RR Auction: May 2015 Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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the man, the collection, the legacy RR Auction is proud to present the internationally renowned collection of Leon Ford, space enthusiast, dedicated collector, and beloved friend and philanthropist.

the man

A pioneer of space collecting and a passionate philanthropist, Leon shared strong friendships with his fellow enthusiasts—astronauts and collectors alike. Giving back to the field that meant so much to him, he generously donated his time, money, and knowledge to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, nurturing the next generation of space enthusiasts.

the collection

Friends with many of NASA’s legendary astronauts, Leon had rare access to their personal collections, enabling him to build one of the most comprehensive and impressive collections the industry has ever seen—astronaut-certified, never offered to the public, expertly researched and curated. All missions, all crews, all formats: Leon wouldn’t rest until each of his sets was complete.

the legacy

Two things define Leon Ford’s legacy: his impeccable collection and his unending generosity.

We are honored to keep his legacy alive by finding new homes for his treasured pieces, and further honored to continue his legacy of charity with our own donations to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

The Leon Ford NASA collection sale will take place live on June 25, 2015.

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RARE. REMARKABLE. A P R I L 2 4 - M AY 1 3 Bidding begins as soon as the catalog is posted online (Friday, April 24). At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Mary 13th, the one-hour extended bidding period begins followed immediately by the 30 Minute Rule. All times in RR Auction guidelines an instructions are stated according to the Eastern (U.S.) time zone.

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AUTHENTICATORS AND CONSULTANTS JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES

John is the founder of University Archives, a leading firm specializing in the appraisal and authentication of documents and manuscripts. He is affiliated with multiple professional organizations dedicated to the autograph industry, was a contributing editor for Autograph Collector magazine, and is a PSA/DNA authenticator. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots.Priced upon request*

PSA/DNA

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

on certain lots. Priced from $25 to $200*

STEVE ZARELLI

Steve Zarelli is a recognized authority in the field of astronaut autographs. His findings have been published in the definitive space collecting reference Relics of the Space Race, and he has contributed articles to the UACC’s Pen & Quill magazine, Autograph Times magazine, and the UACC signature study Neil Armstrong: The Quest for His Autograph. Zarelli Space Authentication also provides authentication consulting services to James Spence Authentication (JSA), Sportscard Guaranty Authentic (SGC), and PSA/DNA Authentication. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $30 to $150*

ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL

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

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

PHIL SEARS

For over 20 years Phil Sears has been the recognized world authority on Walt Disney’s autograph habits. Included among Phil-sears.com customers are the Walt Disney Company and the Walt Disney Family Museum. Sears’s items have been featured in Autograph Collector magazine, E Ticket magazine, Collect! magazine, and the biography Walt Disney’s Missouri. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced upon request*

FRANK CAIAZZO

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

RENATO SAGGIORI

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

BRIAN GREEN AND MARIA GREEN, BRIAN AND MARIA GREEN CIVIL WAR SIGNATURES

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

JAMES CAMNER, LA SCALA AUTOGRAPHS

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

RICH CONSOLA

Rich has studied Elvis Presley’s handwriting and signature for nearly 20 years, which has placed him in the forefront of Presley authenticators worldwide.

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presidents & first ladies Historic receipt signed by Washington with impeccable provenance from Mary Custis Lee

1. George Washington. ADS, signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 7.25 x 2.5, May 10, 1768. Document reads, in full: “Then Received from Mr. Josh Valentine the Currt. Sum of Fifteen pounds to be allowed for at next settlement.” Signed at the conclusion

by Washington. Affixed to a 7.25 x 3.5 light blue sheet and in very good condition, with a central vertical fold, a uniform shade of somewhat irregular toning, and a few scattered spots and areas of fading affecting a few words of text and touching the top of signature.

Accompanied by a January 10, 1873, autograph letter from Mary Custis Lee, which reads, in part, “I did not reply to your letter because the few autographs I had of Genl. Washington were carefully put away…I can only send you one which has been much injured in consequence of the necessity of bringing them all during the war—I could not spare another to anyone…You will see the paper sent is a receipt. Valentine I think was the manager of Mrs. Washington’s estates.”

The daughter of George Washington’s adopted son, George Washington Parke Custis, and wife of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee fully understood the importance of her family ties. As the Civil War got underway and she received warning that the Union Army was planning to seize Arlington—the 1,100-acre estate built by her father, where she had grown up, married, raised her seven children, and buried her parents—she prepared to leave her beloved home. Packing the family silver, George Washington and G.W.P. Custis’s papers, and General Lee’s files, she left in May of 1861, never to return again. Apologizing for the condition of the autograph, “much injured in consequence of…bringing them all during the war,” this is a remarkable receipt signed by America’s first president, carried by his granddaughter through the nation’s bloodiest war, in which her husband was a key figure. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Large swatch of Martha Washington’s black lace 2. Martha Washington.

Piece of black lace belonging to Martha Washington, 14.75 x 3, possibly mourning lace.

Accompanied by a color copy of the decorative cover of the box in which the lace was kept, as well a second copy, with “Three ornaments from the mantle piece at Mount Vernon,” and later labeled in ballpoint, “Martha Washington’s lace.” Provenance: the Tobias Lear family, James D. Julia Auction, February 5, 2010. Lear, Washington’s trusted friend and personal secretary from 1784 until his death, took nieces of Martha Washington for both his second and third wives. Memorabilia related to Martha is very scarce and thus quite desirable. Starting Bid $300

5. John Adams.

3. John Adams. Unsigned handwritten document, one page, 4

x 6.25, July 1763. Adams writes out a bill for legal services in the amount of £2.2.10, with itemized costs for “Writ, serv.,” “Entry,” “Fee,” “Trav. 30 miles,” and “Attend 10 days.” Expertly suede-matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Adams to an overall size of 20 x 15. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and trimmed edges.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Broadside printing of a presidential proclamation, one page, 12.75 x 15.5, March 23, 1798. Proclamation issued by President John Adams. In part: “As the safety and prosperity of nations ultimately and essentially depend on the protection and the blessing of Almighty God…I do hereby recommend, that Wednesday the Ninth Day of May next be observed throughout the United States, as a day of Solemn Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer.”

Addressed and franked on the reverse by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering to Reverend Daniel Smith in Stamford, Connecticut. Framed with a glass backing to an overall size of 14 x 16.75. In very good condition, with partial separations to intersecting folds and areas of dampstaining. Starting Bid $200

4. John Adams. Unsigned printed acts, three pages

on two sheets, 8.25 x 13.25, February 25 and March 2, 1799. Two acts passed by the Fifth Congress of the United States, “An Act Respecting Quarantines and Health Laws” and “An Act In addition to ‘An act for the relief of sick and disabled Seamen,’” printed at the conclusion with President John Adams’s approval. In very good condition, with partial separations to folds and light dampstaining to the left edge. Starting Bid $200

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Rare twice-signed 1793 Jefferson document, confirming salaries for George Washington and John Adams as required by the Constitution 6. Thomas Jefferson. Printed DS, signed

twice, “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 9.5 x 14.25, February 1793. Congressional broadside publishing two acts passed by the Second Congress of the United States. The first, entitled “An Act providing compensation to the President and Vice-President of the United States,” approved by President Washington on February 18, 1793, states that “the compensation of the President of the United States shall be at the rate of twenty-five thousand dollars per annum…And that of the Vice-President, at the rate of five thousand dollars.” The second, an act to repeal a 1788 resolution “respecting the Inhabitants of Post Saint Vincents,” approved by President Washington on February 21, 1793, concerns payment for land surveys conducted by “the French and Canadian inhabitants, and other settlers at Post Saint Vincent’s.” Each of these acts is signed at the conclusion by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson to confirm they were “Deposited among the Rolls in the office of the Secretary of State.”

In fine condition, with expected document wear and some haloing to ink.

In addition to its rarity as a well-preserved document boasting a pair of prominent Jefferson signatures, this already extraordinary piece presents a remarkable connection to the founding of the United States of America. The act concerning compensation is directly associated with Article II of the Constitution, which establishes and defines the offices of president and vice president. The first section of this article outlines what are arguably the most defining elements of the presidency—terms of four years, the electoral college system, age and citizenship prerequisites, order of succession, and the oath of office. Just prior to offering the text for the oath, Article II states: ‘The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services, a compensation, which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the period for which he shall have been elected.’ On September 24, 1789, the First Congress set the yearly salaries for the president of the United States at $25,000 and for the vice president at $5,000. With George Washington and John Adams ready to begin their second terms in these offices on March 4, 1793, Congress passed the present act to approve their salaries at the same rate. A museum-quality document offering an excellent association between three founding fathers—all of whom served as president—and the fundamental document of American governance. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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President Jefferson addresses citizens on the economic crises following the Embargo of 1807, passed by “those delegated to exercise the powers of Legislation for you”

7. Thomas Jefferson. LS as president signed “Th: Jefferson,” three pages, 7.5 x 9.75, August 26, 1808. Response to a petition by the

inhabitants of Newbury Port, Massachusetts, to end the controversial Embargo Act. In part: “The belligerent Powers have beset the highway of commercial intercourse with edicts which, taken together, expose our commerce and mariners, under almost every destination, a prey to their fleets and Armies...To have submitted our rightful commerce to prohibitions and tributary exactions from others, would have been to surrender our independence. To resist them by arms was war, without consulting the state of things or the choice of the Nation. The alternative preferred by the Legislature of Suspending a commerce placed under such unexampled difficulties, besides saving to our citizens their property; and our mariners to their country, has the peculiar advantage of giving time to the belligerent Nations to revise a conduct as contrary to their interests as it is to our rights. [...] I should, with great willingness have executed the wishes of the Inhabitants of Newbury Port—had peace, or a repeal of the obnoxious edicts, or other changes, produced the case in which alone the laws have given me that Authority. And so many motives of justice and interest lead to such changes, that we ought continually to expect them. But while these edicts remain, the Legislature alone can prescribe the course to be pursued.” Impressively cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and engraved nameplate to an overall size of 39 x 18.5. In fine condition, with scattered creases and light scattered staining.

This lengthy letter was a response to the growing opposition in New England to the Embargo Act of 1807, which imposed strict restrictions on American trade with Great Britain and France in response to violations of American sovereignty and neutrality on the high seas—as Great Britain and France were engaged in the Napoleonic Wars, they rationalized the plunder of US shipping as incidental to war and necessary for their survival. The British also resorted to the practice of impressment, forcing American seamen to serve aboard their warships. President Jefferson’s saw this type of economic warfare as an alternative to armed conflict, and he wanted to keep the United States out of true warfare for as long as possible. This backfired, however, and only served to damage American trade—Massachusetts was especially affected by these measures, as most of the United States’ commercial shipping was located there. As a result, the economy as a whole began suffering and the shipping business was entirely devastated. The embargo undermined national unity and faith in the still-new government’s ability to create and enforce laws in the best interest of its people. The criticism and economic chaos it triggered throughout the country forced Jefferson to sign the repeal of the embargo just before leaving office, but throughout the rest of his life Jefferson maintained that if the embargo had been observed it would have avoided war in 1812. This is an extraordinarily historic letter that concerns the difficulties and disputes within the fledgling Republican government on an issue that tested the bounds of Jefferson’s commitment to limited government, one of the principle tenets for which he advocated. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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8. Thomas Jefferson Estate.

Partly-printed DS, signed three times on the reverse by Jefferson’s grandson and the executor of his estate, “Th. J. Randolph,” one page, 7.75 x 3.75, January 1, 1829. A receipt for a purchase from Thomas Jefferson’s estate. In part: “$545. On or before the first day of January 1830 we Sydner R. Pellet & Ira Pellet of Albemarle county, Virginia, promise to pay or cause to be paid unto Thomas J. Randolph, Executor of Thomas Jefferson, dec. his heirs or assigns, the just and full sum of Two hundred and forty five dollars with interest thereon from the date hereof current money of Virginia, for value received; to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves jointly and severally, our and each of our joint and several heirs, &c, in the penal sum of One thousand & ninety dollars like money.” The document is affixed to a 19th-century rectangular card frame upon which a previous owner penned: “Jefferson Note, Owned by J. P. Thurman, Given for a Slave at sale of Tho’s.

Jefferson.” Intersecting folds, overall foxing, and significant repaired paper loss to the lower right, and the cardstock frame toned and cracked, otherwise very good condition. Records show that after Thomas Jefferson’s death, one of his slaves—a cooper named Moses Gillette—was brought to Albemarle and sold to Sydner Pellet in 1829. The Pellet brothers operated a mill in Albemarle County. Starting Bid $200

Boldly signed 1816 ship’s pass by Madison and Monroe 9. James Madison and James Monroe. Partly-printed scallop-top vellum DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of state, one page, 10.75 x 15, February 14, 1816. Ornate ship’s pass issued for “the Ship Weser of New York, Matthew C. Perry master or commander…mounted with no guns navigated with Fifteen men to pass with her Company Passengers Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance seizure or molestation of the said Ship.” Boldly signed at the conclusion

by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Monroe. The paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact with folds to a few of the points. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter Madison’s signature) and light scattered creases and soiling, otherwise fine condition. An attractive document featuring bolder signatures than generally seen. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

10. James Monroe. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one

page, 13.25 x 8.25, April 20, 1818. President Monroe grants James Crosby a parcel of land in “the South West quarter of section twenty seven, in township sixteen of range fifteen, of the Lands directed to be sold at Lanesville.” Signed at the conclusion by President Monroe and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Josiah Meigs. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In very good condition, with intersecting storage folds (two vertical folds passing through letters of the signature), and scattered soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Adams receives five copies of Pennsylvania’s new laws, including “one copy for the President of the United States” 11. John Quincy Adams. LS signed “John Quincy Adams,” one page, 8 x 10, October 25, 1821. Letter to Andrew Gregg, secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In part: “I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your…fine copies of the Laws of the last Session of the Legislature of Pennsylvania,—one copy for the President of the United States, one for each House of Congress, one for the Library of Congress, and the remaining one for this Department.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. At this time, Adams was serving as secretary of state in the cabinet of President James Monroe, later succeeding him as president. Items signed by Adams in full are rather scarce, as he usually opted to pen just his middle initial, and this is an exceptionally clean, boldly signed example featuring desirable content with its mentions of the president, Houses of Congress, Library of Congress, and State Department. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

12. John Quincy Adams. Partly-printed DS, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 7 x 11.75,

December 29, 1820. Official document issued as secretary of state certifying that “Aaron B. Nones of Pennsylvania has been appointed by the President of the United States as their Agent for Commerce and Seamen at Aux Cayes, with all the privileges and authorities of right appertaining to that appointment.” The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In very good condition, with several repaired separations and tears (a vertical tear passing through much of the manuscript body of the document) with toning from repairs to the reverse. A member of a prominent Jewish family in Philadelphia, Nones served as the US Consul for Commerce and Seamen at Aux Cayes in southwestern Haiti from 1820 to 1822.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

13. Andrew Jackson. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15 x 9.75, August 1, 1831. President Jackson grants George Campbell of Autauga County, Alabama, a parcel of land in “Cahaba Alabama, containing eighty acres and fourteen hundredths of an acre.” Nicely signed at the conclusion by President Jackson and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Elijah Hayward. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), light foxing, and toned tape remnants to edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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President Jackson secures safe passage of a letter ‘under any disposition of General Santa Anna’ for the grieving cousin of Stephen F. Austin 14. Andrew Jackson. ALS as president, one page, 8

x 9.75, February 1837. Letter to Secretary of State John Forsythe, written on the second integral page of a letter to Jackson to be forwarded to the Consul at Vera Cruz.

In full, “The enclosed letter has been forwarded to me by Mrs. Holly [sic] of Kentucky with the request that I should give it a safe conveyance—will you have the goodness to give it a conveyance to him thro our consul at Vera Cruz.”

The second integral page bears Mrs. Mary Austin Holley’s letter to Jackson, dated January 29, 1837. She writes, “I take the liberty of sending the enclosed under envelope to secure its safety under any disposition of General Santa Anna. Hoping through your friendly interposition a speedy adjustment of the affair of our now mourning Texas.” The reverse of each page bears an appropriate address panel, one to Jackson and one to Forsythe, with one retaining most of its black wax seal.

Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, some scattered light toning, a few small areas of paper loss, and cancellation and wax seal showing through from the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Living in Lexington, Kentucky, while providing a home for her brother Henry Austin’s children, Mary Austin Holley became a strong advocate for the colony during the period of the Texas Revolution. Mourning the loss of her cousin, Stephen F. Austin, Mary penned this letter to President Jackson, hoping to insure its safe arrival despite potential interference from the recently defeated General Santa Anna. Sent back to Vera Cruz following his exile, Santa Anna’s ship was attacked en route, forcing him to Washington, DC, to meet with Jackson and guarantee peace for the newly founded Republic. An interesting correspondence from a crucial time in Texas history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

15. Andrew Jackson. Ink signature, “Andrew Jackson,” on an off-white 4 x 1.25 slip clipped from a letter. Affixed to a larger sheet. In fine condition, with irregularly trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

16. Martin Van Buren. Full free frank as secretary of state, measuring 10.75

x 8 unfolded with a 5.75 x 3.25 center panel, addressed in another hand to the “Marshal of the U. S. for the District of Connecticut, New Haven or Groton, Ct,” and franked in the upper right, “M. Van Buren.” His office, “Department of State,” is penned above the franking signature in another hand, and the panel is stamped ‘Free’ and postmarked City of Washington, May 18. Includes the printed Department of State circular originally enclosed, one page, May 14, 1830, signed by William Coventry H. Waddell, stating that packages of blank documents have been sent to the office. In very good condition, with tape-repaired separations to intersecting folds and overall foxing and soiling.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce early 1796 receipt for a book sale 17. William Henry Harrison. Third-person ADS, one page, 8 x 4.25, docketed 1796 on the reverse. Harrison sends a group of books. In full: “Wm. H. Harrison sends to Colo. Gano seven setts of the Gleason viz 4 setts on wove & 3 on common paper—these are the property of the Colo. Mr. & Mse in anotherrs Goudy Mr. St. Clair Colo. Gibson & Mr. Gordon.” A receipt is penned on the reverse in another hand, listing the recipients and prices of the seven books totaling $23.00, and confirming receipt: “Received of John S. Gano the sum of Twenty three Dollars in full for the within mentioned books.” In very good condition, with three vertical folds (partial separation to center fold, not affecting any writing), light toning, and show-through from mounting remnants to reverse corners.

A highly desirable example from early in Harrison’s military career. Among the notable men mentioned in this document is John Sites Gano, one of the original settlers of Columbia, Ohio, who arrived in 1788 and shortly thereafter commanded an advance party and surveyed the route for the march of General Arthur St. Clair’s army into the Indian country. The other surnames also appear on the rolls of Harrison’s troops as well as in early Ohio politics. An intriguing early piece of Ohio history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

President Tyler requests the “papers sent with the China Treaty”

18. John Tyler. Boldly penned ALS signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 4.5 x 7, no date. Confidential letter to a gentleman. In part: “The papers sent with the China Treaty are the original which we have had no time to copy—a return of them when the Senate…[is] done with them is respected.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, subtle foxing, and a small tear to top edge.

This most likely relates to the very first treaty between the United States and China, which was signed on July 3, 1844, and ratified by President Tyler on January 17, 1845. Known as the Treaty of Wang Hiya, it was negotiated by Caleb Cushing, a Massachusetts lawyer dispatched by President John Tyler under pressure from American merchants concerned about the British dominance in Chinese trade. The lengthy treaty was modeled after similar agreements between China and the United Kingdom, and included: extraterritoriality, which meant that US citizens could only be tried by US consular officers; fixed tariffs on trade in the treaty ports; the right to buy land in the five treaty ports and erect churches and hospitals there; the right to learn Chinese by abolishing a law which hitherto forbade foreigners to do so; and granting the US mostfavored-nation status, allowing the nation additional privileges. The US also banned opium trade in a concession to the Chinese. Given the date that this treaty was passed, this is most likely an ALS as president. An exceptionally bold letter from this historic time between nations, setting the stage for the immense growth of international commerce that continues to this day. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Scarce letter anticipating a visit to his alma mater, the University of North Carolina 19. James K. Polk. ALS as president, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, May 26, 1847. Letter to Edward Mallet of New York. In part: “Judge Mason and myself, will visit the University of N. Carolina,—and be present at the commencement of the 3rd of June, and I assure you it will give me my every sincere pleasure to have you of our party...can you not join us at Raleigh & accompany us from that point?—I hope you will do so...We will probably meet many of our classmates & college friends, from whom we have been long separated, and whom we may never have another opportunity to see.” Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), a mounting strip to one edge, light creases and toning, paperclip impression to top edge, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition.

Polk had attended the University of North Carolina during its infancy, and his status as the president of the United States was a matter of great pride for the school and the state of North Carolina. Departing from Washington on May 29, Polk’s party included his wife, her niece, his private secretary, and fellow UNC alumnus John Y. Mason, who was to deliver the commencement address. The president was met by droves of wellwishers and admirers, many of whom had traveled great distances to see him, and he spent at least an hour shaking hands. The recipient of this letter, Edward J. Mallet, was a classmate of Polk’s who practiced law in New York. A scarce, lengthy handwritten presidential letter with a nice academic association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Fillmore’s personal tome of congressional speeches

20. Millard Fillmore. Signed book: Loco Foco Congressional Speeches 1840. Washington: Globe Office, 1840. Hardcover, 6 x 9.25, over 1100 pages. Signed vertically on the inside front cover, “Millard Fillmore, Buffalo,” and signed inside three more times on three of the speeches: “M. Fillmore,” in pencil on the first page of “Abolition!!/Infatuation of Federal Whig Leaders of the South”; “M. Fillmore” in ink on the first page of “Speech of Mr. Benton, of Missouri”; and on the first page of “Message from the President of the United States, to the Two Houses of Congress, at the Commencement of the First Session of the Twenty-Sixth Congress”—President Martin Van Buren’s State of the Union address—signed “M. Fillmore” in pencil and dated December 2, 1839. In very good condition, with foxing to inside paste downs, toning and foxing to opening pages as well as inside pages, scattered soiling, wear to covers, and soiling, some light flaking, and crazing to spine. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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21. Franklin Pierce. Partly-

printed DS as president, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, June 11, 1853.

President Pierce directs the “Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to the pardon granted to Peter Ballay.” Intersecting folds (one horizontal fold passing through the lower portion of the signature), light overall wrinkling, and a few small tears and toning to edges, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

22. James Buchanan. ALS, one

page, 5.25 x 7, March 1, 1867. Letter to George Reed. In part, “You inquire where you can procure my speeches on the Veto Power. My speech on this subject, somewhat celebrated in its day, was published at length in the Appendix to the Congressional Globe…I regret that I have not a copy to send you. I presume the volume containing it can be easily found in New York.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (passing through two letters of the signature) and a couple tiny tears to top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The future president snubs “an invitation from the Queen” 23. James Buchanan. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, no date but circa 1853–1856.

Letter to J. H. Dillon, likely written while serving as US minister to Great Britain.

In part: “On my return home last night from the House of Commons I found an invitation from the Queen for Miss Lane & myself to dinner for today. This being considered a command in England, I do most sincerely regret, that I shall not be able to comply.” In fine condition. Buchanan’s position as minister to Great Britain lasted from 1853 to 1856, and was the office he held immediately preceding the presidency; he returned to the US in early 1856, aware that he was being considered as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming presidential election, although he was not at first actively seeking the role. This is an especially fascinating letter as he declines a dinner invitation from Queen Victoria—a rare occasion, as common etiquette suggested that the invitation was more of a command than a request. Still, Buchanan and Queen Victoria remained on cordial terms—two years into Buchanan’s presidency, they exchanged the inaugural telegrams via the first transatlantic cable on August 16, 1858. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Superbly endorsed 1861 request from an Illinois judge 24. Abraham Lincoln. Boldly penned Civil War–dated handwritten endorsement signed as president, “A. Lincoln, Nov. 13. 1861,” penned on the reverse of the second integral pages of a letter written to him

by Judge John D. Caton, one page, 5 x 8, September 13, 1861. Lincoln’s autograph endorsement, in full: “Respectfully submitted to the War Department.” Judge Caton’s letter, in part: “Allow me to call your attention to a note…recommending Col. A. H. Redfield for an appointment in the commissary department of the volunteer forces…He is in every respect eminently qualified for such a position.” In fine condition, with unobtrusive repairs to separated intersecting folds (not affecting the bright, clean panel boasting Lincoln’s signature). At the time he wrote this letter Judge Caton was chief justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois, and knew Lincoln from his past involvement in state law and politics—Lincoln was an attorney in 214 cases in the Illinois Supreme Court while Caton was on the bench. An excellent association piece with a superior example of Lincoln’s presidential autograph. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

President Lincoln and his ‘Team of Rivals’

25. Abraham Lincoln. Superlative circa 1863–64 autograph album custom-bound in three-quarter leather, 9.75 x 9, signed inside in black ink by Lincoln as president, “A. Lincoln,” his 20-year-old son, “R. T. Lincoln,” and the members of his cabinet and other political confidantes: John G. Nicolay, Hannibal Hamlin, Gideon Welles, William H. Seward, Edwin M. Stanton, Salmon P. Chase, John P. Usher, Hugh McCulloch, Montgomery Blair, Francis E. Spinner, Maunsell B. Field, Lucius E. Chittenden, Schuyler Colfax, S. T. Howard, John Weiss Forney, and Edward McPherson.

Many signed on both sides of a single page. In fine condition.

An extremely crisp, clean collection of signatures from Lincoln’s first term as president. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500 14 | May 13, 2015 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES

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Beautiful Civil War commission for the grandson of Ethan Allen

26. Abraham Lincoln. Choice partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.75 x 19.25, February 12, 1862. President Lincoln appoints Ethan A. Hitchcock as “Major General of Volunteers in the service of the United States.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The blue seal affixed to the upper left remains fully intact with mild soiling. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, a crease to the upper left, and tiny holes at the left edge of the central fold.

The grandson of Revolutionary War hero Ethan Allen, Hitchcock served with distinction in the Mexican-American War as General Winfield Scott’s inspector general in the march on Mexico City. After retiring in 1855 when Secretary of War Jefferson Davis refused to extend a leave of absence, Hitchcock applied to return to service at the outbreak of the Civil War. He was initially rejected, but Winfield Scott intervened on his behalf and secured this commission as major general. Allen soon served as the chairman of the War Board, the organization that assisted Lincoln and Stanton in the management of the War Department and the command of the Union armies. A wonderfully preserved high-level Civil War military appointment by President Lincoln. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

27. Abraham Lincoln. Larger-than-usual ink signature, “Abraham Lincoln,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.25 slip. Presented with a photograph of Lincoln in 1863, printed later by Frederick Hill Meserve and affixed to a period carte-de-visite mount, nicely matted to an overall size of 8 x 10. A central horizontal fold passing through the signature and a few light creases, otherwise fine condition. A superb exemplar almost certainly signed as president, as Lincoln rarely signed his full name in any other capacity. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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From the American flag that covered the martyred president’s body as it was carried from Ford’s Theatre 28. Abraham Lincoln. Extremely rare dark red fragment from a stripe of an American flag, measuring approximately .5 x .5, reputed to be part of the flag that was used to carry the wounded president from Ford’s Theatre, said to have been presented to eyewitness Jeannie Gourlay, the actress playing the part of Mary Trenchard in Our American Cousin the night of Lincoln’s assassination, by her father, who was one of the men that carried Lincoln’s body across the street to the Petersen house. Encapsulated in a plastic sleeve and affixed to a sheet bearing a photocopy of the provenance note: “The piece of torn red flag is a part of the flag which covered Lincoln’s body as it was carried from Ford’s Theatre the night he was shot—carried across the Street.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from John Reznikoff/University Archives. Starting Bid $500

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Mary Todd Lincoln’s copy of The Life of Marie Antoinette 29. Mary Todd Lincoln. Signed book: The Life

of Marie Antoinette. Second edition. London: Hurst and Blackett, 1877. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 432 pages.

Signed on the half-title page in crisp black ink, “Mary Lincoln, 1878.” A carte-de-visite portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln has also been affixed to the first free end page. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: G+/None. An extremely rare autograph and marvelous association piece between powerful women. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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30. Mary Todd Lincoln. Scarce ink signature, “Mary Lincoln,”

on an off-white 3.5 x .75 slip. Attractively matted with a period carte-de-visite portrait of Lincoln to an overall size of 8 x 10. In fine condition, with a vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Extradition arrest for a Prussian forger 31. Andrew Johnson. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, January 29, 1868. President Johnson directs the secretary of state to affix “the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the arrest of Richard Wetzki.” Crisply signed at the conclusion

by Johnson. Light toning, a tear to the top edge, and expected document wear, otherwise fine condition. Wetzki was charged with forgery and embezzlement in Prussia, with this arrest warrant coming after an extradition request. As Johnson favored a stamp due to an injured hand, his signed presidential documents are quite scarce. A sought-after autograph with an unusually intriguing past.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Beaten for the nomination in 1880, Grant writes to the newly inaugurated President Garfield: “If I were in your place I would not appoint anyone who opposed me”

33. U. S. Grant. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 5.75, March 26, 1881. Letter

to “His Excellency, Jas. A. Garfield, President of the United States.” In full: “This will present Mr. Walter Fearn, of New Orleans, whose name I gave for the Mexican mission in case there should be a vacancy there. I infer now that there is not likely to be a vacancy in that mission. Mr. Fearn is an accomplished gentleman, speaks the French, Spanish & Italian languages about as fluently as his own, had experience years ago as Secretary of Legation, has traveled much in Europe, and in every way is appropriate for a foreign appointment. In a letter to Mr. Pitkin I stated that since my recommendation of a gentleman for the Mexican Commission it had occurred to me that the person named may have opposed your election. I hoped he had not. I knew he would have given me a hearty support if I had been the nominee of the Chicago Convention. But that if I were in your place I would not appoint anyone who opposed me. I would not ask you to do what I would not do if in your place. This is the language used in my letter as near as I can recall it. Mr. Fearn informs me that he did nothing to oppose you. He was very much disappointed at the result of the Convention which made the nomination. If under these circumstances you can appoint Mr. Fearn to a suitable position I will feel under obligations. I do not know whether the Belgian Mission is to be vacant or not. If so Mr. Fearn would be an ornament to that mission as he would be to Italy. I would not name the latter place in opposition to [Adam] Badeau. Judge Hunt, of your Cabinet is well acquainted with Mr. Fearn.”

In fine condition, with tiny edge separations to folds and light toning.

Grant, who had left presidential office in 1877 after serving two terms, reentered politics three years later with the broad backing of the ‘Stalwart’ faction of the Republican Party and was the heavy favorite to win the presidential nomination at the 1880 Republican National Convention.

Against a field of fourteen potential nominees, Garfield was hardly considered a contender and barely received any votes in the initial balloting.

The vote was deadlocked until the 36th ballot, when all of Grant’s opponents shifted their votes to Garfield in a controversial compromise that resulted in a victory for the ‘dark horse’ candidate. In order to appease the Stalwarts, Garfield reluctantly approved the nomination of Chester A. Arthur for vice president. Knowing that he would need the united support of the entire Republican Party in order to win the general election, Garfield met with party leaders and promised to recognize all factions when making appointments. This backroom deal was dubbed the ‘Treaty of Fifth Avenue’ by pundits, as it secured the support of New York powerbroker Senator Roscoe Conkling—the leader of Grant’s supporters and a close friend of Chester A. Arthur—and his state, which held the highest number of electoral votes, was considered essential to win the presidency. The present letter provides excellent insight into Grant’s character as he attempts to balance a political request with a contentious personal relationship. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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1864 order to Burnside ensuring the safety of Congressman Ashley, architect of the 13th Amendment 34. U. S. Grant. Civil War–dated

ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen.,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 4.75, July 11, 1864. Letter to General Ambrose Burnside, written from Grant’s headquarters at City Point. In full: “Please send an ambulance to the rail-road at the Hospital, to await the arrival of the cars there and take Mr. Ashley, M. C. to your HdQrs.” In fine condition, with a small repaired edge separation to one fold and light soiling to upper left.

James M. Ashley was a newspaper editor, Ohio congressman, and the prime sponsor of the 13th Amendment outlawing slavery. Though a more radical Republican than Lincoln, he cooperated with the president to round up the House votes for the amendment’s approval in January 1865. Given Ashley’s political importance to the Union’s goals and their shared Ohio roots, Grant took it upon himself to personally arrange for safe transportation upon his arrival. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

35. U. S. Grant. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 19.75

x 15, May 23, 1871. President Grant appoints John A. Torrence of Arkansas “to be Receiver of public moneys for the district of lands subject to sale at Harrison Arkansas.” Signed at the conclusion

by President Grant and countersigned by Secretary of the Interior Columbus Delano. Embossed with an official seal to the lower left.

In very good condition, with light overall soiling and blocks of toning to both sides (one affecting a portion of the signature). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

36. Rutherford B. Hayes. Partly-printed DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 20 x 16, January 28, 1878. President Hayes appoints Aaron Bell “to be Register of the land office at Shasta, California.” Signed at the conclusion by Hayes and countersigned by Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz. In very good condition, with scattered toning and foxing. Rolled. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Remarkable April 1865 letter as the battle moves from West Virginia to Washington 37. Rutherford B. Hayes. Civil War–dated ALS signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, April 1, 1865. Letter to Major Robert P. Kennedy, written from Camp Hastings, West Virginia. In part: “Some days ago I applied for leave to visit Washington…The capture of the mail Thursday may have got my leave.

It is important to my constituents to attend to one of the appointments (of no special import to me) and I want to go there soon. A friend at W[ashington] writes me that he spoke of it at the War Dept and was told there would be no difficulty about it…I will be obliged if you give Gen H[alleck] the facts. I will join my command on twelve hours notice, and in no event be absent longer than five days.” Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), light scattered soiling, and a small tear and bit of paper loss to the left edge, otherwise fine condition.

Hayes joined the Ohio Volunteers at the start of the Civil War and was wounded five times, most seriously at the Battle of South Mountain in September 1862.

His valiant leadership in battle was recognized by the people of Ohio and the Republicans nominated him to run for Congress in the 1864 election.

Asked to leave the battlefield to campaign, Hayes remained true to the cause and refused, saying that an ‘officer fit for duty who at this crisis would abandon his post to electioneer for a seat in Congress ought to be scalped.’

Instead, he wrote detailed letters explaining his political positions and won the election. He was sworn into the 39th Congress in absentia on March 4, 1865, while still a uniformed officer in West Virginia. With the end of the war looming—Robert E. Lee would surrender at Appomattox just eight days after this letter—Hayes decided it was time to go to Washington to attend to his newfound responsibilities as a congressman. Hayes was granted leave for early May, which was the first time he visited Washington in his official capacity, and he was subsequently mustered out of the army on June 8, 1865. A fantastic early Hayes letter from his important transition into the political realm. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Garfield’s copy of Paley’s View of the Evidences of Christianity 38. James A. Garfield. Signed book: Archdeacon Paley’s

View of the Evidences of Christianity. Philadelphia: Troutman & Hayes, 1852. Hardcover, 4 x 6, 264 pages. Signed on the first free end page in pencil with his ownership signature, “James A. Garfield.” Garfield’s personal bookplate is also affixed to the front pastedown. Autographic condition: very good, with foxing, soiling, and a small tear to the first free end page. Book condition: G+/None. Accompanied by a custom-made clamshell box. The first Presidential memorial library, completed at the Lawnfield estate in Ohio by First Lady Lucretia Garfield four years after her husband’s assassination, houses almost 3,000 books that were used and treasured by the 20th president.

More than two decades ago, several dozen of his books were de-accessioned, with this personal volume among them. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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41. Grover Cleveland.

39. James A. Garfield. Sergeant-at-Arms, US House of Represen-

tatives counter check, 8 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed

by Garfield, “J. A. Garfield,” payable to ‘myself cash’ for $100, July 10, 1876. In very good condition, with a central vertical fold, cancellation cuts to the body, and scattered foxing and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

40. Grover Cleveland. Color postcard of the Treasury Building, 5.5 x 3.25, signed in fountain pen, “Grover Cleveland.” Some light wear to edges, creasing, and show-through from inkstamps on reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, September 12, 1893. President Cleveland appoints Benjamin B. Hyer as “Second Lieutenant of Cavalry in the service of the United States.”

Signed at the conclusion

by President Cleveland and countersigned by Secretary of War Daniel S. Lamont. The crisply embossed seal affixed to the lower left remains almost entirely intact with slight loss at the bottom. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and trivial spreading to a couple letters of Cleveland’s signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

42. Benjamin Harrison. Fletcher’s Bank check, 7.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Harrison, “Benj. Harrison,” payable to Elizabeth Narney or “order” for $80, March 20, 1885. In very good condition, with a few vertical folds, some brushing to ink (affecting last letter of the signature), and expected bank stamps and cancellation cuts.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

43. William McKinley. Partly-printed DS as president, one page,

21 x 16, July 28, 1898. President McKinley appoints Richard Comba as “Colonel of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President McKinley and countersigned

by Secretary of War Russel A. Alger. The blue seal affixed to the lower left remains intact with dings to a few points. Tightly rolled with scattered creases, light soiling, and a tear to the upper left corner, otherwise fine condition. Comba first enlisted in the military in 1855 and was a career soldier, distinguishing himself at Little Round Top and in the Wheatfield at Gettysburg. He went on to fight in the West as command officer in the famed Col. John Gibbons Montana Column which participated in both the Battle of the Little Big Horn and the Battle of the Big Hole. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“I draw the line at shooting at women, I do not care what the provocation is” 44. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, The Vice President’s Chamber letterhead, April 15, 1901. Letter to Major W. H. H. Llewellyn in Las Cruces, who served under Roosevelt in the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War. In part: “In the first place, in view of that picture I feel that no punishment could be too severe for the editor who put it in!

He ought to be invited to ride a bucking broncho [sic] against McGinty, or do something else that is awful. Seriously, I think you are quite right in asking to have some one else take your place when it comes to prosecuting young Brito. That is a very touching letter from his father.

Of course, as I said, neither you nor I can afford to stand for what Brito did. I draw the line at shooting at women, I do not care what the provocation is. By the way, I was delighted with one of the clippings you sent me, in which the newspaper writer remarks (evidently under the impression that he is taking an advanced position) that ‘there are very few cases in which one man is justified in taking another’s life,’ and that in the popular belief the number of such cases ‘looms altogether too large.’ It brings me right back to the days of the beloved regiment, and the light heartedness with which some of its members looked upon homicide! And indeed to the earlier days of my life in the ranch country.” Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), light toning and soiling, overall wrinkling, and small areas of dampstaining to edges, otherwise fine condition.

During his post-Rough Rider days in political office, Roosevelt relied on Llewellyn, who had been rewarded for his valor with a post as US attorney in New Mexico, to keep him up to date on fellow veterans of their famous cavalry regiment. Here, Roosevelt references Frank Brito, a former Rough Rider who was charged with murder in the third degree for killing his sister-in-law—although, in fact, he intended to shoot his wife. In addition to his own beliefs and morals stated in the present letter, Roosevelt also supported the prosecution of Brito because he feared that the poor behavior by a small minority of the Rough Riders would tarnish the legacy of the whole, and was keenly aware of the political consequences if the public thought his former soldiers received special treatment. Public sentiment actually turned in Brito’s favor when it was discovered his wife was was having an affair with another Rough Rider from his troop, but Llewellyn successfully prosecuted him and Brito received a ten-year sentence. Exceptional content from Roosevelt during his brief six-month stint as vice president, connecting his service in his “beloved regiment” with his steadfast morals and political career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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First edition of Big Game Hunting, signed below his Rough Rider portrait 45. Theodore Roosevelt. Signed

book: Big Game Hunting in the Rockies and on the Great Plains. First edition, limited issue, numbered 99/1000. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1899. Hardcover, 8.5 x 11.25, 476 pages. Signed below the frontispiece three-quarter-length portrait of Roosevelt in his Rough Rider uniform, “Theodore Roosevelt.” Autographic condition: fine, with a trivial brush. Book condition: G+/None. The book has been professionally restored and rebacked; it retains its original leather binding with ornate bear head design on the front and back covers. Only the first hundred copies of this book had this ornate leather binding with the embossed gilt decoration, making this an exceptionally desirable volume. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $500

46. Theodore Roosevelt.

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, March 5, 1904. President Roosevelt appoints Caspar F. Goodrich as “a Rear-Admiral in the Navy.” Signed at the conclusion by President Roosevelt and countersigned by Acting Secretary of the Navy Charles H. Darling. The blue seal affixed at the bottom remains intact but with a crack at the top and noticeable creases.

Intersecting folds, toning to edges, and aforementioned creases to seal, otherwise fine condition. Goodrich commanded two ships during the Spanish-American War and after being promoted to rear admiral he became commander-in-chief of the Pacific Squadron. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

47. Theodore Roosevelt. Partly-printed DS, signed as governor

of New York “T. Roosevelt,” one page, 16 x 13, January 22, 1900.

Attractive document designed by Tiffany & Co., recognizing a military officer, in part: “Musician Louis Elsaesser, 65th Regt. having served in the Land or Naval forces of this State for a period of Ten Years, is…entitled to and has received the decoration of the Fourth class awarded by the State for Long and Faithful Service.” Signed at the conclusion by Governor Roosevelt and countersigned by Adjutant General Edward M. Hoffman. The red seal affixed at the bottom remains fully intact. Nicely matted and framed to an overall size of 22 x 19. In fine condition, with mild scattered creases. A crisp and attractive document. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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48.

Theodore Roosevelt. White

House card, prominently signed in black ink, “Theodore Roosevelt.”

Light scattered surface marks and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

49.

Theodore Roosevelt. TLS, one

page, 8 x 9.75, Commissioners Office Police Department of the City of New York letterhead, June 8, 1895. Brief letter to Colonel Archibald D. Hopkins, in full: “Pressed though I am for time I read your articles and was greatly pleased with both. You have a right to be proud of Bromley’s letter. I congratulate you sincerely.” Roosevelt then handwrites an additional sentence: “You certainly made a stir!”

In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and scattered toning and foxing. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

50. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS,

one page, 6.5 x 7.5, Outlook letterhead, May 26, 1911. Letter to Senator E. J. Burkett. In part: “I cannot accept another invitation. I wish I could. If I went to any Chautauqua it would have to be the one in this State; and if I went to the Chautauqua in Nebraska, it would mean that I should have to speak all the way out and all the way back, and I would be literally deluged with other invitations. I am obliged to refuse all invitations at present. You have no idea of the drain they have been upon me.”

In fine condition, with a couple slightly rusty paperclip impressions to top edge, and some slight mirroring of letterhead along bottom edge.

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51. William H. Taft. TLS as president signed “Wm. H.

Taft,” one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, February 15, 1910. Letter to John A. Stewart. In part: “I also saw Mr. Loeb, and I think that everything can be satisfactorily worked out after Mr. Roosevelt has returned to Europe, where he can be fully communicated with.” In fine condition, with light toning. With former president Theodore Roosevelt away on an African safari, Taft wrote to Stewart regarding a proposed welcoming reception upon his return to America. The other gentleman mentioned, William Loeb, was Roosevelt’s private secretary and disagreed with Stewart’s involvement in any sort of official reception. Taft ultimately declined to attend the event, organized by Loeb, and sent an assistant in his place. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

52. William H. Taft. Postcard photo of the State, War, and Navy building in Washington, D.C., 5.5 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely yours, Wm. H. Taft,” with a collector’s notation, “Secretary of War, Dec. 26, 1907,” written below. Light soiling and some wear to corners, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

53. Warren G. Harding.

TLS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, January 10, 1921. Letter to Harriet Taylor Upton, in part: “I shall be very greatly interested in making the arrangements necessary to your participation in working out his organization problems.

This will, I am sure, convey to you my purpose without me being more explicit. Indeed, I could not be specific about the particular post, even though it were necessary for me to do so.” In fine condition, with some light scattered toning and soiling, and a faint rusty paperclip mark to top edge. President of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Organization for nearly two decades and a Republican member of the US Congress, Harriet Upton was one of the leading figures in the fight for women’s right to vote. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

55. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Cardstock 8.75 x 9 photo of President Roosevelt receiving “the Zeta Beta Tan Fraternity Gottheil Medal for distinguished service to Jewry” on May 17, 1937, signed below the image in fountain pen, “Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Photo is affixed to a same-size mount. A cardstock caption is also affixed to the photo. Light wear to edges and a tear to center of photo (near but not affecting the signature), otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

56. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS signed

54. Herbert Hoover. Desirable collection of three letters, including a rare ALS and two TLSs: the ALS is signed “H. C. Hoover,” one page, 5.25 x 5.5, no date, in full: “I beg to acknowledge yours of Nov. 30 and to accept the honor thereby conveyed”; second is a TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, March 3, 1931, in part: “The President’s Research Committee on Social Trends, now engaged in the important work of surveying recent social changes in our civilization, has developed as one of its functions the task of assessing our social statistics…it appears that Professor Stuart Rice of your faculty is the best man we can find to do this work”; and a TLS, two pages, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 20, 1956, in part: “I recollect explaining to you that no Food Administrator in Europe had lasted more than nine months because he had to tread on too many toes. You immediately helped mobilize the Washington press to give me suppport…That same loyalty and support was given to me in the White House, where I had to meet the cyclone of depression which swept over us from Europe…You are not only a man of skill and great character but also a man who is loyal in his friendships.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Father,” one page, 8 x 10.5, State of New York letterhead, March 17, 1932. Letter to his son, Jimmy, in full: “Mr. Samuel Smith, of Albany and Massachusetts, has been doing some very fine work in my behalf and I hope much you can have a talk with him.

He has been running busses from Albany to various places in Massachusetts and has a wide acquaintance. Also, he is a good friend of Dave Walsh.” In fine condition, with overall toning, light soiling, and a small tear to upper edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

57. Harry S. Truman.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Truman in the Oval Office, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred Hornby, From Harry S. Truman, 12/3/65.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing and crazing to finish (heaviest to left side), and light contrast to portions of signature and inscription.

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Conferring the Legion of Merit on a Soviet colonel

58. Harry S. Truman. DS as president, one page, 8 x 10.25, no date. President

Truman awards Lieutenant Colonel Alexandr Alexandrovich Vassiliev the Legion of Merit for “meritorious service in connection with military operations against the common enemy from 1 to 6 May 1945 while commanding Russian forces with which a meeting was effected by elements of the 11th United States Armored Division in the vicinity of Linz, Austria.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the Legion of Merit certificate issued to Vassiliev, dated May 22, 1946, signed by the secretary of war and the adjutant general. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“John Quincy Adams wasn’t sure that he was a Federalist, or a Democrat, or an Independent” 59. Harry S. Truman. TLS, one page,

7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 3, 1958. Letter to Leslie Moore, in full: “Thank you for sending me a copy of your editorial on John Quincy Adams. I enjoyed reading it. First, you said I’d gone too far in claiming him as a Democrat, and then you went ahead to give some of my principal, valid reasons for doing so. Obviously, the cause of the Mugwumps is not lost in Massachusetts. According to his own statement, John Quincy Adams wasn’t sure that he was a Federalist, or a Democrat, or an Independent. Nevertheless, he left a fine career behind him. I was reading through some documents not long ago and was reminded that he had asked Andrew Jackson to be his Secretary of State before he appointed Clay. And during that period he backed Andrew Jackson as the first Military Governor and occupation director of the Florida Territory, still another example of his friendliness toward the Jefferson program. Whether he was willing to admit it then, or whether anyone else will admit it now, in my opinion, he was a Democrat.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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60. Harry S. Truman. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 11, 1967. Letter to Joseph Trunk. In part: “Thank you for the prints and negatives, taken on the S. S. President Wilson before we sailed for Hawaii some years ago.

We are pleased to have them for our collection.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a period photo of Truman on board the SS President Cleveland, which he mistakenly refers to as the Wilson in this letter.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 61. Harry S. Truman. Trea-

sury Department envelope, 9 x 4, signed in the franking position below the postmark in fountain pen by Truman. The postmark honors a reunion of the 35th Division of the Kansas and Missouri National Guards at Wichita, Kansas, September 25–27, 1922. Light creases and toning, and opening tears to the right edge, otherwise fine condition.

Truman served in the 35th Division in France during WWI, where he participated in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive and provided support for George S. Patton’s tank brigade. An unusual format. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

62. Harry S. Truman. Matte-

finish 8 x 10 photo of Truman in a handsome suit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best wishes to Keith Van Allyn Ph.D., Harry S. Truman.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, a heavy diagonal crease to the upper right, small tear to the right edge, trimmed edges, and a surface mark above Truman’s head; nevertheless an attractive image and pose not often seen. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

64.

Dwight D. Eisenhower. DS as presi-

dent, one page, 8 x 10.5, January 20, 1958. A memorandum for the director of the International Cooperation Administration. In full: “I approve the attached Report of Presidential Determinations pursuant to Section 103(b) of the Mutual Defense Assistance Control Act of 1951, and hereby authorize you to transmit it to the Chairmen of the six Congressional Committees there specified.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left. The Mutual Defense Assistance Control Act of 1951 banned US assistance to countries doing business with the Soviet Union; the act covered a wide range of materials needed for the production of weapons, and was especially focused on anything that could aid atomic weapons research and construction. A desirable Cold War piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Amid buzz bombs on London, Ike reassures Mamie he was not “exceedingly reckless & ‘showing off’” by taking a flight over Normandy’s battlefields 63. Dwight D. Eisenhower. War-dated ALS signed “Ike,” two pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 10.5, July 11, 1944. Letter home to his wife, Mamie. In part: “Lately I saw a piece in the paper which intimated that on 4th July in France I was exceedingly reckless & ‘showing off.’ Pay no attention to such tales. I’m most careful—and I’m not talking for effect.

