RR Auction: January 2016 Fine Autographs & Artifacts

January 13, 2016 | www.RRAuction.com | (603) 732-4280

The collection of Everett Fisher, consisting of the finest presidential material we have ever had the privilege of offering. Included are dozens of autograph letters signed as president—most with historically significant content—as well as rare signed photos and documents. Most of these autographs have been off the market for decades and are sure to disappear into private hands once again.

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UPCOMING AUCTIONS Olympics Auction Bid January 14 - January 21

Fine Autographs & Artifacts Bid January 22 - February 10

Literary Auction Bid February 11 - 18

Fine Autographs & Artifacts Bid February 19 - March 9

RARE. REMARKABLE. DECEMBER 18 - JANUARY 13

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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.

STEVE ZARELLI

Letters of Authenticity are availableon certain lots. Priced from $25 to $200*

STEVE ZARELLI AUTHENTICATION 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 COLLECTIBLES 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, BEATLES AUTOGRAPHS beatles autographs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Contents EVERETT FISHER COLLECTION

This month we are proud to offer a glimpse into the fascinating collection of Everett Fisher, a World War II Navy veteran, graduate of Yale Law School, dedicated attorney from Connecticut, and wonderfully insightful collector. A tiny sampling of the astounding presidential letters in his collection—President Monroe writing to Madison about constitutional powers of the president, Polk on the woes of the split Democratic party, Taft on the Panama Canal—are available this month, in addition to a fantastic selection of military figures, Supreme Court Justices, and more.

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presidents & first ladies The dimming days of Shays’ Rebellion 1. George Washington.

ALS signed “G:o Washington,” one page, 8.25 x 9, no date [but February 20, 1787].

Letter to Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth, his former Continental Army commissary general, who had recently sent him intelligence about Shays’ Rebellion in Massachusetts. In full: “I thank you kindly for sending me the enclosed.—The Post of this day, brought letters from Genl Knox to me containing similar information of yours.—The Gentleman at whose house I am (Mr. Fendal) presents his compliments to you, and desires me to add, that he should be exceedingly happy to see you at it.” Silked on both sides and restored to very good condition, with repaired separations to intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through the extreme left edge of the signature), scattered toning and soiling, a small tear to the right edge approaching the signature, and trimmed edges.

This letter can be dated to February 20, 1787, as Washington says he is writing from the home of Philip Richard Fendall in Alexandria, where he, Martha Washington, and his physician Dr. James Craik dined that evening; this is noted in Washington’s diaries. Henry Knox, then serving as secretary of war under the Articles of Confederation, had been keeping Washington informed on the turmoil in western Massachusetts. Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Shays and his supporters rose up in protest of economic injustice over the summer of 1786, and the movement had reached its peak at about the time of this letter. A private militia had crushed a Shaysite attempt to seize a federal armory in January 1787, and a surprise attack on February 4 fragmented the main group. Pockets of resistance continued over the next few months, but when Washington wrote this letter the large-scale organized resistance had largely concluded. This conflict brought the threat of domestic insurrection to the forefront of Washington’s mind, and he recognized the need for a stronger national government capable of suppressing future rebellions. In presiding over the Constitutional Convention a few months later, Washington helped to shape the government and its military powers as he saw fit. An exceedingly desirable letter marking a pivotal moment in American history.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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2. George Washington. Handsome mezzotint of George Washington and his family, 25 x 19, published by William Smith of Philadelphia circa 1840. Engraved by John Sartain after the painting by Edward Savage. The subjects are identified below the image, which depicts George Washington Parke Custis, George Washington, Eleanor Parke Custis, Martha Washington, and William Lee. Framed to an overall size of 29 x 23.5. Light dampstaining to lower border, otherwise fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“All these things impressed upon my mind at that early age, a deep concern, and perhaps a deeper prejudice against the English, their Officers, Governors, and Government” 3. John Adams. Choice LS, one page both sides, 8 x 10, October 27, 1820. Letter to Hon. Jonathan Mason. In full: “When the Enterprise against Cape Breton was planed [sic] and adopted by the Legislature of Massachusetts—I was ten years of age—My Father took the newspapers and gave them to me to read; so that I became somewhat attentive to public affairs—But my attention was more forcibly attracted by the din of arms, the Militia were frequently called together...beating up for Volunteers; and I with all the other Boys Marched round with them—But Volunteers would not turn out—The Officers therefore were obliged to have recourse to imprisonment...I saw them impress the two Young Men in my Father’s family, Joseph Webb, and Ephraim Thayer, who went upon the expedition; and fortunately returned in safety to my Father’s House...Men, who had served in it returned full of Complaints against the imperious insolent and contemptuous Conduct of the handful of English who had any concern in that affair—All these things impressed upon my mind at that early age, a deep concern, and perhaps a deeper prejudice against the English, their Officers, Governors, and Government—and made me more attentive to public affairs ever after, and more interested in them.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

Bearing witness to the forced mobilization of the young men around his coastal Massachusetts township, Adams rekindles the sentiments he felt as a young child in the tense days leading up to the Siege of Louisbourg. In the early spring of 1745, the British impressed hundreds of American troops in an attempt to repel the French rule that dominated the precious fishing regions of Newfoundland; American soldiers assailed the fortress, while Royal Navy ships blockaded the Cape Breton harbor. Exacerbated by Britain’s dishonesty and direct lack of involvement during the siege, the friction felt by American troops was soon relayed to their families upon their return, with young Adams hearing no shortage of accounts from family friends. Casting light on his earliest memories of the British injustices that shaped his political ideals in the Revolution thirty years later, this is a remarkable letter from the 84-year-old Adams. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $5000

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Exceedingly rare letter to Washington, forwarding an “original report which contains some things worth the President’s reading”

5. Thomas Jefferson. Third-person ALS signed within the text “The Secretary of state,” one page, 7.75 x 10, February 17, 1791. Letter to President George Washington. In full: “The Secretary of state has the honor to send to the President three copies of a report & message relative to Kaskaskia, Kahokia & Prairie, to wit, one for each house, & one to be retained by the President. He sends also the original report which contains some things worth the President’s reading, tho not mentioned in the report. The passages reported on are marked with a pencil.”

A uniform block of toning, partial separations and tape reinforcements to the central horizontal mailing fold, and a few trivial edge chips and tears, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a 1978 letter of authenticity from noted dealer Charles Hamilton.

The American Army found themselves mired in the center of the great Northwest Indian Wars in early 1791, hard-pressed to deliver on their president’s promise of expanding American frontier territory throughout what is now present-day Ohio. In order to accommodate the influx of French, British, and American soldiers, supply centers were established en route amid the villages of the Illinois Confederation, with the lands of the Kaskaskia and Cahokia tribes, as well as the nearby settlement of Prairie du Rocher, serving as makeshift rest stops. In spite of such reconnaissance, Washington’s troops would suffer resounding losses later that summer when nearly 2,000 Native American warriors overran the sorely under-trained forces of Major General Arthur St. Clair. Correspondence between Jefferson and Washington is virtually unobtainable, representing one of the finest combinations in presidential collectibles. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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The first broadside printing of Jefferson’s 1805 inaugural address 6. Thomas Jefferson. Rare broadside on silk entitled “President Jefferson’s Inaugural Speech,” 12 x 22, printed by True & Parks of Boston in 1805. Stitched at edges and laid down on a textile for reinforcement.

Mounted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 25. In good condition, with many tears and loss of material to several areas. True & Parks, the publisher of The Democrat, first printed Jefferson’s inaugural on the front page of the March 16, 1805, issue of the paper and then offered a special silk broadside version to subscribers. Starting Bid $300

Handsome scallop-top pass for a ship “mounted with Six guns” 7. James Madison. Partly-

printed vellum DS as president, one page, 10 x 15.5, March 7, 1811. Scallop-top ship’s pass issued for “the Ship Galen of New York, John Rogers master or commander…mounted with Six guns navigated with Fifteen men To Pass with her Company Passengers Goods and Merchandize without any hindrance, seizure or molestation.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one touching a single letter of Madison’s signature), scattered creases, and soiling to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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President Madison reflects on his imminent departure from the presidency

8. James Madison. ALS as president, one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.75, February 20, 1817. Letter to Professor James Kidd, thanking him for books. In part: “I received some months ago your letter of 29th March last, with the books which accompanied it. I delayed an acknowledgement of those favors in the hope that I might find time to look into works, the subjects of which are so well calculated to excite attention.

In this hope I have been disappointed by a crowd of public occupations greater than was foreseen. And as the Epoch approaches wh[en I s] hall exchange my public for a private character, I think it p[roper n]o longer to postpone my thanks for the enlightened reflections and friendly counsels addressed to me in the former. The warm interest you take in the welfare of my Country, augments greatly the obligations of which I am sensible. I have had no opportunity of seeing any of the persons to whom you refer, as among your American acquaintances, except Commodore Decatur. He recollects you well, and speaks of you in terms which would ensure the respect due to your character.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges, professionally flattened intersecting folds, and an area of expertly repaired circular paper loss affecting a few words (transcribed in brackets). Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection.

Written less than two weeks before concluding his term as president, this letter offers a wonderful glimpse into Madison’s sense of duty to the nation—he was so busy tending to matters of the state that he had not yet had time to read the books received from Kidd nearly a year earlier.

He mentions Commodore Stephen Decatur, who played a key role in the War of 1812 during his presidency. After leaving office Madison retired to Montpelier, his tobacco plantation in Virginia, and experienced financial collapse under mounting debt. Superior content from the ‘Father of the Constitution’ as his prolific career in public office came to an end. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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President Monroe’s dispute with Jefferson and Madison over “the grants of power in the constitution”

9. James Monroe. Bold ALS as president, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9.75, February 3, 1823. Letter to his presidential

predecessor James Madison, discussing an appointment for his nephew James Madison Cutts and the constitutional powers of the president.

In part: “I have every disposition which you could desire to promote the object of your nephew, so far as any circumstances may permit.

There is I believe to be appointed, but one clerk, and, that, will probably be made by the board, consisting of an English man, & one of our citizens…Among the last pursuits in which I should engage would be, a difference with you, or Mr. Jefferson, in a construction of any of the grants of power in the constitution. In regard to the question, referred to in your letter…I was forced either to reject the appropriation, after so much money had been expended in the construction of the road, & thus abandon it to ruin, or to take the alternative, which I felt justified in…

On great consideration, I was satisfied, that that construction was sound & the safest for state rights, that could be adopted. I well know that the subject is not free from difficulty, & that it liable to the objection stated in your letter…I am well aware that Congress cannot of right, apply money to other than national objects, that they cannot for example, build court houses, for counties in a state, but I think that the lack of that power turns pretty much on the same principle, with the want of it, in a state, to tax its people, to make like improvements in another state, as fortifications, at its own expence for the union. In other instances it would be a breach of trust, and an abuse of power in the representative, for which his constituent would not fail to dismiss him at the next election. I repeat however that I am very far from desiring to enter into this subject, having had trouble enough already with it…Mr. Poinsett has lately returned from Mexico, & presented me a paper containing his view of the country & state of things there. He thinks that altho [Emperor of Mexico Agustin de] Iturbide, has the higher orders of the clergy on his side, & the troops, that his dominion will not be permanent.” Affixed at the left edge to a slightly larger cardstock sheet. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, show-through from writing to opposing sides of the first page, and some light staining to the first page not affecting legibility.

Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection.

The dispute between Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe had to do with the constitutional authority of the federal government to appropriate funds for projects in individual states. Construction of the Cumberland Road, the first federally financed interstate road, began during Jefferson’s presidency in 1811. Madison, too, had signed bills appropriating federal funds to the Cumberland Road project. When Monroe became president and a further bill for the road came up in 1822, he controversially vetoed it out of concerns over constitutionality. However, the following year, he allowed the allocation of federal funds to pay for maintenance of the road. As a long, boldly penned letter from a sitting president to his predecessor discussing executive powers granted by the Constitution, this is an amazing piece of the utmost historical significance. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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10. James Monroe. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 16 x 10, November 13, 1822. President Monroe grants Eli Bloomer a parcel of land “in the district of Delaware, and State of Ohio, containing eighty acres.” Signed at the conclusion by President Monroe and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office John McLean. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with heavy intersecting storage folds and light soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Highly desirable scallop-top Mediterranean ship’s pass

11. James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “James Monroe” as president and “John Quincy Adams” as secretary of state, one page, 11.5 x 15, July 3, 1823.

Scallop-top ship’s pass issued for “the Brig Ant, Gideon Lane master or commander…mounted with no guns navigated with nine men To Pass with her Company Passengers Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance seisure or molestation.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by President Monroe and countersigned by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams. The crisply embossed paper seal affixed to the lower left remains entirely intact. Toned intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of Monroe’s signature), a few small holes, and light scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition.

An exceedingly desirable double-signed presidential document bearing atypically bold signatures. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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“The characters of kings not only are History, but make the History of Nations and of the World” 12. John Quincy Adams. ALS signed “J. Q. Adams,” two pages both sides, 8 x 9.75, January 23, 1831. Letter to Richard Rush. In part: “Your analysis of the composition of the British Administration which immediately succeeded that of Wellington…demonstrates that on this point your opinion concurs with mine.

The penetrating observation and keen discriminating power which you apply to the delineation of character, can escape no reader…With all this impressed upon my mind, I have sometimes asked myself whether you do not occasionally transfer to your Portrait of the lofty Spirit of your own Soul…For example—In the beautiful, may I not say the fascinating exhibition you have made of William the Fourth, have you not given him credit for virtues that he does not possess? Have you not decorated the brow of a Claudius or a Nero, with the chaplet of a Titus? That all the virtues should have concentrated themselves in the person of William the Fourth from the moment when the King’s most Excellent Majesty George the 4th had ceased to live, was of course an Article of creed…

But the profoundest of historians has told us that of all the Roman Emperors from Julius Caesar to Octavian, the character of only one had improved after investment of the imperial people, and that one was neither weak nor eminently vicious before. But William the Fourth? Setting aside the base degradation of the blood royal, which draws down upon him the blast of indignation from the Counsel of Queen Caroline, now his Attorney General, what has there ever been in the life of the Duke of Clarence, or of Prince William Henry, which can warrant one syllable of premature panegyric upon the virtues of King William…I bear no personal ill-will to William the 4th—and as an apology for speaking of him thus, I was going to remark that the characters of kings not only are History, but make the History of Nations and of the World.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and uniform toning.

John Quincy Adams and Richard Rush were close political allies and clearly shared an intellectual interest in history. They were both intimately familiar with British politics: Adams served as US minister to England from 1814 to 1817, and Rush succeeded him. When Adams was elected president in 1825, he recalled Rush from the United Kingdom and appointed him as treasury secretary. Rush then joined the ticket as vice presidential candidate in Adams’s 1828 reelection campaign, but their bid was unsuccessful. Adams’s eloquent commentary in this letter refers to something Rush wrote on the subject of Great Britain. Rush went on to publish a memoir in 1833 entitled A Residence at the Court of London, an interesting compilation of personal stories from a public figure. Very long, replete with historical references, and beautifully composed, this is one of the finest Adams letters we have encountered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 11

The ‘Hero of New Orleans’ earns “the respect of the Granddaughters of Genl. Stark” 13. Andrew Jackson. ALS as presi-

dent, one page, 8 x 10, June 23, 1829.

Letter to Major Henry Stark, son of the late General John Stark, sent to thank his daughters for a gift. In full: “I have received your note of the 19th inst. and the enclosure from the Misses Starks containing a beautiful watch paper which they have had the goodness to present to me. I beg you, Sir, to assure them that I accept it with pleasure, and feel much gratified by so favorable a mark of the respect of the Granddaughters of Genl.

Stark.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in his own hand.

