph Stilwell.

War-dated ALS signed “Joe,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 8, 1941. To Med. In part: “Still pulling my leg, eh?

Well, have a good time; I’m thinking that your lighter moments are perhaps limited in these days of stress. Just between us, there may be some surprises in this show,—it is entirely uncensored…I am assured, however, that the wizard is incognito…

You are the only man on our list of guests who thought enough of the cause to enclose a check. Even though we might have otherwise considered accepting, this fact would rule it out. Most of our guests were asked on account of their status; you were asked because we would be glad to have you serve with us in the 7th Division. We appreciate your offer, but we can’t take your money.” In fine condition, with trivial surface creasing and scattered spots of foxing along the two horizontal folds. Accompanied by the referenced check, made out and signed by Colonel Owen R. Meredith. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

404. William Wells.

Civil War Union Army general (1837–1892) who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his gallantry and role in the victory at Gettysburg. Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wells, “Wm. Wells,” payable to Silas G. Bean for $81.00, December 6, 1876. In very good condition, with central vertical fold, a few small staple holes, and the expected cancellation cut, note, and stamp, only lightly affecting the signature. Accompanied by an 8 x 10 portait of Wells. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

405. WWII: D-Day Rangers. Color satin-

finish 10 x 8 photo of Point-Du-Hoc, signed in blue felt tip by Rangers George F. Kerchner, James R. Brown, James W. Eikner, Warren D. Burmaster, Ben Berger, and signed in black felt tip by Leonard Lomell. In fine condition, with trivial creasing to the edges. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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409. Buzz Aldrin. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Aldrin in his white spacesuit posing against a lunar background, signed in black felt tip.

A first man on the moon postage stamp is affixed above signature, covering an inscription. Photo also bears an Apollo 11 10th anniversary cancellation. In fine condition, with a few trivial corner tip creases. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

412. Apollo 10.

410. Apollo 8. Printed

souvenir treaty entitled “Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and the Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies,” on a 17 x 10.5 parchment-type sheet. This 17-article treaty was opened for signature in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union (the three depository governments) on January 27, 1967, and the Treaty entered into force on October 10, 1967. Signed in black felt tip in the lower right corner, “James Lovell,” and “Frank Borman,” and signed in red felt tip, “William A. Anders.” Treaty also bears two postal cancellations, two First Day of Issue stamps and four commemorative postage stamps. These scarce souvenirs were produced by longtime autograph dealer Sy Kessler to commemorate this event. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, Anders’s signature a couple shades light, but completely legible, and a small pencil notation to bottom. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

411.

Apollo 9.

Souvenir treaty entitled “Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space,” on a 16.5 x 10.25 sheet of parchment-type paper, signed in the top right in blue felt tip, “Dave Scott,” in black felt tip, “James A. McDivitt,” and in black ballpoint, “Rusty Schweickart Apollo 9.” Treaty also bears two postal cancellations, including one for the moon landing, a First Day of Issue stamp, and a ten-cent Man on the Moon postage stamp. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and a small pencil notation to bottom edge. Also referred to as the ‘Rescue Agreement,’ it is an international agreement setting forth rights and obligations of states concerning the rescue of persons in space. The Agreement was created by a 1967 consensus vote in the United Nations General Assembly; it came into force in 1968. These scarce souvenirs were produced by longtime autograph dealer Sy Kessler to commemorate this event. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Souvenir Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and the Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies, 17 x 10.5, signed in the upper blank portion in black felt tip by Gene Cernan, adding “Apollo X,” in blue ballpoint by Tom Stafford, and in black ballpoint by John Young. Treaty also bears a September 29, 1967, postmark, a First Day of Issue stamp, and two five-cent commemorative postage stamps. These scarce souvenirs were produced by longtime autograph dealer Sy Kessler to commemorate this event.

In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and small binder dings to edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Amazing 20th anniversary Apollo program

413. Apollo 11 Anniversary. Original NASA program from the 20th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moonlanding, 8.5 x 11, signed inside in felt tip by Gene Cernan, Alan Shepard, Maxime Faget, Alexei Leonov, Stephen Bales, Walter Cronkite, Aaron Cohen, Gene Kranz, Joe Engle, Dick Truly, John Young, and Robert R. Gilruth. In fine condition with some stray ink marks. Accompanied by two color candid photos taken at the event picturing Shepard and Cronkite, a cocktail napkin from the party, and a commemorative cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 414. Apollo 13: Haise and Kranz. Color satin-

finish 10 x 8 photo of Kranz seated at Mission Control talking to Haise, who is on the video screen, signed in black felt tip by Gene Kranz and Fred Haise, who adds, “Apollo 13 LMP.” In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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415. Apollo 14. Printed sou-

venir treaty entitled “Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and the Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies,” 17 x 10.5. This 17-article treaty was opened for signature in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union (the three depository governments) on January 27, 1967, and the Treaty entered into force on October 10, 1967. Signed at the top in blue ballpoint, “Alan Shepard Apollo 14,” and in black ink, “Edgar Mitchell.” Treaty also bears a Kennedy Space Center September 29, 1967, cancellation, a First Day of Issue stamp and two five-cent commemorative postage stamps. These scarce souvenirs were produced by longtime autograph dealer Sy Kessler to commemorate this event. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and a small circular area of toning from an Apollo 14 emblem affixed to reverse.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

416. Apollo 16. Color

10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 16 prime crew posing together in their spacesuits, signed in black felt tip by Ken Mattingly and John Young, and in blue felt tip by Charlie Duke. In fine condition, with a couple of light bends. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

418.

ApolloSoyuz. Color limited

edition 35 x 25 print of an artist’s rendition of the Apollo-Soyuz docking numbered #184/200, signed in pencil by American astronauts Tom Stafford and Deke Slayton and Russian cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov.

Rolled and in fine condition, with a few small corner tip creases. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

419. Apollo-Soyuz.

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of an artist’s depiction of the Apollo-Soyuz rendezvous, signed in black felt tip by Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov. Photo also bears a First Day of Issue Apollo-Soyuz postage stamp and a July 15, 1975, Kennedy Space Center cancellation. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

417. Apollo 17: Gene Cernan. Col-

or very limited edition 19 x 13 manuscript print entitled “The Last Words Ever Spoken,” numbered #36/45, bearing an image of Cernan on the lunar surface and a printed quotation of his last words spoken on the moon, signed in black felt tip underneath the image, with Cernan writing out the final words ever spoken by man on the moon: “And as we leave the Moon at ‘Taurus—Littrow,’ we leave as we came…and God willing, as we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind,” and signed underneath, “Gene Cernan.”

In fine condition. In the years since leaving the moon, Cernan has rarely inscribed this quote in full, and as such few examples exist.

This copy is one of only 45 examples that were created, and one of only 36 authorized for sale to collectors by Cernan. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

420. Neil Armstrong. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his spacesuit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Robert, Best of luck, Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with a couple light bends and creases. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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423. Neil Armstrong. Treaty

Neil and Buzz celebrate the 20th anniversary of Apollo 11 421. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Color 8 x 10

NASA photo, signed in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong” and in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition. Accompanied by four color candid photos taken at the event including Armstrong and Aldrin signing in on a guest book and a photo of Armstrong turning back to wave at Aldrin, and a newspaper clipping from the event. The original recipient was a Johnson Space Center employee who obtained the first two moonwalkers’ signatures at the Apollo 11 20th anniversary gala.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

422. Neil Armstrong. Halftitle page for For All Mankind, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Best wishes to Del Reddy—Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition. The inscription could be easily matted out if so desired. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and the Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies, 17 x 10.5, signed in the upper blank portion in black felt tip by Armstrong. Treaty also bears a September 29, 1967, postmark, a First Day of issue stamp, and two five-cent commemorative postage stamps. The Outer Space Treaty, was opened for signature in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union (the three depository governments) on January 27, 1967, and the Treaty entered into force on October 10, 1967. As of January 2006, 98 countries are states-parties to the treaty, while another 27 have signed the treaty but have not yet completed ratification. The Treaty represents the basic legal framework of international space law and, among its principles, it bars States Parties to the Treaty from placing nuclear weapons or any other weapons of mass destruction in orbit of Earth, installing them on the Moon or any other celestial body, or to otherwise station them in outer space. It exclusively limits the use of the Moon and other celestial bodies to peaceful purposes and expressly prohibits their use for testing weapons of any kind, conducting military maneuvers, or establishing military bases, installations, and fortifications (Art. IV). Moreover, it explicitly forbids any government from claiming a celestial resource such as the Moon or a planet since they are common heritage of humanity. These scarce souvenirs were produced by longtime autograph dealer Sy Kessler to commemorate this event. In fine condition, with three vertical folds and a small hole along one of the folds. Accompanied by a 1973 TLS from the original owner sending the treaty to a potential buyer.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

424. Neil Armstrong. Commemorative cover with a return address of Air Force Kokee Station in Hawaii, and a stamped cachet honoring the Gemini 3 mission, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Neil Armstrong. Also signed by NASA Doctor A. D. Catterson, as well as six other members of the tracking station, signing in ballpoint and felt tip. In fine condition, with a few light creases and a bit of trivial soiling.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Desirable cursive signature of the first man on the moon 425. Neil Armstrong. DS, signed in cursive with his un-

common full “Neil A. Armstrong,” one page, 4.5 x 3, no date.

Postal return receipt sent to Armstrong by a gentleman in Maine, signed on the addressee line in blue ballpoint, “Neil A. Armstrong.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Unique Armstrong Apollo 11 cover 427. Neil Armstrong. Possibly one-of-a-kind Apollo 11 prime recovery ship commemorative cover, on a 5.5 x 3.25 card, bearing a stamped cachet honoring the naval recovery, with the Astronaut Rescue Treaty printed on the reverse, signed on the front in black ink by Armstrong. In fine condition, with light block of toning under portion of Armstrong’s signature, most likely from a previous address label. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 428. Neil Armstrong. Color 5.5

x 3.5 postcard, featuring a photo of the Apollo 4 at the John F. Kennedy S p a c e C e n t e r, signed in blue felt tip by Armstrong.

In very good condition, with a trivial crease, a faint paper clip impression, and moderately irregular ink adhesion. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

429. Astronaut Rescue Treaty. Souvenir

426. Neil Armstrong. Uninscribed color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, signed in blue felt tip. Some scattered bends and creases, with a vertical crease through image next to signature, and light binder dings to left edge, otherwise fine condition. Uninscribed photos of Armstrong represent one of the most coveted and elusive prizes in the entire field of space collecting. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

treaty entitled “Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space,” on a 16.5 x 10.25 sheet of parchment-type paper, signed in blue and black ink by Dean Rusk, Patrick Dean, and the Russian representative. Treaty also bears an August 2, 1971 Kennedy Space Center postal cancellation, a First Day of Issue stamp, and two eight-cent postage stamps. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and a small pencil notation to bottom edge. Also referred to as the ‘Rescue Agreement,’ it is an international agreement setting forth rights and obligations of states concerning the rescue of persons in space. The Agreement was created by a 1967 consensus vote in the United Nations General Assembly; it came into force in 1968. These scarce souvenirs were produced by longtime autograph dealer Sy Kessler to commemorate this event. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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430. Astronauts. Color 14 x 11 NASA photo of the earth

rising above the lunar horizon, signed in silver ink by 16 astronauts, including four moonwalkers. Signers are: Buzz Aldrin, Scott Carpenter, Edgar Mitchell, Mike Melvill, Brian Binnie, Richard Gordon, David Scott, Alan Bean, Wally Schirra, Walt Cunningham, Rusty Schweickart, Valentina Tereshkova, Alexei Leonov, Valery Kubasov, Jim McDivitt, and Michael Collins, with almost all adding their missions.

In fine condition, with trivial corner creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

431. Aviation Hall of Fame.

Four National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement programs, 7 x 11.5, dating from July 24, 1999 to July 21, 2007, each signed and three inscribed on the cover in blue felt tip by approximately 20, including the following inductees: Robin Olds, Sean Tucker (2), Fitz Fulton(2), Harry Coombs, Joe Engle, Walter Boyne, Fredrick W. Smith, Evelyn Bryan Johnson, Joe Foss, Scott Crossfield, Paul Poberezny, the other signatures are not inductees but other dignitaries, officially 13 inductee signatures, with some adding inscriptions. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

433. Frank Borman.

Souvenir printing of Richard Nixon’s January 20, 1969, inaugural address, 17 x 11, signed in black felt tip by Borman.

Speech also bears an August 2, 1971, Kennedy Space Center postal cancellation, a First Day of Issue stamp, and three commemorative postage stamps. These scarce souvenirs were produced by longtime autograph dealer Sy Kessler to commemorate this event. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and some mild edge toning.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“The trials of the four engines are suspended because one of the engines broke down and needs to be replaced” 432. Louis Bleriot. French engineer and aviator (1872–1936) who made the first crossing

of a large body of water in a heavier-than-air craft when he flew across the English Channel in 1909. ALS in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 7.75 x 10, January 30, 1918. Bleriot writes “My darling Liette.” In full: (translated) “Loulou will be out tomorrow all day; I’ll keep him with me. The trials of the four engines are suspended because one of the engines broke down and needs to be replaced. On Sunday, Marguerite will bring you two turkeys and a couple of geese from Blue.

Tomorrow I am to see the Minister, Loucheur, to settle a number of issues still unresolved. I hope he’ll be able to iron out the difficulties I’m dealing with at the moment. Nothing new. Everything’s just about alright. Tonight I’m having dinner at ‘La Courtin’s.’ Mrs. Courtin has seen a reputed doctor; the very one we were supposed to go see on the Rue de Rennes but he was sick; he was recommended by Mrs. Orsat. He found her well and everything is just fine at the moment with ‘La Courtin.’” Central horizontal and vertical folds passing through his text and signature, horizontal fold at the top edge, and light wrinkling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Uncommon portrait of the ill-fated Apollo 1 pilot

434. Scott Carpenter. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Carpenter partaking in a capsule check, signed in black ink, “Scott Carpenter.” A credit stamping on the reverse reads in part: “U. S. Air Force Photo for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Air Force Missile Test Center Photographic Laboratory.” In fine condition, with scattered surface impressions and small creases.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

436. Roger Chaffee.

Naval pilot and astronaut (1935–1965) who was one of three crew members who perished in the Apollo 1 command module fire on January 27, 1967.

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Chaffee in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip, “Roger B. Chaffee.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

435. Gene Cernan.

Printed souvenir treaty entitled “Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and the Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies,” 17 x 10.5. This 17-article treaty was opened for signature in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union (the three depository governments) on January 27, 1967, and the Treaty entered into force on October 10, 1967. Signed and inscribed at the top in blue ballpoint, “My best to Mr. Seymour Kessler, Gene Cernan 6 July ‘68.” Treaty also bears a Kennedy Space Center September 29, 1967, cancellation, a First Day of Issue stamp and a five-cent commemorative postage stamp. These scarce souvenirs were produced by longtime autograph dealer Sy Kessler to commemorate this event. In fine condition, with a small punch hole along central vertical fold and a small pencil notation to bottom. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

437. Michael Collins. Color

satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins posing in his spacesuit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip, “Michael Collins, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Rare original NASA photo signed by the entire Challenger crew 438. Challenger. Vibrant color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the ill-fated Challenger crew, signed in black felt tip, “S. Christa McAuliffe,” “El Onizuka,” “Judith Resnik,” “Greg Jarvis,” “Ron McNair,” “Dick Scobee,” and “Mike Smith,” with someone adding the inscription, “Dot – Best Wishes –.” In fine condition. A stunning signed group portrait of the conglomerate who manned the tragic mission; needless to say, these signed photos are few and far between.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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439. Michael Collins. Color 10

x 8 NASA photo, originally taken

by Collins, of the Apollo 11 LM approaching the command module after spending two days on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

442. Charles Conrad and Dick Gordon.

Printed souvenir treaty entitled “Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and the Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies,” 17 x 10.5. This 17-article treaty was opened for signature in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union (the three depository governments) on January 27, 1967, and the Treaty entered into force on October 10, 1967. Signed in black felt tip, “Charles Conrad Apollo XII,” and in green felt tip, “Dick Gordon.” Treaty also bears two 1969 postal cancellations, a First Day of Issue stamp and a ten-cent commemorative First Man on the Moon postage stamp. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Location location location” 443. Charlie Duke.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Duke saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “Location location location, Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.”

In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

The ill-fated crew of Columbia 440. Columbia STS-107. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the

doomed crew of the space shuttle Columbia, signed in black felt tip by Rick Husband, Willie McCool, Michael Anderson, Kalpana Chawla, David Brown, Laurel Clark, and Ilan Ramon. In fine condition with a few light bends. A wonderful signed example of these American heroes. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

441. Walt Cunningham. Philatelic souvenir, on a 7 x 11 parchment-type sheet, bearing a reproduction of the front page of the July 31, 1971, New York Times, as well as an August 2, 1971, Kennedy Space Center cancellation and a First Day of Issue eight-cent postage stamp, signed in blue felt tip, “Walt Cunningham A7.” In fine condition, with some mild toning and pencil notation to bottom. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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444. Charlie Duke. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Duke posing in his spacesuit with a globe of the moon, signed in black felt tip, “Reach for the stars, Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

445. Hugo Eckener. German aviation

pioneer (1868–1954) who headed the Zeppelin Company, builders of the famed dirigibles Graf Zeppelin and Hindenburg.

TLS in German, signed “Eckener,” one page, 8 x 10.75, Luftschiffbau Zeppelin letterhead, July 18, 1930. Short untranslated letter to a gentleman in New Jersey. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, some scattered creases, light toning, and a couple of small horizontal tears to page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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446. Amelia Earhart.

451. Robert Gilliand. Scale

Vintage pencil signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.5 vertically-lined slip.

In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

447. Donn Eisele.

Gemini recovery postal cover with a stamped cachet honoring the naval recovery force, signed in black felt tip by Eisele. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

model of the Lockheed/US Air Force F-104C Starfighter, signed in black ink on the right side “Robert J. Gilliland, Lockheed Test Pilot, 12–20–03.” In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

448. Henrich Focke. German aviation pioneer (1890–1979) who was a co-founder of the Focke-Wulf company and inventor of the first practical helicopter. Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Focke making a point with his finger, signed in black ink. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $200)

449. Steve Fossett. Original program,

6.5 x 8.5, from the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s President’s Reception and Dinner, dated July 20, 2007, signed on the front in blue felt tip by Fossett and his wife, who added an inscription. In fine condition.

Accompanied by an identical program, signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Dick Rutan. Consignor notes that Fossett signed this program at the Aviation Hall of Fame in 2007 when he was honored on the date of the program—he died a few months later.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

452. Gathering of Eagles, 1994. Three piece limited edition lithograph set, one 18.5 x 26 and two 7.5 x 26 from the 1994 Gathering of Eagles, #51/1000. Two smaller prints are signed in pencil by the following aviators, each signing by his image. Signers are: William A. Campbell, Alexander Vraciu, Georgii T. Beregovoi, Clyde B. East, Chuck Yeager, ‘Tex’ Johnson, Dietrich Hrabak, John Smith, Vladimir Remek, Arnie Franklin, Jesse E. Woods, T. Ross Milton, Michael J. Quirk, Robin Olds, Daniel Holeczy, Harold Fischer, Gerhard Thyben, Patrick Brady, Ron Dick, and Thomas Poberezny. Third composite print is signed in pencil by the artist, Jay Ashurst. Rolled and in fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

450. Anthony Fokker. Dutch-American aircraft manufacturer (1890–1939) who, among other innovations, designed the Fokker Dr. I triplane, the plane made famous by “Red Baron” Manfred von Richthofen, and the synchronization gear that allowed the firing of a machine qun through the spinning propellor of combat aircraft. Vintage ink signature, “Fokker,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2 clipped slip. Card is affixed to an 8 x 10.5 scrapbook page along with a clipped photo of Fokker. Fokker’s signature over a signature of Albert Hopkins, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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455. Robert Gilliland. Scale

model of the SR-71A Blackbird signed in silver ink on the left side “Robert J. Gilliland 2-2-06” adding on the right side “First Flight SR-71 22 Dec ‘64.” In very fine condition.

Accompanied by a color 11 x 8.5 laser print image of him signed in black felt tip, “Robert J. Gilliland, Experimental Test Pilot, Lockheed Skunk Works, First Flight SR-71, 22 December 1964, 11-6-03.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

456. John Glenn. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Glenn in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip, “John Glenn.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

457. John Glenn. Two color glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photos, featuring Glenn equipped with sleep monitoring equipment on the mid-deck of the Space Shuttle Discovery, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

458. John Glenn.

Commemorative printed lunar prayer, entitled “A Christmas Eve Prayer from Lunar Orbit,” one 11 x 7.75 parchmenttype page, issued in conjunction with the Apollo 8 mission and bearing an Apollo 8 stamp with first-day cancellation, and reading, in part: “As Apollo 8 began its last lunar orbit, Colonel Borman said, ‘We are now approaching the lunar sunrise and for all people back on earth the crew of Apollo 8 has a message we would like to send to you.’ The television camera aboard the spacecraft panned the lunar surface as Borman and his fellow astronauts recited in a medley the first eight verses of Genesis.” Also printed on the sheet is Borman’s prayer, which begins, “Give us, o God, the vision which can see thy love in the world, in spite of human failure.” Signed and inscribed at the top in blue felt tip, “Best regards to Seymour—John Glenn.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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459. Richard Gordon. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 UPI publicity photo, signed in blue ballpoint, “Dick Gordon.” A UPI credit stamping is on the the reverse and the original caption information from 1966 is affixed. Several small scattered creases touching his facial area and signature, a tiny chip to the emulsion near his nose, and a slightly trimmed left edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

460. Jim Irwin. Color

10 x 8 NASA photo of Irwin saluting the American flag while on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Jo Ann Mattey, Reach for your dreams, Aim High, Jim Irwin, Apollo 15 LMP, 8th Moonwalker.”

In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

461. Jim Irwin. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the launch of Apollo 15, signed in the top border in black felt tip, “My very best wishes, Jim Irwin High Flight.”

In fine condition, with small pencil notation to left edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

462. Valeri Kubasov.

Matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Kubasov meeting John F. Kennedy, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. Bottom also bears two First Day of Issue postage stamps as well as a 1964 Boston postmark and a 1975 Kennedy Space Center postmark. Some light discoloration to lower part of image, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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463. Valeri Kubasov. Color vintage 4 x 6 Russian postcard photo, signed in the lower border in black ink. Photo also bears Moscow postal cancellation and a Soyuz 6 postage stamp. In fine condition, with scattered light soiling to lower border, and postal cancellation approaching beginning of signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

464. Robert McCall.

Six original ink sketches on individual FDCs and commemorative covers; and an original 12 x 9 ink and pastel sketch of a celestial landscape, signed “Robert McCall 7.07.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

465. James Lovell. Souvenir printing of Richard Nixon’s January 20, 1969, inaugural address, 17 x 11, signed in black felt tip by Lovell.

Speech also bears a January 20, 1969, Washington, D.C. postal cancellation, an Inauguration Day stamp, and a six-cent commemorative postage stamp. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, small pencil notation to bottom, and some mild edge toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Lindbergh’s firsthand account of his historic journey 466. Charles Lindbergh. Signed book: The Spirit of St. Louis.

Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1954. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 562 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page in black ink, “To Chris Walker, With best wishes, Charles A. Lindbergh.” In very good condition, with uniform toning, some spots of soiling, light staining to fore edges, separation along the hinge at the second to last page, spine slightly loose, paint splatter to the front board and spine, and moderate and soiling to the spine. Despite the technical flaws the signature and sentiment remain bold! Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Lindbergh mentions his associate, Dr. Alexis Carrel: “Carrel was a hundred years ahead of his time” 467. Charles Lindbergh. TLS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, November 29, 1967. Lindbergh contacts Jesuit priest Edward B. Rooney about pro-Nazi scientist Alexis Carrel. In part: “I am very glad to have word about Mme. Carrel, even though it says, what I knew must be the case, that she is frail and showing her now great age. I have just finished a letter to her, telling of the introduction I have written… to Father Durkin’s latest book on Dr. Carrel…Earlier this year, in Hong Kong, I met a doctor from the United States who was actively engaged in basic medical research.

Talk turned to Carrel. The doctor said: ‘Carrel was a hundred years ahead of his time.’

(I wrote Mme. Carrel about this.) Father Durkin’s work on Carrel has, as you well know, been comprehensive and perceptive—extraordinarily well done. I think his publication will have highly constructive and far-reaching effect—mounting with the passage of time.”

In fine condition, with bottom right corner crease, a central horizontal and vertical fold, and a staple hole at the upper left corner, none of which disrupt his bold signature. Carrel and Lindbergh co-authored a book and worked in the mid-1930s to create a pump that allowed living organs to exist outside of the body during surgery. The advance was a crucial step in the development of open-heart surgery and organ transplant. Carrel’s fascist and Nazi sympathies, as well as his anti-Semitism, are believed to have had a great influence on Lindbergh. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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472. Brian O’Leary. Astronaut (1940–

468. James McDivitt.

Color 10 x 8 lightweight NASA photo of the lunar module Spider being tested during the Apollo 9 mission, signed in blue ink, “James A. McDivitt Apollo 9.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

469. Moonwalkers. Three

signed photos: color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Buzz Aldrin in his spacesuit, signed in black ink; satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Alan Bean on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “Alan Bean, Ocean of Storms”; and a color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Jim Irwin saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip beneath a pre-printed sentiment.

In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

470. NASA Flight Controllers. Two

color satin-finish photos, an 8 x 10 of the lift-off of Apollo 11 and a 10 x 8 of a lunar footprint, each signed in black felt tip by Gene Kranz, Chris Kraft, Glynn Lunney, and Gerry Griffin.

In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

471. Umberto Nobile. Italian aeronautical

engineer and pioneer in Arctic aviation who flew over the North Pole with Amundsen and Ellsworth in 1926, completing the flight from Europe to North America. Commemorative cover, 6.5 x 4.5, with a cachet honoring 25th anniversary of the Royal Air Force Hospital Nocton Hall, signed in black felt tip, “Umberto Nobile.” In fine condition, with uniform block of light adhesive toning at the lower right corner. Accompanied by two unsigned photos. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

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2011) who was a member of the Group 6 class. The members of this group were known as the scientist-astronauts, intended to train for the Apollo Applications Program – a follow-on to the Apollo Program, which was ultimately canceled. Printed commemorative poem entitled Brothers in the Eternal Cold’ by Archibald MacLeish, one page, 8 x 11. Poem, written to commemorate man’s first trip to the moon concludes: “To see the earth as it truly is, small and blue and beautiful in that eternal silence where it floats, is to see ourselves as riders on the earth together, brothers on that bright loveliness in the eternal cold—brothers who know now they are truly brothers.” Signed in the border in blue felt tip by O’Leary. Page also bears a First Day Issue of the Apollo 8 stamp, postmarked Houston, Texas, May 5, 1969. In fine condition, with some light edge toning and a small pencil notation to bottom edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

473. Earle Ovington.

Former lab assistant to Thomas Edison (1879–1936) who, in 1911, made the first official airmail flight in the United States. Two commemorative air mail postal covers, each signed in fountain pen by Ovington, adding “First U.S. Air Mail Pilot (1911)” to one example. In very good to fine condition with Ovington signing over a stamping on one envelope. Accompanied by a brief TLS in which he references signing the covers and provides a brief biography. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

474. Auguste Piccard. Swiss physicist,

inventor and explorer (1884–1962). Eyecatching 4.25 x 5.75 color postcard photo of a man flying a bi-plane, signed on the reverse in black ink, “A. Piccard,” beneath a typed message in German (translated): “Flying is a patriotic duty!” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

475. Stuart Roosa. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Roosa in his spacesuit posing in front of the Apollo 14 mission emblem, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes from Apollo 14, Stuart A. Roosa.” In fine condition, with a bit of light contrast to portion of signature and sentiment. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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476. Stuart Roosa.

480. Dave Scott. Limited edition commemorative cover, 8 x 5.25, #150/600, with an affixed cachet honoring Projects Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo, and bearing a printed signature of Pope Paul VI, signed in black felt tip, “Dave Scott Apollo 15.” In fine condition, with small pencil notation to bottom. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 14 ALSEP on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Best regards from Apollo 14, Stuart A. Roosa.” In fine condition, with a small pencil notation to bottom border. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

477. Wally Schirra.

Four NASA photos from Mercury, Gemini, or Apollo, various finishes, three 10 x 8 and one 8 x 10, each signed in ballpoint or felt tip by Wally Schirra. Schirra has added pertinent caption information to each image. In overall fine condition with some silvering to the darker edges of one photo. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

478. Wally Schirra. Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Schirra in his spacesuit next to a model of the Mercury capsule, signed in blue felt tip, “Wally Schirra, Sigma 7 10/3/62,” adding a small notation under his signature. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Dad loaned the plane to a friend of his one day, and the friend pranged the plane into the ground and broke it to pieces” 481. Wally Schirra. TQS, signed “W. M. Schirra,” one page, 8.5 x 11. An excerpt from We Seven, entitled “My Interest in Flying.” In part: “My interest in flying was apparently bred into me…My father did not push me into flying. But we were very close, and I had such complete respect for him that I wanted to be just like him…I was flying Dad’s plane by the time I was fifteen. I never got to solo in it, however. Dad loaned the plane to a friend of his one day, and the friend pranged the plane into the ground and broke it to pieces. I never got to solo, as a matter of fact, until I joined the navy and started flight training.”

Page also bears three commemorative postage stamps, a First Day of Issue stamp, and an August 2, 1971 Houston, Texas cancellation.

In fine condition, with a bit of mild toning and a small pencil notation to bottom. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 482. Rusty Schweickart.

479. Harrison Schmitt. Philatelic souvenir, 5 x 9, bearing an image of the Apollo 8 crew as Time magazine’s Men of the Year, as well as a May 5, 1969, Houston, Texas postal cancellation, a First Day of issue stamp, and an Apollo 8 postage stamp, signed in the lower portion in green felt tip, “Harrison H. Schmitt.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Printed commemorative poem entitled ‘Brothers in the Eternal Cold’ by Archibald MacLeish, one page, 8 x 11. Poem written to commemorate man’s first trip to the moon concludes: “To see the earth as it truly is, small and blue and beautiful in that eternal silence where it floats, is to see ourselves as riders on the earth together, brothers on that bright loveliness in the eternal cold—brothers who know now they are truly brothers.”

Signed in the bottom border in black ink, “Rusty Schweickart Apollo 9.” Page also bears a First Day Issue of an Apollo stamp, postmarked Kennedy Space Center, August 2, 1971. In fine condition, with some light edge toning and a small pencil notation to bottom edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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483. Dave Scott. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 15 crew posing in their spacesuits in front of their mission emblem, signed in black felt tip by Scott. In fine condition, with small pencil notation to bottom border and a couple trivial corner tip creases.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

487. Skylab 2. Beta cloth swatch

printed with the mission emblem for Skylab 2, 8 x 9.25, with mission emblem measuring 3.5” in diameter, signed in black ink by Alan Bean, Owen Garriott, and Jack Lousma. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

484. Elliot See. Astronaut (1927–1966), the would-be commander of Gemini 9 who perished in a plane crash before the historic voyage.

Project Gemini naval recovery postal cover with a cachet honoring the Gemini naval recovery, signed in the upper left in black ballpoint by See. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

485. Elliot See. Vintage glossy 8 x 10

488. Skylab 3. Printed commemorative poem entitled ‘Brothers in the Eternal Cold’ by Archibald MacLeish, one page, 8 x 11. Poem written to commemorate man’s first trip to the moon concludes: “To see the earth as it truly is, small and blue and beautiful in that eternal silence where it floats, is to see ourselves as riders on the earth together, brothers on that bright loveliness in the eternal cold—brothers who know now they are truly brothers.” Signed in the border in black felt tip by Alan Bean and in blue ballpoint by Owen Garriott. Page also bears a First Day Issue of the Apollo 8 stamp, postmarked Houston, Texas, May 5, 1969. In fine condition, with some light edge toning and a small pencil notation to bottom edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

‘black-numbered’ NASA photo of See in a jacket and tie, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

489. Deke Slayton. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Slayton in his spacesuit, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Most Slayton signed photos are personalized making this one much more uncommon.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

486. Alan Shepard. Sou-

venir treaty entitled “Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space,” on a 16.5 x 10.25 sheet of parchment-type paper, signed in the top right in blue ballpoint, “Alan Shepard, Apollo 14.”

Treaty also bears two postal cancellations, including one for the moon landing, a First Day of Issue stamp, and a ten-cent Man on the Moon postage stamp. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and a small pencil notation to bottom edge. Also referred to as the ‘Rescue Agreement,’ it is an international agreement setting forth rights and obligations of states concerning the rescue of persons in space. The Agreement was created by a 1967 consensus vote in the United Nations General Assembly; it came into force in 1968. These scarce souvenirs were produced by longtime autograph dealer Sy Kessler to commemorate this event. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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490. Deke Slayton. Printed sou-

venir treaty entitled “Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and the Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies,” 17 x 10.5. This 17-article treaty was opened for signature in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union (the three depository governments) on January 27, 1967, and the Treaty entered into force on October 10, 1967.

Signed in blue ballpoint by Slayton. Treaty also bears a Kennedy Space Center September 29, 1967, cancellation, a First Day of Issue stamp and two five-cent commemorative postage stamps. These scarce souvenirs were produced by longtime autograph dealer Sy Kessler to commemorate this event. In fine condition, with three vertical folds and a small pencil notation to bottom edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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491. Space Artists: Calle and McCall.

497. Valentina Tereshkova.

Two satin-finish 10 x 8 photos: one of Paul Calle holding an image of his first man on the moon stamp, signed in black felt tip, “Paul Calle, First man on the moon stamp artist 1969”; and one of Robert McCall holding a block of stamps of his design, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Commemorative cover, 6.25 x 4.5, with a cachet honoring Tereshkova and Yuri Gagarin, signed in blue ballpoint by Tereshkova. In fine condition, with a few light edge and corner creases and a small pencil notation to bottom. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

498. Gherman Titov. Felt

tip signature on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by a commemorative Soviet postal envelope.RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

492. Space Explorers.

Signed book: The Home Planet. Limited edition.

Moscow: Mir Publishers, 1988. Hardcover with dustjacket, 10.5 x 14.25, 147 pages. Signed on a limited edition bookplate, #14/222, in ink and felt tip by 37 astronauts and cosmonauts including: Scott Carpenter, Alexei Leonov, Walt Cunningham, Gherman Titov, Stu Roosa, Rusty Schweickart, Mohammed Faris, and Don Peterson. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

493. Tom Stafford. Color 8 x

10 NASA photo of Stafford in his spacesuit, his hands resting on his helmet, signed in black ballpoint, “Tom Stafford, Apollo X.” Photo also bears a First Day of Issue Apollo postage stamp and is postmarked August 2, 1971. In fine condition, with a few light bends and creases and a pencil notation to lower border. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

495. Jack Swigert. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 13 mission, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with small pencil notation along top edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 496. Valentina Tereshkova.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Tereshkova in her capsule eating from a tube, signed in black felt tip, adding “First woman in space,” and “Vostok-6 16.06-19.06 1963.”

In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

499. Gherman Titov. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Russian space program, signed on the front in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning as well as a small pencil notation. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 500. Clyde W. Tombaugh. Two ALSs, one

signed “Clyde W. Tombaugh,” the other signed “Clyde W. Tombaugh, Emeritus Professor of Astronomy,” both one page, New Mexico State University letterhead, dated 1984 and 1985 respectively. One reads, in part: “As to the question of possible more planets, there might be more which were too faint to be recorded on the photographic plates I took with the 13–inch telescope. To explore only 2 magnitudes fainter would increase the work over ten-fold because of the much greater number of star images.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds to one letter, and light wrinkling to the other. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

501. Clyde W. Tombaugh. Two copies of

Tombaugh’s tonguein-cheek “Ten Special Commandments for a Would-Be Planet Hunter,” one page, 8.5 x 11, each signed in ballpoint

by Tombaugh, both dated 1984, with Tombaugh inscribing one to Reverend William Ward. In fine condition, with a few minor creases.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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502. Clyde W. Tombaugh. American as-

tronomer (1906–1997) best known for discovering Pluto in 1930.

Signed book: Out Of the Darkness: The Planet Pluto. Later printing.

Pennsylvania: Stackpole Books, 1980. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 221 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the title page, “To Rev. Father William Ward.

I am very glad that you enjoyed the book. With best wishes, Clyde W. Tombaugh. Discovered 9th planet, Pluto, on 18 Feb 1930. 23 Feb 1984.” In fine condition, with some scattered wear and toning to dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

503. von Braun Team: German Rocket Scientists. Satin-finish 10 x

8 photo of the von Braun team, signed in blue and black felt tip by Dieter Grau, Walter Haeussermann, Oscar Holderer, Heinz Struck, Hans Fichtner, and George von Tiesenhausen.

In fine condition, with a few trivial bends and light surface marks.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

504. Edward H. White II. Astronaut

(1930–1967) who was the first American to walk in space and who died in the flash fire that killed the entire Apollo 1 crew. FDC with a cachet honoring John Glenn’s Mercury flight, signed in black ballpoint, “Edward H. White II.” In fine condition, with two thin diagonal strips of mild toning, a small red arrow partially affixed next to White’s signature, and White’s signature beginning in the cachet.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

505. Edward H. White II. Com-

memorative cover with a cachet honoring White’s Gemini 4 mission, signed in black ink, “Edward H. White II.” Cover also bears a small stamped address to lower right corner. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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506. Al Worden. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Worden posing in his spacesuit, signed in black ink, “Best wishes, Al Worden, Apollo 15.” In fine condition, with small pencil notation to bottom edge.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

507. Al Worden. Printed commemorative poem entitled ‘Brothers in the Eternal Cold’ by Archibald MacLeish, one page, 8 x 11. Poem written to commemorate man’s first trip to the moon concludes: “To see the earth as it truly is, small and blue and beautiful in that eternal silence where it floats, is to see ourselves as riders on the earth together, brothers on that bright loveliness in the eternal cold—brothers who know now they are truly brothers.” Signed in the border in black felt tip, “Al Worden, Apollo 15.” Page also bears a First Day Issue of an Apollo stamp, postmarked Kennedy Space Center, August 2, 1971.

In fine condition, with some slight edge toning and a small pencil notation to bottom edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Sending thanks to Hartford “on the thirty-first anniversary of our first flight” 508. Orville Wright.

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 19, 1934. Letter of thanks to the Executive Vice President of the Hartford Chamber of Commerce.

In full: “I thank you for your telegram of December 17th, extending congratulations, on behalf of the City of Hartford, on the thirty-first anniversary of our first flight.” In fine condition, with light pencil notation to top right, and some light wrinkling. An always desirable reference to the “first flight” from one of the Wright Brothers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Almost three dozen space and aviation pioneers including Wright, Aldrin, Scott, Lovell, and Ride 509. Orville Wright and Space and Aviation Pioneers. Winters National Bank and Trust check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright and Space and Aviation Pioneers, payable to Orville Wright for $100.00, May 21, 1932. Check is also signed on the front and reverse by 55 other space and aviation pioneers, with almost all signing on the reverse. Signers are: Chuck Yeager, (first human to fly faster than sound, Betty Skelton Frankman (first female aerobatics pilot in the US), Scott Crossfield (first human to fly Mach 2), Joe Kittinger (first to descend by parachute from the edge of space), Pavel Popovich, Bob White (first to reach space in a winged rocketplane), Valentina Tereshkova (first woman in space), Jerri Mock (first woman to fly solo around the world), Alexei Leonov (first to walk in space), Wally Schirra, Tom Stafford, Frank Borman, and Jim Lovell (first rendezvous in space), Dave Scott, Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, Bill Anders (first humans to leave earth’s influence), Rusty Schweickart (first human to spacewalk with a portable life support pack), Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins, Paul Weitz (pilot for the first space station mission, Skylab-2),Bryan Allen (pilot of the first human powered flight), Paul MacCready (designer of the first human powered aircraft), Joe Engle (pilot for the first space shuttle test flights reaching Mach 24), John Young (crew of the first space shuttle mission), Sally Ride (first American woman in space), Bruce McCandless (first to perform an unthethered free flight in space), Kathy Sullivan (first American woman to walk in space), Jake Garn (first politician to fly in space), Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager (crew for the first non-stop flight around the world), Richard Branson (first person to cross the Atlantic by balloon), Dennis Tito (world’s first privately funded ‘space flight participant), Steve Fossett (first to fly non-stop solo around the world), Burt Rutan (designer of the first privately funded journey into space), Mike Melvill and Brian Binnie (pilots for the first privately funded journey into space), Jennifer Trosper (mission manager for Spirit, directing the movements of the first rover to traverse Mars), and Anousheh Ansari, (world’s first female privately funded ‘space flight participant’).

In fine condition, with several vertical folds, lightly affecting a few signatures, expected stamps and holes, and two small pinholes to left side.

An amazing assemblage which would be impossible to duplicate. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

511. Orville Wright. Bank check, 7.75 x 3.25, filled out and signed

by Wright, payable to Mabel Beck for $15.00, January 20, 1917. In very good condition, with three vertical folds, one affecting a letter of the signature, light soiling towards the left edge, and expected cancellation stamps, pencil notations and holes, the latter slightly affecting the first name of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

510. Yankee Air Museum. Original program, 8.5 x 11, from the Yankee Air Museum’s Gathering of Fighters Aircraft Display 2001, signed inside in felt tip and ballpoint by three of the pilots being honored. Signers are: Gabby Gabreski, Jerry Johnson, and Walker M. Mahurin. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

512. Chuck Yeager. A 1/32 scale model of a Bell X–5 experimental

research plane, signed on top of one of the wings in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private signing and a historical information sheet. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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513. Ansel Adams.

art & literature

TLS, on a 6 x 4.25 postcard bearing an Adams’ image of Old Faithful, February 7, 1983. Short letter to a New Jersey minister. In part: “I hope this card will add to your cause. I wish you and your church good luck in the future.” In fine condition, with postal mark and cancellation to image side. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

514. Artists. Five items: two FDCs with color cachets, one honoring

Silent Screen Stars and signed in black ballpoint by Hirschfeld, and the other honoring 1940s Abstract Impressionism, signed in brown ink by Robert Indiana; two commemorative covers, one signed in black felt tip by Claes Oldenburg and the other signed in black ink by Dorothea Rockburne; and one Monaco 25–franc stamp affixed to a 4.25 x 2.5 card, signed across the stamp in black ballpoint, “Henry Moore.” In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

515. Authors and Illustrators. Ninety-sev-

en signatures on various photos, cards, slips, letters, and commemorative covers. Highlights include: photos including Ludwig Lewisohn, Irv Kupcinent, Kirk Douglas, Helen Gurley Brown; sheets, cards, and bookplates, various sizes, including Isaac Bashevis Singer, Henry Miller, Daphne de Maurier, Twyla Tharp, Jimmy Stewart, Michael Crichton, Pat Conroy, Richard N. Cote, Pat Croce, George Burns, Mary Higgins Clarke, Carol Higgins Clark Jeffrey Archer, Joey Adams, Terry Anderson, John Brendt, Garrison Keeler, Jeff Hammond, Katharine Ann Porter (initials), William Root, Cokie Roberts, Frank Rich, Norman Vincent Peale, Ross Perot, Henry Moore, Dick Morris, Al Franken, Pearl S. Buck, Queen Noor, and Joan Rivers; ALSs including Alice Baker Stephens, Elizabeth Robins Powell, William Regardie, Lesley Visser, Dale Carnegie; TLSs including John Lindsay, Jacob Javits, Alan Caruba; commemorative covers including Neil and Susan Sheehan, Ken Burns and two others, George Will, Brent Staples, Walter Sullivan, Bill Moyers, James Hodgson, Katharine Graham, Johnny Hart (signing three times and adding the phrase “some extras”), Osborn Elliot, Frederick Dent, Earl Butz, William F. Buckley, and Dave Barry. In overall very good to fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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516. Authors. Three

souvenir TQSs on separate 8.5 x 11 pages, each signed at the conclusion in ballpoint or felt tip. Signers are: Norman Mailer (’Tough Guys Don’t Dance’), Lawrence Sanders (’The Fourth Deadly Sin’), and Dean Koontz (’Cold Fire’). In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

517. Don Blanding. American poet (1894–1957) who sentimentalized warm climates and was sometimes described as ‘poet laureate of Hawaii.’ Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Therese” from “Don,” adding a brief sentiment in Hawaiian. Some creasing, soiling, and slight rippling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 518. Enid Blyton. English

children’s writer also known as Mary Pollock (1897–1968).

ALS on a 6 x 3.75 color postcard, no date but postmarked February 1, 1955. Blyton responds to a young admirer. In full: “Thank you, Christine, for your beautifully written letter, and all your interesting news. What a bookworm you are! I am so glad you like the picture from ‘Story of My Life.’ There are a great many, aren’t there! I will be sure to write you plenty more books.” Blyton has added a brief notation beneath the color image on the reverse: “Good luck from Enid Blyton and from the Six Cousins!” In fine condition, with a few creases, spots of soiling, and bleeding of a few letters, apparently from past exposure to moisture. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

519. Ray Bradbury. Cheery glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bradbury on a Parisian street, signed in black felt tip, “Ray Brad-bury, Paris, 1984.”

In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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520. Margaret BourkeWhite. Pioneering Ameri-

can photographer and photojournalist (1904–1971) whose iconic photo of the Fort Peck Dam graced the first cover of Life magazine.

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10, personal letterhead, March 15, 1953. In a response to a professional request, Bourke-White writes, in full: “I shall be glad to speak with Bill Leonard on ‘This is New York.’ I have been travelling on Lecture Tour in Korea, but finish on March 19th and could work it in after that. You can contact me thru [sic] the picture editor’s office at Life (on the days which I am in NY—but these are irregular) or try writing to my house here in Darrien.” In very good condition, with light scattered creasing, soiling to the top left corner, a pencil notation in another hand at the top right corner, and show-through from mounting remnants on the reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

521. Pearl S. Buck.

Signed book: A House Divided. Later printing.

NY: The John Day Company, 1972. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 353 pages.

Signed in black ink on the limitation page by Buck.

In fine condition, with a few spots of light soiling on the spine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

522. Edgar Rice Burroughs.

TLS, one page, 4.75 x 4.75, personal letterhead, April 28, 1930. In response to a collector’s request, Burroughs writes, in full: “In accordance with your request of April 23rd, I am appending hereto my signature for your collection.”

Double-matted and framed, including two photos of Burroughs and a book cover from ‘The Return of Tarzan,’ to an overall size of 18.25 x 14. In fine condition, with a horizontal crease and trivial spots of toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

As Byron’s fame escalates, his grandiose estate deteriorates 523. Lord Byron. Highly influential British poet, politician, soldier, and adventurer, sexual and otherwise (1788–1824), who takes a place as the most colorful literary figure of the Romantic era. His works include such classics as Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage and Don Juan. Rare ALS, signed, “Byron,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, July 15, 1813. In a letter regarding an agreement, Byron writes, in full: “If Mr. S. thinks proper to wait till the purchase of Newstead has fulfilled his contract, his demand will be liquidated, if not—he must pursue his own remedy. Mr. J. Hanson—65 Chancery Lane is the address of my attorney. I shall forward your letter to him this day.” A vertical crease running parallel to the left edge, a horizontal fold passing through the signature, moderate creasing and soiling, scattered toning, and a few pieces of reparative tape to edges and folds, otherwise very good condition.

At the time of his rising success, Byron was residing at Newstead Abbey, the majestic estate he had inherited in 1798. Known for his eccentric and extravagant lifestyle, the dwelling, which was in need of much repair, proved too much for the poet to financially handle, and in 1812, he made his first attempt to relieve himself of the homestead. The line, “If Mr. S. thinks proper to wait till the purchase of Newstead has fulfilled his contract, his demand will be liquidated...” references some sort of financial dealings regarding the cumbersome estate, and although various attempts were made between the years of 1812-1814, the Abbey remained in Byron’s hands. After various scandals and compromising situations, Byron found himself in need of a self-imposed extrication from England, leaving its shores in 1816, never to return. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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524. Karel Capek. One of the

most influential Czech writers of the 20th century who introduced and made popular the word ‘robot,’ which first appeared in his 1921 play R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots). AQS, signed “Karel Capek,” on an off-white 7.75 x 3.5 slip. In full: “The favorite idea of President Masaryk [Czech President Thomas Masaryk] is to build and organize a living and working library for the full-educated man.”

In very good condition with central horizontal and vertical folds, old tape reinforcement on the reverse along the folds, a few creases, mild toning, scattered soiling, and lightly trimmed edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

525. Truman Capote. Signed

book: In Cold Blood. First printing. NY: Random House, 1965.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 343 pages.

Signed in fountain pen on the second free end page. A few spots of soiling to the boards, and scattered chips, small tears, and some toning to the Book-of-the-Month-Club dustjacket, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

526.

Tr um a n Capote. Signed book:

The Thanksgiving Visitor. First printing, limited edition of 300, this being 244. NY: Random House, 1967. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 63 pages. Signed in blue ink on the limitations page, “Truman Capote.”

Corner bumps, slight wear to the head and heel of spine, wrinkling to the last free end page, a few tiny spots of soiling, and library stamping on the title page, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

528. Frederick Church. Artist (1842–1924) known for his often allegorical depiction of animals. ALS signed “F. S. Church,” one page, 5 x 8, June 1897. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full, “Yours May 29 received. My female heads are always painted from living models, people say though that they never look like the sitters.”

Church has adorned the top of the page with a beautiful sketch of two tigers and a woman at the top. In fine condition, with light strip of toning to left edge, and some scattered light ink marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

527. Agatha Christie. Immensely popular writer of mysteries (1890–1976)

whose aggregate sales have exceeded four billion books, making her, along with Shakespeare, one of the best selling authors of all time. Vintage ink signature, “Agatha Christie,” on an off-white 5.25 x 7 sheet. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered mild toning and a horizontal fold below signature. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Christie’s hand, and postmarked November 16, 1950. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Still grieving the loss of his wife, “Mark Twain” sends thanks on mourning stationery 529. Samuel L. Clemens. ALS signed “Mark Twain,” one page, 4

x 6, black-bordered personal letterhead, February 27, 1905. Letter to Herr Richard Maale. In full: “I have received your welcome words, and I beg to return my hearty thanks & best wishes.” A small separation along the central horizontal fold, uniform light toning, and a few light spots, otherwise fine condition. Clearly, Clemens was still mourning the passing of his wife Olivia, who died in June of 1904. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Clemens’s hand. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Borrowing from ‘A Tramp Abroad,’ a Clemens’ admirer receives his blessing for a “felicitous poem” 530. Samuel L. Clemens. ALS

signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 5.75 x 9, July 12, 1886. Clemens writes J. H. Gibson In full, “I have been out West, three weeks, & meantime your felicitous poem has arrived. I offer my hearty appreciation, tardy though it be, & also my best thanks for the compliment which you have paid me. The truthful legend goes better in metrical dress than in prose.” At the top of the page in a different ink he has added, “P.S. They all say it should be ‘Miss.’ Will compromise by making it so on the envelop [sic].” In fine condition, with blocks of light toning and some staining not affecting the text. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a clipping of a published poem written by Gibson.

Writing under the pseudonym ‘Timothy Tugmuffin,’ Jay Hollis Gibson took a story out of Twain’s A Tramp Abroad and turned it into a poem. Apparently impressed, Clemens wrote back to the librarian—not knowing whether to address Gibson as Mister or Miss—and thanked him “for the compliment which you have paid me,” addressing him as “Mr.” in the letter and “Miss” on the envelope. As alluded to here, Clemens’ delay in responding to Gibson’s letter resulted from a summertime family reunion with his brother and mother near Clemens’s boyhood home in Hannibal, Missouri. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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532. Wilkie Collins. Brit-

531. Samuel L. Clemens. Bold ink signature, “Very truly yours, Mark Twain,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.25 card. In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling and mounting remnants on reverse. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

ish author regarded as the first British detective story writer (1824–1889).

Ink signature and inscription, “To H. E. Bartley from Wilkie Collins,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 slip. Some scattered light toning, irregular edges, and a small pencil notation to top edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Clemens concocts a new idea for his publishing company, “the Pig Book,” shortly before declaring bankruptcy 533. Samuel L. Clemens. ALS signed “Samuel,” one page on two

adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, USMS New York letterhead, no date but written “At Sea, Friday, 13th, 7:30 pm” [April 13, 1894]. Clemens writes his wife in Paris. In part: “We expect to be in New York about 10 tomorrow morning, my darling. I am waiting to be called to read—& the sea is increasing all the time. I am afraid I shall be alone—as was the case going over…The sea was so rough that the music had to be given up. Think this sea is as rough as that one was. A new thing is the Pig Book. It is a big album full of blank leaves. You are required to shut your eyes & draw a pig & put your signature under it. [Clemens has done precisely that beneath his sentence]. You see I for forgot to put in his eye & so when I shut my eyes again I missed the pig altogether. Some of the pigs in this book are strange looking creatures, & don’t always resemble pigs. I love you dearly, & I do hope you are happy. If my love (not my conduct) could make you happy you would be so always.” Light uniform toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed by Clemens to “Mrs. S. L. Clemens” and postmarked April 14, 1894. In the 1880s, Clemens established and operated his own publishing firm, which, unfortunately, was forced to declare bankruptcy in April 1894. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

534. Joseph Conrad.

Limitations page, limited edition of 250 copies (this one not numbered), 4.5 x 5, signed in blue ink, “Joseph Conrad.”