Ask Johnny [Eisenhower] how promptly I duck to the shelter when the ‘Buzzers’ come around! Tell him I spent the last 2 nights at the camp. I didn’t mean to upset you with ‘advice.’ I was merely philosophizing on the basis of what I thought John needs, etc.

Forget it! I’m always a bit off key when I try to talk seriously—at least when I try to talk about John.” In fine condition.

On July 4, 1944, Eisenhower left his headquarters in Portsmouth to visit Allied positions in Normandy with General Omar Bradley; during his trip, he took what was supposed to be a quiet flight aboard a P-47 to get a better view of the battlefields. When he returned to the airstrip, he found himself surrounded by Signal Corps photographers and the story quickly made it to the press. Much to Eisenhower’s chagrin, the flight was characterized as a reckless stunt; even his personal aide, Sgt. Mickey McKeogh, described it as ‘one of the few unnecessary chances I ever saw him take.’ A superb wartime letter revealing a cross-section of Ike as both a courageous soldier and warm husband. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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65. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS

as president signed “D. E.,” one page, 7 x 10.25, White House letterhead, February 7, 1954. Letter to his physician Howard McCrum Snyder. In part: “While I recognize that there is a certain amount of injustice that you—a doctor and a Major General—should be incarcerated in Walter Reed on your birthday, I nevertheless venture to suggest that pulling your rank will get you nowhere. This is one birthday that your friends will celebrate even more vigorously and happily than will you—and with a deep sense of gratitude that your recovery is progressing so steadily.” In fine condition, with overall toning. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Snyder became acquainted with Eisenhower toward the end of World War II, and joined Eisenhower’s staff as his special advisor and doctor during his 1952 presidential campaign. Upon taking office, Eisenhower appointed Snyder as the physician to the president and charged him with overseeing the care of himself, the rest of the First Family, and the White House staff. Starting Bid $200

66. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS signed “Ike,” one page, 8 x

10.25, Office of the Commander–in–Chief letterhead, February 18, 1943. Letter to John Porter, in part: “Thank you very much for your nice letter of January 7th. A man in my position leads a rather lonely and isolated existence and mail from old friends is truly a treat any time it arrives. Recently, I had a letter from General Brees but I had to answer it just as I was leaving on an extended trip to the front…All of you there in San Antonio are often in my thoughts.” In fine condition, with a small tear to left edge, slight scattered toning, and a pair of punch holes to upper edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

67. John F. Kennedy. Partly-printed DS as president,

one page, 20 x 16, October 27, 1961. President Kennedy appoints Raymond G. Dwigans of Texas as “Collector of Customs for Customs Collection District No. 24.”

Signed at the conclusion by President Kennedy and countersigned by Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon. The crisply embossed gold seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Skipping to a few letters of the signature, light soiling, and a few vertical creases extending up from the bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. Rolled. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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“It was necessary for me to have a complete staff when I began my term in the Senate” 68. John F. Kennedy. TLS, one page, 7.75 x 10.25, United States Senate letterhead, October 6, 1952. Letter to constituent Walter J. McCann, who had worked on his 1952 campaign. In part: “In regard to any possibility in my office, I have had a full staff since early last year. As I am sure you can understand, with the volume of work involved in a Senatorial office, it was necessary for me to have a complete staff when I began my term in the Senate. Any changes at this time are unlooked for; however, I shall be glad to keep your name on file and in the event that anything should develop, I will be in touch with you…I might suggest that you contact the Democratic State Committee at 146 Bowdoin Street, Boston, to see what ideas they might have…I shall be happy to contact the proper authorities in your behalf.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left. Having married Jacqueline Bouvier only three weeks earlier, Kennedy had just returned to Washington from his honeymoon in Acapulco when he wrote this letter informing McCann that there were no openings in his staff. McCann later attempted to enter politics, unsuccessfully running for the Massachusetts State House of Representatives in 1962. A desirable letter from JFK’s first term in the Senate. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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

letterhead, February 15, 1954. Letter to Stephen Benedict, a special assistant at the White House. In part: “I certainly enjoyed hearing from you and I appreciated your kind remarks about my speech on the St. Lawrence Seaway.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. Accompanied by the retained carbon copy of Benedict’s initial letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

70. Jacqueline Kennedy. Gorgeous matte-finish 7.5 x 8.25 portrait of Kennedy in a casual setting, affixed to its original 10.25 x 13.25 mount, calligraphically inscribed on the mount in black ink, “To Mr. and Mrs. Edward Good,” and signed in blue ballpoint, “With best wishes, Jacqueline Kennedy.” Attractively framed to an overall size of 15 x 17.5. In fine condition, with light areas of toning surrounding the lower corners of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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71. Jacqueline Kennedy. ALS signed “Jackie,” one page, 8.25

x 8.25, On Board S/Y Christina letterhead, [November 14, 1968].

Letter to Undersecretary of State Nicholas deB. Katzenbach. In full: “I do thank you so much for your letter—You don’t know how much it touched me to hear from you—Thank you dear Nick.” Intersecting folds with two tiny edge separations, scattered creases, and rusty paperclip marks to the upper left, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a color photocopy of the original mailing envelope. Jackie had married Aristotle Onassis on October 20, just over three weeks before writing this letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

72. Jacqueline Kennedy. ALS signed “Jackie,” one page both sides, 5 x 3.5, black-bordered personal letterhead, October 8, 1965. Letter to the wife of John F. Kennedy’s Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, in full: “Thank you for the beautiful flowers you sent after the party and for your sweet and kind letter. You are right, it is better if you come up here but I so appreciate what you said. I must think of all sorts of occasions to lure you up again this winter—what about a farewell ball for Bob on the deck of the last scow in the Brooklyn Navy Yard?” In fine condition, with the pencil date added in Robert McNamara’s hand. Letter originates from the estate of Robert S. McNamara. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare check for his presidential memoirs, The Vantage Point 73. Lyndon B. Johnson.

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by George R. Sanders, payable to Lyndon B. Johnson for $17, November 8, 1971, endorsed on the reverse in black felt tip by Johnson, “Lyndon B. Johnson,” and countersigned by his private secretary, “Mary Rather, Trustee, Book account.” A typed memo at the top denotes the check as being “for ‘The Vantage Point.’” In fine condition, with expected bank stamps (affecting a couple letters in Johnson’s last name). Published in 1971, the full title of Johnson’s personal narrative of his time in the White House was The Vantage Point: Perspectives on the Presidency, 1963–1969. LBJ checks are exceedingly rare, and as an endorsed check for a purchase of his own memoirs, this is a highly desirable piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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President Reagan takes a “stroll down memory lane,” recalling his years with General Electric 74. Ronald Reagan. ALS as president on a 6.5 x 4 personal stationery card bearing an engraving of the White House, July 20, 1987.

Letter to Hy Platt, in full: “Thanks so much for the photo. It brings back some memories. I was in Phoenix on a chore for G.E. I was doing their TV show at the time. It was good to hear from you and to stroll down memory lane again.” In fine condition. Debuting on the CBS network in 1954, the Reagan-hosted television program General Electric Theater was an anthology series sponsored by the company’s Department of Public Relations. Serving as the show’s host for all eight of its seasons prior to its cancellation in 1962, Reagan credited the show and his many speaking engagements as a G.E. spokesman in helping develop the discourse skills that would later earn him the sobriquet The Great Communicator. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Discussing a screenwriter friend who “did the Jim Thorpe picture and the Monte Stratton story (Jimmy Stewart played Monte)” 75. Ronald Reagan. TLS as president signed “Ron,” two pages, 7 x 10.5, White House letterhead, December 19, 1983. Letter to Dolores and Paul Ballachino, in part: “I know how you feel after the bypass surgery...A friend of mine, a very successful screenwriter, did the Jim Thorpe picture and the Monte Stratton story (Jimmy Stewart played Monte).

Just a short time ago my friend had a bypass operation...This summer he climbed 11,000 foot Mt. Jacinto in California. That was only a trial run for what he did next. He wrote me a couple months ago to tell me he had just returned from Nepal where he climbed Mt. Everest—27,000 feet—all the way to the top. Now I’m not suggesting you take up mountain climbing. I just thought you’d like to know there isn’t much you can’t do after the wounds are healed. So if Dolores asked you to clear out the garage or get the cat down off the roof you’ll just have to do it.” In fine condition, with slight soiling to the signed page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Signed copy of Reagan’s 1994 Alzheimer’s announcement 76. Ronald Reagan. Souvenir photocopy of Reagan’s letter disclosing his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease to the American people, two pages, 8.5 x 11, November 5, 1994, signed at the top in blue felt tip on the day after issuing the statement, “11-6-94, Ronald Reagan.” A typed transcript is stapled to the letter, also signed in blue felt tip by Reagan. In fine condition. Reagan’s disclosure of his condition raised a great amount of public awareness about the devastating affliction. An unusual twice-signed format. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“God bless America on the 200th anniversary of its’ Independence—July 4th, 1976”

Personally-used sand wedge direct from his museum store 78. Bill Clinton. Bill

77. Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford. Fantastic engraving of

Independence Hall in Philadelphia, 7 x 5, notated below the vignette image in black felt tip by Reagan, “God bless America—the 200th Anniversary of it’s Constitution, Sept. 17, 1987,” and signed and notated at the top by Ford, “God bless America on the 200th anniversary of its’ Independence—July 4th, 1976, Gerald Ford.” Matted with a felt tip signature, “Ronald Reagan,” to an overall size of 12 x 9. In fine condition, with a crease and slight surface loss to the bottom edge of the engraving. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Clinton’s personallyowned and used golf club. M.A.C. Attack pitching wedge, signed on the toe of the club head, “Bill Clinton.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Clinton Museum Store stating the club “was personally used and authentically hand signed by President William J. Clinton.” In fine condition. Also accompanied by three unsigned color glossy and satin-finish photos of Clinton golfing, a Clinton Presidential Center golf ball, and a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A great association between the presidency and golf with impeccable provenance. Oversized.

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From Bill, Hillary, and Chelsea: “I hope you’ll return the favor by coming and staying with us at the White House” 79. Bill, Hillary, and Chelsea Clinton. Scarce ALS as president signed “Bill,” “and We hope to see you soon—Hillary,” and “Chelsea Clinton,” one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, August 29, 1993. Letter to former Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. In full: “I can’t thank you and your family enough for opening your homes to us. We never needed a vacation more or enjoyed one more—I hope you’ll return the favor by coming and staying with us at the White House. Thanks again.” McNamara lightly added the year of the letter next to the date. In fine condition. Letter originates from the estate of Robert McNamara. Clinton is scarce in autograph letters as president, with this example enhanced by its connection to the past Democratic administrations of JFK and LBJ—under whom McNamara served as Secretary of Defense—as well as the addition of the Hillary and Chelsea Clinton signatures. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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80. Four Presidents. Uncommon engraved portrait of the White House, 8 x 6, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, signed in felt tip and ink by Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, George H. W. Bush, and Jimmy Carter, who also adds a brief inscription to the Hartley Family. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Unique fully signed 1953 senate directory featuring Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon

81. Presidents and Senators. Remarkable ‘Pocket Congressional Directory’ for the 83rd US Congress, January 1953, 4.5 x 5.75, 196 pages, signed throughout by every senator—including John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson—and Vice President Richard Nixon. In addition to Nixon, Kennedy, and Johnson, the other especially notable signers include Joseph R. McCarthy, Barry Goldwater, J. William Fulbright, Prescott Bush, Hubert H. Humphrey, and Margaret Chase Smith. In fine condition, with a bit of brushing to some signatures. The owner of this piece was in the service and attended law school at Georgetown, and while in Washington worked as an elevator operator in the Capitol. Dating to Kennedy’s first year in the Senate and his future opponent Richard Nixon’s first year in the White House, this directory features the autographs of not only multiple future presidents and vice presidents, but some of the greatest political movers-and-shakers of the Cold War era. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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82. William Henry Harrison

83. Rutherford B. Hayes

84. Grover Cleveland

85. Theodore Roosevelt

86. William H. Taft

87. William H. Taft

88. Woodrow Wilson

89. Woodrow Wilson

90. Warren G. Harding

91. Herbert Hoover

92. Herbert Hoover

93. Franklin D. Roosevelt

94. Eleanor Roosevelt

95. Eleanor Roosevelt

96. Eleanor Roosevelt

97. Harry S. Truman

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98. Harry S. Truman

99. Harry S. Truman

100. Dwight D. Eisenhower

101. Dwight D. Eisenhower

102. Jacqueline Kennedy

103. Lyndon B. Johnson

104. Lyndon B. Johnson

105. Richard Nixon

106. Richard Nixon

107. Richard Nixon

108. Gerald Ford

109. Gerald Ford

110. Gerald Ford

111. Gerald Ford and George Bush

112. Ronald Reagan

113. Ronald Reagan

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114. Ronald Reagan

115. Ronald Reagan

116. Ronald Reagan

117. Ronald Reagan

118. George Bush

119. George Bush

120. George Bush

121. Hillary Clinton

122. Bill Clinton Starting Bid $200

123. Hillary and Chelsea Clinton

124. Bill and Hillary Clinton

125. Bill Clinton

126. Bill Clinton

127. Bill Clinton

128. George W. Bush

129. Barack Obama

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notables

Declaration of Independence Signers Boldly signed in 1786 as president of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania

130. Benjamin Franklin. Choice partly-printed DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 12 x 7, June 12, 1786. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania document attesting that William Webb is “a Notary and Tabellion Public in and for the said Commonwealth, duly appointed and commissioned.”

Beautifully signed on the left side in bold ink by Franklin and countersigned by James Trimble. The large seal affixed above Franklin’s signature remains fully intact. Attractively matted and framed with a portrait and printed description to an overall size of 21 x 19. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (horizontal folds lightly passing through the signature) and mild soiling; an extremely bright, crisp example of an official Franklin document. Franklin issued this document as president of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, a position analogous to the modern position of governor. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Hancock and the Boston selectmen pay for wood delivered to Rainsford’s Island 131. John Hancock. Manuscript DS one page, 7.5 x 7.25, No-

vember 15, 1767. A receipt for 10 cords of wood delivered by Samuel Hartley to the hospital on Rainsford’s Island, amounting to £6.16.0, in part, “We the subscribers hereby Certify that the above account is right cost, and charged, and the quantity of Wood the same as in year past.” Signed at the conclusion by Hancock and six other Boston selectmen. In very good condition, with partial separations along some of the intersecting folds and slight ink erosion to one of the other signatures. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

132. John Hancock. Partly-printed DS filled out in Hancock’s hand but unsigned, one page, 9 x 4.5, June 28, 1762. A bill of lading filled out by Hancock, incorporating his last name in “Thomas Hancock” in the first line. In part: “Shipped by the Grace of God, in good Order and well Condition’d, by Thomas Hancock by order of His Excellency Jeffery Amherst in and upon the good sloop called the Industry whereof is Master, under God, for this present Voyage, Lott Hall and now riding at Anchor in the Harbour of Boston and by God’s Grace bound for Halifax Nova Scotia to say, Twenty Six Bundles of Hay being mark’d and number’d as in the Margin, and are to be deliver’d in the like good Order, and well Condition’d, at the aforesaid Port of Halifax.” In fine condition, with expected document wear and several stray ink blots. Upon his graduation from Harvard in 1754, John Hancock entered his uncle Thomas’s business as a clerk. One of Boston merchant Thomas Hancock’s customers was the British government in Nova Scotia to whom he furnished vessels, food, and other supplies. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

133. Francis Hopkinson. Manuscript DS, signed

“Fra’s Hopkinson,” one page, 12.5 x 8, May 3, 1785. An order to examine a ship in the port of Philadelphia. In part: “Application having been made to Me by Richard Copplestone Master of the Ship or Vessel, called The Anna lately arrived from Bristol and now lying in this Port, for a Survey to be made on the said Ship...you are to estimate the Amount of Damage, Wastage or Loss, if any.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Hopkinson as Judge of the Admirality of the Court. In very good condition, with vertical folds reinforced on reverse, a vertical fold passing through a single letter of signature, uniform toning, a bit heavier along folds, and a couple trivial edge chips. Accompanied by the report of the survey of the ship Anna. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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American Politicians and Leaders 135. Pierce Butler. Soldier and statesman (1744–1822) who served in the Continental Congress, Constitutional Convention, and the US Senate. LS signed “P. Butler,” one page, 9 x 8, September 11, 1792. Letter to John Kean, cashier of the Bank of the United States. In full: “Enclosed I trouble you with a Power of Atty that you were so obliging to offer to accept for the purpose of remitting to Judge Bes.” Reverse bears an address panel in another hand. In fine condition, with paper loss to left edge from wax seal, intersecting folds, and a small pencil notation to top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Alexander Hamilton’s motion to include reparations for illegally freed slaves in the Treaty of Paris 136. Congressional Articles 1783. Contemporary manuscript copy of an article presented to the Continental Congress on May 26, 1783, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 8.75, protesting the British practice of carrying away slaves while evacuating from the United States. Proposed by Alexander Hamilton, these stipulations were added to the Treaty of Paris as part of Article 7. In part: “His Britannic Majesty shall with all convenient speed, and without causing any destruction or carrying away any Negroes or other property of the American Inhabitants, withdraw all his Armies, Garrisons & fleets from the said United States...And whereas a considerable Number of Negroes belonging to the Citizens of these States have been carried off...copies of the Letters between the Commander in Chief & Sir Guy Carleton and other papers on this subject be transmitted…to the Court of Great Britain, and take proper Measures for obtaining such Reparation as the Nature of the Case will admit.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds and moderate areas of staining affecting the overall appearance, though all writing remains legible.

During the Revolutionary War nearly 3000 slaves escaped from their masters and sought refuge behind British lines in New York, where commander Guy Carleton promised postwar freedom in exchange for military service. As the war reached its conclusion, Carleton oversaw the evacuation of these ‘black loyalists’ by ship to Nova Scotia as freedmen, which American leaders argued was tantamount to destruction or theft of property. In the preliminary draft of the Treaty of Paris, signed on November 30, 1782, the British agreed to withdraw quickly and cease this practice—Carleton, however, neglected these instructions and kept his promise, continuing to transport ex-slaves to their freedom. He said that if this proved to be an infraction of the treaty, then compensation would have to be paid by the British government—the reparations referred to in this document. The specificity of this proposed article demonstrates how the slave interest dominated the politics of the early republican period. Although Alexander Hamilton thought the practice of carrying off slaves was a violation of the treaty, he ultimately decided that it was more beneficial for the United States to continue to uphold the treaty rather than nullify it. A fascinating document from the conclusion of the American Revolution. Starting Bid $300

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137.

Thomas Fitzsimons. American

merchant and statesman (1741–1811) who represented Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress, the Constitutional Convention, and the US Congress. ALS signed “Thos. Fitzsimons,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, July 16, 1803. Letter to Samuel Buck. In part: “I have a letter from Mr. DeBlair of Washington requesting me to interest myself in obtaining for him the appointment as one of the Directors of yr Branch Bank…I take the liberty of requesting your attention to the subject.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light areas of toning from seal remnants. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Vote so that every aristocrat and despot in Europe shall know that the American Republic is not to be…destroyed and that his turn shall come” 138. Horace Greeley. Autograph manuscript, unsigned, one page, 7.5

x 12, entitled “How Shall I Vote?” This seemingly unpublished manuscript reads, in part: “Vote as Franz Sigel the honored patriot and gallant soldier who has backed in either hemisphere his devotion to Liberty and Right…

Vote to sustain and cheer the thousands and thousands of brave Germans who have shouldered arms in defense of their adopted country and of that Liberty which is the desire of all peoples and the glory of our own…

Vote so that every aristocrat and despot in Europe shall know that the American Republic is not to be…destroyed and that his turn shall come in due time!” Intersecting folds, a few creases, mounting remnants to reverse, and a couple small brushes, otherwise fine condition.

Though undated, this manuscript was seemingly written in 1869 during Franz Sigel’s campaign for Secretary of State in New York. A popular and hardworking German immigrant with extensive military experience, he quickly climbed the ranks of the US Army at the start of the Civil War—earning a promotion to major general in less than a year, with the endorsement of President Lincoln, who was actively seeking the support of anti-slavery, pro-Union immigrants. He went on to take command of the Department of West Virginia in 1864, opening the Valley Campaigns and launching the unsuccessful invasion of the Shenandoah Valley. After the war, he ran on the Republican ticket for Secretary of State of New York in 1869, enjoying the support of the large German-American population as well as the key figures in Republican press—Thomas Nast, William Cullen Bryant, and Horace Greeley among them. A wonderfully rousing and patriotic plea to the masses. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Governor John Jay approves two acts to become laws, including the pardon of a convicted murderer 139. John Jay. American statesman (1745–1829) who served variously as president of the Continental Congress, diplomat, and, from 1789 to 1795, first chief justice of the Supreme Court. Manuscript DS one page, 7.5 x 6.5, February 14, 1800. Document from the Council of Revision reads, in full, “Resolved that it does not appear improper to the Council that the bill entitled, ‘An Act to pardon John Pastano for Murder,’ the bill entitled ‘An Act authorizing the Comptroller to allow certain charges in the Accounts of the Commissioners of Taxes’ should respectively become Laws of this State.” In fine condition, with some erased light pencil notations to top left corner. Signed into law by Jay during the 23rd session of the New York State Legislature, these two Acts mark his penultimate year as governor; later the same year he would unsuccessfully run in the presidential election, losing to fellow Federalist John Adams. Records show Pastano was pardoned for the muder of Mary Ann De Castro after being found insane. His scheduled execution was suspended, and he was confined to custody at Madeira.

An interesting document with excellent legal association from the nation’s first Chief Justice. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Spectacular photograph of Keller’s editor signing into her hand, her tutor standing close by 140. Helen Keller. Outstanding matte-finish

9.5 x 8 photo of Keller with her teacher, Anne Sullivan, and Anne’s husband, displayed in its original 11.25 x 9.75 presentation mat, signed on the mat in pencil, “Helen Keller,” and ink, “Anne S. Macy” and “John Macy.”

Nicely matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 15.25. In fine condition. Anne Sullivan is famously remembered as Keller’s instructor and lifelong companion since beginning to tutor her in 1887. This image was captured circa 1905 in the house that Keller and Sullivan purchased together in Wrentham, Massachusetts, while Keller was studying at Radcliffe. In 1905 Sullivan married Harvard professor and literary critic John Macy, who had helped in the editing and publication of Keller’s autobiography The Story of My Life. This superb photograph depicts Macy seated with a manuscript and signing into Keller’s hand, with Sullivan leaning over his shoulder. A rare, early piece signed by Keller and two of the most influential figures in her life. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Signed “Oct. 2, 1958, Harlem Hospital,” while recovering from an assassination attempt

141. Martin Luther King, Jr. Signed book: Stride Toward Freedom. First edition, second printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1958. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 230 pages. Signed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint, “Best Wishes, Martin Luther King, Jr., Oct. 2, 1958, Harlem Hospital.” Autographic condition: fine, with skipping to the name of the hospital. Book condition: VG/VG-.

King was at a book signing for Stride Toward Freedom in Harlem on September 20, 1958, when a mentally ill woman stabbed him in the chest with a letter opener in an assassination attempt that was almost fatal. He was rushed to the hospital and immediately went into emergency surgery to remove the blade, which was resting on his aorta such that even a sneeze could prove deadly—this formed the basis for the concluding theme of his famous ‘I’ve Been to the Mountaintop’ speech on April 3, 1968, the day before he was actually assassinated. King made a full recovery over several weeks at the hospital, where he signed this book for one of the attending nurses. An extraordinary association piece from a definitive moment in King’s life. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Scarce financial letter from a Founding Father 142. Robert Livingston, Sr. Lawyer, politician, and diplomat from New York (1746–1813).

Scarce ALS signed “R. R. Livingston,” one page, 6.25 x 8.25, June 18, 1784. Letter to Gerardus Bankes. In part: “I should esteem it a favor if you w’d return in your hands as much as will satisfy my demands upon the treasury & let me know by the bearer…how much I may expect to receive.” Intersecting folds with light toning and unobtrusive staining to edges, otherwise fine condition. At this time, Livingston was serving as chancellor of New York, an office he held from 1777 to 1801; in this position he administered the Oath of Office to George Washington in 1789, as there were not yet any Supreme Court justices to oversee the proceedings. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

As the winter of 1779 approaches, Pickering attempts to secure funds for “clothes at Newport if the enemy should evacuate that place” 143. Timothy Pickering. Revolutionary War-dated LS, one page,

7.25 x 8, October 26, 1779. Letter written to an unknown recipient. In part, “We have received your letter hinting at the expectation of buying clothes at Newport if the enemy should evacuate that place. Certainly no time should be lost in purchasing these upon the arrival of this event; and upon the first notice of it we will exert ourselves in procuring & sending you money also draw upon the Board for any Sum you can negotiate.

We should have written you on the subject of the Clothing ordered by the…General to be sent by you to Springfield; but he informed us he had transmitted you fresh orders to retain the same.” A small notation (perhaps by the letter’s recipient) in the lower left reads, “We have no authority to purchase clothes for officers nor money to pay for them you must purchase none as our agt.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, and some light edge wear.

Since late 1777, Pickering served on the Continental Board of War, a special standing committee formed to oversee the Army’s administration, including the acquisition and distribution of supplies requested by regiments throughout the colonies. Attempting to purchase much needed clothing “at Newport [Delaware] if the enemy should evacuate that place,” as another harsh winter approached, Pickering faced the familiar response: “We have no authority to purchase clothes for officers nor money to pay for them.” Even General Washington, setting up quarters a hundred miles north in Morristown, New Jersey, would suffer the cold months without desperately needed supplies, resulting in widespread desertions, low morale, and frequent attempts at mutiny. An interesting letter regarding one of the Continental Army’s constant challenges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“When I left Washington the political sky was so bright that no one could think of clouds” 144.

Texas: Sam Houston. Choice ALS,

four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, Huntsville, Texas, October 8, 1853. Letter to Secretary of the Senate Asbury Dickins.

In part: “It has been wonderful so far as I can judge at this distance, from the focus of National wants, to see the changes in relation to our Excellent President…

When I left Washington the political sky was so bright that no one could think of clouds, nor do I know there are any…Please let me into the light of it, before I go on, for here we are far off, and news reaches us slowly...

You will no doubt recollect Gov. Taney, my self, and others spoke to you about Major E. J. Cleveland, of Conn. for a situation in your office, and a good one too.

Now my Dear Sir, this is the only one, in whose bringing forward, to you, I ever had any hand, and on whom my heart has been set…

He is truthful, capable honest, and one of the purest Democrats on the Globe.

I do rely upon you to give him a situation, that will be worthy of his talents, and capacity, as well as his strict honor.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and show-through from writing to opposing sides.

In this lengthy and fascinating letter, Houston discusses the political situation in Washington and the fledgling US mail system—in March 1853, Franklin Pierce had replaced Millard Fillmore as president, and Houston approved of the administration thus far. Although things were calm in Washington when he returned home to Texas, tensions would soon heighten—at the start of 1854, the Kansas–Nebraska Act was introduced to the Senate, and Houston correctly predicted its result, saying that he feared he would see his ‘beloved South go down in the unequal contest, in a sea of blood and smoking ruin.’ Though he and President Pierce were fellow Democrats, Houston dissented from the party and was one of just two Southern senators to vote against the act. A gorgeously penned and very rare letter, enhanced by its interesting content.

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Supreme Court Justices

146. Harry A. Blackmun. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from

1970 until 1994, best known as the author of the Court’s opinion in Roe v. Wade (1908–1999).

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, December 22, 1988.

Letter to Steven E. Schier, professor of political science at Carleton College. In part: “I expect to be in Washington on February 15. The Court is not sitting that day, but, if you wish, I would be glad to meet with your group…Would your group be interested in having a tour of the Court building?” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Marshall’s landmark early victory in a 1786 Lord Fairfax lawsuit 147. John Marshall. ADS, signed “J. Marshall,” one page, 7.25 x 5.5, May 22, 1790. A financial document. In full: “Recd from Mr. Isaac Hite fifty shillings the moity of a fee due to me from the commissioners appointed to ascertain the rents & profits of the lands recovered by the Hites & others from the representatives of the late Lord Fairfax & others which moity it was agreed Mr. Hite should pay to me & deduct it from the sum to be paid to the said commissioners by him.” In very good condition, with small repaired edge separations to intersecting folds, an area of repaired paper loss to the left edge with two affected letters filled in, chipping to edges, and a bit of brushing and mirroring to ink. Accompanied by an engraved portrait.

Referring to a lawsuit fifty years in the making, this document concerns a payment for Marshall’s legal services. Jost Hite had secured rights to 40,000 acres worth of land in the Shenandoah Valley back in 1731 and was permitted to pick and choose the best tracts, rather than a single wide swath. Lord Thomas Fairfax, the owner of the millions of acres comprising Northern Neck, charged that Hite’s ‘gerrymandering’ of the property constituted ‘conspicuous trespass upon his proprietary rights’ and initiated the Fairfax vs. Hite lawsuit. When Jost Hite died in 1760, Isaac Hite continued the legal battle and the General Court sided with the Hites in 1769 and 1771, triggering a Fairfax appeal. Fairfax passed away in 1781 while the case was still pending but in 1786, Marshall represented the tenants of Lord Fairfax and won his case and from this time he maintained the leadership of the bar of Virginia. This was a landmark case early in his legal career that established him as a formidable lawyer, eventually leading to his significant 1801 appointment as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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American West After his famed frontier exploits, Carson’s final post as Fort Garland commander 148. Kit Carson. American scout and soldier (1809–1868) who takes a place among the most colorful personalities in the Old West.

Ink signature, “C. Carson,” on an off-white 4 x 1.75 lightly-lined slip clipped from a letter, with his rank penned below in another hand, “Brevet Brig. Gen. U. S. Vols., Commanding Battalion.” Matted and framed with four images to an overall size of 11.5 x 16.5. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), light toning and soiling, and slight show-through from docketing to reverse, otherwise fine condition. This signature dates to late in Carson’s life, as it was not until after the Civil War in October 1865 that he was awarded the rank of brevet brigadier general, ‘for gallantry in the battle of Valverde, and for distinguished conduct and gallantry in the wars against the Mescalero Apaches and against the Navajo Indians of New Mexico.’ Carson was then given command of Fort Garland at the foot of Mt. Blanca in southern Colorado, resigning after one year due to his declining health. A rare and exceedingly desirable autograph from the great frontiersman. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Exceptional Cody family oversized photo: “To Sister May, from Brother, W. F. Cody” 149. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. Exceptional 9.5 x 7.5 photo of Cody and his daughter Irma in a horse-drawn carriage, affixed to the original 14.75 x 12.25 photographer’s mount, signed and inscribed at the top of the mount in black ink, “To Sister May, from Brother, W. F. Cody, Xmas 1894.”

Scattered surface marks, a small tear to the lower left corner of the mount, and scattered dings and soiling to mount, otherwise fine condition. The image was captured by the Stacy studio of Brooklyn with the Codys posed in front of a hand-painted Wild West Show arena backdrop at Ambrose Park, where he performed from May 12, 1894, through October 1894. This mounted portrait descended directly through the Cody family, inherited by his great-granddaughter and given on loan to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center of the West for most of the last half of the 20th century. Mary Hannah ‘May’ Cody was Buffalo Bill’s youngest sister, who was responsible for selecting his burial site atop Lookout Mountain. A rare oversized photo with an excellent intimate personal association. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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150. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. Hand-

some unsigned oversized 8.25 x 13.25 gelatin silver portrait of Cody wearing a cowboy hat by Charlie Fitch, presented in its original frame to an overall size of 12.5 x 17.5. In fine condition, with scattered marks and dings to the frame.

A fantastic crystal-clear image of the iconic Western showman. Originates from the Dan Hardesty Wild West Museum collection. Starting Bid $200

152. Josie Earp. Capti-

vating matte-finish 4 x 10.5 gelatin silver photo of Wyatt Earp’s wife Josie, showing her dressed in a sheer robe.

Blindstamped at the bottom with photographer’s credits, “Kaloma” and “Copyright, 1914—P.N. Co.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 7.5 x 14.5. Some surface spotting to the lower portion of the image and one corner partially detached from frame, otherwise fine condition. Originates from the Dan Hardesty Wild West Museum collection. Starting Bid $200

151. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. Vivid color 11 x 9 chromolithographic print depicting Buffalo Bill dismounted from his horse, both dressed in fabulous vibrant Western garb. Produced by the Ketterlinus Lithograph Manufacturing Co. and presented in a period frame to an overall size of 18 x 16. In fine condition. Cody is generally portrayed atop his trusty steed, making this a particularly interesting image. Originates from the Dan Hardesty Wild West Museum collection. Starting Bid $200

Eight rare gambling chips from Earp’s gold rush saloon 153. Wyatt Earp. Collection of eight bone gambling chips from the Dexter Saloon in various colors and denominations, measuring approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, including two “500” green chips, three “100” white chips, two “50” red chips, and one purple “25” chip. Each bears the denomination etched on both sides, with one side reading “Dexter Saloon, Nome.” Also includes a 3.5 x 2 Dexter Saloon business card naming Earp and his partner C. E. Hoxsie as the proprietors. In fine condition, with various scratches and scuffs as expected with used chips. Excited by the prospect of the Klondike gold rush, Earp moved to Alaska and built the Dexter Saloon in 1899. Business flourished with the influx of treasure hunters and Earp returned to California in 1901, having become rich through his successful business venture. A highly desirable set of these extremely rare relics from Earp’s saloon. Originates from the Dan Hardesty Wild West Museum collection. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 47

154. Gamblers and Gunslingers. Two original tintypes, both approximately 2.5 x 3.5, one showing a group of four men playing cards and drinking around a small table; the other showing six men posing together, a couple of them smoking cigars, and one pointing a revolver at the man next to him. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200 155. Geronimo. Un-

signed 5.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Geronimo by William Irwin, showing the legednary warrior in a fringed leather shirt while holding a revolver.

Period pencil notations on the reverse read, “Geronimo. The notorious Apache Chief now a Prisoner of War at Ft. Sill.” Also bears a pencil identification notation at the top of the mount. In very good condition, with soiling and chipping to the mount, a trimmed bottom edge, chip to the upper left corner of the photo, and some stray ink marks at the bottom; the majority of flaws are confined to the mount, leaving the wonderful image largely unaffected. Originates from the Dan Hardesty Wild West Museum collection. Starting Bid $200

156. Chief John Grass: Frank Bennett Fiske.

Chief of the Blackfoot Sioux (1836–1918) who fought at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Exquisite matte-finish 7.75 x 11.25 portrait of Chief John Grass in a traditional Native American headdress, signed on the reverse in black ink by the photographer, “Chief John Grass, Sioux, Photo by Frank Bennett Fiske, Fort Yates, N. Da.” An unobtrusive crease to the lower left corner and uniformly trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Frank Bennett Fiske was an early photographer born at Fort Bennett in the Dakota Territory, spending most of his life in the Fort Yates area.

He was best known for his rich, detailed portraits of Native American Indians, for which he won the North Dakota Art Award in 1950. Starting Bid $200

157. John Wesley Hardin. John Wesley Hardin’s rawhide stagecoach trunk, 14 x 8.5 x 8.5, constructed of wood with brown rawhide tacked to the exterior and a soft cloth lining the interior.

The top of the trunk is tacked with his initials, “JH,” separated by a diamond design, and the front is tacked to form two hearts and a rectangle surrounding the locking metal latch. General expected wear, otherwise fine condition. Originates from the Dan Hardesty Wild West Museum collection. Starting Bid $200

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159. Jesse James. Fantas-

158. John Wesley Hardin. Section of wood from the house of John Wesley Hardin, 4 x 2.5 x .5, taken from a board that had been a part of the ‘honeymoon’ cottage that he and his bride, Jane Bowen, moved into following their marriage on February 27, 1872. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from a Dewitt County, Texas, judge describing the history of the house and this wood in particular, which was retrieved when the cottage was being torn down.

Originates from the collection of Dan Hardesty, who founded the Wild West Museum of Franklin, Pennsylvania, in 1984. Starting Bid $200

tic color 18 x 28 poster advertising a traveling show based on the exploits of the legendary American outlaw, entitled, “The Sensational Western Life Drama: Jesse James, The Missouri Outlaw.” The poster depicts several people being held at gunpoint and a cabin on fire in the background.

Printed by The Donaldson Litho Co. Framed to an overall size of 20.75 x 31. A few edge tears and scattered stains, otherwise fine condition. Originates from the Dan Hardesty Wild West Museum collection. Oversized. Starting Bid $200

The Kemp Sisters’ turn-of-the-century “Superb Western Spectacle” 160. Kemp Sisters. Double-sided 10.5 x 28 poster advertising the Kemp

Sisters’ ‘Frontier Exhibition,’ billing it as “A Superb Western Spectacle” with “More Realism Than Any Other Exhibition!” The exhibition is said to feature horse-riding, marksmen, Indians, a parade, a cowgirl band, and various other shows and activities. The poster is sandwiched between glass panels for both viewing and stability. Fragile overall toning, several separations, and areas of chipping, otherwise very good condition. The show began as Kemp Brothers’ Show in 1899, but their sisters Lida and Mida thrilled audiences so much with their riding, roping, stunting, and shooting that they soon changed the name of the show. Originates from the Dan Hardesty Wild West Museum collection. Starting Bid $200

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161. Two Guns White Calf. Black-

foot chief (1872–1934) best known for the durable though stillcontroversial claim that he served as one of the models for sculptor James Earle Fraser in creating the composite Native American portrait on the ‘Buffalo’ nickel. Wonderful pearlfinish 6.5 x 4.75 photo of Two Guns White Calf seated with a small child at the base of a teepee, signed on the reverse in black ink with his traditional three-character pictogram of two rifles and a horned calf. Inscribed below in another hand stating that the photo was presented by Two Guns White Calf and was taken at Glacier Park on July 28, 1929. In very good condition, with irregular toning and scattered soiling to reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“As soon as I catch up to the killers of your brother, they will be punished with all severity,” Villa vows, “especially the one nicknamed ‘El Chiquirrin,’ who will be shot” 162. Francisco ‘Pancho’ Villa. TLS in

Spanish, signed “Francisco Villa,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, Ejercito del Norte letterhead, October 3, 1915. Letter to General Felipe Riveros. In part (translated): “With great dismay I learned that a member of the military escort of General Jose Rodriguez treacherously assassinated your beloved brother, don Jesus.

With these lines, I beg you to kindly accept my sentiments of sincere condolences…On my behalf, I assure you with all sincerity that I am going to be very attentive to what you are telling me. And as soon as I catch up to the killers of your brother, they will be punished with all severity, and especially the one nicknamed ‘El Chiquirrin,’ who will be shot.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds with partial edge separations, one repaired with heavily toned tape just above the signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Felipe Riveros was the governor of Sinaloa who had recently aligned himself with Villa’s cause. His brother Jesus, one of his chief aides, was assassinated on September 30, 1915, prompting Villa’s letter promising revenge. As he promises here, Villa dispatched another letter on October 8th, writing to inform Riveros that they had ‘made an example of the murderer.’ Villa’s stronghold on the northern regions of Mexico would soon end after suffering substantial losses in battle, and by the end of the year he was on the run from the United States Army. A fantastic letter from a crucial turning point in Villa’s revolutionary goals, highlighting his ruthlessness against his enemies. Starting Bid $500 50 | May 13, 2015 | NOTABLES

Notorious Figures and Lawmen

163. John Wilkes Booth. Desirable printed broadside playbill, 5.75 x 12.75, advertising Booth’s last performance in The Coriscan Brothers at the Boston Museum on February 14, 1863. The broadside prominently bills Booth at the top, reading: “Farewell Appearance of J. Wilkes Booth, On which occasion he will close the most Brilliant Star Engagement in the history of the Museum, in his admired impersonations of the Twin Brothers, Fabian and Luis dei Franchi! In the celebrated Drama of the Corsican Brothers!” Framed to an overall size of 6.75 x 13.75. In very good condition, overall wrinkling and some dampstaining. Starting Bid $200

Oswald-addressed May Day envelope from the Warren Commission

164. Lee Harvey Oswald. Hand-addressed May Day pictorial airmail envelope, 6.25 x 4.5, addressed by Oswald to his brother, “U.S.A., Fort Worth, Texas, 7313 Davenport St., Robert Oswald,” adding his own return address in Cyrillic [translated], “Minsk 29, ul. Kalinina, House 4-24, L. H. Oswald.” Reverse bears a postmark of Fort Worth, April 17, 1962. In fine condition. This envelope was part of Warren Commission Exhibit No. 317 and was previously held in the collection of Dr. John K. Lattimer, who examined medical evidence and performed ballistic tests for the investigation. Accompanied by a photocopy of the letter originally enclosed. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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165. John Dillinger and J. Edgar Hoover. Original wanted poster for Dillinger

issued in 1934 by J. Edgar Hoover for a violation of the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act, 7.5 x 7.75, showing Dillinger’s fingerprints and both of his mugshots, listing a physical description, his alias “Frank Sullivan,” and his criminal history, including arrests for assault, bank robbery, and murder. The bottom states that Dillinger is wanted for “feloniously and knowingly transporting Ford V-8 four door sedan…from Crown Point, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois.” Includes a TLS by J. Edgar Hoover, one page, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, March 21, 1938, responding to an autograph request. Handsomely double-matted and framed with an image of Hoover to an overall size of 34 x 18. Some foxing and soiling to the wanted poster, otherwise overall fine condition. Oversized. Starting Bid $200

166. William M. ‘Boss’ Tweed. Partly-printed DS, signed “W. M. Tweed,” one page, 8.25 x 14, August 22, 1867. Receipt for a payment of $230.75 for a purchase of office supplies for New York’s 3rd District General Court, including: “1 Ledger,” “1 Day Book,” “500 Letter Envelopes,” “1 Gross Rubber Bands,” “25 Sheets Blotting,” and “1 Doz Sealing Wax.” Moderate creases and wrinkling to left edge and partial separations to horizontal storage folds, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

167. Robert Stroud. Notorious criminal (1890–1963) who, while imprisoned, became a self-educated authority on birds and earned the nickname ‘The Birdman of Alcatraz.’ ALS signed “Bob, Robert stroud 594,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8 x 10, January 23, 1955. Letter to his half-sister Mamie, in part: “When I was a child, he [his father] and I never did get along. Mother, because of her maternal jealousy had taught me to hate him…I heard he was broke, I wrote to him and we became good friends…

Of course he was probably a little crazy, but it is a funny thing, I’ve always got on rather well with crazy people.

Maybe it is a recognition of kindred spirits.” Also signed

by Stroud at the top of the first page in the address field.

The letter bears several red pencil notations in another hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Businessmen Original drafts of the publisher’s poetry

Celebrating the oil tycoon’s contributions to Cleveland

168. William Randolph Hearst. Seven

pages of poetry handwritten by Hearst, the first in pencil on five sheets and the other in ink on two sheets. The pencil poem, apparently an ode to his favorite restaurant in Spain, in part: “Did you ever have coffee / more creamy / hot and steamy / than that is / You’re a practised and / persistent eater / Did you ever taste ham / that was sweeter / Or bread that is whiter / Or rolls that are lighter / Than those that they serve / you at Ronda.” The second, in part: “Will you walk into my parlor / said the poppie to the kids / It’s a place to rest your bodies / and a place to hang your lids / You can drink a whiskey cocktail / or enjoy the cup that cheers / And there are no smells and noises / to remind you of Tangiers.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by three unsigned typescripts of the second poem. In an interesting association, Hearst used a church in Ronda, Spain, as the basis for the design of his famous Hearst Castle. Hearst enjoyed writing poetry throughout his entire life, sharing it with close friends but rarely publishing it himself. Provenance: William Collier Family Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

169. John D. Rockefeller. Signed book: Forest Hill, September

26, 1905. Limited edition, numbered 99/425. Cleveland: The Vinson and Korner Co., 1905. Hardcover, 7.5 x 10. Nicely signed in the lower border of the frontispiece portrait in blue pencil, “John D. Rockefeller.”

The colophon notes that this example was presented to Mr. H. P. Dyer.

Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. The book commemorates a gathering held to honor Rockefeller’s contributions to the city of Cleveland, where he spent his adolescence and built his first business in the early 1860s. Thanks to Rockefeller, by the end of the Civil War Cleveland had become one of the five main oil refining centers in the US. The book features the brief addresses given at the event as well as the facsimile signatures of the attendees. A scarce and exceptional limited edition commemorating the great industrialist’s achievements. Starting Bid $200

170. Henry Villard. American journalist, publisher,

and railway tycoon (1835–1900). ALS in German, signed “Heinrich,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 6.5, December 5, 1883. Letter to his cousin Rose, in part (translated): “My banker in Frankfurt will again forward you a memento of my wife and me, which I beg you share with your brother, and accept our best wishes for the festive season. There you are readers of the Cologne Gazette, so you have probably seen what great adventures the last few months have brought me. I often marvel even beyond what I have had the privilege [to do], and it seems to me that I enjoy the satisfaction of completing a great life’s work to quite a degree, as people rarely do, as with satisfaction of the past, I can say with confidence and look forward to the future.” In fine condition, with brushing and spreading to ink in the signature. This letter was written during a very important period in Villard’s life—he had acquired the New York Evening Post and The Nation, his railroad line to the Pacific Ocean had just opened, and he would soon help his friend Thomas Edison found General Electric. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Scientists and Inventors 171. Francois Arago. French Catalan mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and politician (1786-1853). ALS in French, signed “F. Arago,” one page, 8 x 10.25, August 25, 1839. Letter to an Italian astronomer and mathematician Giovanni Plana, director of the observatory of Turin, recommending French officer and engineer Guillaume Piobert. In part (translated): “He is an officer full of merits with whom, in addition, you can talk about transcendental analysis, mechanics, astronomy, physics and you shall never be afraid not to be understood.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Arago’s hand. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), light soiling, and toning from the wax seal, otherwise fine condition. This dates to the same week that Arago revealed the revolutionary processes behind Louis Daguerre’s photographic experiments before a joint session of the Academie des Sciences and the Academie des Beaux-Arts. Good content with several desirable scientific associations.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

172. Alexander Graham Bell. TNS, one page, 5.5 x 2.75, no date. Brief

response to an autograph request. In full: “In response to your request for my autograph, which has been forwarded to me from Washington, I am very glad to hand you my signature hereon.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), one small edge separation, and a block of toning affecting the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Early handwritten scientific notes from the Nobel winner

173. Henri Becquerel. French physicist (1852–1908) whose experiments with uranium salts led to the discovery of spontaneous radioactivity; for this breakthrough he shared the 1903 Nobel Prize for Physics with Marie and Pierre Curie. Unsigned handwritten notes in ink and pencil, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.25, January 20, 1883. Scientific notes on “Small long rods,” with several different tables of information. The third table provides the “Intensity,” “Temporary” and “Permanent” for a variety of different steel types, including “Tungsten steel,” “Chromed steel,” “Double bell steel,” and “Bell steel.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and light creases. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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174. John Dalton. English chemist, meteorologist, and physicist (1766–1844) best known for his pioneering work in the development of modern atomic theory. Third-person ALS signed within the text “J. Dalton,” one page, 4.75 x 6.5, dated Manchester, April 14, 1825. Letter to Reverend J. Corrie, in full: “J. Dalton presents his respects to the Rev. Mr. Corrie & begs he will do him the favour to accept of the accompanying portrait & two small pamphlets.” Second integral page bears an address panel written in Dalton’s hand. Light scattered soiling and paper loss to second integral page from removed wax seal, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Excellent letter to a fellow researcher, as understanding of DNA grows 175. DNA: Francis Crick. Two TLSs: a TLS

signed “Francis Crick,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Salk Institute letterhead, September 22, 1977. Letter of recommendation for Dr. Hans Joachim Lipps. In part: “Dr. Hans Lipps has asked me to write a few words in support of his proposal to study the molecular biology of ciliates with especial reference to gene regulation…I know Dr. Lipps personally since he has worked at my old laboratory…he has an excellent grasp of the opportunities and difficulties of working on ciliates…and a good idea of problems of general importance, not merely for ciliates but for eucaryotes in general…this sort of work on ciliates is a neglected field and deserves more support. No doubt ciliates are not quite the same as most other eucaryotes, but then the phages T4 and ? are not the same as a typical procaryote. This has not meant that they have proved of no value for fundamental biological research. Ciliates may prove to be equally as useful.”

The second TLS of the same date, signed “Francis,” is the transmittal letter to Dr. Lipps for this recommendation. In overall fine condition, with light creases. Lipps did eventually get funding for his studies of ciliates and published a well-known paper in 1996, ‘Macronucleus structure and macronucleus development in hypotrichous ciliates,’ in which he explains how studying ciliates provides an unusual opportunity to study the ways in which DNA sequences can be manipulated in a differentiating cell. Crick’s understated closing remark on the importance of “phages T4 and ?” should not go unnoticed—it was in observing mutations of the T4 phage that Crick demonstrated the triplet nature of the genetic code, one of the steps along the way to understanding DNA structure. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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While compiling “the new English edition of The Origin,” Darwin considers translating “The Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle” and other works 176. Charles Darwin. LS signed “Ch. Darwin,” five pages on three

sheets, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, April 4, 1866. Letter to Rudolf Suchsland, the son of German publisher Friedrich Emil Suchsland.

