RRAuction: Titanic Auction April 2014

April 24, 2014

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Lot 28 Titanic British Enquiry Plan and Sections Incredibly detailed Titanic schematic prepared exclusively for the official British enquiry, illustrating the controversial amount of lifeboats, the extended bulkheads, and the fatal gash to Boiler #6

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Auction Consultants TITANIC HISTORIANS Stanley Lehrer: Founder, original publisher, and editorial director of USA Today. Mr. Lehrer is noted for his exceptional collection of rare Titanic artifacts, which have been displayed all over the United States, Canada, England, and Ireland. He is the advising editor for this catalog, utilizing his unparalleled over 40 years of Titanic collecting experience. In addition, he has lectured exclusively in America on the subject of Titanic and its history.

Published works include: Titanic: Fortune & Fate (Simon and Schuster, 1998)

Craig Sopin: Mr. Sopin is our lead Titanic expert: authenticating, appraising, and establishing provenance for the items in this auction. As a highly-regarded Titanic authority, Craig has consulted for museums, auction houses, dealers, collectors, and the media regarding rare Titanic artifacts. He guest-curated the Titanic Exhibition at Philadelphia’s Independence Seaport Museum in 2004–2005 and is a Titanic International Society trustee. Key pieces from his Titanic collection have appeared in books, media, and museums worldwide. Craig was recently featured in The Robb Report and The Financial Times’ ‘How to Spend It.’ Works in progress include: The Ultimate Guide to Authentic Titanic Collectibles (co-authored with Steve Santini)

Steve Santini:Mr. Santini is the world’s leading expert on Titanic deck chairs and wreck wood and has consulted with RR Auction on the authenticity of this genre of relics in the current sale. Steve was the curator of The Manitoba Museum of the Titanic and is currently the curator of the Titanic Concepts, Inc. collection of artifacts and memorabilia. As a respected expert in his field, he is frequently called upon as a consultant on a wide variety of Titanic-related projects.

Published works include: The Science and Story of Titanic (Somerville House, 1999) and Titanic: Touchstones of a Tragedy (Writer’s Club Press, 2000)

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TITANIC APRIL 17 - APRIL 24 An initial bid must be placed on lots by 6pm Thursday, April 24th.

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Contents The Titanic................................................... 4 Victims & Survivors ................................ 24 Ephemera .................................................. 62 White Star Line ........................................ 76 Postcards ................................................... 79 Terms & Conditions................................89

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Super scarce Montague Black-designed White Star Line poster in its original White Star frame 1. Titanic. Exceedingly rare color poster for the White Star Line, 39 x 29, of the company’s two newest and biggest ships, the Titanic and Olympic, circa early 1912. Originally done by Montague Birrell Black, the poster shows the Olympic steaming ahead, with its decks and bow full of passengers, with the Titanic steaming away in the background. The poster’s borders have been trimmed, as was the custom after the catastrophic Titanic sinking. Poster bears Black’s printed initials in the lower right, has been affixed to an identical size mount and is housed in its original frame (with plate glass), along with a small White Star Line plaque nailed into the bottom edge of the frame, to an overall size of 44.5 x 34.25. Backing bears most of a Galindo Mfg. Co. New York label. In fine condition, with uniform light fading to colors, a couple small areas of paper loss near top edge, and a small tear to left edge. Black produced numerous paintings and postcards for White Star Line throughout the 1920s. Printed in a relatively small number to hang in White Star Offices, only a few copies have survived, even less in their original frames. Oversized.…(MB $1000)

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In an incredibly rare letter from her sea trials, a crewman writes his wife from Titanic’s birthplace, Belfast: “I expect we are leaving here for our trials on Monday and for home on Tuesday” 2. Sidney Conrad Siebert. ALS, in pencil, signed “Your own ever loving & Davoted [sic] Husband hon,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter to his wife Winnie, written in the Public Library in Belfast. In full (with grammar and spelling retained): “I have bought a little note paper so that I could drop you a few more lines than I could get on a postcard. As I told you we had a very trying journey here we were over 11 hours in the train and then straight on to the steamboat for another 8 hours and nowhere to sleep all that time and she was a rather old boat we came over by.

I hope you are still keeping well. I am glad to say I am alright the air here is very bracing it makes me as hungry as anything. I don’t think a great deal of the City it is not so good as Soton [Southampton] although there are several fine buildings here but the town itself is very dirty and it has been raining ever since we got here. I am writing this in the Public Library a very nice building but not up to date English books and papers seem very scarce here. Also another thing which strikes one as curious is that there are no cabs or Taxis here they all have these jaunting cars as sort of a shelf arrangement on two wheels and they look most decidedly uncomfortable. I have not tried one yet and have no intention of doing so.

I expect we are leaving here for our trials on Monday and for home on Tuesday and I can tell you I shall be glad after that long time at home I don’t like being away at all. But I suppose I must not grumble as I have had a good time while I was home and must not get on & earn some money. Kiss baby for me tell her her daddy wants to see her and I want to see my other little girl as well. Good Night my own beloved with all the hearts love.” A small separation to one of the central horizontal folds, expected light soiling, and some scattered light toning to second page, otherwise fine condition.

At this time, Titanic had been in Belfast awaiting her delivery to Southampton in order to embark on her maiden voyage from that port on April 10, 1912. She had a skeleton delivery crew for this short but necessary journey, of which Siebert was a part. The crew was responsible for getting themselves to Titanic’s birthplace, first to take her on her sea trials and then to Southampton. Siebert explains he had carried the notepaper he used for this letter with him to Belfast so that he wouldn’t have to send her a postcard. Siebert died in the sinking. His body was not identified. According to Col Archibald Gracie in his book Titanic (page 181), Siebert had been pulled from the water into Lifeboat No. 4 but died thereafter. Letters from Titanic’s delivery/sea trial crew during their very brief stay in Belfast are practically non-existent. The fact that Siebert mentions the upcoming sea trials and delivery trip, and discusses the sites he had seen in Belfast makes this letter all the more desirable, and possibly unique. Provenance: Lot 45 Christie’s South Kensington Maritime sale, May 24, 2001.…(MB $500)

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Woodworking tools used in the actual construction of the Titanic 3. Titanic Construction. Two woodworking tools once owned and used by Thomas McCauley who was employed as a carpenter and cabinet maker at the Harland and Wolff Shipyard in Belfast during the construction of Olympic and Titanic. These two tools, consisting of a folding carpenter ruler and “keyhole” hand saw were once part of the tool kit of Thomas McCauley. They eventually passed as part of McCauley’s entire tool kit to his grandson, Ernest McGookin of Belfast, Ireland.

Attractively archivally triple-cloth-matted and framed with a photo of the Titanic at the shipyard and a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 22.5 x 31. Included with this lot is a photocopy of a picture showing McCauley as well as a copy of a letter on Queen’s University of Belfast’s letterhead dated January 17, 1975 thanking McCauley for the loan of his tools he used when working on Titanic for inclusion in an educational exhibit. Other examples of tools owned and used by Thomas McCauley are currently on display at the Titanic museum attractions in Branson, Missouri, and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, U.S.A. Chain of custody is as follows: Thomas McCauley to his grandson Ernest McGookin, Ernest McGookin to Steve Santini in 1999. Oversized.…(MB $300)

Worn at the Harland and Wolff Shipyard while building the massive vessel 4. Titanic Construction. Goggles used in the construction of Titanic at Harland and Wolff Shipyard in Belfast, belonging to yard worker Thomas McCauley. Leather welding goggles, complete with intact circular safety glass, have an articulating bridge and are complete with strap. Impressively mounted and archivally triple-cloth-matted and framed in a shadowbox with a photo of the shipyard and descriptive plaque to an overall size of 17.5 x 27.5. Examples of tools owned and used by Thomas McCauley are currently on display at the Titanic museum attractions in Branson, Missouri, and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The construction of the ship posed a major engineering challenge and took nearly three years to complete, and working on the ship was dangerous in itself—246 injuries were recorded, many due to a lack of safety precautions. As these goggles demonstrate, some protective measures were taken while building the largest ship ever made. Oversized.…(MB $200)

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5. Titanic Construction. Volt meter used in the construction of Titanic at Harland & Wolff Ship Yard belonging to yard worker Thomas McCauley. Universal Avometer measures 6.5 x 7.5 x 3.5, has two electrical connections at the bottom, and both AC and DC dials. Top is stamped “H & W El. Test Dept 440,” with an instruction plate attached to the back. Meter also retains its leather holding strap. In very good condition.…(MB $300)

Steel rivet head originally owned by a Harland and Wolff lead burner 6. Titanic Rivet Head. A steel rivet head, measuring 1.5˝ in diameter, taken from the Harland and Wolff shipyard by a worker after the construction of the Titanic, stamped on the top, “S S Titanic 1912.” Head originates from a lead burner who was employed by Harland and Wolff during the time the Titanic was being built. It was routine for yard workers to take an extra rivet for a newly-built ship as a souvenir of their hard work. This particular head was kept private for years, as the original owner felt a deep sense of shame and grief over the tragedy. In fine condition, with some expected light pitting. Over three million rivets were used in the construction of the Titanic, and these smallest pieces are at the forefront of theories as to the sinking of the ship, with many concluding some of the rivets popped after the collision with the iceberg, allowing the hull plates to separate and the water to rush in quickly.…(MB $300)

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Cutlery direct from the management offices of the Harland and Wolff Shipyard 7.

Titanic Construction. A quality knife and spoon once used in the management offices of Harland and Wolff where the Titanic was built. The butter knife, 8.5˝ long, is marked on the blade, “Gladwin Ltd, Sheffield, trade mark,” and bears the interlocking HW logo of the Harland and Wolff Shipyard. The spoon, 6.75˝ long, bears the same logo on the handle and the words, “Gladwin, Ambassador Plate” on the underside of the stem. Cutlery of this quality would not have been used by ordinary shipyard workers but instead would have been used by senior management officials of the shipyard.…(MB $200)

A railway ticket agent forwards prices to a prospective client “White Star Line— Steamer ‘Olympic’ or ‘Titanic’ all rooms $65:00”

8. Titanic. TLS signed “Wm. A. Wiley, A. Ticket Agent,” one page, 8 x 10.25, The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company letterhead, March 11, 1912. Letter to a perspective traveler. In part: “I take great pleasure in handing you herewith for your information a detailed list of the various Steamship Lines and rates in effect over same to Plymouth England…I wish to say that any consideration that you may give our ‘line’ will be greatly appreciated.” Two additional pages provide rates for travel on various lines, including “White Star Line—Steamer ‘Olympic’ or ‘Titanic’ all rooms $65:00.” Third page has several handwritten notations including “5 to 12 half—under 5 free on rail—between ages of 1 and 12 half fare on Steamer.” In very good condition, with partial separations along horizontal mailing folds, uniform toning, and a couple of rusty staple holes. An interesting letter presenting the little known fact that children up to the age of 12 sailed for half price.…(MB $300)

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Heralding the “Latest Largest Ship” 9. Titanic Nautical Gazette.

Nautical Gazette magazine, dated April 10, 1912, 9 x 12, 27 pages. First three pages feature a story on the Titanic, with the secondary headline reading, “White Star Liner ‘Titanic,’ to Arrive at New York Next Week, adds another to the Little Fleet of Big Four-funnel liners,” and includes images of one of the parlor suites, first-class dining room, the Verandah Cafe, and a section of one of the funnel’s being prepared for installation. Accompanied by a second issue, dated January 10, 1912, with two small articles about icebergs in the North Atlantic. In fine condition.…(MB $200)

Rare image of the colossal ship under construction in Ireland 10. Titanic. An original 1911 cabinet photo by Frenzl, 4.25 x 6.5, showing Titanic under construction at the Harland and Wolff Shipyard in Belfast, Ireland. The ship’s name appears on a sign fixed to the gantry at the base of her bow. Some light toning and foxing to borders, light remnant of photographer’s stamp to lower left, and slight surface loss to label on reverse, otherwise fine condition. A very uncommon original pre-sinking photograph.…(MB $300)

11. Titanic Ready for its Maiden Voyage. Original mattefinish 3.5 x 2.75 photo of the port side of the Titanic, affixed to a slightly larger sheet and captioned in German. In fine condition, with light scattered toning. Removed from an original scrapbook containing other period Titanic photographs.…(MB $200)

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Rare pre-sinking brightly-colored Cadbury’s Chocolates Titanic/Olympic card 12. Olympic and Titanic Ad. Extremely rare pre-sinking vivid color Cadbury’s Chocolates Titanic/Olympic card, 1.5 x 2.75, circa 1909-1911. Printing on the front reads, “Olympic and Titanic Each 45,000 Tons, Largest Steamers in the World,” and emblazoned with the White Star Line flag.

Reverse has printed information about Cadbury Chocolate. In fine condition, with a couple corner and edge dings, and a small horizontal crease to right edge of reverse.

Several companies took advantage of Titanic’s popularity and fame as the most luxurious and opulent vessel ever afloat by producing tie-in promotional materials for their products. Although this most often involved products which were used on board the ship, the Cadbury chocolate company of England decided to produce a trade card and matching tin without promoting a product actually supplied for use on the ship. The Cadbury Titanic/Olympic trade card is the only such card known to feature a pre-sinking Titanic and one of the few advertising images of the ship ever to be in color.

The card offered here has not been professionally graded.…(MB $200)

Larger than actual size.

Original image of Titanic putting to sea

13. Titanic. Original 3.5 x 2.5 cabinet photo, affixed to its 6.5 x 4.5 mount, showing the Titanic being towed out for her sea trials on April 3, 1912. Some scattered light creases and soiling to mount and a few light spots to top portion of image, otherwise fine condition. Original photographs of Titanic are very rare and this stellar example features the ship in all of her majesty and glory.…(MB $300)

1911 souvenir plate with hand-painted image

14. Olympic/Titanic. An original period 1911 milk glass ribbon plate featuring a hand-painted image of Olympic/Titanic. Measuring just over seven inches across, souvenir ribbon plates like this example were sold on board the Olympic and Titanic in the barber shop of the vessels.…(MB $200)

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Incredibly rare Titanic pin originally owned by the Olympic’s barber

15. Titanic Pin. Very rare brass pin badge, 1˝ in diameter, in the design of a ship’s wheel, with the White Star flag in the center and R. M. S. Titanic printed in gold letters around the outside white enamel edge. In very good condition, with some missing white enamel to left edge, as well as some scattered light soiling.

This pin was originally acquired by Arthur Shore, the barber on board the R. M. S. Olympic, who may have obtained the pin on a visit to the Titanic, as the two ships were docked near each other for brief periods of time, including at the Thompson Graving Dock in Belfast, where the Olympic was being repaired. As well as a destination for a Approximate haircut, the on board barber shops also served as gift stores, offering an assortment of penknives, banners, dolls, size of pin hats, tobacco, ribbons, and pins. After the tragedy, these pins would have been immediately withdrawn from all the shelves and research indicates no other pins of this design have ever been offered for public sale. This very pin was previously prominently displayed at the Southhampton Maritime Museum, and also featured in Titanic Voices. Provenance: Henry Aldridge and Son.…(MB $500)

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The ship’s newest Turkish bath attendant writes of Titanic getting underway “The sucking power of the propellers was so great that she broke loose another vessel” 16. Leonard Taylor. ALS signed “Your loving son, Len,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, embossed White Star on board R.M.S. ‘Titanic’ letterhead, April 9, 1912. Letter to his parents. In full: “I am on the briney [sic] ocean, & leaving Queenstown we passed Cherbourg last night. I suppose you read about our narrow escape when coming out of the docks at Southampton. The sucking power of the propellers was so great that she broke loose another vessel lying outside port and was only an airsbreath from hitting her. I am very comfortable—getting good food & a good bunk, my wages are low but I will let you know all later as I want to catch the Queenstown mail, I am only writing to let you know I am all right. I will write next week sending full particulars about my none too good job. Well good by. I shall come home after the trip as it is cheaper they issue tickets at £1.” Under his signature, Taylor adds a brief postscript which reads, “The boat’s rocking about.” Accompanied by the incredibly rare original embossed White Star mailing envelope, addressed in Taylor’s hand to his parents in Blackpool, and bearing a Queenstown postal cancellation, with a partially-legible date. In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds and some scattered mild soiling.

Only 18 years old, Taylor signed on as a Turkish Bath attendant on board the luxury liner three days earlier on April 6. His pay was slightly more than £4 per week, which he comments on as “low,” for his “none too good job,” as he would have been the junior man in the baths. As the Titanic left Southampton, it came within several feet of crashing into the S. S. New York, due to the large displacement of water caused by the ship and Captain Smith’s difficulty in navigating through the a congested harbor. Taylor mentions the impressive power of the ship, which could max out at around 46,000 horsepower, and was responsible for snapping the New York’s mooring lines almost causing a catastrophic collision before even hitting the open ocean. The content of the letter dates it to April 11 as the ship sailed from Queenstown on that day, with Taylor seemingly too occupied to write the letter he intended to write and send earlier on the April 9. Unfortunately, he would never fulfill his promise of coming home, as he died in the sinking and his body was never recovered. Any letter written from on board the liner is quite rare and extremely desirable, even more so by a member of the crew, and particularly with its very rare White Star envelope.…(MB $1000)

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From April 7, 1912, a steward marvels at his new ship: “What do you think of this mammoth”

17. W. H. Egg. Third class steward on board the Titanic. Egg died in the sinking, and his body, if recovered, was never identified.

On-board Titanic ‘Tuck’s’ postcard, 3.5 x 5.25, with a color illustration of the Titanic on the front by “Oilette,” postmarked Southampton April 7, 1912. Reverse bears a short letter from Egg, signed “Your aff Father, W. H. E.,” addressed to “Miss Egg” at Braxton Hill in London.

Letter reads, in full: “What do you think of this mammoth it will take years to find one’s way about.” Postcard also bears a one halfpenny stamp. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to lower left corner and scattered light toning and soiling to correspondence side. Egg had signed onto the Titanic on April 4, 1912. Tuck’s ‘Oilette’ series are reproductions of commissioned paintings.…(MB $500)

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A road map to Titanic’s first class areas 18. First Class Deck Plan. Printed promotional plan of the Titanic’s first class accommodations, measuring 5.25 x 10 folded and opening to an impressive 40 x 29. Outside panel is labeled “‘White Star Line. Southampton-Cherbourg- New York Service (Via Queenstown Westbound, and Via Plymouth Eastbound) R.M.S. ‘Titanic.’ (Combination of Turbine and Reciprocating Engines). Triple Screw - 45, 000 Length, 882.6 Breadth, 92.6 One Of The Two Largest Steamers In The World. Plan of First Class Accommodation.” Inside, embellished with the famous White Star flag, shows the detailed ground plans of every First Class cabin over several decks; plus First Class Smoking Room, Lounge, Gymnasium, Restaurant, and Staircases, with 7 margin vignettes showing photographs of the rooms and a painting of the ship at sea; and with details of the facilities offered: “Restaurant. - In addition to the regular Dining Saloon there is a large modern a la carte Restaurant, on Deck B, where meals mat be obtained at any time between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. at fixed charges… The Restaurant is under the management of the Company, who have appointed Mr. L. Gatti, late of Oddenino’s Imperial Restaurant, London as manager. Turkish, Electric and Swimming Baths. - A fully-equipped Turkish Bath is situated on Deck F, consisting of the usual steam, hot temperate, shampooing, and cooling rooms… A Gymnasium, fully supplied with modern appliances, is situated on the Boat Deck, and is open for exercise by Ladies and Gentlemen during the same hours as the Baths… A Squash Racquet Court is provided on Deck

F, and is in charge of a professional player. A Verandah Cafe and Palm Court situated on Deck A, where light refreshments are served.” Some small separations along fragile intersecting folds and a uniform shade of mild toning, otherwise fine condition.

These plans were distributed to First Class passengers who purchased a ticket to sail on Titanic. They often made their way onboard with the passengers to aid them in finding their way around the ship. Passengers were initially told that they were being placed into the lifeboats as a precaution and that they would likely return to the ship. Because of this, some passengers left their valuables on board but took items with them which would be necessary or helpful in the event they returned to the ship. Accordingly, this plan may have belonged to a surviving passenger who removed it from the ship during the evacuation with the expectation of returning when the all-clear was sounded.…(MB $300)

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The best of the best for Titanic’s elite 19. Titanic. A stunning cobalt blue demitasse cup and saucer designated for the Titanic. This is an extremely rare set believed to have been destined for the first class a la carte restaurant on-board Titanic.

Both the bottom of the saucer is labeled “Stonier & Co. Liverpool, Spode Copeland’s China, England, R4332, Rd No. 580303, White Star Line, ” and bottom of cup is labeled “Rd No. 580303, Spode Copeland’s China, England, White Star Line.”

This pattern is arguably the most opulent design ever featured on any White Star Line china. Similar china bearing the identical registration number was recovered from Titanic’s wreck site in 1987. (See p. 99 Titanic: The Exhibition (Lithograph Publishing Company, 1997). Although the general practice was for china to be interchangeable amongst White Star Line ships, the exquisite pattern of these pieces, coupled with the fact that very few similar pieces have surfaced, suggests that that this pattern was reserved for exclusive use on Titanic, possibly in the a la carte restaurant or VIP service. Clearly if it had been used on Titanic’s sister ship Olympic, many more pieces would have surfaced given Olympic’s long career. A similar, yet less opulent and more common pattern of china was assigned Registration No. 4331 and may have been used as limited service aboard Olympic.

The few pieces of this pattern to have come to market have been attributed to presentation pieces (ref. Southampton Maritime Museum, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom) or to pieces either from,

or destined for use, on Titanic. What is amazing here is that rather than just the saucer or cup, this lot consists of the demitasse cup and saucer set. The interlocking letters “OSNC” on the saucer stand for Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, White Star Line’s parent company.

White Star Line was known for its luxurious appointments on board its ships. This china represents the best of the best. The unusually exquisite cobalt blue color is so richly blue it practically leaps from the pattern.

Imagine the look on the faces of those who see it when they learn it was produced for Titanic herself, and not the film! This set could easily become the pinnacle of any collection of shipboard table ware, bar none.

Additional References: p.31 Titanic: Touchstones of a Tragedy by Steve Santini (Writers Club Press 2000); p.54 Titanic: An Illustrated History

by Don Lynch and Ken Marschall (Hyperion 1992); http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/cup-saucer-from-titanic.html; http://marconigraph. com/titanic/china/mgy_china.html…(MB $1000)

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Unbelievably rare Titanic lifeboat flag removed by a Carpathia passenger before reaching port 20. Titanic Lifeboat Flag. Incredibly scarce flag removed from a Titanic lifeboat. Painted cast bronze flag and mast measures approximately 9.25 x 8. Red and black swallowtail flag and mast features a five-point white star cast in relief in the middle. Flag is screwed into a 13.75 x 9 wooden plaque (note: the screws attaching the plaque to the wooden board are not original to the period). Gorgeously archivally triple-cloth-matted and framed with a photo of a lifeboat and descriptive plaque to an overall size of 22.5 x 33.5. Expected weathering and paint loss, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a Carpathia boarding pass, 6 x 9, issued to Istivan Osatai, stamp-dated April 8, 1912, showing Osatai departing New York at noon on April 11 and bound for Budapest. Also included is an analytical report of the flag done by the Institute of Nuclear Research of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.

The rescue ship Carpathia brought 13 of Titanic’s 20 lifeboats back to New York. There are numerous theories of what became of these boats. Some historians believe they were left to rot at the Lane Lifeboat Company in Brooklyn while others believe in a more practical fate for the boats: that they were re-used aboard Olympic when additional boats were added to that ship. If this was the case, the company would have likely wanted to keep it secret so as not to concern any superstitious passengers. Whatever their fate, one thing is certain: souvenir hunters took such a toll on the lifeboats accoutrements that police and security officers had to be assigned to protect them. Ironically, stories abound how some of those assigned to protect the boats managed to acquire their own souvenirs or allowed some others to do so. Ref. p. 197 of Titanic: Triumph and Tragedy, Second Edition, by John P. Eaton and Charles A. Haas (W.W. Norton & Company, 1995).