In fine condition, with trimmed edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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535. Salvador Dali. Color 6 x

4 reproduction postcard of Dali’s painting, ‘Muchacha de Espalda,’ signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Cooper provides a critical response to the French translation of Afloat and Ashore “No where did I name the trapper Nathaniel Bumpho” 536. James Fenimore Cooper. American writer (1789–1851) best known for his

series of Leatherstocking Tales and the novel The Last of the Mohicans. ALS in French, signed “J. Fenimore Cooper,” one page, 4 x 6.25, no date, but after 1844. Letter, to an unidentified recipient, critical of the French translation of his autobiographical novel, Afloat and Ashore. In full (translated): “Epigraph is not the same in two languages. But it is, I suppose, pretty exact. The lines may be found, Shakespeare, in the drama of the Tempest Act I, Scene II. It is Prospero who talks to his daughter Miranda. If there is a translation generally accepted of this drama, it would be better to place it in the title. It is related to the novel in this way. No where did I name the trapper as Nathaniel Bumpho.

The Epigraph invites the reader to discover the similarity between the main character of the three books. We made a mistake in the second page. We say in English ‘The waters of the Atlantic. The waters of the pacific & c.’ That is to say the waters are tributaries to these seas. For example we say ‘The waters of the Mississippi,’ which is a large river with tributaries—we mean to say, in this case, all the waters which are tributaries to the Mississippi. So I said, that it gave us (the possession of Louisiana) a thousand roads for internal commerce and to the waters of the Pacific ocean—I know nothing of French style, but the idea is more accurate and true, it seems in the original than in the translation. I salute you.” In fine condition, with a rough right edge, and a uniform shade of mild toning.

In a letter teaming with content, the great novelist personally addresses his concerns with a translation of his 1844 novel—a work that denoted his familiarity with the Hudson River and Long Island, Revolutionary War engagements, and a decidedly accurate depiction of maritime life in the 1790s. At the heart of the matter was Cooper’s concern to separate the nation from a dependance on England in all aspects...including a shared spoken and written word. In this specific instance, however, Cooper was adamant in the proper depiction of his tale in the French interpretation. Cooper focuses on a translation in Chapter 5 of Afloat and Ashore, which begins with a quotation from William Shakespeare’s The Tempest: ‘They hurried us aboard a bark; Bore us some leagues to sea; where they prepared a rotten carcass of a boat, not rigg’d, Nor tackle, sail, nor mast; the very rates instinctively had girt us.’ The epigraph literally loses something in translation, according to Cooper, though conceding. “It is, I suppose, pretty exact.” Cooper also mentions in this letter that “No where did I name the trapper Nathaniel Bumpho.” However, Cooper’s main character in his 1827 novel, The Prairie was named Nathaniel Bumppo...also known as ‘the trapper.’ Cooper letters talking about America and his novels are scarce and desirable. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Daumier sells his furniture at a cut price

537. Honore Daumier. French printmaker, caricaturist, painter, and sculptor

(1808–1879). Rare ALS in French, signed “H. Daumier,” one page, 4 x 5.25, December 1862. Letter to to Madame Lobot. In full (translated): “My wife was mistaken on the price of the small pièce of furniture. The last price is 15 francs instead of 12. The one on rosewood is 18 francs. Don’t forget to come on Sunday. We hold your hands.”

A few light creases, a uniform shade of toning, and two crossed out lines at bottom of page, certainly done by Daumier at the time of writing, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope postmarked December 16, 1862. A moving message that evokes his poverty at this point in his artistic career, when he was obliged to sell his own furniture. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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538. Cecil Day-Lewis.

Irish poet and the British Poet Laureate from 1968 until his death in 1972. ALS signed “C. Day-Lewis,” one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, February 18, 1962. DayLewis writes an admirer.

In full: “Thank you for your letter. I’m definitely overworked just now, so I wouldn’t have time to read any poems, but if you’d send half a dozen, say, which you think your best, I’ll let you know how they strike me.” Scattered creases and wrinkles, and a collector notation in pencil at the top border, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

539. Eugene Delacroix. French artist

(1798–1863) who takes a place in the first rank of painters in the Romantic tradition and whose mastery of color and technique inspired both the Impressionist and Symbolist schools. His best known work is the stirring 1830 patriotic tableau ‘Liberty Leading the People.’ ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, October 6, 1839.

Delacroix writes to an unnamed friend. In part (translated): “I would like very much…to talk with you of an old affair which interests me very much and in which your advice and even your good support would be quite necessary because of the high position which you occupy at the Legion of Honour…I am attached all day to my hard work.” The integral blank leaf bears an affixed early photograph of a detail from one of the artist’s works. Ink notation to top left corner and faint, unobtrusive show-through to writing, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Dickens honors Chauncy Hare Townshend—the man to whom he dedicated Great Expectations 540. Charles Dickens. ALS, two pages, 5 x 8, Office

of All the Year Round letterhead, May 7, 1868. Dickens writes William James Farrer acknowledging the receipt of the keys to his trunk and desk containing the papers of “the late Mr. Townshend” [English poet Chauncy Hare Townshend]. In part: “Pray assure Miss Coutts that I will lose no time in examining the papers very carefully, with a view to the discovery of any document that may bear upon Mr. Townshend’s…intentions…upon the question of the rings.” Dickens further asks if all of Mr. Townshend’s papers and correspondence are contained in the trunk and desk, explaining, “I seek information on this…because I rather think that Mr. Townshend once mentioned to me that there were papers in Lausanne.” Toning along the heavy central vertical fold, lighter horizontal and vertical folds and creases, wrinkling, annotations and marks in the hand of the recipient, and several small tears just affecting the text and signature, otherwise very good condition.

Townshend was also a clergyman and Dickens’ lifelong friend—and the sole person to whom Great Expectations was dedicated. Following his death in 1868, while Dickens was in the United States, Townshend left his friend £1000 and his literary executor, along with a request to publish ‘as much of my notes and reflections as may make known my opinions on religious matters, they being such as I verily believe would be conducive to the happiness of mankind.’ Dickens took up his friend’s last request, and upon receipt of the aforementioned items pledged to “lose no time in examining the papers very carefully, with a view to the discovery of any document that may bear upon Mr. Townshend’s… intentions.” Dickens would later confess that the he found the task quite daunting, as he was faced with a wealth of ideas with which he was admittedly unfamiliar. Superlative literary content as Dickens honors the man to whom he once dedicated one of his greatest works. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Dickens acknowledges a student’s “proficiency in English Grammar & Composition” 541. Charles Dickens. DS, one page,

4.5 x 7, January 10, 1870. Document signed as president of the Birmingham and Midland Institute, awarding a “Prize for Proficiency in English Grammar & Composition” to Frederick Hathaway. Nicely double suede matted and framed with a seated portrait of Dickens to an overall size of 21 x 17. In fine condition, with just a hint of scattered soiling and foxing. The Birmingham and Midland Institute was a pioneer of adult scientific and technical education (General Industrial, Commercial and Music) and today offers Arts and Science lectures, exhibitions, and concerts. Dickens was the sixteenth president of the Institute, elected in 1869. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

542. James Dickey.

American poet and novelist (1923–1997), best known for his novel Deliverance. Two items: Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Dickey behind his desk, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Gary from James Dickey”; and a TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, dated December 18, 1984, to an admirer. In part: “Asking me to tell you which is my favorite among the books I’ve written is like asking me to pick my favorite child!” In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

543. Isak Dinesen.

Pseudonym of prominent Danish author Karen Blixen (1885–1962), best known for her account of life in Kenya, Out of Africa, later adapted into an Academy Award–winning film. ANS in Dutch, signed “T.,” on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, no date, but postmarked May 1912. Short untranslated note on the correspondence side of a picture postcard of Rome. Dinesen has also addressed the postcard, apparently to a relative, as she has written her last name on the address line. Uniform toning and some scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

“When you enter the other world you will find that no one worries about what you believed”

544. Arthur Conan Doyle. ALS signed “A.

Conan Doyle,” one page, 5.25 x 7, February 2 [1926]. Doyle writes F. M. Sands of Maryland. In full: “You are very wise to stick to any faith which makes you a better man. It is on the latter point that we are judged. When you enter the other world you will find that no one worries about what you believed.

But what your character is decides your position there.” Intersecting horizontal and vertical folds crossing his signature and one line of text, and faint mirroring of a few words, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope postmarked February 2, 1926. The famed author was obsessed with spiritualism and attempted to find proof of existence beyond the grave, with this letter profoundly outlining some of his beliefs of “the other world.”

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Doyle sends consolations to the anxious wife of BrigadierGeneral Frederick Gore Anley 548. Ralph Ellison.

545. Arthur Conan Doyle. ALS, one page,

5 x 8, Telegrams: Crowborough, Nat. Tel. No. 77 letterhead, November 14. Letter to a Mrs. Anley, probably the wife of British Brigadier-General Frederick Gore Anley, who served with the Essex Regiment in 1884, participated in the Nile campaign, then transferred to the Egyptian army, later fighting in the South African war and in WWI. “Very many thanks. I will return it soon. It might be a relief to your mind to have the General out of the fight, if even for a short time. I heard that the 4th Division had gone en bloc to Serbia.

Probably a mere rumour.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

Accompanied by original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

546. Theodore Dreiser. Signed book: Moods,

Cadenced and Declaimed.

Limited edition of 550 copies (this being No. 463).

NY: Boni and Liveright, 1926. Hardcover, 6 x 9.25, 325 pages. Signed on the limitations page in black ink, and also signed on the title page, “Theodore Dreiser 6/13/26.” In very good condition, with partially separated front hinge, mild page toning, and wear to covers and spine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Color glossy 4 x 6 candid photo of Ellison in a hat and trench coat, signed in green felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

549. Ralph Waldo Emerson. Bank check, 7.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Emerson, “R. Waldo Emerson,” payable to Walcott & Holden for $52.40, July 5, 1873. Check is affixed to a slightly larger off-white sheet. In fine condition, with some light toning and soiling and a revenue stamp and bank stamp to left side. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

547. Alexander Dumas, pere. ALS in French, signed “A. Dumas,” one page, 4 x 5.25, no date. Dumas writes “My dear Giraud.”

In full (translated): “Tomorrow evening, Wednesday, at home you, your brother, and Toto.” Matted with a small portrait and framed to an overall size of 12 x 8.5. In very good condition, with central intersecting horizontal and vertical folds with the vertical fold passing through his name, light creasing and wrinkling, and a paperclip impression at the top left corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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550. Jacob Epstein.

American-born Jewish sculptor (1880–1959) who worked primarily in Great Britain and whose nude public sculptures stirred controversy. ALS, one page, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, July 29, 1935. In full: “Would you come in to-morrow between 4 & 5 o’colock & we could talk over the matter of the bust of yourself.” In very good condition, with a few creases, intersecting central horizontal and vertical folds with the vertical fold passing through the first letter of his name, scattered spots of toning, brushing to a couple of words, a printed biography affixed to the bottom of the page and show-through from a similar item affixed to the reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Mr. Ian Fleming (one m!) has asked me to thank you for your charming letter” 552. Ian Fleming.

Former British intelligence officer (1908– 1964) whose novels featuring suave spy James Bond have attained unprecedented and seemingly indestructible popularity in more than 20 film adaptations over the course of four decades. Ballpoint signature, “Ian Fleming,” on an off-white 5 x 3.5 sheet. In fine condition with a light crease along the right side and paperclip impression to the upper left corner. Accompanied by a 1964 letter from the author’s secretary that reads in part: “Mr. Ian Fleming (one m!) has asked me to thank you for your charming letter of April 2nd, and to say that he is so glad his books give you pleasure.” Also accompanied by an unsigned photo.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

553. Robert Frost.

Choice and desirable signature of the famed Jazz Age novelist 551. F. Scott Fitzgerald. Crisp vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “Albert E. Hopkins, from his [word unclear] F. Scott Fitzgerald,” on an off-white 2.75 x 2 card. Card is affixed to an 8 x 10.5 scrapbook page along with a clipped photo of Fitzgerald. In fine condition.

A superb example of this desirable literary autograph.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Signed book: In the Clearing. Later printing.

NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1962. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 101 pages.

Signed in fountain pen on the first free end page. In very good to fine condition, with light toning, rubbing and wear to extremities of covers, soiling, chipping, small tears, and staining to jacket, and light offsetting toning to signed page and a few internal pages from inserted newspaper clippings. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

554. Robert Frost.

Signed book: A Masque of Reason. Limited edition of 800 copies (This being No. 522). NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1945. Hardcover, 7.25 x 10.25, 30 pages.

Signed on the limitations page in black ink. Some mild edge toning and a small marginal stain to signed page, some mild toning to remaining pages, and scattered wear to spine and covers (tears to spine fabric and fraying to head and tail), otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

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Fitzgerald licks the wounds of the “suspicion and hostility” that greeted his masterpiece, The Great Gatsby “Until Mencken spoke for it the reviews were angry and childish. Now of course, it has become a best seller” 555. F. Scott Fitzgerald. Incredible and exceedingly uncommon ALS, one page, 8 x 10.5, no date, but postmarked September 23, 1925, Rue de Tilsitt, Paris. Letter to Miss Lane Pride. In full: “Thank you for your most kind and cordial letter—I think that my first books must have antagonized a lot of people because I know that so many approached them with suspicion and hostility; for the first months there were hardly any sales at all, and until Mencken spoke for it the reviews were angry and childish. Now of course, it has become a best seller. Let me tell you how much I appreciate your writing to me—and how much I hope that future books won’t send you scurrying back to your original opinion.” The letter has been tastefully dry-mounted and simply floatmatted, then framed to an overall size of 1.75 x 14.

Central horizontal and vertical fold, a mild shade of overall toning, a few creases and scattered wrinkling, and a couple light ink lines to upper right, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Fitzgerald’s hand.

After enduring a general sense of rejection and disdain from critics for his previous works, Fitzgerald finally found favor with the 1925 release of The Great Gatsby. The groundbreaking novel served as a deviation from his previous works, including This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and Damned, and Tender is the Night, all of which gravitated around themes of marriage, intimacy, and the evils of a decadent lifestyle.

According to his editor, Maxwell Perkins, Fitzgerald saw the novel as a ‘purely creative work — not trashy imaginings as in my stories but the sustained imagination of a sincere and yet radiant world.’ The fresh perspective he poured into his opus turned a previously scorned perception into one of broad literary acclaim: “Let me tell you how much…I hope that future books won’t send you scurrying back to your original opinion.”

An historically significant and rare letter, providing revealing statements on the work that would catapult Fitzgerald to greatness. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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The writer gazes out over the landscape of his inspiration 557. Zane Grey. American writer (1872–1939) best known for

such Western and adventure novels as Riders of the Purple Sage.

Vintage sepia matte-finish 20.5 x 13 photo of Grey taking in the splendor of the desert, signed in purple fountain pen, “On the heights above Monument Valley, Zane Grey.” In very good condition, with a few creases, rippling, tears along the edges, and paper loss to the bottom left corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

558. Alex Haley. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the author, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Gary Lorenz, Alex Haley.” In fine condition with a few small creases.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

559. Keith Haring. American artist (1958–1990) whose graffiti-inspired outline drawings of human figures and animals made him one of the most recognizable and ubiquitous figures in the 1980s art scene. Felt tip signature, “K. Haring,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 slip, adding a sketch of one of his famed figures. Double-matted, with two photos of the artist painting his trademark movers and shakers on a huge city wall, dated October 23, 1986, to an overall size of 12 x 20. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The desirable closing stanza of ‘The Chambered Nautilus’ 561. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. AQS,

signed “Oliver Wendell Holmes, Boston, July 5th, 1866,” on an offwhite 4.75 x 8 sheet.

Holmes pens the final stanza from his poem, ‘The Chambered Nautilus.’ In full: “Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul, As the swift seasons roll! Leave thy low-vaulted past! Let each new temple, nobler than the last, Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast, Till thou at length art free, Leaving thine outgrown shell by life’s unresting sea!” In fine condition.

A superb example from arguably his best known work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The Scarlet Letter author signs a customs house receipt, shortly before his controversial dismissal 560. Nathaniel Hawthorne. Influential American author (1804–1864) best known for such classic novels as The Scarlet Letter and The House of Seven Gables. Manuscript DS, signed “Nath’l Hawthorne, Surveyor,” on a off-white 6.75 x 3.25 lightly-lined slip removed from a larger document, January 14, 1848. A receipt for $450, mentioning the Collector of Customs and the firm of Adams and Richardson. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, mild soiling, trimmed top edge, and scattered toning.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“If you have time to study, do so” 562. Julia Ward Howe. Author, suf-

fragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ AQS, signed “Julia Ward Howe,” dated March 1904, on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card.

Howe writes, “If you have time to study, do so, says Julia Ward Howe.”

In fine condition, with a thin strip of toning along bottom edge, easily matted out. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

563. Langston Hughes. Signed

book: The Big Sea. Later printing. NY: Hill and Wang, 1963. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 335 pages. Lengthy green ink inscription and signature on the first free end page, “Especially for Louis Hertex—who helps to make the big sea of life a nicer place for all the fish that are in it—Sincerely, Langston. During rehearsals of ‘Tambourines to Glory,’ October 9, 1963.” Scattered soiling, heavier along the spine, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

564. Jean Auguste Ingres. French Neoclas-

sical painter (1780–1867).

ALS in French, signed “Ingres,” one black-bordered page, 4.25 x 6.75, no date.

Ingres writes Martin Magrinal. In part (translated): “My heart is penetrated to its very depths by so much kindness…I hasten to assure you of my sincerest thanks.” Light creases and uniform toning, and the adjacent address leaf bears two small remnants of past mounting, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Repairing his bruised ego in Spain, Irving displays keen travel frugality 565. Washington Irving. American author (1783–1859) best known for his stories ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ and ‘Rip Van Winkle.’

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 7.5, no date. Letter to the Honourable Mr. Stanhope. In art, Irving sends someone “who is acquainted with the servants of the house in which I live. He offers…a coach with six mules to go through Aranjuez to Toledo & return on the fourth day for thirty-two dollars. If you have not made a bargain with any other you may find it advisable perhaps to arrange with this one. He may perhaps be induced to take less, though he has already come down from forty dollars.” Second integral page bears an address panel in Irving’s hand. In fine condition, with a couple vertical creases to first page and some scattered light toning. Irving’s Spanish journey marked a crucial turning point for Irving. Bruised by the reception of his recent fiction in America, he went to Madrid simply for a respite, planning to translate some Christopher Columbus letters to earn his keep. The project inspired him to write an English-language biography of the navigator, The History of the Life Capital and Voyages of Christopher Columbus, which proved a great success. Thereafter, he devoted most of his literary labors to writing history instead of fiction. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Kerouac signed first edition of his writing 566. Jack Kerouac.

Signed book: A Bibliography of Works by Jack Kerouac. First edition.

Phoenix Book Shop, Inc., 1967. Softcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 99 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the second page “For Tony from Brother Jack, 9-25-67, Lowell.” Book also contains five pages of corrections, perhaps made by Kerouac. In fine condition, with some light cover spotting, a mild vertical bend, and a couple loose inside pages. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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567.

Rudyard Kipling. Crisp ink signa-

ture, “Rudyard Kipling,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1 clipped slip. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Unique and colorful poses of the precocious Eloise

568. Hilary Knight. Color limited

edition 18.75 x 23 print entitled ‘Eloise,’ numbered #19/250, signed in pencil. Framed to an overall size of 20.75 x 24.5. In fine condition.

Oversized. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $150)

569. Edwin Landseer. English painter (1802–1873) well known for his paintings of animals and his sculptures, including the lions in London’s Trafalgar Square. ALS signed “E. Landseer,” one page both sides (with two words spilling over onto an adjacent page), 4.5 x 7.5, no date. Landseer writes an unidenfied man. In part: “I am sorry I was engaged this afternoon when you favored me with a call…I am occupied in finishing portraits of children—who sit every day and all day long.” In fine condition, with uniform toning, intersecting central horizontal and vertical folds, and a missing corner from the top right corner of the adjacent leaf. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Looking after “our two American friends from New Mexico,” Lawrence pens a 1927 letter as Lady Chatterley’s Lover makes him a wealthy man

570. D. H. Lawrence. ALS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.25, June 7, 1927. From Florence, Italy, Lawrence writes to Mrs. [Jocelyn] Olway. In full: “You didn’t then find anything in Vallombrosa?—Many thanks for the invitation on Friday: but this week we’re having to look after our two American friends from New Mexico. I’ll ask about other Villas here. The Villino La Massa would be too poky for you, I’m afraid: poky little rooms: a little 7-roomed cottage, tiny: but just near here.

If I go on with my work I’m doing, we shall be here till end of July — then go away August & September. You’re perfectly welcome to the place, but all your complaints hold good here: no light, rainwater to be pumped up, sanitary arrangements primitive, the whole thing very rough—linen just calico, beds hard, etc. Such as it is, however, you are welcome to it for August & September. Meanwhile I’ll ask about something else, and let you know: but it won’t be till beginning of next week.—I suppose the half of the Evan’s house is unfurnished?

I believe that’s nice. Many thanks for the jolly luncheon the other day—and regards from my wife & me—also to Mlle. Valerie.” Central horizontal and vertical fold, one through a single letter of signature, light show-through from writing on opposite sides, toning to top right quarter of reverse, as well as some other scattered light toning elsewhere, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a four-page, 4.75 x 7.25, copy of The Triumph of the Machine.

Lawrence finished the second version of Lady Chatterley’s Lover early in 1927, and with the help of a Florentine bookseller had the work printed in and distributed from Florence—an endeavor that made him extremely wealthy. As he wrote this particular message, which would go on to be published in Volume VI of the 1991 book, The Letters of D.H. Lawrence, the author had written about 80 pages of the Etruscan book including ‘Cerveteri’ and two ‘Tarquinia’ essays.

Lawrence letters are extremely uncommon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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571. Halldor Laxness. Novel-

574. Arnold Lobel.

ist. His major works include Salka Valka and the epic Sjálfstaett Folk (Independent People). He has also written a number of plays, and adapted some of his own novels for the stage. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1955.

Color satin-finish 4.25 x 6.25 photo, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a trivial corner crease and light impression.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Popular American author of children’s books (1933–1987). Signed book: Fables. First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1980. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8.25 x 11.75, 40 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “For Ruth from Arnold Lobel, Mar. 1984,” adding a sketch of a pelican. In fine condition, with some creasing and scuffing to the dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

575. Jack London.

572. Harper Lee. FDC

with a cachet honoring Margaret Mitchell, signed in black felt tip, “Harper Lee.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed

by London, payable to Connoiseur Goods Co. for $2.10, stamp-dated March 18, 1911. In fine condition, with a vertical crease affecting one letter of the signature and pencil cancellation through body. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare and insightful sentiments from the author of To Kill a Mockingbird: “I’m probably no better than you, but I’m certainly your equal” 573. Harper Lee. Uncommon

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 7, 2006.

In a letter to an admirer, Lee writes, in full: “I don’t have a picture of myself, so please accept these four lines: As you grow up, always tell the truth, do no harm to others, and don’t think you are the most important being on earth, rich or poor, you then can look anyone in the eye and say, ‘I’m probably no better than you, but I’m certainly your equal.’”

In fine condition, with light creasing and marks towards the top half of the letter. Lee bestows timeless wisdom in place of a photograph, a fitting and unique substitute from the reclusive story teller. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Here’s the only copy of ‘Valley of the Moon’ that I have, besides my personal copy” 576. Jack London. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, August 6, 1916. A letter to Jeff Branen, mentioning his semi-autographical work, The Valley of the Moon. In full, “Here’s the only copy of ‘Valley of the Moon’ that I have, besides my personal copy. Look us up anytime you‘re in California. Just home, just leaving.” In good condition, with age toning, chipping to the edges not affecting any of the writing and page having been professionally silked on the reverse. Double suede matted and framed with a small photo of London and a name plaque to an overall size of 24 x 20.5. This item was signed less than a year before London’s death. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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London pays tribute to California poet George Sterling, “the biggest, truest poet to-day on the Pacific Coast”

577. Jack London. Signed book: The Testimony of the Suns and

Other Poems by George Sterling. First edition. San Francisco: San Francisco, 1903. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 7.75, 142 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “Dear Mr. Harrison, Find herein the biggest, truest poet to-day on the Pacific Coast. Jack London, Jan. 5, 1904.” In very good condition, with irregular toning to signed page, not detracting from the large signature, light surface wear to covers and some bumps to cover corners and spine just a touch loose. Sterling was a poet who became a significant figure in Bohemian literary circles in northern California in the early 1900s and was close friends with London. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Before answering The Call of the Wild, London submits a sci-fi story of “incomprehensible gore” 578. Jack London. Popular American novelist (1876–1916), best known for such adventure classics as The Call of the Wild, The Sea-Wolf, and White Fang, who drew his writings from his experiences as a prospector, hobo, pirate, gentleman farmer, reformer, and war correspondent. Though plagued by addiction to drugs and alcohol, London wrote prolifically and was the highest-paid American writer of his day. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, blind-stamped personal letterhead, March 16, 1903. Letter to Arthur Bartlett Maurice, associate editor of The Bookman for publication inquiring about the status of his manuscript for Stranger than Fiction and sending a horror story. In full: “I hope you find ‘Stranger than Fiction’ available. I am glad to hear that the ‘Bookman’ is likely to publish of the ‘unpublishable’ horror tales. You ask me if I have one up my sleeve. I haven’t a ‘real’ horror tale, but I shall take great pleasure some time in writing you one. However, I am sending you one wrapped up in final and incomprehensible gore. You will recognize the invisible-man theme— nay, it is almost an extravaganza.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, staple holes to left edge, and some light creasing and toning. Accompanied by copies of three letters from The Bookman to London, constituting an initiation and continuation of the present correspondence, giving it a rare and revealing context.

Although most people do not think of Jack London as a science fiction writer, he in fact did pen a body of genre work. Maurice had written him earlier in the month, asking to keep the original manuscript of Stranger than Fiction for a while longer as he tried to find a way to make it fit into the literary leanings of The Bookman, a monthly magazine. Maurice had told London that The Bookman was expanding its scope to introduce a feature of short stories or two- or three-part serials. “I am glad to hear that the ‘Bookman’ is likely to publish of the ‘unpublishable’ horror tales,” the author cheerfully replies here, while transmitting his short story, ‘The Shadow and the Flash,’ a tale of invisibility he called an “extravaganza” of “incomprehensible gore.” Critics deemed it a poorly written mess with a confusing plot and dull characters. The publishers deleted about one hundred words at the end of the story to enhance the dramatic climax of the tale, paying London $60 and publishing it in June 1903. That same year would also see the publication of his best-loved book, The Call of the Wild. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Saluting the end of the day with a quote from The Day Is Done:

“And the cares, that infest the day, Shall fold their tents, like the Arabs, And as silently steal away”

579. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

AQS, signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” on a 6.5 x 3.5 off-white sheet, dated January 20, 1850.

Longfellow pens the closing stanza from ‘The Day Is Done.’ In full: “And the night shall be filled with music, And the cares, that infest the day, Shall fold their tents, like the Arabs, And as silently steal away.” Beautifully double cloth matted and framed with a portrait of Longfellow and a small plaque to an overall size of 26.5 x 22.5. In fine condition, with two vertical folds. Longfellow published ‘The Day is Done’ in 1844, as the “proem” ( preface) to an anthology of poems called The Waif. A fantastic quote from the conclusion of Longfellow’s poem describing that feeling of fatigue felt at the end of a difficult day and being able to find piece of mind after the day’s issues. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

582. Peter Max. Glossy 8 x 10

head-and-shoulders photo of Max, signed in black felt tip, “Pete Max, 72.” In very good condition, with scattered and vertical creasing.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

580. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Ink signature, “Yours truly, Henry M. Longfellow,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.25 slip. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and scattered light toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

581. Norman Mailer.

Signed book: The Naked and the Dead. Limited edition (no limitation stated). Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: Franklin Library, 1979. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 683 pages. Signed in ballpoint on a front blank. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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583. James Michener. Glossy 8 x 10 photo

of a pensive Michener, signed in black felt tip, “James A. Michener, 3 Feb. 1987.” In fine condition with a few vertical surface streaks and an area of soiling touching the last three letters of his surname. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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“I would be grateful if you could send me some money as I am very short of cash at this moment” 584. Edouard Manet. Important 19th century French painter (1832–1883) whose works, including such well-known images as ‘The Luncheon on the Grass’ and ‘Olympia,’ were a seminal influence on the impressionists of the succeeding generation. ALS in French, signed “Ed. Manet,” one page, 4.5 x 7, March 28 [no year]. Letter to “my dear Fernand.” In full (translated): “I believe I may have written to a wrong address. I write again to excuse myself to be bothering you. But if does not cause you too much problems I would be grateful if you could send me some money as I am very short of cash at this moment. My best friendship.” In very good condition, with intersecting central horizontal and vertical folds, uniform toning, and mild foxing and staining.

Although Manet’s upper class upbringing and strong political connections within the family seemed to destine him for a legal career, he became engrossed in the world of painting at an early age. Encouraged by an uncle to pursue painting, he would go on to form bonds with other great artists of the time, and develop his own style that would be heralded as innovative and serve as a major influence for future painters. Despite his successes, Manet obviously found himself strapped for cash at various points in his career, forcing him to reach out to his friends. Manet’s letters are often very brief, making this full one-page example even more desirable. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

586. Edna St. Vincent Millay. American lyrical poet

585. John Everett Millais. Noted English painter and illustra-

tor (1829–1896). ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, June 5, 1861. Millais writes to Alfred, Lord Tennyson. In part: “In looking over some very beautiful unpublished wood engravings from Birket Foster it occurred to me how valuable it would be if they could be published with some half dozen descriptive lines of yours…

The illustrations are certainly the very best rendering of English landscape in engraving I have seen…worthy of something better than a hodgepodge of poets…I should have sent you the drawings of Mrs. Tennyson.” Light intersecting horizontal and vertical folds, lower right corner crease, some toning to the first page, and show-through from text on opposing sides, otherwise fine condition. Tennyson would eventually decline and Tom Taylor wrote the text for Birket Foster’s Pictures of English Landscape. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

and playwright (1892-1950) and the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.

Signed book: Fatal Interview.

Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1931. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 52 pages. Signed in blue ink on the first free end page. In very good condition, with light paperclip impressions to signed page, scattered blocks of toning to inside pages from previously stored cards and clippings, front hinge loose but attached, toning and sunning to covers and spine, small paper loss to head and tail of spine, and partial loss and rubbing to spine label. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

587. Arthur Miller. Stagebill from a Black-

stone Theatre presentation of Death of a Salesman, 5.5 x 9, 38 pages, signed in blue ballpoint, “Arthur Miller.” In fine condition, with light wrinkling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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588. Yukio Mishima.

Influential Japanese writer (1925–1970) who committed hara-kiri to protest the Westernization and military weakness of postwar Japan.

His reactionary views, private “army,” and homosexuality made him one of the most controversial public figures in Japan and one of the most enigmatic geniuses of modern literature.

Christmas card, measuring 6 x 8, opening to an overall size of 11.75 x 8, with an image of a festive kimono on the front. Printed inside the card is the sentiment, “Best Wishes for A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Years.” and signed underneath in black ink, “Yukio Mishima.” A central horizontal fold, a vertical bend along the right edge, scattered creasing and toning, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

591. Felix Nadar.

Pseudonym of Gaspard-Félix Tournachon (1820–1910), a French photographer, caricaturist, journalist, novelist, and balloonist. ALS in French, signed “Nadar,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, December 21, 1904. Nadar writes illustrator and painter Theophile Steinlen. In part (translated): “If you have any compassion left for the decrepit you’ll climb up to my mezzanine—and if you haven’t destroyed my wicked pages, you’ll give them to me. It’s quite ridiculous but I’d really be upset at this time if they were lost; you’ll see what one becomes when one gets old.” He has added the postscript, “Try to come quickly…and if you can’t come quickly, tell me.” Uniform toning and scattered staining and soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Nadar and Steinlen collaborated on La misere du cheval in 1905.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

592. LeRoy Neiman. Color book

589. Gustave Moreau. French Symbolist painter (1826-1898) whose main focus was the illustration of biblical and mythological figures. ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining black-bordered sheets, 4.5 x 7, July 29, 1886. Moreau writes his friend, poet, and enamelist Claudius Popelin. In part (translated); “Although I’m sick and saddened I spend some very sweet hours thanks to your beautiful book…living for a while in the dream born of our soul. How marvelously evocative…what delicate nuances, subtle impressions, enchantment…the passions of youth, so quickly spent…your life is beautiful and noble because it holds those precious elements of love for the beautiful, of profound tenderness for the good…your exquisite works of art will always be young.” In fine condition, with central horizontal fold, scattered soiling, and light toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

print of Neiman’s portrait of Elvis Presley singing into a microphone, 7.5 x 11, signed in blue felt tip by Neiman. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

590. Grandma Moses. Black ink signature, “Grandma Moses,”

on an off-white 5.5 x 2 slip. A 6-cent commemorative US postage stamp is lightly affixed to the slip. Double-matted with a color print of one of her works and framed to an overall size of 33.5 x 27.5.

In fine condition, with light toning. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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593. Maxfield Parrish. Bank check, 6

x 2.5, filled out and signed by Parrish, payable to Lovell’s Market for $3.00, February 19, 1916.

Double-matted with a color print of ‘Daybreak’ to an overall size of 36 x 24. Faint vertical folds, cut cancellation away from signature, and very light ink cancellation stamp near but not touching signature, otherwise fine, clean condition. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

596. Charles Porter. Dramatic

color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City following the 1995 bombing, signed in black felt tip “Charles H. Porter IV, Pulitzer Prize Winner 1995.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

597. Howard Pyle.

594. Pablo Picasso. Beautiful color 9.5 x 12.5 print entitled,

‘Congres Des Peuples Pour La Paix,’ promoting the 1952 Congress for Peace event held in Vienna, featuring Picasso’s famed Dove of Peace, signed in the bottom border in pencil by Picasso. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

595. Luigi Pirandello. Italian

dramatist, novelist, and short story writer (1867–1936) awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1934.

Fountain pen signature, “Luigi Pirandello, March 26 – IX – 1933,” on an off-white 8.5 x 7 album page.

Light toning, a couple spots of soiling, and show-through from signature on opposing side, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

American illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people (1853–1911).

Original signed ink sketch of buccaneer on an off-white 4 x 2.5 card signed “Very truly yours, Howard Pyle.” Double matted and framed to an overall size of 9.25 x 7.75. In fine condition, with uniform toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

598. Arthur Rackham. Signed book:

The Compleat Angler

by Izaak Walton. Limited edition of 775 copies.

London: George G. Harrap & Co., Ltd., 1931.

Hardcover, 8 x 10.5.

Signed in fountain pen on the limitation page, “For Ruth Cook, Arthur Rackham” and “George G. Harrap.” In very good condition with some toning and mild soiling and staining, with mild soiling to the spine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Beautifully signed Atlas Shrugged anniversary edition 599. Ayn Rand. Russian-born author (1905–1982) who famously espoused an ‘objectivist’ philosophy. Her novels and philosophical works, including The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, take a place among the most influential literature of the 20th century. Signed book: Atlas Shrugged.

Limited edition of 2000 copies (this No. 651). NY: Random House, 1967.

Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 8.75. Signed in blue ink on the limitation page by Rand. Partial separation of the first free end page and limitation page along the slightly loose hinge, otherwise fine condition; the slipcase exhibits mild sunning along the edges and spine. A neatly signed 10th anniversary copy of one of the controversial author’s most famous works. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 600. Odilon Redon.

ALS in French, one page, lightly-lined, 4.25 x 6.5, February 3, 1902.

Redon writes pianist Ricardo Vines. In part (translated): “I received your invitation to come and hear you at the Scola with great pleasure, but also with real disappointment, because I couldn’t go since I was sick. But I made a friend happy when I have him your invitation. I’ve heard of your recent successes and would have been happy to applaud you myself.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and light toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

“I am constantly arraigned for my criminal handwriting”

601. Jacob Riis. Danish-American writer, photographer, and activist (1849–

1914) best known for his work in exposing and improving the squalid conditions endured by the poor in New York City. His pioneering 1891 photojournalistic volume, How the Other Half Lives, remains a touchstone in the history of both urban photography and social reform. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, March 29, 1913.

Riis ironically writes to a friend regarding his difficult to decipher handwriting.

In part: “Good luck to you, man of courage and discernment, I am constantly arraigned for my criminal handwriting. I always insist it is fine for the others who cannot read. I am glad to find a man who can and who is bold enough to arrest it. Now, really, it isn’t so bad, is it?” Light creasing and toning, and a mild mounting remnant towards the top edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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602. Robert Ripley.

Vintage glossy 6 x 8 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Packey O’Gatty, from his Friend Ripley—All the Best ‘Believe It or Not.’ Leviathan May 1931.” O’Gatty was a boxer of the era. In very good condition, with creasing, small tear along the right edge, spots of crazing to the emulsion, surface scratches, and surface impressions, some affecting his facial area. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

604. Norman Rockwell. Two color 10.75 x

603. David Roberts. Scottish painter (1796-1864). He is especially known for a prolific series of detailed prints of Egypt and the Near East produced during the 1840s from sketches made during long tours of the region (1838-1840). This work, and his large oil paintings of similar subjects, made him a prominent Orientalist painter. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, November 28, 1862.

Letter to William Carpenter. In part: “When I met you accidentally…and begged your acceptance of my poor etchings, I never contemplated them being worthy the collection of The British Museum. Your judgement and long experience with artists etchings prompted me to make the offer, judge therefore my surprize on receiving a formal vote of thanks in the name of The Trustees as a Donor? Well of course the honour is the greater, from being unforseen. But as I intended them for your own private collection, pray let me send you another set as I have a few more left. Or do you care about them? If so say yes and oblige.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

13.75 Norman Rockwell reprints of the Ladies Home Journal cover, each dated November 1972, one featuring Patricia and Richard Nixon, signed in the bottom border in black felt tip, “sincerely, Norman Rockwell,” and the other of Eleanor and George McGovern, also signed in the bottom border in black felt tip, “sincerely, Norman Rockwell.” In fine condition, with light creasing to the edges and toning along the edges of the Nixons print. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

605. Norman Rockwell. Signed book:

Norman Rockwell—My Adventures as an Illustrator. First edition.

Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1960. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 436 pages.

Signed in fountain pen on the half-title page, “Sincerely, Norman Rockwell.” Scuffing, slight toning, and small areas of chipping to the dustjacket, some sunning to the dustjacket spine, and erased prior owner signature on the halftitle page, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

A rare Rockwell preliminary study

606. Norman Rockwell. A

rare and original preliminary study entitled ‘Old Man and Boy: Flying the Kite,’ oil on clear acetate, 12 x 14.25. The original work depicts an old man and a dog, seated on a hillside, watching a young boy fly a kite.

Signed and inscribed on the removed 16 x 19 off-white mat, “My best to Dr. Walter Sturdy, sincerely, Norman Rockwell.”

Study is cloth matted and framed to an overall size of 20.75 x 23.25, with the mat in a sleeve affixed to the reverse of the frame. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning to mat, and signature and inscription a shade or two light, but completely legible.

Accompanied by an original 1952 Four Seasons calendar, with the finished piece featured on the page for the month of May. In the 1950s, it was a customary practice for Rockwell to experiment with color studies before beginning what would become one of his famed oil depictions of everyday life. By using the unusual medium of oil on acetate, he could experiment with various color harmonies that he could then incorporate into the final composition. This study—serving as a beautiful representation of the creative workings behind the artist whose name would become synonymous with America—is a one-of-a-kind Rockwell original. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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607. Norman Rockwell. Signed book:

610. J. K. Rowling.

Norman Rockwell: Illustrator. First edition. NY: Watson-Guptill Publications, Inc., 1946. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9 x 12, 208 pages, signed in fountain pen on the first free end page by Rockwell. In very good condition, with moderate wear, paper loss, and price clip to the dustjacket, two spots of foxing on the front pastedown and first free end page, loose hinge, light soiling, and the prior owner’s name appearing above Rockwell’s signature, which remains clear and untouched. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“I have a hard and fast rule to use only my own ideas, good or bad as they may be” 608. Norman Rockwell. TLS, signed, “Nor-

man Rockwell,” one page, 6.5 x 7.5, February 16, 1942. Rockwell responds to an artistic idea from a fan, in full: “Thank you very much indeed for your kindness in sending my [sic] your very interesting idea for a Saturday Evening Post cover, or Thanksgiving painting. However, I have a hard and fast rule to use only my own ideas, good or bad as they may be. Thank you again though, for your interest in writing.”

Double-matted, including a photo of Rockwell, and a color print of the actual 1942 Thanksgiving cover of the Saturday Evening Post that Rockwell designed, to an overall size of 24 x 20. In fine condition, with two sets of light horizontal lines, and an authenticity sticker affixed to the bottom right corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Signed book: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Later printing.

London: Bloomsbury Publishing, 1997. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8, 223 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the title page. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

611. J. K. Rowling.

Ballpoint signature, “J. K. Rowling,” on an offwhite 5.75 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with a few light creases.

Accompanied by a secretarially signed TLS, dated January 10, 2000, acknowledging the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

612. Bertrand Russell. Ink sig-

nature, “Bertrand Russell,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 card. A few light spots of soiling, some trivial imprints, and a collector’s notation on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

609. Georges Rouault. French Fauvist and Expressionist painter, and printmaker in lithography and etching (1871–1958). ALS in French, two pages, 4.5 x 7, no date.

Rouault introduces a young stained-glass artist. In part (translated): “He is a workman who loves his craft, only he does not how to say this. You will see the sketches for stained glass windows that he will bring to you. He is a fellow who really has an understanding of true stained glass; it is unfortunately a lost skill…Do not be alarmed at my silence or solitude. I hope within a year to ask you here to see a series of nature studies. I have left a few with M. H. Rupp at the Moreau Museum, but these are very fugitive notes and not expressive enough, otherwise I would have asked you to come and see them. It is probable that if next year I am more satisfied, I will hold an exhibition.” In fine condition, with central horizontal fold and overall wrinkling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Russell adds his trademark skull sketch to a volume on Western exploration

613. Charles M. Russell. Eminent American artist and illustrator (1864–1926) best known for his evocative images of the people and landscapes of the American West.

Signed book: Journals of Lewis and Ordway Volume XXII. First edition. Madsion, Wisconsin: Wisconsin Historical Publications, 1916. Hardcover, 7 x 9.75, 444 pages. Signed in black ink on the front pastedown, adding a small sketch of a buffalo skull. In fine condition, with spine a bit loose, bumps to edges and corners of boards, as well as scattered rubbing. An interesting volume highlighted by Russell’s handiwork. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

“For Deposit Only, J. D. Salinger” 614. J. D. Salinger. En-

dorsed check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed in another hand, payable to Salinger for $1100.20, March 5, 1974. Endorsed on the reverse in black ink, “For Deposit Only, J. D. Salinger.” In very good condition, with light haloing to writing on front of the check and to his signature, expected bank stamps, and two staple holes to the left side with some rust staining. The check is from a Claremont, New Hampshire woodsman who logged Salinger’s property in the 1970s and paid Salinger for the wood. This is only the third Salinger check we have encountered.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Sandburg’s second Lincoln book 615. Carl Sandburg. Signed book: Lincoln Collector. Limited edition first edition of 2425 copies (this being No. 1493). NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1949.

Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 344 pages.

Signed on the limitations page in fountain pen. Library bookplate affixed opposite signed page, library stamp and label affixed to first free end page, library stamp to top and bottom edges, and some mild rubbing to covers, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

617. Carl Sandburg. Signed book: The People, Yes. First edition after printing 270 De Luxe copies.

NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1936. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 286 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “Jessie Wainwright, who keeps a shelter for poor wayfairing strangers: herewith acknowledgements from one of them—Carl Sandburg, Scranton Pa, 1942.”

In fine condition, with a mild shade of toning to opening pages, a bit heavier to first free end page, sunning and wear to spine, and light toning to covers. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

618. Siegfried Sassoon.

English poet, author and soldier (1886–1967). Decorated for bravery on the Western Front, he became one of the leading poets of the First World War. ALS signed “S. Sassoon,” one page, 5 x 6.5, Heytesbury House letterhead, July 24, 1936. Letter to Mr. Roberts regarding a forthcoming anthology.

In part: “If you wish me to be represented in your anthology, you must allow me to make my own selection of four poems from my volume ‘Vigils,’ published last November.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold, a few wrinkles, and light toning along right edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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619. Budd Schulberg and Elia Kazan.

621. Dr. Seuss. Red

Signed book: On the Waterfront: The Final Shooting Script. Limited edition of 300 copies (this copy No. 84). Hollywood: Samuel French, 1980. Hardcover, 5.75 x 9, 153 pages. Signed in black ink on the colophon page by Elia Kazan and Budd Schulberg.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

artist pencil signature, “Dr. Seuss,” on an offwhite 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

622. Dr. Seuss.

Glossy 5 x 7 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Happy seventh birthday, Jody! Dr. Seuss.” Double matted to an overall size of 9.5 x 12. Some scattered light creases and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

620. Maurice Sendak. Signed book: In

Grandpa’s House. First edition. NY: Harper and Row, 1985. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 42 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue ink on the first free end page, “To Jason, Maurice Sendak.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Seuss verifies an early 1958 Cat In the Hat manuscript: “Inasmuch as I seem to sign anything that is shoved before me, I think the chances are good that your purchase is authentic” 623. Dr. Seuss. Two items: typescript, 12 pages, 8.5 x 11, entitled

“The Cat in the Hat Comes Back!” In part: “This was no time for play. This was no time for fun. This was no time for games. There was work to be done. All that deep, deep, deep snow, all that snow had to go. When our mother went down to the town for the day, she said, ‘Somebody has to clean this away. Somebody, SOMEBODY has to, you see.’ Then she picked out two Somebodies. Sally and me. Well…There we were. We were working like that and then who should come but but the CAT IN THE HAT! ‘Oh-oh!’ Sally said.

‘Don’t you talk to that cat. That cat is a bad one, that cat in the Hat.’” Signed at the conclusion in blue felt tip; and a TLS to collector Ruth Nuzum, signed “Dr. Seuss,” one page, 8.5 x 11, February 28, 1980, on Beginner Books letterhead. In part: “I wish I could shed some light on the ‘12 paged signed transcript’ of the Cat in the Hat Comes Back. But it’s hard to remember what I signed or did not sign way back in 1958. I do know that the manuscript of the book is in the Special Collections Library at U.C.L.A. It is quite possible, however, that I did sign a transcript in the course of publishing the book that year and may have done so for any one of a dozen co-workers at Random House. Inasmuch as I seem to sign anything that is shoved before me, I think the chances are good that your purchase is authentic.” In overall fine condition. Fantastic provenance from the beloved children’s author and a scarce and desirable transcript! RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Detailed, handwritten, witty criticism as Shaw analyzes “a farce with all the fun carefully left out” 624. George Bernard Shaw. Unsigned partial

manuscript in Shaw’s hand, written in pencil on 11 pages, 6 x 8, dated May 15, 1900, and accompanied by an ALS dated May 2, 1927, as he presented the manuscript to an unidentified woman. In his manuscript, Shaw offers a witty criticism of a play called ‘Thomas Ellwood’s Guest’, written by an apparent friend. In part: “Thos. E’s Guest is a farce with all the fun carefully left out…Now the natural purpose of an audience is to be impatient of a misunderstanding and and to want it cleared up. If the consequences of it are very funny, they will stand it until they are tired of laughing; and then you have your farce. If the consequences are frightful and tragic, you have your tragedy—Othello. If they are only painful, you have your failure.”

The ‘guest’ of this play is a reincarnation of John Milton, which affords speculations on the character. Shaw writes, “Milton was human; and no human creature could have taken such a prodigious feat without a flash of humor at his own expense…he might have explained that all women are beautiful to the blind…At least, he might have taken a leaf from the exclamation of Samson Agonistes. But Thomas Ellwood’s guest is as dull a dog as Thomas himself or his sulky daughter…In short, I tell you what I have told you a thousand times before: that Art will not breed with Art, but only with Life. As long as you keep out of your plays every quality, good or bad, that you have to put into your conversation before anybody will endure five minutes of it, so long will you make everybody wonder that a man with such powers of expression and appreciate, and with a sense of humor into the bargain, should be so abjectly afraid to write anything he really thinks or feels. Unless you do what Moore did; that is, give up high art painting and high art poetry, and stolidly drudge at describing what you have actually seen in the world—if it were only chorus girls eating dry bread to get rid of the smell of whiskey—you will never reach the gates of real poetry.”

In the brief letter that accompanies, Shaw writes, “The extracts are within your statutory privilege of reasonable quotation, which you are welcome to exercise as far as I am concerned. The hypothesis of creative evolution is put forward quite seriously in Back to Methuselah, as you will see by the preface.” The manuscript is numbered pages 1–13, but pages 5–6 are absent, without much loss to the rhythm of the criticism. In fine condition, with several larger spots of foxing to the first two pages, intersecting folds, scattered tiny stains, and a small hole in the gutter margins from early binding and two leaves with short tears. The letter has a central vertical fold, light soiling, and irregular trimming along its lower edge, otherwise condition is fine. The pages and the letter are bound in a 6.75 x 8.25 volume.

The remarkable and often searing comments made on these pages are somewhat buffered by the accompanying letter, in which Shaw mentions the hypothesis of creative evolution that he put forward “quite seriously” in the 1921 preface of Back to Methuselah. It was there that Shaw addressed life in a post-World War I Europe...a world, he said, that was pockmarked by poverty and inept government. He wrote that primitive societies were much more easily governable than the complex societies of the 20th century. With age comes wisdom, but Shaw admitted that human life was too short to benefit from personal experiences. His solution—enhanced longevity that would exist in a world where a 100-year-old man would be ‘middle aged’ at best.

Such a change, Shaw predicted, would happen through Creative Evolution...evolutionary change that occurs because it is needed or wanted. This letter and the astonishingly detailed critique are literary masterpieces. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

625. Paul Signac. French neo-impressionist painter (1863-1935) who, working with Georges

Seurat, helped develop the Pointillist style. ALS in French, signed “Paul Signac, artist painter,” one page, 6.75 x 9.25, October 7, 1930. Brief letter to an acquaintance. In full (translated): “I am entirely on your side in favor of a general political amnesty. I give you therefore my full support, although I do wonder whether the presence of my signature may influence in any way these persons whom the fate of so many good people depends. But on what can we expect, any way, from the present despicable situation?” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, creases, scattered soiling and staining, and a few penciled office notations, including his name written adjacent to his signature.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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626. Upton Sinclair.

Signed book: The Jungle.

Later printing. NY: The Jungle Publishing Co., 1906. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8, 413 pages. Signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the first free end page, “To Charles M. Eaton, with the compliments of Upton Sinclair.” In very good condition, with uniform blocks of toning, scattered soiling affecting some of the signature, collector notation at the top of the page, partial separation of the front board along the hinge and along the spine, and mild soiling and staining of the front and back boards. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

627. Stephen Spender. Poet, novelist and essayist (1909–1995) who was appointed the seventeenth Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the United States Library of Congress in 1965. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Encounter letterhead, February 11. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “I am extremely sorry about the neglect of your 3q preludes—which I like. You may have to wait another 2 or 3 months, but I shall do something about it.”

In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, one passing through a single letter of signature, partial separation to vertical fold, and scattered toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

628. Edward Steichen. Impor-

tant photographer (1879–1973) who was one of the pioneering figures in the field of “art” photography. Black felt tip signature, “Edward Steichen, 1968,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Steinbeck extends his agreement with 20th Century-Fox 630. John Steinbeck. DS, signed “John Steinbeck,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, June 8, 1949. Agreement between the author and 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation. In part: “This will serve to confirm the agreement between you and this company that the said Option Agreement, dated July 12, 1948, has been and is hereby modified to the extent only that, in lieu and instead of the provisions in the second sentence…this company shall commence on the date of said Option Agreement and shall continue to and include January 31, 1950.” In very good condition, with creasing, wrinkling, tear to the top of the page, and several small pin holes at the top border. Steinbeck’s agreement with the film studio brought the epic The Grapes of Wrath to the big screen nearly a decade earlier. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Art Nouveau painter and printmaker (1859–1923).

ALS in French, signed “Steinlen,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, August 26, 1898. Steinlen writes painter and photographer Georges Haquette. In part (translated): “I don’t think I can put it off any longer, my dear Mr. Haquette—for Mariani—for a great many others I must have my photo taken and for that who can do better than you, the man designated. I’ll be [at your studio] tomorrow at 9. Madame Steinlen…will follow me 2 or 3 days later.” A central horizontal and vertical fold, scattered staining, and uniform toning, otherwise fine condition. Haquette’s ‘Album Mariani’ appeared in 1899. It contained photographs of prominent people and their testimonials for Angelo Marian’s cocaine-laced wine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

629. Gertrude Stein. Expatriate American writer (1874–1946) best known for novels, poetry, and opera libretti marked by a distinctive, playfully experimental, sometimes nonsensical use of language. ALS on her personal “A Rose Is A Rose” embossed notecard, 5.5 x 3.75, no date. Stein writes to Kitty Buss, “My dear Kitty,” a friend of Stein’s and Alice Toklas. In full: “After all it wasn’t all. Make it 12 instead of 12.30.” Lower right corner crease and mild edge toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the back panel of the original mailing envelope, with her return address and green wax seal.RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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631. Theophile Steinlen. Swiss-born French

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633. August Strindberg.

Important Swedish novelist and playwright (1849–1912) who takes a place among the most influential figures in the development of modern theater. ALS in his native language, signed “Augusye Strindberg,” and “A. S.,” on the correspondence side of a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, no date. Strindberg thanks his correspondent (a close friend that he addresses by his initials M. M) for proofs of one of his books and calls his attention to pages 96 to 107 in a postscript which he signs with his initials. In very good condition, with horizontal crease, uniform toning, and scattered staining and soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

“Presented to the cause of our suffering brothers and sisters in Jamaica by H. B. Stowe” 632. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Ink signature, “Presented to the

cause of our suffering brothers and sisters in Jamaica by H. B. Stowe,” on an off-white slip. Matted with a portrait of Stowe to an overall size of 12 x 17. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

634. Alberto Vargas. Book

page, 7.25 x 8.25, bearing Vargas’ 1931 ‘The Last Follies,’ signed in blue ballpoint, ”Alberto Vargas.” In fine condition with dings along the right edge and carefully trimmed edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Renowned Montmartre artist paints his demons through poetry 635. Maurice Utrillo. Popular French painter (1883–1955), son of the renowned artist Suzanne Valadon, best known for his colorful cityscapes and views of the French countryside. Handwritten poem, in French, one lightly-lined page of grid paper, 8.25 x 10, dated March 28, 1928, Paris. Utrillo pens four stanzas of a poem entitled ‘Insomnia.’ An adjacent leaf bears the recipient’s address. In very good condition, with tiny holes along intersecting folds, overall wrinkling, a few tiny edge tears and separations along some of the folds, and scattered soiling.