In full: “I have not heard from Mr. Schweizerbart so cannot give a definitive answer to your father; but the more I think on the subject the more I feel that I am bound not in any way to support another edition. For this reason alone I am sorry to say that I cannot offer to send clean sheets of the new English edition of The Origin as they are printed off; and the corrections & additions are so numerous that they c’d be sent in no other way. With respect to your enquiry about my other works; in your list you give the same book twice over with different titles.

My Journal of Researches &c was translated in 1844 into German by Dr. Diefenbach (Viewig & Sons Braunschweig) but the translation was made from the first English edition. The 2nd Ed. was considerably condensed & improved & was published under the above title of ‘Journal of Researches’ & has had so very large a sale in English (viz. 10,000 copies) that it might possibly be worth re-translating into German.

The Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle is a very large book with most expensive illustrations. My work on Cirripedia consists of 2 thick Vols with numerous illustrations. It is obviously out of the question to think of translating either of these works.

My geological works consist of 3 thin Vols, now I believe always sold

by Smith & Elder bound together in one thick Vol. These consist of‘The Structure & distribution of Coral Reefs.’ This is a work of some interest, & if my name had formerly been known in Germany and have been worth translation. The other two parts consist of ‘Geological observe. on Volcanic Island’ & ‘Geolog. Observ. on South America.’

My work on the contrivances by which orchids are fertilized has been translated into German—at towards the close of last year I published in the Journal of the Linnean Soc. & separately a little book on the ‘Movements & habits of Climbing Plants,’ of which I send you a copy. I cannot suppose that this w’d be worth translation, although formerly 2 little books appeared in Germany on this subject, & I may add that this treatise has been highly spoken of by Botanists. If it were translated, which I repeat I do not think w’d answer, it might be worth while to add three papers by me published in the Linnean Journal on a very curious subject namely Dimorphism & Trimorphism in plants & which has been a good deal discussed in German scientific periodicals. I will write again as soon as I hear from Mr. Schweizerbart but I have hardly any doubt that he will agree to my proposals.”

In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), scattered soiling and creases (heaviest to last page), a tear to the top edge of the last page (passing through a few words in the first three lines), and a small area of paper loss to one corner.

At this time Darwin was preparing his fourth English edition of Origin of Species at the request of his publisher, which was significantly revised from the original and published in November 1866. After first publishing it in 1859, Darwin’s concepts and personal renown had spread worldwide throughout both the scientific and lay communities.

His work was hotly debated throughout Germany, and Suchsland wrote to Darwin to suggest that he authorize a renewed translation—the last German version of Origin of Species having been published in 1863—as inaccuracies in the text led some of his theories to be widely misunderstood. This letter reveals both the diversity of scientific subjects in Darwin’s corpus and his business acumen in discussing the commercial viability of his own work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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177. Thomas Edison. Color postcard depicting Edison’s

birthplace in Milan, Ohio, 5.25 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen, “Thomas A Edison.” Collector’s notation below indicates that it was received on October 23, 1912. Some light wear to corners, slight soiling, and the signature a shade light, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

178. Thomas Edison. Ink ‘um-

brella’ signature, “Thos A. Edison,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2 clipped slip. Affixed to a slightly larger card. Central horizontal fold (passing through the ‘umbrella’), slight discoloration from mounting adhesive, and a couple small areas of surface loss and mounting remnants along edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

179. Thomas Edison. Edison

Botanical Research Corporation business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, “Thos. A. Edison,” payable to H. Nehrling for $53.85, March 22, 1928. Two light folds passing through letters of his signature, and expected bank stamps and cancellation holes (affecting the first letter of the signature), otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

180. Thomas Edison. Iconic matte-finish 7 x 9 head-andshoulders portrait of Edison by Walter Scott Shinn, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To my friend Samuel Colgate, October 25, 1925, Thos. A. Edison.” In fine condition, with a few surface creases and evenly trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Handsome photo inscribed to a classical pianist 181. Albert Einstein. Striking matte-finish 4 x 5.75 bust-length

portrait of Einstein affixed to its original 6.25 x 8.25 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen (translated), “[Youra] Guller, the wonderful performer, in gratitude, Albert Einstein 1928.”

Also signed on the mount in pencil by the photographer, John Graudenz. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 12.75 x 17.5. In very good condition, with the recipient’s first name scratched out and a repaired tear to the lower right corner of the mount. Guller was a prominent classical pianist and had on occasion played Mozart violin and piano sonatas with Einstein. The physicist’s love of classical music is well known and he was an adept violinist—he often remarked that if he were not a scientist, he would have been a musician. As both a wonderful photograph and a testament to his favorite pastime, this is an especially fitting Einstein piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Greeted with “confidence in the experimental grounding of the Theory of Relativity,” Einstein is welcomed to the University Club of Pasadena 182. Albert Einstein. TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 8.5, California Institute of Technology letterhead, February 24, 1931.

Untranslated letter to Charles E. St. John, thanking him for making him an honorary member of the University Club of Pasadena. Affixed to a slightly larger cardstock sheet. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), various blocks of toning, and a paperclip mark to the upper left. Accompanied by an unsigned typed statement by St. John on University Club of Pasadena letterhead, January 26, 1931, apologizing for the absence of two professors at an event where Einstein was a special guest, stating that “Both expressed their entire confidence in the experimental grounding of the Theory of Relativity.”

In 1931, Einstein took his first visiting professorship position at Caltech in Pasadena. He was greatly impressed with the research being done at the nearby Mount Wilson Observatory, where astronomers Charles E. St. John and Edwin Hubble had recently discovered the red shift effect and were working towards their conclusion that the universe was expanding. One of the University Club’s most active members, St. John welcomed Einstein to the group, and the physicist honored them with an address at the start of the year. An excellent scientific and intellectual association from Einstein’s time in Pasadena. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Recalling a nostalgic past: “Much time has gone by since we were squatting in that marvelous crate at the Munich courtyard and played ship” 183. Albert Einstein. ALS in German, signed “Albert,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 11, 1952.

Letter to his cousin Alfred. In full (translated): “Thank you for relaying the sad news, we had already heard it from Alice. Even though, is it really so sad? We too are ready for departure without passports and without any luggage. And once departed, everything will fall into place all by itself. Much time has gone by since we were squatting in that marvelous crate at the Munich courtyard and played ship. You were a splendid captain, I can vouch to that. Later on, fate led me to cross my path again in Arau with Robert and we both fell in love with Maja’s future sister-in-law. All of that is over and done with, seems as if it never had happened. I am feeling very sorry for Alice. She is suffering greatly and from afar her condition does not look very promising. At any rate it is fortunate that you are still there for her. I suppose too that Ogden is the personification of the ideal divorced gentleman.” Also bears a two-line postscript written by “Margaret” at the bottom of the page: “Cordial greetings! (Do you still remember who I am?).” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a trivial chip to one edge.

Writing that he has heard “the sad news”—seemingly of his cousin Robert Koch’s death—from his other cousin Alice, Einstein recalls their early boyhood days together in Munich. Born in 1879, Albert and Robert were the same age and thus spent a good deal of time together, from playing on a pretend boat as children to rooming together with Jost and Pauline Winteler during their adolescence in Arau while attending the Aargau Cantonal School. Einstein fell in love with the Wintelers’ eighteen-year-old daughter Marie, who he mentions as his sister Maja’s “future sister-in-law.” Following in Albert’s footsteps, Maja also went to school in Arau and fell for the Winteler’s son, eventually marrying him.

Between his poetic memories of past relationships and his peaceful concept of death as a trip without luggage or passports, this is a positively remarkable and intimately personal letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500 60 | May 13, 2015 | NOTABLES

Fantastic portrait inscribed

by Albert and sister Maja 184. Albert Einstein.

Exceptional matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 photo of Einstein in a serene head-and-shoulders pose, signed and inscribed in the margins in fountain pen in German (translated): “Dear Robert! My heartfelt congratulations, and thanks for the tears. Does not seem possible it’s been half a century since we were together at Arau! It all went by so fast, yet one would not wish living through it again. Most cordially, Your Albert,” adding a date of April 18, 1949. Also signed and inscribed in the remaining area on the front by his sister, “We lovingly are thinking of you, dear Robert, and wish you much luck. Maja.”

The reverse is stamped by photographer John D. Schiff of New York, and also signed and inscribed in fountain pen by two others, “Dear Boby: We are affectionately thinking about you in Princeton—and are speaking about the old time.

Alice,” and “Dear Boby—All of us were talking a lot of you today and I too want to send you my most cordial wishes and greetings, Your Margaret.” In fine condition, with some light scattered creases (two to the facial area of the image) and insignificant dings to corner tips.

Accompanied by a small leather presentation folder.

The recipient of this photo was Einstein’s cousin and friend Robert Koch. He and Robert had attended the Aargau Cantonal School together in 1896, both rooming with the Winteler family in Image is larger than actual size.

Argau. The additional autographs of members of the Einstein family make this an absolutely unique piece. Maja, who joins her older brother in signing on the front, is often said to have been Einstein’s only childhood friend. Alice Koch, a cousin on his mother’s side, also inscribes the reverse, along with a “Margaret” who seems to have spent a lot of time with the Einsteins. A spectacular portrait signed by the genius and his family. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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187. Pierre-Simon Laplace.

185. Sebastian Kneipp.

Bavarian priest (1821–1897) who pioneered naturopathic medicine, particularly a form of hydrotherapy known as the Kneipp cure. Appealing 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet threequarter-length portrait of Kneipp, signed in the lower right in black ink, “S. Kneipp.”

Published by Julius Grimm of Offenburg. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

ANS in French, signed “M’is De Laplace,” one page, 4.75 x 3.5, June 22, 1822.

Untranslated note to M. Nicolet, inviting him to dine next Sunday. In very good condition, with mounting remnants and some toning and soiling to the left side. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

188. Samuel Thomas von Sommering. German

186. Pierre-Simon Laplace. French scholar

whose work was important to the development of mathematics, statistics, physics, and astronomy (1749–1827).

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Laplace,” one page, 7 x 9.25, November 22, 1799.

Document as minister of the interior. In full (translated): “Good to take the number of three thousand copies like the last model.” In fine condition, with expected document wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

physician and anatomist (1755–1830) who discovered the macula in the retina of the human eye and is also known for his investigations on the brain, nervous system, sensory organs, embryo and its malformations, and structure of the lungs. ALS in German, one page, 7.25 x 8.75, October 12, 1797. Untranslated letter to his wife Margarethe Elisabeth, writing that perhaps he will visit her the following week, and enthusing about their son “little Bibia” and their daughter “Suzette.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, small paper loss to bottom edge from seal removal, and show-through from the address panel and seal remnants to the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce oversized portrait of the Nobel Prize–winning physicist 189. Hendrik Antoon Lorentz. Dutch physicist (1853–1928) who shared the 1902 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery and theoretical explanation of the Zeeman effect. Uncommon matte-finish 7 x 9.25 photo of Lorentz, affixed to its original 10.75 x 13.5 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “H. A. Lorentz to A. L. Klein.” Also signed on the mount in pencil by “Mabel Watson,” presumably the photographer. In fine condition. Lorentz was invited to Caltech in 1921 and gave lectures during the winter term of January–March 1922. The recipient, Arthur L. Klein, earned a PhD in physics from Caltech in 1925 and eventually taught there, retiring as a full professor in 1968. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Important 1839 letter on the nervous system, discussing “pia mater of the spinal cord,” and “independent nerve fibers everywhere in the dura” 190. Jan Evangelista Purkyne. Czech anatomist and physiologist (1787–1869) who was one of the most well-known scientists of his time. ALS in German, signed “Purkyne,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 9.25, February 5, 1839. Letter to a colleague concerning his recent scientific discovery, in part (translated): “The pia mater of the spinal cord (first the bone) which is significant to the junction of the anterior strands firm and fibrous, containing its entire length a very fine, rich nervous system of the most tender elementary fibers into bundles and individually mostly longitudinally extending, otherwise often interlacing. Nowhere are the elementary fibers more naked than here. The origin of this network I have not averaged out, I suspect it is in the vicinity of the vagus.

However, this system also addresses the pia about the brain though far more dispersed, but independently, or perhaps merging with the nervous arteries. The nerves of the pia of the spinal cord can be seen even with the naked eye or with weak magnification…I’ve also found independent nerve fibers everywhere in the dura and hope they are still found in all serous membrane fibers; from which then emerges that the nervous system spreads as guardians of the organism in all border areas, which would be quite natural.” In fine condition, with uniform toning. Purkyne is credited with first recognizing the importance of structures in the brain in the workings of the nervous system, and posited that the ganglionic granules and fibers connecting the brain and spinal cord served as collectors, generators, and distributors of the neural organs. A fascinating letter regarding this extremely early and innovative work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

191. Rudolf Virchow.

German doctor and politician (1821–1902), dubbed the ‘Father of Pathology,’ who founded the field of social medicine. Autograph prescription in German, signed “Virchow,” one page, 5 x 6, May 15, 1867. Virchow pens a recipe for a drug intended to soothe the nerves and generally strengthen the constitution of the patient. In very good condition, with overall creases and a few stains and ink blots. Accompanied by an unsigned portrait and six additional contemporary prescriptions penned by other doctors.

Especially desirable medical content from the pioneering doctor. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

192. Paul Gottlieb Werlhof. Ger-

man physician and poet (1699–1767) known for both his literary output and medical treatises.

ALS in German, signed “Werlhof,” one page, 7.25 x 9, April 9, 1748.

Untranslated letter to the genealogist, pastor, and historian Johann Tobias Roenick in Tilsen, thanking him for a poem and mentioning a poem by Hortensius Maurus written on the occasion of the death of Werlhof’s father. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a few ink notations. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Intellectuals Observing a revolutionary Russia: “The forces of Czardom are driven back and crippled more and more, both on sea and on land”

195. Karl Blind. German revolutionist and writer on politics, history, mythology, and German literature (1826–1907). Rare and lengthy AMS in English, signed within the title and at the conclusion, 60 lined pages, 5 x 8, no date but circa autumn 1904.

Blind’s draft for an article published in the North American Review in October of 1904, titled at the top, “Czarism at Bay, By Karl Blind.” In part: “As the forces of Czardom are driven back and crippled more and more, both on sea and on land, curious attempts are being made in England to impress public opinion with the idea that, if ever she were actively to turn against Russia, she would have to reckon with an armed alliance between Russia and Germany. An Australian writer…writes in a Liberal London paper, after having travelled through the Muscovite Empire: ‘I saw quite enough to make me know that the Czar of Russia is at this present moment holding in a grip of iron the war party in St. Petersburg, who, rightly or wrongly, imagine that Britain’s present Government intrigued successfully with the powers at Tokio to bring about the present war between Russia and Japan.’” Heavily hand-edited and revised throughout in ink and pencil, with several redacted sections. In fine condition, with small edge tears and expected wear. Accompanied by a photocopy of the final article as it was published in the North American Review. Blind was writing as a wave of social and political unrest was spreading through the Russian Empire, which led to a revolution beginning in January 1905, characterized by worker strikes, peasant unrest, and military mutinies. Despite changes in the structure of government, Nicholas II retained the throne, not to be forced to abdicate until the Bolshevik overthrow in 1917. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Choice correspondence on his musical theory

196. Theodor Adorno. German sociologist, philosopher, and musicologist (1903–1969) known for his critical theory as a leading member of the Frankfurt School. Four TLSs in German to Martin Lutschewitz, three signed “Th. W. Adorno” and one signed “Theodor W. Adorno,” totaling six pages, 8.25 x 11.5, personal letterhead, dated between 1955 and 1960. One letter, in part (translated): “Perhaps the current situation made your letter so especially meaningful to me since my debate with the so-called musical movement and the endlessly unfair behavior of such people as Twittenhoff, Borries, and Wiora (as opposed to Doflein, with whom I carry on a constant and fruitful correspondence) has forced me into extremely pointed wording. The discussion is about a fairly large piece, ‘Critique of the Musician,’ which will be broadcast in the Stuttgart evening program on May 25 and again on June 1.” In overall fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. Accompanied by one original mailing envelope and full English translations for all letters. Adorno was accused of being too unfamiliar with the musical youth to have the right to judge it, and he had ongoing dialogues with his fellow academic musicologists, who he mentions—Erich Dolfein, Walter Wiora, Siefried Borris, and Wilhelm Twittenhoff. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Freud faces controversy at the height of his career— “I have decided to resign from the leadership of the group” 197. Sigmund Freud. TLS in German, signed “Freud,” one page, 5.75 x 8.75,

personal letterhead, September 13, 1924. Letter to a doctor, in part (translated): “It is true that visits still tire me very much, but your wish for a conversation concurs with mine, because I have decided to resign from the leadership of the group; I would like to hear your opinion about the consequences. When should this conversation take place? The next week is completely unsuitable for me since my physicians are coming back...But in 14 days we will move to Vienna and I suggest to you to plan your visit perhaps for one of the last days of this month. I am very happy about the success of your work in Stuttgart.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, light wrinkling, and toning to the top edge. Accompanied by a plaque engraved with the translation.

This letter comes from a watershed period of Freud’s life—he was both at the height of his career and the beginning of his demise. A year earlier he had published the enormously influential work The Ego and the Id, and just a few weeks after writing this letter he appeared on the cover of Time magazine, his ideas finally reaching the mainstream recognition he had been working toward for two decades. However, he had also been found to have cancer of the jaw in 1923 and was in a weakening state of health—over the next thirteen years he underwent more than thirty operations. It is highly probable that this letter references his ‘Inner Circle’ or ‘Secret Committee,’ a group of his most trusted followers. By 1924 there was significant tension and dissension in the ranks, effectively fracturing the group for good and resulting in its dissolution in 1926. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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198. Sigmund Freud. Unsigned hand-addressed mailing

envelope with Freud’s return address printed on the flap, 6.25 x 4.75, addressed by Freud to “Edith Falk” in “Hamburg, Deutschland.” In very good condition, with a central vertical fold and toned adhesive remnants to the left edge.

The return address on the flap, Berggasse 19, Vienna, was Freud’s longtime residence and is now the site of the Sigmund Freud Museum. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

200. Martin Heidegger. Unsigned handwritten notes, one

page, 4 x 5.75, no date. Heidegger lists a series of his philosophical essays. In part (translated): “Interpretations of Heraclitus / The Essence of Reasons / What is Metaphysics? / On the Essence of Truth / Holderlin.” In fine condition, with a couple tiny tears to the body. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Had the General Theory never been written, Keynes would nevertheless have been regarded as one of the great economists of all time” 199. Milton Friedman. Rare autograph manuscript, one page, lightly lined,

8.5 x 11, signed at the top. A copiously hand-corrected second page from a draft of the 1983 essay The Keynes Centenary: A Monetarist Reflects, in part: “‘Rereading the General Theory has not only reinforced my confidence in the validity of the interpretation (of the ‘Keynesian challenge to the quantity theory’) in my article; much more important, it has also reminded me what a great economist Keynes was & how much more I sympathize with his approach & aims than with those of many of his followers.’ While the General Theory is a great book, I do not regard it as Keynes’s best, precisely because, despite its brilliance, it records an unsuccessful experiment. Had the General Theory never been written, Keynes would nevertheless have deservedly been regarded as one of the great economists of all time—to be listed in the pantheon of great British economists along with Adam Smith, David Ricardo, John Stuart Mill, William Stanley Jevons, & Alfred Marshall.” In fine condition, with staple holes to upper left. An exceptional working draft, not only commending the masterwork of his greatest rival, but also adding Keynes to a short list of Britain’s most influential freethinking economists. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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201. Johann Gottfried Herder. German philos-

opher, theologian, poet, and literary critic (1744–1803) associated with the periods of Enlightenment, Sturm und Drang, and Weimar Classicism.

His most important work came in the fields of comparative philology and cultural anthropology, particularly in studying the concepts of nationality and patriotism. ALS in German, signed “Herder,” one page, 8 x 13, October 7, 1794. Untranslated letter to the civil servant Karl Johann Georg Buttner in Rossla concerning a decision of the Upper Consistory about a seminary student named Schlomilch. Intersecting folds, light overall toning and foxing (heavier along the bottom edge), and a few creases, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

202. Carl Jung.

TLS signed “C. G. Jung,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, personal letterhead, December 12, 1935. A letter of recommendation for the artist Margaret Erwin Schevill. In full: “Mrs. Margaret Erwin Schevill has worked with me in the Spring semester of 1926, the Spring and Autumn semesters of 1928, the Winter and Spring semesters of 1929 and the Autumn semester of 1935. She has done serious and commendable work in analytical psychology.” Partial separations to central vertical and horizontal folds and some creasing to the upper and lower right corners, otherwise fine condition. Schevill was a painter, scholar of Navajo culture and mythology, and a follower of Jung. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

203. Peter Kropotkin. Russian geographer, zoologist, and political theorist (1842–1921) best known for his advocacy of anarchist communism. ALS in German, signed “P. Kropotkin,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6, December 26, 1901. In part (translated): “My friend, Mr. Kampffmeyer, sent this letter. I completely agree with your conditions, and I am going to send you 50 copies of the brochure ‘La Science Moderne et l’Anarchie’. Also I am going to ask Mr. David Nutt to send 50 copies of ‘Politische Fetzen’ to you. You can be sure that as long as you are involved with me and Miss Stepniak, nothing that could be pursued in Germany will be sent to you.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“Plato shows a deeper insight into the mysteries of language than almost any other philosopher that has come after him” 204. Max Muller. German-born philologist and Indologist (1823–1900) known

as one of the founders of the western academic field of Indian studies and the discipline of comparative religion. Remarkable collection of letters and manuscripts from Muller written in German, English, and French, comprising twenty-three ALSs totaling nearly fifty pages, two postcards, three handwritten manuscript fragments, and two personal calling cards, dated from 1854 to 1895. Covering a period of 40 years of his work, the collection includes private notes and personal messages as well as content-rich scientific letters to colleagues. One undated manuscript reads, in part (translated): “But while Plato shows a deeper insight into the mysteries of language than almost any other philosopher that has come after him, he has no eyes for that marvelous harvest of words garnered up in our dictionaries, and in the dictionaries of all the races of the earth.” A letter from 1876, in part (translated): “I sent you my little book just as silent thanks for your poetic diary, which recalled me many things to remembrance…I do believe that the true human is not completely buried in Germany. What has been, can be again.” In overall fine condition. A wonderful archive brimming with interesting content. Starting Bid $200

“Is America becoming imperialistic?”

205. Bertrand Russell. ALS, one page, 5 x 7, personal letterhead, January 21, 1925. In part: “With regard to ‘Is America becoming imperialistic?,’ please publish it wherever you can get it accepted.

I quite realize that, The Century having failed, there is a very limited market, but I am anxious to have it printed in America for other than financial reasons, though of course I shall be glad to get whatever you can secure in the way of payment.

I dare say The Nation would take it; I feel more doubt about The New Republic.” Cloth-matted and framed with a large portrait of Russell to an overall size of 16.5 x 28.

Light toning, office stamps to the upper left affecting the first line, and toned tape remnants to upper left, otherwise fine condition. Written to voice his concerns about America’s growing power, it seems that this piece went unpublished during his lifetime and first appeared in the 1973 collection of essays Bertrand Russell’s America: His Transatlantic Travels and Writings. In addition to his many academic pursuits, Russell was an outspoken anti-war activist and champion against imperialism—steadfast ideals that informed his criticism of geopolitical issues throughout the 20th century. Over forty years later Russell campaigned against American intervention in Vietnam based on his anti-imperialist beliefs. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“I am, at the moment, overwhelmed with commitments in the work against nuclear war” 206. Bertrand Russell.

TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Plas Penrhyn letterhead, December 4, 1962. Letter to Mansel Davies, in part: “I am sorry that it is not likely I shall be able to accept your invitation, because I am, at the moment, so overwhelmed with commitments in the work against nuclear war that I have taken on, and in projects such that I shall be obliged to reject many invitations I should wish to accept.” Russell adds a handwritten correction to the text. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and adhesive remnants along top and left edges. Russell spent most of the 1950s and 1960s publicly advocating for nuclear disarmament, most notably as the chief architect in the 1955 RussellEinstein Manifesto, a landmark mission statement highlighting the dangers posed by nuclear weapons. Just two months before writing this letter, he sought to intervene in the Cuban Missile Crisis when he dispatched missives to President Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, proposing that both leaders hold summit talks to preclude further hostilities and the imminent possibility of a nuclear battleground. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Religious Figures

207. Pope Gregory XVI. Born Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari (17651846), he served as pope from 1831 to 1846. Strongly conservative and traditionalist, he opposed democratic and modernizing reforms in the Papal States and throughout Europe, seeing them as fronts for revolutionary leftism, and sought to strengthen the religious and political authority of the papacy. ALS in Italian, signed “Card. Cappelari,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, July 25, 1829. Untranslated letter to Giorgio Medad in Livorno, also addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in his own hand. In very good condition, with intersecting folds passing through portions of the signature, light overall foxing, and a few noticeable wrinkles. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

208. Pope Leo XIII. Born Count Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele

Luigi Pecci (1810–1903), he served as pope from 1878 to 1903. LS in Italian, signed “G. Card. Pecci Vesc. di Perugia,” one page, 8.75 x 10.75, March 5, 1866. Untranslated letter to Stanislao Sterbini in Rome. Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in his own hand. Intersecting folds, light foxing and a bit of dampstaining, and tears to the right edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

209. Pope Paul VI. Born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini in Italy in 1897, Paul VI reigned as pope from 1963 until his death in 1978. TLS signed “G.B. Montini,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.75, Segreteria di Stato di Sua Santita letterhead, January 10, 1950. Untranslated letter to Edmondo Verga, the editor of the magazine “Resegone,” thanking him for a donation. Intersecting folds, a block of toned tape to left edge, slight soiling, and an ownership label affixed to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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210.

Pope Pius XI.

Pope born Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti, who ascended the papal throne in 1922 and issued encyclicals condemning communism, fascism, and racism (1857–1939). LS in Latin, signed “Pius p. p. XI,” one page both sides, 10.25 x 15.25, March 3, 1936. Official letter to King George II of Greece. In part (translated): “For communicating to Us by an official letter that you have regained the Kingdom, We are indebted to Your Royal Majesty and We thank you. We likewise fervently wish from Our heart, in returning the offices of humanity to you, and beseech the Giver of heavenly gifts that happier times may smile on the noble people of the Greeks…In the meantime We call on Almighty God that He may always assist you with His great might and benevolently tie you, Most Serene King, to Us in perfect charity.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

211. Pope Pius XII. Born Eugenio

Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (1876–1958), he served as pope from 1939 until his death. TLS in Italian, signed “E. Card. Pacelli,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, Secretary of State of the Vatican letterhead, February 25, 1930. Untranslated letter to French historian Georges Church Goyau with the announcement that Pope Pius XI had appointed him as a member of the “Sacred Congregation dei Riti.” Central vertical and horizontal folds with a tiny separation at the center, light soiling, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a small prayer card bearing a pre-printed facsimile signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Exceedingly rare 1849 Mormon currency 212. Brigham Young. Rare partly-printed note of Mormon currency in the amount of fifty cents, 3.75 x 2, filled out in another hand to N. K. Whitney, signed in ink by Brigham Young in full and countersigned by Thomas Bullock and Heber C. Kimball. The note is number 946, issued at Great Salt Lake City on January 20, 1849.

Blindstamped on the left side with the seal of the Twelve Apostles. In fine condition.

As there was no standard United States currency at the time, Brigham Young and his associates in the LDS Church established a mint in 1848 that produced coinage and currency backed by the church. The newly minted currency began to be issued in January 1849, with the bills bearing the January 20 date being the very first printing. Although over three thousand notes were printed in this run, when the church mint resumed coinage in the fall of 1849 the paper currency was redeemed and most of it was destroyed. Of the original 5,150 notes, only 184 notes, valued at $269.00 in total, were outstanding in May 1850. This particular bill is especially notable as it was issued to Newell K. Whitney, presiding bishop of the church, and features Young’s signature in full—many of these bear just his first initial rather than his whole first name. A beautiful example of this exceedingly rare banknote. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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World Leaders and Politicians 213. Otto von Bismarck. Prussian statesman and First Chancellor of the German Empire (1815–1898). Serious vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 9 half-length portrait of von Bismarck in a hat and coat affixed to a 9.25 x 12.5 mount, signed across the image in ink. Mount bears an ink notation in German across the bottom. Some creasing and a small chip to lower edge of mount, and light contrast to signature against the dark background, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare letter from the dissolution of Bolivar’s empire: “I am preparing to go up North to see what can be done for our mother country which each day suffers more and more” 214. Simon Bolivar. LS in Spanish, signed “Bolivar,” one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, September 28, 1829. Letter to brigade commander Colonel Jose Felix Blanco. In part (translated): “I regret very much that you interceded for the first time, and so late, for your friends; unfortunately, the vacancies were filled many days ago...it is the Council of State which proposes the names of the applicants, and my function is only to accept them, and a rejection of the choice of this body would be regarded as casting aspersion on their judgment and on their candidate—and it would not be convenient for my political situation. Never have I governed more leniently than at this time, although my enemies say otherwise.

Moreover, you do know that we have made peace with Peru, and it is for that very purpose that I am preparing to go up North to see what can be done for our mother country which each day suffers more and more in spite of my continuous successes.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, heavy overall toning, a few small holes to body (one repaired on the reverse), and small edge chips and tears.

Writing as president of Gran Colombia, a federation comprising much of northern South America, Bolivar was facing turmoil from many sides.

A war between Gran Colombia and Peru over disputed border territories had come to a formal close earlier in the week on September 22 with the signing of the Gual-Larrea Treaty, and Bolivar turned to address the unrest in other areas of the nation, including New Granada, Venezuela, and Ecuador. Despite his best efforts to maintain a unified republic, Bolivar soon recognized that his dream was untenable and recommended that Gran Colombia be divided into three separate states—Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador—and decided to resign from power. This is the first Bolivar letter we have offered, and as a rare format with excellent content from the conclusion of the liberator’s life and career this is an outstanding, historically interesting example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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215. Simon Bolivar. Partly-printed DS in Spanish, one page, 7.5 x 12,

August 22, 1819. As president of Venezuela, Bolivar promotes Leon Galindo to captain in the infantry. Boldly signed at the conclusion by Bolivar. In very good condition, with intersecting folds slightly affecting the signature, scattered soiling with light dampstaining near the center of the signature, numerous small binding holes to left edge, a bit of paper affixed to the upper left, and show-through from docketing to reverse. Joseph Leon Galindo Camacho (1795–1865) arrived in upper Peru with Bolivar and fought with distinction in the battles of Junin and Ayacucho. In the latter battle, which took place in 1824, Galindo emerged as the victorious commander of the Bogota Battalion of the 2nd Colombian Division under Antonio Jose de Sucre, who was one of Bolivar’s closest friends and most trusted generals. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

216. Joseph Bonaparte. Older brother of Napoleon (1868–1844) who served as King of Spain

from 1808 to 1813, and King of Naples from 1806 to 1808. ALS in French, signed “Joseph,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, March 10, 1808. Letter to M. de Clermont, giving him news of Admiral Ganteaume’s movements. In part (translated): “ Admiral Ganteaume arrived in Corfu on the 23rd and left it on the 24th. He was believed to be in the vicinity of Zante on the 2nd March. Mr. Roeder was the bearer of a letter from the Admiral which ordered Rear Admiral Cosmao to join him: this letter should have reached the Rear Admiral…it is entirely possible that the entire squadron could come to Tarento.

Keep up the work on the batteries and let me know by courier any news which might be of interest.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), light foxing, and tack holes to the upper left corner. Ganteaume, who had just been named commander of the Mediterranean fleet, left the port of Toulon on February 10th with a primary objective of bringing supplies to Corfu, which was blockaded by the British.

Joseph Bonaparte, who was busy preparing for the invasion of Sicily, would soon have other matters to attend to as he was made the king of Spain. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

217. Leonid Brezhnev. Uncommon Russian greeting card featuring an image of Lenin with a translucent overlay of the Soviet flag bearing the text [translated] “Glorious October!,” measuring 4 x 7 closed, signed inside beneath a printed Cyrillic greeting in fountain pen by Brezhnev.

In fine condition, with light soiling to the cover. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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On the cusp of revolution: “Our tasks are firm to serve the ideals, our formula of action demands continuity of our efforts”

218. Fidel Castro. Manuscript DS in Spanish, written in the hand of fellow Moncada prisoner Agustin Cartaya, one lined page, both sides, dated December 6, 1953, written while on the Isla de la Juventud. In part (translated): “Together with these sincere lines are attached the affection and respect from all my partners. I was motivated with the idea of writing you because of your admiration towards myself that made the fibers of my heart vibrate with an accelerated rate that was motivated by your eloquent lines. We read your poem and it left us all inspired by the kindness of your phrases, my partners and I, are very lovers of the poetry, that is why I take the opportunity to tell you that you are an excellent poetry writer. In those difficult moments that I used to have with frequency I will remember your beautiful thoughts and incomparable ideals, this has been the formula that with effectiveness have changed during these days my sadness towards happiness. You know that our tasks are firm to serve the ideals, our formula of action demands continuity of our efforts that is why from here we will fight continually for our improving starting with the education and now lady I only have to say good bye wishing you together with all your family all…in this year and in the next.”

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

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

Castro was soon apprehended and imprisoned in the Presidio Modelo on the Isla de la Juventud for orchestrating the attack. During incarceration he tried to rally supporters for his cause, hoping to portray the injustices of the Batista regime and build a common ground for like-minded Cubans. It was here that he began to arrange his strategy for the next phase of the revolution, which he would successfully launch in 1959.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Rare 1959 biography signed by the Castro brothers 220. Fidel and Raul Castro. Signed book: Fidel

219. Fidel Castro. DS in Spanish, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, no date but circa 2000. Certificate issued to Raquel Garcia Fleita commemorating the 42nd anniversary of the Cuban Revolution and in celebration of the new millennium. Signed at the bottom in blue felt tip by Castro. In fine condition. These certificates were generally given to Cuban sports and arts personalities.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Castro by Jules Dubois.

First edition. Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1959. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.75, 391 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint, “To Howard W. Sams, who is responsible for this book and whose speed and direction of the production of the manuscript set a record in the publishing business. With appreciation, thanks and warmest regards and best wishes, Jules Dubois, Houston, April 27, 1959,” “Fidel Castro,” and “R. Castro.” Small tears to edges of dust jacket and textblock slightly toned, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a poster advertising the book and a brief note from Dubois to Sams. A correspondent for the Chicago Times, Dubois was described as ‘the world’s most widely known and most decorated reporter of Latin American affairs.’ He had been present in Guatemala during its 1954 coup d’etat and his obituary declared that he ‘knew every president, every chief of staff, every dictator, and most of the would-be dictators in Latin America’—thus his ease in connecting with Castro. Published and signed in the early months of the revolutionary Cuban regime, this is a unique inscribed example of the book that helped introduce Castro to America. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Correspondence on international news: “Difficulty how to synchronise your first article with their third and fourth” 221. Winston Churchill. TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Chartwell Manor letterhead, February 1, 1929. Letter to Colonel Fitzhugh Lee Minnegerode, foreign correspondent of the New York Times. In full: “Could you cable at my expense as follows:—Selections excellent. Article I corresponds to 3rd and 4th of London Times. Article 2 corresponds to 5th London Times. Difficulty how to synchronise your first article with their third and fourth. Am trying arrange with them. Will cable Tuesday. Secondly, final text slightly modified. Will cable amendments. I am sending you a letter which I have written to the Editor of the Times, which will explain how matters stand.” Affixed at the top edge to a slightly larger scrapbook page. Central vertical and horizontal folds, scattered creases, and a bit of show-through from adhesive remnants, otherwise fine condition.

Churchill’s term as Chancellor of the Exchequer was coming to an end during this period as his Conservative government was ousted in the general election of May 1929. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Churchill congratulates his longtime friend and former wartime advisor on his rise to the top 222. Winston Churchill. TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, personal letterhead, July 25, 1956. Letter to former Cabinet Secretary and close friend Norman Brook, in full: “Thank you very much for sending me ‘Studies of Overseas Supply,’ which I am glad to have in my library. May I offer you my very warm congratulations on your new appointment? It will no doubt be a heavy weight to add to your present burdens and responsibilities, but to those who know you it is very agreeable to hear that so much rests in your hands.” In fine condition, with slight rippling to corners due to mounting remnants on reverse, and a stray ink mark to top right corner. Accompanied by an ALS to Brook’s wife from Clementine Churchill signed “Clementine S. C.,” a partly-printed invitation card from Clementine inviting the Brooks to dinner with the queen, and a Christmas card, signed “Clemmie,” bearing an image of a Winston Churchill oil painting on the front. Two years after serving in Churchill’s War Cabinet, Norman Brook was named Cabinet Secretary—the most senior civil servant in the country—in 1947. In 1956, he was additionally given the second and third highest positions, Permanent Secretary of HM Treasury and head of the Home Civil Service, the “new appointment” for which Churchill is here congratulating him. Penned the year after his own retirement, this is a charming letter with excellent personal and political associations, connecting two of Britain’s most influential figures. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

The future prime minister’s definitive history of World War I 223. Winston Churchill. Signed book: The World Crisis. First abridged edition. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1931. Hardcover, 7 x 9.5, 866 pages.

Signed on the first free end page, “Inscribed by Winston S. Churchill, Jan. 1932.” Autographic condition: foxing and toning to first free end page, otherwise fine. Book condition: VG-/None. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Exceptional seven-letter archive about Churchill’s miniature poodle, Rufus II 224. Winston Churchill. Collection of seven TLSs, six signed “Winston S. Churchill,” and one signed “W. S. Churchill,” all one page, various sizes, dated from 1948 to 1961. All are written to Miss B. Lobban who cared for his pet poodle, Rufus II, at the Duke Street Kennels.

The first, dated January 25, 1948, in full: “I am so sorry that Rufus has developed this distressing complaint, and I hope you will let me know at the end of the three weeks whether or not he has recovered. After the sad loss of the first one, I feel that I would rather not have another dog just now. Please do not therefore look for another poodle for me. I will write to Mr. Graebner about this. I am very grateful to you for the trouble you have taken in looking after Rufus during my absence abroad. Pray let me know what is owing in the way of veterinerary [sic] fees.”

The second, dated December 13, 1953, in full: “Thank you so much for your gift and for remembering my birthday. I was so glad to see Rufus back looking so well and happy.”

Three days earlier, his wife Lady Clementine Churchill, accepted the Nobel Prize in Literature in his name because he was at a meeting with President Eisenhower and French Prime Minister Joseph Laniel in Bermuda. On November 30th, Churchill had celebrated his 79th birthday.

The remaining letters date to the first week of December from 1956 to 1961 (no letter from 1959), and offer brief thanks for birthday gifts for himself and Rufus. In 1958, he writes: “It was indeed kind of you to remember my birthday, and to send Rufus a new collar and lead. It suits him well, and he is most proud of it.” He writes in 1960 to acknowledge a “lovely coat” given to Rufus, which “will be most useful to him in the cold weather.” In 1961, Churchill thanks her for sending “Rufus a smart new collar and lead, which he is wearing with pleasure.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by seven mailing envelopes from Churchill to Lobban, a couple with mismatched postmark dates compared to the letters.

Rufus II was Churchill’s beloved second poodle, given to him by his editor Walter Graebner after the first Rufus was run over and killed while Churchill was attending the Conservative Party Conference at Brighton, England, in October 1947. When Churchill introduced his new poodle he would say, ‘His name is Rufus II–but the II is silent.’ The prime minister was famously inseparable from his canine companion, and was even known to have left debates being argued in the House of Commons to check on Rufus’s welfare. A fabulous collection of letters with wonderfully personal canine association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

225. Mikhail Gorbachev. Color glossy 10.75 x 7 photo shot

by Annie Liebovitz for a Louis Vuitton ad in 2007, showing the ever-stylish Soviet leader seated in a limousine beside his Louis Vuitton bag, riding past the Berlin Wall, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“Freedom or Death” 226. Che Guevara. DS in Spanish, signed “Che,” one page, 8.5 x 10.75, February 26, 1959. In full (translated): “Circulation Pass (Permanent). Order of Commandante ‘Che’ Guevara, to authorize to the bearer of this Mrs. Ruth Gramatges Leyte Vidal to enter and exit this Military Department.” Guevara closes by writing “Freedom or Death” before signing. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and moderate soiling.

Harold Gramatges Leyte Vidal was a Cuban composer who later served as Cuba’s ambassador to France. During this period, Guevara was serving as commander of the La Cabana Fortress prison and was charged with purging the Batista army and consolidating victory by exacting ‘revolutionary justice’ against those considered to be traitors, informants, or war criminals. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Exceptionally scarce 1979 photo from the Chinese-German foreign trade meeting

227. Hua Guofeng. Premier of the People’s Republic of China (1921–2008) who served from 1976–1980; he was eventually outmaneuvered by Deng Xiaoping, who forced him into early retirement. Hua is generally remembered as a benign transitional figure in modern Chinese political history. Attractive glossy 7 x 5 photo, signed by Hau in black felt tip in Chinese. Photo also bears an autopen signature of Helmut Schmidt. In fine condition, with some minor spots of silvering to a few dark areas of the photo. Accompanied by a 1980 letter of transmittal from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This photograph was captured October 23, 1979, during a round of talks between the two nations in Bonn, Germany. That year, China and Germany entered into an agreement allowing China to study the German system of DIN norms and standards and transfer it to China; as a result, early 1980s Chinese product standards closely followed those of Germany. An extremely rare Chinese autograph with by official documentation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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228. Jiang Zemin and Helmut Kohl. High-quality color glossy 7

x 9.5 official German press photo of Kohl visiting the People’s Republic of China in November of 1995, signed in black ink in Chinese by Jiang Zemin (fifth president of the PROC from 1993–2003) and by German Chancellor Helmut Kohl in black felt tip. Information on the reverse reads, in part: “[Kohl’s] conversation with China’s president Jiang Zhemin and Prime Minister Li Peng focused on reformatory politics and the economic opening as well as questions of human rights and the improvement of bilateral relations of both cultures.” In fine condition, with a slight crease to upper left corner and slight brushing to Kohl’s signature; Jiang’s autograph remains pristine. Under Jiang’s direction, China experienced significant developmental growth, though he was belittled by some for his eagerness to obtain approval from the outside world. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

229. Nikita Khrushchev. DS in Cyrillic, signed “N. S. Khrushchev,” one page, 8.5 x 6, September 15, 1944. A typed governmental telegram.

In part (translated): “Under Resolution No. 860-225 of the Council of People’s Commissars of the USSR and Directove No. 855 of the Committee for Work Force Tracking and Allocation Committee of the Union Sovnarkom dated July 27, 1944, the Volyn Regional Executive Committee required the mobilization of 2,900 workers for Narkomstroy Construction Organizations during the third quarter…According to a message from the Narkomstroy on September 10th, you have not mobilized a single worker. I request that you make every effort to ensure the transfer of these workers no later than September 25, 1944.” Expected document wear and paper loss to the left edge, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Freed from prison, Mandela’s first trip abroad 230. Nelson Mandela. Signed book: Higher than Hope.

Later printing. London: Penguin Books, 1990. Softcover, 5 x 7.75, 456 pages. Signed on the author’s biographical page in black felt tip, “N. R. Mandela, 24-10-90.” Staining to text block edges, otherwise fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person collector Richard Simpkin, and mentioned in his book, Richard & Famous, on page 26.

This book was signed in the lobby of the Hilton in Sydney, Australia, on October 24, 1990, during Mandela’s first trip outside South Africa after being released from prison.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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231. Klemens von Metternich. Prominent Austrian politician and diplomat (1773–1859). ALS in French, signed “K. Metternich Winnebourg,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.5 x 7.75, September 30, 1802. Untranslated letter to Monsieur Pelzer in London, communicating his thoughts on his future career. Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in his own hand. Intersecting folds with partial separations and an area of paper loss from seal removal affecting a few words, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Oversized Napoleonic ship’s paper for trade with Britain 232. Napoleon. Partly-printed DS in French, signed “Np,” one

page, 12.75 x 18.25, February 18, 1813. Untranslated ship’s paper issued for “La Neptune,” commanded by R.R. Defager out of Amsterdam bound for a port in Great Britain, laden with a variety of goods including cheese, grain, and other exports. Prominently signed at the conclusion in the center by Napoleon, and countersigned by Secretary of State Pierre Antoine Noel Bruno, Minister of Manufacturing and Commerce Jean-Baptiste Collin de Sussy, and Minister of the Navy and Colonies Denis Decres. Matted and framed to an overall size of 19 x 25. Intersecting folds repaired with toned tape (the central vertical fold passing through the second letter of the signature), small edge tears, and soiling, otherwise very good condition. This document dates to just months after Napoleon returned from his disastrous Russian campaign. A month later, Great Britain—the destination of this ship—declared war against France as part of the Sixth Coalition that defeated Napoleon and sent him to his first exile in Elba in 1814. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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One week before Waterloo 233. Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 9, June

9, 1815. Letter to Count Mollien, his finance minister during the ‘Hundred Days,’ regarding a request to move the distribution of the Legion of Honor decorations from July 14th to the 11th. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (vertical fold passing through center of the signature) and toning to edges.

The day that Napoleon signed this letter, the Congress of Vienna signed their Final Act, hoping to settle the issues that arose from the French Revolution and subsequent Napoleonic Wars once and for all by redistributing territories to promote a more practical balance of power between nations. With his enemies closing in, Napoleon left for Waterloo three days later—a last ditch effort at survival; he was brutally defeated on the 18th, making this one of the last letters he would have signed while in power. Typically held on July 14, Bastille Day, the Legion of Honor ceremony that Napoleon discusses in this letter would clearly not take place. A significant letter written just three days before his final departure from Paris, a week before his fall from power. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

234.

Napoleon.

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Np,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 12.75, July 10, 1811. A report to Napoleon from Minister of War Henri Jacques Guillaume Clarke, Duc de Feltre, informing him of the resignation of Second Lieutenant Folquier because (translated) “the bad conduct of this officer…has stripped from him any consideration in the Regiment…he cannot continue to be of useful service to His Majesty.” Signed at the conclusion by Clarke and prominently approved in the left margin by Napoleon three days later. In fine condition, with expected document wear and light soiling. The report describes Folquier’s shady financial dealings, his bumming around in the the south and in Spain, and his late return from leave, all clear evidence of his poor performance. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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235. Park Chung-Hee. South Korean military leader (1917–1979) who seized power in a 1961 coup d’etat; he was assassinated by the director of his own security force.

An interesting drawing of the Korean flag by an unknown amateur artist, 7.5 x 11, signed below the depiction of the flag in black ink in Korean characters, and signed again and dated at the conclusion, “Park Chung Hee, January 23, 1969.” Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by an unsigned photo. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Exceedingly rare, penned while under house arrest in Norway 236. Leon Trotsky. ALS in French, signed “L. Trotsky,” one page, 6.75 x

8.75, September 28, 1936. Letter to a friend penned while living in exile in Norway, in part (translated): “I hope…that all the necessary pressure will be made to bring a decision immediately. I propose—as an example—sending a lawyer here to discuss with him the matter.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds.

Seven years after his expulsion from the Soviet Union, Trotsky finally received permission to enter Norway, where he lived comfortably as a guest of painter and politician Konrad Knudsen from June 1935 to September 1936. Though he avoided becoming involved in Norwegian politics, his presence in the country caused outrage in light of an upcoming election, putting him again in a precarious situation. Around the same time, Trotsky was famously accused of conspiring to assassinate Stalin and confronted with terrorism charges in the USSR and tried in absentia in August 1936, with the first Moscow show trial of the so-called ‘Trotskyite-Zinovievite Terrorist Center.’ In light of these pressures both domestically and abroad, he was placed under restrictive house arrest and forced out of Knudsen’s home. During this period visitors were strictly forbidden with the exception of his Norwegian lawyer—even his French lawyer was not admitted—and all of his correspondence was subject to censorship and frequently confiscated. Handwritten letters from Trotsky are in general quite scarce and given that this letter—presumably referring to a consultation with his lawyer either about his Norwegian arrest or perilous terrorism charges in Moscow—was sent while under extreme isolation and uncertain circumstances, it is an especially rare piece of great importance to this period of his life. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

To his Zapatismo follower Genovevo de la O on “the motives for the capture and detention of Mr. Antonio Herrera” 237. Emiliano Zapata. TLS in Spanish, one page, 8.5 x 13.25, Liberation Army letterhead, November 13, 1915. Letter to General Genovevo de la O. In part (translated): “I am requesting that you inform General Headquarters of the motives for the capture and detention of Mr. Antonio Herrera, inhabitant of Miacatlan, on the 25th of August of the current year; and of the whereabouts of said gentleman, to the effect that a higher authority can determine what is just and adequate in this instance.” In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (folds passing through portions of the signature), small edge tears, and soiling to upper right. An important general under Zapata, Genovevo de la O had been a signatory of the Plan de Ayala which codified the leader’s demands in 1911. During this period, Zapata and his rebels were struggling to hold territory against Venustiano Carranza, the leader of another revolutionary faction who had recently gained control of the Mexican government. An interesting piece of correspondence between prominent leaders during a critical period of the Mexican Revolution. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Royalty Marie Antoinette feeds her officers as they face the spectre of revolution 240.