Professionally silked on the reverse and in fine condition, with smoothed intersecting folds, mild toning to borders, a trivial brush to ink in one word, and repaired paper loss from seal removal to second integral page. Accompanied by the original address panel that contained the watch paper, a hand-colored engraving of the Battle of New Orleans, and a portrait of Jackson. John Stark was a major general in the Continental Army who became known as the ‘Hero of Bennington’ for leading the decisive American victory at the Battle of Bennington in 1777. A scarce handwritten letter as president and a fine association between early American military heroes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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“Negotiations with the Cherokee & Chickasaw Indians has met with the appreciation of the President of the United States” 14. Andrew Jackson. ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, November

13, 1816. Letter to Acting Secretary of War George Graham in Washington. In full: “I have to acknowledge the receipt of a communication from the War Department, bearing date the 26 of October 1816, with no signature, though franked by you. It gives me pleasure to know that the conduct of the Commissioners in their late negotiations with the Cherokee & Chickasaw Indians has met with the appreciation of the President of the United States.”

In very good condition, with partial separations to folds repaired with toned tape to reverse (affecting a portion of the letter but not the bold signature), and a mild overall block of toning from previous display.

Jackson and a group of designated commissioners had concluded treaties with the Cherokee and Chickasaw in September and October 1816 which gave the United States control over vast territories in Arkansas and Tennessee. Negotiations were enhanced by the bribery of tribal leaders which, although a common practice at the time, Jackson facilitated surreptitiously. One year later President Monroe would order Jackson to lead a campaign against the Seminole and Creek Indians, which ultimately resulted in Spain ceding Florida to the United States. In addition to expanding the nation, these land grabs set the stage for the Native American Indian removal policies of Jackson’s presidency. An exceptionally desirable letter foreshadowing what would become Jackson’s notorious presidential legacy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

15. Andrew Jackson. Partly-printed vellum DS as president,

one page, 15.25 x 9.25, April 2, 1829. President Jackson grants Edward Thomas of Ohio a parcel of land in “Crawfordsville Indiana containing Eighty five acres.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Jackson and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains crisp and fully intact. In fine condition, with two vertical folds (one passing through the very beginning of Jackson’s signature) and scattered creases and wrinkles. A highly appealing presidential document signed less than a month into his first term. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Unused Jacksonian ship’s pass 16. Andrew Jackson. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one

page, 11 x 15.25, no date but circa 1831–1833. Unissued scallop-top ship’s pass, left blank and signed in advance by President Fillmore and Secretary of State Edward Livingston. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Intersecting folds (two vertical folds passing through letters of the signature) and moderate overall soiling, otherwise fine condition. These were often left blank and signed in advance before being sent out to American ports, where they were filled out as needed. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

17. Andrew Jackson. Broadside on silk entitled “President Jackson’s

Proclamation,” 17.5 x 25.5, featuring the text of his 1832 Nullification Proclamation with an ornate border. Matted and framed to an overall size of 21.75 x 30. In very good condition, with scattered staining and some frayed areas. On December 10, 1832, President Andrew Jackson issued a proclamation to the people of South Carolina that disputed a state’s right to nullify a federal law. Starting Bid $200

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18. Martin Van Buren. Partly-printed DS as president, signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 20.25 x 16, November 21, 1838. Four-language ship’s papers issued to “Timothy Leary, master or commander of the Ship called Canton…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for the Pacific Ocean and laden with Provisions, Stores and Utensils for a whaling voyage.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by President Van Buren and boldly countersigned

by Secretary of State John Forsyth. The white paper seal affixed to the center remains fully intact with significant soiling. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), partial separations to folds repaired on the reverse, and small but noticeable areas of paper loss to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Early signed and free-franked letter on a military dispute 19. Martin Van Buren. ALS signed

“M. V. Buren,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, May 2, 1822.

Letter to Thomas W. Olcott. In part: “I regret to inform you that the result of my negotiation with the Quartermaster Genl. has been unfavourable to your claim. The ground taken by him & in the correctness of which I am constrained to acquiesce, is that he ought not to pay any assistance of Captn. Bannon for which his bail would not be responsible to the government. That Captn. Bannon had no right to draw on the government & that therefore if you had advanced the money directly to him & taken his draft the government would not have been authorized to pay if the money had not been actually expended in the Service.” The reverse of the second integral page is addressed in Van Buren’s hand to “Thomas W. Olcott Esq, Albany, New York,” and franked in the upper right, “Free, M. V. Buren.” Some adhesive remnants and tiny tears to left edge, light toning, and repaired areas of paper loss from seal removal to the second integral page. At the time Van Buren wrote this letter he had just arrived in Washington as New York’s junior senator, about to begin his quick rise in the political world; in 1828 he was appointed as secretary of state.

A highly desirable, lengthy handwritten letter enhanced by the presence of Van Buren’s free frank. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Bold signature of the rarest president

20. William Henry Harrison. Excessively rare ink signature almost certainly as president, “W. H. Harrison,” on an off-white 2.25 x .5 vellum slip clipped from a larger document, affixed to a larger slip bearing a collector’s notation, which reads, “As President, United States. March 4 to April 4, 1841.” In fine condition. Though undated, the style of signature and the fact that it is on vellum are both indications that this was, as notated, signed during Harrison’s brief period as president. A choice example of this sought-after signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Larger than actual size.

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Scarce ship’s pass for the “Schooner Sarah Ann of Newport” 22. John Tyler. Part-

21. William Henry Harrison. Desirable manuscript DS, signed “Willm. Henry Harrison” and “W. H. H.,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.75, February 12, 1802. Order issued to “the Surveyor appointed to survey the publick lands in the County of St. Clair,” listing fifteen tracts of land of either 100 or 400 acres each. Signed at the conclusion by Harrison, who writes and initials a five-line statement below: “The Donation tracts are not to be be surveyed until plan upon which they are to be located is fixed by Congress—the other tracts to be located & surveyed as heretofore portioned.” In fine condition, with expected document wear. A fantastic twice-signed piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

ly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 11.75 x 15, September 26, 1842. Scalloped-top ship’s pass issued for “the Schooner Sarah Ann of Newport, Richard S. Gough master or commander…mounted with two guns navigated with ten men to pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance, seisure or molestation.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Tyler and countersigned by Secretary of State Daniel Webster. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through the very last letter of the signature), and scattered foxing and staining. Tyler ship’s papers are considered scarce, and this example is highlighted by an especially bold signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The ex-president collects on small debts: “These are small matters, but the world is made up of atoms” 23. John Tyler. ALS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 13.5, November 11, 1845. Just eight months after leaving the White House, Tyler writes to his nephew Boswell from his new home at Sherwood Forest. In part: “I send you three bonds which I wish to collect if you can…I do not wish to sue…John can tell you all about Coffee—he was insolvent when I left…and it may be that he is better now. I paid Johnny O’Neill three Dollars 56 cts as the enclosed note from him will show. If he is still alive you can ask payment, otherwise not…These are small matters, but the world is made up of atoms, and for myself I have incurred pretty heavy expenses in fitting up this place and dollars whether few or many are important to me.” Intersecting folds, scattered creases, and light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Tyler had purchased a plantation in Virginia in 1842, naming it Sherwood Forest to signify his status as an ‘outlaw’ from the Whig Party. He retired to the estate after leaving the White House in March 1845, remaining there for the rest of his life. A superb handwritten letter offering insight into his immediate post-presidential life. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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24. John Tyler. Boldly penned ALS as president signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 8 x 10, November 25, 1843. Letter to Mr. Benson. In full: “I enclose you a letter which has reached since your departure and another for Mr. Brown, and have only time to add my respects to Mrs. Benson and best wishes for your health and happiness.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature); an exceptionally clean, appealing example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

26. John Tyler. Partly-printed DS as president, signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 8 x 10, November 16, 1842. President Tyler directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to the remission of a fine of ten dollars, in the case of Adam Hewing.”

Prominently signed at the conclusion by the president.

A light horizontal fold passing through the signature, toned tape to corners, and show-through from a mounting strip to top edge, otherwise fine condition.

Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

25. John Tyler. Autograph endorsement signed as president, “J. Tyler,” dated December 6, 1841, penned on the reverse of the last page

of an ALS by Secretary of the Navy Abel P. Upshur, three pages on two sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, December 4, 1841. Upshur’s letter explains that Lt. John R. Coxe was irrationally court-martialed, and though exonerated, was passed over because his re-nomination happened on the day President Andrew Jackson left office. President Tyler writes, in full: “I deem it necessary to renominate—The Secretary will at the proper time (say next week) send a copy of this letter to accompany the nomination.” In fine condition, with paper loss to one edge of the second sheet (affecting a few words of Upshur’s letter but none of Tyler’s writing), and a few small stains and edge tears. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“I am aware of the embarrassment which is produced in some of the northern States, by the secession of a few prominent Democrats, and their Union with the Abolitionists”

27. James K. Polk. Outstanding ALS as president, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, October 14, 1848. Letter to Vice President George Dallas. In part: “The result of the late election in Pennsylvania was unexpected, though I am far from believing that the State will be lost to the Democracy in November. I have not heretofore regarded the success of the Democratic Party in the Presidential election as doubtful, or that any thing was likely to happen to make it so. If however the great state of Pennsylvania should give way, and vote with our opponents we may be defeated. Can this be possible? Will you give me your opinion on the subject? I am aware of the embarrassment which is produced in some of the northern States, by the secession of a few prominent Democrats, and their Union with the Abolitionists; under the more popular name of the advocates of free soil; but I have hoped and believed that there were few such in the staunch old Democratic State of Pennsylvania. Surely these Democratic leaders must see, that the only effect of further persisting in their course, must be not to advance their own single idea, but to aid the Whigs to overthrow the Democratic Party and policy. If they persist in their cause, the effect will be the same as if they were to vote for the Whig candidate. Some of these I know are ready to go this length, to gratify their personal revenge upon the Democratic party, for failing to appreciate, as they think they should have done, their merits, but I hope there are very few of this class.”

In fine condition, with intersecting folds, show-through from writing on opposing sides of the first page, and an unobtrusive stain to upper right corner. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait of Polk. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection.

Polk had won the presidential election in 1844 as the dark horse candidate, thanks in part to winning Pennsylvania and its twenty-six electoral votes—second only to New York’s thirty-six votes, which he also won. Despite Polk’s popularity due to his success in annexing Texas, he maintained his promise to serve only a single term and Lewis Cass was nominated as the Democratic candidate. One of the key roadblocks to a Democrat victory in the election was the emergence of the Free Soil Party, which put forth the former president and ex-Democrat Martin Van Buren as its nominee. He received ten percent of the popular vote, which could have very well been the difference that swayed the election in favor of the Whig candidate, Zachary Taylor. A scarce format, this is an exemplary letter boasting choice political content. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Beautiful appointment recognizing “gallant and meritorious conduct in several affairs with Guerrilleros” in the Mexican-American War 28. James K. Polk. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15 x 18.5, July 18, 1848. President Polk promotes Captain Benjamin Alvord to “the rank of Major by Brevet…for gallant and meritorious conduct in several affairs with Guerrilleros at Paso Ovejas National Bridge, and Cerro Gordo, Mexico.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Polk and countersigned by Secretary of War William L. Marcy. The white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains fully intact. Nicely framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 23. In fine condition, with intersecting folds; extremely clean and visually appealing. Alvord served as chief of staff to Major Lally’s column during its march from Vera Cruz to Mexico City in 1847 and rallied a successful defense of the convoy during four separate attacks. He went on to become a nationally recognized mathematician. A choice military appointment from a defining period of Polk’s administration. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

A proud member of the Sons of Temperance, the president sends thanks for the newly christened “Taylor Division No. 127”

29. Zachary Taylor. Rare LS as president signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 7.5 x 10, July 12, 1849. Letter to S. C. Sprague at the Sons of Temperance, “Taylor Division No. 127.” In part: “I have received your communication…and must thank the members of the Division of the Sons of Temperance for the compliment they have paid me in its designation. The cause that their organization seeks to promote, meets with my warm approval. Judiciously prosecuted, it will contribute greatly, as it has heretofore done, to elevate the character of the rising generation & secure the prosperity of our beloved country.” Matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 11.5 x 18. Reverse bears a Goodspeed’s Book Shop label. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light uniform overall toning. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection.

Founded in New York City in 1842, the Order of the Sons of Temperance was organized by a brotherhood of men dedicated to the temperance movement and its abstaining of alcohol consumption. Modeling its constitution on those of the Free Masons and Odd Fellows, the Sons of Temperance became synonymous with high moral character and citizenship, counting among its membership the admirable likes of Abraham Lincoln, U. S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, Millard Fillmore, and Zachary Taylor. An exceptional letter from the nation’s leader, embracing the temperance surge of the 1840s. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 19

Scarce 1852 presidential military appointment 30. Millard Fillmore. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.75 x 17.25,

September 2, 1852. President Fillmore appoints Francis H. Bates as “Second Lieutenant in the Fourth Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion

by Fillmore and countersigned by Secretary of War Charles M. Conrad. The white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains crisp and fully intact. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature) and light scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Fillmore documents signed as president are rather scarce, as his stint in office lasted under three years. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Fillmore expresses his gratitude for copies of his State of the Union address in a rare handwritten letter 32. Millard Fillmore. ALS as

president, one page both sides, 5 x 8, December 17, 1851. Letter to John C. Rives, in full: “Please accept my thanks for some pamphlet copies of my annual message. I should hardly have deemed this worthy of making my special acknowledgments, were it not for the beautiful style in which the printing is executed. I wish indeed that Congress would have the public documents printed in a similar manner. Please send me a copy of the Congressional Globe and Appendix for the last Session and enter my name for the current Session & Send it with the back numbers and your bill and I will remit the amount.” Affixed to a slightly larger sheet, and addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in another hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, and slight show-through from writing to opposing sides. Accompanied by an unsigned engraving of Fillmore bearing a facsimile signature. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Presidential intervention for an 1856 Indian agent 33. Franklin Pierce. Uncommon ALS as president, one page both

sides, 4.75 x 7.5, December 15, 1856. Letter to a gentleman concerning an appointment. In full: “I wish to say to you that Colo. Winston had no knowledge of my purpose to remove Mr. Clark until I sent for him and requested him to accept the office of Indian Agent as Mr. C’s successor. I make this statement to you, because Mr. W. supposes that a prejudice may possibly be excited against him when the supposition that he may have had some agency in procuring the removal of the late incumbent.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds with small edge separations, scattered soiling, and brushing to ink in one word. This period was marked with several conflicts between Indians and settlers throughout the West while at the same time the Bureau of Indian Affairs was transferred from military control to the US Department of the Interior. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

34. James Buchanan. ALS as president, one page both sides, 6.25 x 8, March 30, 1860. Letter to his attorney H. B. Swart concerning judgments in two legal cases. In part: “Please have an eye on these Judgments & do not suffer them to expire. I shall forget them at the proper time…Do not ask Col: Fordnes for two or three days. He will probably himself send me a check for the amount.” Large bands of toning to the first page, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

35. James Buchanan. LS as president, one page both sides, 10.75 x 15.5, August 15, 1859. Official letter to the president of Costa Rica. In part: “I have made choice of Mr. Alexander Dimitry, one of our distinguished citizens, to reside near the Government of the Republic of Costa Rica in the quality of Minister Resident of the United States of America.” Signed at the conclusion by President Buchanan and countersigned by Secretary of State Lewis Cass. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), toning, and light mirroring of ink. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Wartime appointment for a captain in the 19th Infantry Regiment 36. Abraham Lincoln. Partly-printed

vellum DS as president, one page, 12.5 x 17, June 8, 1863. President Lincoln appoints Byron G. Daniels as a “Captain in the Nineteenth Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.”