Each of Titanic’s 16 wooden lifeboats contained three separate plaques screwed into their hulls. One plaque said “S.S. Titanic.” This may seem unusual since Titanic herself was referred to as “R.M.S. Titanic.” However, the reason for this designation, which stands for Royal Mail Steamer, is that Titanic had a contract to carry the royal mail. She was always, “S.S. Titanic.” If the mail contract had ended, the RMS designation, in reality a courtesy title, would have been dropped. The second plaque said “Liverpool,” which referred to Titanic’s registered port of call. The third plaque was the most visual. It was a White Star Line red burgy or company flag, located below the Liverpool plaque, and is the one offered here. One might think that given a choice, souvenir hunters would prefer the flag as it was the only plaque consisting of a colorful displayable image, however, the other plaques were smaller, had less screws, and were simply easier to remove.

On the rare occasion a lifeboat plaque makes its way to market, it is often accompanied by an oral history, the details of which have sometimes been lost. Amazingly, in this case, not only does this plaque come with an oral, but it is also accompanied by the original travel receipt of Istivan Osatai, the gentlemen who originally removed the plaque from a lifeboat, showing that he was a passenger on Carpathia on the very voyage that rescued Titanic’s survivors, and her lifeboats! Since Osatai had the “advantage” of being on Carpathia, he likely acquired the plaque before the boats were offloaded at the White Star Line pier in New York.

The plaque is a match to similar known White Star Line plaques in every way and displays the appropriate patina and wear for its age. There is no way to overstate the rarity and desirability of such an iconic piece of Titanic’s story. Oversized.…(MB $1000)

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Large and extremely desirable section of Titanic’s famous aft First Class grand staircase 21. Titanic Grand Staircase. A very large section of the Titanic’s aft Grand Staircase, measuring 19 x 2.75, believed to have once been a part of a step, recovered by the Minia and turned by the ship’s carpenter William Parker into a picture frame which he crafted for the Minia’s Chief Officer, James Adams. Piece has six flathead screws around the edges and two small holes to left side.

Section is beautifully archivally shadow-boxed and double-matted and framed with a portrait of the staircase and a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 23.5 x 27.5. For years following the disaster in 1912 and following the tragic death of Adams in a train/vehicle collision, this picture frame remained in the family eventually passing into the hands of Gerald T. Mullin, the grandson of James Adams.

In the 1990’s the picture frame was publicly displayed as part of a special Titanic exhibition presented by the Vancouver Maritime Museum in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada. In August of 1998 the picture frame was dismantled by master woodworker William Ricks of Brandon, Manitoba. Included with this lot is a letter of provenance from noted Titanic collector, researcher, and historian Steve Santini outlining the history of the Parker/Adams picture frame, copies of photographs showing the frame in its original state as displayed at The Vancouver Maritime Museum and during the process of it being disassembled, a copy of the original 1998 artifact release document signed by Gerald T. Mullin and Steve Santini, and photocopies of a Minia crew sign on sheet which Adams signed as well as a photo of James Adams and of the cable ship Minia. Beautifully designed for the first-class passengers on board the Titanic, this preserved artifact is a magnificent reminder of the luxury afforded the wealthy on board. Oversized.…(MB $1000)

22. Titanic Piece of Deck Chair. A 2.25 x 1.75 x 1 section of deck chair, cut from the seat of a damaged Titanic deck chair recovered by the cable ship Minia during the recovery of the bodies of Titanic victims. Section has three drilled holes in a vertical line and a flat head screw into one side.

In fine condition, with light corrosion to screw. Accompanied by a two-page letter of authenticity from renowned Titanic author, curator, and deck chair authority Steve Santini which reads, in part “This section of wood was removed/cut from the seat of a damaged Titanic deck chair recovered by the cable ship Minia…I was contacted by an antique picker from Maine who had…purchased two very damaged deck chairs which oral history reported had been recovered from the floating surface wreckage of the Titanic…

The remains of both these chairs match in every detail the known examples of Titanic deck chairs and I am very familiar with such chairs…We were unable to repair either of the damaged chairs…and 2 leg sections which were given as a gift to noted director James Cameron…Due to the overall condition/appearance of the chair from which it originated, I am of the firm belief that this is in fact from a deck chair recovered by the Minia while that vessel was on her mission recovering the bodies of floating Titanic passengers in the North Atlantic following the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912.” Also accompanied by a copy of a 1999 letter from James Cameron sending thanks for the section of deck chair.…(MB $300)

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Silver half-dollar recovered from second-class passenger John Gill, retained by his family for 90 years

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23. John W. Gill Silver Half Dollar. A 1906 US silver half dollar, recovered from the body of Titanic victim John W. Gill. Gill was a second-class passenger travelling to America to seek a new life and home for himself and his wife, who had remained in England. Perishing in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic, Gill’s body was the 155th body recovered by the MackayBennett, eventually being buried at sea. Numerous objects were recovered from his body and catalogued before being returned to his widow, including this silver piece, all of which were included in the inventory list prepared by the provincial coroner of Nova Scotia. Sarah Gill was never able to bring herself to spend the money and retained it with his other effects including his pocket watch, keys, ring, and additional money and everything remained with the family for 90 years. All possessions recovered from Gill were sold in the April 2002 Henry Aldridge and Son Titanic 90th anniversary collection auction, and are accompanied by a catalog from that auction, as well as a photocopy of the catalog page from Aldridge and Son’s 100th anniversary auction, where this piece was offered singly.

Spending £13 for his ticket, Gill was supposed to be joined on the voyage by his wife and father-in-law to start a new life in America, but he travelled alone when Sarah and her father stayed behind to complete their business, while intending to join John later that year. Married for only two months when he died, his wife fell in to such a state of shock that she was unable to speak for over 20 years. A heart-wrenching relic of a young couple’s promising future shattered by the tragedy of April 15, 1912.

Provenance: John W. Gill Family / Henry Aldridge & Son Auction, 2002 / Henry Aldridge & Son Auction, 2012…(MB $500)

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Wood salvaged from the wheelhouse door 24. Titanic Wood. A thin 1˝ long sliver of wood, originally part of the ship’s oak wheelhouse door, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean after the sinking of the Titanic. Salvaged from the debris by the Minia’s carpenter William Parker, he crafted a liquor cabinet from the door and other pieces of wreckage and presented it to the ship’s chief officer James Adams. Matted and framed with a portrait of the Titanic to an overall size of 10 x 12. Accompanied by a copy of a condition and information report for the liquor cabinet from Titanic—The Exhibition, stating the cabinet was made by Parker, a message post from noted Titanic expert Steve Santini, a previous owner of the cabinet, stating the wood comes from the wheelhouse door. In fine condition. Oak recovered from the wreckage is quite desirable as it was used for the more high-class areas of the ship.…(MB $200)

Gold collar stud, worn on Titanic by a stockbroker in first class, recovered along with his body 25. Austin Partner. Eighteen karat UK assayed gold collar stud, worn by Austin Partner, First Class Titanic passenger and victim. This stud was worn by Partner when he drowned on April 15, 1912, and was sent back by the authorities along with the rest of his personal possessions to his family after his body was recovered. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Partner’s youngest son Colin, reading, in part “The stud was a present from my Mother to my Father in about 1910. My father was wearing the stud when he was drowned in the ‘Titanic’ disaster on 15th April 1912. His body was recovered together with many items in his pockets—and his memorial is in Long Ditton Churchyard where he has been buried.” In fine condition.

A successful businessman, Austin Partner’s life was cut short when he went down with the Titanic in 1912. He was the globe-trotting businessman of his age criss-crossing the Atlantic in such luxurious liners as the Lusitania and Mauretania. But luck ran out for 40-year-old Tolworth stockbroker Austin Partner when he chose the new and ‘unsinkable’ Titanic for his 17th voyage to America. The devoted husband and father of two was one of 1,523 people who lost their lives. Any family-verified personal item from the Titanic is quite uncommon and highly prized by collectors.…(MB $500) See lot 76, a collection of four letters written by Austin Partner.

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Gold ring recovered from a bedroom steward documented by the Mackay-Bennett 26. Thomas Hewitt. An 18k gold gentlemen’s signet ring (.30 kt), recovered from the body of Titanic bedroom steward Thomas Hewitt. This ring was recovered from Hewitt’s body, No. 168, by the Mackay-Bennett and is documented in the inventory of his possessions. Thomas was on board the Titanic for her delivery trip to Southampton, and he quickly signed on again for the maiden voyage. After the recovery of his body, he was buried at sea on April 24, 1912. Provenance: Hewitt Family; Henry Aldridge, May 2011…(MB $500)

Ornate iron key recovered from the body of a third-class passenger 27. Carl Asplund. A single iron key with quatrefoil head made by Yale and Town circa 1900, measuring approximately two inches long, recovered from the body of third-class Titanic passenger Carl Asplund. Beautifully archivally triple-cloth-matted and framed with a descriptive plaque and photo of Asplund to an overall size of 17.5 x 13.5. Keys of this type were used to lock and unlock jewelry, document, or small casket boxes. This key was recovered from Asplund’s body, no. 142, by the Mackay-Bennett, and is documented in the inventory of his possessions.

Provenance: Asplund Family; Henry Aldridge, May 2011. Asplund and his wife, Selma, had previously lived in the US but had returned to Sweden to raise their family. Having decided to return to the United States, the couple and their children—Filip Oscar, Clarence Gustaf Hugo, Carl Edgar, Lillian Gertrud, and Edvin Rojj Felix—boarded the Titanic at Southampton. When the accident occurred, Carl took possession of all the family’s important items, money, and paperwork—unfortunately, the family’s money and papers were lost. The only survivors were Selma, Lillian, and Felix, who had managed to board lifeboat 15; Lillian, five years old at the time, was one of the last three living survivors and the only one to have actual memories of the ship. An attractive and nicely displayed relic from a tragic loss of the maritime disaster.…(MB $500)

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Fatal gash to Boiler #6Â

Extended watertight bulkheads

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Incredibly detailed Titanic schematic prepared exclusively for the official British enquiry, illustrating the controversial amount of lifeboats, the extended bulkheads, and the fatal gash to Boiler #6 28. Titanic British Enquiry Plan and Sections. An extraordinarily rare original cross-section and plan labeled “S. S. ‘Titanic,’” in the lower left corner and marked “No. 8” in the upper right corner, 30˝ x 26˝, drawn to a scale of 1/32 inches to one foot, and rubber stamped by Harland and Wolff, with a handwritten date within the stamp of May 1, 1912, just one day before the opening statements were given at the British enquiry, at which this plan was used. The plan consists of seven detailed drawings of the ship, with a bow to stern cross section at the top, followed by overhead views of the Boat Deck, Promenade Deck A, Poop Deck, Bridge Deck B, Forecastle Deck, and Shelter Deck. It has been initialed by a member of the Engineering Department.

Other recognizable features are the impressive staircases, the wheelhouse and captain’s quarters, the engine and turbine room, crew facilities, and several raised roofs over first-class areas. There are several hand-done annotations, including the relabeling of “Restaurant” to “Cafe Parisien,” and labels for the “3rd Cl. Promenade” and deck levels. Plans are mounted to an identical size board and are matted and framed to an overall size of 32˝ x 28˝. In very good to fine condition, with some scattered light creases and a few spots of scattered light toning and soiling. There is also a long tear through the representations of the lifeboats, previously repaired with a long piece of tape, which protected the area from the toning that the rest of the plan has undergone; the tape has since been professionally removed, leaving the section a brighter white than the remainder.

The most remarkable features of this plan are the two crucial hand-drawn elements that relate to both the engineering changes on the ship and the investigation subsequent to the sinking. First, there are extensions drawn over the watertight bulkheads at the bow up to D deck—this engineering change was made to allow the ship to stay afloat with up to four compartments flooded. The letters identifying each level of the deck are also handdrawn, making it easier to observe the rising water levels as the ship sank in relation to the bulkhead door heights. Second, there is a hand-drawn gash in the side of the ship at Boiler #6, where the iceberg was hit. Approximately five compartments back from the bow—beyond the extended bulkheads—the location of the strike allowed water to enter the ship right at the point at which she could no longer stay afloat.

The official enquiry by the British Wreck Commissioner into the sinking of the Titanic was convened in London on May 2, 1912, and presided over

by High Court Judge Lord Mersey. Spanning over two months, Mersey, lawyers, experts in shipbuilding and marine law questioned and listened to testimony from over 100 witnesses. Concluding on July 3, 1912, the final report was issued on July 30, stating that the sinking was the result of the ship’s collision with the iceberg, and not due to any design flaws with the ship, and that the collision had been brought about by excessive speed in icy waters. The report was widely well-received by the press, and stopped short of condemning White Star or Captain Smith for the accident.

Along with the American hearings, the British enquiry would result in several safety changes including 24-hour manned radios, distress rockets, ice patrols, and sufficient lifeboats on board each ship. Items of this magnitude used in the official inquiry are virtually unobtainable, this being one of only two plans that have ever come to market.

This piece was discovered at the old Cunard Line office, which merged with White Star Line in 1934. Originally sold by Onslow’s in London, April 15, 1987, as part of Lot 22, the plan then went on display at the Ulster Museum in Belfast. It was then offered at auction by Henry Aldridge & Son, at which time it became a part of a distinguished private collection. It has since been on display at the Titanic Museum in Branson, Missouri.…(MB $5000)

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VICTIMS & SURVIVORS Signatures of Boxhall, Lowe, Pitman, and Lightholler “2nd offr. of late SS ‘Titanic,’” obtained on board the Carpathia

32. Titanic: Highest Ranking Surviving Officers. Vintage pencil signatures of the four highest ranking officers to survive the sinking of the Titanic on two off-white 8.5 x 5.5 sheets of Dr. Frank H. Blackmarr’s personal stationery obtained on board the Carpathia after their rescue. One sheet is signed, “J. Groves Boxhall, ‘Manora’ Westbourne Ave., Hull, England, 4th Officer of the late Titanic,” “C. H. Lightoller, Nikko Lodge, Netley Abbey, Hauts, 2nd offr. of late SS ‘Titanic,’” and “H. G. Lowe, Pernalls, Bournemouth, N. Wales, England, 5th Officer S. S. ‘Titanic.’” Second sheet is signed in pencil, “H. J. Pitman, C/o W. H. Taylor, Castle Cary, Somerset, 3rd officer S/S Titanic.”

Reverse of the second sheet bears notations in another hand, which read, in part: “Picture of little boy & officer for Dr. Washington Dodge, Care N. Vidor, 116 Nassau, New York.”

Punch holes to top of one sheet, along with a central horizontal fold, slightly trimmed top edge to second sheet, along with some scattered toning and stray ink marks, otherwise fine condition. Dr. Blackmarr’s complete scrapbook was auctioned by Dunnings Auction House, Elgin, Illinois, in 1998, this being one of those scrapbook items. The here-offered piece was once displayed at the Smithsonian’s Fire and Ice Exhibition.

Blackmarr was a physician from Chicago travelling on board the Carpathia when the distress signal from the Titanic was received. Besides assisting in treating those taken on board during the rescue, he also began to write down his observations and statements from survivors, as well as obtaining the signatures of these four crew members. He would later use these notes to give lectures, as well as publish several articles. All four officers played important roles in evacuating the Titanic as it sank, with Lowe being the only one to return to the area to search for survivors after organizing several life boats, as well as rescuing the passengers on the sinking Collapsible A. An amazing collection of signatures acquired only hours after the tragedy, with two of the eyewitness officers already noting the loss of the ship…(MB $500)

33. Asplund Children. Third class passengers aboard the Titanic, the Asplund family (mother Selma, father Carl, and five children) were separated as the Titanic sank; Selma, Lillian, and Felix, survived,while the father and brothers, Filip, Clarence and Carl, perished in the sinking. Two hardcover books: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 4.25 x 5.5, signed on the first free end page, “Lillian G. Asplund”; and A Christmas Carol, 2.75 x 5, with a small printed ownership label of Felix Asplund of Worcester, Massachusetts affixed to the front pastedown. In fine condition.…(MB $200)

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April 1912 hospital payment to a third-class passenger: “the amount allotted you as a survivor of the ‘Titanic’” 34. Selma Asplund. Swedish immigrant (1873-1964) and third class passenger aboard the Titanic; she and two of her five children were rescued in lifeboat 15, while the remainder of her family perished. TLS signed “Emerance Kelly, Treas.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, St. Vincent’s Hospital letterhead, April 29, 1912. Letter to survivor Selma Asplund. In full: “Enclosed please find check for Six hundred and Fifty $650—dollars, which is the balance of the amount allotted you as a survivor of the ‘Titanic’ by the Ladies Relief Committee, through St. Vincent’s Hospital. No further funds will be available from this particular committee, as it has now been dissolved and all funds distributed. No acknowledgement of this letter is required, but kindly cash enclosed at once.” In fine condition, with end of last sentence underlined in red, and a mailing fold through upper portion of signature. As the Carpathia arrived in New York, St. Vincent’s Hospital sent every ambulance it could to meet it at the docks, taking into their care more than 100 passengers from the Titanic. Along with the funds gathered by the Ladies Relief Committee through the hospital, an additional charity was established in Worcester for survivor Selma Asplund and her children, providing her with a monthly sum as she rebuilt her life.…(MB $200)

Uncommon letter from the heroic designer of the Titanic 35. Thomas Andrews. The naval architect in charge of the plans for the Titanic (1873-1912), Andrews was one of the roughly 1500 who perished when it sank. Rare ALS signed “Thos. Andrews, Jr.,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Dunallan letterhead, December 28, 1910. Letter to “Dear McHunter.” In part: “A baby girl arrived three weeks ago & I am pleased to say mother & daughter are doing well. Yes it is very hard to keep in touch with old business friends somehow one’s time appears to be so fully occupied that letter writing is impossible. I quite agree with you this year has been a black one in almost every sphere, bad weather, bad politics or should I say government, bad accidents, the loss of our thing, etc, etc, personally I lost one if not my best friend.”

Horizontal mailing fold through upper portion of signature, punch holes to top and left edge, staple hole to bottom blank area and a bit of scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Andrews, along with William Pirrie and Alexander Carlisle, designed and oversaw the construction of the Titanic beginning in 1909. His suggestion of having a total of 46 lifeboats (instead of 20) on board, and a double hull with water tight bulkheads were overruled during construction. After hitting the iceberg, Andrews assessed the damage with Captain Smith, and spent most of the rest of his time searching staterooms and helping people to lifeboats. He was last seen in the first-class smoking room looking at a painting of the entrance to Plymouth Sound.

A scarce offering from an unsung hero of the disaster.…(MB $200)

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36. Mrs. John Astor. Socialite (1868–1958) and the first wife of John Jacob Astor IV whom she divorced in 1910. Mr. Astor would perish aboard the Titanic while returning from his honeymoon with his new bride. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite of Ava Willing as a four-year old, by Taylor and Brown of Philadelphia. Notation on reverse in an unknown hand reads, “Ava L. Willing, 4 years old.” In fine condition, with a few light spots to background and some light silvering to darker portions of image.…(MB $200)

x 8.5 silver gelatin Underwood and Underwood photo of Astor leaving church on Easter Sunday in White Sulphur Springs, on the second anniversary of the Titanic disaster, with her sister and fiancee behind her.

Reverse is stamped Underwood and Underwood and has a press caption taped at the top, dated April 14, 1914. Caption reads, in part: “Mrs. John Jacob Astor, the young widow of the late Col. Astor leaving the chapel of the church on the grounds of the Greenbrier Hotel…Mrs. Astor has recently come out of mourning she still wears the sombre hued garments while attending church.” Lightly trimmed top edge, silvering to darker areas of image, a few surface marks, and a ding to right side, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

Rare 1911 press photo of the most famous Titanic victim and his wife 38. John Jacob and Madeleine Astor. Original vintage glossy 8 x 10 press photo of John Jacob and Madeleine Astor coming down the front steps of a building, with John Astor holding a cane, and their pet Airedale Kitty, between them.

Reverse bears a pencil notation of “Col. Astor & Miss Madeleine Force,” as well as several May and June 1912 stamp dates. In good condition, with paper loss to edges, partial separation to a noticeable vertical crease to right side, clipped lower left corner, and scattered creases and wrinkles. John Jacob, and their dog, would perish in the Titanic disaster, with Madeleine remarrying two more times. Provenance: Caren Archive, New York Times.…(MB $200)

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39. John Jacob Astor. Real estate mag-

41. Madeleine Astor. Wife of John

nate, military officer, and heir to the Astor fortune (1864–1912) who perished in the Titanic disaster.

Notarized DS one page, 8.5 x 11, December 13, 1895. Document of consent reads, in full: “The undersigned who is the owner of the property known as Entire West Side of block between 89th and 90th Streets Amsterdam Avenue (formerly Tenth Avenue) in the city of New York, hereby consent to the operation of the Ninth Avenue Railroad, or any portion thereof, by the Ninth Avenue Railroad Company, or by its lessee, the Metropolitan Street Railway Company, by cable power, or by an underground current of electricity.”

In fine condition.…(MB $200)

Jacob Astor (1893-1940), who survived the sinking that took her husband’s life.

DS, signed “Madeleine T. Fiermonte,” one page, 8.25 x 14, January 9, 1936. Bond paying Ellison A. Williams “as substituted Trustee,” the sum of $46,666.66 as part of a property sale.

Signed at the conclusion

by Astor, using the name of her third husband, Enzo Fiermonte, and countersigned by two witnesses.

Expected document wear and dampstaining along bottom edge, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

Astor’s first wife responds to condolences on the loss of her former husband

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Original oversized pencil portrait presented in honor of his controversial second marriage 4 2 . J oh n J a c ob Astor. Original vintage

40. Mrs. John Astor. ANS signed “Ava Astor,” on one of her 3.5 x 2.5 embossed calling cards, no date, but postmarked September 8, 1913. Brief note of thanks for sent condolences after the loss of her ex-husband on board the Titanic. In full: “I am so grateful for your sympathy & your thoughts.” Archivally triple-cloth-matted and framed with the original black-bordered mailing envelope, addressed in Astor’s hand, and photo of her husband to an overall size of 22.5 x 16.5. In fine condition. A very personal note from Astor that shows the deep impact of the disaster on the public psyche, with condolence notes still being sent over a year later.…(MB $200)

pencil sketch of Astor on an off-white 9.75 x 14.25 sheet, signed in the lower border in pencil by the artist, “John W. Adam 8/11.” Period typed caption affixed to the reverse reads, “Colonel John Jacob Astor IV, on the occasion of the Colonel’s engagement to Miss Madeleine Tamaze Force, August 1911.” Sketch is affixed to an identical size mount. Old toning from tape around edges, which could easily be matted out, some scattered light surface marks, and a bit of trivial foxing to background, otherwise fine condition. After divorcing his first wife, Astor married the then 18-year old Madeleine Force, a socialite from an affluent family.

Their 29-year age difference provoked much controversy, with the couple travelling abroad while waiting for the criticism to die down. They were on board the Titanic as Madeleine had become pregnant and wished her child to be born in the US. A magnificent one-of-a-kind image of one of the best known Titanic victims.…(MB $200)

28 43. Vincent Astor and Countess of Rothes. Vintage ink signatures of two first class survivors, “Noel Rothes, July 7, 1912,” and “Gladys Cherry, July 7, 1912,” and also the son of Titanic victim John Jacob Astor, “Vincent Astor,“ on an off-white 5 x 6.25 album page.

A small block of toning over most of the Countess’s signature, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

44. Frederick James Banfield. Mining engineer (1884-1912) who lost his life in the Titanic disaster. ALS signed “Fred,” on a 5.25 x 3.25 picture postcard of the St. Paul Building in New York, October 27, 1907. Postcard to his wife in England. In full: “Landed this morning safe and sound about 9. Leaving here 5–20 for Chicago. Hope you and all the rest are well as it leaves now.” In fine condition, with scattered light toning and soiling.…(MB $200)

Butt instructs the White House usher to pack his things for a southern trip

45. Archibald Butt. American military officer (born 1865) who served as an influential aide to Presidents Roosevelt and Taft before perishing during the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. ALS signed “Archibald W. Butt,” four pages on three sheets, 8.5 x 11, Aberdeen Commercial Club letterhead, no date, but circa 1909. Letter to White House Chief Usher Isaac ‘Ike’ Hoover giving him instructions as to what to pack for a trip south. In part; “I will want all my civilian clothes…I will want my tan shoes, also the cigars and books I have in my trunk…I have with me all the uniforms I will need at the Hot Springs…Five dollars a week is plenty to give the Filipino boys. They ought to do with less.” Intersecting folds, uniform toning, and a rusty paperclip mark to top of each page, otherwise fine condition. Had Butt survived, he may have been able to prevent the split of Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft, which enabled Woodrow Wilson to become president in 1912. Taft had previously served as Governor of the Philippines, and brought a number of Filipino servants with him when he became president.…(MB $200)

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48. Helen Churchill Candee. American author,

46. Clear Annie Cameron. British resident (1877-1962) and second class passenger who survived the Titanic’s sinking. ALS signed “Much love, Clear,” on a 5.25 x 3.5 color picture postcard of a park in Bexhill, no date. Postcard to Mrs. E. J. Dowding. In full: “What a stupid thing to do, I hope your cold is better. Thank you for the long letter.