In very good condition, with intersecting folds, moderate overall wrinkling, a few tiny edge tears, and scattered soiling.

The Montmartre-born painter was best known for his cityscape scenes, a skill he acquired through his mother’s tutelage. As a teenager, she modeled for the likes of Renoir and Degas and learned their techniques, skills which she passed onto her 21 year son. Utrillo created with ease, bringing his surroundings to life in his lauded renditions. The year this poem was written, already a revered artist, he was awarded the Cross of the Legion d’honneur by the French government. But his recognized success did nothing to drive away his inner demons of mental instability and a propensity for the bottle, an issue he may be alluding to with the phrase “night demons.” His addiction, however, did little to hinder his creative genius, even if his was a perspective solely expressed through simplicity and repetition. This dramatically penned poem reveals another medium through which the tormented painter expressed his deepest seeded fears and battles. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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636. Kurt Vonnegut. Glossy 8 x 9.75 close-up photo of Vonnegut with a cigarette, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

640. Evelyn Waugh. English writer (1903–1966) best known for darkly humorous and satirical novels. Haunting 2.5 x 4 cardstock photo, signed in fountain pen, “Cordially Yours, Evelyn Waugh.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning and a light paper clip imprint along the top edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“I always think it nigardly when people write that they ‘greatly look forward to reading a book’” 637. Andy Warhol and Jamie Wyeth. Tri-fold exhibit folder for “Andy Warhol & Jamie Wyeth Portraits of Each Other,” at the Brandywine River Museum, measuring 24 x 10 open, signed and inscribed inside by both Wyeth and Warhol, both signing by their respective images. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

638. Andy Warhol.

Two different color 4 x 6 postcards, one featuring Warhol’s famed rendition of Marilyn Monroe, signed in the bottom border in black felt tip, and the other a reproduction of ‘Orange Disaster,’ signed in the top border in black felt tip. In fine condition, with haloing to both signatures. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

ALS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, November 27, 1962. Waugh writes Cambridge professor and friend, Frederick Stopp. In part: “It was extremely kind of you to send me Madame de Chantel.

I delayed writing to thank you until I had studied it with proper attention—I always think it nigardly [sic] when people write that they ‘greatly look forward to reading a book.’”

In fine condition, with some creasing and wrinkling. Accompanied by the original book. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

639. Robert Penn Warren. Two items: souvenir typescript, 8.5 x 11, of the first page of chapter one of All The King’s Men (his Pulitzer Prize-winning work), signed and inscribed in red ink at the conclusion, “To Maud Battaglia, sincere regards, Robert Penn Warren”; and a TLS signed “Robert Penn Warren” on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, June 4, 1981. In full: “Many thanks for kind words, and I’m glad that your poems have found reception. But there must be some confusion about Being Here. I don’t remember having received a copy. I’ll take another and more careful look.” In fine condition, with minor creasing and wrinkling to bottom edge of the typescript and show-through from type on opposing sides of the postcard.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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641. Evelyn Waugh.

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642. H. G. Wells.

Eminent British writer (1866–1946) who pioneered the science fiction genre with such classic novels as The Time Machine, War of the Worlds, and The Invisible Man. Signed book: Babes in the Darkling Wood. Later printing. NY: Alliance Book Corporation, 1940. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 410 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black ink. In very good condition, with mild toning and a paperclip impression to signed page, owner’s signature to first free end page, scattered toning and damp staining to both pastedowns and opening and closing pages, toning to fore edges, some light soiling to covers, and the lightly-sunned spine a bit weak. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

643. H. G. Wells.

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 3.5, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Mr. Mulves. In full: “I’m sorry but it’s altogether off my line. I’m up to the neck in work & I know no one who might be likely to take this up.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and foxing, some lightly affecting portion of signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

645. John Greenleaf Whittier. Ink signature and inscription, “For Annie W. Fraser, John Gl. Whittier, Amesbury, 1866,” on an off-white 5.25 x 5.25 sheet. In very good condition, with tape repairs to reverse of central horizontal fold, uniform toning, with heavier toning to top corner tips, and scattered creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Scarce Whitman signed photograph from Two Rivulets 644. Walt Whitman. Rare sepia 4.25 x 5.75 book photo, signed in black ink, “Walt Whitman 1880.” Photo is affixed to a 4.25 x 7.25 off-white card bearing printed information about this photograph: “Photo’d from life, Sept.; ’72, Brooklyn, N.Y. by G.F.E. Pearsall, Fulton St. Printed by C.F. Spieler, Phila.” This photograph was removed from the second printing of the First Edition of Whitman’s ‘Two Rivulets’ which was published in 1876 with the sixth edition of Leaves of Grass as part of a two-volume set known as the Centennial edition. A strip was added to the reverse of the card to attach it to the book’s binding. Small tear to top edge, light vertical crease along right edge, lightly affecting last letter of signature, and some light silvering, visible only at an angle, otherwise fine condition.

A boldly signed example. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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649. Andrew Wyeth.

646. Tennessee Williams. Bank check, 6.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Williams, payable to “Cash” for $30.00, January 5, 1947.

In fine condition, with expected bank stampings and punch holes. A very early signature! RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

647. Tennessee Williams. Signed

book: Selected Plays. Limited edition. Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1980. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 565 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the third free end page. In fine condition, with small corner bumps.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

Esteemed American painter (1917–2009) best known for his distinctively realist scenes of New England and his native Pennsylvania.

ALS signed “A. Wyeth,” one page, 7.5 x 10.5, The Mill letterhead, no date. Wyeth writes an admirer. In full: “My warmest thanks to you for writing such a warm letter. All the family will enjoy it.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed

by Wyeth and postmarked November 27, 1964, in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. In fine condition, with some light creases and wrinkles.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

650. Philip Wylie and Edwin Balmer. DS, signed “Edwin Balmer”

648. Tennessee Williams. Signed book: Memoirs. Limited edition first edition of 400 copies (this being No. 289). Garden City, New York: Doubleday. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.5, 264 pages. Signed on the limitations page in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with few spots of staining to the lower spine and corner rubbing to the slipcase.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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on the past page and “Philip Wylie” on the second to last page, 15 pages, 8.5 x 11, December 14, 1951. Agreement between the authors and Paramount Pictures. In part: “They are the sole authors of a certain story entitled AFTER WORLDS COLLIDE, which story is wholly original with them and has not been copied in whole or in part from any other work…That said story was first published in the United States of America in the Blue Book Magazine…The Authors, jointly and severally, hereby convent, grant and assign to the Purchaser all the motion picture rights.” In fine condition, with uniform toning and some light creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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651. Alice in Wonderland: Beaumont and Bluth.

Stunningly vibrant color, limited Hors d’Commerce edition, 12.5 x 10, deckled-edge giclee print, numbered #3/10, signed in silver ink by the artist Toby Bluth, “Toby,” and also signed in-person in the bottom border in black felt tip, “Kathryn Beaumont, ‘Alice,’” the voice of Alice from the original 1950 release. Matted to an overall size of 17.75 x 15. In fine condition. Kathryn Beaumont rarely signs any longer. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

653. Cartoonists. Collection of 11 original comic strips, ranging in date from the 1930s up to the 1980s. Collection consists of: Edwina Dumm: original hand-inked six-panel Cap Stubbs and Tippie daily comic strip, dated “Thursday—June 5” on an off-white 17 x 6.25 piece of artist’s cardstock depicting Tippie heading out in search of adventure, signed in black ink in the second to last panel, “Edwina.”

Irwin Hasen: original hand-inked three-panel Dondi daily comic strip, dated 1974 on an off-white 18.5 x 6.5 piece of artist’s cardstock, signed in black ink in the first panel.

Darrel McClure: original hand-inked threepanel Little Annie Rooney comic strip, dated October 22, 1959 on an off-white 18.5 x 6 piece of artist cardstock, signed in black ink on the last panel.

652. Mel Blanc. Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Blanc surrounded by his animated pals, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Eh—What’s up, Keith?

‘Bugs Bunny & Gang,’ 8-11-82, Mel Blanc.” In fine condition with small corner creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Lank Leonard: original hand-inked five-panel daily comic strip, dated “Thursday, June 11” [circa 1930s] on an off-white 21 x 7 piece of artist’s cardstock, depicting a police officer preparing for “rasslin’ match” with fellow officer Horseneck Hines, signed in black ink in the last panel John Liney: original hand-inked four-panel Henry comic strip, dated 1973 on an off-white 23 x 8.5 piece of artist’s cardstock, signed in the last panel in black ink.

John Cullen Murphy: original hand-inked two-panel Big Ben daily comic strip, dated February 5 [no year] on an off-white 22 x 5.25 piece of artist cardstock, signed in black ink on the last panel.

Hy Eisman: original hand-inked eight-panel Katzenjammer Kids daily comic strip, dated February 4, 1990 on an off-white 22.5 x 11 piece

of artist’s cardstock, depicting a skinny-dipping adventure gone awry, signed in black ink in the last panel, and also signed and inscribed in red artist pencil along the bottom border “With all best wishes to Larry ‘n Marsha from Adri’n. Hy Eisman.”

Walter Berndt: two original hand-inked multipanel comic strips, one dated 1933 and the other dated 1943, on off-white artist’s cardstock each about 23 x 7.5, each signed in black ink “Berndt.”

Jim Scancarelli: two original signed hand-inked multi-panel Gasoline Alley comic strips, dated 1987 and 1988 on individual off-white 23.25 x 15.5 pieces of artist’s cardstock. The earlier example is additionally signed in black ink “Buono Fotuna—Jim Scancarelli.”

In very good to fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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655. Walt Disney. Signed book: Walt Disney’s African Lion. NY: Simon & Schuster.

Hardcover, 9.25 x 11.5, 74 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page “To David Gurley, Best Wishes, Walt Disney.”

In very good condition, with scattered soiling and the first dozen pages, including the signed page, separated from the spine.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Scarce copy of Disney’s Our Friend the Atom 656. Walt Disney. Signed book: Our Friend the Atom.

First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1965. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8.25 x 11.25, 165 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “To Ingle Barr—All best wishes, Walt Disney.” Also signed and inscribed on the same page by author Heinz Haber.

In fine condition, with pencil notation to reverse of first free end page, two small holes to front board, and two small holes and scattered wear and creases to dustjacket. Accompanied by the original Walt Disney Productions mailing panel addressed to Barr. One of the first examples of commercial “synergy,” this book was a tie-in to the film of the same name as well as an exhibit at Disneyland’s Tomorrowland. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Extremely rare ‘block letter’ Disney signed Mickey Mouse book 657. Walt Disney. Signed book: The Adventures of Mickey Mouse. First edition. Philadelphia: David MacKay Company, 1931. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75. Boldly signed and inscribed on the dedication page, “To ‘Billy,’ With Best Wishes, Walt Disney.” The boards have a slightly bowed feel to it. The spine benefits from professional restoration, with the page immediately inside the front cover replaced with a copy by the book restoration expert. The corresponding page inside the back cover was also professionally replaced, creating a solid book, with some mirroring of the inscription and signature, otherwise fine condition. The restoration did not affect the page signed

by Walt Disney nor any of the other interior pages. Despite these physical flaws and repairs, the signed page remains an exceptionally bright and colorful example. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Phil Sears. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Scarce original color cel from the heartwarming classic, Pinocchio

658. Walt Disney. Vibrant original hand colored animation cel used in Disney’s 1940 production of Pinocchio, signed on the mat in green artist pencil, “Walt Disney.” The 11.5 x 8 cel depicts Pinocchio staring at a blonde puppet and is matted to 18.5 x 16. Area of staining to the bottom of the mat not affecting the signature or cel, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original Courvoisier Galleries certificate of authenticity for the painting that reads in part, “This is an original painting on celluloid, actually used in the Walt Disney Production of PINOCCHIO. It is one of a select few that have been released to art collectors. The remainder have been destroyed. Copyright 1939.” Also accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Phil Sears.

For each slight movement in the action of a character in a Walt Disney animated picture, a celluloid painting was made. These celluloid paintings were photographed in succession over master backgrounds producing, on the motion picture film, numerous pictures, each with its small change in movement. These, when projected on the screen in rapid succession, created the illusion of motion. A beautiful example!

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Walt takes the helm right before Disney Studios goes public in 1940 659. Walt Disney. DS, signed “Walter E. Disney,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 13, March

29, 1940. Four days before taking his company public, Disney is named president of his production company. In part: “The undersigned, Walter E. Disney, does hereby certify that he is the duly elected, qualified and acting president of Walt Disney Productions, a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of California; that there is attached hereto a full, true and correct copy of the second amendment to the registration statement relating to the 6% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock of said corporation as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933.” This historic document has been stamped by the California Secretary of State’s office ‘Received Apr – 1 1940.’ In fine condition, with central horizontal filing fold, two staple holes and very light wrinkling. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Phil Sears.

Rumors began swirling in February of 1940 that Walt Disney Studios was going to go public, an avenue that Disney had always said he wouldn’t pursue, feeling that the ‘business’ side of motion pictures always got in the way of creativity. After borrowing money from Bank of America in 1937 to finish Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the animated feature was released to a wildly successful reception in 1938. The studio was unable to capitalize on the picture’s initial success with a follow-up venture, as Disney had hesitated to put any new feature film into full production. The start of World War II in 1939 and production problems with Pinocchio further muddied the financial waters.

Although Disney had, up to that point, never operated by standard business procedures, he was forced to reconsider the future profits of his features by 1940. This led him to do what he had always wanted to avoid—taking his company public -a required action to bring Walt’s ambitious slate of full-length animated films to life. Eighteen months prior to drawing this agreement, Walt and Roy reorganized their company and created Walt Disney Productions Incorporated, with the shares being held by Walt and Roy and their wives. With this document, Walt Disney finishes some of the last legal details before the initial public offering four days later, and certifies with his signature that he is the President of Walt Disney Productions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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665. Matt Groening.

660. Disney: Adriana Caselotti.

Beautiful glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Voice of Snow White, Adriana Caselotti.” In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

661.

Disney: Sterling Holloway.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Ron, Sincerely Sterling Holloway.” In fine condition, with light brushing to the inscription. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

662. Disney: Pinocchio. Color glossy 10 x

8 photo of Jiminy Cricket standing on Pinocchio’s oversized nose, signed in black felt tip, “Wish Upon a Star, Eddie Carroll and Jiminy Cricket’s voice,” and in blue felt tip, “hi diddle dee dee,” adding musical notes to the beginning and end of the tune, and “Dickie Jones, the voice of Pinocchio.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

663. Pete Docter. Color glossy 11 x 8.5 promotional photo for Up, signed in the bottom border in black felt tip by Docter, also adding a color sketch of the 13 foottall flightless bird, Kevin.

In fine condition, with a trivial crease. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Original signed felt tip sketch of Marge Simpson on an off-white 15 x 11 card, signed at the bottom, “Matt Groening 2009.” In fine condition with some corner and edge creasing and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

666. Matt Groening.

Three original pencil production sketches from The Simpsons, all approximately 12.5 x 10.5, picturing Mr. Burns, Bart, and Marge respectively, each signed in pencil by Groening. In fine condition, with usual animators’ markings and notations, and a bisecting vertical fold to each. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

667. Al Hirschfeld.

Unique 10 x 8 book page of Hirschfeld’s drawing of himself for ‘The American Theatre as seen by Hirschfeld,’ adding arms to his printed caricature, signed in black ballpoint, “Hirschfeld, 8/20/2001.”

In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

664. Matt Groening.

Original signed felt tip sketch of Lisa Simpson on an off-white 14 x 11 card, signed at the bottom, “Matt Groening 2009.” In fine condition with some light bends and a PSA/ DNA authentication label affixed. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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668. Walter Lantz. Three glossy 8 x 10 photos of classic

Woody Woodpecker comic book covers, each signed in black felt tip, “Walter Lantz.” In overall fine condition, with each cover image slightly cropped. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Comic Art & Animation

669. Walter Lantz. Limited edi-

tion hand-painted baseball-themed animation cel featuring Woody Woodpecker, #44/200, 16.5 x 13.5, set against a pre-printed color background, signed in black felt tip by Lantz. Print features an official Walter Lantz Productions gold seal, dated 1992. In fine condition, with minor corner creasing and light surface rubbing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

670. John Romita.

Original signed felt tip sketch of Spider-Man on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed by John Romita. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Thank you very much for the Christmas card which you sent to poor Charlie Brown.

He really appreciated it” 671. Charles Schulz. Book cover from Charlie Brown’s All-Stars, trimmed to 8 x 8 and signed in black felt tip “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

673. Charles Schulz. TLS signed “Charles M. Schulz,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, March 12, 1957.

Schulz plays secretary for his most famous creation. In full: “Thank you very much for the Christmas card which you sent to poor Charlie Brown. He really appreciated it. I think it will probably be something which he will save for a long time.”

In fine condition, with a few minor wrinkles. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

6 7 4 . C ha r le s Schulz. Signed

672. Charles Schulz. Signed book: Security Is a Thumb and a Blanket. First edition, first printing. San Francisco: Determined Productions, Inc., 1963. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 5.75. Signed in ballpoint on the front free end page “Charles M. Schulz,” with Schulz adding a sketch of Charlie Brown. Wear and soiling to jacket, light toning and soiling to covers, and a touch of subtle soiling to interior, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

book: Snoopy and ‘It Was a Dark and Stormy Night.’ First edition. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1971. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.25.

Signed in black felt tip on the first free end page, “Charles M. Schulz.”

In fine condition, with tiny corner bumps and light rubbing to the dustjacket. Accompanied by the original Kroch’s & Brentano’s bookstore paper wraparound. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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675. Charles Schulz.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Schulz at his drawing board working on a sketch of Charlie Brown, signed in blue felt tip, “Schulz.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

676. Charles Schulz. Wonderful original signed blue felt tip sketch of a smiling Snoopy seated on a patch of grass on an ivory 8.5 x 11 sheet. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

Original Schulz drawing depicting nine Peanuts characters, including Charlie Brown 677. Charles Schulz. Splendid original drawing of nine Peanuts characters filing onto a school bus (plus the foot of

another already boarded), all clutching lunch bags or school books, ink on off-white artist’s cardstock, 18 x 8, signed vertically at the lower left, “Schulz.” Among the characters depicted are Charlie Brown, Schroeder, Lucy, Sally, Patty, Linus, Violet, Shermy, and one other (possibly the lesser-seen Rerun van Pelt). Though the original purpose of the sketch is unknown, it may have originated as part of an advertising campaign, perhaps for Butternut Bread (for which Schulz designed Peanuts-related promotional materials in the late 1960s). Framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 9.5. In very fine condition. A most unusual opportunity to obtain such a large and varied gathering of Peanuts characters on a single item!

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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classic music

678. Wilhelm Backhaus. German pianist (1884–1969) known for his interpretation of romantic music. Vintage glossy 3.75 x 6 photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “A Madame Molma Brandas souvenir de Wilhelm Backhaus 3.11.47.” In very good condition, with a horizontal crease and scattered surface marks and impressions. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Uncommon correspondence from the tragic composer responsible for the world-renowned operatic phenomena, Carmen 679. Georges Bizet. French composer (1838–1875) whose operatic masterpiece, Carmen, was completed just before his untimely death from heart disease. Scarce ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8, no date. Letter to Caro. In full (translated): “I’ve been grabbed by someone else for tomorrow and I was quite imprudent to promise you my evening. I will see Madame Trélant on Sunday and I will then talk to her. Hope to see you soon, with all my friendship.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a uniform block of toning over text and signature, pencil notation to top edge, small tear to top edge, and small adhesive remnants to left side. With only a handful of letters from Bizet, this note represents one of the limited known communications that remain from the esteemed composer. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 680. Adrian Boult. Conductor (1889–1983) best known for his championing of British music. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo, signed in fountain pen, “All good wishes from Adrian Boult.” In fine condition, with a bit of light foxing to lower border, small pencil notation to lower left and a bit of mild silvering to darker areas of image.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

681. Alexander Brailowsky. Ukrainian

French pianist (18961976) who rose to fame in the 1920s and 1930s as a concert pianist, specializing in the works of Frederic Chopin.

Vintage glossy 5 x 3.25 photo of Brailowsky working on a composition, signed vertically in blue ink, “A. Brailowsky 1950.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

682. Pablo Casals.

Revered Spanish cellist and composer (1876– 1973) widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of the instrument. ALS in French, on a 5.5 x 3.25 air mail postcard, October 10, 1962. Untranslated letter sending thanks for a sent article. In fine condition, with a bit of light soiling to top left, postmark affecting a couple words of text, and a uniform shade of mild toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

683. Gustave Charpentier.

French composer, best known for his opera Louise (1860– 1956). ALS in French, on the correspondence side of a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, no date. The composer jots a brief, message which reads, in full (translated): “I have taken the liberty of giving your address to a friend who lives in New York, in case he would have trouble joining me. I hope you will excuse me. My best compliments.” In fine condition, with light, uniform toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

684. Alfred Cortot.

AMQS on an off-white 7 x 4.5 sheet. Cortot pens four bars of music, signing boldly below, “Alfred Cortot.”

In fine condition, with light soiling and faint show-through from writing on opposing sides. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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685. Alfred Cortot. Franco-Swiss pianist and conductor (1877–1962). He is one of the most renowned 20th-century classical musicians, known for his Romantic period piano works, particularly those of Chopin and Schumann. Vintage 4.25 x 6.5 cardstock photo, inscribed in fountain pen, in French, and signed “Alfred Cortot 1952.” In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and mounting remnants to reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 686. Edward Elgar.

Leading English composer (1857–1934) and a significant figure among late Romantic European musicians.

ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, no date.

In part: “The invitation has come here. I am so sorry to be away. The village has sold out of envelopes and paper so forgive. I write in a rainy barn surrounded by dogs & agricultural implements.” Light toning, a few small creases, area of residue at the top left corner, and show-through from writing on opposing sides, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Incredible image of the maestro composing one of his classical creations

689. George Gershwin. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10

687. Rudolf Firkusny. Czech-

photo of Gershwin jotting musical notes at his piano, signed in the bottom border in fountain pen, “–With sincere good wishes from George Gershwin.” In very good condition, with surface and corner creasing, and a portion of the border that originally bore an inscription has been removed and professionally replaced, which does not affect the superb signature. Gershwin is truly an example of art and spirit traversing the journey of time; his compositions still remain as relevant and inspiring today as they did during Gershwin’s era. A supremely coveted piece from one of the 20th century’s most revered composers. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

born, American classical pianist (1912–1994). Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in the lower border and dated “Rio 1950.” Scattered surface marks and impressions and light silvering to edges, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

688. Edwin Fischer.

Prodigiously gifted and widely lauded Swiss pianist (1886–1960) best known for his interpretations of the core German repertoire. ALS in German, one page, 5.75 x 4, no date. Untranslated letter to a doctor. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and foxing, and mounting remnants to reverse corners.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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690. Jascha Heifetz and Fritz Kreisler.

Tw o f o u n t a i n pen signatures: Jascha Heifetz on a light blue 3.75 x 2.75 slip affixed to a same-size card; and Fritz Kreisler on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 slip. In very good condition with mild to moderate toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Classic Music

691. Victor Herbert. Composer (1859–1924) best known for such popular operettas as ‘Babes in Toyland’ and ‘Naughty Marietta.’

AMQS on a 4.25 x 3.5 off-white card. Herbert pens three bars from Badinage, writing the title above the quote and signing, “Sincerely yours, Victor Herbert, Sept. 4th 1902.” In fine condition, with small mounting remnants to reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

692. Alfred Hertz. German conductor (1872–1942).

Vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Hertz in a suit and tie, signed in fountain pen “Alfred Hertz, Febr. 28th, 1933, San Franciso.” In fine condition, with rippling, some silvering to the darker areas, and mounting remnants to the reverse. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

694. Dmitri Kabalevsky.

Russian composer (1904– 1987) who helped to set up the Union of Soviet Composers in Moscow and remained one of its leading figures. AMQS on an off-white 3.25 x 3.25 sheet. Kabalevsky boldly pens two bars of music, with tempo marking “V–mo” (vivacissimo), signing below, “Dm Kabalevsky, 6 II 1951.” Matted with a small photo to an overall size of 7 x 11.75. In fine condition.RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

695. William Kapell.

American pianist (1922– 1953). Vintage ink signature on an off-white 6.25 x 4.5 album page. In very good condition, with mild to moderate toning and soiling affecting most of the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

693. Joseph Joachim. German

violinist and composer (1831–1907) ranked second only to Paganini among nineteenthcentury virtuosi. He was a close associate of Johannes Brahms, who wrote a number of works (including the Violin Concerto) specifically with Joachim’s talents in mind. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter to Mrs. Senior. In part: “You must say that I have been most obedient to your orders in not answering your kind, no I may say your dear, charming welcome. I really meant to have come out to see you and yours this week, but I have been very busy indeed with work for the Rhenish Festival in May, which I shall have to conduct, and the work must be done now, for in April my school work begins.” Central horizontal and vertical fold, a mild shade of overall toning, and light show-through from writing on reverse, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

696. Jan Kubelik. Enormously popular Czech-born violin virtuoso (1880–1940).

Vintage 3.5 x 2.75 postcard photo of Kubelik playing his violin, boldly signed in fountain pen. Silvering to darker areas of image and scattered surface marks, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

697. Franz Lehar. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5

deckle-edged German postcard photo, signed in fountain pen at the bottom border. A few scattered surface marks and small creases, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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701. Pianists. Vintage ink signatures of Claudio Arrau, Wilhelm Backhaus, Rudolf Firkusny, Friedrich Gulda, Jose Iturbi, Witold Malcuzynski, and Arthur Rubinstein on individual off-white slips, album pages, and cards. In very good overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

698. Franz Liszt. Hand-addressed and signed envelope panel, 4.5 x 2.5, addressed by Liszt to a Reverend Father Amadeus, and signed in the lower left, “F. Liszt.” Panel is affixed to a 5.25 x 2.5 off-white sheet. In fine condition, with scattered toning, rippling, and a few spots of soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

699. Jules Massenet. French

composer (1842–1912) best known for such operas as ‘Manon,’ ‘Werther,’ and ‘Thais.’ Brief untranslated ALS in French, signed “J. Massenet,” one page, 4.5 x 7, March 17, 1908. In fine condition, with central horizontal fold and scattered surface creasing.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

702. Pianists. Vintage ink signatures of Alexander Brailowsky, Alfred Cortot, Ignaz Friedman, Walter Gieseking, Josef Hoffmann, Willhelm Kempff, and Marguerite Long on individual off-white slips and album pages. In very good overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Alas, Since I was last in New York, hell broke loose over my Charleston project, threatening to swallow the whole Spoleto festival and me with it!”

700. Gian Carlo Menotti. Two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning Italian American com-

poser (1911–2007) best known for such popular operas as The Consul, The Saint of Bleecker Street, and Amahl and the Night Visitors. TLS, one light blue onionskin page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, October 8, 1976. Menotti writes to Ray Roberts of MacMillan and Co. in New York City. In full: “You may well wonder what happened to me and my biography. Alas, Since I was last in New York, hell broke loose over my Charleston project, threatening to swallow the whole Spoleto festival and me with it! I had to fight through a very labyrinth of intrigues and squabbles before regaining the peace of my studio—and it is only a week ago that I have been able to sit quietly at my desk and face some of the many tasks assigned to me. My annotations to the book should not take long now, as the days ahead are mine. By the middle of November I plan to be back in New York with my work done. Believe me, I shall be much relieved to entrust the manuscript once more to your loving care!” Menotti has written the “shall” in the text. In fine condition, with light wrinkling and a few creases. In 1976, Menotti released Landscapes and Remembrances, a 9-part cantata that served as an autobiographical statement of his 45 years of life in the United States. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Puccini plans a return to Milan in the midst of a creative revelation

703. Giacomo Puccini. Brief ALS in Italian, one page, Torre del Lago letterhead, 6 x 9.75, October 6, 1907. In a quick letter, possibly addressed to Arturo Toscanini, principal conductor at La Scala in Milan during this time period, Puccini writers, in full: “I am thinking of returning to Milan for a few days (perhaps seven or eight). Then we will speak of what you wrote to me and other things.” In very good condition, with three horizontal folds, minor paper loss to the right edge, and moderate scattered foxing. In the fall of 1907, Puccini would finally come to settle on the theme for his first opera since the wildly successful release of Madame Butterfly to Brescia audiences in 1904. This next endeavor would focus on Belasco’s play, La Fanciulla del West (Girl of the West), a play Puccini and his wife, Elvira, saw while visiting New York in 1906. This letter, dated at the time of Puccini’s long-awaited decision, could very well reference the announcement of his anticipated operatic idea. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

704. Josef Rheinberger.

706. Robert Stolz.

Brief ALS signed, “Jos. Rheinberger,” one page, 5 x 7.75.

Untranslated German note, dated 1886. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and scattered toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Austrian songwriter and conductor (1880–1975).

Vintage 4.25 x 6 cardstock photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ink in German and dated May 1963. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

705. Camille Saint-Saens.

Prolific and prodigiously talented French Romantic composer (1835–1921) of such timeless works as the ‘Organ’ Symphony, the opera ‘Samson et Dalila,’ and the perennial concert favorite ‘Carnival of the Animals.’ AMQS on a 7 x 4.5 album page. Saint-Saens pens two bars of music from an unknown work, notated at the top, “C. Symphonie,” and signed at the bottom, “C. Saint-Saens 1912.”

In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling and a small ink notation to top right corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

707. Richard Strauss.

Vintage pencil signature, “Richard Strauss,” on an offwhite 5.5 x 7 sheet. In very good condition, with uniform toning and scattered staining, largely confined to the edges. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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709. Three Tenors. Three ink and felt tip signatures, “Placido Domingo,” “Jose Carreras,” and “Luciano Pavarotti,” on individual 6 x 4 off-white cards. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

A gracious Stravinsky thanks a famed director for a wonderful night in Hollywood 708. Igor Stravinsky. ALS signed “I Str,” on a 4.25 x 3, personal

notecard, March 8, 1963. Stravinsky writes George Cukor. in part: “It was a wonderful evening the other day, which I will always remember, and before going again for months for an extended concert tour I wanted to thank you.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

710. Carl Maria von Weber.

German composer, conductor, pianist, guitarist, and critic, one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school (1786–1826). Rare vintage ink signature, “C. M. von Weber,” on the reverse of an off-white 3.25 x 2 concert ticket to his performance. In very good condition, with mild uniform soiling and toning.. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Verdi prepares a financial accounting following the London premiere of La Traviata 711. Giuseppe Verdi. Italian composer (1813–

1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. ALS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, October 27, 1856.

Verdi sends financial documents and gives a list of debits and directions for their payment. He asks the balance of a sum he now remits to be kept with Mr. Rondoni until he returns to Italy, who is free to send it to Milan, if necessary. Second integral page bears an address panel in another hand and an almost intact red wax “G. V.” seal. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one affecting opening stroke of signature, some mild toning, small area of paper loss to second integral page, and light show-through from writing on opposing sides.

Verdi’s ‘La Traviata’ premiered in London the same year as the creation of this financial statement, but if the great composer was counting on the opera to provide an immediate financial windfall, he was mistaken. What is now viewed as one of Verdi’s greatest works was initially met with mixed reviews following its debut on the London stage in May. One critic called it ‘foul and fulminating’ in its subject matter, with others maintaining a ‘wayward woman’ idyllically living in unmarried love was outrageous. A financially intriguing page from the year of one of his greatest works. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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contemporary music

712. 10cc. Glossy 10 x

8 Mercury Records publicity photo, signed in red felt tip by Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart. In fine condition, with light corner creasing and light brushing to Gouldman’s signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

713. The 5th Dimension. Glossy 10 x 8

Bell Records promotional photo, signed in felt tip by Lamonte McLemore, Florence LaRue, Ron Townson (adding “Luck”), Billy Davis, Jr. (adding “Be Good”), and Marilyn McCoo (adding “Happiness!”). In very good condition, with light creasing, scattered soiling and stray ink marks, a clipped top left edge, and brushing to a couple signatures. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

714. ABBA. Color 10 x 8 magazine photo of the band posing in front of a helicopter, signed in blue felt tip by Benny Andersson, Agnetha Fältskog, Frida Lyngstad, and Björn Ulvaeus. In fine condition, with some scattered light wrinkling.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

715.

ABBA.

Color 5.75 x 4 postcard photo, signed in ballpoint by all four members with their first names only.

Scattered light creases, rubbing to surface, and one signature a couple shades light, otherwise fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

716. AC/DC. Glossy 10 x 8 ATCO publicity group photo, signed in

blue felt tip by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Chris Slade, and Cliff Williams. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface dings and creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

717. AC/DC: Angus Young.

Glossy 11 x 14 early concert performance photo, signed in blue felt tip by Angus Young, who has added the band name. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

718. Adele. Attractive 19 album signed on Side A of the record in silver ink. In fine condition.

The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 719. Aerosmith. My

Fist Your Face album signed in silver ink by Steven Tyler and blue felt tip by Joey Kramer.

Scuffing and a ‘ring of wear,’ otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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720. Aerosmith. Aerosmith Greatest Hits album signed on the front cover in blue and black ink by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing, a few tiny spots of soiling, and a promotional stamping at the lower left corner. The record is included.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 721. America. Red, white, and blue-bodied Cleca six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip

by Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, adding the band’s name under his signature. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 722.

April Wine.

Glossy 10 x 8 Aquarius Records publicity photo, signed in black felt tip

by Steve Lang, Gary Moffet, Myles Goodwyn, Jerry Mercer, and Brian Greenway, with someone adding the inscription, “To Howard.”

In very good condition, with some staining and adhesive remnants, and some bleeding to the inscription. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

724. Louis Armstrong. Unique

vintage glossy 8.25 x 10 promotional caricature photo of Armstrong playing his trumpet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mrs. Fred Johnson, Best Wishes, from Louis Armstrong.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing, remnants of adhesive towards the top, a few tears along the edges, and slightly irregular ink adhesion to the inscription and signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

725. B-52s. Green and black felt tip signatures on two individual 6

x 4 cards, signed by Keith Strickland (2), Ricky Wilson, Cindy Wilson, Kate Pierson, and Fred Schneider. In fine condition, with collector’s notations on the reverse of each card. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

726. B-52s. Color 13 x 19 promotional poster for The B-52’s 34th Anniversary Show on February 18, 2011, in Athens, Georgia, signed in black felt tip by Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, and Keith Strickland. Rolled and in fine condition, with moderate contrast to the signatures. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

723. Louis Armstrong, Jack Teagarden, and Earl Hines.

Unique trio of vintage ink signatures on a 3.25 x 5.5 off-white card: “24/2/48 Best Wishes From Louis Armstrong,” “Best of Everything from Jack Teagarden,” and “’Keep Smilin’’ Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines.” In fine condition, with some scattered creases. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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727. Bachman Turner Overdrive. Color glossy 8 x 10 Mercury

Records composite publicity photo, signed in silver ink by C. F. Turner and blue felt tip by by Randy Bachman. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

728. Bad Company. Burnin’ Sky album

signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Mick Ralphs, and Boz [Burrell]. In fine condition, with some scattered light cover wear and a couple light brushes to Ralphs’s signature. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“If I was never ‘tired’–I was after the ‘dancing demon’ finished” 729. Pearl Bailey. Striking vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-torso photo of Bailey, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “If I was never ‘tired’–I was after the ‘dancing demon’ finished. Love & Regards, Pearl.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Clean-cut image of the Cool Jazz icon

730. Chet Baker.

Tragic jazz great whose intimate playing style established him as a great talent until his drug-related death in 1988. Satin-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of a smiling Baker, signed and inscribed, “Tom—Thank you, All the best, Chet Baker, WY -77-.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

731. The Band: Robbie Robertson. Souvenir printed lyrics

to ‘The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down’ on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed at the bottom in black felt tip by Robertson. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

732. Beach Boys.

Glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of the Beach Boys in a casual setting, signed in black felt tip by Mike Love and in blue felt tip

by Carl Wilson, Bruce Johnston, and Al Jardine. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

733. Beach Boys. Souvenir handwritten lyrics to the first verse of ‘Surfin’ USA,’ on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet of musically-lined paper, written out by David Marks, signed in blue felt tip by Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and David Marks. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

734. Beach Boys. Love You album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip

by Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, Mike Love, and Dave Marks, with one adding the first verse to ‘Surfer Girl.’

In fine condition, with light edge wear and a small price clip. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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740. Beatles: Pete Best. Glossy 10 x

735. Beach Boys: Love and Wilson.

Two white pickguards for standard-size Strats, signed in blue felt tip by Mike Love and Brian Wilson respectively. In fine condition with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to each item.

Accompanied by individual certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

8 photo of Best as a member of the Beatles, signed in black felt tip “Best Wishes, Pete Best.” In fine condition, with small corner bends.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

736. Beach Boys: Brian Wilson. Pet Sounds CD signed

quickly on the front cover of the booklet in black felt tip. In fine condition. The CD is included. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

737. Beach Boys: Brian Wilson. Glossy 8 x 10 Caribou

Records promotional photo, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered surface marks. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

738. Beach Boys: Brian Wilson. Color satin-finish 11 x

14 artistic-format photo, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

739. Beatles Tribute. Unused 12˝ drumhead, signed in blue felt tip

by Pete Best, adding “The Beatles,” and in black felt tip by Quarrymen Rod Davis and Len Garry, Sid Bernstein, adding “Beatles at Shea,” and Andy White, adding “Love Me Do.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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741. Beatles: Harrison and Starr. Vintage 6 x 8 cardstock photo of the Beatles, signed in blue ballpoint by George Harrison and Ringo Starr. Harrison has also inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “To Lili, love from the Beatles.” In very good condition, with scattered light creasing and surface marks, mild adhesive remnants to reverse, and moderate contrast to Ringo’s signature against the foliage in the background. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Contemporary Music

Lennon signs a “Rock ‘N’ Roll” album while raising money in Philly 742. Beatles: John Lennon. Rock ‘N’

Roll album signed vertically in blue ball ballpoint, “John Lennon.”

Matted and framed to an overall size of 21.75 x 21.75. Punch hole to the upper left corner some scattered creasing and chipping, and moderate signature contrast against the darker background, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. According to the consignor, Lennon signed the album in May 1975 at the WFIL radio studio in Philadelphia, where he was participating in a Helping Hands Marathon. Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

John and Yoko take flight 744. Beatles: John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Bold

black felt tip signatures, “John Lennon” and “Yoko Ono Lennon,” on the correspondence side of a 6 x 4 postcard featuring a BOAC 747 jetliner. Airmail label and faint, tiny bends to two corners, otherwise fine, bright condition. A terrific example of this desirable and increasingly elusive pairing, originally obtained by a flight attendant in 1970. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

743.

Beatles: George Harrison.

Business check, 7.5 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Harrison, payable to George Alexander for £112.89, July 3, 1973.

Double matted with a color portrait of Harrison and two Beatles trading cards, to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition, with two punch holes to top edge and bank stamps to body, one lightly over beginning of signature. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

745. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Trip-

ping the Live Fantastic-Highlights front album cover signed in black felt tip. A bit of irregular ink adhesion to signature and some scattered light creases, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Red Rose Speedway insert from Wings

746. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Red Rose

Speedway album insert, 5.75 x 8.25, two pages, signed on the back cover in red felt tip by McCartney, and also signed and inscribed in ballpoint, “To little Nathan Jade, All the best, Linda McCartney,” adding a small heart after her signature. Insert is also signed and inscribed on the inside in blue ink, “To Nathan Jade, Denny Laine is thinking of you.” Previous storage folds, one lightly affecting a few letters of Paul and Linda’s signatures, overall creases and wrinkles and scattered light soiling, toning, and handling wear, otherwise very good condition. A large signature on a less common format from McCartney’s second Wings album. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

In-person Paul Beatles ‘65

747. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Beatles ‘65 album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some light foxing to borders, and scattered light wear and rubbing to back cover.

The record is included. Consignor notes signature was acquired at a private airstrip at the Columbus Airport two tours ago. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

748. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Let It Be

Liverpool bootleg cover, from his 1990 world tour, 8 x 4, signed vertically in black ballpoint, “All the best, Paul McCartney.”

Double matted with four color photos of McCartney on stage to an overall size of 16 x 24. In very good condition, with some light contrast to small portions of signature and sentiment and scattered creasing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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749. Beatles: Paul McCartney.

The Space Within DVD cover, signed on the front in silver ink.

Double matted with a concert program signed in black felt tip by four band members to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

752. Beatles: Ringo Starr.

Satin-finish 3.5 x 5.5 head-andshoulders photo of Ringo in a white pinstripe suit, signed in blue ballpoint, “Ringo Starr.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

753. Beatles: Ringo Starr.

Color glossy 7 x 9.5 photo of The Beatles album cover, signed in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

750. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Ballpoint signature, “Paul Mc-

Cartney,” on the reverse of an off-white International Beatles club card.

Double matted with a laser print of the front of the card and a color Yellow Submarine animation cel of a Blue Meanie set against a pencil image of McCartney, to an overall size of 19 x 16. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

751. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Memory

Almost Full CD booklet signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Shane, Paul McCartney 09.”

In fine condition, with CD tastefully obscuring the inscription, and a light diagonal crease through a couple letters of signature. The CD is included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo stating the signature was obtained in-person in 2009. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

754. Beatles: Ringo Starr.

Quirky satin-finish 5 x 7 publicity photo, signed in black felt tip “Ringo,” adding a star for his last name. In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

755. Beatles: Ringo Starr. Glossy 10 x 8

photo of Ringo from A Hard Day’s Night, signed in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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756. Beatles: Ringo Starr. Glossy 10 x 8

760. Beatles: Klaus Voormann. Revolver CD signed on

the front in black felt tip, “Klaus Voormann.” In fine condition. The CD is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

photo of Ringo from A Hard Day’s Night, signed in silver ink, “Ringo.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

757. Beatles: Ringo Starr. Apple Films Ltd.

Disbursements check, 7.5 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed

by Starr, “R. Starkey,” payable to Photographic Electrical Co. Ltd for £3.85, August 8, 1973.

Double matted with a color photo of Starr behind his drum kit, to an overall size of 16 x 20. In fine condition, with two punch holes to top edge and two bank stamps to body. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

761. Beatles: Andy White.

Besides Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney, Andy White has the distinction of being the only musician in history to play drums on an official Beatles release during their tenure as an active recording group. On September 11, 1962 Andy White sat in for the recording of The Beatles first single ‘Love Me Do.’ 45 rpm record for ‘Love Me Do/P.S. I Love You,’ boldly signed on the portrait side of the sleeve, “’Love Me Do’ Andy White.” In fine condition. The 45rpm record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

762. Beatles: Andy White.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of White behind his drum set, signed in black felt tip, “Happy Holidays, Andy White.” In fine condition, with image a bit grainy. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

758. Beatles: The Quarrymen. Color 11 x 17 poster entitled

the “Happy Birthday John!” US Tour 2010, signed in black felt tip by Rod Davis and Colin Hanton, and in blue felt tip by Len Garry. Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

759. Beatles: Klaus Voorman. Friend of the Beatles from the

Hamburg days and designer of their Revolver album cover. Revolver album signed vertically on the front cover in black felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered wear and creases and a separated left edge.

The record is not included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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763. Jeff Beck. Glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo of Beck on stage, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and surface marks.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

768. Blues Brothers. Color glossy 10 x

8 photo of a lobby card for the Blues Brothers film, signed in silver ink

by Tom ‘Bones’ Malone, ‘Blue Lou’ Marini, and Alan ‘Mr. Fabulous’ Rubin. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

764. Harry Belafonte. Sat-

in-finish 11 x 14 photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Peace, Harry Belafonte.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

769. Blues Legends. Glossy 14 x 11

765. Tony Bennett.

Two identical satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Bennett holding a fluffy white pup, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

766. Irving Berlin.

Original sheet music to the children’s edition of Berlin’s Alexander’s Ragtime Band, 9 x 12, signed in fountain pen, “Irving Berlin.” In very good condition, with some scattered wrinkles, creases, and and a small edge chip along the right side. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

photo of a Tomato Records record cover line drawing, signed in black and blue felt tip by 38 Blues legends. Signers are: David Honeyboy Edwards, Ruth Brown, Koko Taylor, James Cotton, Henry Gray, Charlie Musselwhite, Bobby Rush, Louisiana Red, Sonny Rhodes, John Mayall, Denise LaSalle, Guitar Shorty, Buckwheat Zydeco, Willie Smith, Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin, Roy C., Bob Stroger, Little Freddie King, Booker T. Jones of Booker T & the MGs, Mel Waiters, Delbert McClinton, Tracy Nelson of Mother Earth, Roosevelt Dean, Jimmy T99 Nelson, Joe Louis Walker, Lil Ed, Duke Robillard, Big Jesse Yawn, Sonny Landreth, John Lee Hooker Jr., Cool John Ferguson, Shemekia Copeland, Kenny Blues Boss Wayne, Zac Harmon, Ruthie Foster, Aubrey Ghent, Earl Christopher and Wanda Johnson. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

770. David Bowie. Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of a young Bowie with a cigarette, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 767. Chuck Berry: Johnnie Johnson.

Chuck and His Friends album signed on the front in blue felt tip, “John Johnson.” Light creasing and a mild to moderate ‘ring of wear’ on the front cover, otherwise fine condition. The records are included. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

771. Dale Bozzio. Glossy 8 x 10 Capitol Records publicity photo of the Missing Persons trend-setting lead singer, signed in blue felt tip, “Love Dale Bozzio.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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772. British Rock Legends. Color

776. John Cage. Exhibit program

glossy 11 x 14 photo of the British flag, signed in ink by 18 British classic rock icons. Signers are Mick Taylor of The Rolling Stones; Ian Hunter and Mick Ralphs of Mott the Hoople; Alan Parsons of The Alan Parsons Project; Peter Asher; Gordon Waller of Peter & Gordon; Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent of The Zombies; Joey Molland of Badfinger; Ian Paice and Roger Glover of Deep Purple; Ric Lee, Chick Churchill, and Leo Lyons of Ten Years After; Denny Laine of Wings; Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits; Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown; and Jim Rodford of The Kinks. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

from a 1982 Whitney Museum of American Art show entitled, “John Cage: Scores and Prints,” 8.5 x 11, signed on the front in blue felt tip by Cage. In fine condition, with very light creasing to the left edge. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

777.

773. James Brown.

Ivory-bodied Fender Squier Bullet ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in blue felt tip, “I feel good, God bless, James Brown,” adding a short sentiment above the message. In fine condition, with some residue on the neck and slightly irregular ink adhesion to the signature. Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

778. Mariah Carey. Color satin-

finish 8 x 10 photo of Carey gripping a microphone, signed in green felt tip. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

774. Jackson Browne.

779. Belinda Carlisle. Playful

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of the recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Carlisle posing on a chair, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

775. Jimmy Buffett. Coconut

Telegraph album signed in black felt tip. A few creases, scuffing, and a discount cut to the lower spine, otherwise fine condition.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Captain Beefheart.

Glossy 8 x 10 Epic Records publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Defying not Van Vliet.” Scattered light creases, as well as some mild toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

780. Johnny Cash. Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Cash in a full-length denim jacket, signed in black felt tip, “Johnny Cash.” In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

785. Chic. Classic 10

x 8 cardstock Atlantic Records publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Bernard Edwards, Alfa Anderson, Nile Rodgers, Luci Martin, and Tony Thompson, with someone adding the inscription, “To Howard.”

In fine condition, with light creasing and a small spot of soiling towards the bottom edge.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

781. Johnny Cash. Color 8.5

x 11.5 program photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

782. Johnny and June Carter Cash.

Two 8 x 10 photos, one glossy featuring Johnny Cash in a solemn pose, signed in black felt tip, and the other a cardstock of a smiling June Carter Cash, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases to the latter image. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

786.

Climax Blues Band.

Glossy 8 x 10 Sire Records publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip

by Colin Cooper, Peter Haycock, Peter Filleul, Derek Holt, and John Cuffley. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

783. Celtic Women.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo, signed in black felt tip by four of the five members, including Mairead Nesbitt, Chloe Agnew, Lynn Hilary, and Lisa Kelly. In fine condition, with trivial brushing to one of the signatures.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

787. Patsy Cline. Vintage 8 x 10 semi-glossy cardstock

784. Chad and Jeremy. Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Linda, Love, Chad Stuart,” on an off-white 6 x 3.75 lined slip; and a ballpoint signature, “To Linda, Love, Jeremy Clyde,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with toning to right side of Clyde’s signature.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

publicity photo from The Flame Theatre Cafe, signed in red ink. Photo is also signed on the reverse in red ink, “To a friend, Patsy Cline,” and also signed and inscribed

by Dave Dudley. Tack hole to top edge, scattered light staining, impressions to image side from signatures on reverse, scattered creases, and a couple areas of light surface loss to reverse, otherwise very good condition.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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“I suppose I could name my Short Symphony as one of my favorite works, especially since it has not been frequently performed”

788. George Clinton. Original signed felt tip sketch of Atomic Dog on a light tan 8.5 x 11 card signed in blue felt tip George Clinton. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

789. Leonard Cohen. Color

3.75 x 5.75 close-up magazine photo, signed in black ink. Matted and framed to an overall size of 6.5 x 10.5. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

790. Nat King Cole. Vintage

793. Aaron Copland. Two items:

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 8.75, personal letterhead, April 14, 1983. Letter to Reverend William Ward, in part: “Asking me to name my favorite piece of music among my own works is a little like asking a father to name his favorite child…I would say that a composer feels most fond about those works of his that have been slow in achieving audience response. I suppose I could name my Short Symphony as one of my favorite works, especially since it has not been frequently performed.”; and a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Copland conducting, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Rev. William Ward—Aaron Copland.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

ballpoint signature, “Nat King Cole,” on an off-white 5 x 2.5 card. Matted with a handsome photo of a smiling Cole to an overall size of 10 x 14. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

794. Elvis Costello. Color

satin-finish 11 x 14 photo, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

791. Alice Cooper. Color satinfinish 12 x 12 photo of Cooper in a blood-splattered shirt, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 795. The Cranberries. Satin-finish 14 x 792. Alice Cooper. Alice Coo-

per’s Greatest Hits album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Alice Cooper and in black felt tip

by Michael Bruce. In fine condition, with some irregular adhesion to end of Bruce’s signature. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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11 Island Records publicity photo of the group, signed in blue felt tip by Dolores O’Riordan, Noel Hogan, Michael Hogan, and Fergal Lawler.

In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

800. The Cure. Color glossy 10 x 8 group photo taken at a public event, signed in silver felt tip by all four members. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

796. Creedence Clearwater Revival. Unused 10˝ cymbal,

signed in blue felt tip by Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford who added the song lyrics, “Have you ever seen the rain!?” and “CCR,” and Stu Cook. In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks and rubbing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

797. Creedence Clearwater Revival.

801. Spencer Davis. Color glossy 11 x 17 photo of a promotional poster for a concert at the Fillmore East in 1971, signed in blue felt tip by Spencer Davis. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Sheet music to ‘Green River,’ seven pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the first page in felt tip and ballpoint by John Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

802. Otis Day. Color glossy 11 x

14 composite photo featuring the lyrics to ‘Shout!’ from the cult classic film Animal House, signed in silver ink, “Otis Day.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

798. The Crickets.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 Epic Records publicity photo, signed in green felt tip by Gordon Payne, in blue felt tip by Jerry Allison, and in black felt tip by Joe B. Mauldin. In fine condition.RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

803. Destiny’s Child. Matte-finish

799. Crown Heights Affair. Glossy 10 x 8

De-Lite Records publicity photo, signed in black ballpoint and felt tip by Ray Rock, Phil Thomas, Howard Young, and two others. Some trivial creasing and surface impressions, a small tear to the bottom edge, and light brushing to two signatures, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

4.75 x 6.75 promotional photo for Men in Black: The Album, signed in ink and felt tip by all four original members, Beyonce, LaTavia, LeToya and Kelly. Triple-matted to an overall size of 8 x 10. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

804. Devo. Color semi-glossy 8 x 10 cardstock publicity photo, signed in black felt tip, “Bob #1,” “Bob 2,” “Josh,” “Jerry,” and “Mark -o- Devo.” In fine condition, with a few trivial creases and a faint paperclip imprint to the right edge.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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809. Dream Theater. Color satin-finish 12 x 12 photo of the Greatest Hit album, signed in silver ink by John Petrucci, Mike Portnoy, James LaBrie, and Jordan Rudess, and signed in blue felt tip by John Myung. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

805. Bo Diddley. Glossy 8 x

10 photo of the musician, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some light bends and surface marks. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

810. Drummers. Six 806. Fats Domino.

Four items: ballpoint signatures on two individual off-white cards, adding a brief sentiment to one; glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip, “Luck, Fats Domino”; and a Fats Domino album, signed on the cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered light wear to album covers. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

items: five photos and one 45 sleeve of iconic drummers, varying in finish and size, ranging from 7.25 x 7.25 to 11 x 8.5, signed in silver ink and felt tip by the respective drummer pictured.