Signed at the conclusion by President Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains intact. Archivally double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and nameplate to an overall size of 26.5 x 24. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creases and light soiling, and overall writing light but legible (including much of Lincoln’s first name). Accompanied by a large photocopied packet of Daniels’s war records. According to records he was disabled in August 1864 and tendered his resignation on September 13. He later served as United States consul at Hull, England, during the 1890s, and passed away in 1900. A desirable military commission by Lincoln from the height of the Civil War. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

Addressed to the relentless abolitionist 37. Abraham Lincoln. Free-franked transmittal

envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed in Lincoln’s hand to “Hon. C. Sumner,” and franked in the upper right corner, “A. Lincoln.” Double-matted and framed with images of President Lincoln and Charles Sumner to an overall size of 20 x 12.5. In fine condition, with a tear to the upper left corner and spreading to ink in a few letters. Sumner was an ardent and outspoken abolitionist, at first clashing with Lincoln over the president’s less radical policies. Despite Sumner’s criticisms and Lincoln’s hesitation to follow his advice, the two had great mutual respect for each other and were ultimately working toward the same moral goals in the preservation of the Union and emancipation of slavery. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Rare military appointment from three days after Lincoln’s death

38. Andrew Johnson. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, April 18, 1865. President Johnson appoints Evan Miles as “Captain of the Twelfth Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Johnson and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The blue seal affixed to the upper left remains intact with several creases. Intersecting folds, overall wrinkling, a stain to the lower left, and show-through along the top edge from mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Dating to just three days after the death of Abraham Lincoln, this is certainly one of the earliest documents President Johnson signed after his transition into office. As Johnson favored a stamp due to an injured hand, his presidential documents are scarce in general; as an attractive military appointment from the start of his term, this is a highly desirable piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

President Johnson generously resolves a Union Army pay dispute

39. Andrew Johnson. Manuscript endorsement signed as president, “Andrew Johnson,”

dated July 28, 1865, penned on the reverse of a five-page LS sent to him by Quartermaster General Montgomery C. Meigs dated June 23, 1865. Meigs’s letter explains at length a dispute over the redemption of Civil War soldiers’ pay vouchers; contrary to rules and regulations, a group of clerks employed by the military were purchasing pay vouchers from Union soldiers at a discounted rate, providing the men with immediate cash. President Johnson returns the document to Meigs with instructions that he “will please have the vouchers purchased of Mr. Harder, adjusted. If the vouchers are genuine and correct they should be paid and the purchaser should not suffer through his ignorance of a rule that is commendable and should be observed.” Expected document wear, some slight brushing to ink, and light toning to the folds and first page, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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40. Andrew Johnson. Autograph endorsement in pencil, signed as president, “A. J.,” one page, 3.75 x 8, [October 9, 1865]. President Johnson directs Secretary of War Stanton to pardon Riley Brown out of mercy for his father who has appeared on his son’s behalf. In part: “The father Riley B. applies in person for the pardon of his son who is an old man and presents many reasons for the release of his son and excites much sympathy. Therefore out of…mercy to an afflicted parent the pardon is granted.” Includes an executive memorandum in another hand noting that Private Riley Brown of the Ohio Volunteers was convicted of robbery and sentenced to two years in prison and a dishonorable discharge, dated October 9, 1865, on the reverse. In fine condition, with light show-through from toned adhesive to reverse near the top of the page. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

As his attempts to starve Lee’s army out of Virginia prove unsuccessful, Grant creates a 1865 “Commission to investigate into the Norfolk trade matter,” determined to halt illicit trade 41. U. S. Grant. Civil War-dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen.,” two pages, 5 x 8, Headquarters Armies of the United States letterhead, January 19, 1865. Letter to Major General Edward O. C. Ord, written from City Point, Virginia, in full: “Your private note of this date is rec’d. I think your suggestion to appoint a Commission to investigate into the Norfolk trade matter a good one. I could not suggest better names for the Commission than those named by you. Go on with it and lose no time in having the Commission commence its work.” In fine condition, with slight scattered soiling and trivial show-through from mounting remnants to reverse edges.

When Major General Edward Ord took command of the XVIII Corps in 1864, he quickly raised suspicions of illicit trade with the blockaded Port of Norfolk by Union leaders in the department. In a letter to Brigadier General John Rawlins, Grant’s Chief of Staff, he suggested a Commission to investigate the trade carried on from the port to the interior of Virginia, focusing on the methods by which Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s army received supplies.

With Grant’s instant approval, the Commission formed, and within two months, eleven persons were named to be held for trial. An excellent document regarding the all-too-common deceit that undermined the extensive Union blockade, and an excellent example of the swift action that made Grant the Union’s star general. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500 24 | January 13, 2016 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES

“There are said to be,” Grant informs McPherson in March 1863, “rebel cavalry in the vicinity of Lake Washington; Can you have them attended to?”

42. U. S. Grant. Civil War–dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Maj. Gen.,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, March 11, 1863. Letter to Major General James McPherson. In part: “Please have delivered the accompanying letter to Mrs. Duncan. Also send her from the captured mules the number taken from her husband’s place, or at least sufficient to work their place. Mrs. D. complains that parties of soldiers cross over in skiffs and annoy them very much. You will of course do all you can to prevent this. Charge McArthur particularly on this subject when you leave. There are said to be…rebel cavalry in the vicinity of Lake Washington; Can you have them attended to?” Paper loss to one edge affecting a few words, otherwise fine condition.

This letter dates to early in the period of Grant’s operations against Vicksburg, written shortly after leading his forces across the Mississippi River en route to the Confederate fortress city. McPherson was in command of the XVII Corps in Grant’s Army of the Tennessee, and John McArthur led one of three divisions under McPherson. The “Mrs. Duncan” discussed is most likely the wife of Stephen Duncan, a wealthy cotton planter and the largest slaveholder in Mississippi. Duncan opposed secession despite his business interests, which ostracized him from from his fellow Southerners and drew ire from Confederate troops; according to complaints lodged by the Duncan family, more than eighty mules were stolen by rebel forces in 1863. Duncan’s daughter-in-law was especially vocal in her outrage with the US governments failure to secure their property and wrote letters to President Lincoln and Secretary of War Stanton, among others. Despite General Grant’s honest efforts to rectify these concerns, Stephen Duncan abandoned his Natchez plantation and fled to New York in the spring of 1863. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare signed cabinet card from the president’s native Ohio 44. Rutherford B. Hayes. Hand-

43. Rutherford B. Hayes. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 15.5 x 19.5, October 31, 1877. President Hayes appoints John G. Walker as “a Captain in the Navy.” Signed at the conclusion by President Hayes and countersigned by Secretary of Navy Richard W. Thompson. The blue seal affixed at the bottom remains intact. A mild overall block of toning from previous display, soiling to the bottom, and trivial brushing to Hayes’s signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

some 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Hayes dressed in a black bow tie and jacket and looking into the distance, signed in the lower border in black ink, “R. B. Hayes.”

Published by Geo. R. Elliott & Co. of Columbus, Ohio.

In fine condition.

Hayes is rare in signed photos.

Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Rare Garfield presidential naval appointment

45. James A. Garfield. Rare partly-printed DS as president, one page, 14.75 x 18.25, March 22, 1881. President Garfield appoints Edward

L. Amory as “a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy.” Neatly signed at the conclusion in full by President Garfield and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy William H. Hunt. The blue seal affixed at the bottom remains fully intact. Permanently affixed to a cardstock backing and professionally cleaned, with smoothed intersecting folds, light scattered toning, and evenly trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. This naval commission dates to just three weeks into Garfield’s presidency, which came to a tragic halt after he was shot in July. Given his brief tenure, any presidential document issued by Garfield is rare and highly sought-after. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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49. Grover Cleveland. Engraved portrait

46. James A. Garfield. Ink signature, “J. A. Garfield, Ohio,” on a blue 6.75 x 2 clipped slip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

of the exterior of the White House, 4.75 x 3.25, signed under the image in black ink, “Grover Cleveland, May 26, 1887.” In fine condition, with trivial spreading to a few letters of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

47. Chester Arthur. ALS as president signed “Chester A. Arthur,”

two pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6.25, Executive Mansion letterhead, March 18, 1884. Letter to editor and author Charles A. Dana, in full: “I have your note of yesterday and it gives me much pleasure to comply with your request. I send the book book [sic] tonight by Adams Express.” In fine condition. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Choice appointment for a controversial Civil War veteran 48. Grover Cleveland. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 17.75 x 11.75, January 25, 1886. President Cleveland appoints “John G. Walker, a Captain in the Navy…Chief of the Bureau of Navigation.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Cleveland and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy William Collins Whitney. The blue seal affixed to the left side remains intact with a couple chips to points. In fine condition, with a mild crease to the left side. Walker had served in the Union Navy under David Dixon Porter during the Civil War, participating in the operations which resulted in the fall of New Orleans. He later came under scrutiny while serving as chief of the Bureau of Navigation, when an 1891 New York Times exposé revealed that he was promoting senior officers to positions well beneath their abilities; in doing so, Walker hoped they would retire out of boredom and thereby increase his own seniority. Despite these allegations, he was eventually promoted to rear admiral. An uncommonly bright and boldly signed military commission from Cleveland’s first term. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“The next House should be Democratic” 50. Grover Cleveland. ALS, one page both

sides, 4.25 x 6.75, Gray Gables, Buzzards Bay letterhead, August 17, 1902. Letter to E. A. MacMillan, in part: “Any political utterance of mine seems to be treated as a Signal for all sorts of protests from certain so-called Democratic quarters. I think therefore it is better to relieve me from an expression in detail of the reasons occurring to me why the next Congress should be Democratic. If by Democratic is meant a condition which shall be honesty truly of the old sort…the next House should be Democratic.” In very good condition, with vertical and horizontal folds (a vertical fold passing through a single letter of the surname), a tear to lower portion of body, and light toning around signature from previous display. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

51. Benjamin Harrison. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, 15.5 x 19.25, February 18, 1891.

President Harrison appoints Benjamin Alvord as “First Lieutenant of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion

by Harrison and countersigned by Secretary of War Redfield Proctor.

The blue seal affixed to the lower left remains intact with dings to a few points. In fine condition, with intersecting storage folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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52. William McKinley. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 19.5, December 24, 1898. President McKinley appoints Benjamin Alvord as “Captain of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Nicely 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. In fine condition, with slight scattered soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Exquisite oversized Teddy Roosevelt portrait 53. Theodore Roosevelt. Stunning print of an etched portrait of

Roosevelt, 13 x 17, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “Inscribed for Orville J. Taylor Jr., with the best wishes of Theodore Roosevelt, Nov 4th 1916.” Print bears a copyright notice to the upper left, “Copyrighted 1911 by Barmore Publishing Co. New York,” and signed in the lower right in pencil by artist Otto Schneider, “Schneider.”

Handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 26. In fine condition. Taylor was one of the eight founders of the Chicago Hughes Club, a ‘non-partisan organization for voters who believe in Americanism and preparedness.’ Although Roosevelt campaigned energetically for Charles Evans Hughes in the 1916 presidential election, he was defeated by the incumbent Wilson just two days after this was signed.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

First edition of Roosevelt’s American Big-Game Hunting 54. Theodore Roosevelt. Signed book:

American Big–Game Hunting. First edition. NY: Forest and Stream Publishing, 1893. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 345 pages. Signed neatly on the first free end page in black ink by Roosevelt, who adds a lengthy inscription to Bellamy Storer, a US Representative from Ohio, dated November 1893, in full: “Do you remember sending me your subscription to the B. & C. club? (a much larger subscription than you were expected to give). Well, it was the first I r’ceived; and had it not been for the example you set I might never have been able to get out this volume at all.”

Autographic condition: fine, with trivial soiling.

Book condition: VG-/None, with a cracked front hinge. Founded in 1887 by Theodore Roosevelt and George Bird Grinnell, the Boone and Crockett Club championed the hunting principles of the ‘fair chase,’ helped revive a once-decimated buffalo population at Yellowstone, and successfully promoted the expansion and protection of national parks—key pieces of Roosevelt’s legacy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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55. Theodore Roosevelt. Partly-printed DS

as president, one page, 16 x 19.75, October 22, 1907. President Roosevelt appoints Gaston D. Johnstone as “a Lieutenant, junior grade, in the Navy.” Signed at the conclusion by Roosevelt and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Victor H. Metcalf. The blue seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creases, and heavy soiling and paper loss to lower left. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

56. Theodore Roosevelt.

ANS as president signed “T. Roosevelt,” on an official 4 x 2.75 White House card, June 27, 1906. Note to the War Department concerning an appointment. In full: “If proper I desire to put Major Flagler on the Delaware Canal Commission.” In fine condition. Clement Flagler was a US Army engineer and indeed played a role in choosing the route for enlarging the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

57. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS as presi-

dent, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 16, 1908. Letter to Samuel W. Meek, business manager of The Washington Herald, in full: “This is a very nice letter of yours, and I thank you. I wish Congress felt your way!” Trivial soiling and some slight haloing and feathering to signature, otherwise fine condition.

Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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58. Theodore and Edith Roosevelt.

Partly-printed invitation filled out in another hand, unsigned, one page, 5.5 x 4.5, February 4, 1909.

In part: “The President and Mrs. Roosevelt request the pleasure of the company of Miss Smith at a reception to be held at the White House.” Includes the White House guest admission ticket, as well as a secretarial letter declining the presence of the President and the First Lady at a wedding. In fine condition, with trivial edgewear and soiling.

Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. Starting Bid $200

59. William H. Taft.

Manuscript DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 9.25 x 12.75, June 17, 1910.

President Taft appoints Lewis Nixon of New York as “Special Delegate of the United States of America…to attend the ceremonies which are to take place at Santiago, Chile, in September next, incident to the centenary celebration of Chile.” Signed at the conclusion by Taft and countersigned by Secretary of State Philander C. Knox. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 17.75 x 21.75. In fine condition, with a repaired crack and tear to the upper left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

60. William H. Taft. ALS as president signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 5.5 x 7, White House letterhead, March 3, 1913. Letter to S. H. Austin, in full: “I am very glad to add to your interesting collection of autograph letters.”

In fine condition, with an evenly trimmed bottom edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“The United States has complete power to do what it chooses as to the amount to be charged American vessels which use the Canal” 61. William H. Taft.

TLS as president signed “Wm. H. Taft,” three pages, 7.75 x 10.5, White House letterhead, August 13, 1912. Letter to John W. Griggs regarding Panama Canal tolls and treaty, headed “Personal” in Taft’s hand.

In part: “I don’t think it is essential for us to give away national rights and legitimate national advantage, growing out of our expenditure of $400,000,000, and our risk and effort in the construction of the Canal, without having bound ourselves not to do so; and I am very clear in the construction of the treaty that there is no such obligation as that you assume. Under these conditions, believing, as I do, that the United States has complete power to do what it chooses as to the amount to be charged American vessels which use the Canal, I can not be specially aroused by appeals to my wish to preserve national honor. The history of the two treaties, and the history of the construction of the Canal,—the change from a plan by which two nations were to protect a private enterprise in the construction of the Canal, to a situation in which one nation is to build the Canal—makes the construction of the treaty entirely clear to me. There is no right to discriminate as between two customers of the Canal, but the owner of the Canal with reference to its own citizens and its own use of the Canal can do what it chooses, and there is nothing in the treaty, in my judgment, that prevents. To hold otherwise, would be to allow Great Britain and every other country to subsidize its vessels with a special subsidy consisting of the payment of the Canal tolls, and the United States could not do so, because it could not discriminate in favor of its own vessels under the construction given to the treaty. That is absurd. The United States built the Canal, and all that can be asked of it is that it shall not discriminate as between other countries against any one…and, believing that the treaty means that, I am not going to interpose my veto to the section of Congress in asserting its meaning, when I concur in that meaning.” In fine condition, with light overall haloing to type. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. As secretary of war under President Roosevelt, Taft oversaw the beginning of the Panama Canal’s construction in 1903. During Taft’s term as president construction continued until it was completed in 1914 under Wilson.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

62. William H. Taft. ALS as chief justice signed “Wm. H.

Taft,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 7.75, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, April 24, 1922. Letter to Robert Todd Lincoln, in part: “As chairman of the Lincoln Memorial Commission, I am engaged in arranging the program for the dedication on May 30th at 2.30 PM. I would like to call on you at some time convenient to you to submit what is proposed and to receive suggestion from you. I went to see the President this morning to talk with him about it. We would be greatly delighted if you could come to the ceremony and sit with the President and the Commission. Will you kindly let me know when I can look in on you at your home.” In fine condition. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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63. Woodrow Wilson. TLS as president, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 9, 1917. Letter to Reverend L. D. Wishard, in part: “Your letter…has brought back many memories to me…I do not think it would be wise for me to adopt your suggestion about promoting the effort to obtain an endowment for the colleges you speak of, strongly as my heart would dictate an acquiescence in it, because…it would be impossible after that to make distinction between one cause and another which would desire the same sort of encouragement and assistance.” In fine condition, with a couple spots of light soiling. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

64.