How far is Southampton from B—.” In fine condition.…(MB $200)

journalist, and interior decorator (1858-1949) who survived the sinking of the Titanic. Fountain pen signature and inscription, “To one who was my friend in my hour of need, Elizabeth Tyler Lillie, from her affectionate, Helen Churchill Candee, Jan. 1900.,” on an off-white 4.25 x 6.5 sheet. In fine condition, with a slightly trimmed left edge and a uniform shade of mild toning.

As the Titanic was sinking, Candee feared she would not survive and gave a locket to her friend Edward Kent for safekeeping, as she had no pockets, and assumed he would be rescued. Kent perished in the icy waters, and when his body was recovered, the locket was found and returned to Candee.…(MB $200)

Several months after sinking, a survivor struggles to return to normal life, “The Dr. said my nerves were quite shaken” 47. Clear Annie Cameron.

ALS signed “Clear,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, September 24, 1912.

Letter to her sister Janet written while recovering from the disaster, and also mentioning fellow survivor Nellie Walcroft. In part: “Well after Nellie left McVickers she came right here to stay for a rest with her sister Lucy…Well she stayed a 4 whole weeks & she returned to New York just 2 weeks ago looking fine & well & she made me right then & there put in my notice a week & come down here. I came here last Tuesday I have been here just one week. I went to see the Dr. as I wasn’t feeling just the thing & thought perhaps a tonic while resting would do me no harm.

The Dr. said my nerves were quite shaken & needed a rest & my dear I have had.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and some mild toning. Cameron and Nellie Wallcroft had originally booked passage on another liner, but were transferred to the Titanic. They evacuated in Life Boat 14, with Cameron manning an oar as they pulled away from the sinking ship. They were rescued by the Carpathia, sleeping on the dining room floor until arriving in New York. Cameron suffered psychological trauma for years after, spending some time in an institution in Woking.…(MB $200)

30 49. Tyrell Cavendish. First class passenger (1875-1912) who perished aboard the Titanic. DS, signed “by a family member,” one page, 8.25 x 11, May 20, 1912.

Receipt from the passenger department of the I. M. M. Shipping company pertaining to the personal effects of Cavendish, whose body is referenced at the top, “No. 172.” In part: “I am lawfully enlisted to take possession of all the personal effects in your hands taken from the body of Tyrell W. Cavendish, a passenger on the ‘Titanic’…I acknowledge receipt of the following effects: £7 in gold, 1 Gold watch, 1 Pair gold cuff links, 1 Gold stud, 1 Fountain pen, 1 pencil, 2 Check books.” Quickly signed at the conclusion, in pencil, by a family member. Uniform toning, with heavier old tape toning to vertical edges, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

52. William Edward Farquharson. Second Engineer on board the Titanic (1873–1912) who perished in the Titanic disaster. ALS signed “Loving Dad with a small clipped photo affixed to lower right,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, December 29, 1901. Letter to his son George, written while onboard the SS Suevic. In part: “I am very pleased to hear you are a good boy and you will continue. I hope until I come home George. I hope you cheer mother up when you see her crying. Kiss her and tell her Dad will soon be home now.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning.…(MB $200)

50. Carrie C on s ta n c e Chaffee. First class passenger (1864-1931) who survived the Titanic disaster. Color preprinted Christmas card, 4.25 x 3, no date, printed by Thompson Smith of New York, with “Greetings for Christmas and the New Year,” printed in the middle, and signed along the bottom, “Mrs. H. F. Chaffee.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling.…(MB $200)

51. Paul R. Chevre.

French sculptor (1867-1914) and first class passenger aboard the Titanic. ALS in French, signed “P. Chevre,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.5, May 14, 1912. Untranslated letter to “Monsieur Bance.” In fine condition, with some mild toning along right edge of second page.…(MB $200)

53. William Edward Farquharson. Second engineer on board the Titanic, who perished on board when it sank. ALS signed “Dad,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, White Star Line to South Africa and Australia letterhead, January 21, 1902. Letter to his son George. In part: “I see by the date it is your Birthday tomorrow so I send you this letter wishing you a many happy returns of the day & I hope you will be a little man on your Birthday and give your Darling Mother a good kiss for Dear Dad…I am pleased that you enjoyed your Xmas and also pleased you thought of Dad who was thousands of miles away, but I will soon be home and then we shall have our Xmas.” In fine condition, with a small separation to central horizontal fold and some scattered toning and foxing.…(MB $200)

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54. John William Gill. Second class passenger (1887-1912) who lost his life in the sinking of the Titanic. Short ANS signed “Will xx,” on a 3.25 x 5.5 picture postcard with a poem entitled “Roses and Memories,” no date. Brief note to Miss W. Hodder reads, in full: “With love from Will xx.” In fine condition.…(MB $200)

55. Archibald Gracie. Titanic survivor and author (1859-1912), who was drawn under when the vessel sank, but managed to reach a life raft and succeeded in rescuing 29 other passengers. He completed the manuscript for his book The Truth About the Titanic shortly before his death in December of 1912. Bank check, 7.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Gracie, payable to Tom Carthers for $20.00, May 20, 1906. Bank stamp to center, not affecting signature, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

56. William Logan Gwynn. Postal clerk serving aboard the Titanic (1875–1912) who was lost in the sinking. ALS signed “Your big lover & Hubby, Will XXXXX,” five pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, S. S. Kaiser Wilhelm II letterhead, postmarked June 29, 1908. Letter to his wife. In part: “We have just left Plymouth and are now on our way to Cherbourg after an uneventful trip, with very good weather. As I told you before there is a big crowd on board, made no acquaintances (as usual) in fact I was hardly on deck enough to know there was one, was in the P. O. all the time I wasn’t trying to sleep.” In fine condition, with mild toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Gwynn’s hand.…(MB $200)

“I am directed by Mr. Ismay to acknowledge receipt of your letter” 57. William H. Harrison. Secretary to Bruce Ismay (1872-1912), Harrison perished in the sinking of the Titanic. TLS signed “W. H. Harrison,” one page, 4.5 x 7, embossed White Star Line letterhead, December 22, 1908. Letter to Mssrs. Ayrton, Radcliffe, and Wright concerning the Luke Bruce Estate. In full: “I am directed by Mr. Ismay to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 21st. instant, and to return to you the Cheque Book enclosed therewith, with the Cheques as required duly signed; please find same herewith.” In fine condition. Although Ismay was rescued, his private secretary as well as his valet, perished in the sinking. Harrison’s wife had requested that his body be shipped home to England but her wishes were not followed. His was the first body buried at Fairview Lawn on May 1, at All Saints Cathedral. It is possible the White Star Line officials wanted to set an example so that every family did not request that bodies be shipped around the world.…(MB $200)

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Excessively rare Christmas card from the Titanic’s bandleader 58. Wall ace Hartley. English violinist (1878– 1912) best remembered as the courageous bandleader who, along with his seven other band members, played on as the Titanic sank. Very elegant Christmas card, 5.5 x 3, with foliate cut borders and a floral front highlighted with glitter and the printed word “Remembrance.”

Inside bears preprinted sentiments that read, “There’s gladness in remembrance” and “With all good wishes for a happy Christmas, From,” neatly signed below in black ink, “Wallace H. Hartley.” Card has been carefully separated at the fold and beautifully archivally mounted, double-clothmatted, and framed with an image of Hartley to an overall size of 20.5 x 14.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original hardcover autograph album in which the card was affixed, which mainly contains poetry, artwork, and cartoons done by convalescing First World War soldiers. Hartley famously led his band to continue playing while the ship sank, with ‘Nearer, My God, to Thee’ generally recognized as the song. Many credit this valiant performance for maintaining the calm on the ship that allowed lifeboats to be filled and lowered in an orderly fashion. A choice specimen of this highly sought after Titanic autograph.…(MB $300)

59. Charles Melville Hays. A 1905 Grand Trunk Railway System pass, 3.75 x 2.25, issued to Mr. G. B. Owen, the assistant to the general manager of Erie Rail Road, bearing the printed signature of Titanic passenger and victim of the sinking, Charles Melville Hays. In the 1912 Hays was the president of the GTR and was returning home to Canada as a first class passenger on board the Titanic.

In fine condition. Hays drowned in the disaster, but the Minia recovered his body on April 26. “It was no trouble to identify him as he had a lot of papers on him and a watch with his name on it,” sailor Francis Dyke wrote to his mother. His coffin was brought back to Montreal for burial aboard his private railway car, Canada. The car is still preserved and on display at the Canadian Railway Museum near Delson, Quebec.…(MB $200)

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60. Charles Melville Hays. President of the Grand Trunk Railway (1856-1912), who went down with the Titanic. Partly-printed DS, signed “Charles Hays, Vice President,” one page both sides, 10.25 x 7, November 20, 1891. Handsome stock certificate for two shares of Hannibal Union Depot Company stock issued to Wabash Railroad Company, at $100 per share, signed on the reverse by Hays as the Wabash Railroad Company’s vice president. In fine condition, with two vertical folds, an embossed seal over small portion of signature, with a tiny punch hole above signature as well.…(MB $200)

63. Leonard Hickman. Farm-

61. Charles Melville Hays. American businessman and president of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway who perished when the Titanic sank on April 15, 1912. A pass for the Wabash Railroad Company, 4 x 2.5, issued in 1892 to Mr. J. A. Swigard, the General Superintendent of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, signed at the bottom by Hays.

Reverse of the pass bears a printed map of the rail lines. In fine condition.…(MB $200)

62. Samuel Herman. Second class passenger (1862-1912) and Titanic victim, whose wife and children survived the sinking. Partly-printed DS, signed “S. Herman,” one page, 8 x 10, March 11, 1911. Notice issued to Mr. A. Clothier, which reads, in part: “I hereby demand and give you notice that you quit and deliver up unto me…the possession of all that Cottage garden and premises which you rent of me.” A central vertical fold and scattered light foxing, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

hand (1888-1912) and second class Titanic passenger who, with his brothers, died in the sinking ALS signed “L. M. Hickman,” two pages, 8.25 x 11, Grandview Hotel, Manitoba letterhead, June 7, 1910. Letter to Albert Hickman. In part; “I suppose Mother have told you all about the work I have on hand but I don’t hardly know what to make of it yet sometimes.

I think it’s alright and again I think there’s nothing much in it but we’ll have to wait and see how it turns out…I just went and put the remainder of my money into this job and if this goes through I shall be broke, but there’s no need to despair about getting work. I can get a job anytime and this is the time of year for big wages, and as soon as harvest starts I can get 2.75 or 3.00 a day…It’s hardly I’ll get back under ten years now. I intended to come back in five but now I haven’t got the price I don’t know when it will be.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and some scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.…(MB $200)

64. Nellie Hocking. Second class passenger aboard the Titanic (1891-1963) who survived the sinking. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Nellie Hambly nee Hocking, Titanic Survivor, April 1912, 1936, Schenectady,” on an off-white 4.5 x 4 album page. In fine condition.…

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Magnificent loving cup presented to Captain Rostron

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“Grateful recognition and appreciation of his heroic and efficient service in the rescue of the survivors of the Titanic on April 15th 1912” 65. Titanic Rescue Loving Cup Awarded to Carpathia’s C a p ta i n R o s t r on by t h e ‘Unsinkable’ Molly Brown. Original sterling silver Loving Cup presented to Captain Arthur Rostron of the Carpathia by Titanic survivor Margaret Brown—later famously known as Molly Brown—in a ceremony on May 29, 1912. Dedication text engraved on the front of the cup reads: “Presented to Captain A. H. Rostron RD, RNR, Commander of the RMS Carpathia. In grateful recognition and appreciation of his heroic and efficient service in the rescue of the survivors of the Titanic on April 15th 1912, and of the generous and sympathetic treatment he accorded us on his ship. From the Survivors of the Titanic.” Cup measures 12.25˝ tall and 7.75˝ in diameter, with handles extending 2.5˝ from either side and a 5.25˝ diameter base; weight is 2.6 pounds. Whiting Manufacturing Company proof mark is impressed inside the base, with text that reads, “Sterling, 1387, 8 Pints,” below which is a three-pointed symbol that indicates a production date of 1912. Accompanied by the original ebony wooden base. In fine condition, with some scattered dings and tarnishing.

Brown, an American socialite, boarded the Titanic as a first class passenger at Cherbourg, France—the vessel’s first stop after leaving Southampton.

Five days later, when the mammoth ship struck the iceberg, she unselfishly leapt into action and loaded others into the lifeboats, willing to face the chilling danger of the deep to save as many people as possible. She was eventually put into lifeboat six, where she helped to keep spirits up as they awaited an unknown fate. By this time, the Carpathia had received a distress signal cast out by Titanic telegraph operator Jack Phillips, and Captain Rostron immediately set his course in the direction of the wreck, posting extra lookouts to help navigate through the ice floes and ordering his engineers to maintain the highest speed possible—revving her up to 17.5 knots, 3.5 faster than the rated top speed. As his ship traversed the dangerous waters, Captain Rostron had the foresight to prepare for the scene ahead. Such measures included lowering the Carpathia’s lifeboats, preparing medical stations, and arranging for blankets and hot drinks to be ready for the survivors. Ultimately, Captain Rostron and his crew successfully rescued over 700 of the Titanic’s passengers.

Once aboard the Carpathia, Margaret Brown continued to assist her fellow passengers, nursing their wounds and comforting them with optimism—her fluency in English, French, German, and Russian enabled her to communicate with nearly all on board. Once everyone was stable, her philanthropic side kicked in and she established a committee to raise money for destitute survivors, collecting $10,000 from well-to-do passengers before the Carpathia even reached New York. Then, as a member of this ‘Survivor’s Committee,’ she arranged for a ceremony to recognize the heroic Carpathia crew, where she presented every crew member with a crimson-ribboned medal and Captain Rostron with the Loving Cup. This historic cup has remained in the Rostron family ever since that day—May 29, 1912—and has been on loan to the Merseyside Maritime Museum and Ulster Folk and Transport Museum since the 1980s.…(MB $25000)

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The ship’s highest ranking surviving officer recounts his final words with Dr. Simpson and other officers: “We merely exchanged the words ‘Goodbye, old man.’ This occurred shortly before the end” 66. Charles Lightoller. Second officer on board the Titanic, and the most senior officer to survive the disaster. He was the last survivor taken on board the rescue ship Carpathia. TLS signed “C. H. Lightoller,” two pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 10, embossed White Star Line letterhead, S.S. Adriatic, May 1, 1912. Letter to R.W. Graham of Holt & Co. of New York informing Graham that Titanic assistant surgeon John E. Simpson was lost at sea.

In full (with a couple of handwritten corrections by Lightoller): “In reply to yours of the 30th ultimo, I am sorry to say that Asst. Surgeon John E. Simpson was on the ‘Titanic,’ (not Asst. Purser, as stated in the papers).

I deeply regret your loss, which is also mine. I may say I was practically the last man to speak to Dr. Simpson, and on this occasion he was walking along the boat-deck in company with Messrs. McElroy, Barker, Dr. O’Loughlin and four assistant pursers. They were all perfectly calm in the knowledge that they had done their duty and were still assisting by showing a calm and cool exterior to the passengers. Each one individually came up to me and shook hands. We merely exchanged the words ‘Goodbye, old man.’ This occurred shortly before the end and I am not aware that he was seen by anyone after. With deepest sympathy for you in the loss of your friend.” Beautifully archivally triple-cloth-matted and framed with a photo of Lightoller and descriptive plaque to an overall size of 32 x 17.5. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, a few light wrinkles and creases, and a couple spots of light toning.

Lightoller had been travelling on the Adriatic at this time on his return to England following his testimony at the American Senate Inquiry into the Titanic Disaster. He had been immediately detained following his arrival on Carpathia in New York, and was making his return to England at the time this letter was written. Lightoller describes the final moments and whereabouts of such iconic Titanic figures as its chief purser, chief surgeon, and assistant surgeon, as well as describing what may have been Dr. Simpson’s final words before he was lost. For these words to have come directly from Titanic’s highest ranking surviving officer, while he was returning home after being detained in America, elevates this letter to a class all of its own. Oversized.…(MB $1000)

67. Georgette Madill. First class passenger aboard the Titanic (1896-1974) who survived the sinking with her aunt and uncle. ALS signed “Georgie,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.5, August 27, 1937. Letter written while abroad to her aunt Clare Haskins, wife of noted Harvard professor Charles Haskins. In part: “I shall not mind seeing our Italian sun again—but the music here has been glorious…All the household was thrown into convusions yesterday, when an unexpected call from Toscani at ten in the morning.

We have the wife of the Italian cellist Mainardi staying here—and ‘il maestro’ was seeking her out.” In fine condition.…(MB $200)

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Superb original artwork by the young wife of Titanic’s Chief Officer 68. Catherine Jones. Wife of Titanic’s Chief Officer Henry Tingle Wilde who perished in the disaster. She passed away in 1910 after delivering twins, both who died in infancy. An original painting,

by Catherine (Polly) Jones, oil on canvas stretched on a wooden frame, of a Welsh lake scene, 35.25 x 24, depicting several boats on the water and a woman walking on a path in the foreground. Signed in paint in the lower right corner, “C. P. J. April 1894.” Painting is housed in its original carved wood gilt frame to an overall size of 47 x 35. In fine condition, with some scattered light crazing, mostly to lower portion, and a small ding to background.

The frame also has several chips and missing pieces which could be easily repaired.

Oversized.…(MB $300)

A first-class survivor’s anxiously awaited Marconigram home: “Saved New York Thursday” 69. Marconigram: Alfred Omont.

First class passenger and survivor of the Titanic (1882-1948). Original and uncommon doublesided Marconigram sent

by Omont from the Carpathia, signed “Fernand,” in pencil, in French, 8.75 x 5.75, on Marconi International Marine Communication Company telegram paper, dated April 18, 1912. Addressed to his home, “Omont, 8 Rue Huline, Elbeuf, France,” message loosely translates to “Saved New York Thursday. Kisses.” Documented in the book Titanic: Signals of Disaster (#91 on page 109), this Marconigram was sent to MSC by ‘H. C.,’ Howard Thomas Cottam. In very good condition, with uniform toning, several arithmetic equations in ink, and a few small areas of dampstaining. Omont was playing auction bridge with three other gentlemen, including Lucien Smith, in the Parisien when the collision took place. When the alarm sounded, one of the players put the deck in his pocket, fully expecting to continue the game later. As incoming messages and outgoing requests poured in, Howard Cottam—the Carpathia’s lone Marconi man—was joined in the message room by Harold Bride, a severely frostbitten surviving member of Titanic’s Marconi crew. Ordered by Captain Rostrom to send only ‘disaster-related messages,’ the two set to work, sending the messages that families around the globe were desperately awaiting. The here-offered piece was once displayed at the Smithsonian’s Fire and Ice Exhibition.…(MB $300)

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“Both on Carpathia” 70. Marconigram: Charles Stengel. Original and uncommon double-sided Marconigram sent by Stengel from the Carpathia, signed, “C. E. Henry Stengel,” in pencil, one page, both sides, 8.75 x 5.75, on Marconi International Marine Communication Company telegram paper, stamp-dated April 17, 1912. Addressed to “Stengchild, Newark, N. J.,” message reads, “Both on Carpathia.” This Marconigram is documented in the book Titanic: Signals of Disaster (#5 on page 96) stating the message was sent to Ivan Stengel, via “MSD,” by “H. C.,” Howard Thomas Cottam. In very good condition, with uniform toning, some slight paper loss and mounting remnants to reverse, a couple of arithmetic equations in ink, and a few small areas of dampstaining. After seeing his wife safely into Lifeboat 1, Stengel made his way to Lifeboat 5, along with fellow survivor Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon, whom he later defended against accusations made that Gordon bribed sailors to ignore people in the water.…(MB $300)

Two British Enquiry Marconigrams, one requesting a full narrative from a survivor, “preferably Frank D. Millet or Maj. Butt”

71. Marconigrams. Two handwritten Marconigrams in pencil, both 8.5 x 5.5, and affixed to opposite sides of a 13.5 x 8.25 album page, with British Enquiry evidence numbers 168 and 169 written at the top of the pages. First Marconigram, stamped “Carpathia,” is addressed to the “Operator Carpathia,” stamp-dated April 17, 1912. In full: “Can you get survivor write Boston Globe full narrative disaster and also wireless report to Franconia if so get most promising man preferably Frank D. Millet or Maj. Butt all charges paid here. Winfield Thompson.” Second is addressed to “Mrs. Paul Schubert Carpathia,” and reads: “Very happy you are saved. Love to both. Paul.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, some stray pencil and ink marks, and scattered light toning. Both Marconigrams are documented in the book Titanic: Signals of Disaster.

Book notes number 168 was received from MEA by H. C (altered from H. B.) at 6:35 am (altered from 6:25). Number 169 was received from DKP

by H.B. At 10:15 am.

As evidenced by the first Marconigram, news outlets were desperate for exclusive information surrounding the disaster. Winfield Thompson was a reporter for the Boston Globe aboard the Franconia, a Cunard Line steamer bound for Liverpool via Quebec, whose task was to monitor wireless traffic between the Carpathia and other wireless stations, and to retransmit any important news back to the Globe. The biggest news that Thompson broke during this time was that there were 705 Titanic survivors on the Carpathia, a reduction from a previously reported 868. However, at the time he dispatched this Marconigram, he was unaware that both of his requested sources—Francis D. Millet, an accomplished artist, and Archibald Butt, a respected presidential aide—had both passed away in the tragedy. With the second Marconigram’s heartwarming message, this piece presents a striking contrast of the tragedy’s aftermath.…(MB $500)

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An ominous message from the Carpathia: “Leila safe and well cared for. Edgar missing”

72. Marconigrams: Leila Meyer Saks. Two original Marconigrams sent by two survivors of the Titanic, while aboard the Carpathia.

Both are in pencil on Marconi International Marine Communication Company telegram paper, 8.75 x 5.75, both are dated April 17, 1912, and affixed to opposite sides of a 13.5 x 8.25 album page, with British Enquiry evidence numbers 16 and 17 written at the top of the pages. First is addressed to “Saks, New York.” In full: “Leila safe and well cared for. Edgar missing.” Leila was the daughter of Andrew Saks, founder of Saks Fifth Avenue.

She had cut short her European vacation to return for the funeral of her father who had died suddenly. While Leila was rescued in lifeboat six, her husband, Edgar, died in the sinking. Second Marconigram is signed “Margaret,” and reads: “All safe on Carpathia bound for New York.” This was most likely sent by first class passenger Margaret Hays, who survived with her dog and human traveling companions. In very good condition, with light overall toning and age wear, some minor scattered soiling and creasing. Both Marconigrams are documented in the book Titanic: Signals of Disaster. Book notes number 16 was sent to MEA by H. C. at 7:17am. Number 17 was sent to MEA by H. C. At 7:20am. A stark reminder of the vital communication between the Carpathia and land, sending both good news and bad.…(MB $300)

Rare vaccination card issued by the future Titanic surgeon 73. William O’Loughlin.

Uncommon White Star Line vaccination card, bearing a stamped “W. O’Loughlin,” signature, 3.5 x 2.25, for the S. S. Britannic, stamp-dated June 5, 1889, stamped by O’Loughlin as the ship’s surgeon. Reverse bears instructions in five different languages which states: “Keep this card to avoid detention at quarantine, and on railroads, in the United States.” Missing top right corner tip. A bit of light soiling, and expected handling wear, otherwise fine condition. O’Loughlin spent over 40 years as a surgeon on board the White Star Lines, and these cards issued by him were of great importance to the passengers as it enabled them to move about the United States without hindrance after their arrival. After helping calm frightened passengers awaiting rescue, O’Loughlin was last seen on the C Deck along with Purser Herbert McElroy, Assistant Purser Reginald Barker, and Assistant Surgeon J. Edward Simpson. His body was never recovered.…(MB $200)

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74. Frank E. McGee. Ship’s surgeon on board the Carpathia, who tended to Titanic survivors. Vintage ink signature, “Frank E. McGee, CO., 2.6.12,” on an off-white 5 x 8 sheet of embossed Carpathia stationery. In fine condition, with uniform toning from previous display.…

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A successful stockbroker in both England and Canada (1871-1912), Partner lost his life when the Titanic sank.