Marie Antoinette. Manu-

script DS in French, signed “Payez, Marie Antoinette,” one page, 9.5 x 14.5, December 31, 1788. The document is addressed “To the Chancellor’s Secretary, Reward, 100 pounds, This last month 1788, Treasurer General,” and goes on to command (translated), “we want to have and be told what the State has decided for the maintenance and food for several of our officers during this year. You will pay in cash to the Secretary of Lord our Chancellor, the sum of one hundred pounds which we have granted him in this season in consideration of the service he has provided us with quality during the past six months. This letter to you should suffice and allocated as an expense against our account by our dear and beloved treasurer of the King, our honored Lord and Husband in Paris, whom we beg and ask to do so without difficulty.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Marie Antoinette to approve the payment, also bearing Marie’s secretarial proxy signature by Beauregard. Ornately matted and framed beside a portrait of the queen to an overall size of 24.5 x 23.5. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, and two small areas of paper loss to edges. Oversized.

As a financial document reimbursing provisions for “several of our officers,” this is an intriguing piece on multiple levels—it dates to the height of the financial crisis in France before it burst into revolution just months later with the Storming of the Bastille. The revolt was largely motivated by social inequality between the lower classes and nobility, and Marie Antoinette’s frivolous lifestyle came to symbolize all that the peasants resented. It is also interesting to note that this document regards payment for food, a connection to the famous quote attributed to Marie Antoinette, ‘Let them eat cake’—an apocryphal statement reflecting her disconnect with the lower classes. All together a fascinating and extremely desirable document. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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241. Archduke John of Austria. Member of the

House of Habsburg-Lorraine (1782–1859) who was an Austrian field marshal and German Imperial regent during the Revolutions of 1848.

Lengthy ALS in German, three pages on two sheets, 8.25 x 9.75, January 23, 1827. Untranslated letter to Franz Xaver von Peball, the custodian of his steel works in Vordernberg with a detailed description of weather conditions and matters of the financial budget. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through first letter of the signature) and moderate show-through from writing to opposing sides. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

242. Emperor Francis II.

The last Holy Roman Emperor (1768–1835) who ruled from 1792 to 1806, when he dissolved the empire and became the first Emperor of Austria. LS in German, one page, 8.25 x 13, June 20, 1800. Untranslated letter to King Frederick William III of Prussia on the death of his infant daughter Princess Frederica. Intersecting folds, slight chipping to edges, two rusty paperclip marks with tiny areas of paper loss affecting a few words of the text, and a tiny red stain to the lower right, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

244. Emperor Francis II. The last Holy

Roman Emperor (1768– 1835) who ruled from 1792 to 1806, when he dissolved the empire and became the first Emperor of Austria.

Manuscript DS in Latin, signed “Franciscus,” one page, 21 x 14.75, January 18, 1796. Untranslated document concerning Michaele Scavrnczky. Signed at the conclusion by Emperor Francis and countersigned by Carolus Palffy.

The paper seal affixed at the bottom remains crisp and fully intact. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

245. Frederick the Great.

King of Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786. His political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, and the humanities earned him the sobriquet ‘Frederick the Great.’ LS in German, one page, 8.25 x 13.5, November 3, 1751. Untranslated cabinet order to the War and Domain Chamber of the electorate of the Mark of Brandenburg, concerning a request of the clothier Christian Andreas Richter. Prominently signed in the center by Frederick the Great and endorsed by several other officials. Light creases, foxing, and soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

243. Ferdinand III. Holy Roman Emperor from 1637 until his death, well-known as a patron of music and himself a composer (1608–1657). Large vellum manuscript DS in Latin, one page, 23 x 18, July 23, 1655. Untranslated official document concerning Graf Julio zu Landsee, with beautiful lettering across the top accomplished in gold. Signed in the lower left by Ferdinand III. Heavy intersecting storage folds and significant scattered foxing and staining, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Personal letters from the great Prussian king

246. Frederick the Great. Collection of six ALSs and one LS with autograph postscript in French, signed “Frederic,” each one page, 7.5 x 9, dated from 1777 to 1785. All are to Eleonore de Maupertuis, Lady of the Household to Frederick’s younger sister Princess Anna Amalia of Prussia. The letters reflect Frederick’s concern for Amalia’s health after she suffered a stroke in 1773 and underscore the close relationship between the siblings. In overall fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds.

Eleven years younger than Frederick, Anna Amalia became the Princess-Abbess of Quedlinburg in 1756, and spent most of her time in Berlin, where she remained until her death in 1787.

Like her brother, she had a strong inclination towards music, and developed a reputation as a composer and musical patron, achieving modest amounts of fame for her chamber works.

Her house was run by Eleonore de Maupertuis, who had become close with the family beginning in 1744 when she married Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis, a close confidant of Frederick’s and the head of the Prussian Academy of Science. This interesting collection of letters, showing the king’s deep affection for his sister, offers a unique look into Anna Amalia’s life, accounts of which are difficult to find. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Scarce decree from British ruler Charles II 247.

King Charles II. British monarch (1630–1685) who ushered in the Restoration of 1660 and ruled until his death. Manuscript DS, signed “Charles R,” one page, 9.5 x 14.5, May 26.

Document issued to Lord Finch commanding that “you forthwith deliver up to us the Bill remaining in your hands which was prepared to have passed our great seal for a grant in…the Office of Our Auditor of Our Revenue of the Excise and new Import unto Samuel Birch.” Signed at the top by the King. Double-cloth-matted and framed with two portraits of Charles to an overall size of 25.5 x 25. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and a bit of scattered light toning and foxing. Oversized.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

248. King Francis I. Monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France from 1515 until his death, remembered as a prodigal patron of the arts who initiated the French Renaissance (1494–1547). Untranslated vellum manuscript DS in French, signed “Francoys,” one page, 17.5 x 8, September 22, 1538. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, various creases, scattered soiling and staining (heavier to the right, with the signature in a bright, clear area), and a lengthy cut to the right side. The following year, Francis signed the Ordinance of Villers-Cotterets, an extensive piece of reform legislation that called for French to replace Latin as the administrative language of the kingdom. These clauses on the use of French marked a major step towards the linguistic and ideological unification of France at a time of growing national sentiment and identity. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

249. King Frederick William III. King of Prussia during the Napoleonic wars

(1770–1840) who ruled from 1797 until his death. LS in German, signed “Friedrich Wilhelm,” one page, 8.5 x 10.25, May 19, 1829. Letter to the soprano Anna Pauline Milder-Hauptmann, in part (translated): “I think that there is no reason why the sacred music which you would like to stage for the victims of the flood, should not be performed at Marienkirche.” Partial separations to intersecting folds and light soiling to right edge, otherwise fine condition. A student of composer Antonio Salieri, operatic soprano Anna Pauline Milder-Hauptmann began her distinguished career in 1801 and quickly earned recognition for her moving renditions of Beethoven’s Leonore. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Substantial correspondence on international affairs from the court of King Frederick William IV 250. King Frederick William IV.

King of Prussia (1795–1861) who ruled from 1840 until his death. Exceptional collection of ALSs in German from King Frederick William IV to General Jean Chretien Auguste de Wagner in Paris, totaling 245 pages, dated between 1836 and 1854. A fine grouping of correspondence offering insight into the international politics of the 19th century. In a letter of April 7, 1853, the king writes, in part (translated): “Let the Emperor know nothing of my admiration [for the Empress] for jealousy does not come to mind and diminish his friendship with Prussia.” One from July 3, 1853, in part (translated): “It strengthens me in my hopes of peace, which for the difference of opinion in Paris and London (on the question of how far you want to go in the Pacific Council Post and in the maritime patience) begin to fade a little.” On February 14, 1854, he writes, in part (translated): “I owe you a paper of great importance (the letter of the Emperor). Now go look at the big day forecasts which dictated that are dear to my heart. Recent communications from Vienna are peaceful in nature, as long as the Emperor of France to pronounce in meaning, rather, if he does not allow the interests of France to be sacrificed to a foreign will…This is undoubtedly the question of the moment.” In overall fine condition. Three are accompanied by their original mailing envelopes and include translations written by the general. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

251. King George III. King of Great Britain and Ireland from

1760 until his death in 1820 whose reign was marked most notably by the loss of British control over the American colonies. ALS signed “GR,” one page, 7 x 8.5, March 18, 1788. In full: “There cannot be the smallest objection to Baron Nogell’s having tomorrow an Audience to deliver his Letters of Recall as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and at the same time taking up the Character His Predecessor enjoyed.” In fine condition, with light toning and a couple small edge tears. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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252. King George V. Partly-printed DS, signed “George R. J.,” one page, 18.25 x 13.5, May 7, 1935. King George recognizes the appointment of an American diplomat. In part: “Our Good Friend the President of the United States of America has by a Commission…appointed Mr. Harvey T. Goodier to be Consul at Fort William and Port Arthur, Ontario.” Signed in the upper left by George and countersigned at the conclusion by Secretary of State for External Affairs Richard Bedford Bennett. The document bears a blindstamped seal in the lower right.

In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

254. King Philip V. Grandson of King

253. King George V. Signed book: British War Medals and How They Were Won. London: Norie and Wilson, 1893. Hardcover, 6.25 x 8.75, 656 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black ink, “For Francis of Teck, from George. York Cottage, Sandingham, Jan: 1894.” Autographic condition: light foxing and soiling to half-title page, otherwise fine condition. Book condition: G/None. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Louis XIV whose accession to the Spanish throne prompted the fourteen-year long War of Spanish Succession (1683–1746). LS in Spanish, signed “Yo El Rey,” one page, 11.5 x 15.75, March 30, 1708.

Untranslated letter to Cardinal Colloredo.

Retains the official paper seal affixed to the reverse, with one point clipped off. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (repaired separations and paper loss to central horizontal fold). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

255. Maria Theresa. Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia (1717–1780) who was the mother of Marie Antoinette.

Manuscript DS in Latin, one page, 20.75 x 14.5, October 25, 1776.

Decree appointing Moses Dragossy Greek-Catholic Bishop of Grosswardein. Boldly signed at the conclusion by Maria Theresa and countersigned by Esterhazy. The paper seal affixed at the bottom remains intact. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, expected document wear, and light soiling to the seal. A large and extremely visually appealing piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Rare strategic military orders from Peter the Great

256. Peter the Great. Russian czar (1672–1725) who ruled from 1682 until his death and was an instrumental force in the Westernization

and expansion of Russia into a major European power. LS in Cyrillic, one page both sides, 6.25 x 7.75, November 6, 1711. Untranslated letter to Field Marshal Count Sheremetev concerning giving both tactical and strategic orders. Peter I orders Sheremetev to move the Cossack troops to the opposite bank of the Dnieper and to destroy their dwellings. He instructs that seized troops are to be garrisoned at the fortress, but in order to mislead the Turks, rumors are to be circulated that it is Menshikov’s hired men who are settled there. The Polish senators should be told that the troops are garrisoned at the fortress provisionally until the King of Sweden reaches Turkey. The Field Marshal is also ordered not to stay in Poland too long. As to a request to be sent troops stationed at Riga for the winter, Peter advises that this will be impossible. In very good condition, with light dampstaining and toning, a mounting strip to one edge, and show-through from writing to opposing sides. Accompanied by a gorgeous custom-made leatherbound presentation folder.

These instructions demonstrate how Peter the Great was able to think both tactically and strategically,and highlight his close involvement with military affairs. At the time this letter was written, Russia was at war with two countries—a decade into a war against Sweden and one year into a battle with Turkey. Peter I directed most of the wars himself and also took part in some of the campaigns, emerging victorious over the Turks in 1713 and over Sweden in 1721. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Thanking Bruce Oldfield for “one extremely smart velvet dress” 258. Princess Diana. ALS, one page both sides, 5.25 x 7, Kensington Palace letterhead, December 21, 1989. Letter to fashion designer Bruce Oldfield, in full: “It fits perfectly & the ‘gap’ is in the right place too!

Thank you both so much for one extremely smart velvet dress—What a fantastic present & far far too generous, let alone sporting for this particular lady! You both are wonderful to have thought of me & for once I’m lost for words! All I can add is an enormous heartfelt thank-you,” with Diana adding a happy face at the end of the sentence. In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Diana’s hand. Oldfield had been designing clothes for Diana since 1981 and helped transform her into one of the world’s biggest style icons. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce letter by the defiant Swedish queen on the ambassador “willing to give me his friendship despite all the tricks and efforts of those who have the mission to push us against each other” 259. Queen Christina. ALS in French, unsigned,

one page both sides, 7.25 x 11.5, no date but circa 1688. Queen Christina’s draft for a letter to King Louis XIV. In part (translated): “Marquis Lavardin, the Extraordinary Ambassador from VM His Holiness just had a different behavior from his predecessors towards me, which filled me with joy and amazement, telling me that VM was willing to give me his friendship despite all the tricks and efforts of those who have the mission to push us against each other, for such a long time. He just persuaded me with the agreeable truth of the most obliging manner of the world, I am mad at my grief and my pride which prevented me from warning VM. On the opposite, I am not sorry to have left [your] generosity to take effect, which even pleased me so much, as I did not attract your honesty by any means, I did not try and justify myself and did not even complain, however you do me justice through your action which is so worthy of you and so worthy of me.” Affixed by one edge to the second page of a final draft copy of the letter. Intersecting folds and toning to edges, otherwise fine condition.

After abdicating the Swedish throne, Christina sought a welcoming place for her newfound Catholicism and moved to Rome to live in exile.

She became a close friend of Pope Clement IX but clashed with his successors, most harshly with the conservative Pope Innocent XI, who she often publicly defied. In 1687, King Louis XIV appointed the Marquis de Lavardin as ambassador to Rome despite Pope Innocent’s decree that there would be no French ambassador until political demands were met. Lavardin, in open contempt of the pope’s authority, arrived with a small army and forcibly took up residence. Christina was thrilled to have a like-minded ally in Rome, and immediately befriended the French diplomat, leading Pope Innocent to excommunicate Lavardin and withdraw a pension from Christina. Responding to these measures, Christina said she had ‘accepted his benefits as a penance inflicted on me by the hand of God, and I thank him for having removed from me such a subject of shame and humiliation.’ With Lavardin as her sidekick, these battles with the pope would continue to amuse Christina for the rest of her life. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Explorers and Archaeologists

260. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. FDC with a

cachet and inlaid medallion honoring the 25th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, signed in black ballpoint by Hillary and Norgay. Housed in its original presentation folder. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Exceedingly rare oversized portrait of the pioneering geographer 261. Alexander von Humboldt. German naturalist

and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man’s knowledge. Rare oversized engraved portrait of Humboldt as portrayed by French artist CharlesLouis Bazin in 1832, 12 x 15, signed and inscribed in the lower right in ink to “Prof. Dr. Buschmann” on behalf of his brother, “Wilhelm von Humboldt,” and himself, “Al. v.

Humboldt,” and dated in Berlin, May 1843. In very good condition, with dampstaining and repairs to the lower left corner, and overall toning.

In addition to its general rarity as a signed image of Humboldt, this piece boasts remarkable associations between him and close associates. His older brother Wilhelm was a notable philosopher and linguist who held great influence in the development of the Prussian education system.

The recipient of the photo was most likely Johann Karl Eduard Buschmann, a philologist who worked closely with both brothers, first assisting Wilhelm in his studies of the Kawi language of Indonesia. When Wilhelm von Humboldt passed away in 1835, Buschmann took over the project and was the sole author of the third volume of the work.

Alexander von Humboldt then employed him to prepare the original manuscript of Kosmos, his greatest achievement.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Last-minute dishonorable discharge from the ill-fated Terra Nova 262. Robert Falcon Scott. British naval officer and explorer (1868–1912) best known for the two expeditions he led to the Antarctic, the Discovery Expedition and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition. ALS signed “R. Scott,” one page, 8 x 10, British Antarctic Expedition letterhead, November 22, 1910. Letter to Sir Richard Poore. In part: “Mr. Feather has only one suit of uniform and for this and other reasons, he is anxious to get home at the earliest opportunity. As I said I am very desirous to meet his wishes in view of the heavy punishment of his dismissal…All our arrangements are going on well.” Intersecting folds, overall creases, tack holes to upper left, and a few tiny edge chips and tears, otherwise fine condition. Thomas A. Feather had been one of the members of Scott’s Discovery Expedition from 1901–04 and proved an able crewman. He was assigned the position of boatswain for Terra Nova, but was reportedly discharged as a result of friction between him and Lieutenant Henry Rennick. By this point in time Scott was in Christchurch, New Zealand, about to begin the last leg of his journey to Antarctica just a week later on November 29. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

The legendary explorer of the South Pole 263. Ernest Shackleton. Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard portrait of Shackleton in formal attire, signed in black ink, “E. H. Shackleton.” Shackleton has also addressed the postcard on the reverse to “Miss Barnard, 14 Ely Place, Dublin,” although it is postally unused.

Light crazing to emulsion, small faded ink notation to left border, and slight irregular ink adhesion and moderate contrast to signature against the dark background, otherwise fine condition. Rare and highly desirable in this format. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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265. Aga Khan III Starting Bid $200

266. Vasco de Almeida e Costa

269. Clara Barton Starting Bid $200

273. Elias Boudinot Starting Bid $200

268. Charles Babbage

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267. Anne de Montmorency

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270. David Ben-Gurion Starting Bid $200

271. Claude Louis Berthollet

272. Benazir Bhutto

274. Lujo Brentano

275. Martin Buber

276. Adolf Butenandt

278. Richard E. Byrd

279. Andy Card

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277. Richard E. Byrd Starting Bid $200

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280. James Chadwick

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282. Konstantin Chernenko

283. Walter Chrysler

284. William Andrews Clark

285. Dalai Lama

286. Dalai Lama

287. Alphonse Pyrame de Candolle

288. Charles de Gaulle

289. John DeLorean

291. Alfred Dreyfus

292. Emperor Francis I

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281. Chen Shui-bian

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290. DNA: Watson, Crick, and Wilkins Starting Bid $200

293. Abiel Foster Starting Bid $200

294. Antoine Quentin Fouquier-Tinville Starting Bid $200

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295. French Presidents Starting Bid $200

296. William Lloyd Garrison

297. Mikhail Gorbachev

298. German Politicians

299. Billy Graham

300. Horace Greeley

302. Hermann von Helmholtz

303. Albert Hofmann

304. L. Ron Hubbard

306. King Hussein and Queen Noor

307. Ferruccio Lamborghini

308. Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon

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301. Ernst Haeckel Starting Bid $200

305. Ernest Jones Starting Bid $200

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309. Lee Teng-hui

310. Lee Teng-hui and Tseng Wen-hui

311. Li Zongren

312. Lincoln Assassination: Crane and Billings

313. Lincoln Cabinet Members

314. Joseph Lister

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315. Charles Lyell

316. Giuseppe Mazzini

317. Mother Teresa

318. Mother Teresa

319. Benito Mussolini

320. Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III

321. Napoleon III

322. Ngo Dinh Diem

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323. Nguyen Cao Ky

324. Richard Owen

327. Rosa Parks

328. Robert E. Peary

330. Melvin Purvis

331. Buford Pusser

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334. Eliphalet Remington Starting Bid $200

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325. Robert Treat Paine Starting Bid $200

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329. Wendell Phillips and Charles Sumner

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326. Rosa Parks

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332. Queen Mary of Teck Starting Bid $200

335. Samuel Remington Starting Bid $200

333. Yitzhak Rabin Starting Bid $200

336. Richard Rush Starting Bid $200

337. Anwar Sadat

338. William H. Seward

340. Jared Sparks

341. Henry Benedict Stuart, Cardinal Duke of York

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344. Margaret Thatcher Starting Bid $200

348. Max von Laue Starting Bid $200

339. Robert Stroud

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342. Clement Studebaker, Jr Starting Bid $200

345. Charles Thomson Starting Bid $200

349. Wilhelm I Starting Bid $200

350. Wilhelm II Starting Bid $200

343. Texas: Benjamin Lundy Starting Bid $200

347. Max von Laue Starting Bid $200

351. Wilhelm II Starting Bid $200

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military 352. Benedict Arnold. Major General in the

Continental Army during the American Revolution who distinguished himself at Saratoga (1741–1801).

One of Washington’s most skilled and able generals, he turned traitor in an infamous plot to turn over the fortress at West Point to the British. Ink signature, “I am most respectfully, gentlemen, your Obed’t Hbl St, Bened’t Arnold,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 slip clipped from the close of a letter. Slip has been professionally silked on the reverse. In very good condition, with aforementioned silking, a few tiny tears, irregularly trimmed edges, and show-through from writing on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

353. William Bainbridge. Commodore in the United States Navy (1774–1833) best known for

his victory over the HMS Java in the War of 1812. ALS signed “Wm. Bainbridge,” one page, 8 x 9.75, September 20, 1823. Letter to Captain Alden Partridge of Norwich, Vermont. In part: “The Bearer Mr. Horry…being on his way to Norwich, to place his son under your excellent direction, affords me the opportunity of introducing him to you, as a gentleman of the first respectability.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature). A choice, boldly penned letter by the famed commodore. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Preparing to surrender to Sherman in April 1865, Beauregard marches north 354. P. G. T. Beauregard. Civil War–dated ALS in pencil, signed “G. T. Beauregard,” one page, 7.75 x 7.25, April 19, 1865.

Beauregard writes to a commissary general in Charlotte from his headquarters in Greensboro. In full: “In the movement hence, the South Carolina Troops will proceed to Columbia via Charlotte a Chester—The other forces via Charlotte N. C. Yorkville, Union, Lawrenceville and Abbeville So. Ca. and Washington Geo. The Chief Commissary of this Army will inform you where and what quantities subsistence will be required.” Intersecting folds, several small holes, and light stains and soiling, otherwise fine condition.

After General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, Beauregard and Joseph E. Johnston met with Jefferson Davis on April 13 to assess the state of the Confederacy. Concluding that continued warfare was futile, they decided to lay down their arms. Just one week after this letter, Beauregard and Johnston surrendered to William T. Sherman at Bennett Place near Durham Station, North Carolina, on April 26, 1865. Letters from this critical period at the end of the war are rare and of the utmost desirability. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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A “narrow squeak” months before fighting the Red Baron— “A Hun U. boat tried to torpedo us and only missed us by a few feet” 355. Roy Brown. Canadian aviator and World War I

ace (1893–1944) officially credited with bringing down the Red Baron, though later investigations indicated that the kill was most likely made by an Australian anti-aircraft machine gunner. ALS signed “Roy,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, Royal Naval Air Service letterhead, January 30, 1918. Letter to his dad. In part: “Commander Norton has left and as yet we have not got a new one…That makes a lot of difference as he was the best friend I ever had as a superior officer. The result is I have had my acting rank taken away from me. Whether I shall get it back under the new C. O. remains to be seen. Stearne had his confirmed. I am very glad he got it…We had a very narrow squeak coming over.

The last day out, a Hun U. boat tried to torpedo us and only missed us by a few feet. It was so close to our stern the wash from the propellors threw it out of the water…The food situation in England at present looks looks pretty serious and unless there is a change it looks as if there would be trouble. The laboring classes will not stand for it. I expect it will come out alright in the end. The British nation always blunders along some way and finally gets there…The two services are expected to unite before very long. I do not know exactly what that will mean.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. The Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Flying Corps united to form the Royal Air Force on April 1, 1918, upon which both Brown and Stearne Edwards—also mentioned in this letter—were made captains. Exceptional wartime content from the WWI ace.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

356. Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver. Serial number 108721, made in 1863, caliber

.44 with an 8˝ round barrel having a dark bore with very good rifling. This is a standard revolver as procured for the Union and has several small inspectors’ initials on the metal. The one-piece walnut grip is sound and shows wear, with small handling marks and tiny dings on the butt, and a faint outline of a government inspector’s cartouche on the left side. All of the steel surfaces have an even dark patina with very good factory lettering, only the “Patent” marking on the frame is a little light at the bottom. The cylinder retains about 50% of the naval engagement scene with several small dings, all of the safety pins are worn flat as is common. The brass triggerguard has an ocher patina. All of the serial numbers match on the metal with the wedge being a later replacement. The mechanism works properly. This is a nice example of a Colt Civil War Army revolver and as an antique gun it will transfer without any restrictions. Starting Bid $300

357. Civil War Union Cartridge Box Plate. This is a standard-style plate as used by

most infantrymen on the front flap of their leather cartridge boxes which held paper cartridges for their muskets. It is 2.5˝ in diameter of stamped brass with an eagle holding olive branches and arrows in its talons. The lead-filled back of the plate has two standing iron loops which were used to affix it to the cartridge box. The front of the plate has an attractive patina with excellent detail; the lead back is oxidized black. A wonderful Civil War collectible in fine plus condition. Starting Bid $200

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358. Civil War Whiskey Flask. A Civil War whiskey flask engraved on the front

of the silver base, “Presented to Lt. J. F. Weare, 40 Reg. Ms. Inf., Sept. 1, 1862.” The pint-sized glass flask stands 7˝ tall and has an oxidized silver screw cap and is seated in a removable 2.75˝ tall silver sleeve that fits over the lower half. The front of the cup has been partially cleaned to bright metal and the glass flask is in fine condition with the glass bottom maker-marked “E. Wallis Jr., Philada.” John Fairfield Weare was 33 years old when he was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant on September 1, 1862, into Co. C of the 40th Mass. Infantry. On September 7, 1864, he was promoted to captain, before being discharged on September 21, 1864, for wounds suffered at Cold Harbor, Virginia, on June 1, 1864. Starting Bid $200

359. George A. Custer. Hand-addressed mailing envelope from the Phoenix Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky, 5.25 x 3, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl. Custer, Elizabethtown, Ky.,” bearing an affixed three-cent postage stamp and postmarked Lexington, Kentucky, June 25. In fine condition, with a torn right edge from opening. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Choice twice-signed letter regarding a West Point professorship 360. Jefferson Davis. Bold ALS signed

twice, “Jeffer. Davis,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, August 26, 1856. Letter to John W. French, in part: “For the reasons set forth in the endorsement and a desire to save you from any annoyance I determined to send the application of Mr. Sprole to the Engt. bureau.

The following is a copy of the endorsement made on the letter of Mr. S.” Signed below

by Davis, who goes on to pen a copy of his endorsement: “The period asked for being indefinite I think it proper to say that the duties of the Professor would not permit him for more than a very short period to have less than the undivided possession of his quarters, and the interest of the Academy being paramount it is deemed better that the application should be decided by the Superintendent than be left to the generosity and kindness of the Professor.” This is also signed at the conclusion. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through single letters of the signatures). William T. Sprole was Chaplain of the Military Academy at West Point and Professor of Geography, History, and Ethics from March 2, 1847, until August 16, 1856, when he was replaced

by John W. French. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Almost seven years after the end of the Civil War, Davis and Beauregard continue their feud 361. Jefferson Davis. ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, March 4, 1872. Letter to General Braxton Bragg. In part: “Accept my thanks for your prompt compliance with my request for information in regard to Beauregard’s misrepresentation. My impression has been that the order to you caused this application for surgeon’s certificate because my recollection is that he told you that he, as an engineer officer, was not sufficiently acquainted with matters of organization etc. to perform the duties required by the condition of the command at Tupelo, and that he would therefore devolve them upon you. Of this there would be no record, but if you have no objection to stating it, I would be glad to know if your memory is the same as my own.” On the reverse of the separated second integral page, Bragg has docketed, “Memphis, 4th March ‘72. Jeffer Davis. Beauregard’s public writing about his relief from command of army at Tupelo.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), and light show-through from writing on opposing sides. Accompanied by two unsigned carte-de-visite portraits of Davis.

After the Union victory at the Siege of Corinth in 1862, Davis relieved P. G. T. Beauregard of his command and appointed Bragg as his successor as commander of the Western Department, which included the Army of the Mississippi. This letter seeking Bragg’s recollections of the controversy was spurred by Beauregard’s publication of articles claiming to have been wrongly relieved of command and blaming Davis for the loss of the war. Davis and Beauregard sparred in the press for the rest of their lives, bitterly blaming each other for the South’s failure.

A unique letter involving several key players in the Confederacy and illustrating the disharmony between them that lasted long after the last shots were fired. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after signed tintype of the Little Bighorn survivor 362. Charles C. DeRudio. US Army officer (1832–1910) who fought in the 7th US Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn under command of Marcus Reno.

When DeRudio’s horse was shot from beneath him, he hid in the brush until late at night, and then swam across the Little Big Horn to rejoin his command. Scarce 2.25 x 4 tintype portrait of DeRudio wearing a kepi and dangling a pipe from his mouth, signed on the mount in black ink, “Your affectionate son in law, C. C. de Rudio.” In fine condition, with trivial foxing. Accompanied by a similar tintype of his wife. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Wartime cooperation between the Army and Navy 363. David G. Farragut and Benjamin Butler. Two Civil War–

dated items: first, a letter endorsed “D. G. Farragut, Rear Admiral,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, November 1, 1862. The letter was sent by Paymaster W. J. Meredith requesting $10,000 required to pay the crew of the Flag Ship Hartford, and is approved at the conclusion by Farragut. Second, a manuscript DS signed “Benj. Butler, Maj Gen, Comdg,” one page, 8 x 7.75, December 23, 1862, approving another request of $25,000 made by Meredith. In overall fine condition, with expected document wear and light creases. Cooperation between the Army and Navy had been a contentious issue since the founding of the republic, but with the outbreak of the Civil War better coordination between the two service branches became a necessity. This pairing of documents attests to their willingness to work together, disbursing funds from one to the other as the war reached full force. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce 1767 colonial document confirming that a quartermaster “served in America during the War” 364. Thomas Gage. British general (1719–1787) who was commander in chief of the North American forces from 1763 to 1775. Manuscript DS, signed “Tho’s Gage,” one page, 7.25 x 4.5, April 1, 1767. Statement certifying a quartermaster’s military service. In full: “These are to certify to all whom it may concern, that Quarter Master Thomas Trickett served in America during the War, & is now Reduced. Given under my Hand at Headquarters in New York.” In fine condition, with closely cropped edges. This most likely refers to the French and Indian War, Britain’s greatest conflict in the Americas during this period, which had concluded in 1763. Gage issued this certificate attesting to Trickett’s military career so that he could apply for a land grant as a reward for his service. According to New York records, Trickett submitted a petition on April 14, 1767, for a grant of 2,000 acres in the county of Albany, one and a half miles east of Lake Champlain. An interesting and early military document from New York during British colonial rule. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

365. Jedediah Hotchkiss. The most famous cartographer of the Civil War (1828–1899)

whose detailed maps of the Shenandoah Valley are often credited as principal factors in Stonewall Jackson’s victories. Rare ink and watercolor survey map of land in Alleghany County, Virginia, drawn by Hotchkiss on an off-white 7.5 x 9.75 onionskin sheet, labeled “K” at the top.

Below the map is a legend noting the scale, “Scale 15 Chains to One Inch,” and size, “740 Acres—by patent, 78.58 A—in Dolly Ann, 61.42 A—outside.” Toned adhesive remnants along the left edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“Here we were sharply engaged for some hours before Hill made his attack” 366. Wade Hampton. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, May 17, 1887. Letter to General F. A. Walker thanking him for sending his History of the Second Army Corps in the Army of the Potomac, and pointing out a couple of errors. In part: “The two cav. Divisions present were mine under command of Gen. M.C. Butler, & W.H.F. Lee’s under command of Col. J. Lucas Davis of the 10th Va. cav. Lee was sick & Absent. My Div’n crossed at Malone’s Bridge. When we first struck the enemy, & the other Div’n crossed the Rowanty by the Bridge on the Halifax Road, both concentrating at Malone’s Station. Here we were sharply engaged for some hours before Hill made his attack & my men were deployed, dismounted, on both sides of the R.R. Hill’s first assault was repulsed, & when I saw him forming for a second one, I moved my whole force to the right, or east of the R.R., my left resting on it, & as the inf’try attacked your front line, I struck that portion where you have, in your map, placed Gibbon.

On page 575, you say that ‘Hampton’s & W.H.F. Lee’s cav. Div’ns were sent across the James’ &c. At that time my Div’n, or Butler’s 2 others, was on its way to the Valley, & we were camped on the night of 14th Aug. at Frederickshall Stn. about 50 miles from Richmond. That night…Gen Lee recalled me, & I reached White’s Tavern, early on the 15th just after Gen Chambliss—who commanded a Brig. in W.H.F. Lee’s Div’n—was killed. I at once ordered the 1st & 2nd N.C. cav. of Lee’s other Brig. to dismount & attack. This they did with spirit driving the enemy across White Oak creek, & taking prisoners from four Inf’try Regts.” In fine condition, with faint edge toning to all pages. Reliving heated moments of battle, Hampton pens a vividly detailed recollection of his major victory during the Second Battle of Ream’s Station in 1864. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Kentuckians; remember the River Raisin!”

367. Edmund P. Gaines. War-dated manuscript general orders, signed “By command, E. P. Gaines, Col. Adjt. General,” one page, 7.5 x 4.25, September 27, 1813. An invigorating message issued on board the Arial. In full: “The General entreats his brave troops to remember that they are sons of sires whose fame is immortal, that they are to fight for the rights of their insulted country, whilst their opponents combat for the unjust pretensions of a master. Kentuckians; remember the River Raisin: But remember it only whilst the victory is suspended. The revenge of a soldier cannot be gratified upon a fallen enemy.” Docketing on the reverse reads: “This order issued & was communicated just as the troops embarked from the Sister Island & the same day landed on the Canada Shore, but the enemy had gone.” In fine condition, with two vertical folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature).

These orders were issued as troops under William Henry Harrison’s Army of the Northwest continued to drive the British into Canada during the War of 1812. Detroit had just fallen back into American hands on September 10, and the troops regrouped at West Sister Island in Lake Erie, off the coast of Canada. They planned an invasion of the British-held Fort Malden in Southwest Ontario and expected formidable resistance, thus this stirring dispatch from Gaines, playing upon the emotions and bloodlust of the troops, a large percentage of them Kentucky natives.

In January 1813, hundreds of members of a company of Kentucky militiamen had been slaughtered at the Battle of Frenchtown by a British and Native American alliance near the River Raisin, and ‘Remember the River Raisin’ became a rallying cry that prompted many Kentuckians to enlist immediately for service in the war. When the American forces landed at Malden, they found it deserted as British General Henry Procter had decided to flee. The retreat was slow and unorganized, however, allowing the American forces to catch up to them the next week, where they engaged in the pivotal Battle of the Thames—the decisive American victory saw the dissolution of the Native American alliance with the deaths of Tecumseh and Roundhead, and effectively led to the the re-establishment of American control over the Northwest frontier.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“In expectation of the conclusion of Peace very soon,” Johnston and Hampton hope to promote General Wheeler

368. Joseph E. Johnston. ALS signed “J. E. Johnston, General,” two pages, 4.25 x 7, April 22, 1865. Letter to Confederate Secretary of War John C. Breckinridge. In full: “In expectation of the conclusion of Peace very soon, Major General Wheeler desires to be prepared for foreign service. He has, as you probably know, long commanded a corps of cavalry. He thinks that the evidence of that fact might be of advantage to him in obtaining Military rank hereafter—& that the simplest evidence would be the corresponding rank—or rather the appointment of Lieut.

General. I believe that it is needless to remind you of the fidelity zeal courage & success with which general Wheeler commanded his corps.”

Wade Hampton adds a lengthy endorsement on the reverse, signed “Wade Hampton, Lt Genl,” in full: “I must Resp’y & earnestly recommend this appointment. Not only will it assist Genl. Wheeler in his proposed object, but it will be a fitting mark by our Government of its appreciation of his long & gallant service.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, toning to the left edge of the first page, and light soiling.

This dates to just four days before Johnston and Wheeler surrendered to William T. Sherman at Bennett Place near Durham Station, North Carolina on April 26, 1865. General Lee had already surrendered at Appomattox Court House, and at the time of writing Wheeler was attempting to cover Jefferson Davis’s flight from capture—yet another demonstration of Wheeler’s “zeal” in protecting the Confederacy, although both he and Davis would end up caught. Had Wheeler not been captured and imprisoned, he hoped to connect with Edmund Kirby Smith out west and continue resistance against the Union. A supremely desirable letter from the close of the war associating three important Confederate officers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500 104 | May 13, 2015 | MILITARY

1943 love letter from the future Iwo Jima flag-raiser

369. Iwo Jima: Rene Gagnon. United States Marine immortalized in Joe Rosenthal’s famous World War II photograph as one of the six flag-raisers atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima (1925–1979). War-dated ALS signed “Rene,” two pages both sides, 7 x 10.25, United States Marines letterhead, June 27, 1943. Letter to his future wife, Pauline Harnois, written from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina. In part: “Boy you’ll never know how much I miss you, I wish that I could take you along with me when I am shipped to my new post, but I guess that is impossible so, I’ll just have to dream of how nice it would be to have you along…While on furlough I’ve got to go to Boston 1 day on business for the Marine Corp. I will go up on the 3 or 4 oclock bus in the afternoon so if you can come up with me we can go dancing after I’ve reported at the Recruiting Station…

Its almost unbelievable to think that I havent seen you in over a month, before I used to think it was bad when I didn’t get to kiss you a[t] least once during an evening…P.S. The ones who make the most score when we shoot for record will get a P.V.C. stripe—So please say a little prayer for me will you.” Areas of toning to the top and edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

370. Robert E. Lee. Coveted 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Lee in formal attire, boldly signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “R. E. Lee.” Published by Boude & Miley of Lexington, Virginia. Mounted and matted to an overall size of 5.25 x 7.25, with a window on the backing for viewing the photographer’s backstamp. In very good condition, with scattered surface marks, a large scuffed area to the left side of the albumen photo (approaching but not affecting Lee’s image), and the image a bit faded. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Rare handwritten and signed check as West Point’s superintendent 371. Robert E. Lee. Scarce and extremely desirable handwritten check, 7.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lee, “R. E. Lee,” payable to “Cash—B—Farmers Bank of Va” for $32.50, July 5, 1854. Lee adds further information at the top, “West Point, N. Y., Cash—Bank of the Old Dominion at Alexandria.” Several vertical folds, light creases and soiling, noticeable wrinkling to signature area, adhesive remnants on reverse, and an expected cancellation cut and notation to body, otherwise very good condition.

Accompanied by an engraved portrait of Lee. After distinguishing himself in the Mexican-American War, Lee reluctantly accepted an appointment as superintendent of the Military Academy at West Point in 1852, where he remained for three years. During this time he managed his affairs from afar, banking in his boyhood home of Alexandria with the Bank of the Old Dominion and Farmers Bank of Virginia, both of which would close during the Civil War. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 105

372. Douglas MacArthur. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in fountain pen. Triplematted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition, with a slight crease to the background.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“None of the Cadets, now being treated at Walter Reed Hospital for insanity, owes his condition to hazing” 373. Douglas MacArthur. TLS, one page, 5.25 x 8.5, Superindentant’s Office United States Military

Academy letterhead, February 19, 1920. Letter to Congressman Colonel E. C. Little. In part: “So far as I or the Surgeon know none of the Cadets, now being treated at Walter Reed Hospital for insanity, owes his condition to hazing. Hazing has been practically eliminated at the Academy. I should very much like to have you see at first hand the conditions which exist here…I am sure that you have been subjected to most exaggerated and misleading reports. I should be delighted to have you as my guest…This will also give me the opportunity to recall…friends from your splendid Regiment, the 20th Kansas. This unit was one of the great favorites of my Father, General Arthur MacArthur, and his anecdotes of its deeds are still fresh in my memory.” In fine condition, with light soiling and a few staple holes to the top.

After a cadet’s death was linked to hazing in a 1900 scandal, a congressional investigation of West Point set out to uncover abuses endured by underclassmen. A victim of hazing himself, MacArthur was one of the cadets called to testify before the committee, though he downplayed his own experiences. Although somewhat suppressed by the scandal, the practice of hazing continued through the years; perhaps influenced by his own past humiliation, MacArthur worked to curtail abuses upon his appointment in 1919 as superintendent of West Point. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The former commander checks debits made “solely for advances to the first New York regiments raised in 1775 and 1776” 374. Alexander McDougall. Revolutionary War-dated ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 13.25, January 1, 1780. Letter to Gerard Banchner. In part: “All the debits placed to the Convention amount on which the balance in question…were all and solely for advances to the first New York regiments raised in 1775 and 1776, and Capt Lamb & Capt.

Hamilton’s companies of artillery except one article of three or four pounds to a sick rifleman.” Reverse of the second page bears an address panel in McDougall’s hand. Toning along folds and edges, a few small separations and areas of paper loss to spine, and a rough right edge, otherwise fine condition. In June of 1775, four New York infantry regiments were authorized by the New York Provincial Congress, with McDougall given command of the 1st NY Regiment; reconfigured the following year, the 1st NY was charged with manning the fortifications of New York City. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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375. George S. Patton. World War II–dated mailing

envelope, 8.75 x 3.75, addressed in type to “Miss Mary Jane Krieger, 204 Pine Street, Harrisburg, Penna., U.S.A.,” bearing a censorship signature to the upper left, “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” and franked “Free” to the upper right, postmarked August 7, 1944. Scattered creases and tears to the top edge from opening, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a color copy of the letter transmitted in this envelope.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Recalling our service together in the ‘Days of the Empire’ in the Philippines some 36 years ago” 376. John J. Pershing. Exceptional matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 portrait of Pershing in his four-star uniform, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For Major General Henry Gibbin, Quartermaster Genl, Recalling our service together in the ‘Days of the Empire’ in the Philippines some 36 years ago, and with congratulations upon his successful career in the Army. John J. Pershing, 1936.”

Blindstamped in the lower right by the Signal Corps, US Army. In very good condition, with scattered creases, uniformly trimmed edges, and some chipping and soiling to edges, none of these drastically detracting from the fine visual appeal of the piece. Major General Henry Gibbins joined the Third Tennessee Infantry, US Volunteers, in 1898 before going on to serve in the Philippines with the Ninth Cavalry. Pershing was one of the commanders in the Philippine–American War and led efforts to suppress the Filipino Insurrection and served with both the First and Fifteenth Cavalry Regiments. A terrific association with a crystal-clear image.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

377. Ottavio Piccolomini. Italian nobleman (1599– 1656) whose military career included service as a Spanish general and then as a field marshal of the Holy Roman Empire. ALS in Italian, signed “Htz: di Amalfi,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 12, April 9, 1647. Untranslated letter to his secretary regarding financial matters. Some slight staining affecting the signature and moderate show-through from writing to opposing sides, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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378. George E. Pickett. Virginia-born Confederate officer (1825–1875) who famously led the eponymous ill-fated charge at Gettysburg. Scarce ink signature, “G. E. Pickett, Lt r adjt 8th,” on an off-white 2 x .5 slip. In fine condition, with closely cropped edges. A clean and highly sought-after example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

379. Erwin Rommel. DS in German, signed in pencil, “Rommel,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, September 28, 1941. Untranslated document nominating five German soldiers to receive Second Class service medals, listing their names, birth dates, and birth places. Signed at the conclusion by Rommel as commanding general of the Panzer Army in North Africa. In fine condition, with light creases and expected document wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

380. Erwin Rommel.

Signed book: Infanterie greift an. Potsdam: Ludwig Voggenreiter Verlag, 1937.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 5 x 7.5, 356 pages. Signed on the foreword page in pencil, “Rommel.” Edgewear and an ownership inscription to the first free end page, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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381. Ferdinand von Schill.

Prussian officer (1776–1809) who revolted unsuccessfully against French domination and was killed in battle in May 1809. ALS in German, signed “Schill,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13.75, July 31, 1808. Untranslated letter to Colonel Adolf Friedrich von Oppen, continuing to maintain that one of his subordinates was wrongfully accused. Light overall foxing and show-through from writing to opposing sides, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“The photographs of the Torpedo,” Sherman remarks, are “unusually good, the spray being all the better represented by the apparent obscurity” 382. William T. Sherman. ALS

signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, June 8, 1877. Letter to General Henry L. Abbot, commanding officer of the Torpedo School in Willet’s Point, New York. In part: “Yours of June 4 with the photographs of the Torpedo, of May 18, on the occasion of Sec. McCrary’s visit, was received yesterday…the Photograph is unusually good, the spray being all the better represented by the apparent obscurity. I am always amazed that the chemicals can be so sensitive as to record the effect, at the smallest conceivable sub-division of Time.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (a vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), and light show-through from writing to opposing sides. Accompanied by two reproduction photos of torpedo explosions at Willet’s Point from the next two years, which would be similar in appearance to the photographs referenced here. Sherman must have recently visited the Torpedo School with Secretary of War George McCrary, where they observed Abbot’s torpedo tests. At this point in time ‘torpedo’ generally referred to a stationery mine, though Abbot was beginning to experiment with propelled torpedoes as well. The connection between Sherman’s awe at the photographic process and the technological progress of naval warfare makes this an especially interesting letter. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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383. William T. Sherman. ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” three pages on two adjoining lightly-lined sheets, 5 x 8, Headquarters, Army of the United States letterhead, October 12, 1878. Letter to Dr. Bertolet, the acting assistant surgeon of the US Army regarding a prescription for cough syrup. Small edge separations to horizontal mailing folds, and light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Sherman’s hand, and two unsigned carte-de-visite portraits, one of Sherman and his generals and one of Bertolet. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

384. Arthur St. Clair. American soldier and politician (1737-1818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution but lost his command after a controversial retreat from Fort Ticonderoga. Partly-printed DS, signed “Ar. St. Clair,” one page, 13.25 x 4.25, July 17, 1772. A document issued to the sheriff of Bedford County. In part: “We command you, that you summon John Mitchell late of your county yeoman So that he be and appear before Our Justices… to answer Moses Frimel of a Plea of Trespass on the Case &c.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds with small edge separations and irregular overall toning. A desirable example given the date’s proximity to the outbreak of the American Revolution, during which St. Clair served closely with George Washington. He took part in the iconic crossing of the Delaware in December 1776 and is sometimes credited with developing the strategy that led to Washington’s capture of Princeton. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

385. World War II. Pencil sketch on an off-white 6.5 x 7 sheet, done by Sgt. Bob Neary as a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III, the camp immortalized in the 1963 film The Great Escape. The sketch depicts a POW standing on a Red Cross box, pouring water over a naked man; those who were working to tunnel underground had to shower in secret, as the shower rooms were watched over by guards. In very good condition, with scattered stains and toning, and unevenly trimmed edges. Neary was a gunner in the 450th Bomb Group, 720th Squadron, taken prisoner after being shot down. In his privately printed book of wartime sketches, ‘Stalag Luft III,’ Neary recalled the feeling of liberation after being held captive. Starting Bid $200

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386. P. G. T. Beauregard

387. J. Franklin Bell

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388. Louis-Alexandre Berthier

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391. Confederate Soldier’s Letter

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395. James H. Doolittle MB $200

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393. Jefferson Davis

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394. Henry Dearborn

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396. Duke of Wellington MB $200

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390. Confederate Letters

392. Hue d’Amboise

389. Claire L. Chennault

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397. Washington Lafayette Elliott MB $200

398. Enola Gay MB $200

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399. Enola Gay: Morris Jeppson

400. Enola Gay: Theodore ‘Dutch’ Van Kirk

401. David G. Farragut

402. Leslie R. Groves

403. Winfield Scott Hancock

404. Benjamin Hawkins

405. Paul von Hindenburg MB $200

406. Andrew A. Humphreys

407. Mikhail Kalashnikov

408. Jean Baptiste Kleber

409. James Longstreet

410. Erich Ludendorff

411. George G. Meade

412. Thomas Francis Meagher

413. Chester Nimitz

414. George S. Patton

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415. Philippe Petain

416. John M. Schofield

417. Winfield Scott

418. Philip H. Sheridan

419. Rudolf Carl Slatin

420. Isaac R. Trimble

421. Union Officers

422. Union Officers

423. Union Officers

424. Union Soldier’s Letter

425. Gideon Welles

426. World War II

427. WWII: Tokyo Rose

428. Sgt. Alvin C. York

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aviation 430. Amelia Earhart. Fountain pen signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white

3.5 x 2.5 clipped slip affixed along left edge to a 6 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with slight toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

431. Howard Hughes. Scarce commemorative airmail postal cover, 9.5 x 4, carried by Hughes on his triumphant 1938 around-the-world flight. The cover, issued in conjunction with the 1939 New York World’s Fair, bears several postage stamps, postmarks, and rubber stamps indicating the primary stops on the record-setting journey: Paris, Moscow, Omsk, Yakutsk, Fairbanks, Minneapolis, and the final destination, New York City; and a flown fabric 1939 New York World’s Fair flag, 12 x 8, also carried on the flight. Nicely matted together with a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 18.5 x 22. In fine condition. Accompanied by a color copy of a mailing envelope addressed to Hughes Aircraft from Annin and Co., manufacturers of flags and banners, with notations in an unknown hand reading, “Hughes. Flags AM carried & Hughes on round the world flight.” Starting Bid $200

Dramatic oversized aviator portrait 432. Charles Lindbergh. Iconic vintage matte-finish 8.75 x 12.5 portrait of Lindbergh in flight gear, signed across his collar in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh.” Notated in the lower left corner in white ink

by Acme News Pictures. Nicely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 20. In fine condition. Originates from the estate of William P. MacCracken, a pilot and attorney notable for his role in developing federal aviation regulations and policies. Lindbergh was offered Pilot’s License No. 1 when the federal government began issuing them in 1927, but he deferred to MacCracken out of respect, insisting he had more experience and was thus a more appropriate recipient. A scarce oversized format with a desirable aviation association. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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433. Charles Lindbergh. Series 1935 A ‘short snorter’ one dollar silver certificate, signed vertically to the left of Washington’s portrait in fountain pen, “C. A. Lindbergh,” and also signed by six others. General wear with folds, creases, soiling, tack holes to edges, and several of the other signatures extremely faded, otherwise very good condition. An interesting format, likely signed during Lindbergh’s time in the South Pacific; serving as a consultant with the United Aircraft Company, he flew in over 50 missions while training Corsair pilots in World War II. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

434. Charles Lindbergh. Signed book: We. Limited author’s autograph edition, numbered 682/1000. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1927. Hardcover, 6.75 x 10, 308 pages. Lindbergh’s autobiography, published just after his famous 1927 solo, non-stop, trans-Atlantic flight. Signed on the colophon in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/ None.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare letter from the famous hot air balloon inventor, written to a future casualty of the Revolution 435. Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier. ALS in French, signed

“Montgolfier,” one page, 7.75 x 9, May 28, 1785. Letter to Jean-Jacques Froulle, in part (translated): “I have been instructed by Mr. Leclerc, knight of the Order of the King, to send you a few reams of large eagle.