Woodrow Wilson. TLS, one

page, 6 x 8.25, Princeton University letterhead, September 15, 1908. Introduction letter for Ohio Wesleyan University Professor Robert Irving Fulton, in part: “Professor Fulton has made himself a real master in the field in which he has undertaken instruction, and has added to knowledge a sort of inspiration which has given him a very unusual influence among his pupils and among all who have had the pleasure of coming in contact with him.” Slight scattered soiling and a light rusty paperclip mark to left edge, otherwise fine condition; the signature remains exceptionally bold and crisp. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

65. Woodrow and Edith Wilson. Three unsigned invitations:

a pair of partly-printed invitations filled out in another hand from “The President and Mrs. Nixon” for receptions held at The White House on January 28 and February 10, 1914; and a partly-printed invitation filled out in another hand from “Mrs. Wilson” for a musical performance. In overall fine condition, with slight scattered soiling and toning. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelopes for the 1914 invitations. Starting Bid $200

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66. Warren G. Harding. Partly-

printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 19.25, August 16, 1922.

President Harding appoints Benjamin Alvord as “Assistant The Adjutant General, with the rank of Brigadier General for the period of four years beginning August 16, 1922 in the Regular Army of the United States.”

Signed at the conclusion by Harding and countersigned by Secretary of War John W. Weeks. The blue seal affixed to the lower left is creased but fully intact. In fine condition, with slight creasing and scattered soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Senator Harding retracts an invitation to his mistress’s husband 67. Warren G. Harding. ALS signed

“W. G. H.,” one page both sides, 8 x 11, United States Senate letterhead, February 1, [1918]. Letter to James Phillips, the husband of Harding’s mistress, Carrie Fulton Phillips, in part: “I am frank to say, in second, sober thought, that I think it well, perhaps, that you did not come. Though I uttered the invitation in Carrie’s hearing, and it was quite natural, and I think she thought nothing of it then, if you had come and Mrs. H had shown any courtesies (as I hoped she might) there might have been a storm from Carrie’s quarters. Moreover, Mrs. H. was not in shape to show the courtesies I had hoped for. It appears that ‘my plate is broken’ with Carrie. I am in contempt, but just the same I would gladly show her every consideration, and still hope for the day when agreeable relations all around can be reasonably be [sic] restored. ” Intersecting folds, binding dings to left edge, an ink blot to the salutation, and some staining to the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

James Phillips was a successful storeowner and member of the Marion social elite, along with Warren G. Harding and his wife Florence, who became very close with Phillips’s wife Carrie almost immediately. Following the loss of the Phillips’ two-year-old son, a grieving Carrie turned to Warren for consolation, sparking an on-again, off-again affair that would last throughout Harding’s terms as senator. When Carrie threatened to expose the details of their affair during his 1920 campaign for the presidency, the Republican Party wilted to her demands—a fully financed tour of Asia and the Pacific Islands, and an annual stipend for the remainder of her life. With both betrayed spouses aware of the affair, this letter shows Harding, “in second, sober thought,” withdrawing a recent invitation to the Phillips family, and deflecting blame on Florence with the suggestion that she “was not in the shape” for such courtesy. An odd and revealing letter from a man whose unburied scandals would later rock his brief presidential legacy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Harding avoids an impractical education commission 68. Warren G. Harding. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead,

August 18, 1921. Letter to Charles C. Fisher, in part: “The suggestion you make respecting the educational investigation is one very much worth while, but I do not think it would be practical to venture upon such an undertaking at the present time. We are in the process of reorganization of some of the departments and I have a good many crossed wires with the departments among the educational leaders. I would not want to submit myself to any possible criticism on their part. I could name Hope for such a commission without invoking criticism, but I could not do as much for my sister without setting a great many tongues to wagging in an unfriendly way. Later on perhaps the suggestion will be entirely practical and wholly desirable to carry out…it would be a great pleasure to consider Hope in such a collection and I would have every confidence that she would render a great service. She is a very bright, capable and wholly sensible young woman.” Archivally repaired central horizontal tear extending the full width of the letter, otherwise fine condition. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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69. Warren G. Harding. TLS as senator signed “W. G. Harding,” two pages, 8.25 x 11, Senate Chamber, General Assembly of Ohio letterhead, February 25, 1902. Letter to Charles C. Fisher, in part: “Yours of the 23rd instant with reference to the ‘Patterson’ Bill came duly to hand…The corrections to which you make reference, had already been made in considering the Bill in Committee…The Bill will be reported today and recommended for passage. I am deeply grateful to you for the trouble you have taken to make suggestions.

I am also in receipt of your notes on the ‘Willis’ Bill and beg to thank you very sincerely for the trouble you have taken to assist in enlightening me on so important a measure. You have cleared up some doubt in my mind concerning the constitutionality of the measure which no one else had been so successful in clearing away. I shall follow some of the suggestion you make and endeavor to more fully enlighten myself.

When I contemplate your ready grasp of several of the important features of such a measure, I marvel that our people should send such a ‘duffer’ as myself to the General Assembly, when men of your ability are available…Mrs. Harding joins me in sincerely hoping you can arrange to make the Washington trip with us…if you really think you would find pleasure in making the trip, we will adjust our dates to suit you.” Harding makes a pair of handwritten emendations to the text. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through the first initial of the signature). Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after handwritten letter from President Coolidge to an early proponent of disabled veterans 70. Calvin Coolidge. Scarce ALS as president, one page, 5.5 x 9.25, White

House letterhead, May 3, 1924. Letter to De Lancey Kountze, in full: “It was a pleasure to have a call from you this morning and receive the valuable suggestions you made.” A uniform box of toning from previous display, show-through from toned tape remnants to reverse, and slight soiling, otherwise fine condition.

After serving in World War I, Kountze left his family’s successful banking firm to focus his efforts on the treatment of wounded veterans and the American Legion.

Kountze was later elected as the first president of the Citizens’ Committee of America, a board designed to raise awareness for disabled veterans by unifying various relief agencies. Handwritten letters from Coolidge during his presidency are quite uncommon, and with its dedicated recipient, this is a fantastic example.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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71. Calvin Coolidge. Manuscript DS as president,

two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.5, March 11, 1924. Document concerning “the Matter of the TacnaArica Arbitration.” In part: “The President as Arbitrator in the Tacna-Arica Arbitration has received a request from the Agency of Peru…for ‘the temporary return… of the one hundred and forty-eight affidavits which were enclosed with the Commission’s communications…The President as Arbitrator has received from the Agency of Chile…a communication opposing, for reasons stated therein, the request above notes. After full consideration of the foregoing communications the Arbitrator has the honor to make the following ruling:… the temporary return…of the aforesaid one hundred and forty-eight affidavits…is hereby permitted.” Signed at the conclusion by President Coolidge and countersigned

by Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes. In fine condition. Peru and Chile were engaged in a territorial dispute over the Tacna and Arica provinces, which were located on the border between the nations. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce 1909 handwritten mining letter 73. Herbert Hoover.

72. Herbert Hoover. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White

House letterhead, April 5, 1929. Letter to Dr. Alton M. Young of Volunteers of America, Inc. In full: “The Fiftieth Anniversary of the ministry of General Ballington Booth is rightly the occasion for general felicitations, and I gladly extend mine to Mrs. Maud Booth. Their work in developing the Volunteers of America into an organization of its present high social value is a distinctive contribution to human welfare.” Scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. Volunteers of America was founded in 1896 by Ballington Booth, son of Salvation Army founder William Booth, and his wife Maud. Their mission was to aid the poor through a variety of assistance services, including low-income housing, food pantries, and employment bureaus. The charitable organization was especially important during the soon-to-come Great Depression, mobilizing to provide relief for the unemployed, hungry, and homeless.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare early ALS signed “H. C. Hoover,” one page, 5 x 8.25, March 31, 1909.

Letter to Bewick, Moreing & Co. In part: “With regard to the Oroya Leonosa and Oroya Exploration Company directorships I would be obliged if you could see your way to approve my accepting directorships on these companies.” In fine condition, with scattered creases and soiling.

Shortly after graduating from Stanford with a degree in geology, Hoover began to work for Bewick, Moreing & Co., a London-based gold mining company, who dispatched him to the gold fields of Western Australia in 1897.

He quickly advanced through the company’s ranks and worked all over the globe; by the time he wrote this letter Hoover was setting out on his own as an independent mining consultant, a career which ultimately made him very wealthy. Handwritten letters from this period are quite scarce, with this boasting excellent content related to his career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“We must all unite harmoniously for a return to sanity and stability,” writes the soon-to-be presidential candidate 74. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, State of New York, Executive Chamber letterhead, May 6, 1932. Letter to J. B. Herold, in full: “I am interested to know that you are Harvard 1909. In those days, there seemed a good deal of difference between our college generations, but now the gap is not so wide! Thank you for sending me a copy of your letter to ‘The Times.’ I understand that this is a personal point of view but I, for my part, feel there is no necessity today to accentuate religious difference among our citizens. In view of the present tragic economic condition, I believe that we must all unite harmoniously for a return to sanity and stability. Whoever may be the candidate of our party, we can elect him only by the concerted efforts of all good Democrats, and certainly we agree that the time has come for a return to a Democratic administration. You may be sure that I shall welcome any further expression of opinion on your part and that I deeply appreciate your personal loyalty to me.” Slight brushing to a portion of the signature, some soiling and creasing, and a uniform block of toning from previous display, otherwise fine condition.

On June 27, 1932, two months after writing this letter, Roosevelt traveled to Chicago to accept the Democratic nomination for president. In keeping with his party’s platform, Roosevelt’s campaign focused on reducing federal expenditures, balancing the budget, and ending the struggles of the ongoing depression. The call for solidarity and the promise of ‘a new deal for the American people’ helped Roosevelt oust incumbent President Hoover from office, and is wonderfully echoed in this letter, encapsulating the cornerstones of his policy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare letter of state expressing “deep sorrow of the great affliction which has befallen Your Majesty and the Royal Family of Greece” 75. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 10.25 x 13.75, calligraphic President of the United States letterhead, June 11, 1940. Letter to King George II of Greece, in part: “I have received the letter…in which Your Majesty conveyed to me the sad tidings of the death in Athens on the 21st of January of Your Majesty’s beloved uncle, Prince Christopher. I learn with deep sorrow of the great affliction which has befallen Your Majesty and the Royal Family of Greece, and I offer to you my sincere and heartfelt sympathy. May God have Your Majesty and Your Majesty’s Family in His safe and holy Keeping.”

In fine condition, with mirroring to ink at the bottom of the page. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope bearing a large presidential seal on the reverse. Neither the United States nor Greece were active in World War II at the time of this letter, but that would change four months later when the Greeks were handed an ultimatum by Mussolini. The Italian leader’s demand that Axis forces be allowed to enter Greek territory was rejected, prompting an attack on their borders. President Roosevelt would go on to commend the resilience and resistance of the Greek people throughout the war, and in 1943 transferred a warship, dubbed the ‘King George II,’ to the Greek Navy under the American lend-lease policy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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76. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Ideal engraved

portrait of Roosevelt, 8 x 10.75, signed below the image in black ink as president. Reverse bears collector’s ink notations, “Mrs. Helen Parson, this was given to her by the President in 1936.” Framed to an overall size of 9.25 x 11.75. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

78. Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Three unsigned invitations: a partly-printed invitation filled out in another hand from “The President and Mrs. Roosevelt” for a reception on January 20, 1941; a partly-printed invitation filled out in another hand from “Mrs. Roosevelt At Home” for a garden party on May 12th; and a partly-printed invitation filled out in another hand from “Mrs. Roosevelt” for a reception on March 31, 1941. In overall fine condition, with slight irregular toning to the May 12th and January 20th invitations. Accompanied by two original transmittal envelopes and a pair of White House admittance passes. Starting Bid $200

79. Harry S. Truman. Block of four brown three-cent postage stamps honoring the Boy Scouts of America, 4 x 2, signed diagonally in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a bit of feathering to ink. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 80. Harry S. Truman. Of77. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS as governor, one page, 8 x 10.5,

State of New York, Executive Chamber letterhead, May 25, 1932.

Letter to Henry Fisher of New York’s United Hospital Fund, in part: “I was gratified to receive the preliminary report of the Committee to review Medical and Hospital Problems in connection with Workman’s Compensation Insurance which, as you know, was transmitted to the Legislature of the State of New York in a special message under date of February 29, 1922. In view of the economic conditions which have limited your Committee in raising funds to complete the work, when the preliminary report was filed with me in Albany, I advised that I would greatly appreciate your serving for another year so that this study might be completed.” In fine condition, with staple holes above the letterhead. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

ficial printed United States Congress joint resolution, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, June 29, 1948, signed in fountain pen, “Harry S. Truman.” A joint resolution “to authorize the issuance of a special series of stamps commemorative of the eighty-fifth anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.” Double-matted and framed with a portrait of Truman to an overall size of 19 x 15. In fine condition, with uniform toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Grand Master Truman upholds Masonic morals 81. Harry S. Truman. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Grand Lodge of Missouri, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons letterhead, April 2, 1941. Letter to the Illmo, Missouri, lodge secretary, who wrote to Truman regarding a man’s application. In full: “Replying to yours of the Twenty Fourth, if the man who is a railway trainman is in any way interested in selling intoxicating liquor by the drink you cannot accept his application. The by-laws are specific on this subject.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), scattered creases, and rust marks to upper left corner. Accompanied by a carbon of the secretary’s letter sent to Truman, which reads, in part: “We have in this little city a citizen who desires to petition our Lodge for the degrees, his is employed as a Trainman on the Cotton Belt Ry, and has been since 1937 however in the meantime he operates a Cafe in which is sold five per cent beer and operated as Peck’s Cafe…Several of us members do not consider that he is in any way connected with the sale or handling of the above mentioned product. He is honest and law abiding and while we would like very much to see him become a member of the fraternity, my purpose in writing…you is to get a ruling on whether or not we should accept his petition for the degrees in the order.” Truman became a Mason 1909, ultimately being elected Grand Master of Missouri in 1940. Considered to be the most active Mason of any president since George Washington, Truman took his vows seriously, as made evident in this firm reply.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

82. Harry S. Truman. Glossy 9 x 7 photo of Truman meeting with

Congressman Ralph R. Harding of Idaho, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to the congressman, “Kindest regards to Hon. Ralph Harding, from Harry S. Truman, 6-22-63.” Framed to an overall size of 8 x 10. In fine condition, with slight irregular ink adhesion to the inscription and a paperclip impression to one edge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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83. Harry S. Truman. TLS as vice-president, one page, 8 x 10.5, Office of the Vice President letterhead, March 5, 1945. Letter to Charles M. Clarke shortly after taking office as vice president, in full: “Thanks very much for your recent note of congratulations. I appreciate it a lot and hope I shall always continue to merit your good opinion.”