Collection of four multipage ALSs, all signed “Austin,” three 4.5 x 7, and one 9 x 10.25, on various letterhead, dating from 1909–1910, all written to his father. One letter, dated January 8, 1909, reads, in part: “You will have judged by your weather reports that we had a rough time crossing—in fact it was just about the same as last year but I’m none the worse—a few days liberal table in New York have made me feel 17 again & fit for any amount of work.” A later letter, dated May 21, 1910, details his travels to Mexico. In part: “I was most fortunate in having a companion to Mexico. This was a friend of mine on the London Stock Exchange whom I induced to go. Our journey from New York about 3400 miles was of course long & tedious…On our way down we stopped at Monterey…where there were such disastrous floods last year upwards of 4000 homes being swept away with 1000 lives lost.” In overall fine condition, with some light toning to larger letter.…(MB $200)

75. Richard Parsons. Second class steward aboard the Titanic, with a monthly salary of £3 15s. Parsons died in the sinking.

His body, if recovered, was never positively identified. Three ALSs on individual 5.5 x 3.5 picture postcards, all three to his wife, all signed “Dick,” one written in pencil, two from September of 1911, and one from February 1912. One postcard, dated September 25, 1911, reads, in part: “I am sailing to New York on Wednesday on R. M. S. Majestic, she is about 1/5 the size of the Olympic I have not got a very good job on her but its better than being out of work.” His letter dated February 28, 1912, reads, in part: “I arrived back safely this afternoon about 4-30. I may go to London for a day or two, the Olympic got damaged again and she is going to Belfast for repairs tonight.” In overall very good to fine condition.…(MB $200)

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“Will write later before we sail”— four days before leaving Southampton the famed Chief Radio Officer writes from on board Titanic in the only known postcard he ever sent which pictured the ship

77. Jack Phillips. Senior wireless operator on board the Titanic and one of the true heroes of the disaster. As the Titanic was sinking, Phillips worked tirelessly to send wireless messages to other ships to enlist their assistance with the rescue of the Titanic’s passengers and crew. Extremely rare ALS signed “Love all, Jack,” on a 5.5 x 3.25 photo postcard of the Titanic at Southampton by Will Steed, April 6, 1912. Postcard to Miss Elsie Phillips. In full: “Thanks very much for your letter. Having glorious weather, went to Cowes yesterday. Will write later before we sail.” Phillips has added in the address panel, “Miss Elsie Phillips, 11 Farncombe St., Godalming.” In very good to fine condition, with some light soiling and toning, date stamp over a couple letters of text, a few light bends and corner tip bumps. Image side shows postal impressions, a bit of light silvering and rubbing, and creasing to lower right side.

John George (Jack) Phillips turned 25 on board the Titanic. Despite his youth, he was a well-seasoned telegraphist, having learned his trade while working for the post office in 1906. He had served on numerous vessels for the Marconi Company before being assigned to Titanic as Chief Radio Officer. After abandoning ship when water flooded around his feet, he ended up on an overturned collapsable lifeboat where he later died of exposure to the severe cold. Harold Bride (Titanic’s junior wireless operator) always remembered Phillips as ‘the man who saved us all.’

During his career, Phillips kept in frequent touch with his sister, Elsie, and she saved almost 300 postcards he sent to her during this time. This card, however, holds particular significance as it was written on April 6, 1912 while Titanic was docked in Southampton, and contains an image of the ship. Phillips often chose postcards which depicted the ship on which he served, yet only four of the 300 postcards retained by Elsie had any relation to Titanic—and only one, this one, illustrated the ship. Add to that the direct reference to the upcoming voyage and this is a remarkable item in every sense.

Provenance: Ex Ken Schultz Collection; The Mariners’ Museum, Newport News Virginia (1998); p. 81 Titanic: Fortune & Fate by Beverly McMillan and Stanley Lehrer (Simon & Schuster 1998).…(MB $1000)

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Asked for information about a famous fellow passenger in May of 1912, the single male survivor in lifeboat 6 offers only sympathy 78. Arthur Peuchen. Lieutenant of The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada and President of the Standard Chemical Company (1859-1929), he survived the Titanic’s sinking by using his naval experience to take control of lifeboat 6—a move that aroused significant controversy following the disaster. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.25, Standard Chemical Iron and Lumber Company of Canada, Ltd. letterhead, May 16, 1912. Letter to Fred Chapman. In full: “I beg to acknowledge your favor of the 22nd of April, and note that you have lost a dear friend by the name of Frank D. Millet. I wish I could assist you by giving you some information about your friend, but I had my own circle of friends to the number of about fifteen and therefore, did not meet any outsiders. I am sorry that I cannot be of some service to you in this request. It was a frightful disaster and I lost all my friends, so I can understand you trying to get some information regarding yours.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds and a block of toning to center of page. Millet, a painter, sculptor, and writer, was one of the most famous passengers who perished in the disaster.…(MB $200)

Personal calling card found on Rowe’s body after the sinking

79. Alfred G. Rowe. Peruvian-born rancher (1853) who split his time between Texas and England, and perished with the sinking of the Titanic.

ALS, one page, both sides, 4.75 x 6.5, crossed-out Breinton House letterhead, March 6, 1912. Letter to Charlie reads, in part: “You have not lost that very valuable picture, & illustration of what a shooter should not do I hope. The fellow who shot his unfortunate groom in the back of the head the other day when etching his hammer-gun to cross a fence would have benefitted by seeing it…When done with part two of ‘the Puritan’ you should get hold of the ‘Foundations of the 19th Century’

by Chamberlain, translated from the German…a pretty tough handful but so interesting.” Scattered spots of light toning, otherwise fine condition.

Also included is one of Rowe’s embossed 3 x 1.75 personal calling cards, which has scattered toning, due to its being recovered from Rowe’s body within a card case after the sinking of the Titanic. Card was originally sold by Aldridge and Sons Auctions on April 21, 2007. Though the official body effects list does not mention it, there was a report that Rowe’s brother received his card case with cards inside.…(MB $200)

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Scarce letter from the Carpathia’s captain

80. Arthur Henry Rostron. Rare ALS signed “A. H. Rostron,” four adjoining pages, 4.5 x 7 folded, illustrated “On board the Cunard R. M. S. Mauretania,” letterhead, October 4, 1924. Letter to Mr. Graham, mentioning his daughter and also Georgette, George Cohen’s daughter. In part: “I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity of meeting your charming daughter. I want to tell you she’s a splendid sailor, can steer…Have you any more little girls at home…I’m afraid I shall be talking about Georgette all morning.–at any rate she met a very nice woman at my table…who took Georgette under her wing…If I can do anything for you let me know…In the meantime–you’ve got a dear, lovely daughter as true as—& true blue—she worships her mother & a right down this girl.” Under his signature, he adds a brief postscript, “Georgette wants her mother I know. A. H. R.” In fine condition, with mailing folds. Accompanied by vintage postcards of the Carpathia and Mauretania. Rostron later was Captain of the Mauretania, the Lusitania’s sister ship.…(MB $200)

81. Jack Phillips. British wireless telegraphist aboard the Titanic (1887-1912), who lost his life in the sinking. ALS signed “Love, Jack,” on a 5.25 x 3.25 picture postcard of the S. S. Victorian, postmarked March 5, 1907. Letter to Miss E. Phillips, his sister. In full: “Trying to get one of ‘Canada’ in Rostland which will make set up. Off Thursday on board late Wednesday night. Had splendid weather. Feeling fine, hope all is well.” In fine condition, with some light corner bumps.…(MB $200)

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Unique on-board letter from the controversial S.S. Californian 82.

S. S. Californian.

Perhaps the closest ship to Titanic’s sinking and is surrounded in controversy resulting from claims it failed to assist the sinking ship.

The Californian was essentially a cargo vessel with certification to carry less than 50 passengers.

The ship was later sunk by a German U-boat in World War I. One-of-a-kind ALS signed “Aunt Mattie,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, May 31, 1912. Letter written on board the Leyland Liner S.S. Californian. “We may see Boston Harbor…so good after such a long voyage as it will be two weeks tomorrow since we sailed out of Liverpool…Our ship is small having but some 25 passengers but all very pleasant people and some specially charming, especially a young lady from South Africa a professional cellist going out to the Pacific coast on a holiday.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. The only letter from the Californian we have seen, written not long after the Titanic disaster.

In mid-April 1912, the Californian arrived in Boston and the captain and some of its officers were subpoenaed by the American inquiry.…(MB $300)

83. S.S. Minia. A vintage semi-glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of an iceberg, taken by a crew member of the cable ship S.S. Minia, the second ship chartered by the White Star Line to recover bodies of Titanic victims. This undated photo probably pre-dates the Titanic disaster.

Double matted and framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 14.5. Some fading to upper portion of image and light silvering along bottom edge, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

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Smith, as master of the Brittanic, discharges a second mate from service 84. Edward J. Smith. Scarce and highly sought after DS, signed “Edwd J. Smith,” one page, 8 x 6, stamp-dated May 5, 1893. A certificate of discharge issued to T. G. Raddish, a second mate on board the Britannic. The document states Raddish served aboard the vessel from April 10, 1893 until May 5, 1893, and was discharged in Liverpool. Printed near the bottom is a certification statement which reads, “I certify that the above particulars are correct and that the above named Seaman was discharged accordingly, and that the character described hereon is a true copy of the Report concerning the said Seaman.” Signed at the conclusion of the statement by Smith as the vessel’s master, and countersigned by a shipping representative.

The discharge also bears two “V.G.” stamps in areas for character of conduct and ability. Smith joined the White Star Line in 1880 and assumed command of the Britannic, a post he held until May of 1893, when he left to briefly command the Adriatic. As he rose in seniority, Smith became a favorite of the wealthy financiers and notables who frequently traveled aboard his ships, acquiring the nickname the ‘Millionaires’ Captain.’ From 1904 on, Smith commanded the White Star Line’s newest vessels on their maiden voyages, including the R.M.S. Titanic. An exceedingly rare autograph in any form particularly this early in his career.…(MB $500)

85. Elizabeth Shutes. Survivor and governess to first class passenger Margaret Graham. Uncommon ALS signed “Elizabeth W. Shutes,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, no date (but circa 1939). Letter to Mrs. Park. In part: “I enjoyed Daisy Ashford to the bitter end…I saw the King too, and I became so thrilled I found myself…bowing to the Queen. There being no one else there, Her Majesty could do no less than return my salutations. Then back to sanity…I heard a tenemant [sic] child explaining…’That’s the man that didn’t have no country for four years.’” In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling.…(MB $200)

86. John Pillsbury Snyder. A newlywed (1888-1959), returning from his honeymoon when he boarded the Titanic with wife Nelle; both survived the disaster. Vintage glossy 2.5 x 3 passport photo of Snyder and his wife, clipped from his actual passport, bearing embossed State Department stamp and seal, signed along the top in fountain pen, “John P. Snyder.” In fine condition, with embossed seal over portion of signature.…(MB $200)

46 87. William T. Stead.

Editor of the British news magazine, ‘Review of Reviews,’ Stead was one of the earliest proponents who were lobbying for the big ocean liner companies to increase the number of lifeboats on steamships to avert a great loss of life should a disaster occur at sea. W. T. Stead was also a devout member of the early ‘Spiritualist’ movement and he attended numerous psychic gatherings and even séances conducted by well known spirit mediums of the day. Titanic lore relates that Stead’s lobbying for an increased number of lifeboats on passenger liners was as a direct result of a dream he once had in which he saw himself as the victim of an ocean liner sinking. Indeed, some months before Stead found himself a first class passenger onboard the Titanic a psychic medium had warned him that ocean travel during the month of April 1912 would be “particularly hazardous.” A solid sterling silver presentation trowel belonging to the sister of first class Titanic passenger and victim of the sinking, W. T. Stead. Trowel measures 12.5˝ long with the silver blade of the trowel engraved “Stead Memorial Church. Presented to M. I., (Mary Isabella), Stead on the occasion of her laying a foundation stone of the Congregational Church, Howdon on Tyne, 1st October, 1890.” The blade of the trowel is highly decorated with ornate engraved leaves and elaborate scrollwork as well as a struck silver hallmark denoting the date of manufacture. The handle of the trowel is crafted from genuine hand-carved mother of pearl.

Obviously a dearly cherished and valuable Stead family heirloom, this presentation trowel is a striking example of ‘Gilded Age’ opulence and fine craftsmanship and has a direct association to a Titanic passenger.…(MB $300)

Remembering his other-world psychic 88. William T. Stead. Journalist (1849–1912), assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, and founder of The Review of Reviews who perished in the Titanic disaster. TLS signed “W. T. Snead,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, The Review of Reviews letterhead, November 16, 1907. Letter to Mrs. Underwood. In part: “It is very interesting indeed to come upon a reminiscence of old times, I had completely forgotten the incident to which you call to my attention. Julia is just as faithful and accurate now as she was then, and she is very anxious that I should bring out another series of letters…If I am in America next year I hope I may be more fortunate.

Julia’s letters have been translated into French, German, Dutch, and Icelandic…There are very few psychic books which seem to be so true and so simple.” Intersecting folds, and an area of light soiling over signature, otherwise fine condition. During the 1890s, Stead showed an increased interest in spiritualism. He ran a quarterly magazine on the subject from 1893–97 and his spirit contact was alleged to be the departed Julia Ames, an American temperance reformer and journalist whom he met in 1890.…(MB $200)

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Distinguished original portrait of the first class survivor 90. Martha Stone.

89. William T. Stead. Journalist (1849–1912), assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, and founder of The Review of Reviews who perished in the Titanic disaster. ALS signed “W. T. Stead,” one page, 8 x 5, Memorandum from the ‘Review of Reviews’ letterhead, March 5, 1891. Brief letter to an unidentified woman. In full: “October is a mis-print. Mr. Morley was the subject of the character sketch in the November number.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds, and a light block of toning over signature and portion of text.…(MB $200)

First class Titanic survivor and wife of prominent US businessman and president of the Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company, George Nelson Stone. Mrs. Stone and her maid Rose Icard were rescued by the Carpathia in lifeboat 6.

Original vintage matte-finish oval portrait of Martha Stone measuring approximately 3.75 x 5.5, and showing a young Stone in black lace and a feather boa. Photo is affixed to a 4.25 x 6.75 mount, which is in turn affixed to a 6.25 x 9 mount. In fine condition. Photo originates directly from the great grandson of Martha Stone.…(MB $200)

Rare dual-signed document as the Strauses acquire property in the Bronx 91. Isidor and Ida Straus.

Wealthy first class passengers aboard the Titanic, the Strauses are remembered as the inseparable couple who perished together in the sinking of the Titanic rather than be separated. DS three sides on two adjoined pages, 8.5 x 14, May 7, 1909. A quitclaim deed wherein Isidor Straus and Nathan Straus (his business partner and brother, and their wives (Ida R. Straus and Lina Straus, respectively) sell to the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company a parcel of land in the Bronx “in consideration of one dollar…and other valuable considerations.” consisting of 1691 square feet. Signed on the second page, “Isidor Straus,” “Nathan Straus,” “Ida R. Straus,” and “Lina Straus.” Accompanied by a printed, hand color-highlighted diagram of the property and surrounding area.

Expected document wear and areas of scattered light toning and soiling, heavier to docketing side, otherwise fine condition. After the Civil War, Isidor Straus moved to New York and became involved in R. H. Macy and Co., acquiring ownership of the company in 1896, in addition to serving one term as a New York state congressman. Straus and his wife seldom appear together in any form, with her signature being even rarer than her husband’s.…(MB $300)

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92. Isidor Straus. The founder of Macy’s department store and Titanic casualty. Straus’ wife, Ida, refused to board a lifeboat, returning to her husband, saying ‘I will not be separated from my husband. As we have lived, so we will die together.’ When both were offered the safety of a lifeboat, he firmly replied, ‘I will not go before the other men.’ Rare TLS, one page, 4.75 x 8, personal letterhead, August 8, 1904. In full: “I am in receipt of your favor inviting me to accompany the Committee on Notification to Esopus on Wednesday next, and in reply beg to say that it will afford me so much pleasure to be one of the party present at the official notification to Judge Parker of his nomination.” In fine condition, with some slight spreading to typed text.…(MB $200)

Unaware of the events of April 15, 1912, Taft conducts business in the Oval Office 93. William H. Taft. TLS as president signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, April 15, 1912. Letter to an Ohio supporter. In full: “I want you to know that what you are doing for me in Ohio has not escaped my notice. I am exceedingly glad that I can have your support, and know that with your assistance and that of other friends we shall win.

This is to thank you for what you are doing and to express my appreciation of the stand which you have taken.” In very good condition, with scattered creases and soiling, mounting remnants to reverse of blank second integral pages, and some slight spreading to signature, which is also a shade or two light. Written the day of the Titanic sinking, Taft monitored the early and erroneous accounts that all on board had been saved. Late that evening, after returning from the theater, he learned the truth about the disaster and became very concerned with the safety of his trusted aide Major Archibald Butt. Butt, sent by the president to see the Holy Father with a letter, was returning from Rome with a letter from Pope Pius X intended for President Taft, which was lost at sea along with Butt.…(MB $200)

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94. Marian Longstreth Thayer. First class passenger and survivor of the Titanic (1872-1944). Ink signature, “Marian Thayer,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 lightly-lined slip. In fine condition.…(MB $200)

95. John Borland Thayer. Businessman and first class passenger (1862-1912) who lost his life in the sinking of the Titanic. Partly-printed DS , signed “J. B. Thayer,” one page, 8 x 7, November 8, 1905. Receipt for the sale of five shares of capital stock of the Lehigh & Hudson River Railway Company sold to George Dixon. Signed at the conclusion by Thayer. The original stock certificate is attached to the reverse edge, with two small receipts affixed to the front edge. Two vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, and some adhesive remnants along left edge, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

Documented piece of Molly Brown’s lifeboat

96. George Thomas. Only seven years old at the time he boarded the Titanic (1904-1991), he survived along with his mother and sister. A limited edition 1˝ long wooden sliver remnant from Titanic lifeboat #6, affixed to a 5 x 3 off-white card, 4/25, signed at bottom by Titanic survivor George Thomas and oceanographer Robert Ballard. In fine condition. Launched from the port side at approximately 1:10 AM, this lifeboat carried just 28 passengers, although there was room for 65, with Molly Brown and Arthur Peuchen among those on board. An uncommon physical relic from one of the best-documented lifeboats.…(MB $200)

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Ten crew members pose for the press before their congressional testimony

97. Titanic. Vintage matte-finish Clinedinst press photo of 10 surviving Titanic crew members who will be witnesses at the congressional investigation, trimmed to a size of 6.5 x 4.5, with press stamps and typed captions affixed to the reverse. The crewman’s last names are listed in the caption and include: Archer, Fleet, Perkis, Bright, Hogg, Moore, and Etches. In fine condition. Following the sinking of the Titanic, the US Senate launched a full investigation into the events leading up to the tragedy. Chaired by Michigan Senator William Alden Smith, the subcommittee interviewed surviving passengers and crew, along with those who had aided in the rescue efforts, taking testimony regarding ice warnings received, the number of lifeboats, and the handling of the evacuation, among other things. As indicated on the reverse of this photo, these men were among the over 80 witnesses called. The final report was presented to the Senate on May 28, 1912, and led to crucial changes in safety practices on ocean liners. An excellent, original press photo of 10 lucky survivors of the Titanic disaster, who played an important role in the investigations that followed.…(MB $200)

Surviving first class saloon steward collects his due 98. Titanic Account of Wages. Partly-printed document, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, May 13, 1912. Titanic ‘Account of Wages’ document for Edneser Edward Wheelton, who worked on the vessel as a saloon steward with the Victualling Crew. Document is stamped with the ship’s name, “Titanic,” date of engagement, “10 APR 1912,” and date of discharge, “15 APR 1912.”

The remaining areas are filled out in a clerical hand, including “Name of Master: E. J. Smith” and “Name of Seaman: E. Wheelton,” and a tally of his wages, adding a bonus to his earnings from six days of work for a total of £4. Intersecting folds, scattered creases, and light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Wheelton awoke upon the late-night collision and immediately began helping to load passengers into lifeboats, afterward joining lifeboat 11 himself. After arriving home in Southampton, he continued to work at sea through the 1920s. Of the nearly 900 members of the Titanic crew, only 215 survived, making this type of document quite rare.…(MB $500)

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Charged with delivering the sad news to crew members’ families “in connection with the ‘Titanic’ compensation claims,” two White Star employees seek compensation for wear and tear to their bicycles 100. Titanic Compensation. TLS, one page, 8 x 10, illustrated White Star Line Olympic letterhead, October 17, 1912. Letter to Sir John Gray Hill of the Liverpool & London Steamship Protection Association. In full: “We beg to attach copy of a letter we received from our Southampton Office with reference to the services rendered by Master-at-Arms Osman and Assistant Shipping Master Greenham in connection with the ‘Titanic’ compensation claims. As this would be a debit on the Protection Association we should be glad to know whether you authorise us to make the grants suggested.” Letter is initialed at the conclusion by a representative from Ismay, Imrie and Co. The letter cited is attached to the reverse left edge, dated October 16, 1912, and reads, in part: “In connection with the many enquiries made by us at the instigation of Messrs. Hill, Dickinson & Co. with respect to dependents of the members of the crew, we desire to call your special attention to the services rendered by Master-at-Arms and our Assistant Shipping master Greenham. These men received no overtime allowance, most of the enquiries have had to be made after the day’s work at the dock is over, and in many instances considerable distances have had to be travelled into the country in order to follow up on their enquiries. Their cycles have been used for this purpose and as the number of reports made to Messrs.

Hill Dickinson & Co., is great, the wear and tear on their machines has been correspondingly heavy. Under all the circumstances and in view of the satisfaction expressed by Messrs. Hill Dickinson & Co. at the reports made we recommend a special grant to Osman and Greenham of say £5/£10 each and we trust that this will meet your approval.” In fine condition, with a small pencil notation to bottom left, a couple small staple holes to top left, and a few trivial brushes to typed text. Sailing with a crew of almost 900—with jobs ranging from sailors and firemen to stewards and waiters—only 215 managed to survive. Part of the extraordinary task of communicating with the crew’s families spread throughout the country fell upon the two men mentioned in the letter, who took it upon themselves to personally deliver the tragic news to the crew’s dependents. An incredibly unique letter asking for a pittance of compensation for their bikes, written as the White Star Line was filing a petition in New York to limit its liability against claims for loss of life and property.…(MB $500)

52 101. Titanic Relief Fund. Capital & Counties Bank, Limited bank check, 8 x 4, filled out and signed in another hand and stamped “Titanic Relief Fund,” payable to Mr. F. Couch for one pound seven shillings and six pence, stampdated February 26, 1917. Check is endorsed on the reverse

by Couch. An ink cancellation through signatures, horizontal fold, and some scattered light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Couch was an able-bodied seaman aboard the Titanic (1884-1912), who was lost in the sinking.…(MB $200)

Just two days after its sinking, White Star Line accepts a resolution of condolences from one of its insurers 102. Titanic Resolution. TLS signed “Harold A. Sanderson,” one page, 8 x 10, White Star Line letterhead, April 17, 1912. Letter to Sir John Gray Hill of the Liverpool & London Steamship Protection Association. In full: “Your letter of the 16th instant conveying the resolution passed by the Committee of the Liverpool and London Steamship Protection Association at their last meeting is duly to hand.