Enclosed is an order to take away a bundle from Orleans.” Reverse of second integral page bears a partial address panel in another hand.

In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, a couple passing through portions of signature, a few small spots, and a thin strip of moderate toning along right edge, not affecting the legibility. Born into a reputable family of paper manufacturers in Annonay, in Ardeche, France, brothers Jacques-Etienne and Joseph-Michel Montgolfier put their small town on the map in June of 1783 when they successfully carried out the first public unmanned hot air balloon flight there; five months later, before a distinguished crowd including King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and Ben Franklin, they would demonstrate the first free flight by humans in their balloon. With their family elevated to the nobility, Etienne continued his work with the paper mill, whose business is displayed in this letter, as he sends “a few reams of large eagle” (a paper format) to printer and bookseller Jean-Jacques Froulle. A decade later during the French Revolution, Froulle would find himself on the chopping block—literally—after writing and printing an account of the death of Louis XVI. An incredibly rare letter regarding the early aviator’s family business. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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436. Roscoe Turner. American aviator (1895–1970) who set the east-to-west transcontinental speed record in 1930.

FDC with a cachet honoring the 50th anniversary of airmail service, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

437. Orville Wright. Winters National Bank & Trust Co. check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed

by Wright, payable to Williams Market for $80.47, February 4, 1947. In fine condition, with one vertical fold, staple holes to left, and expected bank stamps, notations, and cancellation holes. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Iconic image of man’s first flight

438. Orville Wright. Sought-after 6.25 x 4.5

cardstock photo of the Wright Brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk, signed in the lower left in fountain pen

by Orville Wright. Handsomely double-matted and framed with an unsigned photo and engraved plaque to an overall size of 26.5 x 29. In very good condition, with scattered creases, a tear to the upper portion of the image, and light soiling. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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439. Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin. Vintage matte-finish 4 x 6 H.

Brandseph of Stuttgart photo, affixed to its original 6.5 x 9 mount, signed and inscribed in German in black ink on the photo, and dated July 8, 1908. Framed to an overall size of 9.5 x 11.75. Light contrast to portions of signature and inscription, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

440. Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin. German engineer (1838–1917) who designed the famous rigid airship that bears his name. War-dated ALS in German, signed “G. v. Zeppelin,” one page, 6.25 x 7.75, August 24, 1916.

Letter to Charles Prince Lowenstein, apologizing for not being able to participate in some undertakings during WWI. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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space

“You don’t get in this— you put it on!”

441. Wally Schirra. Wonderful

color 9.5 x 19 print of the Mercury spacecraft, signed in black felt tip, “You don’t get in this—you put it on!

Wally Schirra.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 23. In fine condition. An appealing piece infused with Schirra’s sense of humor.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

444. Alan Shepard. Mercury 3

launch day cover with a stamped cachet honoring the historic mission, signed in black ink

by Shepard. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

445. Gemini 5. Color

satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Gemini 5 crew making their way to the launch pad, signed in blue felt tip, “Charles Conrad, GT–5 PLT,” and in black felt tip, “Gordon Cooper, GT5– CDR.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

446. Gemini 11.

442. Wally Schirra and Gordon Cooper. Three photos of the two Mercury astronauts in their spacesuits, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, including two signed by Wally Schirra and one signed by Gordon Cooper.

In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

443. Gus Grissom. Gemini 3 launch day cover with an affixed cachet honoring Grissom and stamped description of the mission, signed in blue ballpoint, “Gus Grissom.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Interesting mattefinish 10 x 8 photo of Richard Gordon performing an EVA during the Gemini 11 mission, signed in black ink, “Ride ’Em Cowboys, Charles Conrad, Jr.,” and “R. F. Gordon, Jr.” Stamped on the reverse by World Wide Photos. In very good condition, with scattered creases (most apparent to the corners and center of the top edge), and a paperclip impression to the upper left. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Choice set of uninscribed Apollo 11 white space suit lithographs

447. Apollo 11. Exceptional complete set of three official color 8 x 10 NASA lithographs of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins

shown individually in their white space suits, each signed in black felt tip by the astronaut pictured. In overall fine to very fine condition, with a trivial crease to the extreme corner tip and mild paperclip impression to the upper left of the Armstrong lithograph, both hardly noticeable and not affecting the superb appearance. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication for all three. With all signed in black felt tip in the same general area, the uniformity of these uninscribed Apollo 11 white space suit lithographs sets them apart from those typically offered. Starting Bid $500

448. Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Fantastic glossy 10 x 8 close-up photo of the Apollo 11 crew, signed in blue felt tip by Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

449. Neil Armstrong. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the X1-B test aircraft, signed in black felt tip by Armstrong. In fine condition. A desirable uninscribed example of a photo not commonly seen. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Desirable 1965 Hawaiian tracking station cover 450. Neil Armstrong. Early

and sought-after Hawaiian tracking station cover, postmarked at Waimea, Hawaii, on the day of the Gemini 3 flight, March 23, 1965, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Neil Armstrong. Also signed on both sides in felt tip and ballpoint by various other tracking station personnel. In fine condition, with light toning and an address label affixed to the front. Armstrong was assigned to the Kokee Tracking Station in Hawaii for support of GT-3, the first manned flight of the Gemini program. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

451. Neil Armstrong. Official

color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong in his white space suit, neatly signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a JSA label affixed to the reverse.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. A nice uninscribed example of this ideal format. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

453. Neil Armstrong.

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Best wishes to Barbara Conway, Neil Armstrong,” adding “Apollo 11, 7/16–24/69.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial surface marks. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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452. Apollo 12. Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 12 crew posing in their white space suits in front of the lunar command module, signed in black felt tip, “Charles Conrad, Apollo XII Cdr,” “Richard Gordon, Apollo XII CMP,” and “Alan Bean, Apollo XII LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200 454. Apollo 15. Apollo 15

launch day postal cover with a cachet of the mission insignia, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, James McDivitt, and Al Worden. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

455. Apollo 15. Apollo 15 insur-

ance cover with a cachet of the mission insignia, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. Also signed on the reverse of the flap in black ballpoint, “From my personal collection.

Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP,” and numbered “#240.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed by Worden, in part: “I hereby certify that the commemorative postal cover number 240…was an Apollo 15 insurance cover. It has been in my possession since the flight in 1971.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

456. John Young. Magnificent color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of

Young jumping off the lunar surface and saluting the American flag, signed in silver ink, “John Young, Apollo 16 CDR.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

457. Gene Cernan. Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the Apollo 17 lunar rover on the moon’s surface, signed in black felt tip, “‘America’s challenge of today has forged man’s destiny of tomorrow,’ Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII–CDR, Dec. 1972.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

458. Apollo Astronauts. Textured cardstock reproduction of an official lunar ray chart, 15.75 x 12, signed in black felt tip by Tom Stafford, Richard Gordon, Fred Haise, Edgar Mitchell, Al Worden, Charlie Duke, and Gene Cernan, each adding his mission below. In fine condition, with dings to edges. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Fred Haise stating that the print was signed for the benefit of the Infinity Space Center in Mississippi. All proceeds from the sale of this item will be donated to the Science Center. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Fantastic Ron Lewis limited edition ‘Moonwalkers’ 459. Moonwalkers. Color limited

edition 31 x 25 print entitled ‘Moonwalkers,’ numbered 538/1000, signed in blue felt tip by eleven of the twelve men to walk on the lunar surface: Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Charles Conrad, Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, Dave Scott, Jim Irwin, John Young, Charlie Duke, Gene Cernan, and Harrison Schmitt.

Also signed in blue felt tip by the artist, Ron Lewis. Rolled and in fine condition, with light edge dings and creases. A visually impressive and highly desirable piece signed by these iconic astronauts. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Exquisite 1982 ‘Gathering of Eagles’ print, featuring Armstrong, Yeager, and Tibbets 460. Gathering of Eagles. Exceptional color limited edition

24.5 x 22.75 print entitled ‘Great Moments in Aviation History,’ numbered 47/1100, signed in pencil by 15 important figures in the history of American flight: Neil Armstrong, George A. Vaughn, Jr., Leigh Wade, James H. Doolittle, Curtis E. LeMay, George Gay, Joe Foss, John W. Mitchell, Charles E. Yeager, Gail S. Halverson, Paul W. Tibbets, Frances S. Gabreski, Pete Knight, Michael J. Novosel, and Robin Olds, and also signed by the artist, William J. Reynolds. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 30.25 x 29.25. In fine condition, with a small area of soiling (touching the tip of the Foss signature). Consignor notes that this print came from the estate of signer and World War II Ace Joe Foss. A scarce and sought-after piece signed by some of the most important space and aviation pioneers in history. Oversized. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Incredible 1962 photo signed by Armstrong, White, and eleven other NASA pioneers at the Marshall Space Center

461. Astronauts. Amazing vintage glossy 10.5 x 8 photograph of twelve NASA astronauts with Wernher von Braun at the Marshall Space

Flight Center, signed vertically in various inks by each man above his own image, including: “Jim McDivitt,” “Neil Armstrong,” ”James Lovell,” “Thomas P. Stafford,” “Elliott See,” “Charles Conrad,” “Wernher von Braun,” “DK Slayton,” “Frank Borman,” “JH Glenn,” “WM Schirra,” “Edward H. White,” and “John Young.” Photo was taken on November 28, 1962. A few names a shade or two light, slight brushing to the Armstrong and White signatures, skipping to the Glenn, and a few trivial creases, mostly to edges, otherwise fine condition. From the collection of Bonnie Holmes, von Braun’s longtime personal secretary at Marshall.

In late November of 1962, Wernher von Braun invited twelve NASA astronauts to Marshall Space Center for a two-day briefing to discuss the advancement of the heavy space vehicle program. America’s ‘second generation’ of astronauts and three of the original Mercury 7 attended, including what would become some of the biggest names in space history: Neil Armstrong, the world’s first moonwalker; John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth; and Ed White, the first American to perform a spacewalk, who would tragically lose his life training for the Apollo 1 launch five years later. A phenomenal assemblage of signatures on a single photo. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

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462. Astronauts. Fantastic collection of five TLSs from Edgar Mitchell, Charles Conrad, Tom Stafford, Ron Evans, and Jack Lousma, each one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA Manned Spacecraft Center letterhead, dated from 1963 to 1969 (Lousma undated). All are fascinating responses to letters asking for their opinions on the space program. Conrad, in part: “The mind can only guess at a small fraction of the benefits to mankind that will come from the peaceful exploration of our universe.” Stafford’s letter, in part: “The apollo [sic] program is the greatest peacetime undertaking in the history of man.” Mitchell, in part: “The attainment of knowledge through exploration—through research—has always brought benefit even though the final outcome could not be defined.” Evans, in part: “Our country must continue its quest for advancement…

To be a part of the actual exploration is really great.” Lousma, in part: “The space program has demonstrated that people can achieve seemingly insurmountable goals by working as a team.”

In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

463. Cosmonauts. Glossy 7.25 x 4.75 photo of the original six cosmonauts, signed in black ink and blue ballpoint by Yuri Gagarin, Gherman Titov, Andrian Nikolayev, Pavel Popovich, Valery Bykovsky, and Valentina Tereshkova. In fine condition, with light paperclip impressions and edgewear to upper left. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

464. Cosmonauts. Block

of three Soviet postage stamps, 1.25 x 4.25, signed in black ink by cosmonauts Yuri Gagarin, Andriyan Nikolayev, Pavel Popovich, and Valentina Tereshkova. In fine condition, with irregular adhesion and light contrast to signatures. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

465. Yuri Gagarin. Desirable matte-finish 3.75 x 4.75 head-and-

shoulders photo of Gagarin in uniform, signed vertically in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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space artifacts 466. Calibrator and Transducer. Two different pieces of space program hardware: a temperature transducer intended for the Saturn V Second Stages (S-II), measuring 1 x 1.75 with 11.75˝ long leads, with labels noting a serial number of “07724Rdf0335” and part number of “4051,” along with paperwork dated 1967 filled out with various test calibration results; and a rack-mountable calibrator, circa 1970s-80s, 19 x 3.5 x 5, with four inputs and two knobs on the front. Service tag affixed to the top identifies the device as a “6625-NSL Calibrator.” This device was used to calibrate test equipment. In overall very good condition, with toned tape remnants and some cracks to the plastic case of the transducer. Oversized. Starting Bid $200

467. Buzz Aldrin. A .5 x .5 swatch of flown Kapton foil removed from the Apollo 11 Command

Module Columbia’s thermal protection subsystem, removed after splashdown by O. W. Nasse, who was assigned to the Apollo 11 post landing and safety recovery team. Foil is affixed to an 8.5 x 11 informational letter of authenticity from Ken Havekotte, signed in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI LMP.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

From the Command Module Pilot’s personal collection 468. Apollo 9. Flown sterling silver Apollo 9 Robbins medal, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face, approximately 1˝ in diameter, engraved with the mission dates on the reverse, “March 3–13, 1969,” encircled by the names of the astronauts in raised text. The medal is serial numbered “13” and includes its original matching case, with the foam material inside disintegrating.

Condition is normal with light toning.

Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 9 silver medallion number ‘13’ included Larger than actual size. with this letter is from my personal collection and was flown aboard Apollo 9, March 3–13, 1969. I was Command Module Pilot on Apollo 9…I specifically requested the Apollo 9 number ‘13’ included with this letter.” Starting Bid $300

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From the Command Module Columbia 469. Apollo 11. Flown .5 x .25 swatch of Kapton foil from the spacecraft insulation of the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, affixed to a limited edition color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface, numbered 6/50. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller. Starting Bid $200

470. Apollo 12. Flown

.5 x .25 swatch of Kapton foil from the outer skin of the Apollo 12 Command Module Yankee Clipper, affixed to a limited edition color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Charles Conrad on the lunar surface, numbered 3/50. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller. Starting Bid $200

471. STS-27/28 Flown Tire Segment.

Flown nose gear tire segment used on the Atlantis during mission STS-27 and again on Columbia during mission STS-28, approximately .75 x .75. Encased in a limited edition cylindrical 2.75 x 3.25 piece of Lucite cut at an angle for display purposes, numbered 4/200, with an STS-27 emblem and certificate of authenticity at the bottom. In fine condition. Originally distributed through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation and accompanied by a matching certificate of authenticity signed by Robert ‘Hoot’ Gibson, certifying that the segment is a piece from his personal collection. Starting Bid $200

472.

STS-1. Manned Flight Awareness medallion minted using metal removed from the Space Shuttle Columbia following its historic maiden voyage, 1.5˝ in diameter, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face and a description on the reverse. Includes an 8.5 x 11 presentation certificate bearing printed facsimile signatures of the astronauts, reading, “The crew of Columbia is pleased to present you with this medallion in appreciation of your contribution to the success of the First Manned Orbital Flight of the Space Shuttle.” Foxing to the certificate, otherwise fine condition. Starting Bid $200 473. Space Shuttle. Avail-

able to US bidders only. MultiLayer Insulation (MLI) Blanket, 28 x 14, part number “V070 399433033 03953 E01936.” Both sides bear numerous red “Scrapped” stamps.

In fine condition, with scattered soiling and wear. Starting Bid $200

474. Space Shuttle. NASA Space Shuttle crew blue sleep shorts with several strips of Velcro around the thighs, size large, with a tag sewn into the waistband: “Item: Sleep Shorts, Contract No. NAS-9-17415, Part No. SED 33102967-301.” The tag is struck through several times in red ink. In fine condition. Consignor notes that this piece originates from the Johnson Space Center, Houston, May 2003. Starting Bid $200

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Sought-after segment of the famous microfilm Bible

475. Apollo 14. Highly desirable fifty page segment of a microfilmed King

James Bible carried to the lunar surface by Edgar Mitchell, affixed inside an Apollo Prayer League presentation card measuring 10 x 7 open. The card notes that the serial number of this piece is “U3K,” and reads, in part: “This is part of the first Bible to have been taken from planet Earth to another celestial body…The above 50 page segment of the King James Version…was carried in the spacesuit of astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell for the Apollo Prayer League as a personal gesture to Rev. John M Stout.” Signed at the conclusion in blue ink by Stout. In fine condition.

The famous ‘First Lunar Bible’ was produced by the Apollo Prayer League, a group of NASA engineers, scientists, administrators, and astronauts. Containing 50 pages of the King James Bible, this microfilm can easily be read under a microscope and represents the first and only Bible to fly to the lunar surface.

This particular example originates from the collection of a gentleman who worked for Technicolor, Inc., the company NASA contracted with for support in photography and graphics. He worked as an assistant in Mission Control during the later Apollo and Skylab missions, during which time he collected space memorabilia. Starting Bid $300

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476. Mercury Astronauts

477. Scott Carpenter

479. Scott Carpenter

480. John Glenn

Starting Bid $200

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483. Chimpanzee Flights

Starting Bid $200

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481. Alan Shepard

482. Alan Shepard

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485. Gemini 7

486. Walt Cunningham

487. James McDivitt

488. Rusty Schweickart

489. Buzz Aldrin

490. Buzz Aldrin

Starting Bid $200

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484. Elliot See

478. Scott Carpenter

Starting Bid $200

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491. Michael Collins Starting Bid $200

492. Michael Collins Starting Bid $200

495. Jim Irwin

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493. Charles Conrad

494. Apollo 13

496. Apollo 16

497. Charlie Duke

501. Harrison Schmitt

Starting Bid $200

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498. Gene Cernan

499. Harrison Schmitt

500. Harrison Schmitt

502. Apollo-Soyuz

503. Apollo-Soyuz

504. Astronauts

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505. Skylab

Starting Bid $200

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506. Skylab 2

507. Skylab 3

Starting Bid $200

509. Expedition 1 Starting Bid $200

513. Cosmonauts Starting Bid $200

516. Cosmonauts: Voskhod 2 Starting Bid $200

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508. NASA Mission Controllers

Starting Bid $200

510. STS-3 and STS-7 Starting Bid $200

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511. Voyager: Rutan and Yeager Starting Bid $200

514. Cosmonauts: Soyuz 5 Starting Bid $200

517. Yuri Gagarin Starting Bid $200

512. Cosmonauts Starting Bid $200

515. Cosmonauts: Voskhod 1 Starting Bid $200

518. Alexei Leonov Starting Bid $200

519. Valentina Tereshkova Starting Bid $200

art, architecture, & design 520. Berenice Abbott. Renowned American photographer (1898–1991) best known for her memorable images of Depression-era New York City.

Limited edition semiglossy 10 x 13.5 photo of a gun-wielding Jean Cocteau, numbered 39/60, affixed to a 16 x 20 mount, signed on the mount in pencil by Abbott. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

522. Cecil Beaton. ALS signed “Cecil,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, dated in another hand December 4, 1953.

Letter to Simon, in part: “Growing old is so horrible in any case there should be more & more palliatives—& present giving should be more & more encouraged. Thank you for letting me have such a nice silver surprise.” Pencil notation in another hand at top of first page reads, “I’d shown him the bust & he’d thought it was a present to himself!” In fine condition, with a couple trivial spots of soiling. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Magnificent oversized portrait of Rushmore’s Washington

521. John J. Audubon. ALS, one page, 6.25 x 8.25, January 1, 1839. Letter to William Norris of Philadelphia. In part: “Allow me the pleasure of presenting to your acquaintances, my eldest son Victor Gifford, who will in all probability spend some time in your city. He now returns to America with the view of settling there permanently.”

Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through the last letter of the signature), light toning and soiling, and irregularly trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. In 1832, Victor Gifford Audubon traveled to London to help oversee the publication of his father’s The Birds of America and remained there until the project was completed before returning to America and settling in New York. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

523. Gutzon Borglum. Fantastic matte-finish 16 x 13 photo of Mount Rushmore under construction as George Washington’s face is completed, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Greetings to W. C. Lusk, Sincerely, Gutzon Borglum. National Memorial, Mount Rushmore, Black Hills, South Dakota.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 22 x 19. In very good condition, with a tear to the left edge, scattered creases, and a few specks of surface loss. W. C. Lusk was a newspaperman who owned the Yankton Press and Dakotan. An appropriately large photograph of the immense sculpture in progress. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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A letter from the nephew of famed photographer Fredricks, docketed by Brady 524. Mathew Brady. Docketing notation in Brady’s hand, “E. L. Cook, Dec. 6/64,” on the last page of a four-page ALS to Brady from Cook, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, December 6 [1864]. Letter to Brady reads, in part: “Yours just recd draft for $200 came all right. The note was made on the 30th of Augst so there is 3 mos. due on it.

I will send myself tonight the cigars to Blauvelt. I have raised the devil with Betts who says it is all the fault of ‘his man.’ I saw your wife in a stage the other day. She was well and looking as handsome as ever—says she goes on to see you tomorrow. I was much provoked at Betts’ way of doing things. Liquors were offered me by a dozen different parties, but as he was an old chum thought he would do better. I concur in all your remarks respecting papers &c they were drawn up by a friend of mine who is a lawyer and brought in at the last minute so that I just skimmed over them but as he said it ‘was all right’…You are right I do owe 3 parties in W. [Washington] but Van Hooks is the largest and only $200.

If I can only get what is owing me I could laugh at such things and slap ‘a full pocket…As far as managing ‘the Gym’ or even ‘advising’ you is concerned, all I can say is I should not know how to do either or even desire to. All the advice I have to give is go ahead and make money as fast as possible. Is this sound? The advice part was originated in the fertile brain of the lawyer it was no idea of mine I assure you.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, a few light stains, and moderate contrast to docketing, which is written over a portion of the text. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Napoleon’s most famous painter 525. Jacques-Louis David. French master of the Neoclassical style

(1748–1825). Rare ALS in French, signed “David,” one page, 7.25 x 9, August 9, 1790. Written to the Count d’Anguilliers, keeper of the King’s buildings, who had purchased David’s famous early painting ‘Belisaire demandant l’aumone,’ executed in 1780. A response from the recipient is written in the upper right corner, which reads in part (translated): “Sir My pupil, Mr. Conde, has asked you through Mr. Poncet the permission to engrave my painting of Belisaire. You were considerate enough, Sir, to only grant it if I also gave my formal agreement. I am touched by your kind attention, and I haste to join these gentlemen in asking you to use at their fullest your proprietary rights. It is now left to me to thank them for the opportunity.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds, and uniform mild toning. This letter was written one year after the storming of the Bastille, at an early stage of the French Revolution, of which the painter was an early enthusiast. David had used intermediaries to obtain the Count’s permission to execute an engraving after his painting by his pupil, the etcher Jean Conde (who would die four years later). An interesting letter from a momentous period, referring to an important early work by the great master. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Delacroix sends his Byron-inspired “tableau” to a Somerset House exhibition 526. Eugene Delacroix. ALS in French, signed vertically in the left margin, “Eug. Delacroix,” one page, 7.75 x 10, postmarked March 17, 1829. Letter about sending a picture to the exhibition of the British Institution. In part (translated): “My tableau [Execution of the Doge Marino Faliero] was sent to the British Institution exhibition which opens up much before the one of the Somerset House. But I think you do not have time to waste. I think you only have to send this picture to the president of the academy. However it would be better if you could have an artist or a member of the academy you may know to recommend it or to send it to him…The friend to whom I sent the picture is an artist but who is not so much known [Thales Fielding] has only sent the drawing to the exhibition venue.” Addressed on the reverse in Delacroix’s hand. In very good condition, with intersecting folds with small repaired edge separations (one such separation passing through the second letter of his signature), light creases and soiling, and paper loss to the upper right corner. One of Delacroix’s more enigmatic paintings, The Execution of the Doge Marino Faliero is a dramatic composition illustrating a scene from Marino Faliero, a historical tragedy by Lord Byron published and first performed in 1821. Desirable content from the French master. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

Rare sketch by the great Western modernist 527. Maynard Dixon. American painter (1875–1946) whose body of work focused on the American West and was at one time married to famed Depression-era photographer Dorothea Lange. ALS, signed “L. Maynard Dixon,” two pages, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, no date but postmarked San Francisco, June 14 [year indiscernible]. Letter to Miss Caroline Monteith. In part: “Unless it is inconvenient to you, or something else should come up from the Unknown, I shall surely be over on Saturday…Reb is away in Stockton, enjoying a summer vacation in a night-gown, fighting flies, mosquitos and a cold—and doing it rather unsuccessfully I imagine, from the parts of her letters forbidden to me;—especially as she seems to have no money for medication left over from buying corsets and things.—Appropriate cartoon!” On the reverse of the first page, Dixon draws the cartoon, a wonderful ink and pencil sketch of a Western scene that shows two figures at the bottom of a seemingly endless pathway bordered by brush, a steer, and a house, the destination a cabin and silhouetted family ahead. In fine condition, with mirroring to the second page from the medium used in the sketch and a few creases. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Born in Fresno, Dixon experienced the entire American West, from San Francisco down through Arizona and New Mexico. His distinct modern style came into maturity after finding influence at the Panama Pacific International Exposition of 1915. Dixon’s autograph is scarce and his original artwork, such as this large full-page Western sketch, is becoming increasingly sought after.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Lively collection of letters to Surrealist filmmaker, artistic collaborator, and friend Jacques Brunius 528. Marcel Duchamp. French painter (1887-1968) known for ‘Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2.’ Collection of five ALSs in French, all written to Jacques Brunius between 1962-1966 (with two undated), three single-paged, and two one page, both sides. In fine condition, with expected folds, and a small tear to the side of one letter. Accompanied by an additional ALS to Brunius from a gentleman at Art of This Century Films. A selection reads as follows: March 28, 1965, New York: “Thank you for your letter…Of course I have no information on the photo’s origin that Schwarz is talking to you about. If you have replied to him in that sense, there is nothing left but ‘to drop the matter.’ When I will see Schwarz this summer in Paris I will explain to him what I do not know. We are leaving for 5 months on April 20.” [to Neuilly s/Seine] June 24, 1962, Cadaqués (Girona, Spain): “We came here from a few days in Paris to stay until the end of August. Carlebach whom you probably know is not the man with a reasonable price but I hope that you have been able to easily find in New York an expert in Kachinas [dolls].

We will be in Paris in September for a few weeks before returning to New York.”

January 9, 1965, New York: “I have to see Schwarz in New York on January 12 and I will pass on your scruples and my approval for publication of my letter in Minotaur. Regret that Alice is not visible—in fact I never saw the movie mentioned in Gardner. What do you think of it? If you have seen it. On Jan 14 Ekstrom has a preview of my things: ‘Less seen or not seen’—1904–1964—will send you a catalog.”

Undated [but 1966], New York: “I bought the very nice book of Martin Gardner and I note that all the commentaries relating to chess on the looking glass are perfect. If it is in fact as I suspect, about television (and not radio)—I am sending you—with some delay (!), different diagrams succeeding one another after each white or red stroke—and maybe you could use them on the screen, each to the spot indicated by Gardner.

I see nothing else to add verbally and I agree completely on the dreamy aspect and inconsequent chess games making the charm of this problem on the other side of the mirror. At any rate, it would take a lot more time than you have to do more from a distance—Notice that the black and white photos on the screen, my diagrams, my pieces printed in red will come full and empty, full red which means black, red, empty which means white. Notice also that on note 8 of page 286 (Gardner) one must read QB8 and not QB3.”

“Friday,” undated: “It is not possible for me to collaborate on the Minotaur for several unimportant reasons—But if the idea is fun for you, do it yourself and use it maybe (?). I do not have a minute to spare at this time. Maybe I could go to see you during its making if you let me know.”

A well-known French actor, director, and writer of his day, Jacques Brunius was deeply involved in the Surrealist movement; as such, he developed a strong working friendship with Duchamp, who had collaborated with the Surrealists from the mid-1930s on, despite his refusal to join the movement himself. While working together on the book In the Margins of French Cinema in 1954, the two found a shared passion for chess, which they later carried into Brunius’s radio show ‘Lewis Carroll: Truancy Master,’ which aired on France Culture radio on Christmas night of 1966 and was centered around a game of chess played “on the other side of the mirror.” Mistaking Brunius’s plan to be for a television show, rather than radio, Duchamp passed along diagrams to be used on screen, taken from a book by Martin Gardner, a popular writer in recreational mathematics and a longtime chess admirer. With interesting commentary on the collaborations of the two men, a mention of Cordier & Ekstrom’s 1965 retrospective of Duchamp’s work, and a refusal to collaborate on “the Minotaur” (most likely the Surrealist journal) due to “several unimportant reasons,” this is an extraordinary collection of letters from Duchamp’s later years, as his life’s work achieved the highest ranks of international celebrity. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500 134 | May 13, 2015 | Art, Architecture, & Design

Fantastic and exceedingly desirable Tahitian woman sketch by the important Post-Impressionist 529. Paul Gauguin.

Important French postImpressionist painter (1848–1903) recognized for his experimental use of color and synthetist style. In 1891, he traveled to Tahiti, where the brilliant hues and primitive sculpture closely complemented his own art, which was marked by strong colors, few lines, and flat patterns. Charming circa 1892 unsigned sketch of a seated Tahitian woman on an off-white 6 x 7 sheet, attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 16.75. In fine condition, with a stray ink mark to the extreme left edge. This piece was exhibited in Basel and Berlin in 1928, and again in Basel in 1949-1950.

Provenance: Collection of Durrio Paco, Paris (until 1928), after which it was held in a private collection in Switzerland.

Accompanied by previous exhibition labels and a letter of provenance from the Wildenstein Institute, February 17, 2011, confirming that the present drawing is recorded in the forthcoming catalogue of Gauguin’s watercolors and drawings.

Gauguin’s 1891 trip to French Polynesia was spurred by a desire to escape European civilization and ‘everything that is artificial and conventional.’ Figures such as the woman depicted in this drawing dominated his artwork during this period, which presented an exoticized view of Polynesia’s inhabitants and was full of quasi-religious symbolism. His newly adopted primitivist style departed drastically from the European impressionism he left behind and came to define his legacy. A wonderful piece emblematic of this important period. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $5000

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Gauguin to Pissarro: “My series of paintings was found to be good by Durand-Ruel” 530. Paul Gauguin. ALS in French,

signed “P. Gaugin,” one page, 4.25 x 7, no date but circa 1884. Rare letter to his fellow painter Camille Pissarro. In full (translated): “My dear Pissarro, I do not expect to see you this time in Paris, a city where you have just settled in. My series of paintings was found to be good by Durand-Ruel, but with this man you never know what to expect. On Saturday, Bertaux invited several young men for dinner, he wanted to also have you, due to there are some of your admirers in the society, I believe that in this small center, there is something to do later. Come and then you will leave on Monday.” Central vertical and horizontal folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature) and toning and a dark pencil notation to the upper portion, otherwise fine condition.

Living in Paris in the 1870s, Gauguin took up painting as a hobby and befriended Camille Pissarro, already a successful artist represented by Paul Durand-Ruel.

Pissarro introduced him to the art world and Gauguin’s work improved under his tutelage. He showed paintings in Impressionist exhibitions in 1881 and 1882, and was then able to quit his job as a stockbroker and take up painting full-time. Later, with the help of Edgar Degas, Gauguin held a Durand-Ruel solo exhibition in November 1893. He exhibited with Durand-Ruel again in November 1894, but the two later had a falling out and Gauguin lost the gallery owner’s patronage—a tragedy for his career as Durand-Ruel’s business expanded into the American market. With fine artistic content from one painter to another, this letter also embodies the transition from the Impressionism of Pissarro to the PostImpressionism of Gauguin. A superior association piece.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Sought-after letter from the year of his MoMA retrospective

531. Alberto Giacometti. Influential Swiss artist (1901–1966) best known for his instantly recognizable sculptural portrayals of the human

form. Scarce ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, March 17, 1965. Kind letter to a gentleman. In part (translated): “Thank you for thinking of me, it touches me. I would have liked to see you at my house but I have to leave soon and will not be back until April 15.” In fine condition, with light soiling and a small stain above his signature.

Giacometti grew increasingly successful as he approached the end of his life, winning the grand prize for sculpture at the 1962 Venice Biennale which cemented his reputation as one of the most important modernist artists. He went on to receive the Guggenheim International Award in 1964, and the year 1965 marked several prominent exhibitions worldwide, including a major retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York from June through October. The Tate Gallery in London hosted a similar exhibition of his work around the same time, and the MoMA installation also traveled to Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco on a nationwide tour. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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532. Franz Kline. Notable American abstract expressionist painter (1910–1962). Detailed

ink sketch of several different Lehighton High School athletic events on a light green 3.5 x 5.5 album page, stylistically signed on the left side, “Franz Kline.” In fine condition, with light toning. Kline grew up in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, and attended the local high school, where he played basketball, football and baseball—the three sports depicted here. He captained the football team in 1929, was elected president of the art club, and contributed cartoons toward the 1931 edition of the Lehighton High School yearbook. Recovering from knee surgery caused by a football injury, Kline turned down four athletic scholarships and instead attended art school at Boston University. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“I expected to hand off my work on April 20,” writes the starving artist, “but I haven’t received anything up till now” 533. Kazimir Malevich. Russian painter (1879–1935) who was a pioneer of geometric abstract art and the originator of the avant-garde, Suprematist movement. ALS in Russian, one page, 4.25 x 6.75, April 28, 1932. Letter to his third wife, Natalja. In part (translated): “I expected to hand off my work on April 20, or 21, get my money on the 22nd, but I haven’t received anything up till now, all my money is spent, Moscow is suffering from hunger, a meal in a restaurant adds up to 6 rubles. By trying to get a cheaper one for 3 rubles 50 kopeks, I got sick with an upset stomach which lasted almost two days. Another story: my left leg hurts badly, the bones hurt so much that I can not lie on the left side…

All food rationing cards were withdrawn from housewives in Moscow.

All of them were replaced, which, actually, is not that bad since there is nothing to buy at all.” Also includes a slip with a handwritten postscript by Malevich, as well as a letter from his daughter Una. A tear and paper loss to the lower left corner, slight surface loss affecting the very first word of the letter, and some light mirroring and brushing to ink, otherwise fine condition.

After finally achieving international recognition for his work, Malevich became a target in his own homeland with the rise of the Stalinist regime; strongly opposed to abstract art, which was seen as a digression from social realities, the government confiscated many of his works and banned him from creating and exhibiting his now-renowned style of art. With his livelihood taken from him, Malevich suffered with the rest of Soviet Russia, starving from Stalin’s collectivized farming practices and struggling to survive. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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534. Oskar Kokoschka. ALS, one

page both sides, 7 x 4.5, December 16, 1942.

Letter to Mr. Rothstein. In part: “This is to introduce to you my dear friend Mr. Pascal Sarachi, exAlbanian minister in London who is desirous to explain to you the latest stage of the political situation in his own country in the light of the recent statement made by State-Secretary Cordell Hull. I only want to add that my friend does not think in terms of one small nation but in principles which are possibly interesting to you.” Intersecting folds and overall creases (some passing through the signature), otherwise fine condition. Kokoschka’s friend, Chatin Pascal Sarachi, was both an accomplished painter and Albanian diplomat who served in England during World War II. With Sarachi’s help, Kokoschka emigrated to Great Britain and became a citizen in 1946. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

535. Peter Max and John Glenn. Vibrant color 23.5 x 34 poster of Max’s portrayal of the Mercury astronaut for the Corcoran Gallery of Art exhibit called “Pop to Patriotism, ‘Homage to an American Hero,’ A Tribute to Senator John Glenn,” signed at the bottom in silver ink, “Max, 99” and “John Glenn.” Matted to an overall size of 26.5 x 37.5.

In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Extremely early 1935 letter by the Spanish abstract painter 536. Joan Miro. Rare early ALS in French, signed “Miro,” one page on a 5.75 x 4 postcard, June 26, 1935 [handwritten notation looks like “25,” but postmark is dated 1935]. Letter to Belgian painter Alice Frey. In full (translated): “I will be arriving in Brussels next Tuesday or Wednesday to stay there for two or three days.

Would you be kind enough to suggest a hotel that I could stay at? See you soon.” Addressed on the reverse in his own hand, incorporating his name, “Miro,” in the return address area. A few creases, otherwise fine condition.

Alice Frey and her husband, Georges Marlier, were early members of the 1920s avant-garde movement in Belgium, forming part of a group known as Lumiere that published multiple art journals. Early on, Frey painted in the expressionist style, with her later works influenced by the magical realism associated with much of Miro’s early body of work. This very early letter dates to what could be considered the most important period of Miro’s development as an artist; surrealism had emerged as his main influence in the mid-1920s, and by 1935 he had refined the pictorial sign language imagery that would characterize his artwork for the rest of his career. In a 2008 retrospective, the Museum of Modern Art in New York described the years from 1927 through 1937 as a ‘transformative decade within his long career.’ Letters by Miro are extremely rare, with those from this period especially so. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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The painter of ‘The Scream’ mentions the psychiatrist who wrote ‘Art of Madmen’

537. Edvard Munch. ALS in French, one page, 5.5 x 4, August 12, 1936. Letter to a friend. In full (translated): “Your letter made me very happy. Thanks a thousand times! I remember our beautiful days and the good friends [we had] in Paris. I heard from Rambosson and Marcel Reja a few years ago. I will write in a few days.”

Attractively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and image of ‘The Scream’ to an overall size of 24 x 14.5.

Scattered creases, otherwise fine condition.

Munch first traveled to Paris in the 1880s, where he drew great inspiration from the likes of Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec for how they used color to convey emotion. He spent much of his time between Paris and Berlin from 1892 to 1908, usually summering back home in Norway. During the later part of this period his anxiety and alcoholism grew increasingly worse, and he sought out treatment in Copenhagen, eventually returning to Oslo for good. The first of his Paris acquaintances mentioned in this letter, Yvanhoe Rambosson, was a writer, poet, and art critic who had reviewed Munch’s art exhibited at the 1897 Salon des Independants for La Plume, praising it for uniqueness while also commenting on its physical unpleasantness. The other name, “Marcel Reja,” was a pseudonym used by psychiatrist Paul Meunier to publish ‘Art of Madmen,’ the first work to address the art of mental patients from an aesthetic point of view. It was around the time of this letter that Munch’s work was declared ‘degenerate art’ in Nazi Germany, and in 1937 eighty-two of his paintings were confiscated from German museums. Given the subject matter of Munch’s paintings and his own emotional instability, this is a particularly intriguing association. An immensely desirable letter tied in with Munch’s artistic life in Paris. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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538. Pablo Picasso. Bold red crayon signature, “Picasso,” on an off-white 2.75

x .5 card. Nicely matted and framed with a superb photo of the artist and his wife Jacqueline to an overall size of 13 x 16. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

539. Pablo Picasso. Vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 photo of Picasso enjoying a bull fight with his son Paulo, signed in black ballpoint, “Picasso.”

Framed to an overall size of 11.5 x 9.75. The signature is significantly faded, but still legible against the light background, otherwise fine condition. This photo was taken in 1954 by French photographer Lucien Clerque, a protege of Picasso who worked in Arles-sur-Rhone. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

540. Auguste Rodin.

Ink signature, “Tres beau, Rodin,” on an off-white 8 x 9.5 sheet with a detailed artistic sketch affixed above, presumed to be drawn by one of his students and then endorsed by Rodin to show approval.

In very good condition, with heavy blocks of toning, the signature a few shades light, and paper loss to corners.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

541. Georges Rouault. French

Fauvist and Expressionist painter, and printmaker in lithography and etching (1871– 1958). Crisply penned ALS in French, signed “G. Rouault,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. Untranslated letter regarding a recently published book.

In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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542. Ernest Shepard. Charming fountain pen sketch of Winnie the Pooh on

a light purple 2.75 x 1.5 slip, signed above, “E. H. Shepard.” Affixed to a slightly larger slip clipped from an album page. Light scattered foxing, otherwise fine condition. Shepard sketches of any Pooh characters—particularly those of the title character himself—are quite rare and supremely desirable. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

One-of-a-kind Tinguely-enhanced letter to an art historian

543. Jean Tinguely. Swiss painter and sculptor (19251991) best known for his sculptural machines or kinetic art in the Dada tradition. ANS in German, signed “Dein Jean,” on two taped-together off white cards with an overall size of 12.5 x 8.25, October 5, 1979. Short note to art historian Siegfried Salmann telling him of his arrival. Tinguely has transformed the note into an original work of art incorporating strokes of paint, several stickers, small doodles and sketches, and a taped-on streamer. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. A desirable, albeit bizarre, graphic from one of the founders of art’s New Realism movement. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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544. Andy Warhol. Color 7.75 x 7.75 print of his

portrait of Truman Capote, signed vertically in thick black felt tip. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 16.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

1979 exhibition poster inscribed to a gallery curator 545. Andy Warhol. Fantastic color 23.5 x 33.5 poster of Warhol’s ‘The American Indian’ for a 1979 exhibition at the Galerie Denise Rene Hans Mayer in Dusseldorf, Germany, signed and inscribed at the bottom in black felt tip, “To Elsi, Andy Warhol.”

In fine condition. The recipient of this poster, Elsi Kyncl, was the curator of the art gallery and organizer of the Warhol exhibition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Fantastic sketch of “Campbell’s Oxtail Soup” 546. Andy Warhol. Signed book:

The Philosophy of Andy Warhol. First edition, later printing. NY: Harcourt Brace, 1975. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 241 pages. Signed and inscribed on the halftitle page in black felt tip, “Mr Julian, Andy Warhol,” filling the majority of the page with a large sketch of his iconic soup can, labeled “Campbell’s Oxtail Soup.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/VG+. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

547. Frank Lloyd Wright. Rare vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To the Ken Brownes, F Ll W, 57.” Scattered creases and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. Any portrait of Wright is quite uncommon, particularly in this format.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

548. Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation check, 8

x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Wright, payable to Jack Howe for $30, August 1, 1947. In fine condition, with a piece of toned tape to top edge, and expected bank notations and cancellation holes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Wyeth’s vivid ‘Off Teel’s Island’ 549. Andrew Wyeth. Color 23 x 20 print entitled ‘Off Teel’s

Island,’ signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “For Spider and Mrs. Summars, best wishes, Andy Wyeth.”

Foxing and toning to borders, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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550. Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi

551. Salvador Dali

554. Marie Laurencin

555. Liu Xiu Ming

557. Frans Masereel

558. Felix Nadar

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553. Frantisek Kupka Starting Bid $200

556. Peter Max

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561. Eric Sloane Starting Bid $200

552. Salvador Dali

Starting Bid $200

559. Gerhard Richter

560. Raphael Soyer

562. Maurice de Vlaminck

563. Andy Warhol

Starting Bid $200

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comic art & animation Stunning bronze of the ‘Sheriff of Bullet Valley’ 565. Carl Barks. Limited edition bronze statue of Donald Duck entitled ‘Sheriff of

Bullet Valley,’ measuring 12˝ tall, numbered 54/200, signed on the base in gold ink by Carl Barks and Paul Vought. The detailed sculpture shows the famous cartoon duck wearing a huge sheriff’s badge and cowboy hat while wielding two revolvers, inspired by the starring character of the classic Four Color #199 Donald Duck comic book by Carl Barks. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity from the Walt Disney Company, signed in black felt tip by both Carl Barks and Paul Vought. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

A generous pledge to the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 566. Walt Disney.

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed

by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to Kalamazoo Inst. Fine Arts–Permanent Col. Fund for $2000, April 1, 1963. Ink notation written in another hand in the memo field confirms the check is the second installment of a five-year pledge made by Disney. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with two vertical folds, stray ink marks to lower left, and expected bank stamps and cancellation holes (partially affecting the signature). At the behest of his neighbor Donald Gilmore, a Kalamazoo native and one of the original sponsors of Disneyland, Walt Disney made several large pledges to Michigan’s Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, a nonprofit organization focused on ‘stimulating the appreciation and creation of art.’ An excellent connection to one of Walt’s early supporters, and the midwestern art scene where he began his animation career. Pre-certified Phil Sears COA. Starting Bid $500

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567. Walt Disney. Off-white

presentation mat originally prepared to hold an animation cel from Cinderella, 12.5 x 11.5, signed and inscribed on the mat in brown artist’s pencil, “To Kathleen Ann, best wishes, Walt Disney.” The mat bears the original caption below the opening, “Walt Disney’s ‘Cinderella,’” and displays a modern color print of the classic character in her ball gown.

Matted and framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 18.5. In very good condition, with small tears at the corners of the mat opening, bends and creases to the top edge, and some light soiling. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified Phil Sears.

Starting Bid $300

Salvaged from the ‘morgue,’ a beautifully preserved piece from Fantasia, one of Disney’s earliest masterpieces 568. Disney: Fantasia. Fantastic original un-

signed colored pencil character sketch of a young faun loading his pan-pipe with berries, 8.75 x 6.5 done by artist Joe Rinaldi in 1939, for The Pastoral Symphony portion of Fantasia. Beautifully detailed sketch shows the faun, seated on a log, concentrating intently as he drops a berry into his flute. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.75 x 12.75. Backing of frame bears a Basmajian Collection stamp and an informational label providing details of the sketch including “Production #2004; Sequence 4–1; Sketch #1259 (1 of 3); Artist: Joe Rinaldi.” In fine condition.

When the majority of the studio’s animated artwork was being thrown away or reused during World War II, Disney employee John Basmajian was given permission to salvage pieces that were to be discarded from the Disney ‘morgue.’ He meticulously cleaned and preserved each piece, saving more artwork from destruction than any other person of his time.

This original watercolor from Disney’s highly acclaimed third feature film came from the historic 1984 sale of Basmajian’s collection through Christie’s, which firmly established animation art as fine art. It is highly prized and sought after by collectors around the world. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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569. Disney: Paul Carlson. Original

souvenir signed pencil sketch of Lady and the Tramp on a white 11 x 9.5 sheet. Signed in the lower border in pencil

by Paul Carlson with a facsimile signature of Walt Disney. Double -matted and framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 17. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

570. Disney: Paul Carlson.

Original souvenir signed pencil sketch of Mickey Mouse as Steamboat Willie on an off-white 7.75 x 10 sheet. Signed in the lower border in pencil by Paul Carlson with a facsimile signature of Walt Disney. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 19.5. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

571. Friz Freleng. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of an early version of The Pink Panther, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

573. Matt Groening. Signed book: Simpsons World: The Ultimate Episode Guide. First edition. NY: Harper, 2010. Hardcover with slipcase, 8.5 x 9.75, 1200 pages. Signed on a free end page in black felt tip, “Your pal, Matt Groening, Nov. 17, 2010,” adding a sketch of Bart saying “Yarg!!” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

574. Hank Ketcham.

Vivid color print of Dennis the Menace on a white 8 x 10 heavyweight sheet, signed and inscribed at the bottom in pencil, “1 April 2000, For Mark— Hank Ketcham.” The cartoon shows Dennis the Menace pointing at Ketcham at work and exclaiming, “Look, Buster! I’m 50 years old an’ I’m gettin’ sick ’n tired of you tellin’ me what to do every day!”

In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

572. Matt Groening. Signed book:

The Simpsons: Family History. First edition. NY: Abrams, 2014. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.75 x 11, 304 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black felt tip, “Your pal, Matt Groening, Feb. 13, 2015,” adding a sketch of Homer with Groening’s initials neatly hidden within the hairline and ear. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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575. Walter Lantz. Limited edition hand-painted animation cel, 16.5 x 13.5, numbered 44/200, depicting Woody Woodpecker at bat during a baseball game, signed in black felt tip by Lantz, and presented against a pre-printed color background. In fine condition, with a light diagonal crease to cel. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

576. Stan Lee.

Color glossy 20 x 16 photo featuring an assortment of super heroes from the Marvel universe, signed in gold ink. In fine condition, with a Stan Lee authenticity label affixed to the lower right corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

579. Charles Schulz. Signed book: The Snoopy Festival. Later printing. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1967. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9 x 11. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black felt tip, “To Jamie, with best wishes—Charles M. Schulz, (Nov. 1991).” In fine condition, with very subtle haloing to the inscription and signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 577. Bud Sagendorf. Original hand-inked four-panel Popeye

comic strip for April 3, 1971, on an off-white 17.75 x 5.75 sheet of artist’s cardstock, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Best wishes to John, from Popeye an’ Bud Sagendorf ’75.”

The comic depicts Popeye and Swee’Pea in a humorous courtroom scene. Also signed on the reverse by the recipient, cartoonist John Liney, who also sketched the profile of his character Henry. A central vertical fold and mounting remnants to edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

580. Charles Schulz and Hank Ketcham. Original

578. Charles Schulz. Desirable ballpoint sketch of Snoopy

signed ink sketch of Snoopy and Dennis the Menace building a snowman, on an FDC honoring Christmas 1982, postmarked October 28, 1982. Ketcham uses the postmark stamp as the head of the snowman, adding Dennis to the right, and signing in black ink, “Hank Ketcham.” Schulz adds Snoopy to the left of the snowman, and signs in black ballpoint, “Schulz.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

bounding forward, drawn by Schulz on an off-white 5.75 x 3.5 card, signed below in ballpoint, “Schulz.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/ DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with moderate toning.