In fine condition, with trivial toning. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

84. Harry S. Truman. Appealing matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Truman being sworn in as president, with his wife Bess looking on, signed in black ink, “Best wishes, Harry S. Truman, 6–14–60.” In fine condition, with a small crease to left side, trivial wear to corners, and some irregular ink adhesion to portions of the signature. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

86. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Eisenhower with Ethiopian ambassador Berhanu Dinke and his daughter during the presentation of a book from Emperor Haile Selassie, signed in black ink by Eisenhower. In fine condition, with trivial curling and slight scattered creases. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy photo of Dinke and Eisenhower. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“My remarks to the Nation on the Little Rock situation” 85. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS as president signed “D. E.,” one

page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, September 30, 1957. Letter to Senator Francis Case of South Dakota. In full: “I deeply appreciate your telegram expressing approval of my remarks to the Nation on the Little Rock situation. Not in our time, insofar as I can prevent it, will there be any failure by the Executive to support those institutions of government on which our personal freedom depends. I regard it as tragic that, through failing to respect the proper orders of the Federal Court, a small group of agitators and extremists besmirched all Little Rock and Arkansas. I believe that the great majority of Arkansas citizens are as law-abiding and as fine as any other Americans any place; but, unfortunately, a handful of irresponsible citizens have managed to defame the image of America before all the world.” Significant brushing to ink in the signature, otherwise fine condition.

This letter dates to the month of the crisis surrounding the Little Rock Nine, in which Governor Faubus of Arkansas prevented a group of nine African-American students from entering the segregated Little Rock Central High School. The governor went so far as to call in the Arkansas National Guard to form a blockade. President Eisenhower was forced to dispatch the US Army’s 101st Airborne Division to Little Rock, where their presence quelled the unrest; the troops remained there to protect the students for the remainder of the school year. A supremely desirable presidential letter about a critical early moment in the Civil Rights Movement. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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With the Allied invasion of North Africa on the horizon: “The days go so fast I can’t even keep track of them!”

87. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Wardated ALS signed “Ike,” two pages, 7 x 8.75, November 6, 1942. Letter to his wife, penned while in Gibraltar’s Admiralty Tunnel, in full: “Jack Nygaard just dropped in & asked to be remembered to you and to ask you to say hello to Jonie Howard, Renie Clark and Mrs. Doran. This reminded me that I wanted to get a note off to you—the days go so fast I can’t even keep track of them! But you know that I do try & keep you informed, by these nasty scrawls, that I’m still well & going strong. Today I’m desperately trying to get out to Gus’ hqrs—but it looks as if a fog has licked me & well there’s plenty to do here—but I must get to his his [sic] place soon. I haven’t written John for some days—not because I don’t want to—but because I’m always at the jump. I hope he understands. This is Friday—I’ll try to write you a real letter on Sunday. Loads of love—always—and always remember I do love you, will you?” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, with a “Free” ink notation in the upper right. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

89. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Vi-

88. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Signed book: Crusade in Europe. First

edition, limited issue, numbered 897/1426. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1948. Hardcover with slipcase, 7 x 10, 559 pages. Signed in fountain pen on a special prefatory page reproducing Eisenhower’s Order of the Day on D-Day, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None, in VG- slipcase. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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brant color 7.5 x 9.75 broadside printed for Eisenhower’s presidential inauguration on January 20, 1953, signed in the lower right in fountain pen. The sheet features Eisenhower’s “A Prayer for Unity,” which he gave prior to the official inaugural address. Includes the original folder issued with the prayer, bearing a pencil collector’s notation indicating it was signed in March 1954. In fine condition, with a slight ding to the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“The journey to London was a sad one for me as you know but I did want to pay my last respects to Sir Winston.

We will not see his like again” 90. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Two TLSs signed “Ike,” each one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, 1965–1966. Both to his White House Chief of Staff, Wilton Persons. The first, written one month after the death of Winston Churchill, in part: “The journey to London was a sad one for me as you know but I did want to pay my last respects to Sir Winston. We will not see his like again. I do appreciate your complimentary comments on the little tribute to his memory. Amazingly enough we have been swamped with correspondence about it, and The National Geographic reproduced it in pamphlet form.” The second, again related to Churchill, in part: “It was good news to hear that you are fishing again and particularly that you were after some baby tarpon on light tackle; that ought to be real sport…I am not booked for any ‘series’ of TV appearances this fall. However, on ABC I will be in one show that is called ‘Churchill as a Soldier.’ I think it will come out on the anniversary of his death in January.” In overall fine condition, with trivial foxing. Accompanied by one of Persons’s retained carbon copies. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

92. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS

91. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS signed “D. E.,” two pages, 7 x

10.25, personal letterhead, December 27, 1963. Letter to his former Chief of Staff, Wilton B. Persons, in part: “As you know, I have given all of my papers to the Eisenhower Library at Abilene, which is now being operated as a part of the National Archives system. Several members of my administration have also deposited their papers there, and I am sure that when the programs now underway at the Library are completed, it will be an outstanding center for the study of recent history.” Slight soiling, and a small tear and rusty paperclip mark to top edge of first page, and a light paperclip impression and a few spots of foxing to signed page, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, February 26, 1953.

Letter to Congressman Charles R. Howell concerning a visit from a blind girl, in full: “I appreciate your letter on behalf of the Misses Carson whose appealing request touches me deeply. Although I cannot schedule a visit with them for the evenings of April twenty-third or twenty-forth [sic], I would like to see them during the day of April twenty-forth.

The details of this arrangement will be made verbally with you. For reasons which I think are obvious, I must ask that this meeting be kept as unpublicized as possible, and on this I am confident of your and these young ladies’ full cooperation. I am grateful to you for bringing this correspondence to my personal attention.” In fine condition, with trivial soiling. Accompanied by a packet of copied letters, the correspondence referenced by Eisenhower. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Amazing manuscript related to Why England Slept: “The persecution of the Jews aroused more animosity than the march at the Rhineland” 93. John F. Kennedy. Remarkable

hand-corrected typed manuscript with a lengthy handwritten passage at the conclusion, unsigned, nine pages, 7.75 x 11, no date. The long handwritten portion, penned on both sides of the final page, in part (spelling and grammar retained): “Democ can’t change its ideas overnight unless severely shocked—not shocked as Germany did not do anything that England did not regard as something that while unfortunate in name was allright in principle. The persecution of the Jews aroused more animosity than the march at the Rhineland…Frequent articles showing Ger[many] could not win any war etc & victory in World War gave feeling of confidence. Took time to change—Abyssinia same—not ready till Munich.

Up to 1936—good but have & reassured. Now they were converted but only to the need for it. Not willing to make sacrifices until 1938. This 1/2 attitude spelt disaster as…would take 3 years.

What’s the solution—acknowledge I dictator in changing P.O. & also in putting his energies and effort to work. How can you have democ complete. Looks as though you cant. They have not had our natural resources made them willing to accept it. Maybe in the future we will have England too rich & well off to accept the hardships in 1936.” In addition to this handwritten passage, Kennedy makes numerous pencil corrections and revisions throughout the manuscript. In overall fine condition, with some toning and small edge tears.

This is undoubtedly some type of draft related to John F. Kennedy’s 1940 Harvard thesis, Why England Slept, which was then published as a book with the encouragement of his father. The book examines the years leading up to World War II and the measures taken—or not taken—by England to extinguish the German threat before it developed into world war. Unlike most, he did not criticize Great Britain’s policy of appeasement toward Germany; the first example of German aggression came in March 1936 with their “march at the Rhineland,” an act that violated the Treaty of Versailles. Kennedy also alludes to the Abyssinia Crisis and Mussolini’s invasion of Ethiopia in 1935–36, and the Munich Agreement in 1938 by which England permitted the German annexation of the Sudetenland. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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President Kennedy embraces the next generation of Democrats

95. John F. Kennedy. Two items: a semi-glossy 10 x 8 cardstock photo of an infant peering up at a television showing President Kennedy delivering a speech, his gaze angled as if he’s watching the child, signed and inscribed in black ink, “For Marian—with best wishes, John Kennedy, May 1963”; and a TLS as president signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, May 13, 1963. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Holliday, in full: “Warmest thanks for your thoughtfulness in sending the photograph evidencing the success of your political guidance!

It is to be hoped, of course, that a Democratic President will command equally rapt attention in Marian’s later years.” Letter is affixed to a slightly larger toned onionskin sheet. Reverse of the photo bears collector’s ink notations indicating that the recipient is the pictured infant, Marian Holliday, at ten months of age. The letter is in very good condition, with slight tearing and paper loss to top edge, a uniform block of toning from previous display, and toned adhesive remnants to left and lower portions. The photo has a trivial crease and staple holes to lower left corner, and toned adhesive remnants to edges, otherwise fine condition. A one-of-a-kind pairing, charming in both appearance and tone.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Rare special edition of LIFE honoring JFK’s inauguration 96. John F. Kennedy. Souvenir edition of LIFE magazine entitled ‘Inaugural Spectacle,’ 8.25 x 11, published in 1961, signed and inscribed on the front cover in ink as president, “For Betty Proxmire—with very best wishes, John Kennedy.” The magazine commemorates JFK’s inauguration and features numerous images of the event throughout, as well as the complete text of his famous inaugural speech in which he implored the nation, ‘Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.’ In fine condition, with some scattered creases and ink in the signature and inscription a shade or two light. Very few signed copies of Kennedy’s memorable speech are known to exist, making this all the more desirable. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

Important labor rights Executive Order signing pen

97. John F. Kennedy. Esterbrook dipping pen used by President Kennedy to sign

Executive Order 10988, entitled ‘Employee-Management Cooperation in the Federal Service.’ The pen measures 6.25˝ long and features a black plastic grip with a Lucite handle imprinted with “The President—The White House.” The pen is mounted within a mat bearing descriptive calligraphy reading: “This pen was used by President John F. Kennedy in signing Executive Order Number 10988, January 17, 1962, and presented to Daniel P. Moynihan.” Also matted with a typescript copy of the first page of the executive order to an overall size of 15.5 x 19.75. The backing of the frame very loose but repairable, otherwise fine condition. This was an important pro-labor executive order recognizing the right of federal employees to collective bargaining; Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who would later become a senator, served as an assistant secretary of labor for policy in the Kennedy administration. Starting Bid $200

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98. John F. Kennedy. Partly-printed invitation filled out in another hand,

unsigned, one page, 5.75 x 3.75, December 13, 1962. In part: “Miss Lide is cordially invited to a reception to be held at The White House.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned presidential card. Starting Bid $200

“To Alfred Eisenstaedt, with admiration for his artistic genius in covering our 1960 campaign” 99. The Kennedys and Richard Nixon.

Remarkable combination of ballpoint signatures and inscriptions to one of America’s greatest photographers, “For Alfred Eisenstaedt, who like all artists makes it look easy—with esteem, John Kennedy, Hyannis 1960” and “I agree!

Jacqueline Kennedy,” on one side of off-white 6.25 x 8.75 album page, also signed and inscribed on the opposite side, “To Alfred Eisenstaedt, with admiration for his artistic genius in covering our 1960 campaign, from Richard Nixon, Oct 29, 1960.” In fine condition, with uniform toning.

Eisenstaedt photographed the Kennedy family in Hyannis multiple times after JFK’s nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate, visiting them in August and September. The photographer already had an established relationship with Nixon, having covered him throughout his vice presidency including a 1955 goodwill tour of the Caribbean and Central America. Eisenstaedt undoubtedly took some of the best photographs of Kennedy and Nixon, as he had an uncanny ability to capture them in relaxed, human moments. An extraordinary rarity from the 1960 campaign trail signed by two future presidents. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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100. Jacqueline Kennedy. Collection of seven mounted color photos and thirty-four color transparencies from Jacqueline Kennedy’s trip to Spain in 1966. Photos range in size from 7.5 x 7.25 to 10.5 x 13.5 and are affixed to larger mounts measuring between 13.5 x 15 and 16 x 20, and show Jackie traveling in a carriage with the Duchess of Alba, with the Duke of Alba, wearing a matador outfit, and at events with various others. The color transparencies measure about 2.25 x 2.25 and portray Kennedy during other portions of the trip, many of which show her with the same people. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Rare LBJ autograph letter: “Someday you can, may & should be our President” 101. Lyndon B. Johnson. Exceedingly rare ALS in pencil, signed “LBJ,” one page, 6 x 9, United States Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs letterhead, no date but circa 1958. Letter to “Frank,” Idaho Senator Frank Church. In full: “I told Drew Pearson yesterday I wanted him to help me get you a build up over the years that would get you the recognition your abilities deserve—Someday you can, may & should be our President.” Central vertical and horizontal folds and show-through from toned adhesive remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. This letter is quoted and discussed in both the third and fourth volumes of Robert A. Caro’s definitive biography The Years of Lyndon Johnson.

At the time LBJ wrote this letter he was Senate majority leader and Church, one of the youngest members in the Congress, had played a significant role in helping him write, revise, and pass the Civil Rights Act of 1957—the first civil rights legislation passed by Congress in over eighty years and one of Johnson’s dearest causes. Even though just 34 years old, Church was a shrewd politician and already had his eye on the presidency. By ingratiating himself to the powerful majority leader, Church utilized Washington’s unspoken pact of quid pro quo to quickly advance his career. Johnson appointed Church to the McClellan Committee as its investigation into Jimmy Hoffa and union corruption began, explicitly telling him that the widely covered hearings would ‘give him some good exposure.’ As soon as a vacancy on the Foreign Relations Committee arose LBJ appointed him to that too, bypassing several senators with greater seniority to fill the sought-after post.

However, their alliance disintegrated during the 1960 Democratic primaries and presidential campaign. With Kennedy and Johnson vying for the nomination, Church pledged his support to JFK after the Kennedys secured him the high-profile position of keynote speaker at the 1960 Democratic National Convention. Flattery aside, this was something LBJ could not offer.

Church did eventually run for president in 1976 but despite defeating Jimmy Carter in a handful of primaries he was not close to winning the nomination; many expected him to be named the Democratic candidate for vice president, but Carter thought their personalities would clash.

Overall, this letter by Johnson is remarkable in all respects: between its rarity and content revealing Johnson’s political cunning, it is the quintessential LBJ piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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102. Lyndon B. Johnson. Rare ANS as president on an official

4 x 2.25 card embossed with the presidential seal, no date. Note to Robert Perry in Bethesda Naval Hospital. In full: “To Bob—Sorry to hear of your going in the hospital! Take care—get well—Hurry back—Our best always, Lyndon B. Johnson.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the official White House transmittal slip addressed in type to Perry at the hospital as well as the original envelope for the card bearing the same embossed presidential seal on the flap. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

105. Richard Nixon. TLS as

103. Lyndon B. Johnson. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 23 x 19, July 10, 1965. President Johnson appoints Margaret C. Goebel of Michigan as “a Member of the Civil Defense Advisory Council for the term expiring January 12, 1968.” Signed at the conclusion by President Johnson and countersigned by Secretary of State Dean Rusk. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact.