It is very comforting to us to know in this time of trial that the sympathies of our associates are so actively with us, and we beg you will express them the thanks of all connected with the Line for their graceful act in passing the Resolution in question.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature. The Liverpool and London Steamship Protection Association was one of the Titanic’s insurers, and chaired by Bruce Ismay. One day earlier, at the committee meeting held in Liverpool, the meeting unanimously adopted a resolution which stated ‘The Committee of the Liverpool & London Steamship Protection Association desired to express to the Oceanic S. N. Co. and to Messrs Ismay Imrie & Co. their very sincere sympathy in the loss of the ‘Titanic’ and to place on record the feeling of deep relief with which they have heard the safety of the Chairman.’ Sanderson would go on to succeed Bruce Ismay as President of the International Mercantile Marine Company the following year.…(MB $300)

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Original photo of ragged surviving crewmen awaiting dry clothes

103. Titanic Surviving Crew Members. Original vintage glossy 8.5 x 6.5 International News Service photo of Titanic crew survivors receiving dry clothes at the Sailor’s Home in New York. Photo shows at least four rows of weary sailors, many in their White Star sweaters, patiently waiting for dry clothes. Reverse bears an International News Service, New York stamp, a handwritten caption which reads, “Giving out clothes to Titanic sailors at Sailor’s Home,” as well as several date stamps and crop marks. In good condition, with clipped upper corners, lightly trimmed edges, some noticeable creases to upper portion, a few small edge tears, and a few spots to finish. Provenance: Caren Archive, New York Times.

The outpouring of support following the Titanic disaster around the world, and especially in New York, is worthy of the highest accolades one could receive. Sailors’ benevolent societies, religious groups, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, hospitals, and many other organizations and individuals came together to lend a helping hand in the form of financial relief, food and shelter. This rare photograph shows what was generally known but was hardly ever seen by others.…(MB $300)

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Original New York Times photo of two survivors overwhelmed by the media upon the arrival of the Carpathia

104. Titanic Survivors. Original vintage 9.75 x 7.5 New York Times/American Press Association press photo of two Titanic survivors coming off the Carpathia and surrounded by a throng of reporters on April 17, 1912. Reverse bears a New York Times stamp as well as several other date stamps. Paper loss to top edge and corners, a few small edge tears, and light overall creasing and wrinkling, otherwise very good condition.

Provenance: Caren Archive, New York Times.

The radio operators on Carpathia were so busy transmitting messages from survivors to their families, a task Carpathia’s captain felt took priority, relatively little official information came from Carpathia during this period. The U.S. government was so anxious for information and a list of survivors (President Taft’s military aide had been on the ship) that it dispatched the U.S.S. Chester in an attempt to make radio contact with Carpathia in hopes of getting the requested information. The press, too, had been waiting for information and had attempted to solicit passengers and crew to provide exclusives while the ship was still at sea. Some reporters even planned to get onto the ship before it reached New York Harbor. This photo represents a culmination of the press’s tenacious efforts to gather as much information about what happened before their competition did. An original photograph of Titanic passengers just as they disembarked the rescue ship depicts a rare scene indeed!…(MB $200)

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“As we were being lowered I heard Captain Smith shout to me: ‘Pull away as fast as you can!’ I never heard his voice again.

He went down with his ship, brave man that he was!”

105. Titanic Testimony: Albert Horswill. Sailor and White Star Line employee (1879–1962) who served as an able bodied seaman on board the Titanic and crewed Life Boat 1. Notated radio script, nine pages, 8.5 x 11, for Horswill’s appearance on the WGN radio program Headlines of Other Days, broadcast on May 10, 1934. In the script, he recounts the building and maiden voyage of the ship, and provides exceptional details of the Titanic sinking and rescue of passengers. He incorrectly gives the boat number as 16 and states that there were 43 people in it, in fact it was boat 1 and there were only 12 aboard. In part: “The Titanic was some ship! The kind of craft that’d fill any seafarin’ man’s heart with pride…I’ll never forget the scene when we pulled away at Southampton! The Titanic was the biggest ship on the sea and thousands came from all around to see her off. Our beam was so broad we nearly pulled the pier down as we steamed out into the harbor, stern first…I was asleep in my bunk in the foredeck quarters when she struck. The newspapers later said there had been an ‘almost imperceptible shock.’ I’m here to tell you that the impact threw us all out of our bunks…The seriousness of the situation was soon realized, but only by the officers and crew. The passengers were the calmest lot I ever saw. They scoffed when we tried to tell them things looked bad. Some of them actually returned to their cabins…At 12:30 came orders: ‘All passengers on deck with life belts on.’ A dozen of us were given clubs and sent into the steerage to get the third class passengers out. First we tried to talk to them, but they wouldn’t come out. Then, reluctantly, we used the clubs. But even then some of them turned around and ran back refusing to come upon deck. They died, poor fools, like so many flies…We started to lower the boats. Some of them were only partly filled. The ship was settling rapidly, the bow nosing down first. At the very beginning of the voyage the crew had been ‘told off,’ that is, every man had been assigned to a station in case of emergency. I had been assigned command of lifeboat No. 16. That assignment saved my life! From 12:45 to 2:05, 16 lifeboats and four collapsible rafts were launched safely. The main promenade deck was awash when my boat, the last, left the davits.

As we were being lowered I heard Captain Smith shout to me: ‘Pull away as fast as you can!’ I never heard his voice again. He went down with his ship, brave man that he was! We had pulled away about 100 feet when the Titanic went down. She seemed to go down by stem, fore-end first, gradually taking in water. When she was about half submerged, she broke in halves and the after part came down into the water with an impact that could be heard a great distance…I remember that the lights in the cabins burned until the dynamo room was submerged. You could see them burning under the water. Just before the ship cracked in two I could hear the band playing ‘Nearer My God to Thee.’…Lady Duff-Gordon, half naked, lay on the bottom of the boat. All the passengers were seasick. There was moaning and groaning and a chattering of teeth. I tore off my sweater and gave it to one old woman who cried all the time.” Horswill has made a few pencil notations to the script. In very good condition, with scattered light toning and soiling, as well as horizontal folds and some creases. Accompanied by a printed biography of Horswill, as well as a listing of those in Life Boat 1, including Horswill and Sir and Lady Duff Gordon. An incredibly detailed moment-by-moment from one of only 215 surviving crew members, who was later called to testify at the British inquiry into the disaster.…(MB $200)

106. William Anderson Walker. British-born American immigrant (1863-1912) who perished returning from a trip to England aboard the Titanic. Partly-printed DS, signed “W. A. Walker,” one page, 11.5 x 15.5, February 17, 1911. Masonic document promoting Andrew O. McGarrett “to the Degree of Fellow Craft, and raised to the Sublime Degree of master Mason.” Signed at the bottom by Walker, as well as three other of the lodge’s officers. The reverse bears the signatures of over 90 grand Masters from Massachusetts and New Jersey. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and expected document wear. Both blue seals and ribbon are intact, with one seal worn and slightly cracked.…(MB $200)

56 107. George D. Widener. Banker and first class passenger (18611912) who perished in the Titanic disaster. Partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. D. Widener,” one page, 10.75 x 7.25, April 3, 1899. Stock certificate issued to Robert F. Welsh for five shares of capital stock in the Philadelphia Traction Company, signed at the bottom by Widener as the company’s president. In very good condition, with two vertical folds, several machine cancellations, including two through portions of signature, and some mild toning.…(MB $200)

110. Edith Brown. South African student (18961997) who survived the Titanic’s sinking with her mother, but lost her father in the disaster. Limited edition color postcard, 6 x 4, celebrating the 81st anniversary of the Titanic’s maiden voyage, 42/100, signed vertically on the front in blue ballpoint, “E. E. Haisman.” Reverse bears a certification stamp and an April 10, 1993 cancellation. In fine condition.…(MB $200)

“I had decided not to give any more autographs, but your letter was so nice I made an exception for you— there will be no more” 111. Philip Aks. TLS signed “Frank Philip Aks, Titanic Baby,” one page, 5.5 x 7.5, personal letterhead, February 9, 1982. Letter to a collector. In part, “I had decided not to give any more autographs, but your letter was so nice I made an exception for you—there will be no more…

In answer to your question, do I remember anything about the tragedy— no—I was too young but have collected facts of the event from my Mother and other survivors of the sinking.” In fine condition.…(MB $200)

“8 years old at Titanic disaster.

I do remember it vividly” 112. Marshall Drew. New Yorker (1904-1986) and, as a young boy, a second class passenger aboard the Titanic. ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.75, April 25, 1974. Letter responding to questions on his life. In part: “I’m retired. (8 yrs) from the N. Y. C. school system. 36 years…I’m an artist. My principle interest is photography. Going to L. I. to put on a benefit show for raising money for a War Memorial…8 years old at Titanic disaster. I do remember it vividly. Long story. Coming back from spending a winter in Cornwall.” Also included is an ink signature and inscription, “Best wishes to Dennis Foley from Marshall B. Drew, Titanic disaster survivor, 4/25/74,” on an identical size sheet.

Thin horizontal lines to to lower portion of letter (some passing through signature) and signed page from onetime storage in a magnetic photo album, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.…(MB $200)

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“Our lifeboat was the last one lowered, at 2:05 AM. The ship sank 15 minutes later” 113. Frank Goldsmith. TLS signed “Frank J. Goldsmith,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, December 29, 1973. Letter to a woman at Murray State University about the night the Titanic sunk. In part: “My memory of that fateful event is as clear as if it happened yesterday…Many pieces of music were written about it in the year 1912.

I own five original sheets of music…The last music played by our musicians was a hymn. Mother heard it as our lifeboat finished lowering. Being an active musician at our church in England, mother knew that its title was, ‘Autumn,’ which you will today, find in the hymn book of the Episcopalian church. Our lifeboat was the last one lowered, at 2:05 AM. The ship sank 15 minutes later. My father died so that mother and I might live.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, with a notation on the front, presumably by the recipient, which reads, “Keep! From a survivor of the sinking of the ‘Titanic.’” Immigrating to America aboard the Titanic, Goldsmith and his family were among the lucky survivors of the disaster, taken to safety in the less-than-half full Collapsible Boat D, which launched at 2:05 AM with only 25 passengers on board.…(MB $200)

Eyewitness account of the sinking: “My father went down with the Titanic my mother & I were saved” 114. Edith Brown Haisman. ALS signed “Mrs. E. E. Haisman,” two pages, lightly-lined, 5 x 7, no date, but circa 1986.

Letter reads, in part (with grammar and spelling retained): “I was 15 years old when we went on board the Titanic…The ship was no doubt a floating palace…On the night of the 14th we all turned in about 10-30 but before we went below everyone remarked at the violent drop in temperature. I was awakened about 11/0 by the ship giving a violent shudder she went into the iceberg three times before she stop my father went up on & said we have to get dressed and come up on deck at once the ship was sending up rockets & the life boats were being swing out my father went down with the Titanic my mother & I were saved.” Haisman also signs again at the top of the first page in her return address. Moderate dampstaining to top and bottom edges, otherwise fine condition. Such detailed first-hand accounts from survivors are rather uncommon.…(MB $200)

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A letter from one of the vessel’s most candid survivors mentioning the controversial Douglas Wolley 115. Eva Hart. English resident who boarded the Titanic with her parents at age 7 (1905-1996), and was rescued with her mother. TLS signed “Eva M. Hart,” two pages, 5.75 x 8, March 19, 1971. In part: “Regarding my remembrance of the ‘Titanic’ disaster, these are very vivid, as I was seven years old, travelling with my parents, and my Father was drowned.

We left the ‘Titanic’ in boat 14, but, as you possibly know, if you have read about the disaster, Mr. Lowe emptied this boat during the night and in the trans-shipment I got separated from my Mother, so I never have known in which boat I reached the ‘Carpathia.’

Yes, I did speak to Capt. Rostron, he was wonderfully kind to all the survivors. As far as I know, Mr. Woolley has not yet succeeded in getting the support he needs in an attempt to salvage the ship…I can’t pretend to know the first thing about the technicalities of such a project, I would have thought that after so many years in the sea and at such a depth, these [sic] wouldn’t be much left.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, with a horizontal fold touching the tops of a few letters of signature. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a color 3.5 x 3.5 candid snapshot of Hart outside her home. Haunted by nightmares of the Titanic, Hart became one of the tragedy’s most outspoken survivors; along with the common criticism of White Star Line for their lack of available lifeboats, Hart told the tale of the ship breaking in half before sinking, a fact that was later verified when the wreckage was discovered. An interesting and reflective letter from one of the youngest—and most vocal—survivors.…(MB $200)

“I can never forget what I call the ‘scream of death’ which happened the moment the Titanic gave up life and 1,500 people hit the icy water” 116. Edwina C. MacKenzie.

Typescript from an interview given by MacKenzie in February of 1979, three pages, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion, “Edwina C. MacKenzie.” Fantastic content in which a 27- year old survivor of the tragedy describes the terrible events from beginning to end. In part: “I think that the entire trouble with the ‘Titanic’ was problems with the life boats and the fact that you could not convince the passengers that the ship was going to sink…Also the collision could hardly be felt because the ship was so huge…It’s a myth that they played and sang Nearer My God To Thee. Mostly they played popular songs of the day in order to keep everyone’s spirits high…I can never forget what I call the ‘scream of death’ which happened the moment the Titanic gave up life and 1,500 people hit the icy water at the same moment.” In fine condition, with a staple hole to top left corner.…(MB $200)

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117. Leo Hyland. Third class steward (1893-1974) who survived the Titanic’s sinking. ALS signed “J. Hyland,” one page, lightly-lined, 7 x 9, July 26, 1960. Letter to L. Reade, Esq. In full: “Thank you for your letter and the enclosure, have decided to donate 10% each to two different causes, if I can be of any further help would be glad to hear from you.” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds.…(MB $200)

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118. Louise ‘Kink’ Pope. Third class passenger aboard the Titanic (1908-1992), only 4-years-old at the time, who survived along with her parents, but lost her aunt and uncle in the tragedy. ALS, one page both sides, 6 x 8.75, April 23, 1987. In part: “Yes I was on the Titanic April 1912 but being only 4 years old I am not able to tell you much about the boat…We were third class passengers so we did not get to see much of the beauty of the ship…The convention was very nice and I met the other eight survivors and one Lady a Mrs. Robb is 98 years old. Two people from Michigan were unable to come I think because of illness. I do not know exactly how many more are left.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.…(MB $200)

Too “weary from telling the sad tale over & over again,” a survivor sends a newspaper article 119. Margaritha Schwarzenbach. High-born Swiss citizen (1889-1972) who survived the Titanic, disembarking in New York, where she soon married and made a new life. ALS signed “Marg.

Schwarzenbach,” one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, April 24, 1962.

Letter to a Titanic enthusiast. In full: “Enclosed is a clipping from our local newspaper, ‘The Norwalk Hour;’’ it will tell you what happened that ill-fated night, 50 years ago. Many newspapers more have come to interview me, and I am weary from telling the sad tale over & over again.” Accompanied by the news clipping mentioned in the letter, with Schwarzenbach writing at the top, “The shock was actually quite mild.

Yet it seemed alarming as we knew to go far from land!” In very good condition, with staple holes to two sides and blocks of toning to letter.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.…(MB $200)

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“I remember seeing the lights going out and hearing the bursting of the boilers and the screams of the drowning” 120. Winifred Quick. ALS signed “Mrs. Alois Van Tongerloo nee Winnifred Vera Quick,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 8.75, April 12, 1986.

In part: “We…were awakened by a steward and told to put on our life jackets and go up on deck. I remember being afraid that I would have to jump in the water. We were put into number 11 lifeboat and I remember seeing the lights going out and hearing the bursting of the boilers and the screams of the drowning. At dawn we were rescued by the Carpathia.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, slightly trimmed vertical edge, and some scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition. Vivid memories from a life-altering event.…(MB $200)

“And then you have on the other hand of the spectrum, Bruce Ismay, the director of the company which owned the Titanic, who climbed aboard a lifeboat saving himself in a hurry” 121. Eleanor Johnson Shuman. Only eighteen months old when she boarded the Titanic, Shuman survived the sinking with her mother and brother, and was active in Titanic-related events until her death in 1998. Photocopied TLS signed in blue ballpoint, “Eleanor Johnson Shuman, Titanic Survivor, April 14–15 1912,” one page, 8.5 x 11, January 18, 1992. In part: “Yes, some of the passengers were among the most wealthy and wellknown people you could find at that time in the whole world. John Jacob Astor and his new bride were on board; There was also Major Archibald Butt, Aide to President Taft… and the famous artist Fran Millet…I am told Mrs. Strauss gave up her seat in order to stay with her husband and died with him on board; And then you have on the other hand of the spectrum, Bruce Ismay, the director of the company which owned the Titanic, who climbed aboard a lifeboat saving himself in a hurry…Remember that 70% of the women with third class passes did not get a place on the lifeboats, and that meant death for them.

We were third class passengers too, but God saved us. Our lifeboat was the last one to be successfully launched.” In fine condition.…(MB $200)

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122. Titanic: De a n a n d Shuman. Impressive display featuring a large piece of coal recovered from the wreck of the Titanic as the centerpiece, a limited edition photo of the last image of the Titanic ever taken, numbered 393/500, signed in black felt tip by Millvina Dean, and a TLS signed “Eleanor Johnson Shuman, Titanic Survivor, April 14–15, 1912.”

In part: “Bruce Ismay was on board and also survived the sinking…I can not tell you why for such a huge ship there were not enough lifeboats on board. The fact is that the Titanic had some 2200 persons aboard, but lifeboat accommodation for only 1170…Almost all first class women and children got on a lifeboat, while less than one third of third class women and children survived, I was one of them. For the men it was much worst [sic], no matter what class tickets they had, most died.” Nicely matted and framed with two images, a certificate of authenticity from RMS Titanic, Inc. for the coal, and two descriptive plaques to an overall size of 31 x 27.5. In fine condition. Oversized.…(MB $200)

Tennis champion who survived going “down with the Titanic” 123. R. N. Williams. ALS signed “R. N. Williams II,” one page, 7 x 10.75, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to a Titanic enthusiast. In part: “Unfortunately, it would take me too much time to tell you about my experience. You see, in contrast to those that left by lifeboat, I went down with the Titanic. That made for a great many incidents, the principal one of-course is the fact that I was in the water for some five hours—by the way the water was 28°. Only about 35 of the 1550 passengers that went down with the ship survived.” In fine condition, with toning along vertical edges and staple holes to two edges. Already a highly-decorated tennis champion, Williams rode the Titanic down, and was able to swim to Collapsible lifeboat A, where he remained in knee-deep water for hours until being rescued by the Carpathia. His legs were so frostbitten, the ship’s doctor wanted to amputate, however, Williams, not wanting his career cut short, opted to walk every two hours around the clock, to help his circulation. He went on to win mixed doubles in the US Open, as well as serving in World War I, being awarded both the Legion of Honor and the Croix de Guerre.…(MB $200)

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EPHEMERA 126. Boston Daily Globe and Boston Post. Two newspapers: a complete April 20, 1912, issue of the Boston Post, with its banner headline stating, “Ismay Admits Titanic Was Racing 21 Knots An Hour,” with secondary headlines reading, “White Star Line Head Testifies Before Senate Committee—Denies He Went in First Boat, but Admits he was in Boat with Women…New Stories of Survivors Add to heroic Deeds—Astor and Maj. Butt in Forefront…Men of Band Played to the Very last”; and a complete April 20, 1912, morning edition of the Boston Daily Globe, with its banner reading, “Ismay Knew Icebergs Near Titanic Speeding 21 Knots,” with a portrait of Ismay under the headline.

Uniform toning, central vertical fold, some scattered light foxing, and some trivial edge tears, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

127. Boston Daily Globe and Sunday Herald. Two newspapers: complete evening edition of the April 20, 1912, issue of the Boston Daily Globe, 18.5 x 24, with the front page full of articles on the tragedy, with the banner reading, “Operators Tell of Wireless Messages About Titanic,” and the secondary headline reading, “All Liners Under Ismay’s Control Ordered Equipped with Lifeboats and Rafts Enough for Every One,” and also features an image of Captain Smith, as well as honeymoon survivors Mr. and Mrs. George Harder with the widow of Charles M. Hays; and several sections of the April 21, 1912, edition of the Morning Herald, 18.25 x 24, with the banner headline reading, “Wireless Hero Tells of Disaster,” along with an artist’s image of Bruce Ismay testifying at the Senate hearing. An included special section has an article on the front about lifeboats, with the secondary headline reading, “More Lifeboats and Less Speed Would Prevent Repetition of Titanic Disaster.” In very good condition, with expected uniform toning, some small edge chips and tears, and a bit of scattered light foxing.…(MB $200)

128. Boston Daily Globe: April 19, 1912. Original and complete April 19, 1912, morning edition of The Boston Daily Globe, 18.5 x 24, with the front page taken up with reports of the sinking. Page features a dramatic image of the Carpathia arriving in New York with survivors, and a headline which reads, “Titanic Strikes On Starboard Bow As Engines Are Stopped,” and a smaller headline reporting “Capt. Smith Shoots Himself as Ship Goes Down,” and also mentioning the Smith caught a baby thrown from the ship and placing it in a life boat. Uniform toning, slightly fragile horizontal fold, and some scattered light foxing and small edge tears…(MB $200)

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129. Boston Herald: April 19, 1912. Original and complete April 19, 1912, extra edition of The Boston Herald, 18.25 x 23.25, with the front page taken up with reports of the sinking. Banner headline states, “Horrors of Wreck Told At Last

By Titanic Survivors,” with some secondary headlines reading, “Capt. Smith stood on the bridge until the waves lapped his feet,” “Horror of experiences drove many to the verge of insanity,” and “Mrs. Isidor Strau s refused to leave her husband’s side and perished with him.” Uniform toning, central horizontal fold, and some scattered light edge wear.…(MB $200)

130. Boston Post: April 19, 1912. Original and complete April 19, 1912, extra edition of The Boston Post, 17 x 22.5, offering explanations as to why the Titanic sunk, and a headline above the fold reading, “Hundreds Fought For Lives—Died Before Very Eyes of Women in Boats…Some Women Elected to Die with Husbands and Scorned Rescue.” Also mentioned in the stories are the band playing as the ship went down and dispelling rumors of Captain Smith committing suicide and Archibald Butt shooting 12 men who charged a life boat. Uniform toning, central horizontal fold, and a couple of scattered creases and edge tears, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

131. Boston Sunday Globe: April 21, 1912. Original and complete April 21, 1912, edition of The Boston Sunday Globe, 18.5 x 23.5, with a portion of the front page taken up with reports of the sinking. Page features a full-length image of Archibald Butt, and a headline which reads, “Operators Questioned, Youth and Inexperience of Wireless Men Exposed,” and “Committee will Examine Ismay and Franklin in Washington.” Uniform toning, central horizontal and vertical fold scattered creases and edge tears, and some paper loss and foxing to edges, otherwise very good condition.…(MB $200)

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Two consecutive weeks of Titanic Wisconsin newspapers detailing the international, and local, tragedy 132. Collection of Evening Wisconsin Newspapers. Collection of 14 issues of The Evening Wisconsin, no Sunday editions, all approximately dating from April 15–20, 22–27, and 29 and 30, 1912, with the headlines chronicling the latest developments of the Titanic. April 15 headline states “Titanic Sinking After Collision; Passengers Safe.” The following day the realization of the tragedy is reported in the headline “Titanic Sinks With 1341 Souls—868 Survivors Saved By Carpathia.” Issue also features an image of prominent Milwaukee passenger Captain E. G. Crosby. The April 18 issue has an image of the Titanic at sea, a map showing the area of the accident, and images of prominent passengers including the Astors, Archibald Butt, Isidor Straus, and Frank Millet. Headlines in later issues deal with the inquiry and other issues surrounding the accident, including one which states “Titanic Investigation is ‘Brutally Unfair,’ says J. Bruce Ismay.” In very good condition, with expected toning, fragile pages, edge tears, and binding holes to left edge. A great collection chronicling the first two weeks after the tragedy, which included several prominent Wisconsin residents.…(MB $200)

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133. Chicago Daily Tribune: April 16, 1912.

Incredibly rare original complete April 16, 1912, “Extra” edition of the Chicago Daily Tribune, 16.5 x 23, with the headline reading “Liner Titanic Sinks; 1300 Drowned, 866 Saved,” with one of the lead story’s headline reading “Giant of Sea Rams Iceberg in Atlantic; Women and Children Taken into Lifeboats While Men Remain.” Upper portion of the page has a photograph of the Titanic and Captain Smith, as well as a list of prominent passengers. In very good condition, with some small separations and paper loss along the expected central horizontal fold, tape remnants along reverse top edge of front page, uniform toning, and some small tears and chips to edges.…(MB $200)

134. Harper’s Weekly: April 27, 1912. Complete original issue of Harper’s Weekly illustrated newspaper, dated April 27, 1912, 38 pages, 10.75 x 16. First page bears a photo of survivors in a lifeboat captioned “Some of the pitiful seven hundred. A boatload of the ‘Titanic’s’ survivors just before they were succored by the ‘Carpathia.’” Inside features an article and several more photos of the rescue and recovery.