Signers are: Charlie Watts (ins), Roger Earl, Barry Whitwam, Johny Barbata, Tommy Ramone, and Phil Collins (ins). In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

811. The Eagles: R a n d y M e i s n e r.

807. Doobie Brothers. Satin-

finish 8 x 10 publicity photo of the band, signed in silver ink by Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, and Mike Hossack, and signed in blue felt tip by Pat Simmons and John McFee. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

808. Bob Dylan. Felt tip signature, “Bob Dylan,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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On The Border album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Is it true? Randy Meisner,” and in black felt tip by songwriter John David Souther. Scattered light wear and soiling to cover, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

817. Aretha Franklin. Signed book: From

812. The Everly Brothers. The

Very Best of the Everly Brothers album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Don Everly and in black felt tip by Phil Everly. In fine condition, with light scuffing and ‘ring of wear.’ The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

813. Marianne Faithfull.

These Roots. Later printing. NY: Villard, 1999. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 254 pages. Signed in black ink on the second free end page, “Peace & love, All best, Aretha, 99,” adding a smiling face. Slight bumping to corners, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Faithfull Forever album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “love, Marianne Faithfull x.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light surface wear and a price label affixed to front cover. The record is not included. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

818. Aretha Franklin. Glossy 8

x 10 photo of Franklin from early in her career, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

814. Foghat. Girls to Chat &

Boys to Bounce album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Lonesome Dave, Roger Earl, Craig MacGregor, and Erik Cartwright. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and a bit of adhesive residue to front cover. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

815. Folk Legends. Off-white

10˝ tambourine, signed on the head in black and blue felt tip by eight folk legends. Signers are: Pete Seeger, Odetta, Arlo Guthrie, Richie Havens, James Taylor, John Prine, Janis Ian, and Nanci Griffin. Typical slight irregularities and discoloration to skin, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

816. Foreigner. Self-titled album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Lou Gramm and Mick Jones. In fine condition, with a few light creases to cover and a small area of surface rubbing to top right.

The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

819. Kenny G. Color glossy 11 x 14 profile photo of the musician with his saxophone, signed in silver ink. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

820. Genesis. Glossy

10 x 8 Atlantic Records promotional photo of the band, signed in black felt tip

by Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks. In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Marvin Gaye lays down the law during his final tour in 1983 821. Marvin Gaye. Popular

soul and R&B singer-songwriter (1939–1984) who was one of Motown’s most successful artists during that label’s heyday in the 1960s and 1970s, recording such hits as ‘How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)’ and ‘I Heard It Through the Grapevine.’ A day before his 45th birthday, Gaye was shot and killed by his father during an argument over a business matter. TLS signed “Marvin P. Gaye, Jr.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date [circa 1983]. Gaye sends a memo to his “Employees and Friends.” In part: “Words cannot express how thankful I am for your dedication and hard work which has made this tour a success to this point. Your cooperation is highly appreciated. We have made a few changes in management as you have well noticed. Mr. Bill Wyatt, my Chief Executive has been replaced by Mr. Andre White. I am sure you will fine Mr. White very capable of handling the responsibilities of this position. I respectfully request that you give him your full cooperation. Also, department heads have been set up in every area for any problem you may encounter. Please see your department head in your area to resolve any problems that you yourself cannot resolve. In the event the department head cannot resolve the problem, your next step is to see, Mr. White, the Chief Executive. This chain of command is expected to be followed at all times.

The aforestated rule and the attached set of rules are to be followed. If these rules are not followed, fines will be imposed ranging from $15 to $150 according to the offense. After a third fine has been imposed and paid, any infractions after that time will result in a verbal reprimand my myself or the chief executive. When these procedures have been exhausted, dismissal will be taken into consideration. I sincerely hope it never comes to this point.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds crossing his signature, light creasing and wrinkling, and scattered staining.

Accompanied by 12 pages of unsigned itinerary from his 1983 tour (including instrument arrangement fees, hotel room assignments, and a sheet of rules and regulations, including “the use of alcoholic beverages or drugs…on stage $25.00,” and “the sale of any drug is prohibited $150.00,” with the words “and use” interestingly crossed out, and discouraging sexual contact between Gaye’s employees), a bound publication listing concert dates and hotel information, a concert ticket, a very rare musical score by Leslie Drayton, cofounder of Earth Wind and Fire, of Gaye’s #1 single of ‘I Want You,’ and a fan letter. Also accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Gaye’s final concert tour spanned the spring and summer of 1983, and all 17 dates sold out quickly. However, the tour was plagued by Gaye’s returning drug addictions and bouts with depression. A fascinating look at the behind-the-scenes workings of Gaye’s final performances. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

823. The Go-Go’s.

822. Dizzy Gillespie. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Gillespie playing his

trumpet, signed in blue felt tip, “Dizzy Gillespie, ‘92.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Glossy 10 x 8 composite publicity photo, signed in black felt tip, “Love Jane Wiedlin,” “Gina XOXO,” “Belinda,” “Kathy,” and “Charlotte,” with someone adding the inscription, “To Howard.” A few mild dings to the right edge, light irregular ink adhesion to Gina’s signature and some mirroring to the bottom left corner, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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824. Andrew Gold. Souvenir printed lyrics to ‘Thank You for Being a Friend,’ on a violet 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in blue ballpoint

by Andrew Gold. In fine condition, with trivial creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

829. Grateful Dead: Robert Hunter. Ace CD booklet signed

on the front cover in blue felt tip.

In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

825. Benny Goodman. Glossy

830. David Gray. Color satinfinish 12 x 12 photo of the album, Draw the Line, signed in silver ink.

In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

8 x 10 publicity photo of Goodman holding his clarinet, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Caly, Best wishes, Benny Goodman.” In fine condition, with surface creases including a central vertical crease touching his body, and scattered light marks. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

831. Josh Groban.

826. Graham Central Station.

Off-white 6˝ tambourine, signed on the head in blue felt tip by Larry Graham, adding, “Your Love, 75.” Typical slight irregularities and discoloration to skin, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Attractive Windsor violin, signed on the body in silver ink. In fine condition. Accompanied by its bow and softshell case. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

832. Josh Groban.

827. Grateful Dead. Working-

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the talented singer posing in the desert, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

man’s Dead album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip

by Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light edge wear. The record is not included. Accompanied by an unused 1994 guest pass to a Dead show at Madison Square Garden. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

828. Grateful Dead: Tom Constanten. Go To Heaven album signed on the front cover by Constanten, adding “R & R HoF ‘94,” and the lyrics to the first verse of Althea.

In fine condition, with scattered light wear and creasing to front cover. The record is not included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

833. The Guess Who. Unused 10˝ cymbal, signed in blue felt tip

by Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman, Jim Kale, and Garry Peterson.

In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks and rubbing.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Grofe and Caesar grant a Canadian copyright to ‘Count Your Blessings’ 834. Ferde Grofe and Irving Caesar. DS,

signed “Irving Caesar” and “Ferde Grofe,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 13.5, October 6, 1933.

Assignment of Canadian Copyright for one of their compositions. In part: “In consideration of the sum of One Dollar and other good and valuable considerations received, of T. B. Harms Company… we, the undersigned…set over and transfer to and unto the said Assignee…a certain title, song, words, music and musical work entitled: ‘Count Your Blessings.’” In very good condition, with creasing, horizontal filing folds, two staple holes, and uniform toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

835. Guitarists. Guitar Speak album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Randy California, Eric Johnson, Rick Derringer, and Robby Kreiger. In very good condition, with scattered creases, surface marks, and impressions, and a small hole to top left. The record is not included.

Consignor notes all signatures were acquired in-person at various Austin, Texas nightclubs. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 836. Arlo Guthrie. Alice’s Restaurant album signed on the front in black felt tip. In very good condition, with a split along the top, light creasing and dings, and a mild ‘ring of wear.’ The record is included. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of young headbangers, signed in various colors of ink by 24 Hair Band icons. Signers are: Lita Ford; Joe Lynn Turner; Carlos Cavazo (formerly Quiet Riot) of Big Noize; Gary Cherone (formerly of Extreme and Van Halen) of Hurtsmile; Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan of MR. BIG; Mark Slaughter, Dana Strum, Jeff Bland and Zoltan Chaney of Slaughter; Michael Lardie; Audie Desbrow; Scott Snyder of Great White; Taime Downe; Xristian; Ace Von Johnson of Faster Pussycat; Terry Ilous of XYZ; Allen McKenzie of Firehouse; Gary Hoey; Michael T. Ross of Lita Ford; Rob DeLuca; Johnny Chromatic; Nick Sterling of Sebastian Bach; and Bobby Bombshell of Suicide Boulevard. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

839. Oscar Hammerstein II.

Writer, theatrical producer, and usually uncredited theater director of musicals (1895–1960). Signed book: Lyrics. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1949. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 215 pages. Signed in ink on the first free end page, “Oscar Hammerstein.” A gift presentation written beneath his signature reads, “To Margot—The girl with the ‘photographic ear’ and ‘you and the night and the music’ (until 4:00 A.M!!) Fondly, David, ‘South Pacific Co.’ Cleveland, April 30, 1950.” Some light soiling to the pages and scattered scuffing and soiling to the boards, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

840. Heart. Magazine album signed

on the front cover in blue felt tip by Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Michael Derosier, Howard Leese, Steve Fossen, and Roger Fisher. In fine condition, with light ‘ring of wear’ to cover, scattered creases, and some light brushing to Nancy’s signature. The record is included. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

841. Jimi Hendrix: Gypsy Sun and Rainbow. Color glossy 14

837. Arlo Guthrie. Black-bodied Galveston six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the body in white ink. In fine condition. Oversized.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

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838. Hair Bands of the 80s.

x 11 photo of Hendrix flashing a peace sign, signed in blue felt tip

by Jerry Velez, Juma Sultan, Larry Lee, and Billy Cox. In fine condition, with trivial creasing to top and bottom edge and a few light surface marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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845. Lena Horne. Lovely vintage

842. Susanna Hoffs. Beautiful

matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To David, Sincerely, Lena Horne.” In fine condition, with a bit of trivial corner soiling and some mild rippling along top edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of The Bangles front woman, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

843. Hootie and the Blowfish.

Color 8 x 10 paperstock publicity photo of Hootie and the Blowfish, signed in black felt tip by Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Jim Sonefeld, and Mark Bryan. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

846. Lena Horne. Semi-glossy 8

x 10 photo of Horne in a shimmering gown, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Coveted Holly signature from the trailblazer’s last year in rock

844. Buddy Holly. Vintage two-page program from Buddy Holly and the Crickets’ 1958 England tour, signed inside in black ballpoint by

Buddy Holly and several performers from the tour. In very good condition, with moderate scattered creasing and wrinkling, and a few light spots of soiling. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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852. Iron Maiden. Live After Death album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Nicko McBrain, and Steve Harris. In fine condition.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

847. Lena Horne. Vintage glossy 5 x 7 London Palladium publicity photo, signed in fountain pen, “Most Sincerely, Lena Horne.” In fine condition, with a few trivial creases. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

848. Hot Tuna. Hot Tuna album

signed in blue felt tip by Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady. In very good condition, with light creases, scuff marks, and a cut at the top edge. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

849. Human League. Glossy 8 x 8 A&M Records publicity photo, signed in blue ballpoint by Phil Oakey, Adrian Wright, Joanne Catherall (vertically), Susan Sulley (vertically), Ian Burden (vertically), and Jo Callis. In fine condition, with central horizontal fold and trimmed edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

853. Michael Jackson. Signed book:

Moon Walk. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 1988. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 283 pages. Signed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “all my love, Michael Jackson.” In fine condition, with scattered light wear and creasing to dustjacket, as well as a price label affixed to spine of dustjacket. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

854. Michael Jackson. Invincible CD

850. Chrissie Hynde. Glossy 8

signed on the front of the booklet in black felt tip.

In fine condition. The CD is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

x 10 Pretenders publicity photo of Hynde donning a shirt featuring a specific expletive printed repeatedly, signed in black felt tip by Hynde. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

851. Billy Idol. Color glossy 14 x 11 close-up photo of the rocker in his car, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a trivial corner bend and light contrast to the signature.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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855. Michael Jackson. Felt tip signature,

“Michael Jackson,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4.25 sealed envelope. Overall wrinkling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

856. Michael Jackson. Jacksons Victory

861.

Jethro Tull. Souvenir printed lyrics to ‘Aqualung,’on a violet 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in black felt tip, “Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull.”

In fine condition, with trivial creasing to the top right corner and left and right edge. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

album signed vertically on the front in black felt tip, “Michael Jackson.”

In fine condition, with some edge and corner wear. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

857.

862. Jethro Tull. Minstel in the Gallery album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Ian Anderson and Martin Barre. In fine condition. The record is not included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

James Gang.

Ivory-bodied Fender Squier Bullet ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in blue felt tip by Joe Walsh, Jim Fox, and Dale Peters, adding “James Gang” beneath his name. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

858.

Jazz Legends. Eight

glossy 8 x 10 photos of legendary Jazz icons, each signed in ink and felt tip by the respective musician pictured. Signers are: Dave Brubeck, Pat Metheny, Al Di Meola, Earl Klugh, Mike Stern, George Duke, Chuck Mangione, and Arturo Sandoval. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

863. Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of

a young Anderson on stage with a mug of beer, signed in black felt tip, “Ian Anderson Tull.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

864. Joan Jett. Glossy 8 x 10 Blackheart Records publicity photo for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, signed in black felt tip by Jett. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

859. Jefferson Starship.

Color glossy 10 x 8 Grunt Records promotional photo, signed in silver ink by Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, David Freiberg, Pete Sears, and Mickey Thomas. In fine condition with a few bends.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

860. Jethro Tull. Color glossy

10 x 8 photo of the band, signed in black felt tip by Ian Anderson and in blue felt tip by Martin Barre. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

865. Billy Joel. Glossy 11 x 14 photo of the young piano man with a cigarette, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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866. Billy Joel. Two

871. The Kind. The Kind album

albums: Cold Spring Harbor signed on the front cover in yellow ink; and The Hassles’ Hour of the Wolf, signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In very good condition, with light overall wear to both covers and scattered toning and soiling. The records are included. Consignor notes signatures were acquired in-person at the Four Seasons in Austin. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

signed in blue artist pencil by Frank Capek, Frank Sberno (adding “‘82”), Frank Jalovlec (ins), and Mark Gardner. In fine condition, with a couple of small creases and a very faint ‘ring of wear.’ The record is included. Jalovec was crushed to death by an escalator he was repairing at Chicago Union Station in 1993. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

872. B. B. King. B. B. King in Lon-

867. Elton John.

The Road to El Dorado soundtrack CD booklet signed on the back cover in black felt tip.

Double matted with a color photo of John on stage to an overall size of 14 x 16. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

868. Jonas Brothers. Color satinfinish 11 x 14 photo of the brothers on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, dated July 9–23, 2009, signed in black felt tip by Joe, Nick, and Kevin. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

869. Norah Jones. Lovely Norah Jones album flat signed on the front in silver ink. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

870. Kansas. Color glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Steve Walsh, Phil Ehart, Richard Williams, Billy Greer, and Steve Morse (signed vertically). In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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don album boldly signed in black felt tip, “B. B. King.”” In very good condition, with scuffing and a ‘ring of wear.’ The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

873. The Kinks: Ray Davies. Color glossy

14 x 11 photo of Davies in a suit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

874. KISS. Signed book: KISStory. First edition. Los Angeles: Kisstory Ltd., 1994. Hardcover with slipcase, 10.75 x 14.5. Signed in black felt tip on a special signature page by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley. In fine condition. Oversized.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 875. KISS. Fabulous color 26 x 33 print for the 1995–1996 KISS Worldwide Convention, signed in the large lower border in black felt tip by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley, adding a sketch of a playing card.

Rolled and in fine condition with a few creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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876.

879. Led Zeppelin.

Kool and the Gang.

Kool & the Gang Gold CD signed on the front in silver ink by Robert ‘Kool’ Bell, George Brown, Dennis Thomas, Clifford Adams, Curtis Williams, Amir Bayyan, and Michael Ray. Double-matted, with an unsigned photo, to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Two items: Led Zeppelin III album signed in blue felt tip

by John Paul Jones; and a 10 x 8 color satin-finish photo of the band in concert signed in silver ink by Jason Bonham. In overall fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

877. Johnny Lang. Black-

880. Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Sheet music to ‘Jailhouse

bodied California ‘SG-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in red ink, “Lie To Me, Johnny Lang.” In fine condition. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

Rock,’ 9 x 12, two pages, signed on the front in black felt tip by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

881.

Lemon Pipers. Photocopied sheet music to ‘Green Tambourine,’ 8.5 x 11, two pages, signed on the front in black ballpoint and black felt tip by four members of the original line-up, including Ivan Browne, Bill Bartlett, Stephen Walmsley, and Bob Nave. In fine condition, with a bit of a grainy appearance. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Led Zeppelin sign the instrument of their success 878. Led Zeppelin. Red-bodied Fender Squier ‘telecasterstyle’ electric guitar, signed in black felt tip on the pickguard

by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones. In very good condition, with mild rubbing and adhesive remnants to the pickguard and body, a small chip to the paint, corrosion to metal parts, missing string, and slightly irregular ink adhesion to Jones’s signature. Pickguard could be easily remounted.

Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

882. The Lettermen. Male

vocal trio who’s trademark was close-harmony pop songs with light arrangements, best known for their hits, ’When I Fall in Love,’ ‘Theme from a Summer Place,’ ‘Goin’ Out of My Head/Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,’ and ‘Put Your Head on My Shoulder.’ Glossy 8 x 10 Capital Records publicity photo of the band, signed in black felt tip by Tony Butala, Bobby Engemann, and Jim Pike. In fine condition, with some trivial creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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888. Los Lobos. By The Light

883. Huey Lewis and the News. Sports album signed on

of the Moon album signed on the cover in black felt tip by David Hidalgo, Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, Louie Perez, and Steve Berlin. Light creasing, a price cut to the top left corner, and some mild soiling along the bottom edge, otherwise fine condition.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

the front cover in black felt tip by Huey Lewis and in blue felt tip by Johnny Colla, Billy Gibson, Chris Hayes, and Sean Hopper. In fine condition. The record is included.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

884. Leona Lewis.

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Lewis belting out a tune onstage, signed in silver ink.

In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

885. Live. Color glossy 11 x 17 photo of a promotional poster for a concert at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in 1995, signed in blue felt tip by Chad Taylor, Patrick Dahlheimer, and Chad Gracey, and in silver ink by Ed Kowalczyk. In fine condition, with light contrast to one of the signatures. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

889. Lovin’ Spoonful. Color glossy 12 x 18 photo of a promotional poster for a 1967 New York City concert, signed in blue felt tip

by John Sebastian, Steve Boone, Joe Butler and Jerry Yester. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

890.

886. Jay Livingston. Three

Lovin’ Spoonful. The Best…Lovin’ Spoonful album signed on the back cover in blue felt tip by John Sebastian, Steve Boone, Joe Butler, and Jerry Yester. In very good condition, with scattered wear and creases, a few small surface tears and price label affixed to back cover. The record is not included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

AMQSs with multiple bars of music penned by Jay Livingston on individual 5 x 3 off-white cards.

Musical selections are “Que Sera, Sera,” “Mona Lisa,” and “Bonanza,” all inscribed. In fine condition, with shadows from previous display at the corners of each card. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

887. Jay Livingston.

AMQS on a 5 x 3 off-white card, Livingston pens three bars of music and lyrics from ‘Silver Bells,’ signing “All the best to Gary, Jay Livingston.”

In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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891. Nick Lowe.

Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Records publicity photo, signed across the bottom border in black felt tip. In fine condition, with trivial surface creasing.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

892. Loretta Lynn. Color satinfinish 11 x 14 photo featuring an artist’s rendering of Lynn and Jack White, signed in black felt tip, “Love you, Loretta Lynn.” In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

896. Madonna . Sexy color satin-

finish 8 x 10 photo of Madonna in a black corset and stockings, signed in silver ink, “Love, Madonna.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial edge dings. Accompanied by an unsigned all access tour pass.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

893. Lynyrd Skynyrd. Second Helping CD signed in blue felt tip on the disc by Billy Powell, Artimus Pyle, Bob Burns, Leslie Hawkins, Larry Junstrom, Rickey Medlocke and legendary Skynyrd producer, Al Kooper. Triple matted with the booklet cover to an overall size of 11x14. In very fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

894. Lynyrd Skynyrd. Handwritten souvenir lyrics for an excerpt from ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ on a light blue 8.5 x 11 sheet of musical manuscript paper with ‘Lynyrd Skynyrd’ printed at the top, signed in blue felt tip by Bob Burns, Jo Billingsley, Leslie Hawkins, and Artimus Pyle. Each musician has added a line to the song. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

895. Madonna. Se-

ductive glossy 8 x 10 photo of Madonna seated on a stool, her hands strategically clasped in front of her, signed inperson in blue felt tip, “Love, Madonna.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

Madonna and Penn agree to terms for a dismal Shanghai Surprise

897. Madonna and Sean Penn. DS, signed “Sean Penn and Madonna Ciccone,” nineteen pages, 8.5 x 11, December 18, 1985.

Detailed agreement between HandMade Films, Madonna, and Penn regarding terms for the film Shanghai Surprise. In part: “HandMade Films…engages the services of Penn and Madonna, respectively, as an actor actress in the principal starring male and female roles of the Picture…The Start Date for principal photography shall be within two weeks before or after Monday, January 13, 1986. Penn’s and Madonna’s exclusive services shall be rendered from a date ten (10) days before the Start Date for rehearsals, wardrobe, etc. and shall continue until the completion of principal photography…Penn and Madonna shall each be accorded credit (1) on screen in the main titles of the Picture and (2) in all paid advertising…Penn’s and Madonna’s services shall not be required for more than 5 consecutive days for studio work or 6 consecutive days on location in any one week.”

Horizontal bend along the top, wrinkling, a staple and staple holes at the upper left corner, and two filing punch holes at the top border, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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898. Henry Mancini.

Two albums, Brass, Ivory & Strings and Music from The Great Race, each signed on the front cover in black felt tip. Scattered wear and surface marks to covers, and a small ink notation to one cover, otherwise fine condition. The records are included. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

902. Sarah McLachlan. Sultry color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the accomplished singer, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

899. Bob Marley’s Wailers.

903. Melanie. Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders promotional photo, signed in blue felt tip, “With love, Melanie,” adding a flower sketch next to the signature. In fine condition, with trivial creasing to the bottom right corner. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Color satin-finish 12 x 18 photo of a composite photo of Marley and Lee Scratch Perry featuring the printed lyrics to ‘Small Axe,’ signed in silver ink felt tip by Junior Marvin, Aston Family Man Barrett, Al Anderson, Donald Kinsey, and Lee Scratch Perry. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

904. Natalie Merchant. Three items:

Motherland CD, signed in black ballpoint on the back cover of the booklet, “Best Wishes!

Natalie” adding a quick sketch; 8 x 10 cardstock photo signed in silver ink, adding “2010”; and an August 1989 issue of Musician magazine quickly signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to the magazine.

The CD is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

900. Dave Mason, David Crosby and Graham Nash.

Dave Mason’s Split Coconut album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Dave Mason, Graham Nash, and David Crosby, and also signed by Jim Krueger. In fine condition. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

905. Glenn Miller.

901. John Mayall. Color satinfinish 11 x 17 photo of a promotional poster for ‘John Mayall Plays John Mayall, Recorded Live at Klooks Kleek!’ signed in silver ink. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6.25 photo of the musician with his trombone, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Marguerite, Sincerely, Glenn Miller.” Matted to an overall size of 9 x 11.25.

In fine condition, with an off-centered diagonal crease, not affecting the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

909. The Monkees.

906. Hank Mobley. Soul saxophonist and composer (1930–1986).

John Coltrane’s Tenor Conclave album signed and inscribed on the back cover in black ballpoint, “To H. Ridley, Peace & Love, Hank Mobley 4-4-81.” In very good condition, with tape repairs to edges, other ink and felt tip notations to back cover, some light toning, and a mild ‘ring of wear’. The record is included. An extremely rare autograph.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Monkees sitting in their personalized chairs, signed in black felt tip by David Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Michael Nesmith. A few light bends and adhesive residue along reverse top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

910. Monterey Pop Festival.

Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of a poster for the festival, signed in blue and black felt tip by seven performers: Michelle Phillips, Chris Hillman, Country Joe McDonald, Marty Balin, Booker T. Jones, Gary Duncan, and Richard Furay. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

907. James V. Monaco.

Italian-born American composer of popular music (1885–1945) best remembered for the song ‘You Made Me Love You (I Didn’t Want to Do It’ introduced by Al Jolson in 1913. DS, signed “James V. Monaco,” one page, 8.5 x 16.5, January 8, 1912. Royalties agreement between Monaco and the Harry Von Tilzer Music Publishing Company. In part: “I, (We), the undersigned…do hereby bargain, sell, assign, set over and transfer to and unto said Assignee, its successors, and assigns, a certain title, song, words, music and musical composition bearing the title ‘Oh, John.’” Countersigned by lyricist Andrew B. Sterling. In very good condition, with some creasing and wrinkling, area of tape repair, uniform toning, a tiny tear at the top of the page, and show-through from printing on opposing sides. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

908. The Monkees. Glossy

10 x 8 photo of the smiling band, signed in blue felt tip by David Jones and in black felt tip

by Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork.

In fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

911. The Motels.

Glossy 10 x 8 Capitol Records publicity photo, signed in gold ink by Martha Davis, Marty Jourard, Michael Goodroe, Brian Glascock, Guy Perry and one other. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

912. Motown. Original program from the Motown Forever 20th Anniversary Gala and Tribute to Esther Gordy Edwards, 8.5 x 10, signed on the front in silver ink by eight pioneers: Motown founder Berry Gordy, Jr., Motown Museum founder Esther Gordy Edwards, producer Harvey Fuqua (dec), famed songwriting brother team Eddie Holland and Brian Holland, Smokey Robinson, Brenda Holloway, and Maxine Powell, with a couple adding brief inscriptions. All signatures were obtained at the dinner in Detroit that honored Esther Gordy. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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913. Nazareth. Blue

felt tip signatures from the band on a 5.5 x 3.25 off-white notecard, including Dan McCafferty, Pete Agnew, Manny Charlton, and Zal Cleminson; also signed by Jimmy Murrison in red felt tip. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

914. Willie Nelson.

Three different color glossy photos, one 10 x 8 and two 8 x 10, each signed in blue felt tip by Willie Nelson. In fine condition with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to one photo.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

915. Willie Nelson.

Three items: Teatro CD, signed on the front cover of the booklet in blue felt tip; Columbus Stockade Blues album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip; and a Red Headed Stranger album signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered light wear to album covers. The albums and CD are included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

916. Ted Nugent. Penetrator

album signed in black felt tip “Ted Nugent.” In fine condition with scattered light wear. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

917. Sinead O’Connor. Color glossy 8 x 10 laser-print photo, signed in green felt tip, “Sinead O’Connor.” In very fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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918. Pablo Cruise.

Glossy 10 x 8 A&M Records publicity photo, signed in felt tip by Bruce Day, Steve Price, Dave Jenkins, and Cory Lerios, with someone adding the the inscription, “To Howard!” in the top left corner. In fine condition, with trivial crease towards top edge and to the top left corner. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

919. Graham Parker.

Two 8 x 10 photos, one glossy and one satin-finish: one Arista Records publicity photo of Parker with a cigarette hanging from his lips, signed vertically in black felt tip, and an Elektra Records publicity shot, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light creasing and soiling to the Arista Records photo. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

920. Les Paul. Two items: satinfinish 11 x 14 of Paul and Mary Ford signed in blue felt tip, and an ivory-colored pickguard from a Les Paul–style guitar, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

921. Les Paul. Two items: color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Paul holding his guitar, signed in silver ink, and an ivory–colored pickguard for a Les Paul-style guitar, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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922. Les Paul. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Paul on stage with Eddie Van Halen, signed in blue felt tip by Paul. In fine condition, with light creasing and surface marks.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

927. Luciano Pavarotti. Color 8.5 x 11 cardstock close-up photo of Pavarotti in a sun hat, signed in the bottom border in blue felt tip.

In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

923. Les Paul. Two glossy 11 x14 photos: one of Paul and Mary Ford, and one of the tuxedoclad Paul holding a guitar, both signed in blue ink. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Mike McCready, and in the gate fold in silver ink and felt tip by Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, and Mike McCready. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

924. Luciano Pavarotti. Glossy

8 x 10 photo of a smiling Pavarotti in a tuxedo, signed in blue felt tip “Luciano Pavarotti ‘78.” In fine condition, with corner creases, a few bends, and a credit stamping at the bottom of the image. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

929. Pearl Jam: Eddie Vedder. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo

925. Luciano Pavarotti. Glossy

8 x 10 photo of Pavarotti in character from the opera, ‘I puritani,’ signed boldly in green felt tip. In very good condition, with light surface creasing, scattered surface impressions, and mild soiling along the left edge. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

926. Luciano Pavarotti. Glossy

8 x 10 Hirschfeld caricature photo of Pavarotti, signed in green felt tip. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases, a stray ink mark, and promotional info printed on the reverse. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

928. Pearl Jam. Vs. album signed on the cover in blue felt tip by

of Vedder on stage, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few light surface creases, and creasing towards the top left corner, moderately affecting the facial area. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

930. Peter, Paul, and Mary. Glossy 8

x 10 Rogers & Cowan, Inc. publicity photo, signed in ink by Peter Yarrow, Noel ‘Paul’ Stookey, and Mary Travers. Scattered creasing affecting some of the image area, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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931. Sam Phillips. American record producer, label owner, and talent scout (1923–2003) who played an instrumental role in launching the genre of rock and roll in the 1950s, discovering such luminaries as Howlin’ Wolf, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Phillips holding a Grammy, taken at his home in Memphis, Tennessee and signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “Hey Del—Great Photo, Sam Phillips.” In fine condition, with a crease along the bottom edge.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 932. Pink Floyd: Waters and Mason. Dark Side of the Moon

album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Roger Waters and Nick Mason. In fine condition, with small creases along the spine and some scattered light surface wear to cover. The record is not included.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

933. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters. Glossy

11 x 8 photo of Waters performing onstage during The Wall tour, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

936. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters. Souvenir handwrit-

ten lyrics on an off-white 8 x 11 sheet of musically-lined paper. Waters writes, “I love you, yeah, yeah, yeah! Roger Waters.” In fine condition.

According to the consignor, Waters was asked to write a lyric to his favorite song, which he though would be a Pink Floyd song, but instead quoted a Beatles classic.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

937. Iggy Pop. Kill City album

signed on the front cover in red felt tip. Scattered creases and edge wear, otherwise fine condition.

The record is included. Consignor notes signature was acquired inperson at the Back Room Club in Austin, Texas. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Porter-endorsed check from his Indiana hometown

934. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters. Attractive sunburst-

finish Stedman Pro ‘Les Paul-style’ electric guitar signed on the body in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a photo taken at time of signing. Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

935. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters. Color glossy 10 x 8

photo of Waters in a sport coat and turtleneck, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some surface impressions. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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938. Cole Porter. Endorsed check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out and signed in another hand, payable to Porter for $1500.00, December 14, 1925. Endorsed on the reverse in black ink, “For deposit only in Fifth Avenue Bank, N.Y. Cole Porter.” In very good condition with two vertical folds, scattered wrinkling, and expected bank stamps and punch holes, none of which affect his signature. The check is drawn on the First National Bank of Peru, Indiana, with that Hoosier city being Porter’s birthplace. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Truly one-of-a-kind: Elvis and his companion Natalie Wood serendipitously sign his 1956 album during a visit to a Memphis eatery 939. Elvis Presley and Natalie Wood.

Elvis album signed on the front in blue ballpoint by Presley, “Yours, Elvis Presley,” and also signed by Wood, “With love, Natalie Wood.” In very good condition with clean separations along three sides, edge chipping, tape repair along the edge, and scattered creasing and surface scuffing. The record is not included.

According to consignor, this album was signed on November 1, 1956 in a Memphis restaurant. The original owner was seated at the counter when Presley approached and asked if the seat next to him was taken. The man had just purchased the presented album, and asked Presley to autograph it for him. The King then asked the man if he would like Wood to sign it, giving him a hug as well. Elvis also picked up the original recipient’s tab. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of Presley and Wood. A remarkable item backed by wonderfully anecdotal provenance. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

940. The Pretenders. In-person felt tip

signatures of Chrissie Hynde, Martin Chambers, Pete Farndon, and James Honeyman-Scott on a red 6 x 4.25 card.

Card is removably presented on a larger sheet with a group photo. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

941. The Proclaimers. Color 12 x 18 photo

of a 2009 European tour poster, signed in silver ink by Craig Reid and Charlie Reid. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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942. The Proclaimers. Color satin-finish 12 x 12 photo of The Best Of…album, signed in black felt tip by Craig Reid and Charlie Reid. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

946. Queensryche. Color glossy 11 x 17 photo of a promotional poster for a Queensryche concert at State Fairground Exhibition Hall, New Mexico, in 1986, signed in silver ink by Geoff Tate, Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson and Scott Rockenfield. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

943. Public Enemy. Color satinfinish 11 x 17 photo of a promotional poster for a Public Enemy concert at Madison Square Garden in 1992, signed in silver ink by Chuck D and Flavor Flav. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

944. Public Image Ltd. Three glossy 8 x 10

Virgin Records publicity photos, each featuring a different member of Public Image Ltd playing their respective instruments, signed in purple felt tip by Jah Wobble and Keith Levene, and in green felt tip by John Lydon. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

947. Question Mark and the Mysterians. Nice 96 Tears album

signed on the front in black felt tip by original members Question Mark (adding “7–30–99”), Frank Lugo (adding “Bass’ 99”), Bobby Balderrama, and Frank Rodriguez; also signed on the reverse by Question Mark (adding “96 Tears Forever 4-19-99”) and Eddie Serrato. In very good condition with seam split along the top edge, lower right cut, scuffing, and a light ‘ring of wear.’ The album is not included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

948. R.E.M. Color 7.75 x 9.25 laser print photo of R.E.M. as depicted by artist Matt Groening, featuring Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, and Mike Mills cringing as Homer croons into a microphone, signed in black felt tip by all three members. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 13. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

949. The Ramones. Program 945. Punk Rock. Eight signed photos, seven 9 x 6 book photos

and one 11 x 8.5 cardstock photo, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective singer pictured. Signers are: Tommy Ramone of The Ramones, Cheetah Chrome of The Dead Boys, Michael Davis of the MC5, Graham Parker, Cherie Currie of The Runaways, Fred Smith of Television, Sylvain Sylvain of The New York Dolls, and Marc Bell of Richard Hell and The Voidoids. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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from their final US tour in 1996, 11 x 14, signed on the front cover in silver ink by Joey, Johnny, Marky, and C. J. Ramone. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases to covers and mild handling wear.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

953. Rock Stars Against Drugs. Do It Now - 20 Giant Hits

950. Johnny Rivers and Lou Adler. Photocopied sheet music

album signed on the front cover in silver ink and felt tip by Donovan, Richie Havens, Jorma Kaukonen, Paul Kantner, Jack Casady, Marty Balin, Chris Hillman of the Byrds, Richie Furay of Buffalo Springfield, Mark Volman, and Howard Kaylan. In fine condition. The record is included. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

to ‘Poor Side of Town,’ 8 x 10, one page, signed in black felt tip, “Lou Adler” and “Best Wishes, Johnny Rivers, 2001.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

951. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Color

satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the exterior of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, signed in felt tip by Ernie Isley, Felix Cavaliere, Darlene Love, Little Anthony, Clarence Collins, Ernest Wright, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady, Gregg Rollie, and Michael Carabello (adding “Santana”).

In fine condition, with a few light bends and creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

952. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Color satin-finish 11 x 14

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame promotional composite photo, signed in ink and felt tip by 33 members.

Signers are: Mick Taylor of The Rolling Stones; Don Wilson of The Ventures; Paul Kantner and Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane; Chris Hillman of The Byrds; Artimus Pyle and Billy Powell (deceased) of Lynyrd Skynyrd; Lil’ Anthony, Clarence Collins, and Ernest Wright of Lil’ Anthony & the Imperials; Mary Wilson of The Supremes; Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals; Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford of Creedence Clearwater Revival; Jim McCarty and Chris Dreja of The Yardbirds; Mick Jones of The Clash; Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas, Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads; Herb Alpert, Steve Boone, and Joe Butler of The Lovin’ Spoonful; Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson, and Larry Graham of Sly & the Family Stone; Ralph Johnson and Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire; Scott Asheton of The Stooges; Duck Dunn and Steve Cropper of Booker T & the MGs; Gregg Rolie of Santana; Tom Constanten of Grateful Dead; Brad Whitford of Aerosmith; Bernie Worrell of Parliament Funkadelic. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

954. Richard Rodgers. American com-

poser (1902–1979) best known for the scores to such Broadway hits as Oklahoma, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. Signed book: Musical Stages. First edition. NY: Random House, 1975. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 341 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the first free end page, “To Virginia Jo Smythe with all best wishes from Richard Rodgers.” Light blocks of toning on the front pastedown and signed page, a light crease on the first free end page along the hinge, and some creasing, scuffing and a band of sunning to the dustjacket, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

956. Rolling Stones: Richards and Watts.

Color glossy 12 x 8 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Keith Richards and Charlie Watts. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

957. Rolling Stones: Charlie Watts. Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of

Watts behind his drum set, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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958. The Romantics. Off-white

962. Percy Sledge.

The Essentials CD signed on the front in blue felt tip, “Percy Sledge.” Double-matted, with an unsigned photo, to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

8˝ tambourine, signed on the head in blue felt tip by Wally Palmar, adding, “What I Like About You,” Mike Skill, adding, “The Romantics,” and Coz Canler. Typical discoloration and slight irregularities, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

959. Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Natural

wood-finish Cleca sixstring child’s acoustic guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by Shepherd and also by his main lead vocalist Noah Hunt who adds “Blue on Black.” In fine condition. Oversized.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

960. Zoot Sims. American jazz saxophonist (1925–1985). Classic semi-glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Sims performing on stage, signed in blue felt tip, “Zoot Sims.”

Light corner creasing, toning along the left edge, and rippling along the bottom border, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Sinatra’s Fly Me to the Moon 961. Frank Sinatra. Vibrant color limited

edition 20 x 20 lithograph entitled ‘Fly Me to the Moon,’ numbered #149/150, signed in pencil. In fine condition. Any art signed by Sinatra is quite scarce, as his deteriorating health prevented him from signing complete editions of some of his works. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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963. Grace Slick.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Slick striking a dramatic pose in the middle of the street, signed in black felt tip, “From a Very Strange Woman,—Love To You, Grace Slick.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

964. Grace Slick.

969. John Philip Sousa.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Slick being playfully choked by Janis Joplin, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip by Slick. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

AMQS on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card.

Sousa pens two bars of music and signs underneath, “John Philip Sousa ´98.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

965. Sly and the Family Stone. Souvenir handwritten lyrics from ‘I Want to Take You Higher’ on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet of Sly and the Family Stone stationery, signed “Sly Stone.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

966. Patti Smith. Two

glossy 8 x 10 photos, one featuring a young Smith in punk garb, signed in black felt tip, and an Arista Records publicity photo capturing an older, more sophisticated rocker, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by two tickets from the event where the signatures were acquired.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

967. The Smiths. Color satin-

finish 12 x 12 photo of a Smiths album, signed in black felt tip by Johnny Marr and in blue felt tip by Andy Rourke. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

968. Snoop Dogg. Color glossy

11 x 14 photo of the cover of Blender magazine, signed in silver ink. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

970.

Spinal Tap.

Black-bodied B.C. Rich Bronze series electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink, in character, by David St. Hubbins [Michael McKean], Nigel Tufnel [Christopher Guest], and Derek Smalls [Harry Shearer]. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

971. The Spinners. R&B/soul

vocal group who hit their peak during the 1970s, best known for the hits, ‘I’ll Be Around,’ ‘Could It Be I’m Falling In Love,’ and their collaboration with Dionne Warwick, ‘Then Came You.’ Also known as The Motown Spinners and Detroit Spinners. Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the group in matching tuxes, signed in blue felt tip by Henry Fambrough, Bobbie Smith, Pervis Jackson, Billy Henderson, and John Edwards. In very good condition, with scattered creasing, a tear to the right edge with some adhesive remnant, a few spots of emulsion, and brushing and light contrast to a few of the signatures. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

972. Bruce Springsteen. Born To Run album

signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. Some mild surface creases and some scattered light wear and rubbing to cover, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

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973. Bruce Springsteen. 18

Tracks CD signed on the front cover of the booklet in black felt tip. In fine condition. The CD is included. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

978. Sly Stone. Glossy 11 x 14 photo of Stone performing on stage, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to photo. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100) 974. Mavis Staples. Color satin-

finish 12 x 12 photo of the album art for Live: Hope at the Hideout, signed in silver ink. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

979.

975. Steppenwolf.

Two items: souvenir printed lyrics to ‘Born to be Wild,’ on a violet 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in black felt tip and gold ink

by John Kay, Goldy McJohn, Michael Monarch, and Nick St. Nicholas; and an 8 x 10 cardstock photo of the song’s reclusive writer, Mars Bonfire, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with trivial creasing to the sheet music. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

976. Rod Stewart. Foot Loose & Fancy Free album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Hello Girls, Rod Stewart,” drawing an arrow to his face. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light edge wear. The record is not included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

977. Sting. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Sting singing and playing bass on stage, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Sugarland.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the duo on stage at the CMT Awards, signed in silver ink by Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

980. Swing Out Sister. Unique 7

x 5 postcard featuring the British sophisti-pop band, signed on the front in blue felt tip by Andy Connell and Corinne Drewery.

In fine condition, with minor corning creasing and impressions, and light soiling. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

981. Tavares. Glossy

8 x 8 Capitol Records publicity photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “[Butch] Tavares,” “Ralph Tavares” (signed vertically), “Chubby,” “Pooch,” “Tiny Tavares,” with someone adding the inscription, “To our good friend Howard, From your friends.”

Slight creasing, a few trivial spots of soiling and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

982. James Taylor. Two items: James

Taylor’s Greatest Hits album, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip; and a white pickguard for a standard-size Stratocaster, also signed in blue felt tip. The record is included. In overall fine condition, with scattered wear and light soiling to album cover.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

983. James Taylor.

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo on a young Taylor playing guitar, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

987. Virgil Thomson. American com-

poser (1896–1989) best known for his two operas written with Gertrude Stein. Thomson was also the only composer ever to receive the Pulitzer Prize in Music for a film score (Louisiana Story, 1948). Two items: TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, dated July 5, 1983. Letter to Reverend William Ward. In part: “I am happy that you and your wife enjoy my music. Also that you play it for your new son. I don’t know if it will help him grow mentally but hinder him I know it won’t, and just maybe he will find listening to it a little bit pleasurable. Recent songs that may interest you are ‘What Is It?”; and a glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Father William Ward, very cordially, Virgil Thomson 2/11/85 NYC.” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases to photo. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

988. George Thorogood and the Destroyers. Satin-finish 10 x 8 EMI

984. James Taylor.

Two signed albums: Never Die Young and JT, each signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The records are not included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Records publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by George Thorogood, Steve Chrismar, Billy Blough, Hank Carter, and Jeff Simon. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

989. Three Dog Night. Off-white 6˝ tambourine, signed on the head in blue felt tip, “‘Joy to the World,’ Chuck Negron.” Typical slight irregularities and discoloration to skin, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

985. Tears for Fears. Glossy

11 x 14 photo, signed in black felt tip by Roland Orzabal and Curtis Smith. In fine condition, with a grainy appearance and mild contrast to the signatures. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

990. Peter Tosh. Reggae legend 986.

Richard Thompson. Glossy 10 x 8 PolyGram Records publicity photo of Thompson in a scally cap, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered surface creasing and marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

and former Bob Marley & The Wailers band member (1944–1987).

After an illustrious career with the Wailers and as a solo musician, he was murdered at his home.

Robbery was officially said to be the motivation behind Tosh’s death. Glossy 8 x 10 EMI Records publicity photo of the Rastafarian in sunglasses, signed in the bottom border in black felt tip, “Peter Tosh, Rasta.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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991. Train. Sunburst-

996. Twisted Sister. ‘I Am (I’m Me)’ single, signed on the back in black felt tip by Dee Snider, Eddie Ojeda, Jay Jay French, Mark Mendoza, and A. J. Pero. In fine condition, with a light ‘ring of wear’ to the front and back, and light contrast to two of the signatures.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

finish Cleca six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by Patrick Monahan, Scott Underwood, and Jimmy Stafford. In fine condition.

Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

992. Robin Trower. Blackbodied California ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink. In fine condition. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

993. The Tubes. Glossy 8 x 10 Capitol Records publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip by Fee Waybill, Rick Anderson, Roger Steen, Vince Welnick, Prairie Prince (adding “’89”), and one other. In very good condition, with overall heavy irregular emulsion to the image (apparently from exposure to moisture). RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

994. The Turtles. Color satin-finish 30.25 x 6.75 photo of the printed lyrics to ‘So Happy Together,’ signed in blue felt tip by Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan. Rolled and in fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 995. The Turtles. Souvenir printed lyrics to ‘Happy Together,’ on a violet 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in black and blue felt tip, “Mark Volman, The Turtles,” “Howard Kaylan,” “Jim Tucker,” “Jim Pons,” and “Johny Barbata, 4/1/09,” adding a few musical notes around the signature. In fine condition, with creasing to the bottom left corner and around the edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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997. U2. Color satin-

finish 14 x 11 group photo, signed in black felt tip by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

998. U2: Bono. No Line on the Horizon album, signed in black felt tip on the cover. In fine condition.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

999. U2: Bono. Rolling Stone magazine, dated October 8, 1987, featuring Bono on the cover, signed on the cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few small edge creases and tears and light handling wear. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1000. Van Halen. Color satin-finish 11

x 14 group photo of the original line-up, signed in blue felt tip by Michael Anthony, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and Eddie Van Halen, adding “Van Halen ´04.” In fine condition, with a couple light corner creases and a small spot to background of upper right. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

“If you dig the blues like I dig Crown Royal we doin’ allright!”

1001. Stevie Ray Vaughan. Texas Flood

album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Wayne, If you dig the blues like I dig Crown Royal we doin’ allright!

Stevie Ray Vaughan.”

In fine condition, with a few scattered creases, mainly to edges, and a small label affixed to bottom right corner. The record is included. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1005. Von Trapp Family. Original pro-

gram, 5.5 x 8.5, from the February 28, 1954, performance of the Trapp Family at the Academy of the Holy Names in Albany, New York, signed on the reverse in pencil

by Maria Trapp and Hedwig Trapp, and in ink by Eleanore Trapp, Maria Augusta Trapp (signing “M. A. Trapp”), Werner Trapp (signing “Werner von Trapp”), and by conductor Franz Wasner. In very good condition, with scattered bends and creases from handling, mild to moderate toning and soiling touching most of the signatures, and a few stray ink marks, a prior owner’s name, and staining from an old piece of tape on the front cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1006. Muddy Waters. Promo-

tional broadside for “Muddy Waters, An American Music Man,” 8.5 x 11, signed in blue felt tip by Waters.

In fine condition, with a few light creases and some mild toning. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1002. Velvet Underground. Color glossy 8

x 10 photo of Lou Reed, Maureen Tucker, and Angus MacLise, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1003. Village People. Color satinfinish 11 x 17 photo of a promotional poster for a Village People concert at the Hollywood Bowl in 2009, signed in silver ink and blue felt tip Felipe [Rose], Alex Briley, David Hodo, Jeff Olson, Ray Simpson, and Eric Anzalone. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1004. Warrant. Cherry Pie CD signed on the centerfold of the booklet in silver ink and black felt tip by Jani Lane, Erik Turner, Steven Sweet, Joey Allen, and Jerry Dixon. In fine condition. The CD is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1007. The Who. Color glossy 8 x

10 publicity photo, signed at a private signing in blue felt tip by Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and John Entwistle. In fine condition. Accompanied by three photos taken at time of signing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1008. The Who. Color glossy 8 x 10 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1009. The Who: Roger Daltrey. Glossy 10

x 8 Warner Brothers promotional photo of a young Daltrey draped in a robe trimmed with a piano key design, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Piere, Cheers, Roger Daltrey.”

In fine condition, with light creasing and light brushing to the signature. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1010. Amy Winehouse. Pickguard

from an electric guitar, signed in silver ink “Amy,” adding a heart and a brief sentiment. In fine condition with a few scuff marks. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1011. Bill Withers. Glossy 8 x

10 photo of Withers playing guitar, signed in blue ballpoint, “Your friend, Bill Withers.” Light corner creasing and a more pronounced vertical crease lightly affecting the signature, mild surface rubbing, and a moderate finger print smudge, otherwise fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1012. Woodstock. Two signed photos: color glossy 11 x 14 photo of a Woodstock poster, signed in felt tip by Marty Balin, Arlo Guthrie, Paul Kantner, Country Joe McDonald, Stephen Stills, Pete Townshend, and Leslie West; and a glossy 10 x 8 photo of the stage and the crowd, signed in ink and blue felt tip by Marty Balin, Arlo Guthrie, Paul Kantner, and Jorma Kaukonen. In fine condition, with creasing effecting the top portion of the poster photo. RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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1013. Woodstock. Satin-finish 12 x 18 photo of a promotional poster for the Woodstock Festival documentary, signed in black and blue felt tip by 28 performers. Signers are: Joe Cocker; Arlo Guthrie; Richie Havens; John Sebastian; Leslie West of Mountain; Jack Casady and Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane; Country Joe McDonald; Doug Cosmo Clifford and Stu Cook of Creedance Clearwater Revival; Gregg Rolie of Santana; Tom Constanten of Grateful Dead; Larry Graham, Jerry Martini, Rose Stone and Cynthia Robinson of Sly & the Family Stone; Fito de la Parra, Harvey Mandel and Larry The Mole Taylor of Canned Heat; Ric Lee, Leo Lyons and Chick Churchill of Ten Years After; Jacko, Bowzer and Donny York of Sha Na Na; Tommy Shannon of the Johnny Winter Band; David Sanborn of Butterfield Blues Band; and Jim Fielder of Blood Sweat & Tears.

In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 1014.

Woodstock.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 ‘bird’s eye’ photo of Woodstock, signed in ink or felt tip by Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady, Gregg Rollie, and Michael Carabello (adding “Santana”). In fine condition, with a few light bends and creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1015. Woodstock. Color satinfinish 12 x 18 photo of a promotional poster entitled, ‘Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace, Love & Music,’ signed in felt tip by 21 performers. Signers area: Arlo Guthrie; John Sebastian; Doug Cosmo Clifford of Creedence Clearwater Revival; Marty Balin and Jack Casady of Jefferson Airplane; Fito de la Parra, Harvey Mandel and Larry Taylor of Canned Heat; Larry Graham, Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson of Sly & the Family Stone; Donny York and Jocko of Sha Na Na; Leo Lyons, Ric Lee and Chick Churchill of Ten Years After; Tom Constanten of Grateful Dead; Gregg Rolie of Santana; David Sanborn of Paul Butterfield;Tommy Shannon of Johnny Winter Band; and Jim Fielder of Blood Sweat & Tears. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

1016. Woodstock. Color satinfinish 11 x 14 photo of a Woodstock poster, signed in blue felt tip by 17 performers: Grace Slick, John Sebastian, Melanie, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Juma Sultan, Fito de la Para, Harvey Mandel, Larry Taylor, Wavy Gravy, Steve Knight, Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson, Greg Errico, and Tom Constanten. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1021. Young Rascals. Printed

sheet music to the beginning of ‘Groovin’,’ one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in blue ballpoint by Felix Cavaliere, Dino Danelli, Gene Cornish, and Eddie Brigati. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1017.

Woodstock.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the stage and enormous crowd, signed in blue and black felt tip by 14 performers: Steven Stills, Grace Slick, Wavy Gravy, Melanie, Juma Sultan, Johnny Winter, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, John Sebastian, Steve Knight, Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson, Greg Errico, and Tom Constanten. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1018. Wu-Tang Clan. Color glossy 11 x 8 photo of the Clan, signed in blue felt tip and blue ink

by Method Man, RZA, Raekwon the Chef, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa. Triple-matted to an overall size of 14.5 x 11. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1022. Neil Young. Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Young on stage, signed in-person in black felt tip.

In fine condition, with moderate contrast to the signature against the dark background. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1023. Neil Young. After the Gold Rush album signed inside in silver ink by Young, adding “05.”

Light creasing, scuffing, scratching, and corner bumps, otherwise fine condition. The record is included.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1024. Frank Zappa. Glossy 5 1019. XTC. Green felt tip sig-

natures on a 6 x 4 off-white card, signed by XTC members Terry Chambers, Dave Gregory, Andy Partridge, and Colin Moulding. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

x 7 CBS publicity photo, signed in black felt tip “Frank Zappa.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1020. Young Rascals. Glossy 10 x 8

group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati, Dino Danelli, and Gene Cornish. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1025. Warren Zevon. Glossy 8 x 10 Asylum Records publicity photo, signed in black felt tip, “Warren Zevon.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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classic entertainment Doc Salomon collection

“I have always considered Doc to be my best friend…I can assure you that I will miss him a great deal, for no one could have had a more loyal friend or a more loyal employee than Doc” – Jack Warner

A. M. “Doc” Salomon was more than just a general manager at Warner Bros Studios – he was an integral part of the present day multi-billion dollar production company’s history.

In fact, Doc was one of the organization’s first employees around 1918, having been invited to Hollywood by Colonel Jack Warner himself, performing jobs ranging from janitor to office boy to night watchman, climbing the ranks to prop man, assistant director, and stuntman in the Burbank studio.

Doc was also pivotal in the advent and implementation of sound into Warner Bros films, and it was this exact passion that had his full attention at the time of his tragic, untimely death. On July 5, 1944, while recording the sound effects of robot bombs, the Teddington studio itself fell target to one of these destructive devices, leveling the building…with Doc inside. Virtually nothing remained, except, miraculously, the legacy of photographs we are offering in this auction.