Permanently affixed to a same-size mount. In very good condition, with some chipping and toning to edges, and scattered surface marks and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

president signed “RN,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, October 5, 1971. Letter to Samuel F. Pryor, in full: “Rose Mary has called to my attention your kind letter and the transcript of the radio interview you gave shortly before my July 15 announcement that I would visit the People’s Republic of China. Needless to say, I was delighted to learn that we have been thinking along similar lines and I greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness in letting me know of your support for our efforts.” Several horizontal folds (one passing through the bottom of the signature), a crease to upper right, trivial toning to edges, and a small tear to right edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

104. Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson. Four unsigned invitations: a partly-printed invitation filled out in another hand from “The President and Mrs. Johnson” for The White House Festival of Arts on June 14, 1965; an engraved invitation for a reception held “In honor of The President of the United States and Mrs. Johnson”; an engraved invitation for a reception “Under the patronage of The President of the United States and Mrs. Johnson” on March 19, 1965; and a printed invitation from “Mrs. Lyndon Baines Johnson” for a dinner and performance on April 4, 1965. In overall fine condition, with ownership notations, and a rusty paperclip mark to bottom edge of April 4th invitation. Accompanied by an original transmittal envelope and a White House visitor’s entrance guest pass. Starting Bid $200

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106. Richard Nixon. Appeal-

ing matte-finish 10.75 x 14 portrait of Nixon as the vice-president, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To His Excellency Wilhelm Munthe de Morgenstierne, with admiration for the forty seven years of distinguished service which have earned for him title—Mr. Diplomat—from his friend, Richard Nixon.” Framed to an overall size of 12.75 x 16. In fine condition, with a few light spots, a crease to lower right corner, and trivial skipping to the signature. Munthe de Morgenstierne served as Norway’s ambassador to the United States from 1942 until his retirement in 1958. A large, extensively inscribed photo of the future president. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

107. Richard and Pat Nixon. Three unsigned items: a printed invitation from “The President and Mrs. Nixon” for a reception held at The White House on January 21, 1969; a printed invitation for a ball in honor of “The President of the United States and Mrs. Nixon”; and a printed menu card filled out in another hand for a dinner at The White House on March 25, 1971. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned RSVP card for the first invitation. Starting Bid $200

Rare twice-signed check 108. Gerald Ford. Un-

common personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed in another hand, payable to Gerald Ford for $5, September 19, 1992, endorsed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Ford, “Endorsed for deposit only to Gerald R. Ford Foundation, Gerald R. Ford.” In fine condition, with expected bank stamps affecting the lower tips of the bottom signature. Checks signed by the 38th president are seldom encountered, making this twice-signed example a highly desirable piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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109. Gerald Ford. TLS as

president signed “Jerry,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, September 26, 1975. Letter to his brother Richard Ford, in part: “You will find enclosed the 1975-76 Grand Rapids Civic Theatre patron ticket.

Will you please work out some arrangement with Jim whereby you and Ellen and Jim and Barb can share this patron ticket. Betty and I were pleased to contribute to the Civic Theatre, but we do want use to be made of the ticket.” Ford adds a postscript, initialed “J,” in full: “About when can I expect the debenture interest on Fort Pt?” In fine condition. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

110. Ronald and Nancy Reagan. Four unsigned invitations: a printed invitation from “The President and Mrs. Reagan” for a reception at The White House on June 23, 1982; a pair of printed invitations from “Mrs. Reagan” for receptions at The White House held on May 16, 1985, and May 15, 1986; and a printed invitation to honor the arrival of “The President of the Republic of Peru and Mrs. Belaunde” from November of 1982. In overall fine condition, with slight soiling to the 1986 invitation. Accompanied by an unsigned RSVP card for the first invitation. Starting Bid $200

111. George Bush. Three letters signed

as vice president, each addressed to Everett Fisher. The first, a TLS, signed “George B,” on an embossed 6.25 x 4.25 vice presidential card, November 22, 1983, in part: “Thank you for that very thoughtful letter and those kind words about Barbara’s appearance before the Republican Roundtable of Greenwich.

She loved being with you”; second, an ALS, signed “George,” both sides of an embossed 6.25 x 4.25 vice presidential card, July 20, 1985, in part: “Thanks for yours of July 11th and, again, for your support for the Fund. I still wish we could get to the Walker Cup matches but no avail. I agree on population control”; and a TLS, signed “George,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 1, 1985, in part: “I just learned of your generous contribution to the Fund for America’s Future. Your friendship and continuing support are very important to Barbara and me, and you know you have our deepest thanks for this new commitment to us.” Bush adds postscripts to the 1983 letter, “See you in Pine Valley, I hope,” and to the August letter, “This is the formal thanks—,” adding his initials to the latter, “GB.” In overall fine condition, with a stray ink mark to right edge of the August letter. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection.

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Sesame Street Big Bird book signed during the 2012 campaign 113. Barack Obama. Ses-

112. George W. Bush. Souvenir typescript of President Bush’s statement on September 11, 2001, two pages, 5.75 x 9.25, signed at the conclusion in black felt tip. In part: “Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. The victims were in airplanes or in their offices—secretaries, business men and women, military and federal workers. Moms and dads. Friends and neighbors. Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror. The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing, have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness and a quiet, unyielding anger. These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong.” In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

ame Street children’s coloring and puzzle booklet entitled ‘Hip Hip Hooray for Dot to Dots, Mazes, and More,’ 32 pages, 8 x 10.25, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Yes we can!

Barack Obama.”

In fine condition, with a few mild creases to the cover, some irregular ink adhesion to signature, and a a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Signed at a campaign event in Ohio on October 17, 2012, and accompanied by color copies of the event ticket and an image of Obama giving an address. This unusual format relates to the famous campaign controversy that began earlier in October when President Obama’s Republican challenger Mitt Romney said he would defund PBS, home to the classic TV show. This evolved into the catchy ‘killing Big Bird’ trope used to criticize Romney throughout the rest of the campaign. Starting Bid $200

Supremely rare Clinton Library dedication photo signed by the four living former presidents 114. Four Presidents. Extremely rare color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Presidents Jimmy Carter, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush at the dedication of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum in 2004, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Cory—Best wishes, Bill Clinton,” “To Cory, Best wishes, G. W. Bush,” “George Bush 41,” and “J. Carter.” A somewhat noticeable crease to the lower right corner and a trivial brush to Clinton’s signature, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a card from the Bush White House imprinted, “With the Compliments of The President.” This was originally obtained by an employee of Governor Mike Huckabee’s office who was able to obtain the signatures through connections there; when the original recipient dropped the photo off at the White House to be signed in 2007, Karl Rove’s assistant told him that it was the only photo from the opening that they had been asked to sign. This is at the very least an exceedingly rare fully signed photo from the event, if not entirely one-of-a-kind. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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115. Abraham Lincoln and William H. Seward

116. Rutherford and Lucy Hayes

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118. Benjamin Harrison Starting Bid $200

122. Edith Bolling Wilson Starting Bid $200

119. Theodore Roosevelt

120. William H. Taft and Herbert Hoover

121. Woodrow Wilson

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123. Calvin Coolidge Starting Bid $200

126 Herbert Hoover Starting Bid $200

117. Grover Cleveland

124. Herbert Hoover Starting Bid $200

127. Harry S. Truman Starting Bid $200

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125. Herbert Hoover Starting Bid $200

128. Harry S. Truman Starting Bid $200

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129. Harry S. Truman

130. Dwight D. Eisenhower

131. Dwight D. Eisenhower

132. John F. Kennedy

133. Jacqueline Kennedy

134. Jacqueline Kennedy

135. Lyndon B. Johnson

136. Richard Nixon

137. Richard Nixon

138. Richard Nixon

139. Gerald Ford

140. Gerald Ford

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141. Gerald Ford Starting Bid $200

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142. Gerald Ford Starting Bid $200

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143. Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter Starting Bid $200

144. Ronald Reagan Starting Bid $200

146. Ronald and Nancy Reagan

147. George and George W. Bush

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148. Bill Clinton

149. Bill Clinton

150. Bill Clinton

151. Bill Clinton

152. George W. Bush

153. George W. Bush

154. George W. and Laura Bush

155. Barack Obama

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156. Barack Obama Starting Bid $200

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157. Four Presidents Starting Bid $200

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158. Presidents Starting Bid $200

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American Revolution Scarce 1848 Force engraving of the Declaration of Independence 160. Declaration of Independence.

Striking rice paper engraving of the Declaration of Independence, 25.5 x 29, printed by Peter Force in 1848 for inclusion in his series American Archives, beginning, “In Congress, July 4, 1776. The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (as issued) and expected mild mirroring of ink. By 1820, the original Declaration of Independence had seriously deteriorated due to inappropriate handling and storage, creating an immediate need for a facsimile reproduction. Commissioned by John Quincy Adams, William J. Stone engraved a copperplate by lifting ink directly from the original and creating a perfect copy. He printed 201 before placing the plate in storage for safekeeping.

Twenty years later, in 1843, Peter Force was commissioned by Congress to print a series of books—now known as the American Archives—featuring the founding documents of the United States. For the occasion, the Stone engraving was removed from storage and used to produce new copies on rice paper, distinguished from the original by an engraving in the lower left corner “W.J. Stone S.C. Washn.” Printed in 1848, each copy was folded into the first volume of the fifth series of books. After printing, the plate was again retired, now residing with the original Declaration at the National Archives. Congress authorized the printing of 1500 copies of American Archives, but subscriptions for the elaborate edition were disappointing, and in the end many fewer copies—perhaps only 500—were issued. Most were folded and bound into Volume I, Series Five.

A magnificent and extremely well-preserved example. Starting Bid $1000

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161. Declaration of Independence. Fac-

simile copy of the first printing of the Declaration of Independence, 15.5 x 19.5, produced

by R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company in 1970 from an original Dunlap broadside. On the reverse at the lower margin is printed, “Facsimile Reproduced by R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company, The Lakeside Press from the original owned by Ira G. Corn, Jr. and Joseph P. Driscoll.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

162. Declaration of Independence.

Impressive engraving entitled “The Declaration of Independence and Portraits of the Presidents,” 15.5 x 19.5, published by Illman & Sons of Philadelphia circa late 1850s. The print features the text of the Declaration of Independence and facsimile signatures of the signers surrounded by images of the first fifteen presidents, from Washington through Buchanan. Framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 23.5. In fine condition, with trivial soiling. Starting Bid $200

164.

John Dunlap. Important

Philadelphia printer responsible for producing the first copies of the Declaration of Independence (1747–1812). Partlyprinted document headed “Printed by John Dunlap,” one page, 6.5 x 16.75, January 6, 1776. An agreement in which Randal Chambers and James Chambers remit forty pounds to the sheriff of Cumberland County on the condition that Randal appear before the court later in the month.

In very good condition, with repaired separations to toned horizontal folds and chipping to edges.

Starting Bid $200

163. Declaration of Independence. Ornate tapestry honoring the Declaration of Independence, 23 x 19, featuring the text of the founding document and facsimile signatures of its signers.

Mounted and framed to an overall size of 25 x 22.5. In very good condition, with stains to the center and some fraying to edges.

Starting Bid $200

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Returning an English ship captured by an illegal French privateer during the height of the ‘Citizen Genet affair’ 165. Connecticut: Samuel Huntington. ALS signed “S— H—,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, September 3, 1793. Letter to John Temple, the British consul-general to the United States, concerning the return of an English ship seized by an illegal French privateer. In full: “I am this day honore’d with your letter of the 29th Ulto. by Capt Robert Barry; & agreeably to your desire have restored to him the Brig. Nancy with all the Appurtenances & Cargo that were found on board at the time she was taken into Custody by Government.” Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with partial separations to intersecting folds repaired with tape to reverse.

This letter alludes to the Citizen Genet Affair, in which the French ambassador Charles Genet began to issue privateering commissions to Americans, allowing them to seize British merchant ships and their cargo for personal profit under the approval and protection of the French government. This violated President George Washington’s wish to remain neutral between all international parties, thus this letter—two privateers had captured the British brig ‘Nancy’ while en route to Philadelphia from Jamaica, and brought it to New London, Connecticut, to have it refitted. Huntington, as governor of the state, dispatched a party of militia to take the ship back so it could be returned to its rightful owner. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

166. Connecticut: William Williams. Early Revo-

lutionary War–dated ADS, signed three times, “Wm. Williams,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 7.5, August 24, 1775. Pay order to Treasurer John Lawrence. In part: “Pay Capt. Daniel Dewey the sum of sixty Dollars… being the just sum and amount due to the non Comn. officers & Soldiers of his Company, as the reward engaged them by Act of Assembly, for Training.” Signed at the conclusion by Williams and countersigned by John Clark. The reverse is also signed twice by Williams and bears six lines in his hand ordering additional payment.

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

167. Connecticut: Roger Sherman. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1721–1793) who was the only man to also sign the Articles of Association, the Articles of Confederation, and the US Constitution.

ADS, signed “Roger Sherman Justice of Peace,” one page, 7.5 x 4.75, no date but circa 1757. Record of a meeting at which licenses for pubs were granted. In part: “At a meeting of the Civil Authority Selectmen Constables and Grand Jurors in the Town of New Milford…Messrs. Daniel Bostwick, David Noble, Joseph Waller, David Smith, Samuel Canfield, Justus Miles, and Nathan Hawley…were Nominated to keep Houses of Publick Entertainment in said New Milford for the Ensuing Year.”

Central vertical and horizontal folds with tiny repaired edge separations and some light scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait of Sherman. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 56 | January 13, 2016 | American Revolution

The Connecticut founding father analyzes “the nature of true holiness”

168. Connecticut: Roger Sherman. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 10, June 28, 1790. Lengthy letter to theologian

Samuel Hopkins in which he addresses numerous religious criticisms and bears insight into his own philosophical musing, in part: “I have lately read your book on the nature of true holiness, and approve the Sentiments, except in two points, which do not appear to me well founded and which I think may have a bad tendency. One is on the nature of Self-love. The other ‘that it is the duty of a person to be willing to give up his eternal…interest for the glory of God.’ I have also read a manuscript dialogue, between a Calvinist & a Semi-Calvinist on the latter Subject, of which it is Said you are the Authr. I have carefully attended to these Subjects, and shall Submit to your consideration the result of my enquiries.”

Archival tape repairs to hinge, and scattered areas of staining and light toning not affecting legibility, otherwise fine condition. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce 1775 pay order by two important Connecticut patriots 169. Connecticut: William Williams and Jonathan Trumbull. ADS, signed “Wm. Williams” and “Jno.

Trumbull,” one page both sides, 7 x 3, September 8, 1775. Williams pens a pay order to Robert Patrick in the amount of nine pounds; Trumbull pens two lines on the reverse ordering a payment to Ebenezer Loomis. Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, ink erosion to a few letters, and show-through from writing to opposing sides. Williams was a merchant and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut.

Trumbull was governor of Connecticut and the only colonial governor to side with the Americans during the Revolution; he dedicated his state’s resources to the cause of independence, often financing the purchase of supplies during shortages. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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170. Connecticut: Oliver Wolcott. Autograph endorsement signed “Oliver Wolcott,” dated January 6, 1756, penned on the reverse of a pay order issued to Treasurer Joseph Talcott of Connecticut, one page, 4 x 7.5, December 3, 1755. The pay order, in part: “Pay to Oliver Wolcott of Litchfield ten pounds lawfull money for his tendering to Justice Lemuel Little…for his uttering false Bills.” His endorsement, in full: “I Do hereby convey the Profits of the within Order to Doctr. Thomas Little of Litchfield for Value recd.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, light soiling, and expected document wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

171. Connecticut: George Wythe. Law professor who was

first of the seven Virginia signatories of the United States Declaration of Independence (1726–1806). ADS, signed “Wythe fr the Pl.,” one page, 8 x 6.25, July 1747. Legal document concerning an unpaid business debt.

In part: “The aforesaid Defendant, not regarding his Promise and Undertaking aforesaid…but contriving and fraudulently intending craftily and subtilly to deceive and defraud the aforesaid Plaintiffs in this Particular, hath not yet paid.”