Repair to left edge of pages, paper loss and partial separation to front cover, scattered toning and damp staining, and a central vertical fold, otherwise very good condition.…(MB $100)

135. The Morning Chronicle: May 1, 1912. Original section of a May 1, 1912, edition of the Halifax Morning Chronicle, eight pages (3–12), 17 x 22, featuring an image of the Mackay-Bennett and numerous headlines related to the recovery of Titanic victims. Headlines include: “Mackay-Bennett Returns to Port Freighted With Dead,” “116 Bodies Were Buried at Sea,” “Claiming of Bodies Well Under Way,” and “How Bodies Were Snatched From the Deep.” Partial separations to center horizontal fold, some paper loss to edges (leftmost column most affected), and overall brittleness, otherwise very good condition.…(MB $200)

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“Titanic Hit Berg: All Safe on Board, and She May Not Sink” 136. The New York Evening Post: April 15, 1912. Original April 15, 1912, library edition issue of The Evening Post, New York, 17 x 22.5, 14 pages. An erroneous headline announces: “Titanic Hit Berg: All Safe on Board, and She May Not Sink.” Another predicts financial losses for the International Mercantile Marine Company: “Big Loss Certain: Even With Titanic Safe, Owners Hard Hit.” Nearly the entire front page is filled with columns describing the event—though, at the time, unaware of the tragic outcomes. In very good condition, with repaired partial edge separations to central horizontal fold, overall toning, and expected brittleness from age.…(MB $200)

137. New York Herald: April 17, 1912. Incredibly rare original complete April 17, 1912, edition of the New York Herald, 16.5 x 23, with the triple line headline reading “The Titanic Torn Asunder When She Struck Iceberg Going At 18-Knot Speed,” with one of the lead story’s headline reading “Only Gallantry Of Officers And Crew Saved The 868 Who Are Aboard The Carpathia.” Another reads, “The Titanic Sent Out Warning Of Icebergs One Hour Before The Crash.” Upper portion of the page has photographs of some of the socially prominent women on board the Titanic, including Lady Duff Gordon and Mrs. John Jacob Astor. In very good to fine condition, with some small separations along the expected central horizontal fold, uniform mild toning, small pencil notation above the headline, and some small tears to edges.…(MB $200)

138. New York Times: April 18, 1912. Original and complete April 18, 1912, edition of The New York Times, 17 x 23, with the banner headline reading, “Carpathia here To-Day with Titanic’s Survivors; Her Reports Show 700 Saved; 1500 Gone To Death; Wireless Merely Outlines the Tragic Story.” Uniform toning, central horizontal fold, a price stamp to top, and a bit of mild foxing and separations to edges, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

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139. New York Sunday American: April 28, 1912. Memorial Titanic newspaper “Section to Commemorate the Loss of the Steamship” from the New York Sunday American, two pages, dated April 28, 1912, featuring an artist’s rendition of survivors rowing in “the first lifeboat to reach the side of the Carpathia,” with an oval image of “The Lost Titanic” in the top left corner. Remainder of newspaper features photos of survivors and victims, and several photos of the Carpathia. In good to very good condition, with partial separations along central horizontal fold, a couple areas of paper loss to edges, several binding holes along hinge, and a few edge tears.…(MB $100)

140. New York: February 29, 1912. Original February 29, 1912, New York newspaper advertisement contained within a 6.5 x 10 clipped newspaper section. Ad by the International Mercantile Marine Lines states near the top, “The Largest and Finest Steamers in the World, Olympic, Titanic, New 45,000 tons Each; Sail From New York, March 16, April 20.” Some paper loss to edges and a uniform shade of toning, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $100)

141. The World: April 18, 1912. Original April 18, 1912, library edition issue of The World newspaper, 18 x 21.5, 22 pages. Banner headline announces ”Carpathia Bringing Only 705 Survivors; Due Late To-night; Death List Now Up To 1477.” Above the fold also bears an Underwood and Underwood image of a large iceberg, with its headline stating “Monster Iceberg Photographed Near Scene of Titanic’s Crash,” and the Underwood caption reading “Group of Icebergs in Latitude 41,50 near the Titanic’s Grave.” In very good condition, with some chips, small tears, and repairs to very fragile edges, uniform toning, central horizontal fold, Ohio State Library stamp to top, and binding remnants to left edge.…(MB $200)

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142. Je sais tout. Je sais tout periodical published by Pierre Lafitte & Cie. of Paris, 6.25 x 9.25, 132 pages, May 15, 1912, featuring an article entitled “La catastrophe du ‘Titanic’” that includes 11 images related to the steamship, such as exterior and interior photos, portraits of Captain Smith, Jack Phillips, and famous victims, and illustrations of the liner. In very good condition, with covers absent and some slight separation to binding.…(MB $100)

144. Le Petit Journal. Original color supplement of the Le Petit 143. L’Illustration. Three original issues of L’Illustration, each 11.25 x 15.5, dated April 20, 27, and May 4, 1912, respectively. Each issue contains photos and articles, in French, relating to the Titanic disaster.

In overall very good condition.…(MB $100)

Journal, 12 x 17, dated June 2, 1912, with the back cover featuring a full page illustration of ship passengers entering into a lifeboat, captioned at the bottom, in French, “La Lecon du Titanic,” [The Lesson of Titanic].

In very good condition, with scattered edge tears and chips, mild toning, and a partial separation to hinge.…(MB $200)

145. John Thayer’s Sketches of the Sinking. A full page from the May 11, 1912, Illustrated London News, 15.75 x 11, with a reproduction of a series of sketches of the sinking of the Titanic, as recounted by survivor John B. Thayer, Jr., while on board the Carpathia. Titled at the top, “Made By A Survivor, On An Overturned Collapsible Boat, As The ‘Titanic’ Was Sinking.” Caption at the bottom notes, “Sketches of the stages of the sinking of the ‘Titanic’ made by Mr. John B. Thayer Jun, while he was on one of the vessel’s collapsible boats, and filled in by Mr. L. P. Skidmore on the Carpathia.” The six images show the ship breaking in two and slowly disappearing below the surface. In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling.…(MB $200)

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146. The Daily Graphic. Original and complete April 20, 1912, issue of The Daily Graphic, entirely devoted as a Titanic memorial, 12.5 x 16.5, 20 pages. Front cover bears a large image of the liner, with the inside full of photos of victims and survivors, stories of the disaster, and images of the relief efforts. In good condition, with horizontal tear to final few pages, central horizontal fold, scattered edge wear and paper loss, and toning and damp staining.…(MB $200)

147. The Illustrated London News. Complete original Illustrated London News periodical, dated May 4, 1912, 11.75 x 16, 40 pages. Front cover bears an image of the American inquiry, with the caption stating “Questioned by Senator Smith; Mr. Joseph Bruce Ismay giving evidence at the American Inquiry into the ‘Titanic’ disaster.” Inside features pages of other articles and images of the disaster. In very good condition, with corner tip creases, scattered toning and soiling, binding holes to left edge, and several small edge tears to cover.…(MB $200)

70 151. Vinolia Ot t o T oi l e t Soap. Ad for Vinolia

148. Pathfinder: Women and Children First. Complete June 13, 1931, issue of Pathfinder, 8.25 x 11.5, 31 pages. Cover features an artist’s image of a memorial to the “brave men of the ill-fated steamship Titanic.” Mild toning, small tear to top edge, some light creases, and a small label affixed near top edge of front cover, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

149. Mrs. Brown Refused to Sink.

Advertisement for US Savings Bonds removed from a magazine, 10 x 14, November 14, 1955, featuring an image of Titanic survivor Margaret Tobin Brown and a dramatic summary of her rescue. In fine condition.…

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150. The Unsinkable Mrs. Brown.

The Unsinkable Mrs. Brown

by Caroline Bancroft. Later printing. Boulder, CO: Johnson Publishing Company, 1975. Softcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 44 pages. Scattered rubbing and soiling to the covers, and a pencil notation to the half-title page, otherwise fine condition.…

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Otto Toilet Soap removed from the April 20, 1912, issue of the Illustrated London News, 11.5 x 16.25, featuring a large artist’s rendition of the Titanic in the center and drawings of the interior below, captioned at the top: “The New White Star Liner, R.M.S. ‘Titanic’ is the largest vessel in the world. It is not only in size but also in the luxury of her appointments that the ‘Titanic’ takes first place among the big steamers of the world. By the provision of Vinolia Otto Toilet Soap for her first-class passengers the ‘Titanic’ also leads as offering a higher standard of Toilet Luxury and comfort at sea.” In fine condition. An interesting ad in that it continued to run for at least some time after the disaster.…(MB $200)

152. A Day in a Shipyard. The World at Work: A Day in a Shipyard

by Arthur O. Cooke.

First US edition. NY: Hodder & Stoughton, c. 1912. Hardcover, 4.75 x 7, 87 pages. Intended as a guided tour for young adults of the shipbuilding process, it features three color artist’s renditions of an unnamed Olympic (two of it in the ocean and one of the construction), as well as numerous technical diagrams and photos. Though not explicitly mentioned, the book is based upon the author’s tour of Harland and Wolff’s shipyard, which is also where the images are from.

In very good condition, with cracked front hinge, foxing throughout, ownership signature and pencil notations to first free end page, and a couple tiny labels affixed to pastedowns.…(MB $200)

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153.

The Titanic, by E. J. Pratt.

The Titanic by E. J. Pratt. First edition. Toronto: The Macmillan Company of Canada Limited, 1935. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 42 pages. An epic poem about the life and death of the Titanic, which also features two photos of icebergs. In fine condition, with scattered marks and dings to the covers and spine, and trivial toning and soiling to a few pages.…

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154. The Titanic Tragedy—God Speaking to the Nations. The Titanic

156. Sinking of the Titanic Memorial Edition. Two hardcover copies, one blue and one green, of the Sinking of the Titanic: Thrilling Stories Told by Survivors, Memorial Editions, by J. Henry Mowbry, Minter Co., Harrisburg, 1912. Both copies feature an artist’s rendition of the Olympic as the Titanic on the cover. Both copies have loose, but intact hinges, and green cover has sunning along the spine and left and bottom edge of the front. Accompanied by several vintage clippings regarding the Titanic.…(MB $100)

Tragedy—God Speaking to the Nations by Alma White. Bound Brook, NJ: The Pentecostal Union, 1913. Green hardcover, 5.25 x 7.75, 211 pages. White argues that the Titanic disaster was caused by God in retribution for a sinful world. In very good condition, with a cracked front hinge, soiling to the lower portion of the front cover, and light damp staining to the bottom of the pages.…(MB $200)

155. Story of the Wreck of the Titanic.

Two green, goldlettered hardcover copies of the Story of the Wreck of the Titanic: The Ocean’s Greatest Disaster, Memorial Editions,

by Marshall Everett.

P. A. Lindberg, Chicago. Both books feature the imprint, “Nearer My God to Thee,” across the top edge. Covers feature an artist’s rendition of the Titanic sinking, stern up, with lifeboats fleeing the scene.…(MB $100)

157. The Loss of the Steamship Titanic. Ten-stanza poem by John J. Friend of Bangor, Maine, entitled ‘The Loss of the Steamship Titanic: In Loving Remembrance of Those Who Lost Their Lives on Board the Steamship Titanic,’ 8.75 x 13.75, featuring an artist’s depiction of the liner at the top. In very good condition, with three noticeable diagonal creases, other light scattered creases and soiling, and mild overall toning.…(MB $200)

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Titanic.

Attractive display featuring fragments of wood and coal recovered from the Titanic, double-matted and framed with a descriptive plaque and image of the front page of the April 16, 1912, New York Times to an overall size of 18 X 24. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Eric Caren, and a lengthy forensic report, dated April 1998, documenting the artifacts.…(MB $200)

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Titanic and Olympic. Three original glass lantern slides, 3.25 x 3.25 each, with all three featuring images of the lavish interior of the newest White Star ships, one of the first class dining saloon, with a printed caption in the lower border. In fine condition.…

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Colorful Titanic memorial napkin 160. Wreck of the Titanic. “Wreck of the Titanic” disaster souvenir napkin, 13.25 x 13.25, by the Palatine Printing Co., Wigan, Lancashire. Pink floral bordered napkin is headed at the top “In Memory of the Captain, Crew and Passengers who lost their lives by the Wreck of the Titanic,” with an engraving of the ship. There is a detailed description of the vessel, described as “the last word in ocean-going science and luxury,” with her “sumptuous Café Parisien, an elaborately fitted restaurant, a gymnasium, Turkish baths, a swimming bath and a racquets court.” The messages of sympathy received from King George V, Queen Mary and Queen Alexandra are also reproduced. At the bottom, there is a “local list of crew,” i.e. the names of crew members born in Liverpool or Birkenhead. Double matted to an overall size of 15 x 15. In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold and scattered creases and toning.…(MB $200)

161. Nearer My God to Thee. Colorful original needlepoint of the song title “Nearer My God to Thee,” 20.25 x 8. Housed in a period frame to an overall size of 24.75 x 12.5.

In very good condition, with uniform toning to background and several cracks to frame. Oversized.…(MB $200)

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164. Helen Taft.

162. Titanic. Original painting by Steve Wiggin, oil on canvas, entitled ‘Encounter with Destiny,’ 35.5 x 23.5, depicting the bow of the Titanic disappearing underwater, as lifeboats are being loaded, and many victims in the water, signed in the lower left in white paint, “Encounter with Destiny, Titanic Disaster, April 15, 1912, by Steve Wiggin.”

Framed to an overall size of 42.25 x 30. In very fine condition. Wiggin is an accomplished Canadian artist, specializing in aviation, whose work has been displayed in prominent museums, including the Canadian Aviation Museum, and several of his works have also toured nationally.

Oversized.…(MB $200)

Original vintage glossy 7 x 10 Harris and Ewing photo of Helen Taft at the dedication of the Women’s Titanic Memorial in Washington, D. C. News caption affixed to reverse, dated May 26, 1931, reads, in part: “Mrs. William Howard Taft…as she unveiled the Memorial in Potomac Park…dedicated to the heroism of men who lost their lives in the Titanic disaster.” In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and dings.…(MB $200)

165. The Loss of the Titanic: A Poem. Poem entitled ‘The Loss of the Titanic’

by A. J. Tilley, printed on blackbordered cardstock, December 7, 1912, featuring a description of the disaster on the front and the 12-stanza poem inside. In very good condition, with scattered foxing and soiling throughout.…

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Hypothetical original art of the Titanic’s arrival in New York

166. In Memoriam: Titanic. Black-bor-

163. Titanic. Original painting by Steve Wiggin, oil on canvas, entitled ‘Titanic Arrival,’ 35.5 x 23.5, depicting the Titanic triumphantly arriving in New York, flanked by tugboats as it passes by the Statue of Liberty, signed in the lower left in white paint, “Boundaries of Fantasy, Titanic Arrival by Steve Wiggin.” Framed to an overall size of 38.5 x 26.5. In very fine condition. Wiggin is an accomplished Canadian artist, specializing in aviation, whose work has been displayed in prominent museums, including the Canadian Aviation Museum, and several of his works have also toured nationally. Oversized.…(MB $200)

dered memorial poster, 17.75 x 13, featuring a large image of the Titanic leaving the harbor, captioned: “In Memoriam, ‘Titanic,’ Sunk on her maiden voyage off Cape Race, April 15th, 1912, The most appalling disaster in Maritime History, with a loss of over 1,500 lives.” Multiple vertical folds, heavy scattered creases, heavy paper loss to the upper left, and lightly trimmed edges, otherwise very good condition.…(MB $200)

74 167. Jack Odell. Limited edition 16.25 x 23.25 print of the last photo ever taken of the Titanic, taken

by Kate Odell on April 11, 1912, at Queenstown, Ireland, numbered #71/100, signed at the bottom in pencil “Jack D. Odell, 11th April 1992.” Print also features the Harland and Wolff blueprint of Titanic below the photograph. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Titanic Historical Society, which features an image of Odell and his family on board the Titanic, originally taken as the ship raised anchor in Queenstown.…(MB $100)

170. Just as the Ship Went Down. Sheet music for ‘Just as the Ship Went Down,’ 10.5 x 13.75, five pages with insert, lyrics

by Edith Maida Lessing and music

by Gibson and Adler, published in 1912 by the Harold Rossiter Music Company of Chicago. Cover features an artist’s rendition of lifeboats escaping from the sinking ship. In very good condition, with a noticeable crease to the lower left, other light scattered creases, separations to spine repaired with tape inside, and small tape-repaired tears to borders.…(MB $100)

168. Grand Bohemian Concert for the Titanic Relief Fund. Beautiful program for the Grand Bohemian Concert in aid of the Mansion House Titanic Relief Fund at King’s Hall, May 17, 1912, 7.25 x 11.25, two pages. Front cover bears an artist’s portrayal of the Titanic and program is bound with brown string. In fine condition.…(MB $200)

169. Titanic. Original period print of a full-length image of the vessel, 21.5 X 13.5, published by Tichnor Brothers of Boston, captioned: “S. S. Titanic. Sunk in the greatest Marine Disaster in History. April 15, 1912.” Text to the right gives a brief history of the doomed liner, with a small chart to the left side plotting the boat’s course and where it sank. Presented in a period frame to an overall size of 25 X 16.5. In fine condition. Oversized.…(MB $200)

172. The Wreck of the Titanic. Two different copies of sheet music for ‘The Wreck of the Titanic,’ five pages, published in 1912

by H. Kirkus Dugdale Co., Washington, D. C. The first, by Kirkpatrick and Hanford, features ornate purple printing; and the second, by Euler and Stanley, boasts elegant black print.…(MB $100)

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173. Be British! Sheet music for ‘Be British!,’ 10 x 14, six pages with insert, written and composed by Paul Pelham and Lawrence Wright, published in 1912 by the Lawrence Wright Music Co. of London. Cover features an image of the Titanic beside a tugboat, and bears the text: “Dedicated to The Gallant Ill-Fated Crew of the ‘Titanic.’” Also bears an ownership signature dated 1915. In very good condition, with scattered foxing and soiling, a tape-reinforced spine, and chips and tears to the edges.…(MB $100)

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174. The Wreck of the Titanic. Sheet music for William Baltzell’s descriptive piano solo composition of ‘The Wreck of the Titanic,’ 10.25 x 13, five pages, published in 1912

by Aubrey Staufer & Co., Chicago. Cover is blackbordered with an artist’s composite rendition of the mighty ship during its last moments, a life boat packed with desperate passengers, and an image of Captain Smith. Edge tears and partial separation to front cover, uniform toning to inside pages, and scattered creases to covers, otherwise very good condition.…(MB $200)

175. Nearer My God to Thee. Sheet music to ‘Plus Pres De Toi Mon Dieu (Nearer My God to Thee)’, 6.5 x 10, two pages, with an image of the Titanic on the cover, and the music and lyrics (in French) inside. Trimmed top edge, stamp and pencil notations to cover, scattered toning, light intersecting folds, and a few small tears to edges, a couple of which have been repaired, otherwise very good condition.…(MB $200)

176. Titanic O. B. R. Kentucky Whiskey Bottle. Vintage 1970 Titanic ceramic whiskey decanter, designed by Paul Lux for O. B. R. Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

Nicely designed and painted decanter measures 16˝ long, with an O. B. R. label at the stern and a label on the bow which reads, “Exclusively Colonial China.” Bottom is imprinted, “Liquor bottle 185, RMS Titanic, Created by Paul Lux 1970.” The empty decanter is complete with its cork as well as its original box. In fine condition, with some scattered light wear to box.…(MB $200)

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WHITE STAR LINE Ornate hand-carved crown molding from the Olympic

180. Olympic. This section of carved English oak, approximately 12˝ long, once served as crown molding in one of the first class areas of Titanic’s sister ship, the R.M.S. Olympic. Intricately hand carved with a repeating pattern of leaves, this piece is a testimony to the incredible workmanship that went into the crafting of Olympic and Titanic. Identical lengths carved in the same pattern were fitted to the interior of the Titanic.…(MB $300)

181. Olympic. Desirable Cadbury tin, 1.75 x 2.5 x .5, bearing an artist’s rendition of the Olympic and the White Star Line insignia on the front.

Reverse is embossed with a match striker and the words “Cadbury Bournville.” In very good condition, with scattered marks and bends to the front, and heavy wear to the sides and reverse. These would have been sold in souvenir shops on board the White Star Line’s ships.…(MB $200)

182. Olympic First Class Floorplan. Printed promotional plan of the Olympic’s first class accommodations which unfolds to an impressive 30 x 39.5 plan displaying the first class accommodations on multiple decks, surrounded by images of the interior of the Olympic. Also features a cross-sectional view of the ship as the pamphlet unfolds. Intersecting folds with some separations, a few creases, and light overall toning, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

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Scarce loving cup from the Titanic’s sister ship 183. Olympic Loving Cup. Loving cup nicely engraved on the front with the vessel’s name, “R.M.S. ‘Olympic,’” measuring approximately 4˝ tall with a 2˝ diameter rim, which would have been awarded to passengers on the Olympic for winning games or other contests. Reverse is impressed with a Henry Perkins and Sons hallmark, dating the cup to the earlier part of 1909–1928.

Also bears the letters “PNS,” possibly to indicate a composition of plated nickel silver. In fine condition, with a bit of tarnishing (mostly to the back). Provenance: Guernsey’s, 2004. A gorgeous memento from the White Star Line in the Titanic era.…(MB $200)

Majestic portrait of the Olympic provided to White Star agents 184. Olympic: Fred Pansing. An original vintage textured oilette copy of a painting of the Olympic originally done by noted nautical artist Fred Pansing, 10.75 x 15.25, depicting the Olympic steaming out to sea under an escort of tug boats, with the White Star Lines and American flags flying from her masts. Pansing’s signature is printed in the lower right corner. Image is affixed to an identical size board and matted and framed to an overall size of 18.5 x 23.25. Portrait has been professionally cleaned and restored. Aforementioned cleaning, a few small pin holes, and some scattered light chips to edges, otherwise fine condition.

These portraits were distributed to White Star agents for display in their offices.…(MB $200)

185. Edward J. S m i t h . Unused Ocean Ferry Log for the R. M. S. Baltic, 2.5 x 5.25, copyright 1897, printed by the Ocean Publishing Company of New York.

Front cover features an image of the ship’s commander, Lieutenant E. J. Smith. Inside offers pages for daily diary entries, autographs, flag identifications, and distance charts. In fine condition, with light soiling to covers, a bit heavier to back cover, as well as some light handling wear.…(MB $200)

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One of the earliest mentions of the Titanic’s launch 186. R.M.S. Laurentic. White Star Line Second Class passenger list for the R.M.S. Laurentic, 5 x 7.5, 24 pages, which set sail in July of 1911. Titanic is mentioned twice inside the booklet, once on page 2 and again on page 6, both mentioning the launch of the Titanic on May 31, 1911, and also has seven pages of second class passengers listed inside. In very good condition, with fragile binding, missing top right corner of front cover, partially separated front cover, and scattered toning and soiling.…(MB $100)

187.