Eventually promoted to general manager of the Hollywood branch, Doc forged many loyal and lasting relationships with Warner Bros stars, including James Cagney. His dedication to the company didn’t go unnoticed, and Jack Warner decided that he wanted to send his trusted friend and employee overseas to manage the Warner Bros British Studios in Teddington, England. There, Doc was the face and the man behind the curtain, hosting a wide array of celebrities and royalty, including the Duchess of Kent.

This is where the story of the Doc Salomon collection begins.

Featuring over 50 pieces inscribed to Salomon, his daughter Maxine Galeazzi, or a distant-cousin by the name of Franklin Goldberg, Doc’s 30-plus years of commitment to Warner Bros lives on through these photos and heartfelt sentiments, each image a surviving testament to the love and respect he garnered from his Hollywood family. Join us as we celebrate the life of a man whose name is synonymous with both Hollywood and Warner Bros Entertainment, Inc., as we offer the recovered collection throughout the pages of this catalog.

Photo: Doc hosting the Duchess of Kent at the Teddington, England studio | Photo: Doc with friend James Cagney at the Burbank studio

1030.

Actors.

Six photos, varying in finish and size, ranging from 7.5 x 9.5 to 8 x 10, one glossy, featuring classic actors, each signed in fountain pen by the respective actor pictured. Signers are: Hobart Bosworth (2, ins), Brian Aherne (Elmer Fryer), Hugh Herbert (Elmer Fryer), Monty Blue, and Guy Kibbee (ins). In very good condition, with light to moderate creasing, moderate silvering to one photo, light contrast to a few of the signatures, and mounting remnants to the reverse of two photos, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the handsome images. Doc Salomon Collection. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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1031. Abbott and Costello.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo from Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To ‘Joe,’ Bud Abbott” and “Lou Costello.” Scattered creases and wrinkles, some surface marks, and brushing to the inscription and Abbott’s last name, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Classic Entertainment

Abbott and Costello receive Universal’s OK to parody “an impersonation of the character of the ‘Frankenstein Monster’” with Lon Chaney, Jr

1032. Abbott and Costello. DS, signed “Bud Abbott” and “Lou Costello,” three pages,

8.5 x 11, March 2, 1951. Agreement between the comedy team and Universal Pictures.

In part: “In connection with the television program in which you are to appear and which is to be presented and broadcast by television on March 11, 1951…you have requested our consent to the use by you on said program of an impersonation of the character of the ‘Frankenstein Monster’…We hereby consent to the use of you an impersonation of said character…Said character shall be impersonated on said program by Mr. Lon Chaney, Jr. The make-up and wardrobe to be used by Mr. Chaney in connection therewith shall be subject to our approval and shall be submitted or referred to us for such approval prior to the broadcast of said program.” Creasing and wrinkling, staple holes at the top, and two filing holes, otherwise fine condition. Outstanding association between one of Hollywood’s most beloved comedy duos…and one of its most celebrated monsters. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1033. Actresses. Six glossy 8 x 10 photos, each signed in felt tip or ballpoint by the respective actress pictured. Signers are: Cyd Charisse (ins), Joan Fontaine, Janet Gaynor, Myrna Loy (ins), Judith Anderson (also signed on the reverse), and Lilli Palmer. In overall fine condition, with scattered bends and creases and slight contrast to the signatures of Anderson and Palmer. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 1034. Actresses. Five glossy 8 x 10 photos of some alluring beauties, each signed in felt tip by the respective actress pictured. Signers are: Janet Leigh, Jane Powell, Angie Dickinson, Martha Hyer, and Juliet Prowse. In fine condition, with some trivial creasing and trimmed edges on two of the photos. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 1035. Actresses. Five original

ink and pencil sketches, all done by an admirer, ranging in size from 7.5 x 9 to 8.25 x 10.5, each signed in ballpoint or felt tip by the respective actress pictured. Signers are: Liza Minnelli, Vanessa Redgrave, Joan Fontaine, Susan Sarandon, and Faye Dunaway. In fine condition, with light creasing and stray pencil rubbings. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1036. Actresses. Sev-

en photos, varying in size and finish, ranging from 7.5 x 9.5, featuring dazzling divas of the stage, each signed in fountain pen by the respective actress pictured. Signers are: Evelyn Venable (ins), Ruby Miller (2, ins), Wini Shaw (ins), Irene Rich (Melbourne Spurr, ins), Jane Wyman (ins), and Louise Fazenda (ins). In very good condition, with mild rubbing, rippling, and silvering, and mounting remnants to the reverse of three photos, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the stunning images or signatures. Doc Salomon Collection. Doc Salomon Collection.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1037. Julie Andrews. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo for the musical My Fair Lady, credited to Leo Friedman, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Morris—Sincerely, Julie Andrews.” Scattered creasing, trivial corner creasing and slightly irregular ink adhesion to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1039. Andy Griffith Show: Frances Bavier. Two black ballpoint signatures, “Frances E. Bavier, ‘Aunt Bea,’ Andy Griffith Show” (one inscribed) on the lined side of individual 5 x 3 cards. In overall fine condition with scattered spots of soiling to the uninscribed card.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1040. Andy Griffith Show: Don Knotts. Glossy 8 x 10 photo

1044. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

of Knotts as the deputy sheriff from the Andy Griffith Show, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with minor creasing along top edge and a few trivial surface dings.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Glossy 7 x 8 photo of the couple posing on the dance floor, signed in brown ink by Astaire and in blue felt tip by Rogers. Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 11.5 x 14.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1041. Andy Griffith Show: Don Knotts. Satin-finish 8 x

10 photo of Knotts from the Andy Griffith Show, signed in blue felt tip, “Don Knotts, Barney Fife.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1045. Adele Astaire. Vintage

matte-finish 9.25 x 13.25 Strauss Peyton portrait, signed in fountain pen “Just Adele Astaire.” Spots of soiling, a few surface impressions, a bit of silvering to the darker areas, and trimmed corners, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1042. George Arliss. Vintage

matte-finish 8 x 10 profile photo of Arliss, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to Doc Salomon, adding a brief sentiment, and “George Arliss.” In fine condition, with light silvering to some of the darker areas, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or crisp signature. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1046. Fred Astaire. Glossy 8 x 10 publicity head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip, “Fred Astaire.” In fine condition, with light surface marks and a crease to the top right. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Desilu takes out a $2.7 million loan 1043. Desi Arnaz. DS, signed “Desi Arnaz,” seventeen pages, 8.5 x 13, November 8, 1961. Loan agreement between Desilu Productions and Bank of America for $2.7 million at a rate of 6-percent a year. The pages are stapled to its original light blue folder. Light creases and bends, a few spots of soiling, and two filing holes at the top border, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Dashing oversized Astaire studio portrait 1047. Fred Astaire.

Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 13 Strauss Peyton portrait of Astaire, signed in fountain pen “Sincerely, Fred Astaire.” In very good condition, with some surface bends, moderate silvering, and trimmed edges. Quite a debonair pose of the famous dancer, seldom seen in this size and from this era.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1050. Roscoe Ates. Vintage

matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 Radio Pictures promotional close-up photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Fred Johnson, Best wishes always, Sincerely, Rosco Ates.” In fine condition, with light soiling and creasing towards the top right corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1051. Malcolm Atterbury.

Fred and Adele take to the dance floor 1048. Fred and Adele Astaire. Vintage matte-

American character actor (1907– 1992) best known for his roles as Bixby in Wagon Train and Lee Reinhard in Dragnet. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Atterbury, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Joseph Shapiro, Sincerely, Malcolm Atterbury, 1/5/60.” In fine condition, with mild creasing to the top right corner.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

finish 9.25 x 13 Strauss Peyton portrait of the performing siblings, signed in fountain pen “Sincerely, Adele Astaire” and “Fred Astaire.”

In very good condition, with moderate silvering, trimmed edges, and poor contrast of Adele’s signature and sentiment against the dark background. An early and attractive pose. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1049. Roscoe Ates. Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Ates in character, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Doc, BBBBBest Wishes always, Rosco Ates, 1936, Fair Exchange Nutz.” In very good condition, with moderate surface marks and rubbing, a few small pin holes, and mounting on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the signature. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1052. Autograph Album. Softcover autograph album, 6.25 x 4.75, signed inside in ink and pencil by more than 50 actors and actresses, some inscribed, most one to a page with a couple back-to-back. Signers include: Laura Hope Crews, Katharine Hepburn, Danny Kaye, Carmen Miranda, Gene Krupa, Sophie Tucker, Larry Adler, Patty Andrews, Mischa Auer, Olga Baclanova, Mitzi Green, Chic Johnson, Joe E. Lewis, Victor Moore, Conrad Nagel, and Cora Witherspoon.

In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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1053. Autograph Album. Softcover autograph album, 6 x 4.5, signed inside in ink and pencil by 50 actors and actresses of the 1940s,

some inscribed, most one to a page with a couple back-to-back. Signers include: Betty Grable, Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Ray Bolger, Ted Shawn, Jimmy Durante, Joe E. Brown, Eddie Bracken, Francis Lederer, Simone Simon, Jane Froman, Eve Arden, Helen Twelvetrees, and Phil Regan. In fine condition with collector notations written on some of the pages, and toning and soiling to some pages including the last page, not affecting Bolger’s signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1057. Lauren Bacall.

1054. Lew Ayres. Glossy 8 x

Three glossy 8 x 10 photos of the alluring actress, one featuring Bacall in a two-piece polka dot outfit, another capturing her in a black satin gown, and the last of Bacall seeking shelter in Humphrey Bogart’s arms, all signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

10 photo of Ayres from the film, All Quiet on the Western Front, signed in black felt tip, “Lew Ayres 1994, Photo 1930!” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1058. Lauren Bacall.

1055. B-Movie Queens. Ink signatures of four deceased B-movie

‘Queens’ on individual off-white cards ranging in size from 3 x 5 to 6 x 4. Signers are: Susan Cabot (ins. with a small photo affixed), Mari Blanchard (ins), Luana Anders, and Laurette Luez. In overall fine condition with light toning. The signatures originated from the inperson collections of Buddy George Marshall or Lee Gold. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1056. Lauren Bacall.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Humphrey Bogart sneaking a peek at Marilyn Monroe’s cleavage, right under the nose of Lauren Bacall, signed in silver ink by Bacall.

In fine condition, with trivial creasing on bottom edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Two satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of the ravishing leading lady, one featuring the actress in a floor-length white gown posing next to a pillar, signed in black felt tip, and the other capturing one of Bacall’s most seductive stares, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1059. Olga Baclanova.

Lovely actress billed as “The Russian Tigress” in her early talking films, she is perhaps best remembered for the 1932 film Freaks. Beautiful vintage sepia matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 close-up photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, all my best wishes, Olga Baclanova.” In fine condition, with trivial corner creases and light silvering to some of the darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Classic Entertainment

1060. Faith Bacon.

Starlet turned burlesque dancer (1910–1956) who incorporated ostrich fans, flowers, and bubbles into her burlesque performances, and even competed with Sally Rand as a fan-dancer at the World’s Fair. She received film acclaim for her sole film role as Maxine in 1938’s Prison Train, but her stardom ended there; in 1954 she lived through an overdose of sleeping pills. Two years later she moved to Chicago in hopes of entering the spotlight once again, but shortly after midnight on September 26 she was walking down the stairs of a hotel when she suddenly opened a window. As a friend grabbed at her skirt, she tore loose and jumped. Her body landed on the roof of a one-story saloon next door; she was 46 years old. Her effects reportedly comprised of just a pair of rented fans and “miscellaneous clothing, one white metal ring, train ticket to Erie, Pa., and 85 cents.” Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the sexy entertainer in a top and nothing else, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Frances Rasiner, My Sincere good wishes! Faith Page Bacon, ‘42.” In very good condition, with moderate creasing and rubbing, and a tear towards the middle of the top edge.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1063. Ina Balin. Attractive vintage glossy 8 x 10 20th Century Fox publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Tom, With all best wishes, Ina Balin.” Light creasing and rippling, and trivial irregular ink adhesion to the end of the signature, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1064. Lucille Ball.

Glossy 8 x 10 CBS promotional photo for Here’s Lucy, signed in purple felt tip, “Love, Lucy Ball.” In fine condition, with light scattered surface creasing. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1061. Carroll Baker. Youth-

ful glossy 8 x 10 head-andshoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Carroll Baker.” Light surface and corner creasing, a few faint marks and some impressions across the facial area, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1062. Josephine Baker. African-American expatriate singer and

dancer (1906–1975), nicknamed the ‘Black Venus,’ who became one of the greatest sensations of Jazz-Age Paris. Glamorous vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in fountain pen, “Souvenir de Josephine Baker.”

In fine condition, with a bit of light edge wear and soiling, and mounting remnants to reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

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1065. Tallulah Bankhead. Attractive vintage 10 x 13 light cardstock photo of a bare-shouldered Bankhead, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, with best wishes and regards, from Tallulah Bankhead.” In fine condition, with light creasing and toning to the edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1069. Brigitte Bardot. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bardot in character, signed in fountain pen.

In very good condition, with scattered surface and corner creasing, and light contrast to the signature.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1066. Brigitte Bardot. Glossy

11 x 14 photo of a scantily clad Bardot, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition, with an authentication label affixed to the bottom right corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1067. Brigitte Bardot. Racy

satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of a leggy Bardot wearing nothing but black panty hose, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1070. John Barrymore. Haunting vin-

tage matte-finish 9.25 x 12 photo of a seated Barrymore, his shadow casting an eerie silhouette against what appears to be a concrete background, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To ‘Doc’ and Mrs. Solomon, with the best wishes, John Barrymore—1926.” Trimmed edges, light silvering to some of the darker areas of the image, a pink pencil notation in another hand, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or signature, otherwise fine condition. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

Impressive image of the legendary Profile 1068. Ethel Barrymore. Ac-

tress (1879–1959) from the famous Barrymore clan whose performance in None but the Lonely Heart earned her the 1944 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Signed book: Memories. Limited edition first edition of 250 copies (this being No. 10). NY: Harper & Brothers, 1955. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.75 x 9.75, 310 pages.

Signed in blue ink on the tipped in limitations page, “Ethel Barrymore.”

In fine condition, with a bit of chipping and soiling to the slipcase. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1071. John Barrymore. Debonair vintage

sepia matte-finish 11 x 14 Clarence Sinclair Bull photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Fred Johnson—with sincerest good wishes, John Barrymore.” Some mild corner creasing and a more pronounced diagonal crease, only lightly affecting the image, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1072. John and Ethel Barrymore.

1076. Batman. Three

different glossy 8 x 10 or 10 x 8 photos of a Batman star in character, each signed in felt tip by the respective actor pictured. Signers are: Adam West (signing “Zap! A. West”), Yvonne Craig (adding “Love”) and Diane McBain (adding “Lisa ‘13th Hat’ BatMan”). In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Vintage ink signature, “Ethel Barrymore,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4.5 album page, and a vintage pencil signature, “John Barrymore,” on a 4.25 x 2.25 beige slip, double-matted with an original vintage photo of the actor, to an overall size of 11 x 16.75. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1077. Batman: Frank and Lee Meriwether Gorshin. Glossy 8

x 10 photo of the Riddler and Cat Woman, signed in black felt tip, “Riddle me this! Where is Adam West & Batman!! Frank Gorshin, 1-5-04,” and “Meow! Sincerely, Lee Meriwether,” adding a small sketch of a cat’s face. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1073. Richard Barthelmess.

Handsome vintage sepia mattefinish 10.75 x 13.5 Elmer Fryer photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, from Dick Barthelmess.” In fine condition, with a few trivial corner creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1074. Richard Barthelmess.

Dashing vintage sepia matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 Elmer Fryer photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, from Richard Barthelmess.” In fine condition, with some silvering to the darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1078. Anne Baxter. Glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures promotional photo for The Ten Commandments, signed in purple felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered light surface and corner creasing, mild surface impressions, and some irregular ink adhesion to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1079. Anne Baxter.

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of a forlorn Baxter breaking bread, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Pour Pierre! Anne Baxter.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1075. Richard Barthelmess. Vintage sepia matte-finish 10 x 13.5 Elmer Fryer photo,

signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Doc, With my very best—Dick Barthelmess.”

Trimmed edges, silvering to the darker areas of the image, mild rippling, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or signature, otherwise fine condition. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1080. Wallace Beery. Eerily

dashing vintage glossy 10 x 13 George Hurrell photo of Beery in a top hat and coat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, Best Wishes—Wallace Beery, Hollywood.” In fine condition, with a few trivial creases and light, scattered surface marks. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1083. Ingrid Bergman. Jovial 4.25 x 6.25 paperstock photo of Bergman lounging and laughing, signed in black felt tip. Matted to an overall size of 6.75 x 8.75. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1081. Ingrid Bergman. Digni-

fied Volpe print, 8.25 x 10.5, picturing Ingrid Bergman from her 1956 film, Anastasia, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a small tear to the right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

“The English language has no ‘polite,’ factual word for this part of the body, no word that doesn’t make the public smile” 1082. Ingrid Bergman. ALS signed “Ingrid,” one onionskin page, 8.25 x 10.5, La Grange Aux Moines letterhead, October 11, 1962. Bergman writes director George Cukor. In part: “How nice of you to send me the clipping about Ibsen. Of course I know where Lovborg shot himself, as it is clearly state in all Scandinavian versions. I fought hard to have it clear in our TV show, but unfortunately the English language has no ‘polite,’ factual word for this part of the body, no word that doesn’t make the public smile, if not burst out in histerics [sic]!! We have a word that you can say as unshockingly, as if you would say ‘he shot himself in the kidney.’ Even in French we are ‘stuck in stomach’! But of course the French are very quick and might get the idea even quicker than Ibsen!!” She has written the last two sentences of her letter vertically along the left side of the page before signing. In fine condition, with light wrinkling and a couple of creases. Handwritten letters from Bergman are uncommon, particularly with such dynamic content regarding playwright Henrik Ibsen’s ‘Hedda Gabler’.Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1084. Busby Berkeley. Iconic

director and choreographer (1895– 1976) whose lavish, elaborate dance numbers defined the look of movie musicals in the 1930s and 1940s. Four books from Berkeley’s personal collection, including two signed: Webster’s Dictionary, signed in blue ballpoint on the first free end page, “Busby Berkeley, 74394 Peppergrass, Palm Desert, California”; The Advanced Real Estate Primer, signed in pencil on the front; Beyond Conflict, bearing a gift inscription to Berkeley and his wife on the first free end page; and the Directors Guild of America: 1973–1974 Directory of Members. In very good condition, with mild to heavy wear, surface creasing, rubbing, paper loss to a dustjacket, some reparative tape to the spine of the dictionary, and some rubbing and contrast to the pencil signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1085. Jacqueline Bisset. Alluring glossy

8 x 10 photo of Bissett pouring a glass of champagne wearing just a long shirt, signed in black felt tip, “Wishing you the best, Jacqueline Bisset.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Scarce and desirable oversized Bogie portrait 1086. Humphrey Bogart. Vintage mattefinish 10.5 x 11 photo of Bogart in a pin-stripe suit, signed and inscribed in black fountain pen, “To Jack Perry, Good luck Jack, Humphrey Bogart.”

Matted and framed to an overall size of 15.75 x 17. In very good condition, with moderate creasing to edges (a crease touching the first letter of his name), some fading, and all handwriting a few shades light but entirely readable. Also, the consignor notes that further border damage is present, but has been tastefully matted out to create a striking visual display. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

1087. Dirk Bogarde. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bogarde perched atop a wooden fence, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Pierre, Dirk Bogarde.” In fine condition, with a few trivial creases.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1088. Humphrey Bogart. Vintage ballpoint

signature, “Humphrey Bogart,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 slip. Doublematted with a handsome color glossy photo, to an overall size of 12 x 18. In fine condition, with scattered surface creasing.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $150)

1089. Humphrey Bogart. Vintage fountain

pen signature, “Humphrey Bogart,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.5 lightly-lined slip. Vertical fold through the end of his first name, moderate toning, two small squares of old tape at the lower corners, and trimmed edges, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1090. May Boley. Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To—Fred Johnson, ‘For Remembrance,’ May Boley.” In fine condition, with light corner creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1091. Ray Bolger. Heavy stock semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bolger in drag, signed in black felt tip, “From Charley[’s] Aunt, Ray Bolger.” A light brush to signature and some light rippling to edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1092. Richard Boone. Vintage

glossy 7 x 9.5 photo of Boone from Hombre, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Peter, Richard Boone.” In fine condition, with some light surface marks and a small tear to the right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1093. Ernest Borgnine. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Borgnine as Quinton McHale, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1094. Carl Brisson. Vintage

matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of Brisson in military garb, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, Best Wishes. Carl Brisson, Hollywood, 1935.” In very good condition, with moderate corner creasing, a small tear to the top edge, and light contrast to the end of the signature.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

An original Brando!

1096. Marlon Brando. Original ballpoint sketch of a man looking over his shoulder, plus several squiggles and scribbles, on a white 11 x 8.5 sheet, signed “MB.” In very good to fine condition, with wrinkling, small rust mark, scattered creases, edge punch holes, and show-through from two printed paragraphs related to events on Brando’s island home of Tetiaroa on the reverse. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A unique work, to say the least! RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce oversized portrait of the silent-era flapper, captured in her prime 1095. Clara Bow. Adorable vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 Eugene Robert Richee close-up photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Fred Johnson, Best Wishes Always, Clara Bow.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing, light toning and areas of soiling, rippling along the top edge, a few tears along the edges, and slightly irregular ink adhesion to the end of the signature. Uncommon in size and format, Bow’s radiant glow and signature make for a stellar addition to any entertainment collection! Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1101. Peter Bull. British character actor (1912–1984) best-known as portraying the abrasive Russian ambassador in the War Room in Dr. Strangelove. Fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Lee, Best Wishes, Peter Bull,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Uniform toning and show-through from collector notations on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. From the in-person collection of Lee Gold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1097. Joe E. Brown. Jovial

vintage sepia matte-finish 10.5 x 13.75 Elmer Fryer photo of Brown perched on a table, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson: With my sincere good wishes for your future happiness, Joe E. Brown, 4/12/31.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1098. Nigel Bruce.

1102. Billie Burke. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Burke playing a piano, signed in fountain pen, “Yours Sincerely, Billie Burke.”

In fine condition, with light corner creasing and mild toning. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

British character actor (1895–1953) best known for his frequent role as Dr. Watson opposite Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Nigel Bruce,” on an orange 5.25 x 4 album page, with a small photo of the actor affixed below the signature.

In fine condition, with creasing to the lower right corner and two trivial ink marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1103. Billie Burke. Actress

1099. Jane Bryan. Radiant

(1884–1970) best remembered for her role as Glinda, the Good Witch of the North in The Wizard of Oz. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Yours Sincerely, Billie Burke, 1909,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4 sheet. In fine condition, with a central horizontal crease and an offcentered vertical crease, neither of which affect the crisp signature.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 Elmer Fryer photo, signed and inscribed, “To Franklin—From one very envious of your living in San Francisco—Sincerely, Jane. P. S. Hope everything turns out alright for your own here’ J.” Affixed to a sheet of heavy cardstock to an overall size of 14.5 x 20. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and light contrast to the signature. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1104. Billie Burke.

1100. Horst Buchholz. Vintage glossy

10 x 8 20th Century Fox publicity photo for Nine Hours to Rama, in which Buchholz had one of his most famous roles.

Signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Pour Pierre, Mes Mes Clerys Voeux, Horst Buchholz.” In fine condition, with a few trivial creases.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Lovely vintage sepia glossy 11 x 14 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. Johnson, with sincerest wishes and happiness. Remembrance, Billie Burke, 1931.” Light creasing, rippling along the edges, and moderate areas of discoloration, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1109. Edward Buzzell. Film director

1105. Carol Burnett. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 photo of the young, smiling actress, signed in black felt tip, “Love, Carol Burnett.” A few trivial creases and marks, and a faint paperclip imprint at the top edge, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1106. Burns and Allen. Vin-

tage sepia matte-finish 7.25 x 9 photo of a frustrated George Burns ready to wallop Gracie Allen with a guitar, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by Allen, “To Robert Killens, Sincerely, George Burns and Gracie Allen.” Double-matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition, with scattered areas of staining and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1110. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Three vintage 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photos, each signed in fountain pen by its respective subject: Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, and Lil Dagover. The photos are affixed to an 11 x 14 board and displayed with an image from The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1107. Richard Burton. Glossy

4 x 5 head-and-shoulders photo of Burton in a suit and tie, signed in purple felt tip. Light surface impressions, irregular emulsion to the borders, and a trimmed edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1108. Richard Burton. Glossy 8 x 10 photo

of an older Burton in a white coat with a cane, signed in purple felt tip, “Richard Burton.” In fine condition, with scattered surface marks.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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(1900–1985) whose credits for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer included the Marx Brothers films At the Circus and Go West (1940), Song of the Thin Man, and the musical Best Foot Forward with Lucille Ball. Fountain pen signature, “Edward Buzzell,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card. Uniform toning a little heavier at the edges and show-through from a small block of toning and pencil notations on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. From the in-person collection of Buddy George Marshall. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1111. Susan Cabot. Beautiful vintage glossy 8 x 10 Universal Pictures publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Anna Marie, Nice meeting you.

Best Always, Susan Cabot.” In fine condition, with scattered surface creasing and dings. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1112. James Cagney. Handsome 7 x 9 light cardstock profile photo, signed in blue felt tip, “James Cagney.” In very fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1113. James Cagney. Striking vintage

sepia matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 Bert Longworth photo of a young Cagney, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Doc, Whose friendship I’ve enjoyed over the years—A grand guy and here’s hoping for a get-together soon.

Sincerely, Jim.” Photo is affixed to a cardboard backing of the same size. In very good condition, with light creasing, a small tear to the right edge, mildly irregular ink adhesion and light contrast to the signature, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1116. Michael Caine. Glossy

8 x 10 photo of Caine as Gonville Bromhead in Zulu, signed in black felt tip, “Best Wishes, Michael Caine.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1117. Michael Caine.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Caine from Get Carter, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best wishes Pierre, Michael Caine.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1114. James Cagney. Dapper vintage

sepia matte-finish 10 x 13.5 profile photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Maxine, A very very sweet little gal, Good luck always, Jim Cagney.”

In very good condition, with mild creasing and rippling, a few small tears along the edges, trimmed edges with green reparative tape which could be matted out, and light contrast to the signature. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1115. James Cagney. Pristine

vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin, Best wishes to a fine lad! Most sincerely, Jim Cagney.” Photo is affixed to a 15 x 20 mount. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and light contrast to the signature. A collector’s notation below the photo credits the image to Elmer Fryer. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1118. Rory Calhoun.

Vintage glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of Calhoun in Red Sundown, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1119. Claudia Cardinale. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a leggy Cardinale sitting in the desert, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1120. Martine Carol. Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 deckle-edge photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Gino,” in French. In fine condition, with mild scattered surface impressions.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1121. Leslie Caron.

Three different glossy 8 x 10 photos, all featuring the beautiful actress in a different costume, each signed in felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered creasing, mild surface marks, and moderate toning to the edges of one photo. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1125. Casablanca: S. Z. Sakall. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 Ger-

man Paramount Pictures publicity postcard photo, signed in black fountain pen, “Szöke Szakall,” adding a word below. In fine condition, with light surface marks and trivial postmark imprints only lightly affecting the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1122. Casablanca: Paul Henreid. Hand-

1126. Richard Chamberlain.

some glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1123. Casablanca: Madeleine LeBeau.

1127. Lon Chaney, Jr. Vintage

Actress best remembered for the role of Yvonne, Rick’s jilted mistress, in Casablanca. Memorable 10 x 8 cardstock photo of LeBeau in a scene with Humphrey Bogart from Casablanca, signed in blue ballpoint “Madeleine LeBeau.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1124. Casablanca: Madeleine LeBeau. French actress

best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic romantic drama, Casablanca. She is also the last surviving cast member. Jet-print 8 x 10 cardstock photo, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best of all, Madeleine LeBeau.” In fine condition, with a grainy appearance to the image.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Warner Brothers promotional photo for Petulia, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Piere, All good wishes—Richard Chamberlain.” In fine condition, with a few light creases and a small tear to the right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

matte-finish 8 x 10 photo publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Luck Chuck, Lon Chaney.”

In fine condition, with corner dings.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1128. Lon Chaney, Jr. Popular character actor (1906–1973) who attained fame playing such classic horror characters as the Wolf Man, Frankenstein’s monster, the Mummy, and the Son of Dracula.

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “Luck George, Lon Chaney,” on a light salmon 5.25 x 2.5 album page, with Chaney using the same “L” to begin both the word “luck” and his first name. Doublematted and framed, with a photo of Chaney in his famed role as the Wolf Man, to an overall size of 13 x 18. In fine condition, with a few stray marks, none of which affect the clean, bold signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Chaplin illustrates his iconic Little Tramp’s trademark trim 1129. Charlie Chaplin. Scarce original vintage signed fountain pen sketch

of his Little Tramp accessories, including a hat, cane, and boots, signed underneath, “‘Good luck,’ Charlie Chaplin, 1944,” on a beige 5 x 4.5 album page.

In fine condition, with surface rubbing, diagonal lines from a magnetic album, and an irregularly trimmed edge. An exceptional, one-of-a-kind sketch that has resiliently stood the test of time, memorializing the man and the persona!

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

1131. Ilka Chase.

Glamorous vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 full-length photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For my darling Freddy who is no longer so formal. Love and kisses and great affection—Ilka—Beverly Hills, Remember? November 1940.” Affixed to a same-sized piece of cardstock. Scattered creasing, staining and soiling, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Scarce and phenomenal large-size Chaplain portrait

1130. Charlie Chaplin. English comic actor, film director and

composer (1889–1977) best known for his work during the silent film era who became the most famous film star in the world before the end of World War I. Magnificent matte-finish 9.75 x 13 portrait of a well-dressed Chaplin captured in a side view, his gaze cast downward, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Aldie Thompson, Faithfully, Chas. Chaplin.” Double cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 19 x 22.5. In fine condition, with faint silvering to some of the darker portions. Uncommon in such an oversized format. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1132. Child Stars.

Six glossy 8 x 10 or 10 x 8 photos of popular child stars, all signed later in felt tip by the celebrity pictured. Signers are: Shirley Temple Black (ins), Margaret O’Brien, Gordon ‘Porky’ Lee, Dorothy DeBora, Johnny Whitaker, and Kathy Garvey. Some have added a character name or brief sentiment. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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“I want to get in T.V. slowly but solidly for exploiting it big—later—if possible” 1133. Maurice Chevalier. ALS, two light blue onionskin pages, 8.5 x 10.5, La Louque letterhead, May 21, 1955. Chevalier writes Don Sharpe. In full: “I am sorry we had such a little time to take in Paris but we will surely have new occasions in the near future. Up to now I have made six 26 minute films with Gammont for T.V. You have seen two of them. William Morris made an offer. N.B.C. saw them and did not decide anything. I am not in a hurry to make more as I want to go to T.V. very prudently, as it should be. Just signed with Paramount through Konher for a picture to make with Billy Wilder in the middle of 1956. And I think it would be right if you had a talk with Konher so that my T.V. work in the future could fit with my picture obligations in America. I have liked you at first sign and I hope we work happily together. In the months to come T.V. is secondary to me—stage and screen come first of course. But I want to get in T.V. slowly but solidly for exploiting it big—later—if possible.” Intersecting central horizontal and vertical folds, light wrinkling, and some edge chipping, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

11 3 4 . C l a u d e t t e Colbert. Mesmerizing

glossy 8 x 10 photo of a wide-eyed Colbert in velvet and pearls, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1136. Claudette Colbert. Two glossy photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, one featuring Colbert in Grecian attire, signed in black felt tip, and the other capturing Colbert in a more somber, sophisticated pose, signed in red felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1135. Claudette Colbert. Adorable glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in purple felt tip, “Claudette Colbert.” In very good condition, with a heavy line of creasing and a few small tears along the top edge, and a tear to the right edge which has been repaired. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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11 3 7 . C l a u d e t t e Colbert. Large color

vintage 9.75 x 12 magazine photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin Goldberg, Sincere good wishes, Claudette Colbert.” Photo is affixed to a 15 x 20 mount. In fine condition, the signature and inscription light, but legible. Doc Salomon Collection.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1138. Claudette Colbert. Beautiful vintage

matte-finish head-shot photo, trimmed to a size of 10.5 x 13.25, featuring Colbert posing with a feather, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, Most Sincerely, Claudette Colbert.” Photo is affixed to a 15 x 19.5. mount. In fine condition, with a few stray pencil marks, none of which affect the bold and vibrant signature, and some creasing, small pin holes, and rough edges to the mount. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1139. Ronald Colman. Ballpoint signa-

1142. Gary Cooper. DS, signed “Gary

Cooper,” five onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, March 7, 1955. Publishing agreement between the actor, George Scullin, and the Curtis Publishing Company of Philadelphia. In part: “Curtis desires to publish in the Saturday Evening Post a series of articles based on the life of Cooper, to be written by Scullin in collaboration with Cooper…Scullin agrees to use his best efforts to prepare a series of eight articles on the life of Cooper, of approximately 6500 words each, based on the material, incidents and other data furnished by Cooper…If Curtis rejects the articles, Curtis will pay Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to Cooper, and Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to Scullin. If Curtis accepts the articles, it will pay Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) to Scullin, through…his literary agent, and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) to Cooper.” Light wrinkling and bends, staple holes along the left edge, and two filing holes at the top, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

ture, “Best Wishes from Ronald Colman, July 1927,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition, with a collector’s notation on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

11 4 0 . R i c h a r d Conte. Glossy 10

x 8 Warner Brothers promotional photo for Ocean’s Eleven, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Pierre, Richard Conte.” In fine condition, with a few trivial creases and surface impressions to the top right. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1141. Gary Cooper.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Gary Cooper,” on an off-white 5.5 x 2.75 slip. In fine condition, with some mild toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Cooper’s California driver’s license, issued the year he won the Academy Award for Sergeant York

1143. Gary Cooper. DS, one page both sides, 5 x 4, October 1, 1941. Cooper’s California operator’s license issued in 1941, filled out in type and signed twice by Cooper, once on each side. Cooper’s personal information is listed on the front, signed as the licensee, and signed again on the reverse by Cooper attesting that all the information given is true. A stamped notation at the bottom indicates Cooper “must wear adequate glasses.” Front also bears a large thumbprint from Cooper’s right hand. In fine condition, with a bit of mild handling wear and a small tape remnant to bottom edge of reverse. Signed twice, this item represents one of the more personal Cooper items we have offered, issued the same year that ‘Coop’ starred in both smash hits, Sergeant York and Meet John Doe. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Movie history is made as Coppola pleads with Brando to star in The Godfather II:

“I always feel stupid bringing up the matter of the Godfather...

I am stalling and stalling because I have the inkling that it may be possible that you will play the young Vito Corleone”

1144. Francis Ford Coppola. Remarkable TLS signed “Francis,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date, but postmarked May 1, 1973. An important letter to letter to Marlon Brando. In full: “I heard you were back from the South Pacific; but I didn’t want to call you because I always feel stupid bringing up the matter of the Godfather. I know you return my calls on a personal and friendly basis, and so I can’t bring myself to misuse that and bring up what is bothering me.

My problem is simply that I am stalling and stalling because I have the inkling that it may be possible that you will play the young Vito Corleone.

I’ve seen in the past, that even a slight possibility may blossom into a fact, and so I’ve tried to kindle this as best I could. I’ve become a real behind-the-scenes monster playing Yablans and Evans and Bludhorn; trying to get them to do what I want. I tell Yablans that he’s the only one who can do it. Then I tell Evans the same thing. I tell them the movie cannot be made without you; I tell Yablans he has to apologize to you. Now Yablans says that he’s trying to do this, and get together on the money and stuff, but you don’t return his call. Evans wants to approach you; but Yablans is terrified that Evans might make it work, where he failed...so he keeps preventing that.

But what it really comes down to is me. Marlon I respect you enormously; and if you told me that you did not want to do it under any circumstances, whatsoever...of course I would accept that, and never mention it again. And if you like, I wouldn’t tell anyone else. I learned a lot from you...one thing being that it’s only a movie, and what’s that compared to everything else there is in the world. At times, I try really hard to imagine what you’re like in your thoughts. I realized that you’ve been in the strange state of adoration and exhibition for 25 years now, intensely...and I think that would have driven me crazy. And the fact that you’re really a good man, and warm, and love people is a tremendous achievement considering that you’ve been in a glass box for half your life. I always to tell you that,...although it has nothing to do with this letter. All I’m saying is that if you will be in this movie; I will do my very best to make it be good; and human, and express the notion that the Mafia is only a metaphor for America and capitalism, which will do anything to protect and perpetuate itself. (I will do this anyway, if you’re not in the film...but if you were in it, it would be better, and you would help me with your ideas as I work on the script.)

If you will not be in it, I will love you no less. All I ask is to please tell me without the shadow of a doubt. I am very happy; having a terrific time up here. After this film I am quitting the movie business, and will do other things that I am excited about (that may involve film).” He then adds his phone number in the lower left corner. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, with vertical fold passing between two letters of signature.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, as well as a September 3, 1975, check receipt for $25,000, and four candid glossy 4 x 5 snap-

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shots of Brando displaying various emotions.

Brando may have taken Vito Corleone to the grave in 1972’s epic The Godfather, but director Francis Ford Coppola had a plan to bring him back from the dead—by portraying a young Vito Corleone in the film’s sequel.

“I’ve seen in the past, that even a slight possibility may blossom into a fact, and so I’ve tried to kindle this as best I could,” Coppola here tells the mega-star, trying to entice him to sign up. Godfather II, released in 1974, served as both a sequel and a prequel to the original, chronicling the story of the Corleone family following the events of the first film while also depicting the rise to power of the young Vito Corleone.

In this one-of-a-kind piece of correspondence, Coppola does everything he can—short of making Brando an ‘offer he can’t refuse’—to reprise the role. Not wanting to damage their friendship, he also adds, “Marlon I respect you enormously; and if you told me that you did not want to do it under any circumstances, whatsoever...of course I would accept that, and never mention it again.” In the end, that was the course Brando took, with the role eventually undertaken by Robert DeNiro.

The consignor of this item was a family friend of Brando and came across the letter while assisting the actor in 1976. Amazed by the content and the fact that no one was aware of the director’s request, he asked Brando if he considered taking the part—to which Brando just shook his and brushed it off as if he had no interest. Nearing the age of 50 at the time, he was starting to put on weight and did not feel up to playing a young Vito Coreleone. Unbelievable scarce—and heretofore unknown—Godfather and Brando content, with great references to the games of upmanship at Paramount Pictures between high studio executives, including Paramount President Frank Yablans, executive Bob Evans, and Gulf + Western Company founder Charles Bluhdorn.

One of the most remarkable Hollywood-themed letters ever made available! Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1145. Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Sheen, and Larry Fishburne. Original

1149. Buster Crabbe. Glossy 8

12-page program, 7 x 11, for Francis Ford Coppolla’s Apocalypse Now, signed in blue felt tip on the cast page by Coppola, Martin Sheen, and Larry Fishburne, adding “A.K.A. Clean.”

In fine condition, with light creasing to the top right corner of the cover, and light wear to the left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1146. Katharine Cornell. Vin-

tage sepia glossy 11 x 14 Vandamm profile photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, with all regards, Katharine Cornell.”

Light corner creasing, mild discoloration along the right edge, and some lightly touched-up sections in the facial area, done in another hand, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1147. Dolores Costello. Hyp-

notic vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Costello wearing an oversized hat and pearls, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For ‘Doc,’ With kindest thoughts, Dolores, 1926.” Light silvering to darker areas of the image, mild areas of rippling, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or signature, otherwise fine condition. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1148. Dolores Costello. Beau-

tiful vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Maxine, With my very best wishes—Dolores Costello, 1927.”

In very good condition, with mild creasing and rippling, a few trivial spots of foxing, and trimmed edges with a tape border to all the edges.

Doc Salomon Collection. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

x 10 photo of a shirtless Crabbe, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Bobby, Best wishes and best health always, Buster Crabbe.” Scattered creasing and impressions, and light brushing to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1150. Lotta Crabtree. A Broadway star

(1847–1924), Crabtree spent much of her youth dancing on stage for miners in the California Gold Rush. A great fan of actress Lola Montez, she eventually became Montez’ protegee. Vintage 3 x 2 calling card imprinted “Miss Lotta, 128 West 59th Street,” signed in fountain pen on the reverse, “Lotta–1908.”

In fine condition, with two trivial adhesive remnants on the left corners.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1151. Tony Curtis. Glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Curtis in a tux with a cigarette dangling from his lips, signed in purple felt tip. Light corner creasing and surface creasing, a few small tears along the top edge, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1152. Dance: Baryshnikov and Godunov.

Glossy 8 x 10 composite photo featuring four headshots from a “Live from Lincoln Center: An Evening with American Ballet Theatre” 1981 program, signed in blue felt tip “M. Baryshnikov,” “A. Godunov,” “N. Makarova,” and “Martine van Hamel.”

In fine condition, with light corner creasing and surface impressions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1153. Dance. TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11 and 8 x 10 respectively, National Corporate Fund for Dance letterhead, December 31, 1978.

Letter of thanks to a contributor. In part: “As the artistic directors of the nine constituent dance companies of The National Corporate Fund for Dance, Inc., we would like to thank you for Chase Manhattan’s gift to the Corporate Fund’s 1978 campaign.

This year more than 125 corporations supported the Fund. Of this total, your company was among those making leadership grants of $5,000 or more. We deeply appreciate this support. Our very existence depends on creativity and talent. We are very fortunate to be working with creative and talented artists who share our dedication in building the best dance repertoire in the world. And, we are equally fortunate that you are helping us by providing some of the support so necessary to accomplish our task.” Signed on the second page in ink and felt tip by Alvin Ailey, Robert Joffrey, Lucia Chase and Oliver Smith of the American Ballet Theatre; Gerald Arpino [co-founder of the Joffrey Ballet]; Alwin Nikolais, Eliot Feld, Murray Louis, Merce Cunningham, Lew Christensen and Michael Smuin of the San Francisco Ballet, and Paul Taylor. In fine condition, with a few light creases to first page and light edge toning to second page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1154. Bobby Darin. Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Darin in character, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Piere, Merci bien, Bobby Darin.” In fine condition, with light, vertical streaks and trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1155. Bette Davis.

Lovely color-tinted vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For Harold Shill from Bette Davis.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1156. Bette Davis.

Striking vintage mattefinish 8 x 10 photo of a polished Davis, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Franklin, from Bette Davis.” In fine condition, with light silvering along the edges. Doc Salomon Collection.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1157. Sammy Davis, Jr. Business check, 7

x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Davis, Jr., “Sammy Davis, Jr.,” payable to John Giddens for $255.92, January 18, 1981. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with expected cancellation stamps only lightly grazing the first letter of the signature, and some light show-through from a cancellation stamp on the reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1158. Sammy Davis, Jr. Glossy 10 x

8 promotional photo featuring Davis, Jr. with Mr. Entertainment on the Mike Douglas Show, signed and inscribed in green felt tip “To Tom, Sammy Davis Jr.” In fine condition, with light surface impressions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1159. Doris Day.

Two different color satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of the award-winning girlnext-door, one of the actress in a pale blue suit and perfectly sculpted hair, signed in black felt tip, and the other of Day framed by a fur collar, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1160. Olivia de Havilland. Two Volpe prints

of Olivia de Havilland, 8.25 x 10.5, one from her 1946 film, To Each His Own, and the other from her 1949 film, The Heiress, both signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with light, scattered creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1161. Olivia de Havilland. Two matte-finish 8

x 10 photos of de Havilland, one featuring the actress in a gown and veil, signed in the top border in blue felt tip, and the other a shot of the glowing beauty in a flowing lace nightgown, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with light creasing and mild rippling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1164. Albert Dekker. Actor who often played aggressive character roles, perhaps most memorably as the double-crossing gang leader in the 1946 classic The Killers. From 1945 to 1946 Dekker served a term in the California legislature representing the Hollywood district. As he got older, Dekker, unlike many actors, turned to the stage rather than television, and achieved great success there and on the college lecture circuit. He accidentally hanged himself in 1968. Original Boston Theatre program, 6.25 x 9.5, from the 1952 production of Gertie, signed in fountain pen by Albert Dekker, Robert Duke, Patricia Wheel, Polly Rowles, Anita Cooper, and Enid Bagnold. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1165. Dolores Del Rio.

Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photo of Del Rio in The Loves of Carmen, boldly signed in fountain pen “Very sincerely, Dolores Del Rio.” In fine condition, with a slight brush and blot to her signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

11 6 2 . O l i v i a d e Havilland. Captivat-

ing vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 close-up photo of de Havilland enveloped in a collar of ruffles, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin, with very very best good (?) wishes, Olivia de Havilland.”

In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges.

Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1163. Olivia de Havilland. Stun-

ning vintage matte-finish 11 x 13.5 Elmer Frryer photo of a glowing de Havilland boasting a beautiful corsage, gracefully signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin, Again and always, Very best wishes, Olivia de Havilland.” Affixed to a sheet of heavy cardstock to an overall size of 15 x 20. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and a bit of light silvering. Doc Salomon Collection.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1166. Cecil B. deMille. Personal check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in type and signed by deMille, payable to Cecil B. deMille Trust for $1194.54, February 18, 1958. A typed notation in the memo field reads “1/2 of cost—a new print of King of Kings.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with a couple of light bends, bank cancellation holes, and faint show-through from expected bank cancellation stamps on the reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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DeMille references his famous films, The Ten Commandments and The Sign Of The Cross 1167. Cecil B. deMille. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Cecil B. DeMille Productions, Inc. letterhead,

July 16, 1936. DeMille writes the treasurer of Boston-based Christianson, MacKinnon & Company.

In part: “Replying to your letter of June 29th in which you state that Dr. James Henry Larson has approached you with a view to interesting you in the production of religious subjects: The pictures of this type that I have made have been very satisfactory both ethically and financially; but with each one, I have experienced great difficulty in obtaining financing from the major distributing companies that handle our pictures. In spite of the happy results obtained from making pictures of this type, there is, nevertheless, a strong prejudice from the producing companies against any picture with a religious motive.” In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds with one passing through his middle initial, and light creasing and mild wrinkling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1168. Marlene Dietrich. Striking glossy

9.25 x 7.5 publicity photo of Dietrich sprawled out in a lawn chair, signed in black felt tip. Scattered creasing, surface impressions, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1169. Marlene Dietrich. Hyp-

notic glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed vertically in gold ink, “Marlene Dietrich.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Dietrich embraces her feminine glamour in this striking oversized portrait 1170. Marlene Dietrich. Stunning vintage textured matte-finish photo, trimmed to a size of 10.5 x 13.25, featuring Dietrich in a black feathered costume and diamonds, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, Cordially, Marlene Dietrich.”

Photo is affixed to a 15 x 19.5. mount. In very good condition, with scattered spotting, light areas of discoloration with some affecting the facial area and signature, silvering to the darker areas of the image, light brushing to the inscription and signature, and some creasing, small pin holes and rough edges to the mount. This particular Dietrich image has it all: a full vintage signature, desirable and uncommon size, and an amazing pose! Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1175. Kirk Douglas. Debonair

1171. Marlene Dietrich. Glossy

glossy 8 x 10 photo of a suit-andtie clad Douglas, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

8 x 10 photo of the sultry actress in a black ruffled gown, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases towards the right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1172.

Directors.

Three glossy 8 x 10 photos of famous film directors, each signed in black felt tip. Signers are: John Cassavetes, John Huston (ins), and King Vidor (ins). In overall fine condition with scattered bends and creases and a somewhat shaky ‘old age’ signature from Vidor. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1173. Robert Donat. Vintage

glossy 5.25 x 7 double weight photo, signed in fountain pen.

Irregular blocks of light silvering, scattered surface marks and impressions, and a bit of light signature contrast, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1177. Melvyn Douglas. Vintage glossy 9.5

x 7 photo of Douglas as Homer Bannon in Hud for which he won an Oscar, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Uncommon in signed photos from his Academy Award-winning role. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1178. Marie Dressler.

Exceedingly early image of the young, blossoming bombshell 1174. Diana Dors. Glamor-

ous vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.25 photo of an elegant and busty Dors, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint,“To Joe, With all my sincerest wishes, Diana Dors.” In very good condition, with moderate overall creasing, trimmed edges, a few light dings, some light paper clip impressions along the top edge, and rippling to the right edge. Such fresh and youthful poses of Dors are uncommon, and this is an exquisite example. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

Vintage glossy 9.75 x 12 Apeda portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Am looking at my dear little Sylvia with eyes full of Love, Marie Dressler.”

A few creases and surface scratches, pinholes and circular impressions at all four corners, surface impressions from a notation on the reverse, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1179 Mary Duncan. Gorgeous

vintage sepia matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 full-length Russell Ball photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, with only best wishes, Mary Duncan.” In fine condition, with mild areas of silvering, lightly trimmed edges, and light contrast to the end of the signature.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1180. Isadora Duncan. Pioneer of modern

dance, encouraging a spontaneous personal style. After European concert successes, she founded schools of dancing in Gemany, the USSR, and the US. She was strangled by a scarf caught in a car wheel in 1927. Brief ALS in French, one page, 5.5 x 7.25, Hotel Westminster Rue de la Paix, Paris letterhead, January 10, 1919. Untranslated letter regarding an order of new drapes. Intersecting folds, light creasing, mild toning along the edges, and a small tear to the right edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1184. Clint Eastwood. Color glossy

14 x 11 photo from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to bottom corner.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1185. Clint Eastwood. Color glossy 14

x 11 photo of Eastwood as Josey Wales, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with an authentication label affixed to lower right corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

11 8 1 . E l e o n o r a Duse. Italian actress

(1858–1924), contemporary of Bernhardt.

Vintage ink signature, “Eleonora Duse, 1902,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.5 lightly-lined slip. In fine condition, with light, intersecting folds, one vertical fold through a single letter of the signature, and a collector’s notation underneath the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1182. Robert Duvall.

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Duvall from his memorable performance in Apocalypse Now, signed in black felt tip, “Bob Duvall.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1186.

Easy Rider.

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo from the film, signed in blue felt tip by Peter Fonda and in black felt tip by Dennis Hopper.

In fine condition, with some mild bending and rippling along the edges.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1183. Clint Eastwood and Eli Wallach. Color glossy 10 x

8 photo of Clint Eastwood and Eli Wallach from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, signed in-person in black felt tip by Eastwood and in blue felt tip by Wallach. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1187. Easy Rider. Classic color matte-finish 12 x 8 photo from Easy Rider, signed in-person in blue felt tip by Jack Nicholson, Peter Fonda, and Dennis Hopper. In fine condition, with a few surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1191. Duane Eddy. Handsome vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-andshoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Paul, Good luck to you always, Duane Eddy.” Scattered surface and corner creasing, show-through from stamp on reverse, and some light brushing and contrast to the signature, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1188. Shirley Eaton. Charming glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip, “Best Wishes, Shirley Eaton.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

The original Tin Man of Oz! 1189. Buddy Ebsen. Actor (1908–2003) best known for his role on The Beverly Hillbillies but also the first actor cast as the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Ebsen in costume as the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, signed in black felt tip, “Best Wishes, Buddy Ebsen.” In fine condition. An unusual pose and a great part of movie trivia, as Ebsen was forced to drop out of the legendary film after developing an allergy to the makeup. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1190. Buddy Ebsen. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ebsen as Dr. Wolh from The Interns, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Paul, Best wishes, Buddy Ebsen.” Some scattered surface creasing and marks, and a typed cast roster from the film affixed to the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1192. Barbara Eden. Glossy 8 x

10 photo as Jeannie, signed in blue felt tip, “Barbara Eden, ‘Jeannie.’”

In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1193. Taina Elg. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of a bare-shouldered Elg, signed in blue ink.

Trivial scattered creasing, some light rippling to emulsion, and light brushing to the end of the signature, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Renowned Russian film director flaunts American prosperity

1194. Sergei Eisenstein. Revolutionary Soviet Russian film director and

film theorist (1898-1948) noted in particular for his silent films Strike, Battleship Potemkin, and October, as well as historical epics Alexander Nevsky and Ivan the Terrible. ALS, in French, on the correspondence side of a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, June 9, 1930. Eisenstein sends a view of a huge Chicago building to impress his young friend with America’s prosperity. In full (translated): “All my affection to my little Renaud. It is from here that I think of you.” Uniform toning and overall light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Eisenstein’s autograph is one of the rarest among major film directors. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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1195. Julius J. Epstein. Screenwriter

1199. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

(1909–2000) best remembered for the unproduced play Everybody Comes to Rick’s that became the Academy Award-winning screenplay for the film Casablanca. Ink signature, “Julius J. Epstein,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition with light toning, a spot of soiling at the bottom border, and show-through from blocks writing on opposing side. From the in-person collection of Lee Gold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Remarkably early vintage sepia matte-finish 10.75 x 13.5 Elmer Fryer photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, With the best from—Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.” Light creasing to the top left corner, a few light spots, and moderate silvering to the darker areas of the image, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1200. Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. Vintage

1196. Madge Evans. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Evans posing in a bathing suit and heals, signed in black felt tip, “Best Wishes, Madge Evans.” Scattered surface and corner creasing, light surface marks, and irregular emulsion along the edges, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

matte-finish sepia 8 x 10 photo of the swashbuckling, ever-smiling hero of the silent screen, signed in fountain pen, adding a brief sentiment and the date “1928.” In fine condition, with some creasing and staining to the border of the photo, not affecting the writing.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1197. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Glossy 10

x 8 photo of Fairbanks, Jr. as Sinbad, signed in black felt tip, “Good luck!