Intersecting folds, staining to the left margin, and show-through from docketing to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Wythe played a significant role in American history as a mentor of the likes of Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, and Henry Clay. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Supplies to make “Cloathing for the Negroes who I suppose by this time Quite Naked” 172. Delaware: Caesar Rodney. Signer of the Declaration of Indepen-

dence from Delaware (1728–1784) who served in the Continental Congress and as an officer of the Delaware militia. Scarce ALS signed “Caesar Rodney,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, June 12, 1770. Letter to his brother Thomas Rodney, written from Philadelphia. In part: “Am very Well. Cannot yet say when I shall Return, But have Little Reason to Expect to leave this place before next Sunday week, which is a week longer than I Expected when I wrote you last—being determined to have my business Effectually done if possible. Upon Tryal I found it impossible to Get a House keeper in this Town that would by any Means Suit me. Therefore have sent Molly Rush down by Bell, She having Shown a great Inclination. I have sent by Bell two pieces of Ozenbrigs, one of fifty yards & one of Twenty two yards for Cloathing for the Negroes who I suppose by this time Quite Naked—Hope you take Care to get it as soon as Bell gets down, and Molly has promised to go immediately to making it up. Billy Rodney wrote to me concerning Lock…You may tell him that Called upon Daniel Robinson to know what he would give, and that neither him or any other person will give him so much as twenty pounds.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds with cleanly repaired separations to horizontal folds, some light spreading and mirroring to ink, and a couple areas of trivial ink erosion. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

174. Delaware: George Read. Signer of the Dec-

173. Delaware: Thomas McKean. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1734–1817) who later became involved in Pennsylvania politics. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Tho. M:Kean,” one page, 21 x 12, July 10, 1806. As governor of Pennsylvania, McKean grants Charles Willing “a certain tract of land, called ‘Clownish’ situate in…Tioga County…containing Eleven hundred Acres.” Boldly signed in the upper left corner by Governor McKean.

Also signed on the reverse by Timothy Matlack, the engrosser of the Declaration of Independence. The crisp white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and scattered soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

laration of Independence from Delaware (1733– 1798) who also signed the Constitution. ADS signed “Geo: Read Atty: General,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, November 1771. In part: “The Grand Inquest for our Sovereign Lord the King who now is and the body of Kent County upon this oath and affirmation respectively Do Present That Charles Willims…with Force and Arms in and upon one Martha Talbot…did make an Assault…then and there did beat wound and ill treat so that of her life it was greatly despaired.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), partial separations to central horizontal fold, and uniform toning. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Outstandingly rare autograph letter by Georgia’s Lyman Hall 175. Georgia: Lyman Hall. Signer of the Dec-

laration of Independence from Georgia (1724–1790) who went on to serve as governor of the state. Extremely rare ALS signed “L. Hall,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, November 20, 1786.

Letter to George Jones, the treasurer of Georgia.

In full: “I had ordered last Spring or begin’g of Summer a payment to be made on my bond to the public.

Mr. Milton, who was to have made the paym’t now Informs me that he applyed to you in Company with Mr. Andrew & that you said the bond was not in your office. Mr. Cuthbert told me he Del’d it over to you (according to best of my Remembrance) pray look over the copy of the rec’t you gave Mr. Cuthbert—if not in your office, pray write me a line & acquaint me if you know where it is. Sh’d you on review find it in your office, please acquaint Col Milton who will make paym’t accord’g to our agreement & you’l please Inclose as at the time he made his application. This ought to be done before the Meeting of the House.”

Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Hall’s hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creases, and paper loss to second integral address leaf from seal removal.

Hall was two years removed from his position as governor by this point, having returned to his original occupation as a physician. He is among the rarest of all Declaration signers and autograph letters signed are certainly the most desirable format obtainable. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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176. Georgia: George Walton. Manuscript DS, signed “Geo.

Walton,” one page, 12.75 x 7.75, December 21, 1785. As chief justice of Georgia, Walton issues a legal document directing the sheriffs of the state to aid in the recovery of a debt. Signed on the left side beneath the small paper seal. In very good condition, with overall mirroring of ink, show-through from docketing to reverse, and Walton’s signature a couple shades light. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

177. Maryland: Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Lengthy ALS signed “Ch. Carroll of Carrollton,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, May 31, 1812. Letter to his son-in-law Richard Carton. In part: “I rec’d this evening yr letter of yesterday by Mr. Woodville. The court of appeals is sitting on the eastern shore & Mr. Chase attends it, the session will last about a fortnight the deeds (Lease) to Suter, and the deed to Mr. Conckly I will take with me to the Manor and about the middle of June, I will take them with me to Baltimore & execute them before judge Nickolson or the magistrates of their city—Mr. Woodville will return tomorrow on the packet, and deliver to you this letter covering the power I have executed.” Second page bears a lengthy statement by Carroll about the execution of the deeds mentioned as well as a message written by his daughter Mary. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered foxing and soiling, and repaired paper loss from seal removal affecting a couple words of the letter.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

178. Massachusetts: Robert Treat Paine. Partly-printed DS,

signed “Rob. Treat Paine,” one page, 11 x 17.75, March 2, 1780.

Legal document regarding a real estate dispute filled out entirely in Paine’s hand and signed at the conclusion. In part: “Be it remembered, That Robert Treat Paine Esqr Attorney General for the Government and People of the Massachusetts Bay in New England and in their behalf complains of John Vassal.” An additional slip was affixed to the lower left corner to provide more space for Paine to fill out the lengthy complaint. In very good condition, with fragile intersecting folds with small areas of paper loss at intersections affecting a few words, overall toning, and some show-through from docketing to reverse.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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179.

Massachusetts: Elbridge Gerry. Two letters: first

is a Revolutionary War–dated draft ALS signed “E. Gerry,” one page, 8 x 6.75, February 11, 1780. In part: “Agreeable to yr Commission, with which we were honored to represent yr state in the Convention lately held in this City, we embrace yr earliest Opportunity of reporting their proceedings, & request you to communicate yr same yr General Assembly with yr greatest respect.” Second is an ALS signed “E. Gerry,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, November 29, 1791. Letter to his wife. In part: “I have just arrived…at Mr. Rickets where there is a room full of company. I have by compulsion seen the gentleman but am not in a habit to see the ladies and shall keep myself retired…If the weather will permit I shall leave town for Philadelphia tomorrow.” In overall fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature) and scattered foxing to the second letter. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Twice-signed Hancock appointment issued shortly after his surprise resignation 180. Massachusetts: John Hancock. Partly-print-

ed DS, one page, 11 x 17, February 11, 1785. Hancock appoints James Endicott of Stoughton “to be one of the Justices to keep the Peace in the County of Suffolk.” Signed at the bottom by Hancock and countersigned by secretary John Avery, and also signed a second time, “John Hancock, Esq.” Handsomely mounted, double-matted, and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 30.5 x 25. Document has been professionally backed and is in very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single stroke of signature, show-through from docketing on reverse, repaired paper loss along top edge, and scattered toning.

The paper seal is toned and worn, but intact. Despite the flaws, Hancock’s larger signature remains quite bold and, of course, instantly recognizable. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Hancock writes on stormy seas amidst the Revolution 181. Massachusetts: John Hancock. Boldly penned Revolutionary War-dated ALS, one page, 6.75 x 9, October 5, 1780. Letter to John Brown Esq, in part: “The weather proves so exceedingly bad, & the boats so very cold that I am confident the Gentlemen would rather be incommoded by going to the castle this Day, I shall therefore hope for the pleasure of your & the other Gentlemen’s company on the Island some more agreeable day next week.” Intersecting mailing folds (one through a single letter of signature), scattered toning (mostly to edges), some stray ink flecks, and mild show-through from red wax seal on reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Hancock is more than likely referring to Castle Island, where Fort Castle William guarded Boston Harbor off South Boston.

It is no surprise that he would forego a trip anywhere on the day in question as the 1780 Atlantic hurricane season was extraordinarily destructive. Three different hurricanes, all in October, each caused at least 1,000 deaths. Three weeks after writing this letter, the weather had cleared, and at the first meeting of the General Court on October 25, 1780, Hancock took his constitutional oath of office as the first governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attractively and boldly penned, and highly presentable, this is as pristine a one-page, war-dated Hancock ALS as you could hope to find. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

182. New Hampshire: Josiah Bartlett. ALS signed “Josiah Bartlett,” one page, 7.25 x 9, July 16, 1791. Letter to Massachusetts Governor John Hancock, written while serving as governor of New Hampshire. In full: “I have the honor of receiving yours of the 11th of June last enclosing a Copy of an act of the Legislature of Massachusetts ‘for Regulating the fishery in Connecticut River’ and shall take the first opportunity to lay the same before the Legislature of this State.” Intersecting folds, some mild staining, paper loss to one corner tip, and toned adhesive remnants to one edge, otherwise fine condition. A fabulous association between two of New England’s most prominent signers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Extremely rare 1776 document from two of New Jersey’s signers

183. New Jersey: John Hart and Abraham Clark. Exceedingly rare Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “John Hart” and “Abra. Clark,” one page, 7.5 x 5.5, March 2, 1776. Document addressed to the Treasurers of the Provincial Congress. In full (spelling and grammar retained): “This is to certify that Caleb Camp hath attented as a Deputy in Provintial Congress in New Jersey, sixty days in this and a siting at Trenton in October last for which he is intitiuled to receive Nineteen pounds twelve shillings proclamation.” Document is also signed on the reverse by Silas Condict and docketed by Caleb Camp. Professionally silked on the reverse. In very good condition, with repaired partial separations to intersecting folds, a small area of paper loss to upper right affecting a single word, light show-through from docketing to reverse, and trivial ink erosion to paraph of Clark’s signature. A true rarity, this official Provincial Congress document bears the most important year in American history as well as the signatures of two signers of the Declaration of Independence. Previously held in the noted collection of Philip D. Sang. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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184. New Jersey: Francis Hopkinson. Revolutionary War– dated partly-printed DS, signed “F. Hopkinson,” one page, 8.5 x 4.25, March 31, 1779. Continental loan interest certificate. In full: “At Thirty Days Sight of this Fourth Bill, First, Second and Third not paid, pay to Jonathan Day or Order, Twenty-four Dollars, in One Hundred and Twenty Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Hopkinson as treasurer of loans and countersigned by Nathaniel Appleton as commissioner of the Continental Loan Office of Massachusetts. In very good condition, with intersecting folds overall wrinkling, chipping to edges, and scattered staining and soiling; the area bearing Hopkinson’s bold signature is quite clean. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

185. New York: William Floyd. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York (1734–1821) who served in both the Continental Congress and US Congress. Revolutionary War–dated ADS, signed “Wm: Floyd,” one page, 8.25 x 4.5, June 4, 1781. A promissory note, in part: “I do hereby Obligate myself to pay or Cause to be paid all such sum of Money both principle and Interest in specie as the Bearer Mr. William Phillips shall give his Receipt for on the Back of this Obligation.” Reverse bears several notations in other hands recording payments received. Affixed at the right edge to a slightly larger cardstock sheet. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light show-through from writing to reverse sides. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Disputed 1767 purchase of “Raw Brass Indian Kettles” 186. New York: Philip Livingston. ALS signed

“Phil. Livingston,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 10, November 28, 1767. Letter to Philadelphia merchants Messrs Baynton, Wharton & Morgan. In part: “The first Accounts of that Affair gave me great Concern, not on my own Acco:t but for you & your families any man of the least Humanity Cannot help feeling on such Occasions. It gives me real pleasure to find you are still of Opinion that after paying all your debts, something handsome will be left & heartily & Sincerely wish it may prove so. You are most undoubtedly mistaken in telling Mr. Hicks that you had no concern with Mr. VerPlank. The kettles I bo:t of him for your Acco:t & on your Credit Entirely & I did not mean to charge you any Comm:s on the same…but you insisted on it and then I did charge it…A Comm:s of 2 1/2 per cent would hardly tempt me to buy goods payable at a distant period and to insure the debt…There can be no reason assigned why I should pay the money out of my pocket, not having had any view in the whole transaction but to serve your interest.” An account at the end of the letter records the goods involved in the dispute, including “2 Casks Raw Brass Indian Kettles” and “A Parcell of Wire for Ditto.” Some small repaired edge separations to intersecting folds, some circular stains from the seal, and a few areas of repaired paper loss to the last page (affecting a couple words), otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“What think you of our friend Paine? He seems to have set all Europe by the Ears” 187. New York: Lewis Morris. Important landowner and signer of the Declaration of

Independence from New York (1726–1798). ALS signed “Lewis Morris,” one page, 7.25 x 12.25, September 19, 1791. Letter to his son. In part: “What think you of our friend Paine he seems to have set all Europe by the Ears in my opinion it will turn out in favor of this Country as we are at present the only part of the world where peace good order and liberty is to be found. God grant it may continue, a day or two ago a Vessel came from the French West Indies in order to apply to Congress for arms and ammunition I think it will be wise in us not to interfere in any of their quarrels.” Some small edge separations to folds and chipping to edges slightly affecting a few words, otherwise fine condition. Earlier that year Thomas Paine had published Rights of Man, defending the French Revolution while encouraging the people of England to overthrow the monarchy. As a result of the uproar in England, Paine was tried in absentia and convicted for seditious libel against the Crown; he evaded punishment by never returning to the country. Extraordinary content in this rare autograph letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

188. Pennsylvania: George Clymer. ADS, signed “Geo. Clymer,”

one page, 7.25 x 1.75, May 4, 1793. Brief receipt, in full: “Received of Mr. William Tilton Twenty dollars on accot. of his collections.” Backed and professionally inlaid into a larger off-white sheet. Restored to very good condition, with a repaired separation to the central vertical fold, repaired paper loss to the bottom edge, and scattered staining and soiling affecting the very end of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

189. Pennsylvania: Benjamin Franklin. English cloth tex-

tile kerchief honoring Benjamin Franklin, 17.75 x 15.5, depicting “Dr. B. Franklin’s Maxims or Moral Pictures of Youth, B. Franklin.

L.L.D F.R.S.” Mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 27.75 x 25.75. In very good condition, with scattered foxing and fading to image. A similar handkerchief held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago is identified as circa 1795. Oversized.

Starting Bid $300

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Signed in Philadelphia amidst the Constitutional Convention

190. Pennsylvania: Benjamin Franklin. Vellum manuscript DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 15.75 x 13.5, June 11, 1787. Land

grant issued by the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in which Manuel Solliday receives “a Certain Tract of Land called ‘Manuelston’ Situate on the West bank of Brodheads Creek in Northampton County.” Crisply signed on the left side by Franklin as president of the Supreme Executive Council, and countersigned at the conclusion by James Trimble. The white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains partly intact, with outward points torn and absent. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered light staining and soiling, and a small area of paper loss to lower edge. Franklin’s large signature is a wonderful example that remains bright and bold.

Franklin served as the sixth and longest-running president of the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a position he held from October 18, 1875, to November 5, 1788. The Constitutional Convention was taking place in Philadelphia at the time Franklin signed this document, and he would soon be appointed to the ‘Grand Committee’ that was in charge of negotiating a consensus between the various factions of delegates. An excellent document from this momentous period of American history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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The supremely rare Pennsylvania signer

191. Pennsylvania: George Taylor. Colonial ironmaster and

a signer of the Declaration of Independence as a representative of Pennsylvania (1716–1781). His ironworks supplied cannon balls to the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Extremely rare partial manuscript DS, signed “Geo. Taylor,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 6.25, April 22, 1774. Conclusion of an agreement through which Henry Vanderspiegel sells Taylor “for & in consideration of the Sum of One Hundred & Sixty pounds…all his Messuage House & Improvements in The Town of Northampton…It is the Intention of the parties to the within agreement that the Two Last payments shall not bear Interest.”