Starting Bid $200

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literature 581. Louisa May Alcott. Ink

signature, “L.M. Alcott,” on an offwhite 3.75 x 1 clipped slip affixed along the edges to a larger sheet along with a 2.5 x 4.5 photo of Alcott. Light soiling, toning to edges from mounting, and one small tear to upper edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare Symbolist association 583. Guillaume Apollinaire. Influential French poet and playwright (1880–1918) credited with coining the word ‘surrealism,’ writing some of the earliest works to be described as such. ALS in French, one page, 4.25 x 5.25, no date. Untranslated letter to a colleague, L. Besse, accepting an invitation to meet at a cafe and agreeing to say a few words at the end of the banquet if “Roinard” wants. Toning and a couple tiny tears to edges, and slight mirroring and brushing to ink, otherwise fine condition.

Paul-Napoleon Roinard was a painter, poet, and close friend of Apollinaire. They had co-authored La Poesie Symboliste together in 1908, which contained lectures delivered at the Salon des Artistes Independants. A very scarce letter from the poet who would be wounded in World War I and never recover before succumbing to the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 at age 38. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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582. Franz Blei.

Viennese essayist, playwright, and translator (18711942) who was a friend and collaborator of Franz Kafka.

ALS in German, one page, 8 x 10.5, April 23, 1927. Letter to the writer Walther Petry, in part (translated): “You may print whatever you want from the museums. There are no conditions. I lent out the poems

by Valery at the moment, and I don’t know to whom!” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Amazing archive from the prestigious university, with letters by Keynes, Shaw, Russell, Wells, and Kipling

584. Authors: London School of Economics. Extraordinary collection of over 150 letters, both ALSs and TLSs, addressed to officers of the London School of Economics by dozens of important writers, academics, and intellectuals, largely dating from the last years of World War I through the 1920s. Highlights of the archive include: John Maynard Keynes (1), Ernest Rutherford (1), George Bernard Shaw (1), H. G. Wells (2), Bertrand Russell (9), Rudyard Kipling (2), Edgar Wallace (1), Arthur Balfour (2), John Galsworthy (1), Hillaire Belloc (2), and Max Beerbohm (1). Most are brief responses either accepting or declining invitations to speak, some with more substantial content. Seven of the Bertrand Russell letters are ALSs; one of these, in part: “I have to give an address at about the same time in Liverpool on ‘Mental Freedom in Education,’ which might do. On the other hand I think perhaps you would prefer something less platitudinous & more concerned with actualities, such as ‘Reflections of a Globe-trotting theorist’ or ‘Asia & Europe’ or ‘Internationalism & Finance.’” Keynes is a scarce TLS written while working on A Treatise on Money, in part: “I am at the present time much engaged, partly in connection with a new book.” In overall very good to fine condition. The key autographs mentioned within this collection have been reviewed as authentic, but due to the large quantity a few secretarial and/or printed signatures may be present in the remainder. Interested parties are encouraged to view the collection in person at our offices or call us with specific inquiries, as this collection is sold as-is and no returns will be accepted.

The prestigious London School of Economics was founded in 1895 by Fabian Society members Sidney Webb, Beatrice Webb, George Bernard Shaw, and Graham Wallas, with all but Wallas appearing within this collection. As a comprehensive archive of the United Kingdom’s best and brightest, this archive represents an outstanding assemblage of incredibly influential figures in the advancement of knowledge and society during the early part of the 20th century. Starting Bid $1000

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Rare portrait of the esteemed Victorian poet 586. Robert Browning.

585. Andre Breton. French writer and poet (1896– 1966) best known as the founder of Surrealism. ALS in French, one page, 4 x 5.5, May 9, 1933. Letter to his dear friend, Rene Laporte, in full (translated): “Enclosed is the small text that I told you about. It is not particularly impressive from a typographical point of view but I do think it is very meaningful.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing and wrinkling.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Exquisite matte-finish 4.25 x 6 portrait of the great poetplaywright in a distinguished pose, affixed to its original 7.75 x 9.75 mount, signed on the mount in black ink, “Robert Browning, Nov. 8. ’86.” An ink notation in another hand on the reverse reads, “Photographed by W. H. Grove, 9 Pembroke Square, Kensington.” In fine condition, with light toning and soiling. By this point Browning was regarded as one of Britain’s greatest poets and his life and career were winding down, as he would go on to publish just two more works: Parleyings with Certain People of Importance in Their Day in 1887, and Asolando, released on the day of his death in 1889. Browning is scarce in signed photos, especially of this size. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The young Romantic prepares to join the revolution in Greece 587. Lord Byron. LS in Italian, signed “Noel Byron, Pair d’Angleterre,” one page,

7.25 x 9.5, June 30, 1823. Untranslated letter to Greek patriot Giorgio Vitali written while Byron was making his final preparations for his voyage to Greece, declining an offer of passage in Vitali’s ship and explaining that he has already hired an English brig for the voyage. The body of the letter is penned in the hand of Count Pietro Gamba, Byron’s secretary and the brother of his mistress, Contessa Teresa Guiccioli. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature) and show-through from wax seal and address panel on the reverse of the second integral page.

Despite his strong circle of literary friends and his passionate relationship with Teresa Guiccioli, Byron was growing bored with his leisurely life in Genoa by the summer of 1823. With encouragement from a group of Greek revolutionaries to join them in their war for independence from the Ottoman Empire, Byron bid farewell to Teresa and boarded the ‘Hercules’ on July 13, shortly after writing the present letter. Arriving in Cephalonia on August 2, he funded the refitting of the Greek fleet and sailed for Missolonghi. From there he planned an attack on the Turkish-held fortress of Lepanto but fell ill shortly before the expedition and passed away on April 19. While the vast majority of Byron’s letters—over 3,000—were published in Marchand’s comprehensive twelve-volume edition of all of Byron’s known letters and journals, this one was not, making it an exceptionally rare and desirable example.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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“I thought that maybe these books of mine might come handy some time or other when times are slack & nothing else going on” 588. Samuel L. Clemens. ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 5 x 8, The Grosvenor letterhead, September 25. Letter to “Miss Jones,” daughter of Senator J. P. Jones, who shared Twain’s interest in the Paige Compositor. In full: “Mrs. Clemens & I thought that maybe these books of mine might come handy some time or other when times are slack & nothing else going on, & so we beg to offer them to you with our very best wishes & heartiest congratulations.” Central horizontal and vertical folds, a mild shade of toning, and some light corner creases, otherwise fine condition. Jones served for 30 years as United States Senator from Nevada. He made a fortune in silver mining and was a co-founder of the town of Santa Monica, California.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

‘I Always Had a Fondness for Kittens’ 589. Samuel L. Clemens. Exquisite matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5

portrait of Twain sitting on a small boulder holding a kitten, taken

by Underwood & Underwood in 1907, signed and inscribed in the wide borders in black ink, “To Mrs. Kate D. Riggs, with the love of Mark Twain, Jan. 14/08.” Handsomely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 18.5 x 22.5. In fine condition.

This portrait, which came to be titled ‘I Always Had a Fondness for Kittens’ when it was published in the New York Times in 1907, is a fabulous image of Clemens in his trademark white suit that aptly portrays his love for felines. He had cats as pets throughout his life and occasionally included them in his work, penning observations that included, ‘Of all God’s creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the leash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat, it would improve man but deteriorate the cat,’ and, ‘I simply can’t resist a cat, particularly a purring one. They are the cleanest, cunningest, and most intelligent things I know, outside of the girl you love of course.’ An exceedingly desirable portrait of the great American author. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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590. Gabriele d’Annunzio. ALS in Italian, three

pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date but postmarked February 20, 1895. Letter to Anna SchiffLevi about ‘Convito,’ a literary and artistic magazine that d’Annunzio had recently co-founded, in part (translated): “Have you received the first book of the Convito? Does not it seem magnificent?…It seems to me that the book has an irresistible look.” Toning and show-through from wax mounting remnants to the reverse (partially affecting last name of the signature), and slight mirroring of ink, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in d’Annunzio’s hand. The expensively printed journal was first published in January of 1895, and remained in publication until 1907. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

591. Madame de Stael. Anne

Louise Germaine de Stael-Holstein (1766–1817), known as Madame de Stael, was a Swiss author who played an integral part in directing the literary tastes of Europeans at the turn of the 19th century. Rare ALS, signed “A Necker de Stael Holstein,” one page, 4.5 x 7.5, no date. Letter of thanks to Reverend Bowles, in full: “Thousand thanks for your kindness, my dear sir. If I hear an anthem I’ll pray for you, poetry and religion are reunited in you, as they must be always.” Stael also adds a brief unsigned postscript at the bottom. Partial second integral page bears an address panel in another hand. In very good condition, with horizontal folds, scattered creases, missing top of second integral page, and moderate toning.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“It seems to be a Devil of a Society at correspondence”

592. Charles Dickens.

Bold ink signature, “I am Dear Sir, Faithfully Yours, Charles Dickens,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 slip.

Matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Dickens to an overall size of 9.25 x 14.25. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature) and scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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593. Charles Dickens. ALS, one page, 4 x 6.5, April 24, 1854.

Letter to Henry Morley. In full: “Here is another on the last subject.

It seems to be a Devil of a Society at correspondence and I hope it may be equally energetic in all its other provinces.” Beautifully doublesuede-matted and framed with two photos and an engraved plaque to an overall size of 25 x 28. In fine condition. Morley was a professor of English literature at University College London from 1865 to 1889 and was a contributing writer and editor for Charles Dickens’s magazine Household Words. A desirable letter with a nice literary association.

Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

594. Charles Dickens. Desirable hand-

addressed and signed address panel removed from a mailing envelope, 4 x 2.5, addressed by Dickens to “Thomas Longman Esquire, Messrs Longman & Co, Palmerston Row,” and signed in the lower left, “Charles Dickens.”

Postmarked at Devonshire, August 25, 1845.

Nicely double-suedematted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 12.5 x 18.5. Light scattered soiling (affecting a letter in Dickens’s signature), otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

595. Ian Fleming. Ballpoint signature, “Ian Fleming,” on an off-white 5 x 3.5 sheet. In fine condition, with a light crease along right side and a paperclip impression to upper left edge. Accompanied by a 1964 letter from the author’s secretary that reads, in part: “Mr. Ian Fleming (one m!) has asked me to thank you for your charming letter of April 2nd, and to say that he is so glad his books give you pleasure.” Also accompanied by an unsigned glossy photo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

596. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. ANS in German, signed “G,” one page, 3.5 x 1.75, December 17, 1827. Goethe pens the name of a book, “v. Riedesels Reise nach Sicilien,” referring to Johann Hermann Riedesel’s work entitled Reise durch Sicilien und Grossgriechenland [Travels Through Sicily and Magna Graecia].

In fine condition, with toning and a light notation at the bottom.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

597. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Note in German, signed “G,” one page, 5 x 4, September 25, 1830. A note to Christian Ernst Friedrich Weller, a librarian at the University Library in Jena who fulfilled secretarial functions and small orders for Goethe. In part (translated): “Mr. Weller will receive everything he wishes tomorrow by post.” The body of the message was likely penned by Goethe’s scribe and secretary Johann August Friedrich John. Affixed at the top edge to a larger card. In good condition, with a vertical split through the center, heavy toning, a chip to one corner, and some haloing to ink. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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598. Ottilie von Goethe.

Daughter of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (179 6– 18 72 ).

ALS in German, unsigned, three pages both sides, 9 x 11.25, April 22, 1858. In part (translated): “My letter seems to be useless and unwelcome, but I do believe that you may misinterpret my silence, and from my side everything will be done that everything stays clear between us.” In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds with small edge separations, show-through from writing to opposing sides, and a few small tears. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

600. Knut Hamsun. Prolific Norwegian novelist, dramatist, and poet (1859–1952) who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1920.

Untranslated ALS in Norwegian, one page on the reverse of his personal calling card, 3.75 x 2.25, September 24, no year. In fine condition, with light creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

599. Knut Hamsun. Prolific Nor-

w egia n no ve list, dramatist, and poet (1859–1952) who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1920.

Exceptional doubleweight 4 x 5.5 photo of Hamsun writing in his library, signed in fountain pen, “Knut Hamsun (80 Jahre).” Edges slightly trimmed, one tiny crease to left edge, portion of signature a shade light, and some slight silvering to dark areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

602. Ernest Hemingway. Crisp bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out

in another hand and signed by Hemingway, “Ernest M. Hemingway,” payable to the bearer for $32, January 2, 1951. Endorsed on the reverse by Roberto Herrera. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes (affecting portions of his first name).

Herrera was Hemingway’s close friend, part-time secretary, and brother of his Cuban doctor; he frequently accompanied the writer on his exploits aboard the famous fishing boat named Pilar. While in Cuba during 1951 Hemingway wrote one of his most famous works, The Old Man and the Sea, which was inspired by his own marlin fishing trips. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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601.Ernest Hemingway. Signed book: To Have and Have Not. Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1953. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 262 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “To Ben Strauss, best luck always, Ernest Hemingway.”

Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The Hemingways hope to protect the beautiful Finca Vigia countryside: “No man can make the Yumuri Valley but one man can keep the sight of it unspoiled for millions”

603. Ernest Hemingway. Unique archive of seventeen items, highlighted by one page of unsigned handwritten notes by Ernest Hemingway.

Also includes six typed carbon copy letters from Mary Hemingway to Cuban lawyer Dr. Mario Lazo, two signed in carbon, “Mary” or “Mary Hemingway”; three typed drafts of Mary Hemingway’s letter to President Batista, with Ernest Hemingway’s edits, most notably the phrase “be a monument” on “First Draft” of August 1, 1958 letter; one typed translation of Mary Hemingway’s letter, docketed at the top right corner, “For Mrs. Hemingway”; four typed responses from Lazo to Mary Hemingway; and two photocopied memos in Spanish.

Ernest Hemingway’s handwritten notes, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa summer 1958, in part: “This road, if kept as beautiful and unspoiled as it is, will always be a monument to those who built it.

It is easy of access due to a prodigious engineering feat, the tunnel, and it gives those who come to the new great hotels a drive as beautiful as any in the world. No man can make the Yumuri Valley but one man can keep the sight of it unspoiled for millions. This is entirely aside from the great utilitarian service of the road of which there is no need to speak. If you keep its beauty from being destroyed I think you will always be proud of your action. I will close this letter and not bother you further.”

Mary Hemingway was spurred to write to Lazo after she became concerned about the possibility that billboards would ruin the view on a new scenic road on the Via Blanca, a highway in Northern Cuba that connects Havana to Matanzas and was completed in 1961. Hemingway wrote to Lazo in hopes that he could suggest a person or a government department to whom she could write a letter raising her anxieties. Her letters are typed on Finca Vigia letterhead and reveal her own writing talent. Her first letter, June 23, 1958, in part: “The other day Ernest and I drove over the wonderful new Via Monumental and then out along the Via Blanca all the way to where the paving ends, about 30 kms. from Matansas. The two roads together provide an unusually beautiful drive, following the sea to Boca de Jeruco then lifting and curving into the hills with a lovely new vista every moment of lush valleys, groves of royal palms, a glimpse of the sea again at Canasi, and inland a long ridge of handsome, rugged hills. The drive gave us a great sense of freedom and beauty.” She closes the letter asking if there is a way to prevent spoiling the view with signboards, and if this is a matter worth pursuing. Lazo responds enthusiastically in a June 25, 1958, letter, agreeing with Hemingway and saying that he will take up the matter with the “proper authorities.”

She also writes to President Fulgencio Batista using the points from her husband’s handwritten notes as a model, including most of his last paragraph verbatim. Two different carbon drafts of this letter, dated August 4, 1958, are present. A later letter from Lazo informs Hemingway that the President was receptive to her argument. The Cuban Revolution, and Batista’s overthrow of weeks before, however, thwarted any attempt at reaching a definitive point in the matter. Lazo’s final letter to Hemingway, dated March 16, 1959, informs, vaguely, “the purpose of this letter is to let you know that we are still very much interested in the billboard matter and feel sure that one of these days we will capture the hill.” Mary’s final letter of April 13, 1959, written in Castro’s Cuba, ends: “I’m sorry to be going away from Cuba in these times when so many people have so much hope. Like you, we never take any part in Cuban politics, but always wish the best for the Cuban pueblo.” In overall very good to fine condition with scattered creasing, wrinkling, soiling, staple holes, and rust spots. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 157

Beautifully hand-painted letter concerning a poetic song cycle 604. Hermann Hesse. TLS in

German, signed in pencil, “H. Hesse,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 8.75, no date but circa 1934. Untranslated letter to Hedwig Fischer, wife of his publisher Samuel Fischer, decorated at the top with a beautiful watercolor by Hesse depicting a calm waterfront cottage with mountains in the distance. In the letter, Hesse describes a violent two-day long storm during which there was deafening thunder and lightning strikes near his house that knocked down a chestnut tree. He goes on to discuss the ‘Schoeckwoche’ in Bern, where there was an opening of a cycle of songs by Hesse set to music by Othmar Schoeck. In fine condition, with a bit of soiling to the last page. Swiss composer Othmar Schoeck was known for his musical settings of poetry, art songs, and cycles, and in 1931 published his Op. 44, ‘Zehn Lieder nach Gedichten von Hermann Hesse [Ten Songs on Poems by Hermann Hesse].’ A gorgeous piece with desirable artistic content concerning his work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Supporting “lofty goals of art and literature” with a book donation two years after Les Mis 605. Victor Hugo. ALS in French,

two pages, 4.25 x 6.75, April 10, 1864. In part (roughly translated): “My sons are absent at the moment, one is in France, the other in England. I don’t want to wait any longer to respond to your honorable appeal. Here is a voucher for one of my books. Your society has lofty goals of art and literature.

I’m happy to offer them this book.”

Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and image of Cosette from Les Miserables to an overall size of 29.5 x 16. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature) and slight foxing. This letter dates to just two years after the publication of Hugo’s masterpiece, Les Miserables, and to the same month that his 300-page tome on William Shakespeare was released. It seems likely that such a voucher would have been redeemed for one of these works, as both certainly could be categorized as ‘high art.’ Especially desirable literary content in this crisply penned letter.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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The immensely influential lexicographer Samuel Johnson 606. Samuel Johnson. English critic and lexicographer (1709–1784) known for compiling A Dictionary of the English Language, which featured the important innovations of illustrating meaning through literary quotation and providing notes on usage. Rare unsigned handwritten address panel, 4.25 x 2.75, addressed by Samuel Johnson, “To Henry Thrale Esq, at Brighthelmstone, Sussex.” Panel bears a red ‘Free’ ink stamp to the lower right. In fine condition, with light soiling, the red ink affecting a few letters, and trimmed edges. Originally purchased from noted English dealer John Wilson. Thrale was a Member of Parliament and close friend of Johnson. A highly sought-after example, this is the first autographic material of Johnson we have ever offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Incredibly rare 1919 portrait of the author at his peak 607. James Joyce. Extremely rare vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Joyce resting his head upon his right arm and looking straight into the camera, signed in the lower border in black ink, “With compliments, James Joyce, 6/1/[1]919.” In very good to fine condition, with a crease to the right side of the photo, moderate silvering to dark areas of the image, and slight irregular adhesion to signature. During the period of this photo, Joyce was in the middle of writing Ulysses—doubtlessly one of the most influential works of the 20th century—which was at the same time being serialized in The Little Review. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Uncommon signed copy of the beautiful prose-poem in Finnegans Wake 608. James Joyce. Signed book: Anna Livia Plurabelle. Limited edi-

tion, numbered 69/800. NY: Crosby Gaige, 1928. Hardcover, 4.75 x 7, 61 pages. Crisply signed on the colophon in fountain pen. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None. Accompanied by a 78 rpm record of Joyce reading the piece. The first version of Anna Livia Plurabelle was published in 1925 as a part of Joyce’s ‘Work in Progress,’ which evolved into his monumental 1939 work Finnegans Wake. This ‘Anna Livia Plurabelle’ section, which would appear as the eighth chapter in book one, is regarded as one of the most beautiful prose-poems in the English language and has earned the most critical praise of any portion of Finnegans Wake. An absolutely wonderful limited edition piece. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

“Me’s weary, it’s now 4 in the mawnin and I’ve been typing up to 35 pages of manuscript of Big Sur novel” 609. Jack Kerouac. TLS signed “Jack,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, December 18,

1961. Letter to Lois Sorrells, in part (spelling and grammar retained): “Me’s weary, it’s now 4 in the mawnin and I’ve been typing up to 35 pages of manuscript of Big Sur novel…Drop me one of yr sweet poetic notes soon, I’m lonely… I’ll be back in NY i expect in Janurary or February…when I’m going to show that bitch up for what she is. Ingrate indeed. I only hope her Puerto Rican fuckass aint got the same type blood I have. There are 6 kinds: A, B, D, O, negative B, negative D, see?…

The reason why I haven’t asked you to marry me, honey sweet, is because I’m well apprised of what legal marriages end up with…I’ve had two of them…My first wife was a doll…Even you could turn against me in legal marriage…I think that way…K’s been fucked up…Fucking aside, I like you for you tho…But you should never again run down the street to yr therapist knocking down innocent women’s bags and papers and bump into handsome polite Negro students, hear me?…Like you done on my campus. Even Lucien and I were kinder than that…If you’re so allfired het up about getting rid of guilt first get RID of guilt by not sinning against the innocents…And if you think I’m wrong, read THE POSSESSED Again…by Dostoevsky.” He adds several notes in the margins in both ballpoint and pencil, including: “I can do anything I want in chalk—But oil? Argh!”; “Just a note, like a Kissiboo—forget it”; “(Be my friend)”; and, referring to The Possessed, “Sometime translated as ‘The Devils.’” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light soiling.

In this rambling letter Kerouac touches upon several significant events in his life and career, most notably the writing of Big Sur. Based largely on his own life and experiences, the novel would be released the following September. He also launches into a tirade about his ex-wife, Joan Haverty, who had been pregnant at the time of their divorce and insisted the child was Kerouac’s, despite his fervent claims otherwise. The issue was not resolved until around the time of a paternity test—thus the mention of all the blood types—that proved Kerouac was the father and resulted in a weekly support payment. He finally concludes with a reference to Dostoyevsky, one of his favorite authors and most important influences—Kerouac’s novella The Subterraneans was consciously modeled after Dostoyevsky’s Notes from Underground. Excellent overall content in a letter representative of Kerouac’s stream-of-consciousness writing style. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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The assassinated German dramatist 610. August von Kotzebue. German dramatist and writer (1761–1819) who also worked as a consul in Russia and Germany and was murdered in 1819 by a militant member of the Burschenschaft, a revolutionary student organization. ALS in German, signed “Kotzebue,” one page, 8 x 9.5, July 25, 1816. Untranslated letter to a gentleman apologizing that he is not going to see him again in Leipzig because he has to leave for Berlin, as there is a show in his honor taking place. A large irregular spot of toning and mounting strip to the left edge, otherwise fine condition. The assassination of Kotzebue provided Prince Klemens von Metternich with arguments to convince the Confederation to enact the Carlsbad Decrees, imposing greater restrictions on universities and the press. A scarce letter from the writer as he approached his tragic fate. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Stunning color sketch of The Chieftain and His Son 611. Else Lasker-Schuler. Jewish poet and playwright (1869– 1945) famous for her bohemian lifestyle in Berlin, who later fled Nazi Germany for Zurich before settling in Jerusalem. Intriguing and vividly colored pencil sketch of native figures in vibrant clothing, titled at the bottom in pencil, “Der Hauptling und seine Sohne [The Chieftain and his Son],” on an off-white 5.25 x 8.5 sheet, signed in the lower right corner in pencil, “Else Lasker-Schuler.” Affixed to an off-white 8.25 x 11.5 sheet. In fine condition. Drawn during her period in Swiss exile for her financial supporters, Hugo May and Kurt Ittmann, directors of the Zurich department store Brann. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Lawrence of Arabia turns on Lowell Thomas, the man who made him famous 612. T. E. Lawrence. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x

7, All Souls College, Oxford, letterhead, September 18, 1920. Letter to Miss Baird in London. In full: “I regret the delay in answering your letter but I gave instructions that letters were not to be forwarded to me from All Souls. This will give you the measure of the accuracy of the article in ‘John of London.’ Mr. Lowell Thomas is responsible for the ‘Facts’ in it, and the less exact they are, the more they please me. Incidentally I can neither read nor write Arabic. I don’t think it is worth your while puzzling yourself over Moslem services. It is a religion of the Desert, incomprehensible outside it. May I implore you not to put my autograph close to that of Mr. G. K. Chesterton.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Lawrence’s hand.

Also accompanied by a one-page TLS from Lowell Thomas on personal letterhead, June 11, 1975, in part: “Many thanks for…sending me a copy of the letter from Oxford. How did you happen to get it? I see it is addressed ‘Dear Madam.’ As you know a stream of books about Lawrence descended upon us in the past thirty years. How many of them have been accurate, I don’t know. But most of it has been pure speculation…I had found him a grand person in every way. In 1967 Doubleday brought out a revised edition of my Lawrence of Arabia…In this edition I reply to those who have attempted to belittle Lawrence, saying he was a homosexual and so on—all of which was untrue…As for the reference to John-of-London, I’m sure this referred to a publication and not to an individual.”

With the permission of the British Foreign Office as an accredited war correspondent, Thomas journeyed to Jerusalem during the Arab revolt of Ottoman Turkish rule and followed Lawrence for a few weeks while taking photographs and recording film footage. Upon returning to Great Britain, Thomas compiled the material into a film called With Allenby in Palestine and Lawrence in Arabia. He toured the world narrating this dramatic footage and the show became wildly popular, making Thomas rich and Lawrence a household name. The instant fame did not sit well with the officer, who never forgave Thomas for exploiting his image. For his part, Thomas genuinely admired Lawrence and continued to defend him against attacks on his reputation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Phenomenal letter warning of the religious criticism in “mi libro” 613. Federico Garcia Lorca. Highly esteemed Spanish poet, playwright, and artist

(1898–1936) executed by Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War. ALS in Spanish, signed “Federico G. Lorca,” one page, 8 x 8, the 22nd, month and year unspecified but circa 1918. Untranslated letter to Maria del Reposo Urquia, a young woman he had met around 1917. Lorca apologizes for not having written sooner and mentions that he would like to hear her play piano. He also asks if she received a book that he sent and what she thought of it, cautioning that one part contains some criticism of religion that may bother her. Includes the original mailing envelope, addressed in Lorca’s hand. Both are mounted and framed to an overall size of 12.25 x 16.75. In fine condition, with a vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and a few water spots or ink blotches to both the letter and envelope. Lorca dedicated a chapter to Maria del Reposo Urquia in his first work, Impresiones y paisajes, published in 1918. Inner religious conflict was a primary theme in much of his early work, culminating in his religious crisis of 1927. Exceptional content from early in the writer’s short but brilliant career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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614. Andrea Maffei. Italian poet, translator, and librettist (1798–1885) whose work included collaborations with Giuseppe Verdi. Two autograph poems in Italian on an off-white 7.25 x 4.5 album page, signed in the extreme lower right by Maffei. The first, entitled “Alla Signorina Teresa Martini,” comprises three four-line stanzas and begins, “Alla giovane musa un fior dimanda.” The second, entitled “La Viola,” is penned on the lower portion and comprises eight four-line stanzas, beginning, “Odorosa foriera d’aprile.” In very good condition, with dampstaining to edges affecting the signature area and overall foxing and toning.

Famed pianist and composer Anton Rubinstein set the latter poem to music, releasing the piece as ‘La prima viola.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“When I wrote those chapters of the Magic Mountain I was under the influence of personal experiences which I had at the occultistic experimental sessions” 615. Thomas Mann. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, August 5, 1942. Letter to Franklin Rouda at Harvard University. In part: “You ask me whether the author is willing to vouch for the reality of the scene in question. Of necessity, the answer for that must be somewhat fluid and follow a middle course between yes and no...When I wrote those chapters of the Magic Mountain I was under the influence of personal experiences which I had at the occultistic experimental sessions of the famous late occultist, Dr. Schrenk-Notzing in Munich.

Personally, I have learned that there is something true and undeniable to the occult sphere which does not prevent me, however, from regarding it as spiritually uninteresting and unworthy of human exploration…The hero of my novel stumbles into this dubious atmosphere influenced by the rather unsympathetic figure of Dr. Krokowski, and you have seen how he finally reacts to it—with a certain moral indignation he interrupts the session and walks out…he reacts to it with a certain disgust which the author visibly shares, and will certainly never agree again to such experiments with his soul or his subconscious.” Affixed to a same-size sheet. In fine condition, with trimmed edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and an unsigned magazine photo. First published in 1924, The Magic Mountain was one of Mann’s most influential works and famously ambiguous. He was aware of its complexities and hesitant to comment much on it, thus the ambiguity of this response. As it concerns the intricacies and origins of his masterpiece, this letter offers exceedingly desirable content. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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616. Guy de Maupassant. French natu-

ralist writer (1850–1893) considered the greatest French author of short stories. Boldly penned ALS in French, one page, 4 x 5, monogrammed personal letterhead, no date but circa 1883. Letter to his publisher Mr. Rouveyre.

In full (translated): “You would be very kind to send me 6 books of the ‘Contes de la Becasse.’

And tell me if the sales step up a bit. I think we have not published the book at the right time.” In fine condition. The volume Maupassant requests, Les Comtes de la Becasse [translated as Tales of the Woodcock or Tales of the Goose], was a cycle of seventeen short stories he published in 1883. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

617. Marcel Proust. French

writer (1871– 1922) known for the sixteen-volume In Search of Lost Time, regarded as one of the greatest achievements in world literature.

Unsigned hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.75 x 3.75, addressed

by Proust to “Monsieur Le Comte Georges de Lauris, 22 rue Lalo, Paris.” Postmarked at Paris, March 16, 1915. A tear and area of paper loss to the top edge from opening, and a bit of soiling and stray postmark ink, otherwise fine condition. Proust was introduced to Georges de Lauris through his friend Antoine Bibesco in 1902, and they soon became friends and frequently wrote to each other; the correspondence between Proust and de Lauris was published

by Amiot-Dumont in 1948. Any autographic material from the great writer is highly sought-after. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The exceedingly rare French writer critiques Hugo’s play

618. Henri Murger. French novelist and poet (1822–1861) best remembered as the author of La Vie de Boheme, which was later adapted

into the famous operas by Puccini and Leoncavello. ALS in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8.25, May 7, 1843. Letter to Leon Noel, written from the “Hopital S. Louis” in Paris. In part (translated): “This means that when leaving St. Louis, I will have no fire or place, but I’m thinking of some vast projects if they succeed will make me become a powerful man…Les Burgraves…I think that this is Hugo’s mistake— Lucretius, it is different and although I have a grudge against her because of staying in line for 8 hours…I will confess that Lucretius seemed terrifyingly beautiful and yet it was poorly played…Judith is a kind of biblical pastoral ministry…we see a very beautiful Bedouin costume and 3 or 4 verses which are not bad, but the rest—does not worth the honor of being even named…and some of your verses were read to him, and he was excited by them, he wanted by all means that I entrust him your manuscript to show it to some men of letters.” In fine condition, with light toning and soiling and a few brushes to ink. This presents an especially intriguing literary association as Murger criticizes Les Burgraves, a play by Victor Hugo which premiered at the Comedie-Francaise on the same day this letter was written. The play is set along the Rhine and features the return of Emperor Barbarossa, whose mother was Judith. Murger’s autograph is supremely rare and practically nonexistent in the private marketplace. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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The film rights to his “literary work entitled ‘Ada or Ardor’” 619. Vladimir Nabokov. Very rare DS, two pages, 8.5

x 11, August 4, 1969. Document extending a deadline for an option agreement between Nabokov and McGraw Hill International “with respect to the motion picture and allied rights in and to that certain literary work entitled ‘Ada or Ardor.’” In fine condition, with punch and staple holes to the top. In 1969 Nabokov published Ada or Ardor: A Family Chronicle, his longest and arguably most difficult book, which he later referred to as his ‘most cosmopolitan and poetic novel.’ Noted scholar Alfred Appel also gave it high critical praise, writing that Ada ‘provides further evidence that [Nabokov] is a peer of Kafka, Proust and Joyce.’ Although Columbia Pictures would go on to pay half a million dollars for the film rights, the project never came to fruition.

Nabokov is extremely rare in any form, and this piece is particularly desirable as it directly relates to one of his novels. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Many thanks for your letter & the review of ‘1984’” 620. George Orwell. ALS signed “Geo. Orwell,” one

page, 5.5 x 7, October 2, 1949. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Many thanks for your letter & the review of ‘1984.’

My signature is below. I am afraid you must excuse bad handwriting, as I am in very poor health.” He also writes his location at the top, “Room 65, Private Wing. University College Hospital, Gower St. London WC1.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (the vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature).

Suffering from tuberculosis since 1947, Orwell’s health took a turn for the worse shortly before penning this letter from University College Hospital. His classic 1984 had been released only months earlier on June 8, and it was generally well received by critics, earning praise from V. S. Pritchett, Bertrand Russell, E. M. Forster, and Harold Nicolson. Sadly, Orwell would not live long enough to observe its wild success and vast influence—he never left the hospital, passing away on January 21, 1950. Any autographic material from Orwell is quite scarce, and the direct mention of his profoundly influential dystopian novel makes this an especially extraordinary piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Scarce draft by the author of The Little Prince

621. Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Exceptional handwritten manuscript in French, unsigned, one page, 8 x 10.5, no date but circa 1938–1939.

A page from Saint-Exupery’s draft for a sociopolitical article examining the different ways of perceiving civilization. The piece begins, in part (translated): “Ah, you made Hitler a great discovery in truth when you discovered that your civilization it was not, when you discovered that it was not your nature and to whom.” Light toning and small tears and chipping to edges, otherwise fine condition.

Saint-Exupery’s writing was often autobiographical in nature, infusing poetic literary qualities and deep philosophical thought into stories involving his own career as a successful airmail pilot. In 1939 he published a memoir, Wind, Sand and Stars, describing his experiences as an aviator and explaining his views of the world as someone who has traveled the globe. At the outbreak of World War II, Saint-Exupery joined the French Air Force and flew reconnaissance missions. He then traveled to the US after France’s armistice with Germany in June 1940, where he advocated for American entry into the war to suppress Hitler’s expansion through Europe. A superb fragment from author’s manuscripts concerning this historically important period. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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622. George Sand. Untranslat-

ed ALS in French, signed “G. Sand,” one page, 6 x 7.75, blindstamped monogrammed letterhead, no date.

In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), moderate overall wrinkling, and a few edge tears. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

623. Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. Scarce

paperstock 4.5 x 7.5 book photo of Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir side-by-side, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip by both. In fine condition. Both tremendously influential writers and philosophers, Sartre and de Beauvoir began their lifelong open relationship in 1929 which, like their writing, challenged cultural norms and assumptions.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon sketch of the writer’s granddaughter 624. George Sand. Eminent French author (1804–1876) born Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, better known by the masculine pen name she adopted early in her career. Rare pencil sketch of her granddaughter Jeanne-Gabrielle Clesinger, accomplished by Sand on an offwhite 4.5 x 5.75 sheet, initialed in the lower right, “G. S.,” and dated 1851. Handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 9.75 x 11.25. In very good condition, with moderate foxing. At Sand’s invitation, the sculptor Auguste Clesinger visited the writer’s Paris home in 1846 and met her daughter Solange. They were married the next year and on May 10, 1849, had a daughter named Jeanne-Gabrielle ‘Nini’ Clesinger. This sketch portrays the child at about two years old, just a few years before she would tragically pass away from scarlet fever in 1855. A scarce and especially personal sketch by the great writer. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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“The Actress as a symbolic representative of the eternal feminine”

625. Jean-Paul Sartre. TLS in French, signed “J. Sartre,” five pages on three gridded sheets, 8 x 10.5, April 21, [1940]. Fine letter to the French actress Wanda Kosakiewicz, one of Sartre’s love interests. In part (translated): “Excuse me, this is the last time I send you a letter Tapee. But I have more ink in my pen and there is not a drop here except on the tape machine that I use…I received a long letter from you this morning; you let me [sic] pending in the novels as serials…and I do not know what happened to your visit Dominguez [painter Oscar Dominguez]. It amuses me that he wants to help you to paint and the Moon Woman [his former mistress Marie City] and serve as the matchmaker.

But I do not think [he is] so naive as you say…I was last night at the Theatre Armed…I will tell you right away that the level of attraction is substantially lower than that of the small Casino…So there were five hundred guys in a room made for two hundred; and most had come to see ‘the woman.’ It’s not that there is much here, or that they are very generous with their favors, but what was missing all these types is the Actress as a symbolic representative of the eternal feminine. It guides them in peacetime and serves theme to their desires.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and uniform toning.

After failing to seduce Olga Kosakiewicz, Sartre set his sights on her younger sister Wanda—the recipient of this letter. He made the mistake of casting her in his play No Exit, which he had also invited Albert Camus to direct. Soon Wanda was at the center of a tug-of-war between the two philosophers, becoming one of the driving forces behind the public falling out between Sartre and Camus. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

626. August Wilhelm Schlegel. Ger-

man poet, translator, and critic (1767–1845) known for his translations of Shakespeare.

ALS in German, signed “Schlegel,” one page, 5 x 6.5, December 8, 1812.

Letter to Baron Gudmund Joran Adlerbeth. In part (translated): “You give me a new reason to study Swedish: in this, the beautiful ones will see the surest way to get a taste of a language. I will enjoy so much talking to you about the Scandinavian antiques, given some research which my brother conducted about India.” In fine condition, with an unobtrusive repaired tear to the upper right (passing from the top edge through the first two lines of the letter), and trivial paper loss to the right edge. Accompanied by the detached address panel.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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627. John Steinbeck. Signed book: The Viking Portable Library of Steinbeck. Later printing. NY: Viking Press, 1943. Hardcover with dust jacket, 4.5 x 7, 568 pages. Signed on the first free end page in blue ink. In fine condition, with some mild toning to textblock edges.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

628. Bram Stoker. Irish author (1847–1912) best known for his horror classic Dracula. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, blindstamped Lyceum Theatre letterhead, February 25, 1898.

Letter written while working as actor Henry Irving’s secretary. In full: “Sir Henry Irving will be happy to meet your wishes when occasion comes. But at present we are using the theatre every day & every night for a time. If you will kindly contact me again after the new play by Messrs. Vraile & Hicleus has been produced, I shall try to find a time.” Central vertical and horizontal folds, light soiling and a stain to the first page, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Seized with so cruel” an ailment, the important Anglo-Irish writer on his debilitating “giddyness” in 1734 629. Jonathan Swift. Incredibly rare handwritten letter fragments by Swift penned on both sides of two slips, unsigned, measuring approximately 5 x 4.25 together, [December 17, 1734]. Using the epistolary correspondence from Swift’s collected works we have pieced together a more complete transcription, the absent portions transcribed in brackets: “The weather yesterday being very fine, I [rode] to Howth house, and as I was getting on [horseback] to return, I was seized with so cruel a [fit of] that giddyness wh[ich at times hath pursued] me from my youth [that I was forced to lie] down on a bed in [the empty house for two hours,] before I was in [a condition to ride. However I] got here safe, b[ut am this morning very weak, as I always have been for many days after such] fits, and in pain for fear of another this day, which makes me write to you while I am able [although it be morning…If this accident] had not fallen out, I intended to have [begun] my journey towards you this day, because [I prophesied] a fine parcell of weather from [yesterday;] but I was deceived, and must have [waited] to a better season. Pray God protect [you and your family. I know] not whether [you have children, nor did] I ever see [your lady, or your house; so that] I never did beg an [invitation so much against the rules of] common good [manners, to one so much a str]anger as you have [been against my will to me;] I am therefore bound in gratitude and by inclination to assure you that I am with much Esteem and Truth.” One word from an absent page is also present on another fragment, “physicians.” Includes a cover addressed in another hand “To the rev’d Mr. Blashford at the rev’d Mr. Gorbet’s at Delgeny near Killcoole.” In good condition, with separations to fragile folds, foxing, and chipping to edges.

Swift was plagued by fits of ‘giddiness’—now believed to have been Meniere’s disease—throughout his life, beginning around age twenty. He suffered frequent episodes characterized by varying degrees of vertigo, deafness, tinnitus, loss of balance, headaches, and nausea, often recording these bouts in his journals and notebooks. As he aged he described himself as walking ‘like a drunken man,’ and he had increasing trouble with deafness lasting days at a time. So debilitating was this illness that by the 1720s Swift began to ‘believe that this giddiness is the disorder which will at last get the better of me.’ Death became an ever more prominent theme in his work, most obvious in ‘Verses on the Death of Dr. Swift,’ an obituary for himself written in 1731. At the hand of this sickness his literary output became less and less, his mental state began to dramatically decline, and it severely affected his day-to-day life. Despite the fragmentary nature of this letter today, it is an exceedingly scarce example of the great author’s handwriting regarding one of the most important—though tragic—influences on his life. Starting Bid $500

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“I am, in fact, writing more about the world of The Lord of the Rings” 630. J. R. R. Tolkien. TLS, one page, 5.25 x 7, blindstamped personal letterhead, January 12, 1966. Letter to an admirer, in full: “Thank you very much for your birthday greetings. I am, in fact, writing more about the world of The Lord of the Rings, though the time I have to spare, which is not much, is much cut into by my correspondence. I am herewith sending back to you the pictures you kindly let me see. Some of them interested me; none of them enraged me.” In fine condition, with a few light creases. Tolkien’s stories grew to be extremely popular by the 1960s, leading him to be inundated with fan mail. However, he continued to write, publishing The Tolkien Reader and The Road Goes On in the years following this letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Voltaire avoids his German publisher, for fear that “giving my book elsewhere may be taken badly in France” 631. Voltaire. Boldly penned ALS in French, signed “V,” one page, 7 x 9, October 23 [with “1754” noted in another hand in the upper left corner]. Letter to his German publisher Walther, in part (translated): “I would like to repair the wrong we both suffered by our not seeing each other when I was in Saxe. I would also like to send you the manuscript in question but I have been preempted by a learned young man who has worked on the same subject and who may well have succeeded better than me. I learn that his book is already published almost in its entirety.

I also don’t know if giving my book elsewhere may not be taken badly in France. It may be that I will suppress it as the work of the young man may make mine useless. I conclude that we should wait.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and some trivial mirroring of ink. Published in Theodore Besterman’s Voltaire Correspondence. The “manuscript in question” was likely one of Voltaire’s historical biographical works, as he began publication of his multi-volume Annals of the Empire in 1754.

With an unidentified young man about to publish his own volume on a similar subject, Voltaire here withholds his own work, also keeping the feelings of his French audience in the forefront. A fantastically bold letter from the enlightened author. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Lashing out at unauthorized publication of his private letters: “They were all altered and poisoned by the most malicious features; even more outrageous notes were thus written” 632. Voltaire. LS in French, signed “Voltaire,

gentilhomme de la chambre du Roy,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, October 6, 1766. Letter to Antoine Maillet du Clairon, Navy Commissioner in Amsterdam, concerning a libelous publication. In part (translated): “It was printed at Marc Michel Rey known as the Geneve in Amsterdam, a book entitled ‘Letters of M. Voltaire’s letters to his friends from Parnassus.’ ...They were all altered and poisoned by the most malicious features; even more outrageous notes were thus written. I’m in the painful necessity to justify myself against this outrageous libel.” He asks Maillet du Clairon, who is located in Amsterdam and will know the name of the editor, to intervene: “I would ask him that he repairs this so awful conduct, confessing that he was at least wrong.” The body of the letter was penned

by Jean-Louis Wagniere, Voltaire’s principal secretary. Letter bears an ‘Academie de Macon’ ink stamp at the top. In very good condition, with fragile intersecting folds, several tears to edges, and show-through from writing to opposing sides. Also includes three letters from Gabriel de Choiseul, duc de Praslin, to Maillet du Clairon. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture.

Two compilations of Voltaire’s letters were published in Geneva in 1765 and 1766, the first being the ‘Secret Letters of Voltaire’ and the second being ‘Letters of M. de Voltaire to his friends from Parnassus.’ The editor of these works was listed simply as “Mr. L. B.”—maliciously attributing them to one of Voltaire’s greatest intellectual enemies, Laurent Angliviel de la Beaumelle. It was in fact Jean-Baptiste-Rene Robinet, a destitute naturalist who freelanced for publishing houses, who is said to have obtained the letters from one of Voltaire’s servants and published them to improve his dire financial situation. Voltaire vehemently denounced both books as slanderous when they were published and speculation on the question of authenticity came from French and English critics alike, with some even concluding that Voltaire was the actual editor and condemned them out of modesty. The present letter reveals Voltaire’s fierce response to his critics and doubters, who also often became subjects of brutal rhetorical attacks in his writings. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Amazing handwritten definition from a draft of Webster’s dictionary 633. Noah Webster. Author and lexicographer (1758–1843) who published the first comprehensive dictionary of American English. Handwritten manuscript fragment from a draft of Webster’s dictionary, unsigned, one page, 7.5 x 1.5, no date. Webster pens the definition of “To censure.” In part: “To express disapprobation of; to find fault with; opposed to praise or commend; applicable to persons or things. ‘I withstood him because he was to blame’…I must blame your conduct; or I must blame you for neglecting business. It cannot legitimately be followed by of. 2. to bring reproach upon; to injure.” The reverse bears partial definitions of “Blame,” also in Webster’s hand. In fine condition, with irregularly trimmed edges. Webster published his first dictionary in 1806, entitled A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language. This he followed by compiling an expanded, comprehensive dictionary that also traced the etymology of words—this, called An American Dictionary of the English Language, took 26 years to complete. This manuscript fragment presumably dates to his earlier dictionary, as it makes no reference to etymology. An extraordinary piece from one of the greatest figures in shaping the brand of English spoken in America today. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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635. Edward Abbey

636. Vicente Aleixandre

639. Bjornstjerne Bjornson

640. Pierre Boulle

642. Elizabeth Craven

643. Friedrich Durrenmatt

646. Stephen King

647. Selma Lagerlof

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637. Gertrude Atherton Starting Bid $200

638. Authors and Others Starting Bid $200

641. Truman Capote Starting Bid $200

644. Robert Heinlein Starting Bid $200

645. Stephen King Starting Bid $200

648. Jack London Starting Bid $200

649. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Starting Bid $200

650. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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653. Henry Miller

654. Arthur Miller

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656. Nobel Prize Winners Starting Bid $200

659. Hunter S. Thompson Starting Bid $200

651. John P. Marquand

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657. John Howard Payne

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658. Dr. Seuss

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661. Franz Werfel

662. E. B. White

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classic music

Excellent content from the acclaimed Mozart publisher

663. Johann Anton Andre. German composer and music publisher (1775–1842). ALS in German, signed “Andre,” one page, 8 x 10, April 7, 1837. Untranslated letter to Julius Rietz in Dusseldorf concerning the outstanding sum for a manuscript

by Haydn which Andre sold, and the wedding of their mutual friend Mendelssohn. Intersecting folds, overall toning, small edge tears, and an area of paper loss to the bottom edge from seal removal, otherwise fine condition.

In 1799, Andre purchased a large volume of Mozart’s musical papers from the composer’s widow Constanze, which included the operas The Marriage of Figaro and The Magic Flute, a series of string quartets and quintets, several pianoconcertos, and Eine kleine Nachtmusik.

Based on these manuscripts, the Andre publishing house prepared and issued some highly respected editions of Mozart’s works, bringing many compositions into print for the first time. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

664. George Bizet. French

composer of operas (1838– 1875). ALS in French, one page both sides, 5 x 8.25, no date.

Untranslated letter of condolence. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (two vertical folds passing through letters of the signature) and trivial foxing and toning. Bizet is best known for his final work, Carmen, which has become one of the most popular and frequently performed works in the entire opera repertoire. As he passed away at just 37 years old, autographic material from the composer is of great scarcity. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Lengthy manuscript of “Scene II: Fragments” from Boulanger’s ‘La Sirene’

665. Nadia Boulanger.

Exceptional autograph musical manuscript, 10.5 x 13.75, seven pages on four musically lined sheets, nicely signed at the conclusion in fountain pen.

A lengthy manuscript from her cantata ‘La Sirene,’ titled at the top, “Scene II: Fragments.” Boulanger pens many intricate bars of music and lyrics, making a few pencil notations and edits throughout. Also includes a much later personal calling card imprinted with her name, title, and address, 3.25 x 2.5, unsigned but with a brief handwritten note in French responding to an invitation.

Scattered creases, light soiling, and edge toning to the musical manuscript, otherwise overall fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope for the calling card, addressed in her own hand. Boulanger’s ‘La Sirene’ earned second place at the Grand Prix de Rome in 1908, although many critics thought she should have won—the victor was Andre Gailharr of the Paris Opera, and it was suspected that her gender put her at a disadvantage. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Rare 1846 copyright agreement for Chopin’s celebrated late works— Barcarolle, Polonaise-Fantaisie, and Nocturnes

666. Frederic Chopin. Manuscript DS in French, signed “F. Chopin,” one page, 8 x 5.25, November 19, 1846. Copyright document prepared

by a representative of publishers Brandus & Cie recording the sale of the French rights of Chopin’s “oeuvres 60, 61, 62,” which are some of his most cerebrated works: the Barcarolle in F major, the Polonaise-Fantaisie in A-flat major, and the Nocturnes. In fine condition, with intersecting folds passing through the signature and expected document wear.