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.” In fine condition, with light wear to the corners.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1201. Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. Handsome vintage sepia

1198. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Suave vintage sepia 8 x 10

cardstock photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For ‘Doc,’ I don’t always look this way, it just happened, Best every, ‘Doug’ Fairbanks, Jr.” In very good condition, with light rubbing, a small tear to the left edge, scattered soiling to the background, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or crisp signature. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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textured-finish 10.5 x 13.75 headand-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, Very Sincerely, Douglas Fairbanks, 1929.” In fine condition, with very light surface marks. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1202. Federico Fellini. Glossy

8 x 10 close-up photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip to “Steve Juscik” with a brief sentiment in Italian. In fine condition, with scattered creases and surface impressions touching his facial area.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Gorgeous seldom-seen portrait of the tragic actress

1203. Frances Farmer. Promising American actress (1913–1970) whose career was cut short by alcoholism. She retired from films in 1942 and spent a large part of the remainder of her life in mental institutions, dying of cancer at 57. Rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo from 1936, signed in fountain pen, “Frances Farmer, July 31 ‘37.” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and a bit of mild surface rubbing. Farmer is decidedly scarce in signed photos, and this phenomenal portrait is likely the finest you will ever see. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1204. Jose Ferrer. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Pour Pierre, Jose Ferrer.” In very good condition, with scattered light creasing, small pin holes to the corners as well as creasing to the corner tips, and slight contrast to the inscription and signature. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1207. Errol Flynn.

Personal check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Flynn, payable to Beverly Hills Transfer & Storage Co. for $10.50, March 5, 1947. In fine condition, with expected cancellation holes and stamps. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1205. Stepin Fetchit. Glossy 8

x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of a young Fetchit, signed and inscribed (in his shaky elderly handwriting) in purple ink, “To Ron Samuels, From Stepin Fetchit.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing and impressions. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Fields agrees to a 1946 appearance on the Chase and Sanborn program

1206. W. C. Fields. DS, signed “W. C. Fields,” one page, 8.75 x 14, March 13,

1946. In part: “This is an agreement covering the services of yourself…on the Chase and Sanborn program on March 24, 1946…For all the services and rights mentioned herein, we are to pay you the sum of Thirty-five hundred ($3500.00) dollars. Payment will be made within ten days after broadcast.” In fine condition, with two horizontal filing folds and two filing punch holes at the top of the page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Fields signs on for George White’s Scandals for the 1922 season 1208. W. C. Fields. DS, five pages, 8.5 x 13, July 21, 1922. Agreement between Manager George White and W. C. Fields (artist). In part: “The Manager [George White] hires the Artist to render services as comedian in such role or roles commensurate with the standing and reputation of the Artist, and not in any minor or subordinate role in the play ‘George White’s Scandals…The term of employment shall be the run of the said play, during the theatrical season 1922–23, which said season is agreed to begin on or before the 28th day of August, 1922, and to end on the 1st day of June, 1923…” Fields is to be paid a weekly salary of $900 and “shall have the right to play in motion pictures, and to write and to produce sketches or plays or any composition designed for public or private presentation, so long as any of such work does not interfere with the due performance by said Artist of this agreement.” The fifteenth term states: “XV. This contract is conditional and tentative upon the present negotiations between the Artist and Mr. Lee Shubert for the Artist’s personal services for the coming theatrical season, not terminating in a binding agreement; otherwise to be in full force and effect.” Fields has crossed out this portion, initialing it “W.C.F.” Signed at the top of the last page, “W. C. Fields,” and also signed by White. Fields has also written on an outside panel of the folder, “add—shall not go on before 9’ o’clock.” Document is still contained in its original legal folder. Several horizontal folds, one directly above Fields’s signature, a paperclip to top of first page, and a uniform shade of toning to pages, otherwise fine condition. Fields is credited as one of the three writers of the ‘book’ of the play; the music was by none other than George Gershwin. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1209. Errol Flynn.

Vintage fountain pen signature on an off-white 5 x 3 card, with a small picture of Flynn affixed to the top right corner. In very good condition, with mounting marks to the corners from previous display, collector’s notations along the edges and to the reverse, and a removed inscription, still visible. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1210. Errol Flynn. Handsome vintage glossy 8 x 10 Elmer Fryer photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin, Best luck!

Errol Flynn.” In fine condition, with overall moderate rippling, and the signature and inscription a couple shades light. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1211. Henry Fonda.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Mush, Best wishes, Henry Fonda, Sept.

12, ‘38.” In fine condition, with a few streaks and faint scratches to the emulsion touching part of the date, and an area of soiling at the lower right border.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1215. Margot Fonteyn. Beautiful

3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Fonteyn on stage, signed in the bottom border in brown felt tip. In fine condition, with mildly irregular ink adhesion to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1216. Margot Fonteyn. Sophisticated 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Fonteyn in a ruffled blouse, signed in blue felt tip. Light surface creasing, dings, and rippling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1212. Jane Fonda. Glossy 8 x

10 head-shot photo of Fonda as Barbarella, signed in ink. In very good condition, with scattered surface and corner creasing, a small tear to the top edge, and irregular ink adhesion to the signature. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1213. Peter Fonda.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo from Easy Rider, signed in-person in blue felt tip, “Peter Fonda 2000.”

In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1214. Joan Fontaine. Two satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of the British beauty, one head-and-shoulders shot, capturing her sophisticated beauty, signed in black felt tip, and the other of the actress and Laurence Olivier from the film Rebecca, signed in silver ink by Fontaine.

In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1217. Kay Francis. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Doc Salomon, very best wishes always—Kay Francis.” In very good condition, with scattered surface marks and dings, trivial silvering to some of the darker areas of the image, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image and signature. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1218. Kay Francis. Timeless vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 headand-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin, Best wishes—Kay Francis.” In fine condition, with a light area of scratches towards the top of the image. Doc Salomon Collection.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1219. Kay Francis. Vintage

matte-finish 10.5 x 13.25 Elmer Fryer photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin, my best wishes, Kay Francis.” Photo is affixed to a 15 x 20 mount. In fine condition, with mild silvering at two corners and light contrast to the signature. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1220. Pauline Frederick.

Sophisticated vintage sepia mattefinish 9 x 12.5 profile photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Doc, With kindest regards, Pauline Frederick.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or bold signature. Doc Salomon Collection.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1223. Ava Gardner. Racy glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gard-

ner clad in black lace lingerie, signed in blue felt tip, “Best Wishes, Ava Gardner.” Scattered surface and corner creasing, and a small adhesive remnant to the lower left corner, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1221. Annette Funicello. Vin-

tage glossy 7.25 x 8 close-up photo of the beautiful actress, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Paul, Sincerely—Annette Funicello.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and some irregular ink adhesion to the inscription and signature. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1222. Clark Gable. Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Gable, payable to Southern California Gas Co. for $10.42, September 18, 1949. A couple light bends, pencil notations to lower edge, and cancellation holes over first couple letters of signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1224. Ava Gardner. Tempting satin-finish 5 x 7 photo of Gardner sporting a two-piece bathing suit, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1225. Ava Gardner. Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Gardner in character, elegantly signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and slightly irregular ink adhesion. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Garland pens a vibrant signature on a memento from the Copacabana 1226. Judy Garland. Souvenir photo folder from the Copa-

cabana nightclub, New York, 11 x 9.5, featuring an illustration of a ‘Copa Girl’ on the cover, signed on the front in blue ballpoint, “Judy Garland.” In very good condition, with scattered surface and corner creasing, and mild spots of soiling, none of which detract from the crisp, bold signature against the white background. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1227. Judy Garland. Menu from the world-famous Cocoanut Grove, 8.5 x 11.25, signed on the front black ballpoint, “Judy Garland” and also by “Phyllis Diller” who has added a sketch. Scattered staining to the front and back covers, heavier at the top left corner, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1230. John Gielgud.

Three items: two vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photos of Gielgud, one of him in character as Hamlet, signed in blue ballpoint, “John Gielgud, Hamlet, 1929,” and the other a striking shot of the young actor in a suit and tie, signed in black ink, “John Gielgud, with my best wishes, 1930”; and a program for the play Crime and Punishment, signed in black ink. In very good condition, with light soiling, surface marks, light contrast to one of the signatures and light brushing to another. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1228. Janet Gaynor. Charming glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Janet Gaynor.” In fine condition, with trivial creasing and spots of foxing towards the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1229. John Gielgud. Pensive vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gielgud with his face in hand, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Doc, Affectionate Greetings, John Gielgud, Disraeli, 1940.” In very good condition, with scattered surface creasing, rubbing and rippling, slight contrast to the signature, and mounting remnants on the reverse. Doc Salomon Collection. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1231. Gilligan’s Island. Two items: colorized glossy 10 x 8 photo

signed in blue felt tip by Russell Johnson and in black felt tip by Tina Louise, Dawn Wells, and Bob Denver (adding “S.O.S., ‘Gilligan’”); and a black felt tip sketch of an uncharted desert isle on a 10.5 x 7.5 card done by creator Sherwood Schwartz, signed “Gilligan’s Island, Sherwood Schwartz 1999,” and also signed in black felt tip by Dawn Wells and Tina Louise. In overall fine condition with an irregularly cut left edge to the sketch. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1232. Gilligan’s Island. Glossy

8 x 10 Gilligan’s Island cast photo, signed in blue felt tip by three of the castaways: “Tina Louise,” “Russell Johnson, The Professor,” and “Dawn Wells, ‘Mary Ann,’” and in black felt tip, “Bob Denver, ‘Gilligan.’” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1236. Gone With the Wind: Gable and Leigh.

1233. Jackie Gleason. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Gleason as Gigot, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Pierre, Jackie Gleason.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1234. Paulette Goddard. Vingtage glossy 8

1237. Gone With the Wind: Ann Rutherford. Two identical

x 10 photo of Goddard in an elaborate gown, signed in fountain pen, “Paulette Goddard.”

Scattered surface and corner creasing, light rippling along the top edge, and mounting remnants on the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

glossy 8 x 10 photos of Rutherford in character, each signed in felt tip, “Ann Rutherford, ‘Carreen.’” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1238. Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ruth

1235. Gone With the Wind.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of a Gone With the Wind poster, signed in felt tip by Ann Rutherford, Butterfly McQueen, Cammie King, Rand Brooks, Marjorie Reynolds, Eric Linden, Frank Coghlan, and William Bakewell. A few stars have added their character names. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Fabulous vintage ink signatures of Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh on individual 3.5 x 2.25 album pages. Double matted and framed with a gorgeous, crystal clear unsigned 11 x 14 color photo of Rhett and Scarlett, to an overall size of 17 x 24. In fine condition, with some brushing to Clark Gable’s signature. Exceptionally attractive display piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Gordon and her husband, Garson Kanin, in a casual pose signed in black felt tip by both with Kanin adding “17–V–83.”

In fine condition, with light scattered creasing and two chips at the left edge.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1239. Ruth Gordon. Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 Van Damm studio photo, signed in black ink at the extreme bottom white border. In fine condition, with lower right corner crease and a few surface bends.

The original caption and photo credit is affixed to the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1240. Gloria Grahame. Two playful

glossy 4 x 5 photos, one of Grahame dangling a stuffed giraffe over a baby in a crib, signed in purple felt tip, and the other featuring the actress in a bathing suit, holding two sticks of dynamite, also signed in purple felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1241. Gloria Grahame. Mes-

merizing glossy 8 x 10 photo of Grahame enveloped in a frame of white feathers, signed in black felt tip, “Best Wishes, Gloria Grahame.”

In fine condition, with scattered surface creasing and light paper loss along the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1242. Cary Grant.

Felt tip signature, “Cary Grant,” on a yellow 5 x 3 card, with a small photo of Grant affixed to the top left corner. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1243. Cary Grant. US Savings Bond gift envelope, 7.5 x 3.5 closed, filled out in red felt tip by Grant to Florence Grant.

Signed “Cary Grant, with every good wish for Christmas, 1971–2.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1245. Sydney Greenstreet. Acclaimed char-

acter actor (1879–1954) best known for his memorable roles in The Maltese Falcon and Casablanca.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Best wishes, Sydney Greenstreet,” on a yellow 3 x 1.5 irregularly clipped slip, affixed to an off-white 3.5 x 2 slip. In fine condition, with light showthrough from notations on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Uncommonly sized image of the Academy Award–winner 1246. Hugh Griffith.

Welsh actor (1912– 1980) who won an Academy Award for his supporting role in the 1959 epic Ben-Hur. Glossy 7 x 9 photo of Griffith as O’Shea from The Day They Robbed the Bank of England, signed in blue ballpoint, “Sincerely, Hugh Griffith.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges, and slightly irregular ink adhesion and skipping to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1247. Alec Guinness. Glossy

8 x 10 photo of the smiling actor, signed in red felt tip, “Good wishes, Alec Guinness.” In fine condition, with a few trivial corner bends and a mild spot of soiling near the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1244. Dolores Gray.

Three glossy 8 x 10 photos of the sultry actress, two featuring her in different exotic costumes and the other capturing the actress shrouded in shadows, each signed in blue ink. In fine condition, with scattered creasing, light rippling, and a few areas of light toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1248. Julie Harris. Glossy 8 x 10

photo of Harris being held by James Dean in East of Eden, signed in silver ink, “With Love, Julie Harris, 2009.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1251. William S. Hart. Vintage

sepia matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of the cowboy, signed and inscribed in purple fountain pen, “To my friends, Mr. & Mrs. Doc Solomon, from William S. Hart, Tumbleweeds.”

Light surface marks, trimmed edges, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or signature, otherwise fine condition. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1256. Tippi Hedren. Glossy 8

x 10 photo of Hedren and a feathered friend, signed in silver ink by Hedren, adding a couple quick bird sketches and three small hearts. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1258. Jim Henson. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Henson surrounded by his Muppet friends, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1260. Audrey Hepburn and Lillian Gish.

Haunting glossy 10 x 8 promotional photo from The Unforgiven, signed in blue felt tip by Audrey Hepburn and Lillian Gish.

In fine condition, with scattered creasing and light toning around the edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

Columbia Pictures’ top star signs at her peak

1252. Rita Hayworth. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures

promotional photo, with official Columbia stampings on the verso, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Pat, Best Wishes, Rita Hayworth.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered small creases, areas of faint discoloration to image, and uniform irregular ink adhesion to signature. Despite its flaws, a great, lesser-seen image from the sexy starlet’s peak of fame. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1261. Audrey Hepburn. Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Hepburn and Sean Connery from Robin and Marian, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Tony, Audrey Hepburn.” In fine condition, with a few light surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

“Wayne is one of my favorites” 1253. Howard Hawks. Versatile and highly influential film director (1896–1977) who helmed such classics as Scarface, Bringing Up Baby, Sergeant York, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Felt tip signature, “Howard Hawks,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card, adding on the reverse “about 40 films” and “Wayne is one of my favorites.” In fine condition, with a small stain, tiny corner creases, and slight show-through from writing on opposing sides. A unique first-person response as Hawks identifies his “favorite”—John Wayne—whom he directed in Red River, El Dorado, Rio Bravo, and Rio Lobo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1262. Audrey Hepburn. Vintage glossy

9.25 x 7 photo of Hepburn in Love in the Afternoon, signed in fountain pen.

In fine condition, with trimmed edges and a bit of light contrast to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“On Golden Pond was filmed in Center Harbor and on Squam Lake in New Hampshire” 1263. Katharine Hepburn.

TLS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, July 5, 1984. Hepburn responds to a fan. In full: “On Golden Pond was filmed in Center Harbor and on Squam Lake in New Hampshire. Thank you for your nice letter.” In fine condition, with a few small creases, two horizontal mailing folds crossing her name, and faint mirroring of a couple letters of type. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Hepburn includes a scarce signed photo in correspondence to an old friend

1265. Katharine Hepburn. Three items: ALS, one page, 6 x 8,

personal letterhead, dated September 20, 1984. Hepburn writes to her friend Gayle. In full: “Thank you for the very pretty card. Your grandmother & I are old friends so it was very nice to have a word from you. I hope you’re as pretty as your picture.”; a 3.5 x 6 semi-glossy photo of Hepburn bathed in light, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip, “For Gayle, Katharine Hepburn”; and a TLS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, dated September 29, 1984. A letter to Kate Murray, in full: “Here you are and one for Gayle—Happy Christmas.” Under her signature, Hepburn adds, “Thanks for letter.”

In fine condition, with scattered creases to second letter and a couple brushes and irregular adhesion to signature and inscription on photo.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce Hepburn self-portrait 1264. Katharine Hepburn. Three items: TLS, one page,

6 x 5.5, personal letterhead, dated “XII–23–1992.” Hepburn writes a brief thank you letter to a fan; an unsigned handwritten list, mostly in pencil, on a yellow 5 x 8 lightly-lined sheet.

Hepburn lists 22 of her films including: Bill of D[ivorcement], Chris S[trong], Little Women, Spitfire, Bringing Up Baby, Philadelphia Story, African Queen, and Adam’s Rib; and an original ballpoint self-portrait on an identical size lined page.

In very good condition, with some scattered spotting and creasing to list, and overall creasing and wrinkling to sketch.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Even Herrmann’s autograph exudes Greatness!

1266. Alexander Herrmann. Magician (1844–1896), better known as Herrmann the Great, considered by those who witnessed him perform as the greatest magician they ever saw. Uncommon fountain pen signature, “A. Herrmann,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3 album page. In fine condition, with scattered toning. An exceedingly rare and beautifully robust signature from the legendary illusionist. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1267. Jean Hersholt.

Prolific character actor (1886–1956) best known for playing Shirley Temple’s grandfather in Heidi; and also well known for his humanitarian efforts; the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, a special Oscar, was established in his honor. Vintage pearlfinish 8 x 10 photo of the seated actor holding his pipe, signed in fountain pen, “Best regards, Jean Hersholt.” In very good condition, with a few light creases, mild edge wear, light silvering to darker areas of image and background, and surface impressions to right side. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1271. Beatrice Houdini. Vintage foun-

tain pen signature, “(Me Too), Beatrice Houdini,” on an irregularly clipped off-white 3.5 x 1 slip, affixed to a 5 x 3 off-white card. Light toning and soiling, and slightly irregular ink adhesion to the end of the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1268. Bob Hope.

Vintage glossy 7 x 9.25 head-and-shoulders photo, vibrantly signed in fountain pen. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1269. George Hopkins. Costume designer

and set decorator (1896– 1985) who designed Theda Bara’s famous Cleopatra costume, as well as sets for Casablanca. Hopkins had a professional and intimate relationship with silent film director William Desmond Taylor, whose unsolved murder was one of early Hollywood’s biggest scandals. On the 1922 morning that Taylor’s body was found, Charles Eyton instructed Hopkins to remove a basket of documents from the murder scene, and Hopkins obeyed. Scarce ballpoint signature, “Thank you, George Hopkins,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card. In fine condition, with mild toning to edges. Signature originates from noted Hollywood collector Buddy George Marshall. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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“Handcuff Houdini” takes Europe by storm 1272. Harry Houdini. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of

the formally attired Houdini seated in a chair, signed in fountain pen, “Harry Handcuff Houdini, Oct 14/1904.” Reverse bears correspondence from a gentleman to a man at The British Schools, who casually adds in his last sentence, “Have sent you an autograph postcard of my friend Houdini.” In very good condition, with a few light creases, scattered edge and surface wear, light show-through from postmarks and stamp on reverse, and scattered soiling to correspondence side. A handsome portrait with Houdini’s desirable “Handcuff” signature signed shortly before his triumphant return to the US. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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The cast and crew of the Academy Award-winning How Green Was My Valley in an unbelievable presentation 1273. How Green Was My Valley. Signed

book: How Green Was My Valley. Later printing. NY: The Macmillan Company, 1941. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 495 pages. Signed in ink on the inside board on the first nine pages, including the half-title and title pages, by several stars of the 1941 film.

Signers include: Roddy McDowall, Maureen O’Hara, Walter Pidgeon, Donald Crisp, Barry Fitzgerald, Sara Allgood, Anna Lee, T. Arthur Hughes, Richard Fraser, and Evan H. Evans.

Many of the signers have added their character names or a brief sentiment. The book is also signed by members of the Welsh Choir that provided singing for the film, and supporting cast and crew members. In very good condition, with spine and some interior pages a little loose but still fully intact, uniform toning, scattered soiling, a few creases and wrinkles, and soiling to the boards with the original owner’s name noted on the front cover. According to the consignor, this book was originally signed for her mother. A personal, one-of-a-kind souvenir from one of the most iconic films in Hollywood history—one that captured the 1941 Best Picture, beating out Citizen Kane, The Maltese Falcon, Suspicion, and Sergeant York. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1274. Olin Howlin. Vintage matte-

finish 11 x 13.75 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Dear George, From the guy who shot ‘Belle Starr.’ Olin Howlin.” In fine condition, with some irregular ink adhesion to some words, slight rippling, and a strip of staining at the top edge. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1275. Martita Hunt.

English actress (1900– 1969), she played the embittered Miss Havisham in David Lean’s 1946 adaptation of Great Expectations. ANS, one page on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.5, Barclay [Hotel] letterhead, no date. Hunt apologizes for neglecting to send a promised autograph, admitting “your card is lost—will this do?” One the reverse of the second integral page, Hunt also pens, “‘To be alive is to be fortunate.’ Remembering Aurelia and Pirandot.” Central horizontal fold, light creasing and a few trivial spots of soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1276. Steve Ihnat. Czechoslovakian-born actor and director (1934–1972). Remembered for his guest star role on Star Trek (1969).

Uncommon ink signature and sentiment, “Best Wishes, Steve Ihnat,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card, with a small photo of Ihnat affixed to the lower left corner. In fine condition with light edge toning and faint show-through from writing on opposing side. From the in-person collection of Buddy George Marshall.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1277. James Bond: Pedro Armendariz.

Mexican-born actor who played Kerim Bey in From Russia with Love. Died of self-inflicted gunshot wound, prompted by his impending slow death from cancer. Was one of 91 people, along with John Wayne, Susan Hayward, and Agnes Moorehead, whose cancer was attributed to their exposure to radioactivity while working on the 1956 film The Conqueror.

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “Para Tommy, Salute, Pedro Armendariz,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with toning to the corners from previous display and a collector’s notation on reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1278. Joyce Jameson. Ameri-

can actress (1932–1987) who was best known for her depiction of the ‘blonde bimbo’ throughout the Marilyn Monroe era, having appeared in the Andy Griffith Show and as “The Blonde” in the Academy Award winning film, The Apartment. Striking glossy 8 x 10 photo of the attractive blonde bombshell, signed and inscribed in purple ballpoint, “Love, To Terri, from Joyce Jameson.” Scattered surface creasing, including a more pronounced off-centered vertical crease, and a few light marks and rubbing, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1282. Jean Louis.

French-born, Hollywood costume designer (1907–1997) and an Academy Award winner.

He designed Rita Hayworth’s sexy strapless black gown in Gilda.

Black felt tip signature, “Jean Louis,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card. In fine condition with light toning and show-through from collector notations on the reverse. From the in-person collection of Buddy George Marshall. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1283. Gloria Jean. Adorable vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.5 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mrs. Fred Johnson, Love & Best Wishes, Gloria Jean.” In fine condition, with light creasing to the bottom left corner, and a faint paper clip imprint along the top edge. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1279. Leon E. Janney. Charm-

ing vintage sepia matte-finish 11 x 14 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. Fred Johnson, Wishing you lots of ‘Happiness,’ Your Friend Always, Leon E. Janney, 1/13/31.”

In fine condition, with light corner crease and a few trivial areas of silvering. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1280. Emil Jannings. Vintage sepia

5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo from the film Der Alte und der junge Konig, signed in fountain pen by Jannings. Mild silvering to the darker areas of the image, collector’s notations on reverse, and light contrast to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1281. Emil Jannings. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photo of Jannings holding a cigarette, boldly signed in the bottom border in fountain pen. In fine condition, with light spots of soiling and silvering to the darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1284. Zita Johann. Glossy 8 x 10

photo of Johann in character from The Mummy, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Terry Redlich, All my best wishes, Zita Johann.”

In fine condition, with light surface creasing and trivial impressions.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1285. Glynis Johns. Three striking glossy 8 x 10 photos of Johns, two featuring the actress in medieval garb, each signed in green felt tip, and the other a seductive shot of the scantily clad beauty hanging off a ladder, signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition, with trivial creasing and light surface marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1286. Carolyn Jones. Glossy 8 x

10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo, signed in black felt tip, “Carolyn Jones.”

Light surface and corner creasing, mild toning around the edges, and a small tear to the left edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1287. Victor Jory. Actor (1902– 1982) who appeared in over 150 films, and is best known as Jonas Wilkerson, the brutal and opportunistic overseer, in Gone With the Wind. Vintage glossy 11 x 14 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Very sincerely to James Schiller, Victor Jory.” Scattered creases and surface marks, rubbing to finish, and irregular adhesion to signature and inscription, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1288. Boris Karloff. DS, one

page both sides, 8.25 x 13.5, September 29, 1948. Exclusive agency contract between Karloff and MCA Artists for a three-year period in exchange for the standard 10 percent commission, boldly signed on the conclusion by Karloff.

In fine condition, with a diagonal crease, scattered wrinkles, and punch holes and staples to top edge. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

An usual pose: Karloff as “The Walking Dead” 1289. Boris Karloff. Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9 photo of Karloff in

a scene from The Walking Dead, signed in fountain pen “Sincerely, Boris Karloff.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 15 with the back cut-out, allowing for the reverse of the photo to be viewed.

This photo originated from the collection of Harry Wilkinson, with the sticker on the reverse reading, “Harry Wilkinson’s ‘Hollywood Museum of Memories’ Marblehead, Massachusetts. Scattered creasing with a few creases touching his facial area, skipping of the ink to a couple of letters in his first name, and show-through from typed information and a sticker on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1290. Boris Karloff. Playbill from a U. S. Army Special Service/

USO–Camp Shows Inc. presentation of the comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, 5 x 7.5, signed on the front cover in fountain pen by Karloff.

Double-matted and framed, with a photo of Karloff in his famed Frankenstein role, to an overall size of 20.5 x 16. Central horizontal fold, light wrinkling, and a uniform shade of toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1291. Boris Karloff. Program

cover from the Anchorage Community College Theatre Workshop’s presentation of Arsenic and Old Lace, 8.5 x 11, signed vertically in blue ballpoint by Karloff, and also signed by one other. In fine condition, with light strips of toning from previous display. This was the first time that a recognized Broadway or movie star had come to Alaska to act in a theater production. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1294. Ruby Keeler. Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 Elmer Fryer photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin, With my best wishes, Sincerely, Ruby Keeler.” In fine condition, with light areas of silvering along the bottom edge, and trimmed edges.

Doc Salomon Collection.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1292. Boris Karloff.

Striking vintage mattefinish 4.25 x 6.25 photo of a pensive Karloff smoking a pipe, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Boris Karloff.”

Doubled-matted, featuring two additional photos of Karloff as the Frankenstein monster, and a gold commemorative plate, to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition, with light silvering. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1293. Buster Keaton.

Academy Award–winning American comic actor and filmmaker (1895-1966) best known for his silent films, his trademark was physical comedy with a stoic, deadpan expression on his face. Glossy 8.25 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To you David, from me, Buster Keaton.” Scattered creasing, a brush to the end of the inscription, a touch of silvering to some of the darker portions, and a couple spots of mounting residue on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Rainier & I just returned from a brief but fascinating visit in Tunisia—a wonderful country—many interesting & beautiful things to see & the desert towns are out of the Bible!”

1295. Grace Kelly. ALS signed “Grace,” four pages, 5.75 x 8.25, February 3, 1976. In a letter to her dear friend Marge, Kelly writes, in full: “I was delighted to receive the announcement of your marriage to Dr. Jewett and send all our best wishes for your happiness–I hope we have the opportunity of meeting your husband in the not too distant future—I don’t know when we might get to Baltimore but should you both get to Europe any time—please let me know—Rainier & I just returned from a brief but fascinating visit in Tunisia—a wonderful country—many interesting & beautiful things to see & the desert towns are out of the Bible! I am now being den mother here in Switzerland for Albert & three of his pals who have a week off from school—the skiing is great so they are as happy as clams & very sweet—much easier than the teen-age girl dept.! Caroline is studying philosophy at the Sorbonne & German at Inst. Goethe—Belongs to a riding club & generally seems happy with life—Stephanie is at school in Paris & I spend my time commuting between Paris & Monaco—Many changes in Monte Carlo since you last saw it—the new Lowe’s Hotel seems most successful & is attractively done—Again many good wishes for health & happiness in your new life.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, written in her hand on both sides and signed. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“I am so sorry that my stay in Washington was so brief that I was unable to see you...I hope next time I can stay a bit longer” 1296. Grace Kelly. TLS signed

“Grace,” one page, 6 x 7.5, Palace of Monaco letterhead, May 4, 1973.

In a regretful letter to a distant friend, Kelly writes, in full: “I am so sorry that my stay in Washington was so brief that I was unable to see you and the Andersons, which would have been such fun. I was only able to be there long enough to attend Father Melody’s luncheon for the Catholic Officer of Drug Education. I hope next time I can stay a bit longer. We spent the Easter vacation with the three children in California and had a marvellous time.” In fine condition, with light surface creasing. Accompanied by original mailing envelope. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1298. Fritz Lang. Esteemed German-American film director (1890–1976) who helmed such classics as Fury, and the landmark science-fiction epic Metropolis.

Menu from the Autoklub restaurant, 8 x 4.25, signed on the reverse in fountain pen, “Fritz Lang.” Showthrough from the menu print, collector’s notation written vertically alongside menu print, and another autograph below Lang’s signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1299. Lillie Langtry. British actress (1853–1929) who also attained legend as a royal mistress, racehorse owner, maker and spender of fortunes, and natural beauty. Pass to a Globe Theatre event, 5 x 3 with a small picture of Langtry affixed to the lower right corner. Signed in fountain pen, “Admit bearer and friend, Globe Theatre, Lillie Langtry.” A vertical crease running through one word of the inscription, a tiny tear to the top left corner and trivial paper loss to the bottom left corner, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1300. Jesse Lasky. TLS signed “Jesse L. Lasky,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Famous Players–Lasky Corporation letterhead, November 3, 1923. Lasky writes R. C. Montgomery. In full: “The enclosed check for $525.00 is a dividend declared by the Hollywood Holding and Development Corporation, for six months, on the 150 shares of preferred stock which I purchased April 24, 1923, in Mrs. Lasky’s name. Kindly deposit it to Mrs. Lasky’s account in the Central Union Trust.” Wrinkles, light creasing, some edge chips, and a few pinholes and impressions at the top of the page, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1301. Charles Laughton. ALS in

1297. Bert Lahr. Great vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Kesslere portrait of Lahr in a three-piece suit looking to his right, signed in white ink, “Sincerely, Bert Lahr.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

French, personal letterhead, one lightblue onionskin page, 8 x 10, no date. In full (translated): “I am very aware that I have received much more praise from the French press than I deserve. It is my humble wish that I may not be completely disgraced in your wise eyes. Permit me to express my enthusiastic and speechless gratitude.” In fine condition, with light wrinkling and central horizontal and vertical folds. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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“Knew I was’nt cut out to be a Gable or Cary Grant— with a puss like mine plus a lisp I knew I did’nt qualify! Can you imagine STANLEY LAUREL as ‘McBETH’!!”

1302. Stan Laurel. TLS, one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, February 1, 1963.

Letter to Glenn Laxton at Emerson College. In part (with spelling and grammar retained): “No, I never had any desire to be a legitimate actor—all my family were on the Dramatic side of Show Bus. except my Dad, he was a character comic in Dramas in his earlier years—I guess I followed his footsteps in this respect—straight acting never interested me for some reason, probably knew I was’nt cut out to be a Gable or Cary Grant—with a puss like mine plus a lisp I knew I did’nt qualify! Can you imagine STANLEY LAUREL as ‘McBETH’!!…The reason we left the Hal Roach studio—our contracts expired—unfortunately at the other studios we had no jurisdiction in the stories or the making of the films, we were treated with indifference & not allowed to voice even an opinion—a very unhappy experience for us & very demoralizing after all the years of success. Tragic to us. I hear from Mrs Hardy occasionally, you probably know she re-married sometime ago.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, mild toning, mainly to edges, and old tape to all four edges. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Once owned and annotated by Lee, including three detailed demonstrative sketches 1303. Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee’s personally-owned Chinese-language martial arts instructional booklet, 5.25 x 7.25, 62 pages, with notations throughout in Lee’s hand. On the first page, Lee has added three ink sketches, one of fingers penetrating concrete, one of a hand chopping a log in half, and one of a fist punching a brick. Along the left side, Lee has added six Chinese characters. Lee has also added small notations to 34 of the illustrations inside. In very good condition, with scattered creases and wrinkles, some light staining, and expected handling wear.

As direct an association between Lee and the martial arts as you will find, at a time when the master was a student. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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1304. Vivien Leigh. Hypnotic matte-finish 4.75 x 6.5 photo of Leigh with chin perched in hand, signed in the bottom border in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a trivial corner crease and mild surface rubbing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1308. Sophia Loren. Glossy 8

x 10 photo of a scantily clad Loren, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1305. Doris Lloyd. Pretty vintage sepia textured matte-finish 11 x 13.75 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, With many thanks & appreciation, from Doris Lloyd,” with an additional pencil signature in another hand below Lloyd’s inscription, most likely the photographer. In fine condition, with a light bend towards the top right corner and some light silvering. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1309. Sophia Loren. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Loren seated by the water, signed in black felt tip, “Sophia Loren.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1306. Gina Lollobrigida. Vin-

tage 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photo of Lollobrigida in a low-cut blouse, neatly signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a couple of small bends and creases, light spots of soiling, and corner bumps.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1310. Peter Lorre. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Peter Lorre,”

on an off-white 5 x 3 card, with a small photo of Lorre affixed to the lower right corner. Uniform shade of toning, mounting marks to the corners from a previous display, and a collector’s notation on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Scarce quartet as Lombard joins her two husbands and one-time romantic partner

1307. Lombard, Powell, Gable, Cooper. Vintage pencil signatures of

Carole Lombard, Clark Gable, and Gary Cooper, and an ink signature of William Powell, on a 3.5 x 2 card. Affixed to a slightly larger page. Uniform toning over all of the signatures and covering all but the center of the card, otherwise fine condition. A rare example with Lombard signing with both of the men she married—Powell and Gable—and one of the men with whom she had carried on a relationship. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1311. Anita Louise. Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13 Elmer Fryer photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin, Good Luck, Anita Louise.” Photo is affixed to a 15 x 20 mount. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and light silvering along the darker areas of the edges. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1315. Ida Lupino. Charming vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 photo of Lupino in a fur jacket, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To ‘Doc,’ A real helpmate, Ida Lupino, April–1933.” In very good condition, with moderate rippling, mounting remnants on the reverse, and light contrast to the beginning of the signature. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1312. Myrna Loy. Dramatic vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Loy in a tropical costume with a fan and flowers in her hair, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Doc, sincere best wishes, Myrna Loy.” Light area of silvering, a few trivial spots of soiling, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or signature, otherwise fine condition.

Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1313. Myrna Loy. Gorgeous

vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-andshoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin, Most cordially yours, Myrna Loy.” Scattered light creasing and impressions, trimmed edges, irregular ink adhesion to the signature, and a border of mounting remnants on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1316. Male Celebrities. Five original ink

and pencil sketches, all done by an admirer, ranging in size from 10 x 8 to 8.75 x 11.75, each signed in felt tip by the respective actor pictured.

Signers are: Dustin Hoffman, Jeff Bridges, Sidney Poitier, Cliff Robertson, and Gene Hackman. In fine condition, with light creasing and pencil rubbing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1317. Man from UNCLE. Glossy 10 x

8 photo from the show, signed in black felt tip

by Robert Vaughn and David McCallum. In fine condition, with some trivial dings towards the right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1314. Bela Lugosi. Vintage

fountain pen signature, “Bela Lugosi,” on a beige 3.5 x 2 sheet.

Double-matted and framed, with a classic photo of Lugosi as Dracula with his cape outstretched, to an overall size of 14 x 19. In fine condition, with a vertical crease lightly affecting one letter of the signature, and light toning at the corners. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1318. Jayne Mansfield. Vintage glossy 8

x 10 Twentieth-Century Fox publicity photo of the voluptuous actress in a spotted bathing suit, signed in red ink, “Love, Jayne Mansfield.” In fine condition, with a few minor surface marks.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1319.

Marcel Marceau. Signed

book: Bip in a Book. First edition, first printing.

NY: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2001. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9 x 8.75.

Signed in black felt tip on the half title page, “With all my heart, Bip Marcel Marceau, 2001,” adding a sketch of a flower. Surface dings and rubbing, wear, and a few tears to the dustjacket, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1320. Fredric March. Hand-

some vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Kark, Fredric March.”

In very good condition, with some light to moderate surface creases and bends resulting in a few areas of cracked emulsion, not affecting the writing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1321. June Marlowe. Adorable vintage sepia matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 head-and-shoudlers photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Maxine, With love, June Marlowe.” In very good condition, with trivial soiling, an area of discoloration along the right edge, a few small pin holes to corners, silvering to the darker areas of the image, and some paper loss to the bottom corners. Doc Salomon Collection.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1323. Chico Marx. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Chico Marx,” on a light blue album page.

Matted with a small portrait of Marx to an overall size of 10 x 11. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“I have authorized Hector Arce to write the comprehensive biography of my life” 1324. Groucho Marx. TLS, one page,

8.5 x 11, October 23, 1976. Marx writes Julie Coopersmith regarding his life story. In full: “This is to confirm that I have authorized Hector Arce to write the comprehensive biography of my life, and that I have pledged my cooperation with his efforts. I look forward to seeing you in Washington. My kindest personal regards.” Some scattered creases and wrinkles, none affecting his signature, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and an unsigned photo.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

The unlikely trio of Harpo, Montgomery Clift, and Gregory Peck assign drilling rights in Oklahoma

1322. Harpo Marx and Montgomery Clift. Unique DS, signed by Harpo Marx, Mont-

gomery Clift, Gregory Peck, Laurence Beilenson, Alexander Tucker, Guy Ward, George Chasin, and Chauncey Starr, six pages, 8.5 x 14, June 1, 1957. Assignment of oil and gas leases to the Sooner Drilling Company and the Berg & Buck Drilling Company. In very good condition, with wrinkling, creasing, staples at the top of the page, and a small paper separation around the top left staple of the first page. One of the most unusual assortment of Hollywood notables on an equally unusual format. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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1325. Groucho Marx. Personal check,

8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Marx, payable to Dr. Louis J. Rosner for $100.00, April 11, 1971. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. Two horizontal bends, a couple of scattered creases, and faint show-through from expected bank cancellation stamps on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1326. Billy and Bobby Mauch. Vintage

13.5 x 10.5 cardstock photo of the twins in matching white suit jackets, affixed to an identical-sized board, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin, Best wishes always, Billy Mauch,” and “To Franklin, Sincere best wishes, Bobby Mauch.”

In fine condition, with light toning around the edges. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1329. McHale’s Navy. Color glossy 10

x 8 cast photo, signed in black felt tip by Carl Ballantine and Tim Conway, and in blue felt tip

by Ernest Borgnine.

In very fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1330. Burgess Meredith.

Vintage semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Meredith with a pipe, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a few light creases and marks, and light contrast to the signature. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1327. Marilyn Maxwell. Allur-

ing vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Maxwell in a black lace bodice, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Fred & Yola—Such charming people—It’s a pleasure to know you! Kindest Regards!

Marilyn Maxwell.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing, with one lightly affecting the end of the signature, staple marks to each corner and one on the left edge, a small area of paper loss to the right edge, and some light rippling to emulsion. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1331. Metropolis. Two vintage 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photos,

each signed in fountain pen by its respective subject: Heinrich George and Brigitte Helm. The photos are affixed to an 11 x 14 board and displayed with an image from Metropolis. In overall fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1332. Charles Middleton. Vintage foun-

1328. Irish McCalla. Two 10 x 8 photos of McCalla in character

as Sheena, one color satin-finish photo and one glossy, each signed in green felt tip “Best wishes, Irish McCalla.” In overall fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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tain pen signature and inscription, “To Edna, Charles Middleton,” on a pink 4.5 x 1.75 slip. In fine condition, with light spot of soiling beneath the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1333. Ann Miller. Picturesque

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Miller in a bathing suit posing next to a long rope descending from the sky, signed in black felt tip, “Good Luck, Ann Miller.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1334. John Mills. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in fountain pen. In very good condition, with scattered surface and corner creasing and light surface marks, small pin holes to the corners, a trivial area of soiling near the bottom left corner, and slightly irregular ink adhesion and brushing to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1335. John and Hayley Mills. Glossy 9.25

x 7.5 photo of John looking on as daughter Hayley sits for make-up, signed in felt tip by John, Hayley, and wife and mother, Mary Hayley Bell.

Scattered light creasing, trimmed edges, and a note referencing the event affixed to the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1336. Carmen Miranda.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Carmen Miranda,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a few small creases, spots of light soiling, and light toning.

Removably affixed with clear corner mounts with a vintage unsigned snapshot of Miranda wearing her familiar costume to an 8.5 x 11 page.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Marilyn tends to business around the time of shooting Let’s Make Love

1337. Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc., business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Monroe, payable to N. Y. Telephone Company for $97.60, January 19, 1960. Matted and framed with a gorgeous color portrait of Monroe, to an overall size of 19 x 27.5. A light central vertical fold, bank and cancellation stamp to body, and a light stamp over portion of Monroe’s signature, otherwise fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $900)

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Luscious Marilyn portrait 1338. Marilyn Monroe. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Monroe adorned in diamonds and reclining on a large pillow, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Jean, Warmest wishes always, Marilyn Monroe.” The once black and white image has uniformly and lightly faded into a surprisingly attractive sepia tone, and is in very good condition, with signature and inscription fairly light, but still legible, silvering to darker areas of image and background, a trivial edge tear to left edge, and scattered creases and surface marks, a couple lightly affecting facial area. One of Hollywood’s most sought after stars, particularly in ever-scarce signed photos. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $1000)

1340. Yves Montand.

1339. Marilyn Monroe: Jim Dougherty. Four items: paperback book, The Curious Death of Marilyn Monroe, signed in black ink on an interior page “All B.S., Jim Dougherty”; softcover book, Marilyn Monroe and the Making of ‘Niagara’ by George Bailey, signed in black felt tip “Jimmie Dougherty” and signed and inscribed by the author; softcover book, The Strange Death of Marilyn Monroe, signed in black felt on the author biography page, “Jim Dougherty”; and a homemade CD copy of a trailer for Marilyn’s Man signed and inscribed on the front in black felt tip, “For my sweetheart daughter, Dad, Jimmie Dougherty” and signed “To Brenda, Lottsa Love, Schani.” In overall very good to fine condition with staining, several sentences underlined, and a prior owner’s sticker affixed to the title page of the final book. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Vintage glossy 9.75 x 7.25 photo of Montand in character, signed in fountain pen, “Yves Montand,” adding a smiling face below.

In fine condition, with light surface marks and trimmed edges.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1341. Clayton Moore. Glossy

8 x 10 photo of the Lone Ranger and Silver, signed in black felt tip, “Clayton Moore, Lone Ranger.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1342. Monty Python: Jones and Chapman.

1346. Wayne Morris. Crisp

Two glossy 10 x 8 photos, one featuring the troupe in costume during the filming of Life of Brian, signed in blue ink by Terry Jones and in green ink by Graham Chapman, and another shot of the boys in various costumes, signed in blue ink by Terry Jones and in green ink by Graham Chapman. In fine condition, with light toning and creasing, and promotional info affixed to the back of the second photo. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin, In remembrances of a swell acquaintance—and looking forward to next summer when I’ll be seeing you again—Sincerely, Wayne.” Photo is affixed to a 15 x 20 mount. In fine condition, with trimmed edges.

A collector’s notation below the photo credits the image to Elmer Fryer. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1343. Dickie Moore. Vintage

sepia matte-finish 9.5 x 13.5 Elmer Fryer photo, signed in fountain pen, “Love, Dickie Moore.” Trimmed edges, a few trivial areas of soiling, silvering to the darker areas of the image, scattered light staining to the background, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or signature, otherwise fine condition. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1344. Rita Moreno. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 20th Century Fox publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For Hans—With warmest good wishes for a swell guy. All the best, Rita Moreno.” In very good condition, with a few scattered creases, and light overall irregular adhesion to signature and inscription, which is light, but still legible. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1345. Helen Morgan. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 Elmer Fryer photo of Morgan in a kimono, signed and inscribed, “To Franklin, Happy New Year, Sincerely, Helen Morgan.”

Light creasing, trivial brushing to the signature, some irregular adhesion to the inscription, and a border of mounting remnants on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Doc Salomon Collection.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1347. Zero Mostel.

Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos of Mostel making silly faces, each signed in blue felt tip, “Zero Mostel.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1348. Movie Heroes.

Three glossy 8 x 10 photos, each signed in felt tip or ballpoint by the respective actor pictured. Signers are: Richard Webb (2: one ins and both adding “Captain Midnight”) and George Wallace (adding “Commando Cody”). In overall fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1349. Jean Muir. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To ‘Doc,’ I hope I come back soon to the studio you manage so well. Jean Muir.” In very good condition, with scattered areas of soiling, mild rippling, small tack holes to the corners, light discoloration to the background, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or signature. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1350. Herbert Mundin. Char-

acter actor (1898–1939) who was frequently typecast in films as an older cheeky eccentric, a type helped by his jowled features and cheerful disposition. Vintage glossy 11 x 14 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Good luck to James Schiller, Herbert Mundin.” In very good condition, with scattered light creases, surface marks, and impressions, scattered light silvering, a bit of irregular adhesion to signature, and light rubbing to finish.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1351. Reggie Nalder. Prolific film and

television character actor (1907–1991). Bestknown as portraying the creepy vampire Barlow in Salem’s Lot. Ink signature, “Reggie Nalder,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card, with a small photo of Nalder affixed to the lower left corner.

In fine condition with light toning and faint show-through from blocks of toning and writing on opposing side. From the in-person collection of Buddy George Marshall. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Newman receives “first star billing” the same year The Rack and The Kaiser Aluminum Hour appear on television 1354. Paul Newman.

DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, July 30, 1956. Theatre Guild contract regarding “first star billing,” signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Newman, and initialed in eight different locations. In fine condition, with scattered surface and corner creasing, various notations in another hand, two separate staple marks and a tear along the top edge, and a slip stapled to the reverse, none of which touch the still crisp and clean signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1355. Jack Nicholson. Satin1352.

finish 8 x 10 photo of a brooding Nicholson from Easy Rider, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Nazimova. Dramatic

vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Nazimova, signed vertically in fountain pen. In fine condition, with some scattered light silvering. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1356. Jack Nicholson. Vintage glossy 8

1353. Patricia Neal. Gorgeous color glossy 11 x 14 photo of a busty Neal before a green background, signed in red felt tip, “Yours, Patricia Neal.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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x 10 photo of a young Nicholson from Carnal Knowledge, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Pierre, Regards, Jack Nicholson.” In fine condition, with some brushing to the end of the signature. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1357. Marian Nixon. Dazzling vintage sepia 9 x 12 cardstock photo of a bare-shouldered Nixon, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Doc—Who put my first make-up on me. Best wishes always, Marian Nixon.” Trivial surface marks, trimmed edges, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or crisp signature, otherwise fine condition. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1358.

Notables.

Collection of seven commemorative covers, ranging in size from 4.75 x 3 up to 6.5 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen by a total of 12 notables, including Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Charles M. Schwab (2), Simon Lake, Alfred Smith, Major General A. W. Greely, Bobbie Trout, and Elinor Smith. In very good overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1359. Kim Novak. Alluring vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Robert, Best Wishes!

Sincerely, Kim Novak.” Creasing to the bottom right corner, rippling, and two small staple holes on the top and bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1360. Rudolf Nureyev.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Nureyev as Rudolph Valentino in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, signed vertically in black felt tip. In very good condition, with trivial corner crease, surface impressions, a small tear to the bottom edge, and slightly irregular ink adhesion to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1361. Rudolf Nureyev. Five ink and felt tip signatures on individual 5 x 3 cards. A small picture of Nureyev is affixed to the bottom right corner of two cards. In fine condition, with a small spot of soiling next to one of the affixed photos. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1362. Rudolf Nureyev. Dramatic satin-finish 8 x 10 head-shot photo, signed in purple felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1363. George O’Brien. Two different

impressions. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

glossy 8 x 10 photos of O’Brien in cowboy gear, each signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition, with scattered surface creasing and

1364. Pat O’Brien. Captivating

vintage sepia matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 Elmer Fryer close-up photo, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Franklin, With my Very Best Wishes, Pat O’Brien.” In fine condition, with small area of silvering and trimmed edges. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1365. Maureen O’Hara. Stun-

ning glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young O’Hara, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1366. Maureen O’Sullivan. Two dif-

ferent glossy 8 x 10 photos of the adorable actress, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1370. Laurence Olivier. Glossy

1367. Peter O’Toole.

Glossy 9.5 x 7.25 photo of O’Toole as King Henry II in Becket, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Pierre, Peter O’Toole.”

In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

8 x 10 photo of the actor in character, signed in black felt tip “Laurence Olivier.” In fine condition with some surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1371. Laurence Olivier. Glossy

8 x 10 photo in character as Hamlet, signed in blue ballpoint “Laurence Olivier.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“It’s heaven up here in St. Moritz” 1368. Merle Oberon.

ALS signed “Merle,” one page on the reverse of an unused 5.5 x 3.5 deckled-edge postcard, no date. Oberon writes “George darling.” In part: “I hope you have a divine Christmas & a Wonderful New Year. It’s heaven up here in St. Moritz. I’m with the Fairbanks’—we’re [leaving] Saturday to London for Christmas though.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1369. Odd Couple.

Color glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Oscar and Felix, signed in blue felt tip by Tony Randall and Jack Klugman. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1372. Our Gang. Vintage ink signatures of Billie Thomas (signed

“Buckwheat of Our Gang”), Robert Blake (signed “Mickey Gubitosi, our gang”), and Billy Laughlin (signed “From Froggy, Mickky Laughlin” [Mickky was the brother of Froggy], and a black felt tip signature on a ‘Spanky’ souvenir card, “Spanky McFarland.” Double cloth-matted with a photo of the four ‘Our Gang’ stars and framed to an overall size of 15.75 x 19.5. In overall fine condition with brushing to Laughlin’s name and that signature matted so that the end of his name is obscured.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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1378. Mary Pickford. Enchant-

1373. Our Gang: Jackie Davis. Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed

ing vintage textured-finish 10.5 x 13.5 Hessen photo of Pickford swaddled in lace and pearls, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. Fred Johnson, Very Sincerely, Mary Pickford.” In fine condition, with a few light surface creases and marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Mrs. Reggins, Best Ever, Jackie Davis, O.G. 1923.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1374. Al Pacino. Color glossy

7.75 x 9.75 photo of Pacino as Michael Corleone in The Godfather, signed in-person in blue felt tip.

Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 15.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1375. Al Pacino. Glossy 8 x 10

photo of Pacino in The Godfather, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In fine condition with a creased lower left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1376. Al Pacino. Matte-finish 8 x 12 photo

of Pacino in The Godfather, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a small stain touching his hat and a couple tiny corner creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1377. Gregory Peck.

Business check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Peck, payable to Maurice C. Russom for $280.23, November 16, 1971. In fine condition, with show-through from standard bank stamps on the reverse barely touching his bold signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1379. Nyree Dawn Porter.

New Zealand–born actress (19362001), who began her career with the New Zealand Players Trust, during which time she played such acclaimed roles in The Merchant of Venice and Romanoff and Juliet. She appeared in films and television series, including The Cracksman, Jane Eyre, The Martian Chronicles, The Forsyte Saga, and Anne of Green Gables, amongst others. Glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo of the actress leaning against brick wall, signed in blue felt tip, “Best Wishes, Nyree Dawn Porter.” In very good condition, with scattered surface marks and rubbing, light contrast to the signature, and mounting remnants on the reverse, which do not detract from the quality of the image. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1380. Dick Powell. Handsome vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 close-up photo, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Franklin, Lots of very good wishes, Dick Powell.” A small area of surface marks, trimmed edges, and light contrast to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100) 1381. Jane Powell.

Three vintage glossy 8 x 10 photos of the breathtaking actress, featuring Powell in luxurious attire in dramatic poses, each signed in fountain pen. Scattered surface creasing, marks, and light corner wear, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1382. William Powell. Debonair vintage sepia matte-finish 9.75 x 13.5 Elmer Fryer photo, signed and inscribed, “To ‘Doc’—with cordial regards from William Powell.” Trimmed edges, mild rippling, silvering to some of the darker areas of the image, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or crisp signature, otherwise fine condition. Doc Salomon Collection.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1386. Juanita Quigley. Vintage

sepia matte-finish 9.5 x 12 Dick Whittington portrait of Quigley standing with a dog, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Love to Peggy dear, Juanita Quigley” (with “Peggy dear” penned in an adult hand). Light creasing, a couple spots of staining, a few brushes to the signature, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1383. William Powell. Vintage

matte-finish 10.25 x 13.5 Elmer Fryer close-up photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Maxine, from William Powell.” In very good condition, with trivial creasing, a few scattered ink spots, an area of discoloration along the left edge, a few tears along the edges, and a tape border covering all edges, with none of these conditions affecting the facial area or the signature. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1384. William Powell. Excep-

tional vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 Elmer Fryer photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin Goldberg, Cordially, William Powell.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and small pin holes on each corner. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1387. Luise Rainer.