S.S. Romanic Passenger List. White Star Line list of first class passengers on the April 29, 1911, voyage of the S.S. Romanic from Boston to Italy, 5.25 x 7.75, 18 pages, featuring a gorgeous color illustration on the front cover of a romantic scene with a steamship in the background, and an illustrated advertisement for the Olympic and Titanic inside the back cover. In very good condition, with scattered creases and soiling, separation to the lower part of the spine, and a couple small dings and tears to the back cover.…(MB $200)

188. White Star Line. White Star Line men’s pocket watch. Watch measures 1.5˝ in diameter, with a White Star flag and “8346841,” stamped onto the cover of the mechanism. White face tells hours and seconds (minute hand is missing), with Clarefaxe printed across the face. Outside of the case is nicely engraved in a floral scroll on one side and a stag on the reverse. Watch does not work. Some scattered light soiling to face, otherwise very good condition.…(MB $200)

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POSTCARDS Unique association between the Titanic and the American Bankers Association

192. American Bankers Association. Color postcard produced by the American Bankers Association, featuring an artist’s depiction of a husband and wife traveling by train and steamship, with a book of travelers’ checks in the center. Postmarked June 3, 1911, in Pittsburg, Kansas, and bears a letter in ink, in part: “Hope you are not having as hot weather there as we are here. Don’t believe it is ever going to rain again since is dry & dusty.” Trivial corner tip dings and some light surface loss to the reverse, otherwise fine condition. At the time the Titanic was built, White Star Lines was owned by J. P. Morgan as a subsidiary of his International Mercantile Marine Co., so his financial interests would have been promoted through both White Star Line steamship travel and the sale of traveler’s checks.…(MB $200)

193. Bamforth & Co. Ltd. Complete Set of Six Titanic Memorial. Complete set of six Bamforth & Co. Ltd. postcards depicting the Titanic’s sinking: ‘Nearer, My God, To Thee’ music over the ocean with sinking ship; kneeling female wearing a white robe with the words to the song on the bottom, vertical image; same female standing against a column with flowers, an image of Jesus in the clouds in front of a lighted cross with the sinking ship in the ocean and a lifeboat in the foreground, vertical image; horizontal image of same female with closer image of Jesus, the words “Nearer, My God, To Thee” hovering over the ocean and reflected in the water; the words “Nearer, My God, To Thee” appearing in the sky over a lighted cross with the sinking ship in the ocean with six lifeboats in the water; robed female with lighted cross in the sky and ship sinking in the water, the first verse of ‘Nearer, My God, To Thee’ on the bottom, vertical image; and a robed female with arms lifted to the heavens where angels can be seen ascending into the clouds above the sinking ship in the ocean.…(MB $200)

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197. Captain E. J. Smith.

Unused color postcard produced by the American Bankers Association, featuring an artist’s rendering of a crowd cheering on the departure of an Olympic-class ocean liner, with a book of travelers’ checks in the background. A short advertisement about travelers’ checks is printed on the reverse. In fine condition, with a couple trivial corner tip creases.…(MB $200)

Unused real photo postcard of Captain Smith in his full sea captain uniform, published by Tom Harvey of Redruth, captioned at the bottom: “The Late Captain E. J. Smith, R.N.R., of the illfated liner ‘Titanic.’

‘Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.’” In very good condition, with scattered surface bends and creases, and silvering to dark areas of the image.…(MB $200)

195. Belfast Launch. ‘Real Photo Series’ postcard by Walton of Belfast, featuring an artist’s depiction of the Titanic before the disaster, captioned at the bottom: “The Ill-Fated White Star Liner ‘Titanic,’” with a brief description of the accident. Postmarked with no legible date, presumably in Belfast, and bears a brief letter in ink, in part: “We arrived quite safe, had a lovely voyage and escaped being sea sick.” In fine condition, with a few light creases and trivial rippling to the finish.…(MB $200)

196. Boy Scouts Titanic Relief Fund. Rare unused real photo postcard by Austin Photo, featuring a group of six Boy Scouts holding donation boxes and wearing signs that read: “Bridport Boy Scouts’ Street Collector, ‘Titanic’ Relief Fund, Thank You!” In very good condition, with a few corner tip creases, tiny tear to lower right corner tip, moderate crazing to lower corners, mild silvering to dark areas of the image, a pencil notation to the reverse, and the image slightly faded.…(MB $200)

198. Captain Smith of the Titanic. Unused postcard depicting Captain E. J. Smith in uniform, published by F. A. Raphael Co. of Chicago, captioned at the bottom: “Capt. Smith, of the Titanic.” In very good condition, with a few noticeable creases, light scattered soiling, and an ink notation in Swedish below the caption.…(MB $200)

199. Carpathia. Rare unused real photo postcard of a family posing in front of a Carpathia backdrop.

A few light creases, overall toning, and silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition.…

(MB $200)

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Carpathia.

Postcard featuring a depiction of the Carpathia surrounded by three full lifeboats and a female in the water in a life ring, 5.5 x 3.5, published by Joseph Koehler of New York, captioned at the bottom: “‘S. S. Carpathia,’” and vertically in the left and right borders: “Rescuing the 705 survivors of the Titanic, sunk off Halifax, April 15, 1912. 1,600 persons were drowned. Insurance loss, 14,500.000.” A couple light creases and a bit of scattered light foxing, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

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203. Hands Across the Sea. Unused color real photo postcard

by Rotary Photo of London, featuring two images of land and one of the Olympic, with male and female hands clutched above them, and a poem, “A word of cheer from Your Homeland dear, A wish from across the sea, To bring to Your mind, What you’ve left behind, Your Country, Your Home and me,” captioned at the top: “Hands Across the Sea.” In fine condition, with some trivial silvering and a pencil notation to the reverse.…(MB $200)

201. ForgetMe-Not: A Remembrance from over the Sea. Unused

204. Hands Across the Sea. Color postcard

by Rotary Photo of London, featuring an image of a steamship emerging from a flowery life ring below two hands grasped together, captioned: “Hands Across the Sea, R.M.S. Remembrance, Heartiest Good Wishes and Greetings from Over the Sea.” Postmarked November 29, 1912, in Baltimore, MD, and bears a brief salutatory note in ink. In fine condition, with a crease to the upper right corner tip and silvering to dark areas of the image.…(MB $200)

color composite real photo postcard by Rotary Photo of London, featuring three steamships on the horizon above two clasped hands, captioned at the top: “Forget-Me-Not: A Remembrance from over the Sea.” Postmarked in Wilsons Beach, New Brunswick, and bears a brief sentiment in ink. In fine condition, with some trivial soiling.…(MB $200)

205. Harland & W ol ff ’s (Shipbuilding Yard), Belfast.

202. Edith Haisman. Titanic survivor (1896–1997) who was traveling to Seattle with her family, where her father intended to open a hotel. She and her mother survived; her father did not. Unused postcard featuring an image of the Titanic puling away from the Southampton docks, signed in the upper left in black ink, “E. E. Haisman nee Brown, Titanic Survivor,” and captioned at the bottom: “Titanic ‘leaving’ Southampton on her Maiden voyage, April 10.” In fine condition, with light foxing to the reverse.…(MB $200)

Unused ‘Camera Graphs’ color postcard of a ship’s construction in progress, published by Misch & Stock of Belfast, captioned at the bottom: “Harlands & Wolff’s (Shipbuilding Yard), Belfast.” Two noticeable creases to the lower corners, and light soiling to the upper left corner, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

82 209. Iceberg and S.S. Mackay - B e n n e t t.

Unused color postcard by Ayre & Sons of Newfoundland, featuring a ‘framed’ artist’s rendition of the SS Mackay-Bennett beside an enormous iceberg, captioned at the bottom: “Iceberg & S. S. Mackay-Bennett, cable steamer, Newfoundland.” In fine condition, with light soiling to the borders.…(MB $200)

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Harland & Wolff’s South Yard, Belfast.

Unused ‘Valentine’s Series’ postcard featuring an aerial view of the Harland and Wolff’s shipyard, captioned at the bottom: “Harland & Wolff’s South Yard, Belfast.” In fine condition.…(MB $200)

207. Harland & W ol ff ’s South Yard, Belfast. Scottish ‘Valentine’s Series’ postcard featuring an aerial view of Harland and Wolff’s shipyard, captioned at the top: “Harland & Wolff’s South Yard, Belfast.” Postmarked illegibly and bears a letter in ink, in part: “I’ve been in Scotland & Ireland for 3 wks, back to day & did 2 shows.” In very good condition, with light scattered creases, soiling, and cracking to the finish.…(MB $200)

210. In Memoriam. Composite real photo postcard featuring portraits of Captain Smith and his ship, published by Tom Harvey of Redruth, captioned at the top: “In Memorium to the Officers, Crew and Passengers numbering 1635 of the illfated Liner ‘Titanic,’ wrecked on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York colliding with an Iceberg in mid-Atlantic 600 miles from land. April 14th, 1912,” along with some other information about Smith, the Titanic, and its heroic band. Postmarked May 25, 1912, in Redruth, and bears a brief note in pencil regarding the local train schedule. In fine condition, with light chipping to edges and silvering to dark areas of the image.…(MB $200)

211. Launch of the S.S. Titanic. Unused ‘The

208. Harland and Wolff’s Shipbuilding Yard, Belfast. Unused postcard depicting the shipyard where the Titanic was designed and built, published by Walton of Belfast, captioned at the bottom: “Harland and Wolff’s Shipbuilding Yard, Belfast.” In fine condition.…(MB $200)

Real Photo Series’ real photo postcard, by Hurst & Co. of Belfast, featuring a photo of Titanic’s stern, captioned at the bottom: ”Launch of the S. S. ‘Titanic’ at Belfast 31st May 1911,” with the ship’s dimensions. Address area on the reverse bears an ink signature. In fine condition.…(MB $200)

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212. Largest a n d Fi n e s t Steamers in the World, Olympic and Titanic. Unused

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213. Nearer My G od to Thee. British ‘Na-

postcard featuring an artist’s rendition of a White Star Line steamship, captioned at the bottom: “Largest and Finest Steamers in the world, White Star Line, ‘Olympic,’ ‘Titanic,’ 882.5 Feet Long, 45,000 Tons Register, 92.5 Feet Broad.” In very good condition, with light scattered creases, overall toning, and some surface loss and dings to the corners and borders.…(MB $200)

tional Series’ blackbordered postcard featuring images of the Titanic and Captain Smith, along with the music and lyrics to “Nearer, My God, To Thee,” captioned at the top: “S.S. ‘Titanic.’” Postmarked July 8, 1912, in Maynooth, Ireland, and bears a letter in pink ink, in part: “Just a few lines to let you know that I’m well.” In fine condition, with mild scattered soiling, and light dings and creases to corner tips.…(MB $200)

214. Nearer My God to Thee. Rare unused black-bordered mourning bi-fold color postcard, featuring an artist’s depiction of the Titanic moments before the disaster inside a wreath, along with the music and lyrics to “Nearer My God to Thee.” Opens to an overall size of 7 x 5.5 and bears a printed poem about the disaster by B. T. Meacham of Virginia. In very good condition, with scattered chipping and paper loss to the borders.…(MB $200)

Postmarked April 1912: “I suppose Calvin spoke to you about this ship going down it must of been awful” 215. Ocean Liner Titanic— L argest Stea mer in the World. Postcard featuring an artist’s representation of the Titanic in a sea full of icebergs, captioned at the bottom: “Ocean Liner Titanic—Largest Steamer in the World,” with facts about the disaster below.

Postmarked April 23, 1912, in New York, and bears a letter in ink, in part: “Well I suppose by this time you are back home again…I suppose Calvin spoke to you about this ship going down it must of [sic] been awful.” A few noticeable creases, otherwise fine condition. A historic letter containing the empathetic reaction of a stunned New Yorker.…(MB $200)

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Unused silk-woven postcard featuring the Olympic, captioned at the bottom: “Woven in silk, R.M.S. Olympic.” A noticeable crease to the lower right and toning to the edges, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

219. The Ill-Fated S.S. Titanic. Postcard featuring an artist’s rendition of the Titanic towering over a sailboat, captioned at the bottom: “The Ill-Fated S. S. Titanic. Foundered April 15, 1912.” Postmarked September 17, 1912, in Halifax, and bears a letter in pencil, in part: “Your P. C. photograph looks lovely…We are all in the best of health at present & hope you all are the same.”

A couple light creases and an impression to the front from the postmark, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

217. Phillips’ Memorial Godalming.

Unused real photo postcard close-up of the memorial cloister to telegraphist John Phillips, captioned at the bottom: “Phillips’ Memorial, Godalming.” In fine condition, with light silvering to dark areas of the image.…

(MB $200)

220.

Titanic.

Unused German real photo postcard of the Titanic in a cloud of steam, captioned at the top: “Titanic.”

Addressed on the reverse in ink to a woman. In fine condition, with a trivial crease to the lower right corner tip and silvering to dark areas of the image.…(MB $200)

218. S.S. Titanic. Unused ‘The Real Photo Series’ real photo postcard, by Hurst & Co. of Belfast, featuring a full-length port side view of the steamship, captioned at the bottom: “The S.S. ‘Titanic,’ foundered April 15th, 1912, on her ill-fated maiden voyage to New York, only 705 being saved out of a total of 2,358 passengers and crew.” Scattered soiling and mild rippling to the emulsion, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

221. Titanic. Two Titanic’ postcards, each bearing the phrase “The Most Appalling Disaster in Maritime History,” with one featuring the words “Among the Icebergs” printed in the lower left corner. Both are used, but neither bear a postmark or stamp. Staining to one card.…(MB $200)

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Titanic.

Unused French real photo postcard of the majestic White Star Line steamer in the open ocean.

In very good condition, with scattered creases, toning, and soiling.…(MB $200)

222. Titanic. Unused real photo postcard of the Titanic steaming along, by Beken of Cowes, captioned at the bottom: “S.S. Titanic. Starting on maiden voyage from Southampton April 10th. Wrecked on an iceberg off Cape Race and sunk. April 14th 1912. 46,000 tons. 883 feet.”

In very good condition, with mild toning, a small tear to the lower right border, silvering to dark areas of the image, and mounting remnants to the reverse.…(MB $200)

223.

Titanic.

Rare unused ‘gold print’ postcard featuring an artist’s rendition of the Titanic’s port side, captioned at the bottom: “Titanic.” In fine condition, with a few light scattered surface marks.…(MB $200)

225. Titanic Leaving Belfast. Unused ‘The Real Photo Series’ real photo postcard,

by Hurst & Co. of Belfast, of the Titanic looming over three other ships on the way to Southampton before her maiden voyage, 5.25 x 3.25, captioned at the bottom: “The world’s biggest ship, the S.S. Titanic leaving Belfast April 2nd, for Southampton, from thence she sailed for New York April 10th, carrying 2340 passengers and crew. Sank Monday, April 15th, off the coast of Newfoundland after a collision with an iceberg. All the passengers and crew perished except 705 rescued by S.S. Carpathia.” Reverse bears a brief ink salutation. In fine condition.…(MB $200)

On a colorful Olympic postcard, a Harland & Wolff worker celebrates “another successful launch of the Titanic” 226. Titanic and Olympic.

Color 5.5 x 3.5 postcard featuring “The New White Star Liner ‘Olympic,’” published by Walton of Belfast, with details of the ship’s physical measurements printed at the bottom, and noting that the Olympic “is 100 feet longer and 12,500 tons more than the Cunard leviathans.” Reverse of the postcard bears a short ALS from a yard worker at Harland & Wolff to his parents in Scotland. In full: “Dear Mother & Father, We are all well. We had another successful launch of the Titanic. We all got 6/6 each and a half holiday.” Card is postmarked June 8, 1911, with a half-penny stamp affixed to top right corner. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling, and slight show-through of postal cancellations to image side. Titanic was launched into Belfast Lough from Slipway No. 3 at Harland & Wolff Shipyard, Belfast on May 31, 1911. An interesting account from one of the workers who participated in the launch revealing his pay on launch day and the fact that he earned a half-day holiday.…(MB $200)

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Titanic begins her journey 227. Titanic Leaving Southampton Docks. Rare unused real photo postcard by Max Mills featuring a starboard side view of the Titanic at the start of her maiden voyage, captioned at the bottom: “White Star Liner ‘Titanic,’ leaving Southampton Docks, April 10th 1912.” In fine condition, with light toning to the left border and mild rippling to the emulsion. An exceptional photo that emphasizes the truly gargantuan size of the ocean liner.…(MB $200)

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T i ta n i c L i f e b o at Alongside Carpathia. Unused real photo postcard by J. W. Barker, 3.25 x 5.5, featuring one of the Titanic’s lifeboats unloading rescued passengers onto the Carpathia, captioned at the bottom: “‘Titanic’ Lifeboat Alongside ‘Carpathia.’” In fine condition, with some mild toning to reverse.…(MB $200)

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Titanic Lifeboat Approaching Carpathia.

Unused real photo postcard by J. W. Barker of a Titanic lifeboat afloat in the open ocean, captioned at the top: “‘Titanic’ Lifeboat Approaching ‘Carpathia.’” In fine condition.…(MB $200)

“Titanic Rescue Scenes” 231. Titanic Rescue Scenes. Rare unused composite real photo postcard by J. W. Barker, featuring six different images related to the rescue efforts, with pictures of a lifeboat alongside the Carpathia, the iceberg, Captain Rostron, one of the Titanic’s collapsible lifeboats, the Carpathia, and the Carpathia’s crew, captioned at the bottom: “Titanic Rescue Scenes.” In fine condition, with silvering to dark areas of the image and a trivial pencil notation to the reverse. An exquisite postcard featuring six of the best photos taken after the tragedy at sea.…(MB $200)

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An extremely scarce and uncommon Gold Frame Series portrait of the disaster 232. Titanic Sinking. Rare unposted ‘Gold Frame Series’ postcard by Franz Huld of New York, featuring an etching of the Titanic as it sank.

Unpostmarked but bears remnants of an erased address and letter in pencil to the reverse.

Scattered overall soiling, the perimeter of the image and most of the ship filled in with black ink, and erasure marks and a couple pencil notations to the reverse, otherwise very good condition.…(MB $200)

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234. Titanic: B. V. Dean and Beatrice Sand strom. Color postcard from Raphael Tuck & Sons’ celebrated liner series, 5.5 x 3.5, featuring the White Star Liner in all her glory on the open ocean, signed on the front in blue ballpoint, “B. V. Dean,” and “Beatrice Sandstrom.” The reverse of the card bears a printed description of the T. S. S. Titanic: “The White Star triple-screw steamer ‘Titanic’ launched at Belfast 31st May, 1911, is one of the largest vessel afloat at the present time, and is a wonderful achievement of British shipbuilding, combined with the enterprise of the owners. This modern leviathan is nearly 900 feet long, 45,000 tons gross register, and 66,000 tons displacement. The ‘Titanic,’ in the White Star Line’s mail and passenger service between Southampton, Cherbourg, Queenstown and New York, has accommodation for about 2,500 passengers, with a crew of 860.”…(MB $200)

233. Titanic the Ill-fated White Star Liner. Unused Rotary ‘Photographic Series’ real photo postcard depicting the Titanic in calm waters with boldly enhanced steam, along with the music and verses to “Nearer, My God, to Thee,” captioned: “The Ill-Fated White Star Liner ‘Titanic,’ Struck an Iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland on her maiden voyage and sunk with over One Thousand Six Hundred of her Passengers and Crew, Monday Morning, April 15th, 1912.” A few edge and corner tip dings, a bit of slight rubbing to finish, and some scattered toning to lower portion, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

235. Titanic: The Sunken Oceanliner. Unposted Austrian real photo postcard of the Titanic being guided by tugboats during her sea trials, published by Bruder Kohn of Vienna, captioned at the top: “‘Titanic,’ der gesunkene Oceandampfer.” Reverse bears an untranslated description of the disaster in German. In fine condition, with scattered silvering to dark areas of the image.…(MB $200)

236. Titanic: The Largest Vessel and the Largest Floating Crane. Unused ‘Real Photo Series’ postcard by Hurst and Company of Belfast, 11 x 3.5, of the Titanic putting to sea. Caption reads, in part “The largest vessel & the largest floating crane in the world. The White Star Liner ‘Titanic.’…Sailed from Southampton for New York on her ill-fated maiden voyage on April 10th. Sank after collision with an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland on Monday, April 15th and of the passengers and crew totalling 2,358 only 705 were rescued.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases and surface marks and rubbing to finish, and mild toning and soiling to reverse.…(MB $100)

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237. Triple-screw Steamer Titanic. Unused British ‘Adco Series’ real photo postcard featuring the Titanic beside a much smaller ship, captioned at the bottom: “White Star Triple-Screw Steamer ‘Titanic’ 45,000 Tons, which sank on April 15th, 1912, with 1,500 people.”

In fine condition.…(MB $200)

240. White Star Liner Titanic Sunk on her Maiden Trip. Real photo postcard of a painting of the Titanic cruising at full steam, captioned at the bottom: “White Star Liner Titanic sunk on her maiden trip in collision with iceberg. April. 14. 1912. 1601 lives lost.”

Postmarked June 1912, in Fort Wayne, and bears a brief note in pencil, in part: “I got here all right and Call was here well we haven’t went home from town yet but are going now.” In very good condition, with an area of surface loss to the left border, dings to the lower left corner, and moderate silvering to dark areas of the image.…(MB $200)

241. World’s Greatest Gantry, Belfast. Unused Brit238. Triple-screw Steamer Titanic. British real photo postcard featuring a profile view of the Titanic, captioned at the bottom: “White Star Triple-Screw Steamer ‘Titanic’ 45,000 Tons, which sank on April 15th, 1912, with 1,500 people.” Postmarked July 1912, in Dorset, and bears a brief letter in ink, in part: “Don’t you trouble about meeting Elsie as they are going to leave Gillingham by the 9-7- so she will be at Lympstone about 12 o’clock.” A heavy diagonal crease, and other scattered marks and creases, otherwise very good condition.…(MB $200)

239. Tuck’s Oilette. Tuck’s ‘Oilette’ postcard, 3.5 x 5.5, with a color illustration of the Titanic on the front by Oilette, postmarked London, April 27, 1912. Reverse bears a short letter in Italian. A half-penny stamp is affixed to the image side of the postcard. In very good to fine condition, with pencil notations and toning to correspondence side, and aforementioned stamp and postmark to image side.…(MB $100)

ish ‘Philco Series’ color postcard of a steamer on the ways in Belfast, captioned at the bottom: “The World’s Greatest Gantry, in Harland & Wolff’s North Shipyard, Belfast.” Moderate wear to the edges and corner tips, and a couple ink notations to the reverse, otherwise fine condition.…(MB $200)

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BY EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID, THE BIDDER ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH RR AUCTION. The following terms and conditions constitute the sole terms and conditions under which R&R AUCTION COMPANY (“RR Auction”) will offer for sale and sell the property described in the Catalog. These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Bidder and RR Auction with respect to the auction. By bidding at auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, on-line, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, the Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby.

NO BID MAY BE PLACED IN ANY MANNER UNLESS THE BIDDER HAS FULLY REVIEWED AND AGREES TO ALL OF THE “CONDITIONS OF SALE” EITHER PRINTED IN THE CATALOG OR ONLINE, AS WELL AS THE TERMS OF THE REGISTRATION FORM. BY PLACING ANY BID, THE BIDDER REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS TO RR AUCTION THAT HE OR SHE HAS FULLY REVIEWED AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THESE “CONDITIONS OF SALE” AND THE TERMS OF THE REGISTRATION FORM. WITHOUT SUCH REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY AND AGREEMENT, RR AUCTION WOULD NOT PERMIT THE BIDDER TO BID. Bidder and RR Auction agree that any agreements between the Bidder and RR Auction including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County, which is where the agreements are to be performed and the auction to take place, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. Both RR Auction and the Bidder agree that any disputes under these Conditions of Sale, the subject matter hereof, the entering into, or any aspect of the auction, shall be exclusively governed by Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law, and that any and all claims or actions shall be brought and maintained only in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. The Bidder hereby consents that any dispute shall be presented in confidential binding arbitration before a single selected Arbitrator selected by the American Arbitration Association. The Bidder and RR Auction herby agree that the dispute shall go to binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration Association arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and the Bidder consents to jurisdiction in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any dispute, claim, cause of action must be brought within one (1) year of the alleged breach, default or misrepresentation or the claim is waived. After one (1) year, the Bidder hereby releases and discharges RR Auction from any and all legal, equitable, administrative and/or other claims, counterclaims, demands, setoffs, defenses, accounts, suits, debts, dues, actions, causes of action, proceedings, arbitrations, damages, executions, judgments, findings, controversies and disputes, whether known or unknown or suspected or unsuspected, whether in law or equity, that the Bidder have or may have had against RR Auction arising from or relating to any claim whatsoever. Both Bidder and RR Auction agree that these provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute specifically including third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder, and that absent such agreement, RR Auction would not permit Bidder to bid hereunder. Any violation of the terms of this Paragraph shall entitle RR Auction to reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs in addition to all other available remedies, all of which remain reserved. The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any ju-

risdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the parties’ agreement, and the parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. An award granted in arbitration is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator’s award may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. This agreement and any claims shall be determined and construed under Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law.