Brandus & Cie was established in 1846 when Louis Brandus purchased the publishing firm of his former employer, Maurice Schlesinger, which until then had been Chopin’s principal publisher in France. Schlesinger’s stated objective was publishing both classical and contemporary music at reasonable prices, and in addition to Chopin, he released works by the likes of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Meyerbeer, and Berlioz.

Brandus remained Chopin’s publisher in France for the rest of his life. The pieces described in this document were composed between 1845 and 1846, and all were first published in 1846. These were some of the last works published during Chopin’s lifetime, releasing only three more pieces before his death. The present document has been examined by Hanna Wroblewska-Straus, the emeritus director of the Frederic Chopin Institute in Warsaw and one of the leading Chopin scholars in the world. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Significant sketchleaf for Beethoven’s masterpiece, the Missa Solemnis—including the Gloria, Sanctus, and Benedictus 667. Ludwig van Beethoven. Extraordi-

narily important autograph sketchleaf for Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, one page both sides, 11 x 9.5, no date, but circa 1820–21. In ink and pencil, Beethoven pens his ideas for the Sanctus, Benedictus, and Gloria sections of the Missa Solemnis.

The earliest material, written on both sides in ink, is for the Sanctus and consists of modulatory material in D major in 3/4 time—a notable difference from the finished work, which is in 2/4. Beethoven added the pencil portions of the manuscript later, likely after he began carrying this page as a pocket leaf (as evidenced by its vertical fold). The composer was known to always carry paper in his coat pocket while outdoors so that he could jot down musical ideas as they came to him; in these instances, pencil was his preferred writing instrument. The passages in pencil on staves three through six on the front make up part of the Gloria, representing a powerful passage in the fugue where the sopranos take up the fugue theme in augmented rhythmic values. The Benedictus occupies the lower half of the reverse, identified in Beethoven’s own hand as “2te Theil Benedict,” also noting the key as E major. In very good condition, with a central vertical fold, various edge chips and small tears, and two small toned tape remnants to edges of the front. Accompanied by a report from musicologist William Kinderman discussing the piece. Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, December 5, 1996.

Unknown until 1996, this manuscript was discovered among the papers of Anton Schindler, Beethoven’s private secretary and earliest biographer.

Schindler added a few ink and pencil marginal notations, labeling the piece along the bottom of the front (translated): “Sketch for the Sanctus of the Second Mass in 3/4 meter.” He also identifies the sketches on the reverse in the left border (translated): “Idea for the Benedictus of the Second Mass.” Respected Beethoven scholar William Kinderman describes this sketchleaf as ‘a noteworthy source that documents the genesis of the Sanctus as well as aspects of the genesis of the Benedictus and the Gloria.’ This manuscript represents a stage in the development of the Missa Solemnis where the opening section and tonal balance begin to resemble the completed composition, despite the disparity in meter.

During Beethoven’s lifetime, the Missa Solemnis was widely considered his masterpiece. It was this work to which he dedicated the most time and intense effort, working on it over the course of four years. In a letter of 1819, Beethoven wrote, ‘The day when a High Mass of mine is performed in honor of the solemnities…will be the most delightful of my life,’ and in 1822 called the Missa Solemnis his ‘greatest work.’ The piece is even present in the most famous image of Beethoven, an 1820 portrait by Joseph Karl Stieler, which shows the composer holding a pencil above his notebook labeled ‘Missa Solemnis.’ A remarkable piece, rarely does an item arise that offers such great insight into the creative process of genius—essentially unmatched in magnificence, this Beethoven manuscript is a true historical treasure. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $25000

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“I am quite sure that Michelangelo would really laugh if he heard all that” 668. Claude Debussy. Superb collection of four

ALSs in French by Debussy, two signed “A. Debussy” and two signed “Claude Debussy,” totaling ten pages, dated between 1885 and 1909. The most remarkable letters are a pair from 1885, both signed “A. Debussy,” written to Monsieur Vasnier during Debussy’s residence at the Villa Medici, describing his unhappiness with the environment there. The first, undated but from May 1885, in part (translated): “I think that the seduction the contemplation of masterpieces exerts on the imagination demands a completely different moral state than that in which I am...I am suffocating and am perfectly incapable of any good motion to shake up all this vile torpor, which makes me see things in a detestable light...Oh! the Villa Medici is so full of the academic legend, from the doorman in this green uniform to the Director, who raises his gaze to the sky with an ecstatic air every time he speaks of it, and the encomiums that have been held on Michelangelo, Raphael, etc. sound like speeches given on their admission to the Academy. I am quite sure that Michelangelo would really laugh if he heard all that. I don’t know if I am mistaken, but it seems to me that Michelangelo is modernism pushed to its outermost limitations; he ventured up to the point of madness, and I think that if one followed his path, it wouldn’t lead you straight to the Institute..” Winning the Prix de Rome in 1884 with the cantata ‘L’enfant prodigue [The Prodigal Child],’ Debussy was given a scholarship for a four-year residence at the Villa Medici to further his studies and focus on his creative work. As he describes in the present letter, he found the atmosphere miserable and stayed there for the minimum permitted period of two years before returning home to Paris.

The second, June 4, 1885, in part (translated): “I have changed my mind for my first work to be sent in, and I won’t do it, as I had intended, with Zuleima. It is too old and feels the old leash too much. These great imbeciles of verses which are only great by virtue of their length are insufferable, and my music would be in the situation of toppling under the weight. Then a more serious matter is that, I think I could never lock my music into too correct a form. I hasten to tell you that I am not speaking of musical form. It is simply from a literary point of view. I would always like best a thing where in some way the action will be sacrificed to the expression of the feelings of the soul, pursued at length; it seems to me that there the music can make itself more human, more true to life that one can discover and refine the means of rendering it. I don’t know if I have already spoken to you about Diane au bois [Diane in the Woods], by Th. de Banville. I think I did, and it is indeed that which is going to be the attempted project and first work submitted.” Although he mentions changing his mind about submitting ‘Zuleima’ to the Academy, in the end Debussy abandoned ‘Diane in the Woods’ and stayed with his original choice. Along with the two other works he sent in, ‘Zuleima’ was poorly received and criticized as being strange, lacking clarity and precision, and vague.

The third letter is to an unnamed recipient, November 24, 1907, mentioning a manuscript. The final letter, also to an unnamed correspondent, February 23, 1909, concerns a situation with his brother. In overall fine condition, with a partial separation to the adjoining fold of one letter.

A particularly desirable selection of letters as two feature spectacular musical content from an early stage in his development as a composer.

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“These two measures become admirable under the bow of Madame G. Poulet!”

669. Claude Debussy. Wonderful AMQS on an off-white 8.25 x 6 sheet, signed and inscribed on the right side in French (translated): “These two measures become admirable under the bow of Madame G. Poulet! The author keeps for her an affectionate gratitude and assures his respectful devotion. Claude Debussy. June 1917.” Debussy pens a four-line system of two bars from his ‘String Quartet in G minor,’ titling the excerpt, “1er Quatuor en sol mineur [1st Quartet in G minor].” Two areas of toning to the right side, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of Debussy.

Violinist Gaston Poulet founded a quartet in 1914 and their contemporary repertoire led them to perform Debussy’s string quartet. Occasionally his wife Jeanne would fill in as the second violin; Debussy was particularly enthralled by her interpretation of this piece, prompting him to pen this complimentary inscription with a line drawn to the second violin part. An outstanding connection between composer and musician. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

670. Friedrich von Flotow. ALS

in German, signed “Fr. Flotow,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, October 28, 1859. In part (translated): “I dare not pay for a piece before it is performed, unless it be specially ordered, for in Germany the acceptance or even distribution of the parts does not confer a right to demand payment. Besides, if the piece had been performed, only after I or Steiner had seen a written guarantee of the renunciation of Pohl could I pay you his share; however I doubt not but that you are in possession of such a document.” Flotow adds a postscript at the conclusion, “The libretto of the ‘Daughter of the Waves’ is at your disposal, perhaps you will wait for it until your removal here.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds and scattered creasing and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

671. Wilhelm Furtwangler. Uncommon mattefinish 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of the conductor in a head-and-shoulders pose, signed in fountain pen, “Furtwangler.” Silvering to dark areas of the image and fair contrast to portions of the signature against the dark background, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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The great composer dines with Hans Christian Andersen 672. Niels Gade.

Eminent Danish composer and conductor (1817–1890). ALS in Danish, signed “Niels W. Gade,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, no date. Untranslated invitation to a dinner party sent to the renowned fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen. Addressed to Andersen on the reverse of the second integral page in another hand. In fine condition, with light toning. This pair of Danish legends collaborated on at least nine works with music by Gade and text by Andersen. An exceptional association piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Extremely sharp cabinet card boldly signed by the Norwegian nationalist 673. Edvard Grieg. Important

Norwegian composer and pianist (1843–1907) whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as the incidential music to Peer Gynt and the Holberg suite.

Crystal-clear 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Grieg in a threequarter-length pose with his hands holding his lapels, beautifully signed on the mount in black ink.

Published by Deutmann en Zonen of Amsterdam. Toning to borders, clipped corners, and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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674. Clara Haskil. Roma-

nian classical pianist (1895–1960), renowned for her interpretational performances and recordings of Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, and Scarlatti. ALS in French, two pages, 5.75 x 6.5, Burgenstock Hotel letterhead, July 17, 1960. Untranslated letter to “very dear friends,” concerning Haskil’s health and a journey to Israel. Two punch holes to left edge of both pages restored with toned tape, and traces of a stamp to upper right, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

675. Herbert von Karajan. ALS in German, one page both sides,

8.75 x 11.25, Grand Hotel Milano & Helvetia letterhead, August 1936.

Letter to his mother, who was unhappy with her son Wolfgang’s girlfriend, in part (translated): “Don’t be sad, you cannot change it yet, and perhaps the first impression has been much too bad; remember that a human being must also have character, and after all that I have heard from her, this must be her best side.” Several words have been transcribed more clearly in another hand. Small tape-repaired edge separations at the horizontal mailing fold, some light creases and staining, and show-through from writing on opposing sides, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

676. Erich Wolfgang Korngold.

Matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 head-andshoulders postcard photo of Korngold, signed in the lower border in black ink, adding a brief AMQS from his opera “Violanta” and the date of 1925.

Stamped in the lower border and on the reverse by Atelier Fayer of Vienna.

In fine condition, with a bit of irregular ink adhesion. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Extensive archive from the ‘Swedish Nightingale’—nearly 70 pages 677. Jenny Lind. Celebrated soprano (1820–1887), known as the ‘Swedish Nightingale,’

who, under the management of P. T. Barnum, became the most renowned and highly paid singer of her day. Archive of thirteen untranslated ALSs, predominantly in Swedish, signed “Jenny Lind-Goldschmidt,” “Jenny L. Goldschmidt,” or “J. L. Goldschmidt,” totaling nearly seventy pages, dated from 1865 to 1871. All are written to the Swedish architect Ernst Jacobsson, with Lind discussing a variety of subjects including her activities, travel plans, other musicians, concerts, and mutual acquaintences. Also includes an ALS from her daughter Jenny M. Goldschmidt and three ALSs by her husband Otto Goldschmidt.

In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

678. Alma Mahler-Werfel. Austrian composer, author, and companion of famous men (1879–1964). Four ALSs in German, signed “Alma,” totaling seven pages, 10.5 x 8.25, circa 1930. Untranslated amicable letters to composer Paul von Klenau. In overall fine condition, with intersecting folds. Accompanied by three original mailing envelopes addressed in her own hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare young Mahler portrait 679. Gustav Mahler. Handsome matte-finish 3.25 x 5.5 postcard photo of Mahler as a young man, signed and inscribed circa 1900 in German in black ink, “Zur freundlichen Erinnerung, an Gustav Mahler.” Postally used and addressed on the reverse in another hand. In very good condition, with a crease to the upper left corner, irregular surface marks or scuffing to his chin area and to the right of his face, and light soiling. An infrequently encountered format with a desirable early image and bold signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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To the wife of his friend and mentor while premiering The Hebrides in London 680. Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. ALS in German,

one page, 3.5 x 4.5, no date but circa May 1832. Untranslated letter to Mme. Moscheles, wife of the pianist Ignaz Moscheles.

Mendelssohn asks for a meeting and writes that his old teacher has died. Light toning and a small block of show-through from tape to the top edge, otherwise fine condition. Mendelssohn was in London at this time for the first performance of his concert overture The Hebrides, a piece inspired by his 1830 visit to Fingal’s Cave on the island of Staffa, located in the Hebrides archipelago off the west coast of Scotland. The overture has become part of the standard orchestral repertoire. Ignaz Moscheles was a close friend and mentor of Mendelssohn who was instrumental in popularizing his work in Great Britain. A wonderful association piece by the scarce and sought-after composer. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

681. Ignaz Moscheles. Bohe-

mian composer and piano virtuoso (1794– 1 8 7 0 ) , whose career after his early years was based initially in London, and later at Leipzig, where he succeeded his friend and sometime pupil Felix Mendelssohn as head of the Conservatoire. Lengthy AMQS on an off-white 9 x 11 sheet, signed and titled at the top in black ink, “Canon for the Pianoforte by I. Moscheles.” Moscheles pens twenty-two bars in the key of D major. In fine condition, with light toning.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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682. Francis Poulenc. ALS

in French, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, Le Grand Coteau letterhead, no date. Letter to the unnamed Winnaretta Singer, Princess Edmond de Polignac, concerning his financial worries, in part (translated): “It would be of much help if you could send me eight thousand francs ahead of your order which would bring the received amount to fifteen thousand the rest being paid upon delivery of the manuscript…If you can send me a check before Thursday, as I will come to Paris for Bruel’s concert, it would be wonderful.” In fine condition, with partial separations to intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the first name), very slight toning, and ink a shade or two light in a few places (most noticeably to recipient’s name). Daughter of sewing machine inventor Isaac Singer, Winnaretta was an established patron of arts, honoring the memory of her late composer husband by commissioning several works of the young composers of her time, including Igor Stravinsky, Erik Satie, and Darius Milhaud. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare librettist’s archive for Puccini’s Turandot

683. Giacomo Puccini: Giuseppe Adami. Amazing archive of handwritten drafts and fragments by Giuseppe Adami for the libretto of Puccini’s last opera, Turandot, totaling about 585 pages, circa early 1920s. The substantial collection comprises all three acts of the opera in various forms and stages. In overall fine condition.

Puccini began working on Turandot after meeting with Adami and fellow librettist Renato Simoni in March 1920. Adami had previously collaborated with Puccini on the operas La rondine (1917) and Il tabarro (1918), and Simoni shared the writing responsibilities for Turandot. By March 1924, the opera was complete up until the final duet. However, he was unsatisfied with the text and Adami submitted four revisions between March and October, when Puccini finally accepted one. It was at this same time that Puccini was diagnosed with cancer, and he was never able to complete the opera. Puccini had left behind some musical sketches as to his ideas for the piece, and these were used by Franco Alfano to complete the end of the opera. In attempts to make the transition as seamless as possible and produce the work as Puccini intended it to be heard, some portions of Adami’s text were scrapped because Puccini had not indicated how he wanted it to sound. A fascinating archive embodying the complicated process behind this famous work. Starting Bid $1000

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Fantastic musical quote from the fairy tale suite 684. Maurice Ravel.

Choice AMQS on an offwhite 5.75 x 3.5 card, crisply signed and inscribed in black ink, “A Madame Lucy Haupt, Maurice Ravel.” Ravel pens the opening two bars of his piece Ma mère l’oye [Mother Goose]. Affixed to a slightly larger album page. In fine condition.

Ravel first wrote this as a suite for the piano that could be played by children, later orchestrating a version for ballet.

It drew inspiration from the famous fairy tales by Charles Perrault, Madame d’Aulnoy, and Madame de Beaumont, and Ravel desired to invoke the poetry of childhood in the composition. A rare and beautifully penned autograph by the brilliant and influential French composer. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Distinguished portrait taken while crafting The Golden Cockerel 685. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Eminent Russian composer (1844–

1908) best known for such brilliantly orchestrated works as Scheherazade and for operatic staples like Sadko, The Tale of Tsar Saltan, and The Golden Cockerel. Scarce and extremely desirable 4 x 5.75 cabinet photo of Rimsky-Korsakov seated in a three-quarter length pose, boldly inscribed at the top in Russian and signed “N. R.-Korsakov,” and dated December 24, 1906. Matted to an overall size of 5.75 x 8.25. In very good condition, with scattered surface marks and stains, and the ends of the signature and date light but mostly legible. Rimsky-Korsakov began working on the The Golden Cockerel in 1906, drawing inspiration from the political unrest in the region to write an opera satirizing the autocracy, Russian imperialism, and the Russo-Japanese War. The controversial opera was immediately banned by the Palace and went unstaged until 1909, not premiering until after Rimsky-Korsakov’s death. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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686. Max Reger. Prolific German composer (1873–1916) best known

for his densely contrapuntal, Bach-inspired keyboard works. Large AMQS on an off-white 8.75 x 5.5 lightly gridded sheet, signed and inscribed below in German (translated), “In kind memory, from Dr. Max Reger, Wurzburg, 6. February 1914.” Reger pens four bars in the key of E major. In fine condition. The previous evening, Reger had conducted Brahms’s Op. 83, Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

687. Joaquin Rodrigo. Composer of classical music and a virtuoso

pianist (1901–1999) who achieved great success despite being nearly blind from an early age. Two TLSs in Spanish, signed “J. Rodrigo,” each one page, 7 x 10.5 and 8.25 x 11.75, personal letterhead, dated 1981 and 1982. Both are written to Wolfgang Seibold and concern his work, requests for autographs, and his wife’s support. One, in part (translated): “I should clarify, first, that if I edited some of my works on my own, it has been for my taste and not for lack of offers from many important publishers around the world. Given the success of my issues, I continue editing new works, always with the help of my wife, pianist Victoria Kamhi.” In fine condition. Accompanied by one original mailing envelope and a small assortment of related programs and ephemera.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The great Italian praises “the excellence of your wines” in Paris 688. Gioachino Rossini. ALS in French, signed “G. Rossini,” one page, 6 x 9, June 6, 1859. Letter to Monsieur Worms.

In part (translated): “I was well satisfied with the price lists you had sent to me. There is [only] the excellence of your wines with which I am ex[perienced] that can rival the honorableness of your rectitude in business matters. I congratulate you. As far as I am concerned it is the best and the surest way to be fav[ored] in the wine business. In anticipation of the pleasure of s[eeing] you, accept the expression of my kind regards.” Nicely doublematted and framed with the original mailing envelope addressed in Rossini’s hand and an unsigned portrait to an overall size of 18 x 16.5. Repaired partial separations to intersecting folds, paper loss along right edge affecting portions of a few words, a few small repaired areas of paper loss at intersections, a few small edge tears, and stray ink blots throughout, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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689. Miklos Rozsa.

Academy Award–winning Hungarian-born composer (1907–1995) best known for his scores to such classic films as Spellbound, Double Indemnity, and Ben Hur. AMQS on four panels of two adjacent 5.75 x 8 leaves, each leaf with a motive from Rozsa’s Piano Quintet, signed on the first and last panels “Miklos Rozsa” and inscribed and dated 1921 on the last panel. Faint show-through of ink and mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

690. Clara Schumann.

Composer and one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era (1819–1896). She and her husband, composer Robert Schumann, were early champions of Johannes Brahms. Original mounted matte-finish 7 x 9.5 portrait of Schumann playing the piano, signed and inscribed in German on the reverse in black ink (translated), “Clara Schumann, to dear Ilona in memory of the years in Frankfurt.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 16.5, with a 6.25 x 3.5 window to the reverse for viewing of autograph.

Scattered surface marks to reverse and a tack hole to right edge (visible on the reverse only), otherwise fine condition. Ilona Eibenschütz was an accomplished Hungarian pianist who studied under Schumann in Frankfurt from 1885 to 1890.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

691. Bedrich Smetana. Ink signature, “Smetana,” on an off-white

1.75 x 1 clipped slip affixed to a 6.5 x 10.25 trimmed mount bearing a 6.5 x 8 portrait of the Czech composer. Signature is in very good condition, with closely cropped edges and moderate dampstaining.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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692. Johann Strauss II. Strauss’s personal calling card imprinted

with his name, 3.75 x 2.25, with an unsigned handwritten note in German penned on the front and back. In part (translated): “Hearty congratulations to this great success. Unfortunately I will not be able to hear the operetta soon; I hope that the piano score will be published soon.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

693. Johann Strauss II. Postcard featuring an illustrated depiction of Strauss, 3.5 x 5.5, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “Johann Strauss.” In fine condition, with a bit of feathering to ink. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare letter by the one-armed Wittgenstein 694. Paul Wittgenstein.

Concert pianist (1887–1961) and older brother of philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein who, after losing his right arm in World War I, devised novel techniques to play pieces previously regarded as impossible for a five-fingered pianist. TLS in German, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 19, 1951.

Letter to Betty Gaun, longtime housekeeper to the Wittgenstein family, in part (translated): “As Mr. Lichtenegger will have said, I agree with the recommended distribution of furniture. However, I have had the desire, namely that you should receive a picture of your own request as a keepsake apart from the furniture. In your case I thought to myself, you should get one of the flower paintings which are hung in my porcelain room on the 1st floor of Argentinierstrasse…You should at least choose a few from the Raulino (Mr. Lichtenegger will show you).” Wittgenstein also made a couple handwritten corrections to the text. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“All exists through harmony” 695. Georg Philipp Telemann.

German Baroque composer and multi-instrumentalist (1681–1767) who was favorably compared and arguably more popular than his close friend Johann Sebastian Bach. Rare AQS in Latin on an off-white 6.25 x 3.75 album page, signed at the conclusion, “Georg.

Phil. Telemann, Hamb. d 25. Maii, 1786.” Telemann pens a quote embodying his musical motto, in full (translated): “Omnia stant Harmonia. Anarmoria cadunt omnia.

Nec erigitur, reficitur, restituitur quidquam, nisi ad Harmonium relatum atque redactum [All exists through harmony. All is destroyed by disharmony. Nothing can be built, nothing created, nothing restored that is not related to and based on harmony].” An AQS from the Gospel of Matthew is also penned on the reverse by Johann Jacob Lentz. In fine condition, with light foxing, toning, and a bit of show-through from the quote on the reverse. One of the most prolific composers in history with over 3,000 works to his name, Telemann wrote music characterized by complex counterpoint and harmonic genius backing his original view on tone color. Telemann is an exceedingly rare classical music autograph and this piece boasts magnificent poetic content relating to his craft. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

Fantastic musical quotation from Verdi’s Luisa Miller 696. Giuseppe Verdi. Supremely

desirable AMQS on an off-white 11.25 x 8.5 sheet, signed at the conclusion in ink, “G. Verdi,” and dated at Naples, December 12, 1849. Verdi pens nine bars of the music and lyrics to the song ‘Andrem, raminghi e poveri’ from his three-act opera Luisa Miller, which premiered at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples on December 8, 1849, just four days prior to this autograph. In fine condition, with trivial soiling and paper loss to lower left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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698. Arrigo Boito

699. Maria Callas

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700. Maria Callas Starting Bid $200

701. Emmanuel Chabrier

702. Victor de Sabata

703. Mischa Elman

704. Manuel de Falla

705. Cesar Franck

706. Robert Franz

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707. Umberto Giordano Starting Bid $200

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708. Engelbert Humperdinck Starting Bid $200

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709. Oswald Kabasta Starting Bid $200

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710. Herbert von Karajan

711. Anna Mehlig

714. Mstislav Rostropovich

715. Anton Rubinstein

718. Gaspare Spontini

719. Richard Tauber

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722. Bruno Walter Starting Bid $200

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713. Luigi Nono

712. Giacomo Meyerbeer

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716. Camille Saint-Saens Starting Bid $200

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720. Arturo Toscanini Starting Bid $200

717. John Philip Sousa

721. Richard Wagner Starting Bid $200

723. William Walton Starting Bid $200

contemporary music First pressing of Please Please Me, fully signed within weeks of release

725. Beatles. Exceptionally desirable 1963 Parlophone mono first pressing of the Please Please Me album, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Scattered soiling, light creases, and small area of surface loss above the album name on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “I loved Paul McCartney, he was my first crush. I got this album signed—Fairfield Hall at Croydon around 1963/64… the Beatles had just released Please Please Me and they weren’t famous then.” The Beatles performed twice at Croydon’s Fairfield Halls in 1963, the first show coming on April 25, 1963—just a month after the release of Please Please Me, and most likely the date this was signed.

They had come to national attention in January with the release of the ‘Please Please Me’ single, and they rushed to record and publish this album to capitalize on its success. A fabulous uninscribed early example of the first pressing of the Beatles’ very first album—a magnificent piece of music history. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $2500 www.RRAuction.com | 191

On their way to Rishikesh in 1968

726. Beatles. Fantastic vintage 1968 fountain pen signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” and “George Harrison,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.75 album page, and a felt tip signature, “Love, Ringo Starr,” on a second album page. Central vertical and horizontal folds and light soiling to the page with three signatures, and scattered soiling to the Ringo page, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “My Mother’s employer was preparing to depart for India with the Brighton Transcendental Meditation Centre to the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Centre. My Mother mentioned that I was still lamenting that I hadn’t managed to obtain a whole set of signatures and her employer offered to take my autograph book with her just in case she was more successful. She managed to return with the 4 autographs.” The Beatles began practicing transcendental meditation in 1967 as they became interested in Eastern spirituality and methods of ‘expanding their consciousness.’ They became associated with the Maharishi and traveled to his ashram in Rishikesh in February 1968, where they found creative inspiration and wrote prolifically over the course of seven weeks—eighteen songs written during their time there appeared on the White Album. Amid allegations of sexual impropriety, questionable business negotiations, and conflict over drug use, the Beatles returned to England and publicly severed their relationship with the Maharishi.

Full sets of Beatles signatures from this late period are quite scarce given their isolation from the public and rising tension between bandmates.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

Late 1963 promo of the Beatles frontmen 727. Beatles: Lennon and McCartney. Vintage circa late 1963

ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon” and “Paul McCartney,” on the reverse of a cardstock photo of the group issued as an insert for the Beatles 1963 autumn tour program. Signatures are matted to 5.5 x 4.5 for display, while the full photo measures 6 x 8 (the front is now covered by the frame’s backing) double-matted and framed with color portraits of Lennon and McCartney to an overall size of 34.5 x 21.75. In very good condition, with light creases and toned adhesive remnants to the top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

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Backstage at the Hippodrome in 1963 728. Beatles: John Lennon. Vintage glossy 7.5 x 6 Star Pics publicity photo of the Beatles in their classic gray collarless suits in 1963, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Janette, love from the Beatles, John Lennon, xxx.” In very good condition, with overall creases, soiling to upper right, removed blue ink identification notations next to each band member, and slight irregular ink adhesion to signature and inscription. Accompanied by a brief letter of provenance from the original recipient stating that she obtained the autograph backstage at the Hippodrome in November 1963 with the aid of her uncle, who worked at the venue. This was the ninth date of the band’s 1963 autumn tour of Great Britain and their second and final show at the Hippodrome Theatre in Birmingham, where they played a standard ten-song set. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

729. Beatles: John Lennon. Unsigned handwritten

note, one page, 8 x 1.5, no date but circa 1980. In full: “3. ‘Trade in’—‘Fishy’ cat food tins for ‘meaty’ ones (& must be 3 of each kind - i.e. same kind for each cat.)

Also Tender Vittles (get some).” Nicely double-matted and framed with a photo and nameplate to an overall size of 15.75 x 12.75. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

730. Beatles: George Harrison. Beautiful vintage circa 1963 ballpoint signature, “George Harrison,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1.75 album page. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 15. In fine condition. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from Tracks and Beatles expert Perry Cox, a handwritten letter of provenance from the original recipient stating that it was obtained in Exeter, and the original blank autograph book from which it was removed.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Rare unnumbered copy of I, Me, Mine 731. Beatles: George Harrison. Signed book: I, Me, Mine.

First edition, limited issue of 2000 but unnumbered. England: Genesis Publications, 1980.

Hardcover with slipcase, 7.25 x 10, 398 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ink by Harrison.

Peeling to the leather guitar inlay on the front cover, some scuffs and dings to leather binding, and light soiling to slipcase, otherwise fine condition. An extremely desirable autobiographic work by George Harrison, this hand-bound, limited edition book by Genesis Publications sold out soon after its release and remains quite difficult to find today. Its mixture of printed text and multi-color facsimiles of Harrison’s handwritten lyrics make it a beautiful edition to behold. This is one of just three unique unnumbered copies of the book, with the other two being issued to Harrison and Bryan Roylance, the owner of Genesis Publications. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

Fabulous twice-signed deluxe edition of Postcards from the Boys 732.

Beatles: Ringo Starr.

Signed book: Postcards from the Boys. First edition, limited issue, numbered 155/2500, one of 350 deluxe copies. England: Genesis Publications, 2003. Hardcover with metal case, 11.25 x 12, 112 pages.

Signed on the colophon in blue ink, “Ringo.” Also includes a limited edition postcard issued with the deluxe edition, numbered 155/350, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with the magnetic closure for the lid of the box detached. This gorgeous edition features fifty-three facsimile reproductions of postcards sent by George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney to Ringo, supplemented with Starr’s own humorous commentary. This deluxe issue of the already uncommon book is quite difficult to find and highly collectible. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

733. Beatles: Ringo Starr. Satin-

finish 10 x 8 photo of the Beatles performing, signed in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In fine condition. Precertified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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734. Beatles: Klaus Voormann. Original

signed pencil sketch of Paul McCartney on a white 15.5 x 11.75 sheet, signed at the bottom in artist’s pencil by Voormann. Doublematted and framed, with archival quality mats and UV glass, to an overall size of 24.5 x 11.75. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

735. Solomon Burke. Singer (1940–2010) considered one of

the founding fathers of soul music in the 1960s. Color glossy 8.25 x 10.75 photo of Burke in a pinstriped suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To you Damien, May the Love & Grace of God Be with you & yours, Solomon Burke, 2004.” In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

737. Bob Dylan. Excellent satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of a young Dylan walking down a cobbled street, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

736. Patsy Cline. Exceptional glossy 8 x 10 Rush Studio portrait of Cline, signed in fountain pen, “Your Friend, Patsy Cline,” with “Decca” added below in ballpoint. In fine condition, with light surface creases and skipping to the ballpoint notation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Splendid portrait of the composer at his piano 738. George Gershwin. Vin-

tage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Gershwin playing his piano, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Judey Kette— Sincere good wishes, George Gershwin.” In very good condition, with several creases and tape-repaired tears (one through a single letter of the signature). Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

Hard at work “on a new production which is to have its premiere in two weeks” 739. George Gershwin. TLS, one page, 8.75 x 9.75, personal letterhead, November 15, 1932. Letter to Irving E. Meishel, sending a delayed thank-you for birthday wishes. In part: “For the past two months I have been in and out of New York working on a new production which is to have its premiere in two weeks, and in consequence my correspondence has been rather badly neglected.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. Gershwin must be referring to the musical Pardon My English, a farcical piece with a book by Herbert Fields and Morrie Ryskind, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George.

It premiered in Philadelphia on December 2, 1932—just over two weeks after this letter—where it was panned by the critics. By the time of its Broadway premiere in January 1933 it was practically unrecognizable, with a rewritten plot, edits and additions to characters, and changes to the cast. Received poorly by critics and at the box office, Pardon My English ran for just 46 performances and has gone down in Broadway history as the shortest run for a Gershwin musical. Still, Gershwin’s score has stood the test of time and remains generally well-liked. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Negotiating terms for ‘An American in Paris,’ Gershwin also promises to “try to locate the extra symphonic parts you ask for in connection with the ‘Rhapsody in Blue’”

740. George Gershwin. ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9, personal letter-

head, May 26, 1930. Letter to Leslie Rogers of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. In full: “I will try to locate the extra symphonic parts you ask for in connection with the ‘Rhapsody in Blue.’ and I will send them out to you. As they are the only ones I have please send them back to me after you have finished using them. I believe Harms is arranging with Mr. Fiedler for a suitable fee for ‘An American in Paris.” A tear to the upper left corner and toned tape remnants to top and bottom edges, otherwise fine condition. Arthur Fiedler was appointed as conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra in 1930 and introduced some of Gershwin’s works to their concert repertoire. He also conducted the Pops in some of the best-selling early recordings ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ and ‘An American in Paris.’ Superb musical content from Gershwin concerning two of his most famous and important pieces. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

“Back from my tour it was a Killer it was right on the Dot we mad 12 concerts” 741. Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ Ledbetter. One of the premier American folksingers

(1888-1949), he spent years in and out of jail for murder and attempted murder, recorded ‘Goodnight, Irene,’ ‘Boll Weevil,’ ‘The Midnight Special,’ and others. ALS signed “H. Ledbetter,” one page, 8.5 x 11, University of Minnesota letterhead, December 1, 1948.

Letter to his manager, Marjorie Fairbanks. In part (spelling and grammar retained): “i was so glad to Here From you and the Boys tell them Hello and Be sure to take good Care of you witch i no they will…i just cam Back from my tour it was a Killer it was right on the Dot we mad 12 concerts i did my self i sure did in joy it i rode in a air plan on the 18th the first one in my life i love it well you will get som letters from mr Wilder…so the Peoples eat me up so take care of your self Alen Lomax Has Ben Trying His Best to Pull me out for some ingament But i Dont Pay no mind i would love to com over there so long Baby is all right.” In fine condition, with toning to edges.

Marjorie Fairbanks and her son Austen had taken over Lead Belly’s professional management in 1948 after a falling out between him and the famous folklorist John Lomax, who had been acting as his manager. Ledbetter had just returned from a concert and lecture series sponsored in part by the University of Minnesota in November 1948, during which he was accompanied by Austen and performed throughout the state. Alan Lomax, the son of John Lomax, maintained a good relationship with Lead Belly and was responsible for most of his recordings; but despite his good relationship with the younger Lomax, Ledbetter seems to be reassuring Fairbanks that he does not intend to take him on as a manager again. He would soon go on a trip to Europe to perform, but time in Paris would be cut short due to his deteriorating health and the tragic diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Ledbetter returned to the United States at the end of May 1949, and played only two more shows in his life before passing away in December. Autograph material from Ledbetter is exceedingly scarce, and this letter has particularly good musical content in relation to both his tour and Lomax. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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“It’s right at bedtime as now, I close both my doors, light my one silly candle, get my cigarettes & an ashtray & sit down with you”

742. Janis Joplin. ALS signed “J,” two pages, 6 x 8, September 15, no year but postmarked 1965.

Letter to her boyfriend Peter deBlanc. In full, “It’s the same evening as my last letter (#8) but I was just thinking about you some more & I just love you so much that I wanted to write again. Every night after I finish my letter to you, I drive down to the post office & mail it. Quite frequently someone of the family goes along w/ me. This evening I asked if anyone wanted to go & when no one did I said Oh well, that’s alright, this is the only time Peter & I have together. And it’s true. These letters mean a lot to me, Peter. I hope you understand that & match my earnestness when you read them. Every night after dinner I’m busy, in which case it’s right at bedtime as now, I close both my doors, light my one silly candle, get my cigarettes & an ashtray & sit down with you. I love you, baby. I hope I express it sufficiently so you know it as I write it. Well, good night, I guess I’m being silly.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in her hand and incorporating her signature into her return address on the flap, “Miss Janis Lyn Joplin, 3130 Lombardy, Port Arthur, Tex.” This letter was written during a six month period in 1965 when Joplin had returned to Port Arthur, Texas, to live with her parents while she recovered from an amphetamine addiction. Joplin had met de Blanc during her first attempt to live in San Francisco and they continued their relationship after she returned home to Texas. During this period, she wrote de Blanc frequently as she struggled between her desire for a peaceful private life and the allure of the rock-and-roll lifestyle. De Blanc had traveled to Port Arthur on August 21 to formally ask her father for her hand in marriage, and they were soon engaged. Despite Joplin’s profuse affection for him—as is readily apparent in the present letter—he broke off the engagement just a few months later. Heartbroken, Joplin returned to San Francisco in June 1966 and joined Big Brother & the Holding Company to launch her legendary career. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

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Scarce working draft for an unreleased ‘Erotica’ track

743. Madonna. Unsigned handwritten working lyrics to Madonna’s song ‘Dear Father,’ one page on

a lined 7.5 x 10.5 sheet, no date but circa 1992. An unreleased collaboration with Andre Betts and Mic Murphy, presumably recorded for her album Erotica but not included. In blue and black ink, Madonna writes out and heavily edits potential song lyrics. In part: “Take me by the hand & lead me down the road / Loosen my grip & lighten my load / help me take the path less traveled by.” In fine condition. A rare piece, ‘Dear Father’ has never been officially released but does appear in the EMI Music publishing database and in the UK based MCPS system. This demo leaked in its entirety online in June 2008.

A wonderful piece offering a unique perspective of Madonna’s creative process when she was at the peak of her fame. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

744. Musicians.

Collection of five black-bodied Stedman Pro electric guitars, each signed on the white pickguard in blue or black felt tip by a different musician, including: Chris Cornell, Ace Frehley, Anthony Kiedis, Joe Satriani, and Cat Stevens.

In overall fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

745. Pink Floyd. Ummagumma album signed on the front cover

in blue and black felt tip by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, and Nick Mason. In fine condition, with edgewear and a bit of irregular ink adhesion to Gilmour’s last name. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

746. The Police. Zenyatta Mondatta album signed on the front cover in felt tip by Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland.

In fine condition, with a crease to top left corner and slight edge creasing. The record is not included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Impressive limited edition ‘Bridges to Babylon’ 747. Rolling Stones. Limited edition color 19 x 22 lithograph

entitled ‘Bridges to Babylon,’ numbered 19/125, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Charlie Watts. Expertly double-matted and framed to an overall size of 26.5 x 29.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by the certificate of authenticity originally issued with the piece. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

Sinatra’s shares of the Barton Music Corp.

748. Frank Sinatra. Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.25 x 5.25, no date but

circa 1960s. An assignment of stock document in which Sinatra transfers “unto Henry W. Sanicola or Nominee Sixty-six and two-thirds…Shares of the Capital Stock of the Barton Music Corp.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, paper loss and small tears to edges, and several sets of staple holes; the signature remains unaffected and is a crisp, bold example. Accompanied by several related documents not signed by Sinatra, including: a 1962 carbon copy of a letter concerning Sinatra’s sale of Barton Music stock to Sanicola; a copy of a deposition regarding financial troubles of Barton Music; two 1970 stock certificates for Maraville Music Corp. and SandS Music Corp., with their transfer slips. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

749. Steely Dan: Donald Fagen. Outstanding collection

of three sets of handwritten charts by Donald Fagen for his Nightfly sessions, totaling nineteen pages, all signed on a label affixed to the upper right in ballpoint by Fagen. Each is stamped at the top with “Master Rhythm” and “Arr. by Donald Fagen,” as well as the song name. Charts include eight pages for ‘The Goodbye Look,’ six pages for ‘New Frontier,’ and five pages for ‘I.G.Y.’ Several pages bear handwritten edits and emendations. Toning and dampstaining to the first page of ‘The Goodbye Look,’ and general wear from use, otherwise overall fine condition. Accompanied by a handwritten note stating that these are “charts from the original sessions of ‘Nightfly.’” The Nightfly was Fagen’s first solo album without Walter Becker, and featured the hit songs ‘I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)’ and ‘New Frontier.’ Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Fully signed program from their wildly successful Joshua Tree world tour 750. U2. The Joshua Tree tour program, 9.75 x 12.25, signed on the front cover in ink and ballpoint by Bono, Edge, Larry [Mullen, Jr.], and Adam [Clayton]. First page bears a second signature from Adam. In fine condition, with moderate brushing to Larry’s signature and a few stray ink marks to cover. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

751. U2. ‘A Celebra-

tion’ 45 rpm promo single signed on the front cover in ballpoint, “Bono 82,” “Edge,” “Adam,” and “Larry.” In fine condition, with a crease to upper right and light contrast to Edge’s signature against the busy background. The record is included. These promos were given out as a radio prize in the UK. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

752. U2. War album signed on the inside gatefold in various ink types by Bono, Edge, Larry Mullen, Jr., and Adam Clayton, all signing first names only. In fine condition, with trivial creasing to edges and notations in an unknown hand to the back cover. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

753. Ronnie Wood.

Hand-notated printed set list headed “The Faces, In Concert at the Paris theatre, London 1/4/73,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, initialed in the lower right in pencil, “RW.” Wood adds humorous annotations and brief reviews to the songs listed, with comments such as “Muddy sound—Better version somewhere?,” “Long, but good!!,” “I’ve heard worse… & Better,” “Feedback! Ouch!,” and “Ronnie Wood—Bass, R. Lane Quit.” A central horizontal fold and overall creases, otherwise fine condition. From the collection of Ronnie Wood. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

754. Frank Zappa. Color 5.5 x 7 promotional postcard photo announcing the release of his double album You Are What You Is, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Renate, Frank Z.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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755. AC/DC

756. AC/DC

757. Aerosmith

Starting Bid $200

759. Andrews Sisters

760. Bad Company

761. Beatles: Kirchherr and Scheler

763. Beatles: Ringo Starr

764. Beatles: Ringo Starr

765. Beatles: Klaus Voormann

766. Beatles: Klaus Voormann

767. Sidney Bechet

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758. Marian Anderson

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768. Bee Gees Starting Bid $200

769. Irving Berlin Starting Bid $200

770. Irving Berlin

771. Bon Jovi

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772. Buffalo Springfield

773. Nat King Cole

774. John Denver

775. The Eagles

776. Emerson, Lake, and Palmer

Starting Bid $200

777. Foghat

778. Andy Gibb

779. Dizzy Gillespie

781. INXS

782. Michael Jackson

783. Michael Jackson

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780. Benny Goodman Starting Bid $200

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784. Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson

Starting Bid $200

785. Journey

788. Metallica

789. Van Morrison

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786. Kansas

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791. Musicians

792. Musicians

Starting Bid $200

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790. Musicians

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793. Cole Porter

787. Jerome Kern

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794. The Pretenders Starting Bid $200

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795. Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger Starting Bid $200

796. Rolling Stones: Ronnie Wood Starting Bid $200

797. Rush

798. Bruce Springsteen

Starting Bid $200

799. Dire Straits

Starting Bid $200

800. Virgil Thomson and Fritz Kreisler Starting Bid $200

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801. U2: Bono and Edge Starting Bid $200

803. Van Halen

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804. Tom Waits

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805. Muddy Waters

802. Van Halen

Starting Bid $200

806. Yes

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807. Yes

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808. Neil Young Starting Bid $200

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classic entertainment Presenting a portrait from her Academy Award–winning role in Gaslight to the film’s screenwriter 810. Actors and Actresses.

Autograph album kept by a Hollywood shop owner in the 1940s, 6 x 4.25, signed inside by over sixty entertainers, including: Fred Astaire (2), Eddie Cantor, Errol Flynn, William Frawley (2), Judy Garland, Ted Healy, Al Jolson, Bert Lahr, Frank Morgan, David Niven, Edward G. Robinson, Mickey Rooney, Rosalind Russell, Barbara Stanwyck, James Stewart, and Spencer Tracy (2). In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered toning and soiling.

A more comprehensive list is available online at www.RRAuction. com. Starting Bid $200

811. Ingrid Bergman. Stunning vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 photo of Bergman as she appeared as Paula Anton in her Academy Award–winning performance in the 1944 film Gaslight, signed and inscribed in blue ink to screenwriter Walter Reisch, “To Walter—from his sad Paula and happy Ingrid Bergman, 1945.” In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges. A magnificent and crystal-clear portrait of Bergman from the peak of her Hollywood career, with a warm, clever inscription to the man who created the role that culminated in her very first Oscar. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Despite his fame, Bogart must furnish his own wardrobe “of the highest mode and taste” for 1952’s Deadline USA 812. Humphrey Bogart. DS, thirteen

pages, 8.5 x 11, September 21, 1951. Contract between Bogart and 20th Century Fox in which he agrees to render his talents “as an actor in connection with the portrayal of the role of ‘Hutcheson’ in the production of our motion picture now tentatively entitled ‘Deadline U.S.A.’ to be hereafter produced and created by us,” in exchange for a salary of $175,000. The contract also instructs Bogart to “furnish, at your own expense, all wardrobe used or worn by you in the portrayal of the role…All clothing, haberdashery, hats and shoes furnished and used by you shall be of conservative and first-class style and cut, of the highest mode and taste, and shall be procured from the best tailors and merchants, to the end that you shall maintain an excellent reputation for being well dressed at all times.” Beautifully signed at the conclusion by Bogart and countersigned by studio executive Lou Schenck. The first and last pages have been matted and framed with a portrait of Bogart to an overall size of 40.5 x 16.5; the other pages remains loosely contained in the document’s original filing folder. In fine condition, with a slight diagonal bend passing through the first letter of Bogart’s signature; overall, the document is in unusually clean, crisp condition. In the film, Bogart plays crusading newspaper editor Ed Hutcheson in what is generally regarded as an excellent performance, though Deadline USA is one of his least-remembered films. It is also believed that, as an uncredited extra, James Dean momentarily appears with Bogart in a scene set in the newspaper’s press room—the only time these two Hollywood legends would meet on screen. An ideal document with splendid cinematic associations. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 206 | May 13, 2015 | CLASSIC ENTERTAINMENT

813. Humphrey Bogart. DS, one page,

8.5 x 11, December 30, 1947. Document outlining terms for the sale of Bogart’s truck to one of his employees, Aurelio Salazar, in part: “I should like to make the following arrangements to purchase the 1947 Ford half-ton truck from you which I understand you have recently bought from Holmes-Tuttle…the total cost of the new half ton truck to you is $1,348.18.” Signed in the lower left by Bogart and at the conclusion by Salazar. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, overall creases and wrinkles, a small edge tear, and toning to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

815. Chang and Eng Bunker. World-famous

conjoined twins (1811– 1874) born in Siam (now Thailand) from which the phrase ‘Siamese twins’ is derived. They were discovered by a Scottish merchant and exhibited around the world as a curiosity and made their way to the United States, where they were occasionally promoted by P. T. Barnum but found him stingy. The inseparable brothers eventually left show business and bought a plantation together in North Carolina and joined in matrimonial union with the Yates sisters.

Uncommon 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Chang and Eng Bunker side-by-side, signed in the lower border in pencil by Eng for both, “Eng & Chang.” Published by the London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company. In fine condition, with light foxing and soiling to the mount.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon Brando sketch

814. Marlon Brando. Original unsigned ballpoint sketch of three portraits, a man with long hair and a mustache, a man with curly hair, and a man in a ‘Julius Caesar’ pose, on the reverse of an off-white 11 x 8.5 summary of a screenplay. In very good condition, with heavy scattered creasing and a tack hole to the top. Interesting, in consideration of Brando’s activism on the behalf of Native Americans, is that the summarized screenplay on the reverse seems to describe a film about Native American struggles, mentioning Sand Creek, Wynkoop, Black Kettle, and Custer. In 1973, Brando contacted the American Indian Movement to make a statement about the Wounded Knee incident and inquired about providing a person to accept the Oscar for him. Sacheen Littlefeather represented Brando at the ceremony.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

816. Charlie Chaplin. Vintage sepia matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 head– and–shoulders photo of Chaplin, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Grace—wishing you much happiness, Charlie Chaplin.” Toning and silvering to edges, a surface ding to upper right, and moderate contrast to the signature against the dark background, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Superlative self-portrait of Chaplin’s Little Tramp 817. Charlie Chaplin. Fabulous ballpoint

self-portrait sketch of his instantly recognizable ‘Little Tramp’ character an off-white 4 x 3.75 sheet, signed at the bottom, “Charlie Chaplin,” adding an arrow pointing to the sketch.

Handsomely cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 11 x 12.5. In fine condition, with slight soiling near his last name. A scarce and exceptionally desirable sketch by the iconic actor of his signature character. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

819. Sacha Guitry.

818. Clark Gable. Vintage oversized matte-finish 12.75 x 10 MGM publicity photo of Gable riding a horse, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bake, Best of luck always, Clark Gable.” Reverse bears the MGM photographer’s stamp of William Grimes. In very good condition, with scattered creases, soiling to borders, and light contrast to his last name. An unusual image of the silver screen legend. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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French actor, director, and screenwriter (1885–1957) who was controversially arrested after WWII for accepting special favors from the Nazi occupiers. TLS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, December 7, 1920. In part (translated): “I would like to thank you personally for what you did for the Representation of Farewell Noblet…it would be unfair to forget those who have ensured the efficient and graceful advertising.” In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds passing through the signature, tape-repaired partial edge separations with some show-through behind the signature, and irregular toning. Guitry had organized a play to honor Georges Noblet, a comedy in two acts that featured the great Sarah Bernhardt, Yvonne Printemps, Lucien and Sacha Guitry, and Noblet himself. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Judy tips her cap 820. Judy Garland. Fabulous matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Garland playfully tipping her fedora, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To my Jack—thank you darling, Judy.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 16. In fine condition, with trivial brushing to the signature. A superb image of the legendary star.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Incredible original painting by Sean Flynn 822. Sean Flynn. One-

of-a-kind colorful original painting by Sean Flynn, oil on stretched canvas, 24 x 18, initialed in the lower right, “Slf.” The intriguing painting combines cubist forms in a cloisonnist landscape to create a whimsical composition featuring a human figure lifting a leg high in the air with a wild cat sneaking out from behind a tree in the background. In fine condition. An outstanding piece demonstrating Flynn’s artistic sensibilities that contributed to his success as a photojournalist before meeting his tragic and mysterious fate. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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“If father and M.G.M. want me to do a picture, they can all go to hell”

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Remarkable archive from the vanished son of Damita and Flynn 823. Sean Flynn. Unique and rare archive of material from the

estate of Sean Flynn’s mother, actress Lili Damita, comprising five ALSs from Sean, a silk fabric banner sent home from Southeast Asia shortly before his disappearance, several unsigned photos of Flynn and Damita, two of Sean’s yearbooks, an Army-issued silk field map, eight bracelets, two t-shirts, and Lili’s passport.