Two Volpe prints of Luise Rainer, 8.25 x 10, one from her 1936 film, The Great Ziegfeld, and the other from her 1937 film, The Good Earth, both signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1388. Claude Rains.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10.75 photo of a young Rains in a Victorian-era costume, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Claude Rains 1925.” In very good condition, with silvering to image, scattered toning to borders, including a block of toning over signature, mounting remnants to left border, and several border creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1385. Vincent Price. Debonair

glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Price, signed in black felt tip, “Sincerely, Vincent Price, very fat.” In fine condition, with a trimmed bottom edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1389. Basil Rathbone. Large vintage

fountain pen signature and sentiment, “With all good wishes, Sincerely, Basil Rathbone,” on an off-white 7.75 x 4.75 album page. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Loew’s gives ‘Sherlock Holmes’ the go-ahead for a 1944 radio appearance 1390. Basil Rathbone. DS, boldly signed “Basil Rathbone,” five pages, 8.5 x 11, June 13, 1944. Loew’s Incorporated agrees to lend the services of one of its stars. In part: “On condition (but only on condition), that your services in connection therewith will not interfere with any services which we may require of you under your contract of employment with us dated March 26, 1942, we consent to the rendition by you of your services in connection with a broadcast of DARI-RICH BROADCAST radio program which is to take place on June 24, 1944…It is further expressly understood that our consent shall not be deemed to have been given and that you shall not have the right to render any services of any kind for any person, firm or corporation other than ourselves excepting as hereinabove expressly permitted.” In very good condition, with wrinkling, two horizontal filing folds, a faint paperclip impression at the right edge, staples at top left corner, and two filing punch holes at the top of the page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1391. Oliver Reed. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 Warner Brothers public-

ity photo for The Shuttered Room, signed in fountain pen, “With thanks,

Oliver Reed.” In fine condition, with

light brushing to the end of the

signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1392. Steve Reeves. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a shirtless Reeves balancing a globe with one hand, signed in black felt tip, “Steve Reeves.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1393. Steve Reeves.

Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos of a shirtless Reeves, each signed “Steve Reeves” in felt tip. In fine condition, with light creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1394. Wallace Reid.

Handsome silent screen actor/director who died in 1923 at the age of 31 as a result of alcohol addiction and a morphine habit. Scarce vintage matte-finish 6 x 8 photo of Reid in a long jacket and matching hat, signed and inscribed in pencil, “To Polly, With thoughts & wishes, Wally.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing and toning, some areas of soiling, a few small pin holes, light staining surrounding the signature, and light contrast to the signature. Doc Salomon Collection. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1395. Paul Richter and Margarete Schon. Vin-

tage 5.5 x 3.5 German postcard featuring a scene from Die Nibelungen, signed in fountain pen by Paul Richter and Margarete Schon. In fine condition, with trivial ink spot on the left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1400. Edward G. Robinson. ALS signed

1396. Leni Riefenstahl. Tex-

tured satin-finish 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo, signed in the bottom border in black felt tip, “Leni Riefenstahl.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1397. Leni Riefenstahl. Tex-

tured satin-finish 8 x 10 profile photo, signed in black felt tip by Leni Riefenstahl. In fine condition, with light surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1398. Diana Rigg. Glossy 8 x 10

photo of the young actress, signed in black felt tip. Light creasing, with a vertical crease running the length of the right border, some mild impressions, and a small area of paper loss on the right edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1401. Will Rogers.

Vintage ink signature, “Will Rogers,” on an offwhite 3.5 x 2.75 trimmed card. In fine condition, with light bend to the lower right corner and trivial spot of soiling, neither of which affect the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1402. Lillian Roth.

1399. Edward G. Robinson. Vintage matte-finish

9.5 x 13.5 Elmer Fryer photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To ‘Doc’ Salomon…

You’re on the spot, Doc! The finger points!!! All good wishes, Edward G. Robinson.”

In very good condition, with trimmed edges, moderate silvering to the darker areas of the image, slight staining to the inscription, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or signature. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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“Eddie Robinson,” one page, 6.25 x 7.75, Savoy Hotel London letterhead, November 2, 1942. Robinson writes to his dear friend, Doc Salomon. In full: “Thank you for your kind note and picture. It was a joy to see you again, and Max Milder. I’ve always had a soft spot for you since first I knew you in California—and you’re the same swell guy now, you were then—Have had a full and exciting trip. Am going back to the states Thursday—but perhaps I’ll be back in the Spring and hope we can find a little time together.” In very good condition, with central horizontal fold, surface and corner creasing, light spots of soiling, and a few stray ink smudges. Accompanied by a photo of Robinson and Doc Salomon. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Tr a g i c s o n g s t r e s s (1910–1980) whose daring autobiography, I’ll Cry Tomorrow was published in 1954 and topped The New York Times Best Sellers List.

She left out few details of her sordid past and battle with liquor. She would become the first celebrity to associate her name with Alcoholics Anonymous, putting a face on her disease and helping to remove the stigma while aiding other struggling alcoholics.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Violet—A dear sweet friend, Lillian Roth, Jan. 9-55,” adding a smiley face to the letter “O” of her last name. In fine condition, with a trivial fold to the top left corner, and two small tears, one to the right edge and one to the bottom. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1407. Isabel Sarli. Argentine sex symbol of the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

Color matte-finish 7 x 8.75 photo of an artist’s rendering of Sarli, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Stanley, with love, Isabel Sarli.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1403. Jane Russell. Seductive glossy 10 x 12.5 photo of a bareshouldered Russell seated on a bale of hay, signed in blue felt tip.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1404. Jane Russell. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Russell and Marilyn Monroe, signed in black felt tip, “Hi from the Blondes & Jane Russell.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“We are mad to send each other gifts because we love each other ‘blindly’”

1405. Rosalind Russell. ALS signed “Rosalind,” two pages on

a folded 5 x 3.5 personal note sheet, no date. Russell writes “Dear, dear George.” In full: “The candy is as sweet as your wonderful nature (no sweeter!). We are mad to send each other gifts because we love each other ‘blindly’ but I adore hearing from you so start wrapping the one for ‘66.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1406. Eva Marie Saint. Attractive glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Eva Marie Saint, All Best!” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1408. Telly Savalas. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Salavas from Kelly’s Heroes, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Paul, Telly Savalas.” Some scattered light surface marks and creases, and some light irregular ink adhesion to signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1409. Science Fiction. Three items: two glossy 10 x 8 photos

respectively signed in black felt tip by Patricia Neal (The Day the Earth Stood Still) and Kevin McCarthy (Invasion of the Body Snatchers); and a color glossy 8 x 10 photo from Creature from the Black Lagoon signed in blue felt tip by Ricou Browning and in black felt tip by Julie Adams. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1410. Martin Scorsese. Color glossy 8 x

10 photo of the young director, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with light surface marks.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1411. Zachary Scott. Vintage

1415. Sylvia Sidney. Vintage

matte-finish 8 x 10 head-shot photo of the mystery man, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Karen—with especially good wishes. Zachary Scott.” Scattered creasing and rippling, light silvering to one area of the image, and moderate mounting remnants on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

matte-finish photo, trimmed to a size of 10.5 x 13.5, featuring Sidney framed in fur, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, Sincerely, Sylvia Sidney.” Photo is affixed to a 15 x 19.5. mount. In fine condition, with creasing, small pin holes, and rough edges to the mount. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1412. Omar Sharif. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Sharif from Dr. Zhivago, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with light feathering to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1413. Dick Shawn. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Shawn and Natalie Wood in Penelope, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by Shawn. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1416. Don Siegel.

Versatile and durable director who helmed such classics as Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Dirty Harry, and John Wayne’s final film, The Shootist. Siegel was singled out by Clint Eastwood as one of his most important directorial influences. Glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Siegel in a publicity photo for his role in Play Misty for Me, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To Steve, Best Wishes, Don Siegel.”

In fine condition, with a few surface impressions, horizontal streaks to the emulsion, and faint show-through from a typed caption on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Scarce signed photo from the original Scrooge 1414. Norma Shearer.

Charming vintage 8.5 x 11 textured cardstock photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Doc Solomon, With my best wishes, Norma Shearer.” Light silvering to the darker areas of the image, trimmed edges, light contrast to the signature, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or signature, otherwise fine condition. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1417. Alastair Sim. Scot-

tish character actor (1900– 1976), best remembered for the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1951 film Scrooge, and for his portrayal of Miss Fritton, the headmistress in two St. Trinian’s films. Vintage mattefinish 3.5 x 5.25 photo, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Alastair Sim.” In fine condition, with collector’s notation on reverse. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $150)

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1423. Barbara Stanwyck. Vintage matte-

1418. Jean Simmons. Lovely satin-finish 8 x 11.25 profile photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a light bend running the length of the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

finish 13.5 x 10.75 Malcolm F. C. Bulloch photo of Stanwyck enjoying the company of friends, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. & Mrs. Fred Johnson— Kindest Regards to You both! Barbara Stanwyck Fay.” In fine condition, with a few light edge and corner creases, and some trivial spotting. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1419. Jean Simmons. Two color glossy

1424. Star Trek: Leonard Nimoy. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Dr.

8 x 10 photos, one a scene from Spartacus, each signed in felt tip “Jean Simmons.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Spock, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with light contrast to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1420. Frank Sinatra.

Fountain pen signature and inscription, “For Regina—Love, Frank Sinatra,” on a 5.25 x 4 page removed from a show program. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, some affecting the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1421. Barbara Stanwyck. Two dazzling

1425. Jan Sterling.

Two enchanting glossy 8 x 10 photos: a Paramount Pictures publicity shot of Sterling in a sparkling, backless dress, signed in blue felt tip; and a Universal Pictures publicity head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition, with a few trivial creases and some light surface rubbing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

glossy 8 x 10 photos, one featuring Stanwyck in a flowing gown and sparkling gems, signed in blue felt tip, and the other a striking headand-shoulders shot, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1422. Barbara Stanwyck. Dramatic vintage sepia matte-finish 9.75 x 13.75 photo, signed and

inscribed in fountain pen, “To Doc Solomon, With every good wish–Barbara Stanwyck Fay.” In very good condition, with corner creasing, toning and rippling, mild silvering to some of the darker areas, light contrast to the signature, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or signature, which is still crisp and clear despite its placement over a darker area of the image. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Stellar Star Trek document as Roddenberry prepares to write one of the program’s most iconic episodes—‘Mudd’s Women’ 1426. Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry. Television screenwriter and producer (1921–1991) best known for creating the science fiction series Star Trek. DS, twice signed “Gene Roddenberry,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 18, May 24, 1966. Agreement between Roddenberry and Norway Corporation hiring the Star Trek creator to write the episode ‘Mudd’s Women.’ In part: “It is hereby acknowledged that an allocation of $629.48 from the per program payment payable to Writer for the above program pursuant to the employment agreement with Producer shall be deemed credited and applied against the Initial Payment payable to Writer hereunder.” Horizontal filing folds, wrinkles, lower left corner crease, staple hole at top left corner, and two filing punch holes at the top border, otherwise fine condition. Most of the flaws do little to detract from the overall appearance or the pop culture significance of the item, in which Roddenberry introduced Trekkers to con man character, Harry Mudd. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1427. Inger Stevens. Popular Swedish-American actress (1934–1970) best known for her role in the 1960s TV series The Farmer’s Daughter. Stevens died of an overdose of drugs and alcohol at the age of 35. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM Pictures publicity photo for Cry Terror, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Peter, from Inger Stevens.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1428. James Stewart. Two items: glossy

10 x 8 photo of Stewart gazing lovingly at a painting of himself and Harvey, signed in black felt tip; and an original black felt tip sketch by Stewart, signed in blue felt tip, “Harvey” and “James Stewart.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1429. Nick Stewart. Television

and film actor (1910–2000) best known for his role as Lightnin’ (Willie Jefferson) on the Amos and Andy television series. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Stewart in character, signed in blue felt tip, “Nick Stewart, ‘Light’nin’ Amos N Andy T.V.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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“Am backing a P-51 in the Bendix Air Race in September— and all my spare time goes into it” 1430. James Stewart. Two

items: TLS signed “Jimmy Stewart,” one page personal letterhead, 5.75 x 8, no date.

Letter to his friend, Helen Johnson. In full: “Thanks for the grand letter. No, I’m not taking ‘Harvey’ to England, in fact I’m not going to England.

When ‘You Gotta Stay Happy’ is finished in two weeks I shall take a month off and rest up. Take care or you and Morris will be running that theatre before long. Very funny story about some of the youngsters with braces on their teeth coming face to face with you at the candy counter. Am backing a P-51 in the Bendix Air Race in September—and all my spare time goes into it.”; and an original felt tip sketch of Harvey the Rabbit on an off-white 7.5 x 10 card, signed “James Stewart,” and “Harvey.” Double cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 22.25 x 17.25. In overall fine condition with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds and light wrinkling to the letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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1431. Gloria Stuart. Fetching

1435. Norma Talmadge. Vin-

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Stuart in a black turtle neck, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine condition, with trivial area of creasing along the top right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

tage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 light artist’s rendering profile photo of Talmadge, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, Very Sincerely—Norma Talmadge.” Light bends toward the top left corner, some trivial spotting and moderate silvering, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1432. Valeska Suratt. American

stage and silent film actress (1882– 1962). Vintage sepia matte-finish 9 x 12 Hixon-Connelly Studio portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To the Wonderful Sylvia— Fondest Love—Valeska—1923.”

Tiny tear at the bottom edge, a few small creases, silvering to some of the darker portions that is a little heavier at the edges, and lightly trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1433. Gloria Swanson. Mattefinish 8 x 10 photo of a sculpture of the actress, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To George, Embrace you with much love. Gloria.” She has added “Gloria by Glory” near the image. In fine condition, with small corner creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1436. Tarzan. Three items: 8 x 10 glossy photo signed in blue felt tip “Best Wishes, Gordon Scott ‘Tarzan’”; 10 x 8 glossy photo signed in black felt tip “Bruce Bennett /Herman Brix”; and an 11 x 8 glossy photo of Tarzan, Jane, and Boy atop elephants signed in black felt tip, “Maureen O’Sullivan” and “Johnny Sheffield, ‘Boy.’” In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 1437. Tarzan: Louise Lorraine. Actress

1434. Gloria Swanson.

Striking glossy 8 x 10 photo of Swanson from Sunset Boulevard in black armlength leather gloves, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Steve Juscik, Greetings, Gloria Swanson.” In fine condition, with trivial paper clip imprint towards top edge and some light brushing to the inscription and last letter of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

(1904–1981) who portrayed the third ‘Jane’ in the 1921 film production of The Adventures of Tarzan. Ink signature and inscription, “To Lee, With my best wishes, Louise Lorraine,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition with light edge toning, some fading to the end of her sentiment and last name and faint show-through from writing on opposing side. From the in-person collection of Lee Gold. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1438. Lilyan Tashman. Cap-

tivating vintage glossy 11 x 14 close-up photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Fred Johnson—With my thanks and admiration, Lilyan Tashman.” In very good condition, with light creasing and rippling, a horizontal bend along the top of the image, a few light areas of silvering, scattered surface marks, and some irregular ink adhesion to the inscription and signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Taylor and Clift pen vibrant signatures in the midst of their rise to stardom 1439. Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift. Menu from the Oak Room, 10.5 x 14, signed on the reverse of the front cover in-person in blue ballpoint by Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift. Collector notes that the signatures were acquired by her father when he was employed as a busboy at the Plaza Hotel in New York, somewhere between 1945–1949. In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold, a few tears along the edges including a large horizontal tear along the top border, uniform shade of toning, and scattered spots of soiling and stray marks, none of which affect the bold signatures which pop against the beige background. Accompanied by an identical menu signed by Ginger Rogers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1440. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Playbill from

a Lunt-Fontanne Theatre 1983 presentation of Private Lives, 5.5 x 8.5, 82 pages, signed on page 37 by Taylor in black ballpoint, and

by Burton in blue ballpoint, and by John Cullum, Helena Carroll, and Kathryn Walker. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1441. Elizabeth Taylor. Vintage foun-

tain pen signature and inscription, “To Jan, Elizabeth Taylor,” on a light gray album page.

Double matted with a glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Taylor, to an overall size of 10.5 x 16.5. A couple creases to lower right corner, and a few strokes of signature and inscription light, but still completely legible, due to irregular ink flow, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Taylor sends “best wishes from a long time ago” 1442. Elizabeth Taylor. LIFE magazine

cover, dated July 14, 1947, featuring Taylor on the cover, signed and inscribed in purple felt tip, “To Frank, Best wishes from a long time ago. Elizabeth Taylor.”

Double cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 21.25.

In very good condition, with creasing, spots of toning, a few surface impressions, and scuffing. A gorgeous image, coupled with a warm and sincere sentiment.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1443. Elizabeth Taylor. Bold

in-person ink signature, “Elizabeth Taylor,” on a white 5 x 2.5 card.

Matted with a gorgeous glossy of Taylor, to an overall size of 12 x 18. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1444. Shirley Temple. Vintage matte-

finish 8 x 10 photo of Temple from The Little Princess, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Shirley Temple.”

In very good condition, with light creasing and spots of soiling, silvering to the darker areas of the image, pencil notation to the lower edge, and moderate contrast to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1447. Three Stooges: Moe Howard. Personal

check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Howard, payable to Joan Maurer for $30.00, August 12, 1973. Three vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, a couple of ink notations and check marks, and expected stamps, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1448. Gene Tierney. Stoic color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Tierney in costume, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1449. Gene Tierney.

Scarce and boldly signed Eva Moore portrait 1445. The Old Dark House: Eva Moore. English actress (1870–1955) and suffragist whose career on stage and in film spanned six decades. She starred in James Whale’s 1932 film The Old Dark House. Vintage sepia matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 photo, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Eva Moore.” Matted with a fountain pen signature and sentiment from author J. B. Priestley, “Here is the autograph—J. B. Priestley” and an unsigned photo to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1446. Ernest Thesiger. Char-

acter actor (1879–1961) best remembered as the mad scientist Dr. Pretorius in The Bride of Frankenstein. Eerie vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo, signed in fountain pen, “Yours sincerely, Ernest Thesiger.” In fine condition, with mild silvering and light contrast to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos, each featuring the beautiful actress posing in an elegant gown, one signed in black felt tip and the other in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with trivial surface creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1450. Sophie Tucker.

Vintage matte-finish 8.5 x 11.75 profile photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Maxine, Compliments, Sophie Tucker, 1929.” Mild rippling, scattered areas of soiling and foxing, a moderate area of discoloration along the left edge, trimmed edges with reparative tape, and moderate irregular ink adhesion to the signature, otherwise very good condition. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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“Poor little Ivy, and Sir Charles, are no longer among the living, and Mr. Hyde himself has been taken off by the London constabulary” 1451. Spencer Tracy. Well-known actor (1900–1967) who was nominated for nine Academy

Awards, winning two, one for Captain’s Courageous and one for Boy’s Town (1938). TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 10, 1941. Tracy writes fan club member Frances Rasinen. In part: “’Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ is almost completed. Poor little Ivy, and Sir Charles, are no longer among the living, and Mr. Hyde himself has been taken off by the London constabulary, so we hope to finish this week. Then, we will go immediately to Florida to start ‘The Yearling.’” In fine condition, with creasing, wrinkling, and a vertical fold along the right edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Exceptional pop culture content as ‘Dr. Jekyll’ laments the demise of Ivy [played by Ingrid Bergman] and Sir Charles [Donald Crisp]! Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $250)

After receiving “a special ticket in order to get the US citizenship” in the midst of WWI, Valentino follows “the idea to enter into the cinematograph” 1452. Rudolph Valentino. ALS in Italian,

signed “Rodolfo,” on one 6 x 8 panel of a tri-fold cardenvelope design picturing sights around Washington, D.C, September 20, 1915.

Valentino writes his mother, Grabriella Guglielmi.

In full (translated): “When you receive this from me, you probably already have read the long letter sent from New York with my photo. Today I started here and I had a great success. The town is very nice and pleasant.

In the meanwhile I was received by a gentleman that I know—who has a great influence in politics—a special ticket in order to get the US citizenship and the title of government employee of US, so this saves me in an honorable way to be obliged to return for the war. I think that this will make you happy, even because I have now received a proposal in San Francisco where it will be possible for me to make a lot of money, besides the idea to enter into the cinematograph. Give my wishes to Mary and reciprocate my salutations to everybody.” Addressed

by Valentino on the address panel. In very good condition, with horizontal fold, scattered creasing touching one letter of his signature, a few spots of soiling, and slight paper separation at the intersecting folds.

Having arrived in New York City in 1913, Valentino struggled to make a living in the promised land. He spent some time on the streets, performing whatever odd jobs he could procure to garner what little wages could be made. But in May of 1915, he would face a new fear: Italy had entered the war, immediately implementing a stringent recruiting tactic which prohibited men from emigrating, and even if already abroad, calling them back to serve. If these men opted for desertion, they faced penalties ranging from jail time to death. After a failed attempt to enlist at the Italian Recruitment Bureau due to poor eyesight, he turned his sights to what his heart most desired-to stay in the U. S: “A gentleman that I know—who has a great influence in politics” provided “a special ticket in order to get the US citizenship and the title of government employee of US, so this saves me in an honorable way to be obliged to return for the war.” This ticket to freedom from the Italian trenches gave Valentino a renewed hope for pursuing a much more enticing path: “I have now received a proposal in San Francisco where it will be possible for me to make a lot of money, besides the idea to enter into the cinematograph.” By 1917, Valentino found himself in Los Angeles, having landed the first of many bit parts that would feed into the culmination of a successful career as Hollywood’s ‘Latin Lover.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Vera-Ellen. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of VeraEllen in a tutu and ballet slippers atop a mountain of faux books, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Rebecca, Friendliest Greetings, and may your life be filled with happiness. Vera-Ellen.”

Corner creasing, mild surface paper loss to both left corners, and some light creasing to the left edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1457. Volpe Prints.

Five Volpe prints, 8 x 10.5, each signed in felt tip or ink by the respective actress shown. Signers are: Claudette Colbert, Joan Fontaine, Sophia Loren, Ginger Rogers, and Jane Wyman. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1453. Rudolph Valentino. Dashing vintage matte-finish

5 x 7 photo, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen “To Louis Mountain, with best wishes, R. Valentino.” In fine condition, with some rippling to lower edge, and inscription and sentiment a shade or two light from irregular ink flow.

The signature itself is clear and bold. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1454. Lee Van Cleef. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Van Cleef drawing his sword, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition, with scattered creases and light show-through from notations on the reverse. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1455. Conrad Veidt. Vintage semi-glossy matte-finish 5.25 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of Veidt with a cigarette, signed in fountain pen, “Conrad Veidt, 1936.” Affixed to a sheet of same size. In very good condition, with light surface creasing, some rippling, a light mark running vertically over the facial area, and two small pin holes to the top and bottom edge. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1458. Volpe Prints. Four Volpe prints, 8.25 x 10.75, each signed in felt tip or ink by the respective actor or actress shown. Signers are: Laurence Olivier, Olivia de Havilland, Luise Rainer, and Joan Fontaine. In overall fine condition with scattered wrinkling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1459. Volpe Prints.

Three Volpe prints, 8.25 x 10.5, each signed in felt tip by the respective actor or actress shown.

Signers are: Maximilian Schell, Helen Hayes, and Ernest Borgnine. In overall fine condition with scattered creases and bends. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1460. Josef von Sternberg. Enigmatic

1464. Ethel Waters. Vintage

and important Hollywood director (1894– 1969) credited with polishing Marlene Dietrich into a glamorous, sensuous star. He directed her in the masterpiece Blue Angel. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Josef von Sternberg,” on an off-white 5 x 2 slip clipped from a document or letter. In fine condition, with mild wrinkling along top edge, and a diagonal vertical crease running through one letter of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1461. Clint Walker. Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.25 head-andshoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Paul, Clint Walker.” Some trivial creasing, trimmed edges, and slightly irregular ink adhesion to the inscription, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1462. Jack Warner. Vintage

9.25 x 13 cardstock photo of an artist’s rendering of Warner, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To the merry ‘Doc’—you’re good for what ails you—From Jack, July 28th, 1926.” In very good condition, with light corner crease, moderate surface rubbing and stray pencil marks, trimmed edges, and mounting remnants on the reverse. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

matte-finish 11 x 14 head-andshoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mrs. & Mr. Fred Johnson—Persons whom I’m honored to want my picture.

Thanks for everything, Ethel Waters.” In very good condition, with creasing along the edges and to the corners, a few light areas of soiling, rippling along the edges, a few tears to the right edge, and a 10.5 x 13.25 mounting board affixed to the reverse, none of which affect the heart-felt inscription and signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1465. Johnny Weissmuller. Two

glossy 5 x 4 photos of a bare-chested Weissmuller, each signed in purple felt tip. In fine condition, with light edge creasing and some trivial soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1466. Raquel Welch. Vintage

glossy 7 x 9.25 photo of Welch on the beach, boldly signed in black ink “Raquel Welch.” Scattered bends and creases, a couple small spots of soiling, show-through from stampings on the reverse, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1463. Jack Warner. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed “Hello Doctor! Old Boy! Old Boy! A brick to you, and that’s what you are, Jack Warner, May 14/35.” In very good condition, with light creasing, moderate rippling, scattered areas of toning, pin holes to the corners, a small area of paper loss to the top right corner, and light contrast to the signature. This image captures a moment in the dear relationship between two best friends, the co-founder of Warner Brothers studios and the American studio manager, a union that was cut tragically short when Doc Solomon was killed as a result of a bomb that was dropped on the London studio he was working in during WWII. A truly beautiful memento of a classic Hollywood bond. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1468. Orson Welles. DS, signed “Orson Welles,” two onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, April 2, 1946. Legal acknowledgment addressed to Welles from the law offices of Weisman, Grant, Nova & Doskow.

In part: “We refer to letter agreement between us under date of March 28, 1946, pursuant to which sums aggregating THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO DOLLARS…have heretofore been advanced to you personally on behalf of clients whom we represent in our negotiations with you for the production of the dramatico-musical presently entitled AROUND THE WORLD.” The document goes on to detail specific disbursement of funds. The word “COPY” is stamped diagonally across both pages. In very good condition, with creasing, wrinkling, a few scattered edge chips, light toning, and one of the aforementioned stamps affecting the end of his signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1469. Orson Welles. DS, signed

“Orson Welles,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, March 22, 1946.

Legal acknowledgment addressed to Welles from the law offices of Weisman, Grant, Nova & Doskow.

In part: “On behalf of clients whom we represent in our negotiations with you for the production of the dramatico-musical presently entitled AROUND THE WORLD, we will, pending the completion of negotiations leading up to the signing of contracts, lend to you personally the sum of TEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN DOLLARS…If for any reason whatsoever the contemplated agreements between our clients as potential lenders or backers and Mercury Enterprises, Inc. shall fail to materialize on or before April 1, said sum of $10,337.00 shall be due and payable immediately by you to us on behalf or our clients.” The word “COPY” is stamped diagonally across the page. In very good condition, with creasing, wrinkling, a few scattered edge chips, paperclip impression, and light toning. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

West pens her enticing invitation:

“Come up and see me sometime”

1470. Mae West. Radiant vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of West clad in diamonds and black chiffon, signed and inscribed in white fountain pen, “To Franklin, Come up and see me sometime, Mae West.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing, impressions, and rippling, small pin holes to the corners, and a mounting strip on the reverse.

A double entendre from the glamourous bombshell who challenged censorship and embraced controversy at every turn. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Come up sometime!” Tempting and alluring oversized vintage portrait of the foxy bombshell 1471. Mae West. Captivating vintage sepia matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 photo of West framed by a collar of fur, signed and inscribed in red fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, Come up sometime!

Mae West.” Photo is affixed to a 15 x 19.5. mount. In fine condition.

West was larger than life in her persona and her career, an energy which is aptly captured in this beautifully signed oversized portrait. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1472. Western Actors. Five glossy 8 x 10 photos of Western film stars in character, each signed in ballpoint or felt tip by the respective actor shown. Signers are: Robert Mitchum, James Stewart, Joel McCrea, Ben Johnson (ins), and Dean Jagger. In overall fine condition with scattered bends and creases.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1476. Toby Wing. Vintage

matte-finish photo, trimmed to a size of 10 x 13.5, of Wing draped in a shimmering over-throw of tinsel, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson, Sincerely, Toby Wing.” Photo is affixed to a 15 x 19.5. mount. In fine condition, with mild silvering along the edges, and creasing and rough edges to the mount. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1477. Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the

Scarecrow, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Steve Juscik, From His Friend, The Scarecrow of Oz, Ray Bolger.” In fine condition, with trivial creasing towards the top and a light impression towards the bottom left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1473. Western Stars. Three items: satin-finish 3.5 x 3.5 candid

photo of a masked Moore, signed in blue felt tip, “Clayton Moore, 1979”; blue felt tip signature and inscription, “To Bob Socci–Your good amigo, Duncan Renaldo, Cisco Kid, 1980,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card; and a blue ballpoint signature and inscription, “To George Smith, To An Old Friend, Good Luck, ‘Hoppy’ or William Boyd,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with light toning to the cards.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1474. Jean Willes. American actress (1923–1989) who is best known for her roles in The Three Stooges, The Twilight Zone, Bonanza, The Munsters, and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of a busty Willes, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Reeder, with all good wishes, Jean Willes.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing and light dings, tack holes to the corners, and irregular ink adhesion to the signature and inscription.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1475. William Williams. Vintage

matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 head-andshoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin, Sincerely, William Williams.” In fine condition, with trivial silvering along the bottom edge and trimmed edges.

Doc Salomon Collection. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1478. Wizard of Oz: Billie Burke. Vintage

fountain pen signature, “Billie Burke,” on a pink 5.75 x 2.25 album page.

In very good condition, with staining and soiling, some irregular ink flow, collector notation at the top edge approaching her name, and light show-through from signature on opposing side. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1479. Wizard of Oz: Jack Haley. Three

business checks from Lake Pillsbury Properties, all 8.5 x 3.5, two dated 6-9-67 and one dated 6-14-67, all filled out in type and signed by Haley. In fine condition, with expected cancellation stamps. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1480. Wizard of Oz: Jack Haley. DS, signed “Jack Haley,”

one page, 5 x 3.25, no date. Chevron Station credit card receipt for 11.7 gallons of gasoline. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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The ‘Tin Man’ sends payment for “music on Jackie Gleason Show” 1481. Wizard of Oz: Jack Haley. Personal check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Haley, payable to Buddy Bregman for $100.00, March 27, 1969. Haley has also added a notation to the top left corner which reads, “For music on Jackie Gleason Show.” In very good condition, with several vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, scattered creases, and expected cancellation stamps and holes. Haley would appear on The Jackie Gleason Show two days after writing this check. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1482. Wizard of Oz: Margaret Hamilton.

Ideal vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo from The Wizard of Oz, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Gene—my best wishes—Margaret Hamilton (& watch it!—WWW).” Horizontal crease crossing the witch’s face and a few stains and some spots of missing emulsion near the top, just affecting the image area, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1485. Wizard of Oz: Munchkins. Two

items: 8 x 10 color glossy photo and a 10 x 8 glossy photo, each signed in felt tip by at least six Munchkin stars. Signers include: Meinhardt Raabe, Jerry Maren, Tiny Doll, Nels Nelson, and Dolly Kramer. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1486. Wolfman: Curt Siodmak. Glossy 10 x

8 photo of the ‘Wolfman,’ signed in black felt tip by Curt Siodmak, the horror film’s screenwriter.

In fine condition with a bit of surface scuffing.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1483. Wizard of Oz: Bert Lahr. Vintage

fountain pen signature, “Sincerely, Bert Lahr,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of light toning and a bit of scattered light soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1484. Wizard of Oz: Frank Morgan. Vintage fountain pen sig-

nature, “Kindest regards, Frank Morgan,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card.

In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1487. Anna May Wong. Vintage

matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For ‘Doc Solomon, Best always, Orientally yours, Anna May Wong,” adding some Chinese characters. Mild rippling, silvering to the darker areas of the image, and mounting remnants on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1491. Fay Wray.

1488. Natalie Wood. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Natalie Wood,” on the reverse of a 3.75 x 2.75 souvenir deckle-edge glossy photo of Salzburg. Lower left corner crease and printed photo credits on the signed side, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Classy glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in purple felt tip, “Fay Wray.” In fine condition, with a few trivial creases, impressions, and rippling along top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1492. Fay Wray.

Glossy 9.5 x 7.5 publicity photo for King Kong, signed in black felt tip by Wray. In very good condition, with moderate creasing and trimmed edges.

Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1489. Natalie Wood. Charming 7 x 9 semi-glossy ABC Television promotional photo of Wood for The Cracker Factory, signed in purple felt tip. ABC promotional information is affixed to reverse. In fine condition. Natalie often said in interviews that her character in The Cracker Factory was her all time favorite role. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1490. Monty Woolley. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 photo of ‘The Beard,’ signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Sam, with best wishes, Monty Woolley.” A few light surface marks, edge tears, and creases, a bit of irregular ink adhesion to signature, and light curling to vertical edges, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1493. Fay Wray. Lovely glossy 8 x 10 photo of Wray looking skyward, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1498. Loretta Young.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Young, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. Calvin, With my best regards to a very nice person— Loretta Young.” In fine condition, with scattered creasing and surface impressions, and mild paper loss to the lower left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1494. Teresa Wright.

Vintage sepia mattefinish 7.25 x 8.75 photo of Wright in character, signed in fountain pen towards the bottom right corner. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1495. William Wyler. Three-

time Academy Award–winning director (1902–1981). Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Wyler in a tuxedo, signed in blue felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered creases, surface marks, and impressions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1496. The Yearling.

Color glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo from The Yearling, signed in black felt tip by Gregory Peck, Claude Jarman, and Jane Wyman. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1497. Loretta Young. Sophisti-

cated vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Young with a braided crown of hair, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Arnold, Loretta Young.” Scattered light creasing, a few trivial areas of soiling, and some slightly irregular ink adhesion to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1499. Loretta Young. Darling vintage sepia matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 head-and-shoulders Elmer Fryer photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Johnson—Best regards—Loretta Young.” Light corner creasing, a trivial paper clip impression on the left edge, and a small ding to the top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1500. Robert Young.

Vintage matte-finish 13.5 x 10.75 Malcolm F. C. Bulloch photo of Young with a few friends, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. & Mrs. Johnson, With sincere best wishes, Robert Young,” and also signed and inscribed by Gordon Jones. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases and imprints. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1501. Hank Aaron. Western Union Mailgram, 8.5 x 11, a congratulatory message sent to Aaron upon the slugger’s 715th home run in 1974, signed in blue ballpoint “Hank Aaron.” In fine condition, with a couple of bends and surface impressions, and a James Spence Authentication label affixed to the photo. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence Authentication.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1505. Muhammad Ali.

AQS on an 11 x 8.75 piece of off-white cardboard. Ali writes, “Service to others is the rent we pay for our room in Heaven. Oct. 7, ‘84.” Ali signs and inscribes at the top, “To Dennis from Muhammad Ali,” and under his quote adds a sketch of a boxing ring, adding “Forever the King—Ali.” In fine condition with scattered creasing, most of which does not impinge upon the signature or sketch. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1506. Muhammad Ali.

1503. Muhammad Ali. Religious pam-

phlet entitled ‘Introducing Islam,’ 3.5 x 8.5 folded, signed on the front cover in black ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

AQS on the reverse of a collector’s letter to Ali, 8 x 5, with Ali writing, “To Tony from Muhammad Ali, three time World H. W. boxing Champion, and the greatest boxer of all time, after me there will never be another, July 27-84.” In fine condition, with two vertical mailing folds passing through his signature and text, some mild toning, and light show-through from text on opposing sides. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1507. All Time Leaders. Color limited edi-

tion 40 x 25 litho entitled ‘The All Time Leaders,’ numbered #564/980, signed in the lower border in pencil by the respective leader featured above in the Mount Rushmore-inspired design, Jerry Rice (touchdowns), Pete Rose (hits), and [Kareem] Abdul-Jabbar (points).

Also signed in pencil by the artist, Gene Locklear. Rolled and in fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to corner.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1504. Muhammad Ali. DC’s Superman vs. Muhammad Ali oversize comic book, 10 x 13.5, signed in black felt tip on the front cover, “Muhammad Ali.” Scattered surface impressions and light creases, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1508. Sammy Angott. A clever boxer (1915–1980) who liked to follow up a clean punch by grabbing his opponent, causing him to be known as ‘The Clutch.’ Angott retired with a record of 99 wins (23 KOs), 28 losses, and 8 draws.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Angott getting into the ring, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Dan Smith, God Bless You, Sammy Angott.” In very good condition, with creasing, horizontal surface impressions, and edge dings. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1509. Arthur Ashe.

USAir boarding pass receipt, 7.5 x 3.25, issued to Ashe on October 13, 1992, and marked “Void,” signed in blue ink, “Peace, Arthur Ashe.” In fine condition with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to the reverse. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1514. Baltimore Colts. Official Riddell Baltimore Colts football 1510. Arthur Ashe. Glossy 8 x 10

publicity photo of Ashe on the court, signed in blue ballpoint, “Peace, Arthur Ashe.” In fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

mini-helmet signed in blue felt tip on the sides by Colt Hall of Famers Art Donovan, Raymond Berry, Lenny Moore, Andy Nelson, Jim Mutscheller, and Gino Marchetti, with each player adding their induction year. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1511. Australian Open Champions. Seven glossy

and satin-finish photos, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 11 x 14, featuring the Australian Open Champions with their trophies, each signed in black felt tip by the respective player pictured. Signers are: Jim Courier, Monica Seles, Lindsay Davenport, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Amelie Mauresmo. In overall fine condition. Four of the photos are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1512. Seve Ballesteros. Color 7.75 x 10 cardstock photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1513. Seve Ballesteros.

Unused Augusta National Golf Club scorecard, measuring 6.25 x 4.75, signed in black felt tip by Ballesteros. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1515. Ed Barrow. American League Base Ball Club of

New York business check, 9 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed “E. G. Barrow,” payable to Norfolk Baseball Exhibition Co. Inc. for $3,350.00, May 31, 1939. Check is also signed by Yankee’s treasurer Albert Brennan. A few light wrinkles, a tiny check mark atop this last name, expected bank stamps and holes, typed notation on the reverse, and a James Spence Authentication label affixed to the reverse. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1516. Baseball Hall of Fame. Twenty gold

Hall of Fame plaque cards, each signed on the front in felt tip or ink by the respective Hall of Famer pictured. Signers are: Lou Boudreau, Stanley Coveleski, A. B. Chandler, Jocko Conlon, Rick Ferrell, Chas. Gehringer, Lefty Gomez, Billy Herman, Carl Hubbell, Judy Johnson, George Kell, Bob Lemon, Ted Lyons, Al Lopez, Buck Leonard, Robin Roberts, Edd J. Roush, Joe Sewell, Enos Slaughter, and Warren Spahn. In overall fine condition, with irregular ink adhesion or brushes to a couple signatures.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1517. Baseball Hall of Fame Catchers.

Limited edition color glossy 20 x 16 composite photo, #76/200, entitled ‘Catchers of the Decades,’ featuring Johnny Bench, Yogi Berra, and Carlton Fisk, signed in blue felt tip by all three catchers. Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1518. Baseball Hall of Famers. Three official American, Na-

tional, or Major League baseballs, each signed in blue ballpoint on its respective sweet spot by a Hall of Fame pitcher. Signers are Nolan Ryan, Warran Spahn (adding “363 Wins”), and Don Sutton (adding “HOF ‘98”). In overall fine condition with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to Sutton’s sphere and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1519. Baseball Hall of Famers. Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint by 11 Hall of Famers. Signers are: Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle on the sweet spot, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, Ernie Banks, Reggie Jackson, Willie McCovey, Harmon Killebrew, Hank Aaron, Eddie Murray, and Duke Snider.

In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning and a James Spence authentication label affixed to ball. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1520. Baseball Triple Crown Winners. Color

glossy 14 x 11 photo of Ron Lewis’s work honoring the last four Triple Crown winners, signed vertically in blue felt tip by Frank Robinson, Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, and Mickey Mantle. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1521. Baseball: 500 Home Run Club. Four color glossy 8 x 10 photos each signed in blue felt tip by the respective 500 Home Run Club member shown. Signers are: Mike Schmidt, Sammy Sosa (adding “#25”), Mark McGwire, and Raphael Palmeiro. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1522. Baseball: 500 Home Run Club. Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint by six members of the 500 Home Run Club. Signers are: Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Ernie Banks, Willie McCovey (ss), Eddie Mathews, and Frank Robinson. Uniform toning and scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1523. Baseball: 500 Home Run Club. Im-

mense color 37.5 x 21 print entitled ‘500 Home Run Hitters,’ signed in blue felt tip by all 11 pictured: Ted Williams, Frank Robinson, Harmon Killebrew (adding “573”), Reggie Jackson (adding “44”), Mickey Mantle (adding “536”), Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Mike Schmidt, Ernie Banks, Eddie Mathews, and Willie McCovey. Several scattered bends and faint creases, edge creases, and a few spots of staining, otherwise fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1524. Baseball: Negro League. Lim-

ited edition uncut proof sheet, numbered “9/115 P.P.,” 17.5 x 31.75, of the thirty card Ron Lewis Negro League postcard set. Boldly signed in blue felt tip by 28 former players. Signers are: Willie Mays, Leon Day, Ray Dandridge, Judy Johnson, Buck Leonard, Monte Irwin, Gene Benson, Lester Lockett, Cowan ‘Bubba’ Hyde, Rufus Lewis, Ted ‘Double Duty’ Radcliffe, Josh Gibson, Jr., Frank Evans, Wilbur Fields, Quincy Trouppe, Mahlon Duckett, William ‘Bobby’ Robinson, Max Manning, Armando Vasquez, Jehosie Heard, ‘Wild’ Bill Wright, Clyde McNeil (signed in black felt tip), Jimmie Crutchfield, Verdell ‘Lefty’ Mathis, Lyman Bostock, Jr., Bob Harvey, Bill ‘Ready’ Cash, and George Giles.

Also signed in blue felt tip by artist Ron Lewis. Bends to corners and slight edge wear, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1525. Basketball Coaches. Nine glossy

and satin-finish photos, including eight color, of iconic basketball coaches, each signed in silver ink and felt tip by the respective coach pictured. Signers are: Don Nelson, Mike D’Antoni, Bill Self, Pat Riley, Mike Krzyzewski, Dean Smith, John Wooden, Jim Boeheim, and Ben Howland. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing and corner bends. Three of the photos are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Basketball.

Twenty two color glossy and satin-finish photos: three 8 x 10s and nineteen 11 x 14s, each signed in felt tip by the respective USA Team player pictured. Signers are: Magic Johnson, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, Gary Payton, Deron Williams, Allen Iverson, Amare Stoudemire, Greg Oden, Jrue Holiday, O. J. Mayo, Jason Kidd, Chauncey Billups, DeMar DeRozan, Kevin Love, Luke Ridnour, Bruce Bowen, Jerryd Bayless, and Shawn Marion. In fine condition, with trivial creasing and a few surface marks. Some photos bear affixed PSA/DNA authentication stickers. Twelve of the photos are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1527. Basketball Hall of Famers. Three

items: ALS, one page both sides, 6 x 9.5, Ernie Schmidt Ford Sales letterhead, dated August 17, 1983. Schmidt responds to a request for information amidst some family turmoil. In part: “Sorry to mess this up, have been on edge for several days—I am the younger of seven boys in our family plus one sister younger than I am”; 5.5 x 3.25 cardstock photo signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Bill Schmidt, Jr., Clair Bee, Sr.”; and an ink signature and inscription, “Best Wishes Charles, Joe Fulks,” on an off-white government postcard postmarked July 7, 1947.

In overall very good to fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

1528. Basketball Hall of Famers.

Eight color satin-finish 11 x 14 photos of Basketball Hall of Famers, each signed in felt tip by the respective player pictured. Signers are: Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, Bill Walton, Dave Cowens, Kevin McHale, Walt Frazier, James Worthy, and Jerry West. In overall fine condition. Six of the photos are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1529. Basketball Hall of Famers. Six

Basketball Hall of Fame bookmarks, 2.5 x 6.5, each signed in the lower border in ink or felt tip by the respective Hall of Famer pictured. Signers are: Howard Cann, Harold Foster, Ed Macauley, Andy Phillip, Bob Kurland, and Hank Luisetti. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1533. Bjorn Borg. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Borg setting up a serve, signed in black ballpoint.

In fine condition, with light wear to top left corner and trivial surface marks towards the lower left portion of the image. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1530. Sammy Baugh. Widely hailed as a pioneer who made the forward pass a key part of the game. Two items: glossy 8 x 10 photo of Baugh mid-pass, signed in black felt tip, and a book page, signed in black felt tip across the top. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1531. Jean Beliveau. Member of 10

Stanley up teams and recognized as one of the greatest players in hockey history. Official CCM replica Montreal Canadiens “sweater-style” hockey jersey signed in black felt tip on the logo on the front, “Jean Beliveau, #4,” with another line added below the signature.

In fine condition, with the signature a bit fuzzy due to the nature of material.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1534. Boston Celtics. Boston Celtics souvenir logo basketball signed in black felt tip by fifteen members of the squad. Signers are Rick Pitino (head coach), Jim O’Brien (assistant coach), Antoine Walker, Walter McCarty, Ron Mercer, Zan Tabak, Bruce Bowen, Kenny Anderson, Greg Minor, Dana Barros, Andrew DeClercq, Tyus Edney, Pervis Ellison, Travis Knight, and Dontae Jones. In fine condition with brushing to a few signatures. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1532. Billiards: Mosconi and Crane. Known as ‘Mr. Pocket Billiards,’ Mosconi was a consultant to many prominent movies involving his sport, including The Color of Money, The Hustler and The Baltimore Bullet. Two items: glossy 8 x 10 photo of Willie Mosconi cueing up, signed in black ballpoint, and a 5.5 x 8.5 program for Rochester’s Own Champion!, signed on the front in blue ballpoint by Irving Crane.

In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1539. Boxing. Everlast red corner post, signed

1536. Boston Red Sox. Sixteen 7 x 9 team-issued photos of

on the front in black felt tip by 23 boxers. Signers are: Alexis Arguello, Carmen Basilio, Ken Buchanan, Michael Carbajal, Bobby Chacon, George Chuvalo, Diego Corrales, Emile Griffith, Marvin Hagler, Jake LaMotta, Danny ‘Little Red’ Lopez, Barry McGuigan, Alan Minter, Shane Mosley, Terry Norris, Ken Norton, Ruben Olivares, Aaron Pryor, Leon Spinks, Marlon Starling, John H. Stracey, Jose Torres, and Micky Ward.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Boston Red Sox players during the 1940s, each signed and inscribed in ink and felt tip by the respective players pictured, and each bearing a pre-printed signature. Signers are: Matt Batts (not ins), Merrill Combs, Dom DiMaggio, Lou Stringer, Johnny Pesky, Birdie Tebbetts, Al Zarilla, Sam Mele, Jack Kramer, Billy Hitchcock, Bill Goodman, Dave ‘Boo’ Ferriss, Bobby Doerr, Mel Parnell, Joe Dobson, and Earl Johnson. In fine condition, with light creasing. Accompanied by two unsigned photos of Ellis Kinder and Frank Quinn, and the original Red Sox mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1537. Boxing. Five items: four glossy 8 x 10 or 10 x 8 photos and one matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of famed pugilists, each signed in ink by the respective fighter pictured.

Signers are: Gerry Cooney, Jake LaMotta (ins), Archie Moore (ins), Floyd Patterson (ins), and Max Schmeling. In overall fine condition, with scattered bends and creases.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 1538. Boxing.

Three items: color 10 x 8 lobby card for the 1977 film The Greatest, signed and inscribed in black b a l l p o i n t , “ To Richard from Muhammad Ali, June 13—84”; color 5.5 x 3.5 promotional postcard photo from Jack Dempsey’s New York restaurant showing him battling Jess Willard signed on the reverse in ink, “Good Luck, Jack Dempsey”; and a series 1935 dollar bill signed on the reverse in black ink by Joe Louis (signed vertically), Carmen Basilio (ins), and Joey Giambra (ins). In overall fine condition, with a few mild creases and wrinkles to the currency and light ink adhesion to Basilio’s signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

1540. Terry Bradshaw. Replica

Pittsburgh Steelers football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to number. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1541. Drew Brees and Reggie Bush. Official

Riddell New Orleans Saints football helmet signed in black felt tip on the side by Drew Brees and Reggie Bush. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1542. British Open Champions. Sixteen

glossy and satin-finish photos, including fourteen color, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 11 x 14, featuring individual PGA Champions with their trophies, each signed in felt tip by the respective champion pictured. Signers are: Ben Curtis, Stewart Cink, Mark Calcavecchia, Ian Baker-Finch, Mark O’Meara, Tom Lehman, Paul Lawrie, Padraig Harrington, Todd Hamilton, Nick Price, Peter Thomson, Lee Trevino, Louis Oosthuizen, Justin Leonard, Johnny Miller, and Nick Faldo. In overall fine condition. Four of the photos are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1543. Jim Brown.

Official dark brown Wilson “Duke’ NFL football signed in silver ink on a side panel. In fine condition, with a couple light brushes to signature.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1547. Kobe Bryant. Replica Los Angeles Lakers basketball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to number. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1544. Jim Brown. Official replica Cleveland Browns football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Jim Brown HOF 71.”

In very fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to number. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Fame inductee from 1964 and the first player in history to earn the Tennis Grand Slam. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Budge reaching for a ball, signed in blue felt tip, “With best wishes, Don Budge.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1549. Georges Carpentier and Jimmy Wilde. Carpen-

1545. Paul Brown. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Brown sitting on the bench, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Best wishes to you Carl—Paul E. Brown.” Some bends and creases, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1546. Willard Brown.

Baseball Hall of Famer who played with the Kansas City Monarchs. Scarce vintage ink signature, “Willard Brown,” on an off-white 3.25 x 3 lightlylined slip affixed to a slightly larger piece of paper. Also signed by Negro League players Earl Taborn and Pedro Arroyo. In very good condition, with horizontal creasing passing through his name, a small hole just above the first letter of his signature, mild toning, and show-through from printing on the reverse and a James Spence Authentication label affixed to the back. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1548. Don Budge. Hall of

tier (1894–1975) was a French boxer who fought mainly as a light heavyweight and heavyweight; Wilde was a British world boxing champion (1892–1969). Original vintage program cover a 1947 fight, 7.5 x 9.75, signed in pencil

by Georges Carpentier and Jimmy Wilde. Creases, small edge tears, mild toning and soiling, and old tape along the left edge, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1550. Wilt Chamberlain. Signed

book: Wilt. First edition. NY: MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1973. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 310 pages. signed in black felt tip on the first free end page by Chamberlain and also signed by the author, David Shaw on the next page. With slightly irregular ink flow, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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“As you realise, I am away from home racing a large portion of my time at the moment” 1551. Jim Clark. Scottish twotime world champion Formula One driver (1936–1968) who died in a crash during a race in Germany. TLS, one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, July 26, 1962. Cordial letter attempting to arrange a radio interview. In part: “My thanks for your letter…about an interview for your Internal Radio system…As you realise, I am away from home racing a large portion of my time at the moment…A lot of people seem to have similar ideas to you about getting interviews, but if you would like to phone me I would do my best to arrange a suitable time.” In very good condition, with two holes to upper left, a uniform shade of toning, and some light creases and wrinkles. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The Formula One champ cordially declines an invitation: “It is a great pity, but it is not possible to do everything one would like to do” 1552. Jim Clark. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7, no date. Clark declines an invitation to an event.

In part: “Thank you very much for your letter inviting me to come to your ‘At Home Day.’ Unfortunately, I will be in Italy, so I’m afraid I shan’t be able to come. It is a great pity, but it is not possible to do everything one would like to do.” In very good condition, with vertical fold through a single letter of signature, torn staple hole to top left, and several creases.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1553. Fred Clarke.

Ballpoint signature, “Fred C. Clarke,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card.

In fine condition, with faint show-through from a collector notation on reverse. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1554. Mickey Cochrane. Baseball Hall

of Famer (1903–1962) who batted .320 during his 13-year career. Vintage ink signature and inscription, “To Albert Hopkins, Best wishes, Mickey Cochrane, Phila Athletics,” on a 3.5 x 2 card. Card is affixed to an 8 x 10.5 scrapbook page along with two clipped newspaper photos of Cochrane. In fine condition, with small area of adhesive across top of inscription. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1555. Tony Conigliaro.

Three items: postcard photo, 3.25 x 5.25, signed in blue ballpoint; a blue felt tip signature on a 3 x 5 colored card; and a 4 x 11 color photo clipped from a program and signed in blue ballpoint. The photo is affixed to a slightly larger piece of cardstock. In overall very good condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $150)

1556. Kiki Cuyler. Ink signature, “’Ki

Ki’ Cuyler,” on an off-white 1.5 x 1.25 card above which has been affixed a 3-cent US postage stamp honoring the centennial of baseball. That card has then been affixed to a 5 x 3 off-white card with a small picture of the Hall of Famer affixed. In fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1557. Al Davis. Football Hall of Famer and owner of the Oakland Raiders.

Oakland Raiders business check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed “Allen Davis,” payable to Western Union for $50.81, June 9, 1977. In fine condition, with small lower left corner crease, standard bank stamping over his signature, and show-through from bank stamps on reverse.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1558. Jack Dempsey.

Unique vintage glossy 9 x 7 photo of the pugilist being given a ‘hot foot,’ signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Paul Prugh, It’s a Rowsy Trik ‘But’ I’ll get eaven.

Good Luck Pal, Jack Dempsey.” Affixed to a slightly larger page. In very good condition, with mild creasing, rippling, surface staining, silvering to the darker portions, and trimmed edges. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1560. Detroit Lions Champions. Nine satin-finish photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, featuring members of the 1952 and 1953 Detroit Lions, each signed in blue felt tip by the respective player or players pictured, including Lou Creekmur, Tom Dublinksi, Dick Stanfel, Lew Carpenter, Charlie Ane, John Prchlik, Bob Smith, Torgy Torgeson, and Bob Miller.