RR Auction is in compliance, to the fullest extent possible, with Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County procedures regarding the bonding of auctioneers.

Auctioneer and Auction: 1. This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site (the “Auctioneer”). The Auction is conducted under these Terms and Conditions of Sale and applicable state and local law. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Terms and Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed catalog.

Bidder/Bidders: 2. “Bidder” or “Bidders” shall mean the original Bidder of the property from RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal.

3. The rights granted to Bidders under these Terms and Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise. Any attempt to assign or transfer any such rights shall be absolutely void and unenforceable. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Terms and Conditions of Sale.

4. Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent’s written consent containing an acknowledgment that the Terms and Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder.

5. Any person participating or registering for the Auction agrees to be bound by and accepts these Terms and Conditions of Sale.

6. All Bidders must meet Auctioneer’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction.

RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the auction.

7. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid.

8. By accepting the Terms and Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. If the Bidder is a corporation, the officers, directors, and principals of the corporation hereby agree to personally and unconditionally guarantee payment as part of the corporation’s agreement to bid. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by each principal, director and officer that they each personally and unconditionally guarantee any payment due RR Auction Credit: 9. In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established credit with the Auctioneer must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply valid credit card information, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Credit will be granted at the discretion of Auctioneer. Additionally Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide their social

security number or the last four digits thereof so a credit check may be performed prior to Auctioneer’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the auction venue.

Buyer’s Premium: 10. The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 22.5% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots, with a 2.5% discount for those paying by cash, check or wire. RR Auction may accept a current and valid VISA or MasterCard, credit or debit cards and/or PayPal for payment of an invoice totaling $5,000.00 or less, under the express condition that any property purchased by credit or debit card shall not be refundable, returnable, or exchangeable, and that no credit to Buyer’s credit or debit card account will be issued under any circumstances. The last sentence constitutes RR Auction’s “official policy” regarding returns, refunds, and exchanges where credit or debit cards are used. For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check has fully cleared or credit or debit card funds have been fully obtained. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is later.

Bidding: 11. By submitting a bid, whether online, in person, by mail, by phone, by facsimile or through an employee or agent, the Bidder acknowledges (i) receipt of the catalogue, (ii) that the Bidder has read the Terms and Conditions of Sale and the descriptions for the lots on which they have bid, and (iii) that they agree to adhere to these Terms and Conditions of Sale.

12. Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s), rather than the strict reliance as to what is represented in this Catalogue, online or elsewhere. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price.

THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF VALUATION CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES. 13. RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the 22.5% Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and the Auctioneer has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake.

14. If the description of any lot in the catalogue is incorrect (e.g. gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the sale date. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT BY REASON OF LACK OF AUTHENTICITY, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. 15. All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder.

16. Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder. RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder.

17. It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all RISK OF LOSS once the lot(s) is in Bidder’s possession.

18. Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by

Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a purchase money security interest in such sums or items to the extent applicable, and agrees to execute such documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid.

19. By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. If the Bidder is a corporation, the officers, directors, and principals of the corporation hereby agree to personally and unconditionally guarantee payment as part of the corporation’s agreement to bid. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by each principal, director and officer that they each personally and unconditionally guarantee any payment due RR Auction.

20. RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders.

21. If a dispute arises concerning ownership of a lot that has been bid upon during the course of the sale, RR Auction reserves the right to commence a statutory interpleader proceeding at the expense of the Consignor and successful Bidder and any other applicable party, and in such event shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

22. In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased, RR Auction agrees to reimburse any Bidder in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Bidder at auction plus any Buyer’s Commission actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, which once tendered by RR Auction, relieves and releases RR Auction from any responsibility whatsoever to the Bidder, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned.

Bidding Options: 23. Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to podium, fax, phone and mail bids) are treated similar to floor bids in that they must be onincrement. Any podium, fax, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered your high bid.

24. When identical mail or FAX bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. Auctioneer is not responsible for executing mail bids or FAX bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is Auctioneer responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, FAX, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins.

25. In internet only Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of the auctioneer.

26. RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless the Auctioneer directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). Bidders participating in both live and online auctions acknowledge that the law provides for substantial penalties in the form of treble damages and attorneys’ fees and costs for those who violate these provisions. For live auctions the auctioneer will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between bidders. The auctioneer will determine the successful bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises our sale record is conclusive.

Payment: 27a. Subject to fulfillment of all of the Terms and Conditions of Sale set forth herein, at the close of the Auction, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by RR Auction, and such bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as we may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than thirteen (13) business days following its sale and if it is not so removed, (i) a handling charge of 1% of the total purchase price per month from the 13th day after the sale until its removal will be payable to RR Auction by the Bidder, with a minimum of 5% of the total purchase price for any property not so removed within 60 days after the sale, and (ii) RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder.

27b. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

28. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. Auctioneer reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, Auctioneer’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay Auctioneer its fees (seller’s and buyer’s premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot.

29. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders, and are subject to all reporting requirements). All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) business day hold, and ten (10) days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via Check, personal or corporate checks.

All others will be subject to a hold of five (5) days, or more, for the funds to clear prior to releasing merchandise.

30. In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via Check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment.

31. If any Auction invoice submitted by Auctioneer is not paid in full when due, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law from the date of invoice until paid. Any invoice not paid when due will bear a one and one-half per cent (1.5%) late fee on the invoice amount. If the Auctioneer refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the buyer agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by Auctioneer. If Auctioneer assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys.

32. If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with the Bidder will be in default and in addition to any and all other remedies available to RR Auction and the Consignor by law, including, without limitation, the right to hold the Bidder liable for the total purchase price, including all fees, charges and expenses more fully set forth herein, RR Auction, may (a) cancel the sale of that, or any other lots sold to the defaulting Bidder at the same or any other auction, retaining as

liquidated damages all payments made by the Bidder, or (b) resell the purchased property, whether at public auction or by private sale, or (c) effect any combination thereof. In any case, the Bidder will be liable for any deficiency, any and all costs, handling charges, late charges, expenses of both sales, RR Auction’s commissions on both sales at our regular rates, legal fees and expenses, collection fees and incidental damages. RR Auction may apply any proceeds of sale then due or thereafter becoming due to the Bidder from RR Auction or any affiliated company, or any payment made by the Bidder to RR Auction or any affiliated company, where or not intended to reduce the Bidder’s obligations with respect to the unpaid lot or lots, to the deficiency and any other amounts due to RR Auction or any affiliated companies. In addition, a defaulting Bidder will be deemed to have granted and assigned to RR Auction a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of RR Auction’s owing to such Bidder in RR Auction’s possession, and RR Auction may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to RR Auction.

Payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until RR Auction has collected good funds. In the event the Bidder fails to pay any or all of the total purchase price for any lot and RR Auction elects to pay the Consignor any portion of the sale proceeds, the Bidder acknowledges that RR Auction shall have all of the rights of the Consignor to pursue the Bidder for any amounts paid to the Consignor, whether at law, in equity, or under these Terms and Conditions of Sale.

33. Auctioneer shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the buyer to secure payment of the Auction invoice. Auctioneer is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the buyer then held by the Auctioneer or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due the Auctioneer or affiliates from the buyer. With respect to these lien rights, Auctioneer shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the buyer waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against the Auctioneer and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice. If a Bidder owes Auctioneer or its affiliates on any account, Auctioneer and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession.

34. Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the buyer to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper.

35. Please send PayPal payments to FinanceDepartment@rrauction. com. All checks, cashiers checks or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company, LLC. Orders paid by cashier check, money order, wire, Pay Pal or credit card are shipped upon receipt.

Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: 36. Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. Auctioneer is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that Service and Handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to the credit card on file with Auctioneer. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all merchandise is stored at Auctioneer’s facilities in Amherst, New Hampshire. The purchases shall be shipped from that facility unless bidder makes arrangements to take possession at the facility.

37. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to the Auctioneer for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price together with its buyer’s premium and Auctioneer shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Buyers on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs.

Title: 38. On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by RR Auction but fully sub-

ject to Buyer’s compliance with all of the terms of the Conditions of Sale and the Registration Form.

Rights Reserved: 39. RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot before or at the time of the auction, and/or to postpone the auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone.

Conducting the Auction: 40. RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the auction sale or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages.

41. RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time, even after the hammer has fallen, until the Bidder has taken physical possession of the lot. No Consignor who has registered to bid at the sale (or at any other time unless otherwise provided in the consignment agreement), or any Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have a right to claim any consequential damages if a lot is withdrawn, even after the sale.

42. The highest qualified Bidder recognized by the Auctioneer shall be the Buyer. In the event of a tie bid, the earliest bid received or recognized wins. In the event of any dispute between any Bidders at an Auction, Auctioneer may at his sole discretion reoffer the lot. Auctioneer’s decision and declaration of the winning Bidder shall be final and binding upon all Bidders. Bids properly offered, whether by floor Bidder or other means of bidding, may on occasion be missed or go unrecognized; in such cases, the Auctioneer may declare the recognized bid accepted as the winning bid, regardless of whether a competing bid may have been higher. Auctioneer reserves the right after the hammer falls to accept bids and reopen bidding for bids placed through the Internet or otherwise.

43. Lots bearing bidding estimates shall open at Auctioneer’s discretion. In the event that no bid meets or exceeds that opening amount, the lot shall pass as unsold.

44. All items are to be purchased per lot as numerically indicated and no lots will be broken unless decided by RR Auction. Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw, prior to the close, any lots from the Auction.

45. Auctioneer reserves the right to rescind the sale in the event of nonpayment, breach of a warranty, disputed ownership, failure to execute the reserve, auctioneer’s clerical error or omission in exercising bids and reserves, or for any other reason and in Auctioneer’s sole discretion.

46. Auctioneer occasionally experiences Internet and/or Server service outages, and Auctioneer periodically schedules system downtime for maintenance and other purposes, during which Bidders cannot participate or place bids. If such outages occur, RR Auction may at our discretion extend bidding for the Auction. Bidders unable to place their Bids through the Internet are directed to contact Client Services at 1-603-732-4280.

47. The Auctioneer has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.

Internet Auction – Extended bidding & the 30 Minute Rule: 48. Any bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm. At that time, the Extended Bidding goes into effect. 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. 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.

Auctioneer’s Discretion: 49. RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments.

The auctioneer has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between bidders or if the auctioneer has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful bidder in the event of a dispute between bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auction’s record of final sale shall be conclusive. The auctioneer also may reject any bid and withdraw the lot from sale if the auctioneer decides either that any opening bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale.

Reserves: 50. Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property.

Off-Site Bidding: 51. Bidding by telephone, facsimile-transmission (fax-in), on-line, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form.

RR Auction’ Remedies: 52. Failure of the Bidder/Buyer to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder/Buyer liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder/Buyer’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Buyer as damages (the Bidder/Buyer understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages; (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder/Buyer interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half per cent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’ rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting buyer shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such buyer is the successful bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any buyer failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such buyer’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’ possession owned by such buyer.

RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under

the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Warranties: 53. RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders or Buyers, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided for in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchant ability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Buyer acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title.

54. All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Generally Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices.

55. Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly.

56. FIREARMS. Auctioneer complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm.

Important Notice: Many identical versions of props and costumes are created for film and television productions in the normal course of a production. RR Auction does not warrant or represent that the screen shots referenced are exact images of the offered item (unless specifically noted in the written description). Use of a screen shot does not constitute a warranty or representation of authenticity or provenance.

There is not a right of return or refund based upon a claim arising out of or pertaining to any reference to a screen shot.

57. Lots and property are not returnable to RR Auction for any reason except under Buyer’s limited Remedies set forth in Sections 58 and 59 below and under the express terms and conditions of Section 58.

Limitation of Damages: 58. In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Buyer or Buyer is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Buyer. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost.

Unauthorized Statements: 59. Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Terms and Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on the Registration Form, any warranty or limitation

or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied on by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.

Buyer’s Remedies: 60. Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid. The terms and conditions of sale herein described shall be enforced in accordance with, and governed by the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

61. This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Buyer in conformity with Sections 51-55 (“Warranties”) and 56 (“Limitation of Damages”) herein, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Buyer by law. The Buyer hereby accepts the benefit of the consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the consignor for the Buyer’s benefit. In the event that Buyer proves in writing to RR Auction satisfaction that there was a breach of the consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Buyer, RR Auction shall make demand upon the consignor to pay to Buyer the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Buyer within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the consignor to Buyer and assign to Buyer all of RR Auction’ rights against the consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Buyer only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances.

62. All Lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. On any lot presented with a Certificate of Authenticity (“COA”) issued by RR Auction, that warranty insures only to the original Bidder (as shown in Auctioneer’s records) “Bidder”. Bidder may not transfer the rights afforded under the COA and it is null and void when Bidder transfers or attempts to transfer the lot. The COA warranty is valid from date of the auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot to five (5) years after its purchase. The COA warranty is valid as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage. The Bidder as well as their heirs, successors and assigns is also given an unconditional lifetime guaranteed that allows the present owner of any lot purchased through RR Auction the right to consign with RR Auction. When the lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (or its equivalent) from a third-party authentication provider, buyer has no right of return. On lots not accompanied by third-party authentication or under extremely limited circumstances not including authenticity (e.g. gross cataloging error), a Bidder who did not bid from the floor may request Auctioneer to evaluate voiding a sale; such request must be made in writing detailing the alleged gross error, and submission of the lot to Auctioneer must be pre-approved by Auctioneer. A Bidder must notify the appropriate department head in writing of the Bidder’s request within three (3) days of the non-floor bidder’s receipt of the lot.

Any lot that is to be evaluated for return must be received at the office of RR Auction within 35 days after Auction. AFTER THAT 35 DAY PERIOD, NO LOT MAY BE RETURNED FOR ANY REASONS. Lots returned must be in the same condition as when sold and must include any Certificate of Authenticity. If a bidder wishes to challenge the Letter of Authenticity within the five (5) year warranty period, Bidder must present with the claim, authoritative written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If Auctioneer concurs that the lot is not as represented, Bidder shall be refunded

their purchase price. If the Auctioneer denies the claim, the Bidder may file the dispute with the American Arbitration Association with locale in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County, before a single selected Arbitrator selected by the American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration Association arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and the Bidder consents to jurisdiction in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The challenge to Authenticity must be brought within one (1) year if the Auctioneer denies the claim. After one (1) year, the Bidder hereby releases and discharges RR Auction from any and all legal, equitable, administrative and/or other claims, counterclaims, demands, setoffs, defenses, accounts, suits, debts, dues, actions, causes of action, proceedings, arbitrations, damages, executions, judgments, findings, controversies and disputes, whether known or unknown or suspected or unsuspected, whether in law or equity, that the Bidder have or may have had against RR Auction arising from or relating to any claim whatsoever. Specifically, the COA provided by RR Auction, does not provide for incidental or consequential damages or other indirect damages. Any lot sold with a certificate of authenticity or other warranty from an entity other than Auctioneer is subject to such issuing entity’s rules and such conditions are the sole remedy afforded to Bidder. For information as to third party authentication warranties the bidder is directed to contact RR Auction.

RR Auction’ Additional Services: 63. For Buyers who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’ premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Buyers, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Buyer. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice or credit card, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

Headings: 64. Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer.

Entire Agreement: 65. These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties.

66. If any section of these Terms and Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

67. These Terms and Conditions of Sale and the auction shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, whether or not the auction is and these Terms and Conditions of Sale are fully performed in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County.

AUCTION GENERAL GUIDELINES Conditions of Sale: Before you bid, you must read the Terms and Conditions of Sale, immediately preceding these pages. They represent a contract between RR Auction and you, and they contain important terms and conditions such as jurisdiction, payment terms, warranties and remedies. The Conditions of Sale are controlling over these general guidelines in the event of any conflicts between their respective terms.

Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the catalog some-

times includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction. In other instances, estimate prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance.

Estimates are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the buyer’s premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

Reserves: The reserve is the minimum price the seller is willing to accept and below which a lot will not be sold.

Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction.

Buyer’s Premium and Sales Tax: The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 22.5% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots, with a 2.5% discount for those paying by cash, check or wire. RR Auction may accept a current and valid VISA or MasterCard, credit or debit cards and/ or PayPal for payment of an invoice totaling $5,000.00 or less, under the express condition that any property purchased by credit or debit card shall not be refundable, returnable, or exchangeable, and that no credit to Buyer’s credit or debit card account will be issued under any circumstances. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number.

Before the Auction: You may attend pre-sale viewing for all of our auctions at no charge.

All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. You are encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. You may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment.

Contact Information: 5 Rt 101A, Suite 5 • Amherst, NH 03031 Local/International: 1-603-732-4280 Local/Int’l fax: 1-603-732-4288 Website: www.RRAuction.com Email bidding: Bid@RRAuction.com Hours of Operation: Office hours are Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. eastern standard time; hours on the last night of the auction are dictated by the 30 Minute Rule (see below). Any item in the auction can be viewed in our offices during normal business hours. Please call to set up an appointment.

You must acknowledge having read your agreement with all of the Terms and Conditions of Sale prior to your registration and prior to your bidding on any lot.

Bidding Live Auction: Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction.

The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor at or above the reserve.

The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

Maximum Bids – Internet Auction Only: 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 under bidder’s bid.

Bid Increments: Bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10% or at the discretion of the auctioneer.

Checking Bids – Internet Auction Only: 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 effect 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.

Callbacks – Internet Auction Only: 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.

Bidding - Internet Auction: To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. If you have questions about this feature, please call RR Auction well in advance of the auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not and cannot be responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through the following services: www.RRAuction.com, www.liveauctioneers. com, www.artfact.com and www.icollector.com. On some occasions beyond the control of RR Auction, the bid software or the Internet itself may not physically keep up with the pace of the auction. In order to help avoid disappointment, RR Auction recommends placing a realistic absentee bid now. Since Artfact and iCollector (hereinfafter referred to as “Third Party sites”) bids are not shown to RR Auction until RR Auction opens the lot on the floor, RR Auction treats those bids the same as floor or telephone bids. In most cases, however, the floor and/or telephone responds before the Third Party sites bid is presented, due to Live Internet bid software or Internet lag time, so for consistency it is RR Auction’ policy that floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over Third Party sites bids with floor bids being considered before telephone bids. Also please note that all RR Auction lots purchased through the Third Party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. RR Auction strongly urges the bidder to resolve any questions about these policies or their implementation PRIOR TO BIDDING. Successful Bids: The fall of the auctioneer’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the buyer. If your salesroom or absentee bid is successful, you will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.

Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the consignor. The Auctioneer has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.

After the Auction - Payment: You are expected to pay for your purchases in full within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. (See Generally “Payment” §27 through 35 of the Term

and Conditions of Sale).

Shipping: After payment has been made in full, RR Auction may, as a service to buyers, arrange to have property packed, insured and shipped at your request and expense. For shipping information, please contact RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. In circumstances in which RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice or credit card, we will also include an administration charge. Packages shipped internationally will have full value declared on shipping form. (See Generally “Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges” §36 and 37 of the Term and Conditions of Sale).

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: $0–$100..........................................$10 $101–$500.......................................$15 $501–$1,000....................................$20 $1,001–$3,000.................................$35 $3,001–$10,000...............................$45 Over $10,000.................................$100 Additional Cataloging, Warranties and Disclaimers: NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN THIS AUCTION OR ANY SECOND OPINE. Any description of the items or second opinion contained in this Auction is for the sole purpose of identifying the items for those Bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the bargain or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by Auctioneer.

Color variations can be expected in any electronic or printed imaging, and are not grounds for the return of any lot.

Auctioneer is selling only such right or title to the items being sold as Auctioneer may have by virtue of consignment agreements on the date of auction and disclaims any warranty of title to the Property. Auctioneer disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purposes. All images, descriptions, sales data, and archival records are the exclusive property of Auctioneer, and may be used by Auctioneer for advertising, promotion, archival records, and any other uses deemed appropriate.

Release: In consideration of participation in the Auction and the placing of a bid, Bidder expressly releases Auctioneer, its officers, directors and employees, its affiliates, and its outside experts that provide second opinion, from any and all claims, cause of action, chose of action, whether at law or equity or any arbitration or mediation rights existing under the rules of any professional society or affiliation based upon the assigned description, or a derivative theory, breach of warranty express or implied, representation or other matter set forth within these Terms and Conditions of Auction or otherwise. In the event of a claim, Bidder agrees that such rights and privileges conferred therein are strictly construed as specifically declared herein; e.g., authenticity, gross cataloging error, etc. and is the exclusive remedy. Bidder, by non-compliance to these express terms of a granted remedy, shall waive any claim against Auctioneer.

Some Property sold by Auctioneer are inherently dangerous e.g. firearms, and items that may be swallowed or ingested or may have latent defects all of which may cause harm to a person. Bidder accepts all risk of loss or damage from its purchase of these items and Auctioneer disclaims any liability whether under contract or tort for damages and losses, direct or inconsequential, and expressly disclaims any warranty as to safety or usage of any lot sold.

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Provision: Bidder and RR Auction agree that any agreements between the Bidder and RR Auction including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County, which is where the agreements are to be performed and the auction to take

place, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. Both RR Auction and the Bidder agree that any disputes under these Conditions of Sale, the subject matter hereof, the entering into, or any aspect of the auction, shall be exclusively governed by Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law, and that any and all claims or actions shall be brought and maintained only in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. The Bidder hereby consents that any dispute shall be presented in confidential binding arbitration before a single selected Arbitrator selected by the American Arbitration Association. The Bidder and RR Auction herby agree that the dispute shall go to binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration Association arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and the Bidder consents to jurisdiction in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any dispute, claim, cause of action must be brought within one (1) year of the alleged breach, default or misrepresentation or the claim is waived. After one (1) year, the Bidder hereby releases and discharges RR Auction from any and all legal, equitable, administrative and/or other claims, counterclaims, demands, setoffs, defenses, accounts, suits, debts, dues, actions, causes of action, proceedings, arbitrations, damages, executions, judgments, findings, controversies and disputes, whether known or unknown or suspected or unsuspected, whether in law or equity, that the Bidder have or may have had against RR Auction arising from or relating to any claim whatsoever. Both Bidder and RR Auction agree that these provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute specifically including third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder, and that absent such agreement, RR Auction would not permit Bidder to bid hereunder. Any violation of the terms of this Paragraph shall entitle RR Auction to reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs in addition to all other available remedies, all of which remain reserved. The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the parties’ agreement, and the parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. An award granted in arbitration is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator’s award may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. This agreement and any claims shall be determined and construed under Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law.

Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize the Auctioneer’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, Auctioneer reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing.

RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

Rules of Construction: Auctioneer presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Terms and Conditions of Auction by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.

TERMINOLOGY

Condition: Each item in the catalog is described with a statement of opinion 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 Stacey Jordan (Stacey.Jordan@RRAuction.com).

Matted and 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.

Abbreviations and Terms: ALS - Autograph Letter Signed (a letter entirely handwritten and signed

by the given personality) ANS - Autograph Note Signed (a shorter ALS) AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed DS - Document Signed Endorsement - A signature on the reverse of a check, or a signature

on a document indicationg approval or further instructions Ephemera - An unsigned item FDC - First Day Cover Inscribed - “Personalized” ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph LS - Letter Signed (a letter in a secretary’s hand, but signed by the given personality) Souvenir Typescript - An excerpt from a speech, book, film, etc. or an

account of an incident, typed by a collector and signed by the

individual noted SP - Signed Photograph Sweet spot - The area on the baseball where the stitched lines are

closest together.

TLS - Typed Letter Signed Book Grading: Fine (F) - unused, no damage Near Fine (NF) - one or two very minor flaws Very Good (VG) - some signs of wear, but overall sound Good (G) - well-worn but complete Poor (P) - heavily worn, sufficient as a “Reading Copy” All defects will be noted. For complete book grading guide, please check online.

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The North End is steeped in history The Old North Church, the Paul Revere House, key stops along the Freedom Trail—Boston’s venerable North End is home to some American history heavyweights. Now it’s our home, too.

Here, collectors and consignors can attend special auction events, preview featured items, and schedule professional appraisals—just as they’ve done for years in our New Hampshire office, where it’s still business as usual. RR Auction has a long history of achieving record-shattering results; with our new gallery situated in one of America’s most historic communities, we see a future filled with even more remarkable results.

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