The ALSs are all written to his mother, signed “Sean,” totaling nine pages, with four dated or postmarked 1958 and one undated. A letter postmarked April 4, 1958, in part: “I just want to say ‘thanks’ for home, the car, and just the fact that you are the best mother that I could ever want; and although you never hear me say it, I love you very much! I actually tried to be with you a lot but everything just didn’t seem to go together…But I’ll be back in 10 weeks from this damned intrusion on nature and I hope to get a job…with some construction company—It pays about $50 a week which is very good for this type of work. This is all I want to be happy and I know it will work. If father and M.G.M. want me to do a picture, they can all go to hell—I just want to be with my family.” In a letter from ten days later, Flynn again mentions that he hopes to get a job “loading cement” and that he has been considering what sort of car he wants, “something like an MG or Triumph is best because of their very low depreciation.” In another letter he informs her of his poor grades at school and the date of his flight home, remarking that its “not soon enough. Just to get away from this awful depressing place with its horrible people.” Three of the letters include their original mailing envelopes. Also includes three telegrams sent by Flynn, one on special ‘Greetings on Mother’s Day’ letterhead.

One of the more remarkable items is a beautiful red silk banner with fine gold embroidery, 27 x 20, sent as a gift to his mother during his time in southeast Asia—the trip from which he would not return—including its original hand-addressed mailing package postmarked 1969. Also includes a note in the hand of Lili Damita noting that the piece was “My son Sean’s gift to me from Vientianne, Laos, May & June 1969.”

The other silk item is a map headed “AAF Cloth Map—Asiatic Series,” 25.5 x 20, with one side labeled “No. 34, Southeast China” and the other labeled “No. 35, Northeast China.” Additional text in the border notes: “For use by War and Navy Department Agencies only, Not for sale or distribution.”

The selection of photos includes nineteen small photos, mostly made up of candids depicting either Sean or Lili, and three large 8 x 10 portraits of Sean. Some highlights of these are images such as Sean posing with his camera, a few of him as a very young child, an early Christmas card, one of him feeding a leaping dolphin, several Kodacolor snapshots of Sean outdoors as a young man, and a few of Lili at parties. Two passport-style portraits of Lili are also present, each boldly signed along the bottom in fountain pen, “Liliane Marie M. Flynn.” Of the three larger portraits of Sean, two are of him as a

very young man and presented in 10.5 x 12.5 mats, and one shows him a bit later around the beginning of his career as a photojournalist.

Another highlight of the collection are two of Flynn’s yearbooks for the years 1959 and 1960 at the Lawrenceville School, one impressed in gold with his name on the cover, “Sean Leslie Thomas Flynn.” The 1960 yearbook was signed and inscribed to him by several of his classmates and depicts Flynn on page 82.

Also includes a fine selection of scarce material related to the search for Sean Flynn, including two unworn t-shirts with the ‘Where is Sean Flynn?’ logo, sizes medium and large, and six copper and two stainless steel “P.O.W—M.I.A.” bracelets engraved “Sean Flynn, 4-6-1970,” distributed by the VIVA (Voices In Vital America) organization, all in their original packaging with donation cards.

A final highlight of the archive is Lili Damita’s personal passport, number 2078970, issued on April 21, 1960. The passport is signed on both the page detailing her personal information and at the bottom of her passport photo. It was extensively used, bearing visa stamps from countries such as France, Hong Kong, Thailand, India, Philippines, Lebanon, Guadeloupe, and Martinique. Also includes a black leather passport wallet gilt-stamped “Lili,” as well as the personal passport of Damita’s second husband Allen Loomis. Also accompanied by Damita’s personally-owned and -used travel trunk. In overall very good to fine condition. Accompanied by several clipped newspapers and magazine articles pertaining to Flynn and his disappearance.

Before Flynn became a freelance photojournalist—and contrary to his strong opinions expressed in a letter to his mother—he did pursue somewhat of an acting career and had already appeared in an episode of his father’s television program, The Errol Flynn Theatre, in 1956.

He would later film a scene in his friend George Hamilton’s 1960 film Where The Boys are, and took roles in a few other films throughout the 1960s. Having become bored with acting, he left for Africa in late 1964 to try his hand as a guide for safaris and big-game hunting. He soon turned to photojournalism and arrived in South Vietnam in 1966 and made a name for himself with his coverage of the dangerous war zone published around the world. Flynn traveled to Cambodia in 1970 when news broke of North Vietnamese advances into the country. On April 6, 1970, he was on his way to Phnom Penh with fellow photographer Dana Stone when they were captured by Viet Cong soldiers at a highway checkpoint—the pair were never seen or heard from again.

While it is now believed that they were held captive for a year and executed in June 1971, Lili Damita went to tremendous lengths in a years-long search for her son that proved futile and had him declared legally dead in 1984. Material related to Sean Flynn is very rare and with such a close personal association as material from his mother’s estate this is a truly extraordinary collection. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 211

826. Audrey Hepburn. Vintage ink 823. Audrey Hepburn. Glossy

sepia 6.75 x 10.5 photo of Audrey Hepburn with a mischievous glare, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

824. Audrey Hepburn. Gorgeous 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of Hepburn posing inside a white latticed chair, signed in blue ink.

In fine condition, with trivial soiling to her forearm. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

signature, “Audrey Hepburn,” on an off-white 3 x .5 slip affixed to a trimmed portion of a scrapbook page, to which two lovely original glossy 2.25 x 2.25 candid photos are affixed. In fine condition, with uniform toning and the end of the signature a couple shades light due to decreased ink flow. The consignor notes that this originates from the collection of a New York autograph chaser from the 1950s and 1960s who both obtained the signature and took the photographs. A terrific assemblage dating to Hepburn’s prime. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Shall keep all fingers crossed (except when on horseback)” 825. Audrey Hepburn. ALS signed “Audrey,” one page both

sides, 8.5 x 11, letterhead with a printed sketch of her character in The Unforgiven, April 7, 1959. Letter to her friend, the playwright and lyricist Leonard Gershe. In part: “I am aghast with admiration that you can even think about letters on the eve of such goings on—rehearsals, openings, rewrites, sitting up nights in hotel rooms (though that can be a pleasure at the divine Ritz in Boston) all of which I am only too familiar with. Thank you ever ever so much, I feel much better…

Your show smacks of success!! No one will be happier than I for fall—you deserve it so—shall keep all fingers crossed (except when on horseback) and send you loads of good and lovin’ thoughts.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and a very light stain near the center. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Hepburn’s hand and an unsigned press photo of her being transported after her injury.

During filming of The Unforgiven in Durango, Mexico, Hepburn was seriously injured when she was thrown from horseback in between scenes.

The result was four fractured bones in her back, and she was flown back to Beverly Hills in an ambulance plane to begin a six-week recovery.

Despite the pain of the injury she maintained high spirits, as evident in the present letter. After recuperation she was able to return to the set and complete the film in a stiff back brace. The Unforgiven was Hepburn’s only Western, which is particularly noteworthy given the content of this letter—the project Gershe was working on must have been Destry Rides Again, a Western musical that opened on Broadway on April 23, 1959. A charming letter brimming with Hepburn’s usual enthusiasm and good humor. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 212 | May 13, 2015 | CLASSIC ENTERTAINMENT

Fantastic collection of personal Hepburn letters to her wardrobe mistress mentioning On Golden Pond and her final role 827. Katharine Hepburn. A collection of 14 letters consisting of four ALSs and ten TLSs, all one page on her personal 6 x 8 stationery, with most of the letters dated and ranging from between 1981 to 1996, Nine of the letters are signed “Katharine,” two signed “Kate,” one signed “Kate Hep—,” one signed “K. Hepburn,” and one signed with just a sentiment. All but one of the letters are written to wardrobe mistress Violet ‘Vi’ Murray, whose credits include The African Queen and The Lion In Winter, with the final letter written to Murray’s son Colin, after her passing. One TLS, dated November 11, 1981 reads, in part: “I’m in a play –The West Side Waltz–opening in New York November 19th. Just opening a movie–On Golden Pond.” Another TLS written on November 16, 1982 reads, in part: “The papers are silly. It was an operation on my shoulder to right arm. Too much heavy work–all fine now.” A November 20, 1984, ALS reads, in part: “It’s nice to have a word now & then–You make me laugh when you say the topic of the movie interests you. I know what you mean.” At the conclusion of a 1983 TLS, Hepburn adds in her hand, “Just finishing a movie called The Ultimate Solution of Grace Quigley. With Nick Nolte.” Also included is a 1996 TLS from Hepburn’s assistant, Sharon Powers, to Colin Murray.

Nine of the letters are accompanied by their original mailing envelopes, including one addressed by Hepburn. In fine overall condition, with some scattered light creasing and toning. Murray was a longtime wardrobe mistress who worked on over 20 films during the 1950s and 1960s, and obviously kept a special personal relationship with Hepburn years later. Starting Bid $200

Spectacular watercolor self-portrait of her Academy Award–winning role in The Lion in Winter 828. Katharine Hepburn. Wonderful original watercolor and oil profile selfportrait, in costume as Eleanor of Aquitane from The Lion in Winter, 5 x 9.5, signed and inscribed at the bottom in black ink, “For Vi, Katharine Hepburn.”

Matted and framed to an overall size of 8 x 12.75. In fine condition. Hepburn’s love affair with painting began in the 1930s, around the same time she began dating Howard Hughes, and continued until she was well into her 80s. The recipient of this one-of-a-kind masterpiece was Violet ‘Vi’ Murray, wardrobe mistress for many of Hepburn’s films including The African Queen and The Lion in Winter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Painted for her African Queen wardrobe mistress 829. Katharine Hepburn. Wonderful original watercolor,

ink, and oil profile self-portrait, dressed in a military hat and overcoat, 7.5 x 9.75, signed and inscribed in black ink to wardrobe mistress Violet Murray, “To Vi, Dear Vi, Only Vi, Not to worry, Katharine.” Double matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 14.5. In fine condition. Hepburn’s love affair with painting began the 1930s, around the same time she began dating Howard Hughes, and continued until she was well into her 80s. This specific watercolor creation dates to around 1969—the year Hepburn starred as the title character in the Warner Bros. release. The recipient of this one-of-a-kind masterpiece was Violet ‘Vi’ Murray, wardrobe mistress for many of Hepburn’s films including The African Queen and The Lion in Winter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

830. Charlton Heston. Charlton Heston’s

Screen Actors Guild membership card for the year 1954, 3.5 x 2.5, signed across the center in blue ballpoint.

In fine condition, with a crease to the lower right.

This was relatively early in Heston’s career and he appeared in two films in 1954, Secret of the Incas and The Naked Jungle. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

831. Alfred Hitchcock. Classic ballpoint self-portrait profile sketch on a blank panel of a 3.75 x 9.75 tri-fold beverage list from the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, signed “Alfred J. Hitchcock.” Scattered foxing and soiling (primarily to the other panels), and a few surface impressions, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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832. Alfred Hitchcock.

Vintage glossy 7.25 x 8.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Hitchcock, signed in blue felt tip, “Alfred Hitchcock,” with a sketch of his iconic silhouette added above. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 15.5. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

835. Harry Houdini. TLS signed “Harry Houdini,” one page, 5.5 x 7.5, July 2, 1916. Letter to to Oscar Teale informing him that he has been elected secretary of the Society of American Magicians.

Initialed “HH” at the conclusion in an unknown hand. In very good condition, with faint intersecting folds, a tiny hole affecting a portion of the paraph, show-through from adhesive remnants and soiling to reverse, and trimmed edges.

Oscar Teale was a psychical researcher and ghostwriter for several of Houdini’s projects, including A Magician Among the Spirits; he also served as the fourth President of the Society of American Magicians.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

833. Harry Houdini. Vin-

tage postcard photo of Houdini fiddling with a set of handcuffs, trimmed to a size of 3 x 4.25, nicely signed in fountain pen. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

836. Harry Houdini. ALS signed “Houdi-

834. Harry Houdini. Unsigned

booklet entitled ‘The Adventurous Life of a Versatile Artist: Houdini,’ 64 pages, 5.5 x 8, printed in 1922, bearing a small advertisement affixed to the front cover for his show at the Orpheum during the week of April 2. In very good condition, with partial separation to the top of the spine, a crease to the front cover, small tear to back cover, and dampstaining to lower right of the cover and first few pages. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

ni,” one page, 5 x 8, September 12, 1924.

Letter to Oscar Teale, psychical researcher and ghostwriter for several of Houdini’s projects, including A Magician Among the Spirits, in full: “Hope you are feeling better. Presume you will let me hear from you.” Slightly trimmed edges, show-through from adhesive to reverse, and a thin piece of toned tape to top edge, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned 7.75 x 10.25 photo of Houdini from the collection of Edward Saint, who later became the companion of Bess Houdini and ringleader of the Houdini seances after Harry’s death. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after Society of American Magicians membership card from Houdini’s last year as president 837. Harry Houdini. Society of American Magicians membership card issued to J.S. Schreck for 1926-1927, 4 x 2.5, signed at the bottom in fountain pen “Houdini” as the president of the Society. Light creasing and surface wear, and signature a shade light, otherwise fine condition. Founded on May 10, 1902, in the back room of Martinka’s magic shop in New York, the Society expanded under the leadership of Harry Houdini during his term as National President from 1917-1926.

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Hurrell’s limited edition oversized suite, portraying Harlow, Garbo, Hayworth, and more

838. George Hurrell. Gorgeous limited edition suite of George Hurrell’s oversized portraits known as Portfolio I, consisting of ten matte-finish gelatin silver photos, 11 x 14 and 14 x 11, each numbered 71/190 and signed in the lower border in black ink by the famed photographer, “Hurrell.” Subjects include: Jean Harlow, Greta Garbo and John Barrymore, Rita Hayworth, Gary Cooper, Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Marlene Dietrich, Clark Gable, Loretta Young and Tyrone Power, and Katharine Hepburn.

Includes the original clamshell presentation box and publisher’s original paperwork. In fine condition. These photos are extremely desirable on their own and more so when preserved as a complete set. Hurrell’s photographs of these cinema legends are some of the most iconic ever taken, truly embodying the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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839. Boris Karloff. Striking matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Karloff with an intense expression, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Boris Karloff.” In fine condition, with a small spot of soiling to right edge and light silvering to lower left. A handsome and prominently signed depiction of the legendary actor.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“At the border with Salzburg the police officers, these pigs, got me to leave the train” 840. Klaus Kinski. Controversial German actor (1926–1991) best known for his work in the films of Werner Herzog. ALS in German, signed “Nikolaus,” two pages both sides, 8.25 x 11.75, no date but circa 1955. Letter to his first wife Gislinde Kuhbeck. In part (translated): “I didn’t write yet because the shock I received on my way back to Vienna is still present. Imagine what happened to me! At the border with Salzburg the police officers, these pigs, got me to leave the train, as my name is in the ‘tracing book’ because of the fine for the accident at Lake Starnberg, which I didn’t pay. They offered me the choice between paying the amount of money (300 Mark), or going to prison. I didn’t have that much money with me, so I called Erica Ramhof in Vienna in desperation and asked her to send the money by telegram…The next morning I was allowed to drive on. I spent nearly 9 hours at this stinky police station.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Wonderful oversized portrait of the beloved comedy duo 841. Laurel and Hardy. Fantastic matte-finish 14 x 11

photo of the pair posing side-by-side in their bowler hats, signed and inscribed vertically in fountain pen, “With our best wishes Miss Vogel! Stan Laurel 1932” and “Oliver Hardy.” Reverse bears a Stax photographer’s stamp. In fine condition, with a few trivial edge dings and a couple small creases to lower left. An uncommonly large, crystal-clear image of the classic stars. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Lee bemoans to Taky Kimura that “The first national rating of ‘Green Hornet’ was indeed not good…Tarzan beat us”

842. Bruce Lee. Autograph letter, with signature

and lower edge cut off and not present, one page, 8.25 x 10, on colorful Jeet Kune Do letterhead, no date, but September 1966. Lee writes to his prized student Taky Kimura. In full: “Thank you very much for letter plus dues. The first national rating of ‘Green Hornet’ was indeed not good; however, ABC and the Greenway Production are not too worry about it. The main reason of such low rating is due to the fact that Friday nites audiences are like half of the rest of the other days. Tuesday has the highest rate of viewers. When the national rating was set up, our low percentage of viewers was not considered.

However, one thing is lousy; Tarzan beat us. Well, let’s hope the 2nd rating will shape up. By the way, the show you should be sure to watch is the ‘Preying Mantis’ which will be on Nov. 18, an all out Gung Fu show. The one follow that ‘The Hunter and the Hunted’ is also pretty good. Well, back to Gung Fu. I believe that I should really start organizing the Jun Fan as the series is still on. This is one opportunity I should make use of. I’m glad to hear that the class really shapes up. Put your mind to it as I have high hopes for Seattle.”

Accompanying the letter is an unissued membership card for Lee’s Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute, 3.75 x 2.5, signed in black ink “Bruce Lee,” and also signed in blue ballpoint by Taky Kimura. In fine condition, with aforementioned trimming to letter; the membership card is pristine.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Kimura.

On September 9, 1966, The Green Hornet debuted on ABC introducing Bruce Lee to American audiences as Kato, the martial arts sidekick to media mogul Britt Reid’s alter ego masked vigilante. After 26 episodes the program was canceled due to poor ratings against its competition, NBC’s Tarzan, and CBS’s The Wild Wild West. Bill Dozier, producer of the series developed by Greenway Productions, which also produced Batman, explained the show’s failure in a March 19, 1967 Los Angeles Times article, ‘It may be because we turned Batman into a camp character that people refuse to buy Green Hornet or anyone else in a mask, who isn’t treated that way.’ Content letters concerning The Green Hornet are extremely desirable. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Fighting a ‘career-ending’ injury, Bruce Lee begins his heroic recovery 843. Bruce Lee.

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lee, “Bruce Lee,” payable to Lerman & Son for $32.71, August 6, 1970. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes (trivially affecting the first letter of the signature). Lerman & Son was an orthotics and prosthetics company in Los Angeles that produced medical braces for various ailments including injuries to the back, neck, arms, and legs. During the summer of 1970, Lee sustained damage to the fourth sacral nerve in his back while attempting to perform an exercise using a 135-pound barbell—roughly his own body weight at the time. Doctors speculated that he would never be able to practice martial arts again. While confined to a bed he began compiling notebooks full of his ideas on jeet kune do—ranging from technique to philosophy—which was published posthumously as Tao of Jeet Kune Do, now the best-selling martial arts book of all-time. Lee began training again after about six months of rest. Contrary to doctors’ opinions—and likely with the aid of a Lerman & Son brace—he returned to martial arts at full capacity within a year. Not only an extremely rare autographic piece, this check represents Lee’s incredible recovery fueled by his strong will to overcome. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

A 1961 payment to one of Monroe’s dearest friends 844. Marilyn Monroe. Bank-

ers Trust Company check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed

by Monroe, payable to Hedda Rosten for $65.85, August 25, 1961. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, trivial soiling to right edge, and expected bank stamps and cancellation holes. Writers Norman and Hedda Rosten first met Monroe in 1955 when their friend, legendary photographer Sam Shaw, arrived at their Brooklyn apartment with the blonde starlet by his side. Best friend and former roommate to Arthur Miller’s soon-to-be ex-wife Mary—thanks to Marilyn—Hedda was initially hesitant to befriend her, but as time passed, the Rostens became two of Monroe’s most trusted friends. When Marilyn and Miller married the following year, Hedda served as her maid of honor. A nicely signed check from a difficult period in Monroe’s life, as she spent the end of 1961 recuperating from a variety of medical and emotional issues. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Rarely seen color portrait of Scarlett O’Hara 8 4 5 . Vi v i e n Leigh. Colorized

vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara in Gone With the Wind, signed in the upper left in fountain pen. In fine condition, with the signature just a shade light and small mounting remnants to reverse corners. One of Hollywood’s most uncommon and desirable signed photographs in any form, even more so in color images. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

8 4 6 . Fr edd ie P r inze and Jon-Eric Hexum. Two

signatures from actors who died young: a ballpoint signature, “Freddie Prinze,” on a pink 4.75 x 3.25 album page; and a felt tip signature and inscription, “To Daphne! My best wishes, Love, Jon-Erik Hexum,” on an off-white 3.5 x 4.5 card.

In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

847. Karl Struss. Photog-

rapher and cinematographer (1886–1981) known as a pioneer in 3-D films. Fold-out program from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, announcing an exhibition entitled ‘Karl Struss: Man with a Camera,’ January 5–February 23, 1977, signed and inscribed above his image in blue felt tip, “To Edith & Michael, Karl Struss, 1977.” A central horizontal fold, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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848. Will Rogers. Great vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Rogers clad in Western attire and holding a lasso over his head, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. Boyle, from Will Rogers.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 16.5. Scattered creases, light crazing to emulsion, and some rippling to slightly trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. A terrific image of the famed rope-twirler in costume. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 849. Natalie Wood.

ALS signed “Natalie,” one page both sides on a 5 x 4 monogrammed personal stationery card, July 3, 1965. Letter to actress Ruth Gordon Kanin. In part: “We wish we would’ve been able to see you on our way back from Caracas…instead of going to New York we took a boat from Miami to the Bahamas and had a wonderful vacation there.

I caught 15 barracudas!

Then we had to get back to do all that ‘Great Race’ opening…Ladi has to go back to Caracas for a while & he’s leaving Tuesday, & then I’ll join him there in a couple of weeks for my birthday.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the front of the card. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Wood’s hand, incorporating her full name, “Natalie Wood,” in the return address on the flap. This was written during her brief engagement to Ladislav Blatnik, who lived in Caracas, and her film The Great Race was soon to premiere. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Tony Award for 1977’s Best Musical— the quintessential Annie

850. Tony Award. Extraordinary American Theater Wing

Antoinette Perry Award, commonly known as the ‘Tony,’ the medal measuring 2.75″ in diameter and held in its original 8.25˝ tall stand, presented by The League of New York Theatres and Producers for “Best Musical—Producer, Annie, For Distinguished Achievement in Theatre, 1977.” The front of the medal features the traditional symbolic dramatic masks raised in relief, encircled with the text, “Antoinette Perry Award.” The black base measures 3.75 x 3.75 and bears an affixed plaque engraved, “American Theatre Wing Tony Award.” In fine condition. The original Broadway show opened at the Alvin Theatre on April 21, 1977, and ran for nearly six years for a total of 2,377 performances. One of the most famous modern musicals, Annie featured the numbers ’Tomorrow’ and ‘It’s the Hard Knock Life’—songs that have since been absorbed into the American cultural lexicon. It was nominated for eleven Tony Awards and won seven, highlighted by this most important commendation for Best Musical. While any original Tony Award would be sought after as an iconic piece of entertainment history, this example in particular—with its status as an accolade earned in the most important category by an indisputably classic musical, which has gone on to enjoy international success—is of the utmost desirability and worthy of any museum-quality collection. Starting Bid $1000

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851. Arthur

852. Lauren Bacall

853. Brigitte Bardot

855. Ingrid Bergman

856. Ingrid Bergman

857. Harry Blackstone

858. Humphrey Bogart

859. Gary Cooper

860. Noel Coward

861. Bob Crane

862. Bing Crosby

863. Alain Delon and Romy Schneider

864. Catherine Deneuve

865. Robert DeNiro

866. Robert DeNiro

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867. Marlene Dietrich

868. Clint Eastwood

869. Clint Eastwood

870. Entertainers

871. Entertainers

872. Clark Gable

873. Judy Garland

874. Jim Henson

875. Katharine Hepburn Starting Bid $200

876. Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep

877. Hollywood Starting Bid $200

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879. Charles Laughton

880. Stan Laurel

881. Stan Laurel

882. Stan Laurel

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878. Bert Lahr

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883. Sophia Loren Starting Bid $200

884. Dean Martin Starting Bid $200

887. Max Reinhardt Starting Bid $200

891. Star Trek

885. Groucho Marx Starting Bid $200

886. Al Pacino and Gene Hackman

889. Signed Books

890. Jay Silverheels

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892. Star Trek

893. James Stewart

894. Dorothy Stratten

895. Elizabeth Taylor

896. General and Mrs. Tom Thumb

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897. Mae West

898. Wizard of Oz

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sports 900. Grover Cleveland Alexander. Strong ballpoint signature,

“Grover C. Alexander,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard postmarked March 22, 1950. In fine condition, with a block of toning over the signature area. Accompanied by an unsigned Perez-Steele card. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Robe worn by heavyweight champ Ali while in training for his 1975 Bugner fight

901. Muhammad Ali. Green satin boxing

robe, with white trim and Ali’s name sewn on the back in large white letters, signed in black felt tip on a white pocket flap, “Ali alternate robe, Angelo Dundee.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dundee which reads, “Date: June 30, 1975. Ali vs. Joe Bugner. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. One green boxing robe worn by Muhammad Ali when training for the Joe Bugner fight in Malaysia.

It is green with white trim and signed by me.

It is an alternate robe used by the champ. His name is embroidered on the back. Angelo.”

In fine condition, with a bit of light feathering to signature due to nature of the material.

The Ali-Bugner fight was held on Tuesday morning, July 1, 1975, which was Monday evening, June 30, in the United States. Ali easily won a 15-round decision. After the fight he backtracked on an earlier retirement statement and said he would remain in Malaysia and train there for his October 1, 1975, fight with Joe Frazier, remembered as the ‘Thrilla in Manila.’ It is not a stretch to say that this green satin robe was most probably worn by Ali in Malaysia after the Bugner fight while training for his last fight with Joe Frazier, as well as in Malaysia before the fight, as attested to by Dundee. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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902. Baseball: 500 Home Run Club. Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint by 11 members of the 500 Home Run Club. Signers are: Ted Williams and Willie Mays on the sweet spot, Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Ernie Banks, Harmon Killebrew, Mike Schmidt, Reggie Jackson, Mickey Mantle, Willie McCovey, and Frank Robinson. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Score Board. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

903. Baseball: 500 Home Run Club. Commemorative cover

with a cachet honoring the elite 500 Home Run Club, signed in blue ballpoint by ten members: Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Frank Robinson, Ernie Banks, Mike Schmidt, Harmon Killebrew, Reggie Jackson, Willie McCovey, and Eddie Mathews. Also signed in blue ballpoint by Pete Rose. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

905. Roy Campanella. Vintage fountain pen signature,

“Roy Campanella,” on a green 4 x 2.5 album page. Affixed to a same-size card. In fine condition, with a mild block of toning over the signature area and irregularly trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

904. Brooklyn Dodgers. Official Spalding National League (Frick)

baseball signed in ink on the sweet spot and side panels by twentyseven members of the 1949 Brooklyn Dodgers team, including: Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Pee Wee Reese, Gil Hodges, Billy Cox, Don Newcombe, Gene Hermanski, Carl Furillo, Preacher Roe, Johnny Jorgensen, Bruce Edwards, Mike McCormick, Ed Miksis, Tom Brown, Dick Whitman, Johhny Hopp, Joe Hatten, Rex Barney, Jack Banta, Ervin Palica, Paul Minner, Morrie Martin, Sam Narron, Milt Stock, Elmer Sexauer, and two others. Also bears clubhouse signatures of Duke Snider and Burt Shotten. The Robinson and Campanella signatures are unrestored but portions of several signatures appear to have been retouched or traced over (including Furrillo and Cox), an unevenly toned shellac coating, and some irregular adhesion and spreading to signatures, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 226 | May 13, 2015 | SPORTS

906. Ty Cobb. Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Cobb, “Tyrus R. Cobb,” payable to California Water Service Co. for $9.75, October 14, 1948. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon larger signed press photo of the Tigers legend 908. Mickey Cochrane.

907. Ty Cobb. Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 exhibit card of Cobb in his Detroit uniform, with printing at the bottom of the card identifying his team as Philadelphia, nicely signed in fountain pen, “Ty Cobb.” In fine condition. Cobb signed with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1927, after being cleared in a game fixing scandal brought about by Dutch Leonard.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Baseball Hall of Famer (1903– 1962) who batted .320 during his 13-year career.

Vintage glossy 6 x 9.5 Milwaukee Journal press photo of Cochrane posing outside the dugout in his catcher’s gear, signed in fountain pen, “Best Wishes, Mickey Cochrane.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks and an embossed photographer’s stamp to lower left. Cochrane is quite uncommon in photos of this size. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

909. Eddie Collins. ALS signed “Edward T. Collins,” four

pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, January 5, 1924. Letter to Alexander Paul in Tokyo. In part: “I receive many letters from fans and others interested in baseball, some of which are complimentary, others amusing and interesting, but I can truthfully say I cannot recall having received one which contained kinder expressions or said nicer things, than yours…While I do not know you, I feel sure I should like to, and it would please me very much if, whenever you do happen to attend a game in which I am a participant, you would come down to the bench and introduce yourself. Falk & Strunk, two members of my team visited Japan and some more of the Orient with a touring team last year about this time. From them I heard much that was interesting. I imagine you could tell plenty too.” In fine condition, with show-through from writing to opposing sides. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Collins’s hand with a small portion excised from one corner. Collins references his teammates Amos Strunk and Bibb Falk, who had gone on a 1922 barnstorming tour of Japan—an early predecessor to the more famous 1934 tour headlined by Babe Ruth. An uncommon letter from his playing days with desirable baseball content.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Rare letter from the Pirates owner to his Hall of Fame outfielder—“Catching & Pitching is as good as any other Club. All they have to do is to hustle from the beginning until the last man is out”

910. Barney Dreyfuss. Early baseball executive (1865–1932) who owned the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1900 until his death, often credited with the creation of the modern baseball World Series. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008 following his election by the Veterans Committee. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.25, Hollywood Beach Hotel and Country Club letterhead, March 5, 1930.

Letter to future Hall of Famer Max Carey. In part: “As I told you in December last, I have forgotten 1926 long ago, only hope that 1930 will turn out to be a successful year for us all. You can make yourself quite useful to the Club—this is entirely up to you. I have left everything up to Jewel and Sam, work hand in hand with them, and you will get along with me allright, if they want any advice from me it is there for the asking, however I will not interfere unless I am asked. Believe we have a good hitting Ball Club, which with fair pitching should be in the race from start to finish—am not afraid of the Cubs, any side arm pitcher can stop them hitting and outside of one man I am not afraid of their pitching. As soon as Grimes’ divorce suit is decided I look for him to come to terms. Bartell I am not worried about, if Grantham is in good shape, the other boys will from what I have seen of them take care of Short. Catching & Pitching is as good as any other Club. All they have to do is to hustle from the beginning until the last man is out. Will go over to Miami next Saturday to see the Athletic–Cardinal game—don’t think they’ll draw very much—they are not getting any publicity.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Dreyfuss’s hand.

Max Carey began his playing career with the Pirates in 1910 and quickly became one of the most prolific base stealers in baseball. He was at his finest during the 1925 World Series, leading the Pirates to a come-from-behind victory in game seven against the great Walter Johnson.

The next season, as a well-respected veteran and captain of the team, Carey took it upon himself to voice clubhouse complaints about exmanager Fred Clarke, who was allowed to sit in the dugout during games and was a source of constant second-guessing and criticism. With the team growing tired of Clarke’s behavior, Carey demanded that he be removed from the bench—instead, Dreyfuss suspended his star player and waived him shortly thereafter. As suggested in the present letter, these old wounds were healed by 1930 and Carey accepted Dreyfuss’s invitation to coach. Despite his optimism, however, the team took a blow when Burleigh Grimes—arguably the best pitcher in the league over the previous two seasons—demanded a two-year contract at $20,000 per season and threatened to hold out if refused. Grimes was sent to Boston for a mediocre reliever and Pittsburgh’s pitchers struggled through the entire year, finishing as the second-worst staff in all of baseball.

The team still finished with a winning record behind an offense powered by future Hall of Famers Paul Waner, Lloyd Waner, and Pie Traynor, but only managed to come in fifth in the National League. Rife with excellent baseball content, this scarce Dreyfuss letter making amends with his Hall of Fame outfielder is an absolutely outstanding piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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911. Jimmie Foxx.

Exceptional matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 George Burke postcard photo of Foxx taking a mighty swing, signed in fountain pen.

Stamped on the reverse

by Burke’s company RDM Studio of Chicago.

In fine condition, with mild silvering to dark areas of the background.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Desirable check from the Washington fireballer

912. Walter Johnson. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another

hand and signed by Johnson, “Walter Johnson,” payable to James Burke for $29.19, June 2, 1941. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps (not affecting the signature) and a cancellation cut to the body.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Highly desirable LeBron James game-used high school uniform 913. LeBron James. Game-used official On

Sports St. Vincent–St. Mary High School uniform worn during the 2003 Pangos Dream Classic, consisting of James’s white mesh jersey and matching shorts, displaying all correct tagging and sewn-on identifiers. The jersey features his number 23 in dark green and gold on the chest and back, with the chest bearing the team nickname, “Irish,” and his name above the number on the back, “James.”

The On Sports manufacturer’s tag is sewn in left front tail and indicates a size XXL. Right breast of the jersey bears an American flag embroidered ribbon worn in remembrance of 9/11, and an Adidas logo is screened on the left breast; the team’s logo is also displayed at the center of the neck. The shorts also feature the correct On Sports manufacturer’s tag is sewn inside the waistband, indicating a size of XXL, and dual Fighting Irish logos appear on the sides; the Adidas emblem is also present. Appropriate one-time event wear is discernible and apparent throughout. Accompanied by a Mears letter of opinion and authenticator’s worksheet, evaluating the uniform at a grade of A5 with respect to characteristics and game use.

Starting Bid $300

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Rare portrait of two of the greatest of all-time, Jordan and Ali 914. Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali. Exquisite

limited edition glossy 20 x 16 portrait of Jordan and Ali in profile, numbered 4/50, signed in silver ink by both legends. In fine condition, with light scattered surface marks and creases, and Upper Deck, Steiner Sports, and Online Authentics authentication labels affixed. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck for the Jordan signature. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

915. Bobby Jones. Matte-

finish 8 x 10 photo of Jones on the golf course, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “For Richard Graham, Fraternally, Robert T. Jones, Jr.” Scattered creasing (most noticeably to upper portion), otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

916. Kenesaw M. Landis. TLS, one

page, 8.5 x 11, Commissioner of Baseball letterhead, December 31, 1926. Letter to sportswriter Lou Jaffe of the Philadelphia Evening Ledger. In part: “I have your telegram inviting me to the Sporting Writers’ dinner…Certainly it would be a pleasure to have that evening with your outfit, but there is a period of about three weeks in February during which a series of engagements deprives me pretty much of all liberty.” In fine condition, with mild foxing. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

917. Mantle, DiMaggio, and Williams.

Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot by Joe DiMaggio, on the adjoining side panel by Ted Williams, and on another side panel by Mickey Mantle. In fine condition, with DiMaggio’s signature a shade or two lighter than the others. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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918. John McGraw. Quick-tempered Hall of Famer who, after a very successful career as a player from 1891 through 1906, became known as one of the greatest managers in baseball history (1873–1934).

Uncommon fountain pen signature, “J. J. McGraw,” on an off-white 3.5 x .75 slip clipped from a check. A vertical fold and light rusty paperclip mark passing through the first letter of his last name, slight brushing, and closely cropped top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

919. NY Giants. Official limited edition Riddell NY Giants football

helmet, #283/300, signed in silver ink on the sides by 34 members of the Super Bowl XLII champion Giants. Signers include: Tom Coughlin, Eli Manning, Michael Strahan, Amani Toomer, Brandon Jacobs, Jeff Feagles, Justin Tuck, Kareem McKenzie, Osi Umenyiora, Plaxico Burress, Antonio Pierce, Chris Snee, and R. W. McQuarters. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

920. NY Yankees. Wide-ranging collection of twenty-five items, comprised primarily of signatures and photos of various sizes and finishes (including clipped newspaper and magazine photos), signed by a wide assortment of New York Yankees, from Hall of Famers to the utterly obscure, including: an album page signed by twelve members of the 1934 team, including Lefty Gomez, Russ Van Atta, Dan MacFayden, Zack Taylor, Ben Chapman, Sam Byrd, John Broaca, George Selkirk, Jimmie DeShong, Art Jorgens, Frank Crosetti, and Don Heffner; Casey Stengel (SP); Hank Greenberg and Stubby Overmire (SP); Hank Bauer (eleven SPs); Bill Bevens (two SPs); Cliff Mapes (SP); Bobo Newsom (two SPs); Chuck Dressen (SP); Fred Hofmann (SP); ‘Sad’ Sam Jones (signature); Art Jorgens (biographical page); Sam Byrd (biographical page); Al Mamaux (signature); Johnny Murphy (two SPs); Dusty Rhodes (biographical page); Wally Schang (signature); Bill Skiff (ALS); George W. Davis (ALS); George ‘Snuffy’ Stirnweiss (SP); Vito Tamulis (SP); Jimmy Austin (signature); and Alex Ferguson (DS). In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Highlighted by Gehrig and McCarthy on the sweet spot, the 1936 World Series champs 921. NY Yankees: 1936. Official Reach American League (Harridge) baseball signed in fountain pen on the sweet spot and side panels by twenty-one members of the 1936 World Champion New York Yankees, including: Lou Gehrig (ss), Joe McCarthy (ss), Tony Lazzeri, Red Ruffing, Jumbo Brown, George Selkirk, Red Rolfe, Bill Dickey, Earle Combs, Frank Crosetti, Myril Hoag, Bump Hadley, Roy Johnson, Arndt Jorgens, Ted Kleinhans, Monte Pearson, Joe Glenn, Jack Saltzgaver, John Schulte, Don Heffner, and Art Fletcher. Baseball also bears a clubhouse signature of Lefty Gomez. Light scattered marks and scuffs, and a few signatures quite light but legible (the key signatures of Gehrig, Lazzeri, and McCarthy remain clean and are among the boldest on the baseball), otherwise fine condition. An attractive example of this legendary Yankees team, featuring five Hall of Famers and the uncommon sweet spot pairing of Gehrig and McCarthy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 231

Gehrig, DiMaggio, and their 1938 Yankees 922. NY Yankees: 1938. Highly de-

sirable official Reach American League (Harridge) baseball signed in fountain pen on the sweet spot and side panels by sixteen members of the 1938 World Series Champion New York Yankees team, including: Lou Gehrig (ss), Joe DiMaggio, Bill Dickey, Tom Henrich, Frank Crosetti, George Selkirk, Johnny Murphy, Bump Hadley, Wes Ferrell (ss), Babe Dahlgren, Myril Hoag, Jake Powell, Art Jorgens, Paul Andrew, John Schulte, and Paul Schreiber.

Also bears clubhouse signatures of Joe Gordon, Lefty Gomez, Red Ruffing, Red Rolfe, Joe McCarthy, and Art Fletcher. A few surface scuffs and dings and several signatures a couple shades light, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. An exceptionally clean baseball from this dynastic team, which became the first to win three consecutive World Series. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

923. Mel Ott. Ballpoint signature, “Mel Ott,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard postmarked 1952. In fine condition, with postmark ink to the upper left and a bit of light soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

924. Jackie Robinson. Bank check, 8 x 3.25, filled out and signed

by Robinson, “Jack R. Robinson,” payable to Chock Full o’ Nuts for $60, September 10, 1962. In very good condition, with a repaired tear to the top edge, scattered creases and soiling, and expected bank stamps. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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925. Jackie Robinson. Handsome 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Robinson posing in the dugout, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, Jackie Robinson.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with a toned piece of tape to reverse. Starting Bid $200

Spectacular signed portrait of The Bambino, also signed by Hammerin’ Hank 926. Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron. Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 full-length photo of Ruth at the plate in his Yankee’s road uniform, with several photographers in the background, beautifully signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Babe Ruth,” and signed in black ballpoint, “Best wishes, Hank Aaron.” A trivial brush to the dot of Ruth’s “i,” a few creases, and some mild rippling to each edge, otherwise fine condition. A very uncommon pairing of the two hitting legends, boasting an exceptionally large and bold Ruth signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

The iconic American League sluggers 927. Babe Ruth and Tris Speaker. Extraor-

dinary pairing of pencil signatures, “Sincerely, Babe Ruth” and “Best wishes, Tris Speaker,” on a light green 5.5 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial soiling. It is likely that this was signed in 1943–44, when Ruth and Speaker toured the country to promote war bonds. One of the greatest events was the All-Star War Bond Game on August 26, 1943, played at the Polo Grounds with the price of admission being a $25 war bond. Speaker and Ruth both attended to take part in the ‘Tableau of Yesterday,’ which also featured the likes of Honus Wagner and Walter Johnson. A fantastic and infrequently seen pairing of two of the greatest hitters in baseball history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Extremely desirable 1909 Sporting News premium

928. Honus Wagner. Rare cardstock supplement to The Sporting

News (M101-2) issued on September 23, 1909, 7.25 x 9.75, boldly signed in fountain pen, “J. Honus Wagner.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 15. In very good condition, with scattered creases, edge chips and tears, and a few areas of toning near the top.

An uncommonly large signed image of Wagner during his prime boasting a prominent signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

One-of-a-kind Woods tournament-worn hat 929. Tiger Woods.

Incredibly rare limited edition Tiger Woods TW tournament-worn golf hat, numbered 1/1 signed in silver ink on the brim. In fine condition, with expected wear and light discoloration from perspiration. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck, as well as its original cloth bag and Upper Deck box. One of the most difficult to acquire of all Woods’s Upper Deck authenticated items. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Tiger commemorates his 2000 US Open victory

930. Tiger Woods. Limited edition Pebble Beach 100th US Open golf flag, 22.5 x 13.5, numbered 53/500, signed in black felt tip on the front. Nicely matted and framed, with two photos of Woods from the tournament, to an overall size of 31.5 x 21.5. In fine condition, with an Upper Deck hologram affixed to flag. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck as well as an Upper Deck Pencam CD-Rom. This win would be the first of Woods’s four majors in a row, often regarded as the pinnacle of his career. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 931. Carl Yastrzemski. Official Wilson

Boston Red Sox white home jersey from the 1983 season, featuring “Red Sox” across the chest and Yastrzemski’s famous number “8” on the back, signed vertically below the buttons on the front in black felt tip by Yastrzemski.

The jersey bears the year patch on the left front tail, “83,” and the Wilson manufacturer’s tag is sewn inside the collar, noting a size of 42. The typical placement of the manufacturer’s tag would be above the year patch on the left front tail; this discrepancy makes it difficult to verify game use or issue, but the jersey is the correct size for Yastrzemski and exhibits light soiling and evidence of wear. Originally obtained by a financial advisor whose company oversaw the finances of Yastrzemski and several other athletes during the 1980s and 1990s. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Baseball’s pitching legend heads to Boston for the American League’s Golden Jubilee

932. Cy Young. ALS signed “Cy,” three pages, 8.5 x 10.75, March 4, 1951. Letter to Reid Hubbard. In full: “I dropped in the Elks. Seen the

Elk Horns. They sure looked fine they sure will look fine when they get them on the wall they have a good man getting them ready. Reid any expense you were at getting them let me know the amount and I will send check. Well never just a line. How are you in a separate letter you will get later. They are giving me a Birt[hday] party on the 29th at Elks House Lodge in New Phila. Come East and take part. Been to Cleveland twice, Pittsburgh, Harrisburgh, and New York. Booked in Boston on 15th of May. I sure want to make that trip then the Lord only knows what next. I am feeling fine. Keep the wood split ahead of the cook. Jane has gone to church the rest here are all OK. Too bad Wuren’s wife going so quick up East. So here is where I quit.” A couple small edge dings and a repaired area of paper loss to the lower right corner of the second page (not affecting any writing), otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by photocopies of newspaper articles about the events mentioned.

Young was joined by his friends—including former battery mate Pat Donahue—to celebrate his 84th birthday on March 29, 1951, with a party at the Elks Lodge. His later trip to Boston marked the occasion of the American League’s Golden Jubilee, which he celebrated at Fenway Park along with other old-time legends such as Connie Mack, Dummy Hoy, Hugh Duffy, Clark Griffith, Tom Connolly, Billy Sullivan, and Wid Conroy.

An uncommon, lengthy letter with interesting associations to Cy’s life in baseball. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

933. Cy Young. Ballpoint signature, “Cy Young,” on an off-

white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard postmarked February 8, 1955. A block of toning over the signature and light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned photo and Perez-Steele card. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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935. Muhammad Ali Starting Bid $200

936. Muhammad Ali Starting Bid $200

937. Muhammad Ali

939. Baseball

941. Baseball

944. Baseball Hall of Famers Starting Bid $200

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940. Baseball

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938. Baseball

Starting Bid $200

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942. Baseball Hall of Famers

943. Baseball Hall of Famers

945. Baseball Hall of Famers

946. Baseball Hall of Famers: Managers

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

947. Baseball: 500 Home Run Club Starting Bid $200

948. Baseball: Gold Glove Winners

949. David Beckham Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

950. Brooklyn Dodgers: 1944

951. Wilt Chamberlain

952. Fred Clarke

953. Cleveland Indians

954. Joe DiMaggio

955. Joe DiMaggio

956. Joe DiMaggio

957. Joe DiMaggio

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

958. Football

Starting Bid $200

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959. Football Hall of Famers Starting Bid $200

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960. Tony Gwynn Starting Bid $200

961. Rogers Hornsby

962. Lebron James

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

964. Joe Louis

965. Connie Mack

966. Mickey Mantle

967. Mickey Mantle

968. Mickey Mantle

969. Mickey Mantle

970. Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays

971. Mantle, Mays, and Killebrew

973. Roger Maris

974. Roger Maris and Stan Musial

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

972. Mantle, Mays, and Snider Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

975. Archie Moore

976. Jack Nicklaus

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

979. NY Knicks: 1973 Starting Bid $200

980. NY Mets: 1969 Starting Bid $200

983. Sugar Ray Robinson

984. George Steinbrenner

987. Ted Williams

988. Ted Williams and the DiMaggio Brothers

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

977. Jack Nicklaus Starting Bid $200

978. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer Starting Bid $200

981. Satchel Paige Starting Bid $200

982. Bob Peak: Chamberlain and DiMaggio

985. Pie Traynor

986. Arky Vaughan

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

989. Carl Yastrzemski Starting Bid $200

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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 sometimes 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: 10. The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a twenty-two-anda-half percent (22.5%) buyer’s premium for the first $100,000 and twenty percent (20%) of any amount over will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots. RR Auction will only accept cash, check, money order, or wire. 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. All purchases delivered to Massachusetts 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 – Internet Auction Only: 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 – Live 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 one or more of the following services: www.RRAuction.com, www.liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.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 Invaluable 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 tele-

phone 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 34 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 80¢ 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 Bid-

der 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 nonsale 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 Sue Recks (Sue.Recks@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.

Terms and Conditions of Sale TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE - AGREEMENT BETWEEN R&R AUCTION COMPANY, LLC AND BIDDER 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 ON-LINE, 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 Auc-

tion 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.

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 preregister 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 preapproval 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 twenty-two-anda-half percent (22.5%) buyer’s premium for the first $100,000 and twenty percent (20%) of any amount over will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots. RR Auction will only accept cash, check, money order, or wire. 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 on-increment. 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 clos-

ing 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.

ments 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

27b. All purchases delivered to Massachusetts 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 Corporation 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 pay-

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.

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 in-

cluded 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. All checks, cashiers checks or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company, LLC. Orders paid by cashier check, money order, wire 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 subject 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 an Auction Certificate. On any lot presented with a Auction Certificate (“AC”) 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 AC and it is null and void when Bidder transfers or attempts to transfer the lot. The AC warranty is valid from date of the auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot to five (5) years after its purchase. The AC warranty is valid as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage. When the lot is accompanied by a Letter 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 preapproved 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 Letter 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 Auc-

tioneer 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 AC 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.

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The White House Plinth

REMARKABLE RARITIES Live sale, September 2015 This autumn's Remarkable Rarities auction will feature some of RR's finest offerings of the year—from one-of-a-kind artifacts to rare historical documents, many of which are being made available to collectors for the first time.

One of the most outstanding pieces in the sale will be the historic White House plinth, a substantial decorative column base which resided in the main hallway of the Executive Mansion for over a century. Dating back to circa 1817, this piece exhibits 17 layers of paint—a fresh layer for nearly every commander-in-chief that lived within the famous walls—offering a unique glimpse into the nation's most treasured building.

We invite you to submit your premier piece With our proven results and consistent worldwide media attention, the limited spaces available are going fast.

Please contact our CEO, Bob Eaton, at (603) 732-4280 or Bob.Eaton@RRAuction.com to discuss submitting your piece.