In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1561. Detroit Tigers. Original scorecard from a 2002 game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals, 8.5 x 11, two pages. Signed on the front in blue felt tip by Ernie Harwell and George Kell. In fine condition, with a few light corner bends. From iconic broadcaster Ernie Harwell’s last season broadcasting for the Tigers. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1562. Joe DiMaggio. Gold Hall of

Fame plaque card signed in black felt tip “Joe DiMaggio.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1559. Jack Dempsey. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 8.5, Jack Dempsey’s Broadway Restaurant and Bar letterhead, April 9, 1964. Dempsey writes to M. Liston Lewis in Nashville. In part: “I enjoyed reading the article you sent. Thanks for saying those nice things about me. I appreciate your asking me to write the forward for your book, but I am now negotiating for an exclusive grant of rights for anything I might write and my lawyer says I can’t get involved with an endorsement such as you suggest. I’m sorry that I am not allowed to write an introduction to your book; I would have liked to do it.” Double-matted with a photo of the champ to an overall size of 16.75 x 11.5. In fine condition, with uniform toning and a horizontal mailing fold across the bottom of the signature. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $250)

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1563. Joe DiMaggio. Ballpoint

signature, “Best wishes, Joe DiMaggio,” on an off-white 4.25 x 5.5 sheet of Showboat Hotel, Casino, and Bowling Center stationery. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1564. Gus Dorais.

College Football Hall of Famer who died in 1954.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Gus Dorais,” on an off-white 5 x 2.5 lightly-lined slip. Also signed by Dad Butler. In very good condition, with central horizontal crease, scattered creasing, some soiling, and a trimmed top edge.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1565. Don Drysdale. Official Rawl-

ings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition, with scattered toning, a few spots approaching his name.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1566. Hugh Duffy and Fred Tenney. Members of the Boston

Beaneaters baseball club. Hall of Famer Duffy still holds the Major League single season batting average for hitting .440 in 1894 while playing for the Beaneaters. Vintage ink signatures, “Fred Tenney, Winthrop, Mass.,” and “Hugh Duffy,” on individual 3.5 x 2 off-white cards. Both are affixed to an 8 x 10.5 scrapbook page with a clipped newspaper photo of the pair on a city street. In fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1568. Kevin Durant. Seven

color satin-finish 11 x 14 photos of Durant from every team he has played for, each signed in felt tip.

In fine condition, with light creasing. Each photo is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1569. Dale Earnhardt. Four items:

three trading cards each signed on the front in felt tip; and a Revell toy car on its blister pack, signed in black felt tip on the cardboard. In overall fine condition with a curvature to the toy’s cardboard. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1570. England National Soccer Team.

Three color satin-finish photos, two 8 x 10 and one 11 x 14, featuring individual soccer stars, each signed in felt tip by the respective player pictured. Signers are: Frank Lampard, John Terry, and David Beckham. In fine condition. Each photo is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1571. Tony Esposito.

1567. Zora Duntov. Referred to as ‘The Father of The Corvette.’

Four items: two color glossy 8 x 10 photos, one featuring Duntov surrounded by engines, signed in black felt tip, and the other of Duntov as an older man taken at his home in Michigan, signed in black felt tip; a Corvette Quarterly magazine, 8 x 10.5, dated 8/17/1995, signed on the front in black felt tip; and an Official Catalog of the National Corvette Museum, 8.75 x 5.75, dated Spring ‘95, signed on the front in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some light creasing to the magazine and light postage marks on the catalog. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Official Reebok replica Chicago Blackhawks hockey jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Tony Esposito, HOF 88.” In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to number.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1572. Eddie Feigner. He first

assembled his four-man softball team, known as The King and His Court, in 1946. The King and His Court touring team played over 10,000 softball games in 100 countries since the late 1940s and achieved widespread fame similar to that of the Harlem Globetrotters. During his over 10,000 games he has played in, he claimed he threw 238 perfect games and 930 no-hitters. Three glossy 8 x 10 photos of Feigner in action featuring the pitching poses he became famous for, signed in blue felt tip, one signed vertically.

In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1575. Football. Twenty-five Goal Line Art Pro Football Hall of Fame

cards, each signed on the front in felt tip. Signers are: Doug Atkins, Morris ‘Red’ Badgro, Raymond Berry, George Connor, Dick ‘Night Train’ Lane, Paul Hornung, Tom Fears, Dan Fouts, Frank Gatski, Forrest Gregg, Sam Huff, Dante Lavelli, George McAfee, Don Maynard, Bobby Mitchell, Ozzie Newsome, Jim Parker, Joe Perry, Pete Pihos, Jim Ringo, Billy Shaw, Charley Taylor, Charley Trippi, Larry Wilson, and Willie Wood. Some players have added a jersey number or induction date. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1573. Enzo Ferrari and Niki Lauda. Postcard photo of Niki Lauda, 6.25 x 4.5, signed on the reverse in purple ink by Enzo Ferrari, adding a brief sentiment in Italian, and in black ink by Lauda. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 1576. Football. Collection of 12 uniform jersey numbers, all ap-

proximately 12˝ long, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective player who wore the number. Signers are: Terrell Owens, Joe Theismann, Jim Otto, Todd Christiansen, Ricky Williams, Mike Rozier, Jay Novacek (2), Marshall Faulk (2), and Jake Plummer (2). In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to each number.

Each is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1574. Charlie O. Finley. Owner of the Oakland Athletics

(1918–1996). Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed

by Finley, payable to Kingsbury Elevator for $39.70, March 7, 1966.

In fine condition, with staple holes at the top of the page, standard bank stamps, and show-through from bank stamps on the reverse.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1577.

Football: Gone Too Soon.

Three football trading cards each individually signed on the front in felt tip by Damien Nash, Marquise Hill, and Darrent Williams. In overall fine condition. All three athletes died at tragically young ages. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1582. Benny Friedman. College and Pro

1578. Joe Frazier. Color giclée print on canvas, 26.5 x 36.5 celebrating Frazier’s victory over Muhammad Ali, signed in gold ink. Rolled and in very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Football Hall of Famer (1905–1982) generally considered the first great passer in the sport.

Stricken with severe diabetes, Friedman committed suicide at the age of 77. Felt tip signature, “Benny Friedman,” on an off-white 5 x 3 lightly-lined card. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1583. Ed Garbisch.

1579. Joe Frazier.

Everlast right-handed boxing glove signed in black felt tip on the top.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1580. Joe Frazier.

Black boxing trunks signed in silver ink on the front.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

College football Hall of Famer who died in 1979.

DS, one page, 5.25 x 3, July 6, 1950. Typed release on the reverse of a postcard sent to Christy Walsh. In full: “This will authorize you to use my picture in connection with an item concerning my activity in sport. It is understood said picture will appear on your All America Sport Calendar manufactured and distributed by Brown & Bigelow, St. Paul, Minn.” Garbisch has also added his home address beneath his signature. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1584. Jeff Gordon. Color

1581. French Open Champion. Eight color

glossy and satin-finish photos, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 11 x 14, featuring individual French Open Champions posing with their trophies, each signed in felt tip by the respective champion pictured.

Signers are: Albert Costa, Carlos Moya, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Ana Ivanovic, Chris Evert, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. In fine condition. Four of the photos are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

glossy 10 x 8 photo of Gordon’s #24 Dupont car, signed in black felt tip.

Double matted and framed with a small plaque to an overall size of 16.25 x 13.25. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1585. Otto Graham. Three

different glossy 8 x 10 photos, one color, featuring Graham in uniform with a football, each signed in felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1586. Red Grange. Glossy 8 x

10 photo of Grange during practice, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Congratulations to Rev. & Mrs. Britton on your 50th from ‘Red’ Grange.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1589. Hank Greenberg. Gold Hall

of Fame plaque card signed in black felt tip, “Hank Greenberg.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1590. Bob Griese. Replica

Miami Dolphins football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Bob Griese HOF 90.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1966 Super Bowl Champion Packers ball

1587. Green Bay Packers. Official Wilson NFL football

signed in blue ink by 23 members of the 1966 Green Bay Packers. Signers are: Bart Starr, Paul Hornung, Forrest Gregg, Bob Long, Willie Wood, Herb Adderley, Jim Taylor, Jim Grabowski, Donny Anderson, Lionel Aldridge, Ken Bowman, Tom Brown, Lee Roy Caffey, Boyd Dowler, Marv Fleming, Doug Hart, Jerry Kramer, Bill ‘Red’ Mack, Max McGee, Dave Robinson, Bob Skoronski, Fuzzy Thurston, and Phil Vandersea. In fine condition with irregular ink flow to a couple of signatures. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1588. Green Bay Packers. Official replica Green Bay Packers Super Bowl XXXI commemorative football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back by six members of the World Champion Packers: Mark Chmura, Chris Jacke, Antonio Freeman, Frank Winters, Leroy Butler, and Don Beebe.

In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to number.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

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1591. Lefty Grove.

Baseball Hall of Famer (1900–1975) considered one of the greatest left-handed pitchers.

Vintage pencil signature, “Lefty Grove,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card. Card is affixed to an 8 x 10.5 scrapbook page along with a clipped newspaper photo of Grove. In fine condition, with a light block of toning over right half of card. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1592.

Harlem Magicians.

Original souvenir Harlem Magicians game program, 8.5 x 11, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Marques Haynes, Sam ‘Boom’ Wheeler, Josh Grider, and Goose Tatum. In very good condition, with toning, soiling, and damp staining to cover and mild handling wear. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1596. Heisman Trophy Winners. Official Schutt replica

Array of iconic signatures gracing the pages of historical excellence

1593. Halls of Fame. Signed book: The Halls of Fame. First edi-

tion. Chicago: J. G. Ferguson Publishing Company, 1977. Hardcover, 8.75 x 11.25, 464 pages. Signed on the opening and closing pages in felt tip and ballpoint by approximately 50 Hall of Famers, including Bobby Hull (ins), Gump Worsley, Patty Berg, Al Kaline, Gene Sarazen (ins), Brooks Robinson (ins), Otto Graham (ins), Harry Howell, Carmen Basilio, Dick Weber (2), Bob Griese, Paul Warfield, Bo Schembechler, Al Oerter, Eddie Lubanski (2), Scotty Bowman (ins), Dave Hill, Angelo Dundee (ins), Terry McDermott, Mickey Stanley, and Bruce Martyn. In very good condition, with scattered surface marks, spine and corner wear, with mild paper loss to one corner, loose hinge, and a patch of white out on both the half title page and the title page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1594.

Hanson Brothers. Glossy 10

x 8 photo of the Hansons on the bench in Slap Shot, signed in blue felt tip by Jeff Carlson, Steve Carlson, and Dave Hanson, each adding their jersey number. In very fine condition, with a Steiner Sports sticker affixed to the bottom right corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1595. Will Harridge. DS,

two pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, February 7, 1946. American League Player’s Contract for William E. Robinson, signed in fountain pen by Harridge.

Light creasing to the mailing folds, uniform shade of toning, and a few trivial spots of toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

football helmet, bearing Heisman Trophy commemorative stickers, signed in black felt tip on the side by six Heisman winners: Herschel Walker, Doc Blanchard, Glenn Davis, Tony Dorsett, Billy Sims, and Steve Owens. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1597. Hockey Hall of Famers. Eight glossy

photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, three color, featuring hockey players on the ice, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective Hockey Hall of Famers and Origianl Six team members. Signers are: Emile Bouchard, Milt Schmidt, Ted Lindsay, Elmer Lach, Johnny Bower, Woody Dumart, Jean Beliveau, and Alex Delvecchio. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1599. Bob Hoffman. Vin-

tage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the muscle-bound trainer, signed in fountain pen, “Bob Hoffman.”

In very good condition, with moderate scattered surface and corner creasing and marks.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1600. Ben Hogan. Two

magazine pages, each 10.5 x 13.75, part of a centerspread from a 1954 issue of LIFE magazine, both pages individually signed in black felt tip, “Ben Hogan.” In very good condition, with some mild toning, edge chipping and creasing, and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to each page. Accompanied by two certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1607. Horse Racing: Ron Turcotte. Classic 10 x 8 laser print

photo of Turcotte winning the 1973 Belmont Stakes by an amazing 31 lengths atop Secretariat, signed in black felt tip, “where did everybody go, Ron Turcotte.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1601. Ben Hogan. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hogan teeing off, signed in gold ink. In fine condition, with a couple trivial corner tip and edge creases.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1608. Horse Racing: Ron Turcotte. Five identical color 11

x 17 mini-posters for Secretariat, each signed in blue felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

1602. Larry Holmes.

Everlast left-handed boxing glove signed in black felt tip on the top, “Larry Holmes, Easton Assassin.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1609. Horse Racing: Ron Turcotte. Color satin-finish 16 x

20 photo of the June 11, 1973, cover of Sports Illustrated, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light bends and creases and a couple trivial edge tears.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1603. Paul Hornung. Satin-

finish 20 x 16 photo of Hornung alongside Vince Lombardi, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Hornung, HOF 86.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light bends and dings.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1604. Paul Hornung. Color

1610. Bobby Hull. Official

satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Hornung running the ball against the Cleveland Browns, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Hornung, HOF 86.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1605. Horse Racing: Ron Turcotte. Two

glossy 20 x 16 photos, one capturing Turcotte and Secretariat as they take the lead during the 1973 Belmont Stakes victory, signed in blue felt tip by Turcotte, adding, “73 Triple Crown,” and a 25th Anniversary composite photo, featuring images from the Triple Crown victory and signed in blue felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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CCM replica Chicago Blackhawks hockey jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the front, “Bobby Hull, #9, The Golden Jet.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1611. Bobby Hull. Semi-glossy

20 x 16 photo of Hull scoring against the Rangers, signed in blue felt tip, “Bobby Hull #7, 1st 50th 03/25/62, HOF 1983, The Golden Jet.” Tear to top edge, and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower left corner, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1617. Junior Johnson. Semi-

1612. Indy 500 Winners. Four

glossy 10 x 8 laserprint photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple surface impressions. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

items: three color glossy 10 x 8 photos taken during the Indianapolis 500, individually signed in felt tip by winners A. J. Foyt, Al Unser, and Mario Andretti; and a color glossy 8 x 10 photo signed in black felt tip by Dan Gurney. In overall fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1613. Reggie Jackson.

1618. Magic Johnson. Official

Personal check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed “Reggie M. Jackson,” payable to Speciality for $1000.00, February 13, 1991.

Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. Two vertical folds one passing through his last name, a few wrinkles, and show-through from expected bank cancellation stamps, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1614. Travis Jackson. Perez-Steele card, seventh series, number 3303/10000, signed on the front in blue felt tip. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Spalding NBA Indoor/Outdoor basketball signed in black felt tip on a side panel. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1619. Magic Johnson. Color glossy 20 x 16 photo of Johnson surprising Larry Bird by wearing a Celtics jersey, signed in blue felt tip

by Johnson. In fine condition, with a few scattered bends and creases and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower left. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1620. Bobby Jones. Choice vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “For Jimmy Wiggins, With best wishes, Robt. T. Jones, Jr.,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 card. Double-matted with an image of Jones being carried atop the shoulders of a crowd of well-wishers following his 1930 British Open championship and a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 15.25 x 15.25. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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In his final year hosting the Masters, the golf legend pays a compliment “You were a pretty tough guy to handle on the golf course” 1621. Bobby Jones. TLS signed “Bob Jones,” one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, November 27, 1967. Jones writes to Charles V. McAdam, longtime executive at the McNaught Syndicate. In part: “I…am pleased that you have authorized a biography. I am sure it will be interesting. Since receiving your letter, I have tried to think of some exciting or interesting experience you and I shared; but I have not been able to come up with anything. I remember that we played the two rounds of golf you mention at Cleveland and Blind Brook; and I recall that I have also seen you several times in Augusta. Beyond this, I can think of nothing that would illuminate Dr. Steincrohn’s book. I have always enjoyed your company, and I must tell Dr. Steincrohn that you play as hard as you work, and that within your handicap bracket, you were a pretty tough guy to handle on the golf course.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned 7.5 x 9.5 portrait of Jones swinging a golf club. Very desirable golf content from a legend of the links. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1623. Henry Jordan.

Green Bay Packer who died at an early age, well before his Hall of Fame induction. Personal check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed “Henry W. Jordan,” payable to Zion Episcopal Church for $20.00, February 2, 1976. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and standard bank stamps touching his first name. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Jones offers analysis of Augusta, the famous course he founded

1622. Bobby Jones. Signed book: Golf Is My Game. Later print-

ing. NY: Doubleday and Company, 1960. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 255 pages. Signed and inscribed in ballpoint on the first free end page “For Charles Stewart, With best wishes, Robert T. Jones, Jr.” Light toning and soiling to price-clipped jacket, mild wear to extremities, and faint toning and spotting to left edge of signed page (touching a few words, including “Robert”), otherwise fine condition.

Jones’s best-selling volume contains insights gleaned from 14 years of championship competition, more than 50 photographs and sketches illustrating his basic principles of the game, and a hole-by-hole account of the famous Augusta National Course. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1624. Michael Jordan. Sports

Illustrated, dated May 21, 1990, featuring MJ in action on the cover, signed on the cover in black felt tip, “Michael Jordan.” In fine condition with a mailing label affixed. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1625. Sonny Jurgensen. Replica Washington Redskins football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back, “Sonny Jurgensen, HOF 83.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1630. Los Angeles Lakers. Three color

1626. Lord Lonsdale. Boxing Hall of Famer (1857–1944) and founding member of the National Sporting Club. Personal calling card, 4.75 x 3.5, signed on the front, “June 30, 1924, Yours very truly, Lonsdale.” Affixed to a slightly larger album page with a small portrait. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning and scattered soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1627. Harmon Killebrew. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Killebrew posing at the plate, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition, with a few bends.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

satin-finish 11 x 14 photos of LA Lakers, each signed in black felt tip by the respective player pictured. Signers are: Jerry West, Magic Johnson, and James Worthy. In fine condition, with authentication labels affixed to the corners of each photo. Each of the photos are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1631. Kenesaw M. Landis. First baseball commissioner

(1866–1944). Landis was elected to office on November 12, 1920, and helped restore public confidence in baseball following the Black Sox scandal of 1919. The former US district judge banned eight White Sox players for life, despite their acquittal in a court of law. Landis subsequently issued other edicts utilizing the ‘absolute power’ granted him by the owners to ensure the game’s integrity. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Kenesaw M. Landis, Feby 6, 1931,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card. Card is affixed to an 8 x 10.5 scrapbook page along with a clipped newspaper photo of Landis. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial feathering to a couple of ink strokes. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1628. Evel Knievel. Three official Rawlings baseballs, two All Star and one Mickey Mantle commemorative, each signed on the sweet spot in black ballpoint. In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1629. Mike Krzyzewski. Two color 8.5 x

11 cardstock composite photos of Krzyzewski, featuring his career stats printed on the reverse, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light creasing to the edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1632. Ray Lane. Detroit broadcaster best known for teaming with Ernie Harwell on Detroit Tigers radio broadcasts from 1967 through 1972, and working on the team’s television broadcasts from 1999 to 2003. Official Rawlings Major League Detroit Tigers baseball signed in blue ink on the sweet spot, “Ray Lane, ‘68 World Champs Broadcaster.” In fine condition, with some bleeding of the ink.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Scarce Pelle Lindbergh signature in a 1981 Canada Cup team booklet 1633. Pelle Lindbergh. Swedish professional ice hockey goalie (1959–1985) who played parts of five seasons in the NHL for the Philadelphia Flyers. He died after losing control of his car and smashing into a New Jersey elementary school. Rare Swedish team picture booklet, 4.25 x 6, issued for the 1981 Canada Cup. Signed in blue ballpoint on the page featuring his image. Also signed in ink by 23 other Swedish team coaches and players, including Bo Tovland, Anders Parmstrom, Jan-Erik Nilsson, Peter Lindmark, Gote Walitalo, Thomas Eriksson, Tomas Jonsson, Borje Salming, Anders Hedberg, Mats Waltin, Kent-Erik Andersson, Thomas Gradin, Anders Kallur, Bengt Lundholm, Lars Molin, Kent Nilsson, Ulf Nilsson, Jorgen Pettersson, Thomas Steen, and Patrik Sundstrom. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1635. Los Angeles Lakers. Color 39 x 22 lithograph entitled ‘Legends,’ signed in the lower border in pencil by the five Laker legends honored: Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Magic Johnson, Elgin Baylor, and [Kareem] Abdul-Jabbar. Also signed by the artist. Rolled. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1637. Lloyd Mangrum. Golfer (1914–

1636. Connie Mack. ALS, one page, 6 x 9, Book-Cadillac Hotel letterhead, June 12, 1941. Mack writes his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Holt. In part: “Am sorry you are leaving for your home before you can see my boys play at Shibe Park. They have played some good ball and…they will soon start winning. Will look forward to seeing you before season closes.” In fine condition, with light wrinkling and show-through from an authentication label affixed to the reverse.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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1973) known as ‘Mr. Icicle’ for his smooth swing and his relaxed demeanour on the course. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Wilson Advisory Staff publicity photo, signed and inscribed in ballpoint, “To Danny, Best Wishes, Lloyd Mangrum.” In fine condition, with some creasing, surface impressions, light scuffing.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1638. Peyton Manning. Official Wilson football signed in silver ink, “Peyton Manning, 49 TD’s.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1639. Mickey Mantle and Don Mattingly. Color 17.5 x 23 print entitled

‘Yankee Tradition,’ signed in gold ink, “Mickey Mantle” and “Don Mattingly.”

Double matted to an overall size of 21.5 x 27.5. Scattered surface impressions and small creases, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication.

Oversized. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1642. Mickey Mantle, Duke Snider, and Willie Mays.

Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot

by Mickey Mantle and on the side panels in blue ballpoint by Duke Snider and in blue felt tip by Willie Mays. In very good condition, with scattered toning affecting Mantle’s signature. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1643. Mantle, Mays, and Snider. Color

limited edition 36 x 24 composite print entitled ‘Willie, Mickey and the Duke,’ numbered #713/1603, signed in blue felt tip. Also signed in blue felt tip by the artist, David Millman. In fine condition, with scattered small bends and light creases. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1644. Mickey Mantle. Official

Highly graded photo of the ‘M & M Boys’

1640. Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. Color

satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris posing together in their Yankee pinstripes, their bats resting on their shoulders, signed in blue felt tip by both Mantle and Maris. In fine condition, with some spotting to background and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to bottom corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity and grading from PSA/DNA, grading Mantle’s signature a “9,” Maris’ signature a “10,” and an overall grade of “9.5.” RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1641. Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams. Official Louisville Slugger Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative baseball mini-bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel by Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Mitchell & Ness Cooperstown Collection replica New York Yankees baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the front “Mickey Mantle No. 7.” In very fine condition. The item was once part of a larger display and is accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and Upper Deck Authenticated from that original presentation. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1645. Mickey Mantle. Color

glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Mantle in his batting stance, signed in blue felt tip “Mickey Mantle.” In fine condition, with scattered light creases and bends. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1650. Mickey Mantle. Color glossy 16 x 20 David Spindel photo showing a collage of Mantle memorabilia, signed in silver ink “Mickey Mantle, No. 7.”

Also signed in black ink by the photographer. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1646. Mickey Mantle. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mantle clutching his bat, signed in blue felt tip, “Mickey Mantle, No. 7.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1647. Mickey Mantle.

1651. Mickey Mantle. Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In very good condition, with scattered toning, with some lightly affecting signature.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Official Topps Mickey Mantle commemorative ‘Rookie Ball’ baseball, bearing a color reproduction of Mantle’s rookie card and 1952 statistics, signed in blue felt tip on the sweet spot, “Mickey Mantle.” In fine condition, with light overall haloing to signature. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1648. Mickey Mantle. Official Rawlings

American League minibaseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. Ball also bears an original hand-painted portrait of Mantle by west coast artist Jolene Jesse. Scattered light soiling, a bit over signature, and a James Spence authentication label affixed to ball, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1649. Mickey Mantle. Glossy 11 x 14 photo

of Mantle on the road relaxing in the dugout, boldly signed in blue felt tip, “Mickey Mantle.”

Mantle claimed that this image, originally shot

by Ray Gallo in 1956, was ‘the greatest photograph I’ve ever seen of myself.’ Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1652. Mickey Mantle. Color 18 x 24 print entitled ‘No. 7’ showing Mantle at bat, boldly signed in blue felt tip, “Mickey Mantle.” In fine condition, with some corner creases and edge wear. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1653. Mickey Mantle.

Color 28 x 22 print entitled ‘Memories,’ signed in gold ink, “Mickey Mantle, No. 7.”

Also signed in black felt tip by photographer David M. Spindel. Scattered edge wear, small creases, and dings, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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“I boxed two hard rounds and an additional six round of the other. Tomorrow I’ll box again but I’ll take it easy for Monday.

The guy’s name whose [sic] boxing me Monday is Ron Rinf” 1654. Rocky Marciano. Undefeated heavyweight boxing cham-

pion who died in a plane crash in 1969. Partial ALS signed at its conclusion “Rocky Marciano,” one page both sides of Hotel Times Square stationery, 6 x 9. In part, the letter begins: “the following morning the result or what round I knocked him out in. Today I worked hard I did two 1/2 miles of road work. I boxed two hard rounds and an additional six round of the other. Tomorrow I’ll box again but I’ll take it easy for Monday. The guy’s name whose [sic] boxing me Monday is Ron Rinf I don’t know a thing about him it’s a six. I’ll be home next Saturday for sure anyway honey I really missed you today no kidding. I mean more today than any other day since I’ve been here. I hope you have next weekend off so we can be together…

Your picture is on my radio top right next to me so as I write I keep looking up at it. I’m not much for writing this stuff about love, but if you knew how I feel now you’d be mighty happy.” Toning along the mailing folds and some scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Marciano handwritten letters, particularly with any mention of boxing, are quite scarce. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

1655. Roger Maris.

New York Yankees 5 x 7 heavy paperstock photo, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To James, Best of Luck, Roger Maris.”

Central horizontal crossing his facial area and some bends and creases, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1656. Roger Maris.

Large felt tip signature, “Roger Maris,” on an offwhite 8.5 x 4.25 sheet.

Three vertical folds with a central fold passing through his last name, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1657. Billy Martin. Merv Griffin Resort Casino souvenir baseball signed in black felt tip on the sweet spot by Billy Martin, inscribing the sphere on the west panel “To Brett, Best Always.” Also signed by Todd Zeile on the north panel. In fine condition, with some irregular ink adhesion of Martin’s signature. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1658. Pedro Martinez.

Three items: Boston Red Sox souvenir baseball cap signed on the brim in black felt tip; Sports Illustrated magazine, April 20, 1998, featuring Martinez on the cover, signed on the cover in black felt tip; and a color McDonald’s advertisement, 9.75 x 13.25, promoting the availability of collectors’ cups and picturing the pitcher, signed in black felt tip, “Pedro Martinez #45.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 11 x 14.5. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1659. Masters Champions. Fifteen color

glossy and satin-finish photos, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 11 x 14, featuring Masters Champions in their coveted green and blue jackets, each signed in felt tip by the respective champion pictured. Signers are: Ben Crenshaw, Bernhard Langer (3), Fred Couples (2), Mark O’Meara, Larry Mize, Craig Stadler, Vijay Singh, Sandy Lyle, Ian Woosnam, Jack Burke, Charles Coody, Tommy Aaron, Nick Faldo, and Billy Casper. Some light creasing, surface marks, and faint paper clip imprint, otherwise fine condition. Five of the photos are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1660. Willie Mays. Official Rawl-

ings National League baseball signed in black ballpoint on the sweet spot. Scattered toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1661. Clem McCarthy. Sportscaster and

public address announcer (1882–1962) known for his dramatic style who also lent his voice to Pathe News’ RKO newsreels. Ink signature, “Clem McCarthy,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Small crease, edge toning, and a collector notation in pencil at the bottom of the card, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1662. Jug McSpaden. Profes-

sional golfer (1908–1996). ALS signed “H. Jug McSpaden,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, no date. In full: “My greatest golf memory was of shooting at 59 at 29-30 Breckenridge Park Golf Club in San Antonio, the card was signed and witnessed by Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, and Paul Runyon. It was done 15 yrs. ahead of any [sic] else.” In fine condition, with light creasing. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Scarce signature of a tragic boxing figure

1663. Freddie Mills. English

boxer (1919– 1965) who was the world light heavyweight boxing champion from 1948 to 1950. He committed suicide in his car behind his nightclub. Ink signature, “Freddie Mills,” on an off-white 4 x 2 slip. Scattered creases with a diagonal crease passing through the first letter of his name and show-through from printing on the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1664. Minnesota Twins.

Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint by 35 members of the 1992 Minnesota Twins. Signers include: “Tom Kelly (ss), Kirby Puckett, Chili Davis, Kent Hrbek, Chuck Knoblauch, Scott Erickson, Kevin Tapani, Pedro Munoz, Brian Harper, Rick Aguilera, Tom Edens, and Jeff Reboulet. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1665. Minnesota Vikings. Official Rid-

dell Minnesota Vikings football helmet signed in gold ink on the sides by the ‘Purple People Eaters’ Jim Marshall, Carl Eller, Gary Larsen, and Alan Page and also signed in black felt tip by Joe Kapp. In fine condition, with some light rubbing and scuffs to helmet. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1666. Miracle on Ice. Emo-

tional color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the US hockey team celebrating their victory, signed in blue black felt tip by Jim Craig, John Harrington, Ken Morrow, Craig Patrick, Steve Janaszak, Mike Eruzione, Phil Verchota, Mark Johnson, Buzz Schneider, and Jack O’Callahan. Mild surface scuffs, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1667. Joe Montana and Steve Young.

Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Montana throwing a pass for the 49ers, signed in blue felt tip and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 20.5; and a color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Young passing for the 49ers, signed in blue felt tip and framed to an overall size of 18 x 22.

In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1668. Joe Montana. Official Rid-

dell San Francisco Giants full-sized football helmet signed in blue felt tip, “Joe Montana.” In fine condition, with a few scuff marks. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1669. Joe Montana. Topps 1981 trading card, featuring Montana as the 49ers’ quarterback, signed on the front in blue felt tip. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1671. Bronko Nagurski.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Nagurski running the ball, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered creases. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1672. Lindsey Nelson. Sportscaster best known for his broadcasts of college football and the New York Mets. Scarce black ballpoint signature on an off-white 6 x 3.5 sheet. In very good condition, with edge creasing, some wrinkling, and a typed and pencil collector notation at the lower left corner. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1673. Jack Nicklaus. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Nicklaus following a shot, signed in black felt tip, “Good luck, Jack Nicklaus.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1670. Willie Mosconi.

Signed book: Winning Pocket Billiards. Later p r i n t i n g . N Y: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1965.

Softcover, 5 x 8, 139 pages.

Signed and inscribed in black ballpoint on the reverse of the first free end page, “To—Dell, Very best of luck, From Willie Mosconi,” and signed again underneath, “Kindest Wishes, Willie Mosconi.” In very good condition, with light creasing and wear to the cover, a faint shade of toning to the edges of the pages, and a loose, but still attached, hinge. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1674. James D. Norris, Jr. Sports business-

man (1906–1966) who held interests in boxing, ice hockey, and horse racing. Chicago Stadium Corporation business check, 8.25 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by “James D. Norris,” payable to Slick Ware for $56.25, October 23, 1939. Light toning along the left edge, standard bank punch holes, show-through from bank stampings on reverse, and a small office notation, otherwise fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1675. Ken Norton. Everlast lefthanded 12-ounce boxing glove signed in black felt tip on the top, “Ken Norton H.O.F.—1992—.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1676. Notre Dame. Semi-glossy

10 x 8 laserprint photo of the Notre Dame ‘golden dome,’ signed in black felt tip by Bob Kuechenberg, Johnny Lattner, Johnny Lujack, Ara Parseghian, and Joe Theisman (adding “#7”). In fine condition, with a couple of surface impressions.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1680. NY Yankees. Limited edition card set 1677. NY Giants. Six fountain pen

signatures from members of the 1942 New York Giants on a 3 x 5 off-white card.

Signers are: Carl Hubbell, John Mize, Van Mungo, Willard Marshall, Mickey Witek, and Bubber Jonnard (coach). In fine condition with a brush to Marshall’s signature, a couple of stray ink marks with one touching Mungo’s name, and a few spots of soiling and fingerprint marks.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

honoring the 1961 New York Yankees designed

by Ron Lewis, with 31 of the 41 cards signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To Billy” by the respective Yankee pictured. Signers are: Mickey Mantle (uninscribed and adding “#7”), Whitey Ford, Ralph Houk, Clete Boyer, Hector Lopez, Bobby Richardson, Jack Reed, Moose Skowron, Bob Hale, Art Ditmar, Bob Turley, Al Downing, Johnny James, Luis Arroyo, John Sain, Jesse Gonder, Billy Gardner, Bud Daley, Hal Reniff, Ryne Duren, Jim Coates, Ralph Terry, Rollie Sheldon, Bill Stafford, Earl Torgeson, Bob Cerv, Tom Tresh, Johnny Blanchard, Danny McDevitt, Joe DeMaestri, and Tex Clevenger. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original box.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1678. NY Islanders. Color 24

x 18 limited edition print entitled ‘Honoring the Islanders Dynasty,’ #AP 06/45, signed in blue felt tip by 12 Islanders who helped win four consecutive Stanley Cup championships: Bob Nystrom, Denis Potvin, Bryan Trottier, Mike Bossy, Bill Smith, Clark Gillies, John Tonelli, Dave Langevin, Bob Bourne, Jean Potvin, Garry Howatt, and Glenn ‘Chico’ Resch. Also signed in pencil by the artist. Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1679. NY Mets. Of-

ficial Spalding National League baseball signed in black ink by 26 members of the 1973 National League champion New York Mets.

Signers include: Willie Mays (ss), Yogi Berra (ss), Tom Seaver, Tug McGraw, Jerry Grote, John Milner, Felix Millan, Bud Harrelson, Wayne Garrett, Rusty Staub, Ed Kranepool, Jerry Koosman, Jon Matlack, Ray Sadecki, George Stone, Duffy Dyer, and Joe Pignatano. Light toning of the sphere and some fading of the signatures, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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1681. Ohio State Football. Twelve items:

uncut Ohio State trading card set signed in felt tip

by Archie Griffin, Jim Stillwagon, Tom Skladany, Vic Janowicz, ‘Hopalong’ Cassady, Keith Byars, Ike Kelley, Jack Tatum, ‘Pepper’ Johnson, James Houston, and John Hicks; two trading cards individually signed in felt tip by Bill Willis (ins) and Lou Groza and each encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder; trading cards individually signed

by Dick LeBeau and Jim Otis; 1975 program signed and inscribed in red felt tip by Woody Hayes; and individual signatures on slips or cards of Mike Tomczak, Dante Lavelli, Jim Parker, John Cooper, Mike Sensibaugh, and Paul Brown. In very good to fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1682.

Oklahoma Football.

Official Riddell Oklahoma Sooners football mini-helmet signed in silver ink on the side by Heisman trophy winners Steve Owens, Billy Sims, and Jason White. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1683. Hakeem Olajuwon. Replica

Houston Rockets basketball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back.

In fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to back. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1684. Olympic Boxers.

Commemorative red-whiteand-blue silk boxing trunks signed in blue felt tip by four 1984 Olympics gold medal recipients. Signers are: Tyrell Biggs, Mark Breland, Meldrick Taylor, and Pernell Whitaker. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“My team mates and I were very happy to win the Stanley Cup and we hope to bring it to Boston again” 1686. Bobby Orr. TLS, one page, 7.5 x 10.5, Boston Bruins letterhead, December 6, 1972. Orr responds to an admirer.

In part: “I am looking forward to another great season with the Boston Bruins. Naturally, my team mates and I were very happy to win the Stanley Cup and we hope to bring it to Boston again in 1973.” Block of uniform toning over much of the letter, and scattered creases and wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1685. Olympics: 1960 Track and Field. Original

program from the Pomona Valley salutes The 1960 Olympic Track and Field Team celebratory dinner event on August 9, 1960, 6 x 9, signed on the cover and interior in blue ballpoint by various team members, including Paul Whiteley, John Allen, George Young, Les Carney, Bo Roberson, Ralph Boston (gold medal winner for the Long Jump), Hayes Jones, Bill Alley, John Thomas, Anthony Watson, Ted Woods, and Olympic gold medalist swimmer and Tarzan star, Johnny Weissmueller. A few scattered creases, toning, soiling, a few tears along the right and left edges, adhesive remnants and light paper loss, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Big Papi’s 2006 BoSox jersey 1687. David Ortiz. Official Majestic game used Boston Red Sox baseball road jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the back, “David Ortiz 34.” A size strip tag on the front tail reads “34 54 06.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Richard Bond. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1688. Manny Pacquiao. Team Pacquiao

right-handed boxing glove signed in silver ink on the top. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1692. Floyd Patterson. Everlast right-

handed 12-ounce boxing glove signed in black felt tip on the top. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1689. Arnold P a l m e r. C o l o r

vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Palmer watching the trajectory of his shot, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Bob, Good luck in your new job at Churchill. Best Regards, Arnold Palmer.” In fine condition with a a few small creases and a horizontal crease at the top edge. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1690. Arnold Palmer. Official Ahead red baseball cap, with Palmer’s umbrella logo on the front, signed in black felt tip on the brim.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1691. Ace Parker. Football Hall

of Famer. Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on a side panel, “’Ace’ Parker, Phil A’s 1937–38, F. B. H.O.F. 1972.” In fine condition, with scattered toning, one spot touching the end of his signature and part of his notation. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1693. Walter Payton. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Payton sitting on the bench during a game, signed in blue felt tip “Walter Payton, 34.”

In fine condition, with a few light bends and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to photo.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1694. Pele. Ink signature on the reverse of a 8.25 x 5.75 color German language postcard of a passenger ship. The card is also signed by eight other unidentified individuals. In very good condition, with moderate toning to the signature side. Accompanied by a newspaper clipping from a German newspaper picturing Pele. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1695. John Pennel. Track Hall

of Famer (1940– 1993). Ballpoint signature, “John Pennel,” on an offwhite 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with show-through from a typed notation on the reverse. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1696. Herb Pennock. Hall of Fame

1700. Gar y Player. Two

color glossy and satinfinish photos, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 11 x 14, featuring the champions with their trophies, each signed in felt tip by the respective player pictured. Signers are: Rich Beem, Paul Azinger, Shaun Micheel, Davis Love, Ye Yang, David Toms, Vijay Singh, Nick Price, Padraig Harrington, and Martin Kaymer. In overall fine condition. Two of the photos are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1701. Sam Pollock. Former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens (1925–2007) whose name is engraved on the Stanley Cup 12 times. Inter-Office Correspondence memo, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 17, 1970.

Pollock sends a memo to Al Collins regarding the contract of Terence Gray. In full: “Copy of Terence Gray’s 1970/71 contract is attached for your records, as well as copy of letter of October 21st from St. Louis Blues. You will observe that his AHL salary is $15,000.00 and he is to be placed on the Voyageurs’ payroll commencing October 21st, 1970.” Horizontal filing fold, wrinkling, heavy paperclip impression at the top left corner, and two filing holes at the top of the page, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the aforementioned paperwork. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

pitcher who threw 35 shutouts. Vintage ink signature, “Herb Pennock,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. Card is affixed to an 8 x 10.5 scrapbook page with a clipped newspaper photo of Pennock in his Yankee’s uniform. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1697. PGA Championship Winners. Ten

1698. Michael Phelps. Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Phelps competing in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few creases to top right corner, small tear to top edge, and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower left corner.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

satin-finish photos: a color 10 x 8 of Player walking off the green, and an 8 x 10 of Player at the driving range, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1702. Pee Wee Reese. Official Rawlings

1699. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ham and Russell. Satin-finish

20 x 16 photo of the Steeler teammates before a game, signed in blue felt tip by Jack Ham and Andy Russell, with Ham adding his Hall of Fame induction year.

In fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to lower corner . Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

National League minibaseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. Ball also bears an original hand-painted portrait of Reese by west coast artist Jolene Jesse. In fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to plastic wrap covering ball. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1703. Jerry Rice and Joe Montana. Color satin-finish 20 x

16 photo of Montana and Rice on the field for the 49ers, signed in blue felt tip by Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1708. Pete Rose.

1704. Maurice Richard. Official

Personal check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed by Rose, payable to Jim Muhe for $45.00, May 20, 1984. In fine condition, with staple holes at upper left corner, bank stamping touching the first letter of his name, show-through from additional bank stampings on the reverse, and a James Spence Authentication label affixed to the back. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Starter replica Montreal Canadiens hockey “sweater-style retro” jersey signed in black felt tip on the logo on the front, “HOF–61, Maurice Richard, 9.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1705. Maurice Richard. DS in French, one

page both sides, 9.25 x 11, December 23, 1963.

Notes documenting the minutes from the first meeting of Maurice Richard Inc., during which time Richard was named president of the company, and the first year initiatives were put in place. Document is signed three times by Richard. In fine condition, with uniform shade of toning and two torn binder holes along the left edge. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1706. Cal Ripken, Jr. Three items: col-

or matte-finish photo signed in blue felt tip; signed book, The Longest Season. First impression. NY: Philomel Books, 2007. Hardcover with dustjacket, 10.5 x 12, 380. Signed in blue felt tip on the reverse of the first free end page; and an official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In overall very good to fine condition, with light uniform toning to the ball. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1709. Pete Rose. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Pete Rose, 3X WS Champs.” In fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to ball.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1710. Pete Rose. Official Majestic replica Cincinnati Reds baseball jersey signed in black felt tip on the front, “Pete Rose, Hit King.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1711. Edd Roush.

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Roush, “Edd J. Roush,” payable to Internal Revenue Service for $900.00, April 13, 1982. In fine condition, with stamps to both sides, a couple lightly affecting signature. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1707. Tony Romo. Official Darby

replica Dallas Cowboys football jersey signed in silver ink on the number on the back, “Tony Romo 9.” In fine condition with a couple of stray ink marks and Romo’s authentication label affixed to the number. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1712. Red Ruffing and Mike Donlin.

Vintage ink signatures, “Chas. ‘Red’ Ruffing, New York Yankees 1939,” and “To Albert, Sincerely, M. J. Donlin,” on individual off-white 3.5 x 2.5 cards. Each is affixed to an 8 x 10.5 scrapbook page along with a clipped newspaper photo of the respective signer. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Top executives pay their 1927 New York Yankees starting pitcher for 16 days worth of work

1713. Jacob Ruppert and Ed Barrow. The American League Base Ball Club business check, 9 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Ruppert and countersigned by Ed Barrow, “E. G. Barrow,” payable to George W. Pipgras, who endorses the signature on the reverse, for $1,137.70, April 30, 1930. In very good condition, with two vertical creases, one lightly affecting Rupert’s signature, scattered light creasing, light toning, and expected cancellation stamps and notes, the latter only lightly affecting Rupert’s signature. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Bold “G. H. Ruth” on the home run hero’s personal check

1714. Babe Ruth. Personal

check, 8.5 x 3, filled out and signed “G. H. Ruth,” payable to Bayers Auto Sales, Inc. for $69.62, June 8, 1946.

Light creasing, two horizontal folds with one passing through his first initial, office pencil mark atop his name, staple holes at the far left, and show-through from standard bank stampings on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Ruth’s signature is highly coveted, with this check bearing not only his “formal” name but a considerable amount of writing in the Babe’s own hand. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Ruth and his adoring young fans model the Bambino’s personalized cap and neckwear 1715. Babe Ruth. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Ruth posing with a group of school children in 1933, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Joseph O’Connell From Babe Ruth.” In fine condition, with rippling along the bottom of the image, a few small creases, and irregular ink adhesion to a few letters. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Mr. O’Connell that reads in full: “This is to certify that I am the boy standing at the right end of the back row in picture taken with seven other boys and Babe Ruth. The picture depicts Babe Ruth displaying samples of baseball caps and personalized neck ties. The pictures were taken in the locker room at Yankee Stadium and Mr. Ruth was kind enough to insure that I received his autograph addressed to me personally. The thrill of meeting such a great man will always be in my memory.” The smiles on the children’s faces…and on Ruth himself…is testament to the mutual love shared between the Bambino and his multitude of fans. Also accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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The ‘Babe’ signs a photo for the mother of a “swell” pioneering sports broadcaster 1716. Babe Ruth. Vintage pearl-finish photo, trimmed in size to 7.5 x 9.25, depicting Ruth in his Yankee pinstripes and cap, his bat at his side, cordially shaking hands with noted broadcaster Sid Loberfeld before a game at Yankee Stadium, with several fans and a vendor visible in the background, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Sid Loberfeld’s Mother, the Mother of a swell boy, Sincerely, Babe Ruth.” Double matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 16. In good condition, with trimming (slightly uneven) as noted, scattered surface marks and impressions, small area of emulsion loss to left edge, a few traces of old tape residue to edges, and some flaking of ink to inscription and Ruth’s last name. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

1717. Bill Russell. Color limited edition 18 x 24 composite print of Russell in action for the Celtics, numbered #448/600, signed in the lower border in pencil. Also signed in the artist by Christopher Paluso.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1718. Bill Russell. Official limited

edition Spalding 2008 Boston Celtics NBA Championship gold basketball, #516/1500, signed in black felt tip on a side panel. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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1719. Nolan Ryan. Color satinfinish 8 x 10 time-lapse photo of Ryan on the mound for the Texas Rangers, signed in blue felt tip.

Double matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 16. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1720. Sandy Saddler. Color glossy 8

x 10 photo of Saddler in his prime, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “Best of luck Kevin, Sandy Saddler.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1721. Tom Seaver. Limited edition ceramic mini-model of Shea Stadium, #986/4750, signed on the playing field area in blue felt tip by Seaver. In fine condition, with light skipping to signature due to nature of surface. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1722. Frank Selke. Canadian hockey

manager in the National Hockey League (1893–1985). ALS signed “Frank J. Selke,” one page, 5 x 8, December 8, 1978. In part: “Things have been a bit topsy turvy here.

Mainly because of the Provincial Government but I can never forget your kindness so you will hear from me some time soon I hope…Cheer up. You are truly the Champ.”

In fine condition, with central horizontal fold, and scattered creasing and wrinkling. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1723. Jack Sharkey. Vintage

double-weight glossy 8 x 10 photo of the smiling, shirtless boxer, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To ‘Doc’ Solomon, With good wishes, Jack Sharkey.” Light creasing and rippling, trimmed edges, and mounting remnants on the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Doc Salomon Collection. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1724. Jack Sharkey.

Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Sharkey in a suit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To a real fellow, ‘Doc’ Solomon, With best wishes, Jack Sharkey.”

Mild rippling and silvering, and mounting remnants on the reverse, the latter of which does not detract from the quality of the image or crisp signature, otherwise fine condition. Doc Salomon Collection. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1726. Duke Snider. Official Rawlings Major

League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Duke Snider HOF 80.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1727. Duke Snider. Official Rawlings Major

League baseball signed in black ballpoint on a side panel, “Duke Snider’s Idols: Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Lou Gehrig, Stan Musial.” In fine condition, with an authentication label affixed to ball. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1728. Duke Snider. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Edwin Duke Snider.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“Leon Spinks, 76 Gold, World Champ 78” 1729. Leon Spinks. Everlast

left-handed 12-ounce boxing glove signed in black felt tip on the top, “Leon Spinks, 76 Gold, World Champ 78.” In fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1730. Leon Spinks. Two items: Everlast left-handed 16-ounce boxing glove signed in black felt tip on the top, “Leon Spinks”; and a 10 x 8 cardstock montage photo also signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 1731. Roger Staubach. Official replica Dallas Cowboys football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1732. Casey Stengel.

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Stengel, “Charles D. Stengel,” payable to Essex House for September 24, 1964. Endorsed in the same manner by Stengel on the reverse.

Expected bank stamps and cancellation holes affecting portions of both signatures, and a few spots of soiling at the lower left corner, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Rare signature of the bare-knuckle boxing champion

1733. John L. Sullivan. Boxer known as the ‘Boston Strong Boy’ (1858–1918). Scarce vintage fountain pen signature and sentiment, “Compliments of John L. Sullivan. Jan. 28th, 1898,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with uniform toning. A stong, bold signature of the powerful pugilist. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1735. Gene Tunney. Semi-glossy 8 x 10.25 cardstock photo of Tunney striking a boxing pose, later signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Baby Gene, Gene Tunney, August 21, 1924.” Light bends, creases, surface impressions, and spotting to the emulsion, otherwise fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1736. UCLA Basketball. Fourteen color glossy and satin-finish photos, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 11 x 14, a few bearing multiple signatures, featuring members of the UCLA team, each signed in ink and felt tip by the respective player or players pictured.

Signers are: Darren Collison (3), Alfred Aboya, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, Kevin Love, James Keefe, Jrue Holiday, Russell Westbrook (2), Josh Shipp (2), Bill Walton, Malcolm Lee, Ben Howland (2), and John Wooden. In fine condition, with some light bending. One of the photos is accompanied by a certificate of authentication from PSA/ DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1737. Johnny Unitas. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Unitas during practice, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1738. US Open Golf Champions. Eight

1734. Pie Traynor. Gold Hall of Fame plaque card signed and

inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “To Patrick, With best regards, Pie Traynor.” Light soiling and two pieces of clear tape carefully placed over the signature by the original recipient in order to protect it, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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color glossy and satinfinish photos, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 11 x 14, featuring the champions with their trophies, each signed in felt tip by the respective player pictured. Signers are: Geoff Ogilvy, Lucas Glover, Jim Furyk, Ernie Els (2), Fuzzy Zoeller, Retief Goosen, and Graeme McDowell.

In fine condition. One of the photos is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1739. US Open Tennis Champions.

Eleven glossy and satinfinish photos, ten in color, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 11 x 14, featuring individual US Open Champions with their trophies, each signed in black felt tip by the respective player pictured. Signers are: Kim Clijsters, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Lleyton Hewitt, Juan Martin Del Potro, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport, Roger Federer, Rod Laver, and Marat Safin. In overall fine condition. Four of the photos are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1743. Ted Williams. Fabulous color

glossy 15.75 x 19.25 photo of Williams taking batting practice in his Red Sox road uniform, signed in blue felt tip. Matted and framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 25.5. In very fine condition. Oversized.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1740. Dazzy Vance.

Baseball Hall of Famer (1891–1961) who was the dominant National League pitcher of the 1920s. Vintage fountain pen signature, “A. C. ‘Dazzy’ Vance,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. Card is affixed to an 8 x 10.5 scrapbook page, along with two clipped newspaper photos of Vance. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1741. Lloyd Waner.

Hall of Famer who captured three National League batting titles and became a member of the exclusive 3,000 hit club. Bank check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed by Waner, payable to Crown Heights Drug for $25.00, September 17, 1959. Central vertical fold through first letter of signature, and cancellation holes to body, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

The first “Theodore Williams” personal check we have offered!

1744. Ted Williams. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed

“Theodore Williams,” payable to Gladiolus Bond for $25.00, July 12, 1994. He has added “Birthday” at the lower left corner. Vertical fold crossing the “e” in his first name and a few areas of ink skipping, otherwise fine condition. The check is uncashed and, according to the consignor, was presented to her mother who had worked for the Hall of Famer. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1745. Ted Williams. Fantastic color satin-finish 13.5 x 9.75 photo of a

young Ted Williams in his 1939 rookie year uniform sitting on the Fenway dugout steps chatting with owner Tom Yawkey, signed in blue felt tip by Williams, and also signed in black felt tip by the photographer Arthur Griffin. Double matted to an overall size of 21 x 17. In fine condition, with photographer’s embossed seal to lower right. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1752. John Wooden. Felt tip 1746. Ted Williams. Gold Hall of Fame plaque card signed in blue felt tip, “Ted Williams.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

signature, “John Wooden,” on an off-white card. Nicely double matted and framed with a color photo of Wooden coaching UCLA to an overall size of 14.25 x 18.5.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1747. Ted Williams. Three

items: matte-finish 8 x 10 photo signed in blue felt tip; 1982 color trading card signed diagonally in blue felt tip; and a paperback book, Ted Williams by Edwin Pope, signed in blue ink on the first page, “Ted Williams.” In overall fine condition with a few creases to each item and scuffing to the cover of the paperback. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $150)

1748. Wimbledon Champions. Fifteen glossy and satin-finish

photos, twelve color, ranging in size from 8 x 10 to 11 x 14, featuring the individual Wimbledon Champions with their trophies, each signed in ink and felt tip by the respective player pictured. Signers are: Stefan Edberg, Tony Trabert, Vix Seixas, Dick Savitt, Lindsay Davenport, Amelie Mauresmo, Rod Laver, Roy Emerson, Maria Sharapova, Billie Jean King, Bjorn Borg, Lleyton Hewitt, Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, and Rafael Nadal. In overall fine condition. Eight of the photos are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1749. John Wooden. Signed book: Wooden on Leadership. First edition. NY: McGraw-Hill, 2005.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 302 pages. Signed in black felt tip on a bookplate affixed to the reverse of the first free end page.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1750. John Wooden. Classic glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Wooden during his collegiate playing days, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, John Wooden, Purdue, 1932.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1753. Tiger Woods. Bay Hill Invitational baseball-style white cap signed in black felt tip on the brim, “Tiger Woods.” In fine condition with some soiling to the cap touching portions of his name. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1754. David Wright. Rep-

lica commemorative New York Mets base, 7 x 8, signed on the top in black felt tip. In fine condition, with expected light skipping to signature due to surface. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1755. Carl Yastrzemski. Official American League baseball signed in black ballpoint on the sweet spot “Carl Yastrzemski.” In very good condition, with uniform toning and scattered spots of soiling. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1756. Carl Yastrzemski.

Three items: glossy 8 x 10 photo of Yaz in his BoSox road uniform, signed in blue felt tip; FDC commemorating his membership in the 3,000 Hits Club signed in blue ballpoint; and a 1984 ‘Yaz’ trading card signed in blue felt tip, “Carl Yastrzemski #333.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the 23 remaining unsigned cards in the set. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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RR Auction is seeking the finest consignments—both signed and unsigned items—pertaining to the greatest music figures of the 20th century.

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