Signed at the conclusion by both Vanderspiegel and Taylor, as well as Thomas Craig and Charles Craig as witnesses. Bottom portion of the document is absent. In very good condition, with light show-through from writing to opposing sides. In 1774 Taylor joined the Northampton County Committee of Correspondence, an early revolutionary political group that operated locally, and he was elected to the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly the following year. Although he was not initially a delegate to the Continental Congress, he was appointed to it as a replacement after five Pennsylvania Loyalists delegates were forced to resign. Taylor is considered one of the rarest of all Declaration signers.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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192. Pennsylvania: Robert Morris. Important

financier who signed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution (1734–1806).

Revolutionary War– dated ALS signed “Robt. Morris,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, September 23, 1779.

Letter to Mr. Stacey Hepburn. In part: “I have already wrote you fully by this conveyance the present only serves to cover Capt.

Stephen Hopkins’s draft on Jos. Dorsius for Two hundred Dollars which I supplied to relieve him from distress on finding that he was taken in Mr. Dorius’s service & bore a good character, I doubt not it will be paid. I also supplied a Mr. Thos. Cheney another of Mr. Dorsius’s people with a hundred pounds the 8 Jany last…I now desire he will either pay you or protect the draft. If he will not write me and furnish my accounts I shall think it the most ungratefull treatment I have ever met with.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creases, and a bit of soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare medical receipt by the noted physician of the Revolution

193. Pennsylvania: Benjamin Rush. Signer of the Decla-

ration of Independence and surgeon general of the Continental Army (1746–1813). ADS, signed “Benj. Rush,” one page, 6.25 x 4, 1796–1797. Medical bill and receipt payment. In full: “1796 Miss Betsy Cadwallider Dr to Benj’n Rush; Novr 1797 January February medicines, and attendance to herself. £11:5:0 June 7th 1797 Rec’d in full, Benj’n Rush.” In very good condition, with two vertical folds, scattered toning and soiling, and tape repairs on reverse to two small separations at top of folds. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Pleased that “peace shall take place” after the War of 1812 194. Rhode Island: William Ellery. ALS signed “Wm. Ellery,” one

page, 7.75 x 9.5, March 23, 1815. Letter to his daughter Philadelphia Ellery, penned in the wake of the end of the War of 1812. In part: “I…am glad to find that Belinda is willing to perform her promise to live with us when peace shall take place…the weather has been so cold since you wrote your letter and the roads so bad, and made worse by the snow that fell last night, that it is impossible for me to fix upon the time when I shall be at Providence….Your brother W., and wife and daughter attended

by Edward Channing arrived at Newport last Saturday…Be yourself at Providence as soon as you conveniently can.” After news of family members, who are coming to Newport, Ellery notes that “Mr. Timmy has gone again to Hartford, and does not mean to live at Newport, the air there not suiting his health so well as that of the country.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in his own hand. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, small restored area of seal-related loss at left edge, and the once-removed signature and sentiment now skillfully replaced (along with a square area of paper to its immediate right).

Ellery’s daughter was born in November 1776—mere months after he signed the Declaration of Independence—and she was given a particularly appropriate, patriotic name. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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195. Rhode Island: William Ellery. ALS signed “Wm. Ellery Sup: L. H.,” one

page, 6.25 x 8, March 21, 1797. Letter to noted Revolutionary War General and Superintendent of Lighthouses in Connecticut Jedediah Huntington, written by Ellery in his capacity as superintendent of lighthouses in Rhode Island. In part: “The Commissr. of the Revenue informing me…that your stock of Oil was reduced to three months supply, and directing me to ship to you 950 gall’s by the middle of this month, I have engaged some Oil at New Bedford…If you should be in immediate want I think it would be advisable to get Capt. Maltbie to fetch it in the Cutter to New London. This mode of obtaining it would be the cheapest, most expeditious and certain.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

197. South Carolina: Thomas Heyward, Jr. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1746–1809) who

was taken prisoner by the British during the siege of Charleston and held for about a year. Partly-printed DS, signed “Tho. Heyward Jnr.,” one page, 12.25 x 7.75, August 12, 1788. A summons issued to a sheriff, commanding him to “attach the Body of John Todd, wheresoever he may be found…to be and appear before the Justices of the said State…to answer to The State aforesaid of a Plea of Trespass on the Case and so forth to the Damage of the said State one hundred & forty Pounds Sterling.” Boldly signed on the left side below the affixed white paper seal. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a bit of brushing and feathering to ink in the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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German flute sheet music from the exceptionally rare signer 198. South Carolina: Arthur Middleton. Signer of the Declara-

tion of Independence from South Carolina (1742–1787) who succeeded his father, Henry Middleton, in the Continental Congress; the elder Middleton had resigned as he opposed declaring independence.

Title page for the sheet music booklet entitled ‘Six Sonatas or Duets for Two German Flutes or Two Violins’ composed by James Gerard, 8.25 x 12.5, boldly signed in the middle, “Arthur Middleton.” An ink stamp identifies the piece as from the autograph collection of renowned surgeon and collector Dr. Max Thorek, Chicago.

In fine condition, with a trimmed left edge. Includes the sheet music booklet, nineteen pages, 9.25 x 12.5, printed in London for John Johnson, no date. Accompanied by a custommade presentation folder.

Born on his father’s plantation in South Carolina, Middleton was sent to England at age 12 to receive his education at the most elite institutions Great Britain had to offer. He became proficient in Greek and Latin and traveled extensively throughout Europe, developing a sophisticated taste in art, literature, and music. According to Nicholas Michael Butler’s book Votaries of Apollo, which chronicles the history of concert music in Charleston during the Revolutionary period, Middleton is known to have performed on the German flute. He is also listed as one of the original members of the St. Cecilia Society, which was formed in Charleston in 1766 as a private subscription concert organization. This sheet music was evidently part of his personal library. Middleton is considered the third-rarest autograph of all Declaration signers, and as a piece related to his passion for music this is a truly remarkable example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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199. Virginia: Carter Braxton. Signer of the Declaration of Independence

from Virginia (1736–1797) who was one of the wealthiest and most powerful plantation owners in the colony. Rare Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “Br[a]x[ton],” one page, 5.75 x 7.5, June 22, 1780. Letter to John Taylor regarding business matters and tobacco planting. In part: “I hope I can keep the Tobacco engaged a day or two longer but there are two or three waiting to receive it—I can make some of your Bills asn. one half on Phila. hall at six weeks sight. I pray you come up or send off immediately that I may effect the Business.” Affixed to a same-size sheet for restoration and reinforcement.

Retains the original address panel in Braxton’s hand affixed to the second integral page. Newspaper clippings and a printed facsimile autograph are affixed inside. Restored to good condition, with large areas of restored paper loss to top and bottom (including to most of the signature area), heavy overall dampstaining affecting portions of the writing and signature, and general soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

200. Virginia: Benjamin Harrison. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1726–1791) who was the father of President William Henry Harrison and great-grandfather of President Benjamin Harrison. Partly-printed DS, signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, 17.75 x 13.25, June 1, 1782. As governor of Virginia, Harrison grants Jonah Huntsman “a certain tract or parcel of land containing five hundred acres.” Signed at the conclusion by Governor Harrison. The paper seal affixed to the lower left remains mostly intact. Scattered toning, soiling, and chipping to edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Extremely rare document by the legendary leader of the Green Mountain Boys 201. Ethan Allen. ADS, signed “Ethan & Ira Allen”

all written by Ethan Allen in the text, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.5, June 20, 1781. Titled on first page, “A List of the Polls and ratable estate of the Town of Sunderland for June 20 AD 1781 Sunderland.”

On the second page, one beneath the other, are six names and the “ratable estate” value: “Genl Ethan & Ira Allen £63.0.0; Joseph Averill 13.0.0; Robert Averill 37.0.0; Col. Timth Brownson 124.0.0; Amos Brownson 48.0.0; Gideon Brownson 67.0.0; Eli Brownson…” All in the hand of Ethan Allen, they are in alphabetical order. On the reverse of the integral leaf (the back cover of the booklet), Allen has written: “The List for the Year of our Lord 1781.” Beneath which are some pen markings and some arithmetic in another hand. In very good condition, with paper loss to bottom edge, moderate toning and staining, small binder holes along hinge, rough edges, and scattered creases.

Although the future fourteenth state declared its independence in 1777, it took 15 years for the “Republic of Vermont” to pay New York the several million dollars owed for the relinquishment of their claim on the land, thereby gaining support for Vermont’s eventual admittance to the Union in 1791. Interestingly, around the same time of this correspondence, Ethan and Ira Allen were engaged in secret talks via a Canadian middleman to determine if Vermont would allow itself to become a British province, which likely would have altered the tide of the Revolutionary War. Some historians contend that Vermont was poised to admit British troops when news of the surrender at Yorktown and the signing of the Treaty of Paris ended the conflict. A rare document from one of the most recognizable names in American history. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $500

202. Ethan Allen: Ebenezer Allen. American soldier (17431806) and member of the Green Mountain Boys, who was with his cousin, Ethan Allen, when Fort Ticonderoga was captured. ADS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 11.5, April 17, 1789. Allen provides a copy of his accounts with Captain Stowe and Litchfield County, Connecticut merchant, Truman Hinman dating between April 18, 1771, and December 17, 1772. An account which dates only days after he, together with Thomas Ashley, an in-law of the Allen family, made camp on the bank of the Poultney River establishing the town on April 15, 1771.

The account includes four major orders of supplies from Truman Hinman (1731-1793) beginning with very basic supplies ordered only days after Allen and Ashley built their shanties and included iron, “1 Bundle of Linnen [sic],” “1 Ream paper,” “4 half Faggots Steel,” “2 Small… Nails,” “1 Small bag Indigo,” and most importantly, a ”Cross Cut Saw.” By June 14, Allen was anticipating the arrival of more settlers, and ordered what appears to be not only supplies for himself, but for resale including a box of pipes, “1 Bundle of Saws,” nails, “3 Empty Cases,” pepper, “6 Iron Shovells,” “Large Trunk Goods,” “6 Tea Kettles,” “2 Bundles of Scythes,” “2 bags of paint,” “16 Shear molds,” “4 Bags Shott,” “1 Bag Coffee,” and “6 pewter Tankards.” The next day, Allen ordered even more of what he had ordered the previous day as well as “3 Bundles Books,” “1 Bundle Hour Glasses,” and “a parcell [sic] Stone Ware.” That cache lasted the summer and Allen did not make another order until October.

This time, besides the basics including spices, dry goods, nails and iron, he sent for wine, “1 Bundle German Steel,” and “1 Very Large Bocks [sic] of Dry Goods.” Intersecting folds (one passing through a single letter of signature), moderate toning and soiling, mild rippling, and a few small pinholes along central horizontal fold, otherwise very good condition. During the American Revolution, many Poultney men including Ebenezer Allen would participate in the 1775 capture on Fort Ticonderoga that was led by Ethan Allen. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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203. Samuel Atlee. Soldier and statesman from Pennsylvania who served as a delegate

to the Continental Congress (1739–1786). Manuscript DS, signed “Saml. J. Atlee,” one page both sides, 8.75 x 7.75, March 16, 1785. Atlee confirms the receipt of funds on the reverse of a pay order addressed to Treasurer David Rittenhouse of Pennsylvania. In part: “Pay to Samuel John Atlee Francis Jonston and William Maclay Esquires…the Sum of four hundred and eighty four pounds nine shillings and three pence Specie—ballance due upon their account as Commissioners for holding a Treaty with Indians.” In very good condition, with noticeable tape-repaired partial separations to intersecting folds (near Atlee’s signature) and overall toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

A martyr of Bunker Hill 204. Battle of Bunker Hill. Rare Revolutionary War–dated handwritten endorsement, “Rec’d the Contents by me, Nathan Blood Quarter M,” on the reverse of a manuscript order for supplies signed by John Pigeon, one page, 4 x 2, April 25, 1775. Pigeon’s order, submitted to Com. Davis, in full: “Deliver to Capt. Reuben Dow, six pots & twelve Dishes & Twenty wooden bottles.” A contemporary docketing notation is penned below Blood’s signature to indicate receipt, also bearing a later pencil collector’s notation. Affixed at the left edge to a 6.75 x 10.75 image of a memorial.

In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, and a toned tape remnant to the lower left corner. An exceedingly rare piece from within days of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, signed by one of the earliest American casualties.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

205. John Bayard. Merchant, soldier, statesman, and Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly (1738–1807) who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1785 and 1786; he was cited by General Washington for his gallant leadership in the Battle of Princeton. Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “John Bayard Speaker,” one page, 8 x 5, November 25, 1779. Pay order issued to State Treasurer David Rittenhouse. In full: “Pay to Andrew Hodge Junr. or his order the sum of Twenty five Pounds for Paper by him furnished for the use of the Assembly.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds (two vertical folds passing through letters of the signature), overall toning and scattered staining, and several pinholes along folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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War-dated oration marking the anniversary of the Boston Massacre 206. Boston Massacre. Revolutionary War-dated printed pamphlet entitled

“An Oration, delivered March 5th, 1779, at the Request of the Inhabitants of the Town of Boston; to Commemorate the Bloody Tragedy of the Fifth of March, 1770, By William Tudor, Esquire,” 5.25 x 8, 18 pages, numbered 262, printed

by Edes and Gill. Signed across the top of the first page, “Thos. Jackson April 15 1801.” Some of the passages inside have been underlined, while others have been crossed out with several added corrections. In very good condition, with a few closely trimmed pages affecting the last letters of some lines, scattered soiling and foxing, and fragile thread binding. Each year since 1770, at a town meeting held in Faneuil Hall, a person was asked to deliver an oration to mark the anniversary of the Boston Massacre, including Dr. Joseph Warren in 1772 and 1775, and John Hancock in 1774. Starting Bid $200

207.

Boston Massacre. Boston

Gazette and County Journal newspaper from March 12, 1770, four pages, 10.5 x 15.75, reporting on the Boston Massacre reprinted in 1876 to celebrate the Revolutionary War Centennial. The three columns on pages two and three are black-bordered, with four drawn coffins printed on page three, each with the initials of the Bostonians who were killed: “SG,” “SM,” “JC,” and “CA.”In very good condition, with tape-repaired separations to folds and edge tears and uniform toning. Starting Bid $200

208. Daniel Brodhead. Mili-

tary and political leader (1736– 1809) who earned the respect of George Washington for his leadership during the Revolution.

Manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 7, April 10, 1765.

Concluding portion of a legal document. In part: “The Condition of the above written Recognizance is such that of the above mentioned Jacob Gross shall personally appear at the next General Quarter Sessions of the Peace…to answer to an Indictment…for certain Abuses and threatenings…and that in the mean time he shall be of his good behaviour and keep the peace towards all his Majesties Subjects.”

Signed at the conclusion by Brodhead as a witness. Toned intersecting folds, trimmed edges, and a few small edge chips and tears, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Humiliated at Saratoga, the defeated British general heads home

209. John Burgoyne. British army officer, politician, and dramatist (1722–1792) best known for his role in the American Revolution, where

he surrendered his army of 5,000 men to American troops on October 17, 1777. Rare Revolutionary War–dated LS signed “J. Burgoyne Lt. Genl.,” 7.25 x 8.75, March 20, 1778. Letter to Captain Hew Dalrymple, commander of the frigate Juno. In full: “My Aide de Camp returned yesterday with the leave of Congress for my self and my family to return to England. I propose to have the pleasure of kissing your hands on board the Juno as soon as the necessary business here can be dispatched. The Congress having thought proper to adhere to the Resolve of the 8th of January respecting the suspension of the Convention, and consequently it must be some months before the matter can be decided.

I think it would be greatly for the economy of Government to land all the provisions destined for the troops from on board the transports under your command. General Heath will send you herewith an engagement of protection for the said transports to come into Nantasket road, and I request you to make no delay in forwarding that measure. General Heath will also engage for the safe conveyance of the military Chest, which I understand is on board you[rs], and I request you to forward it by a Lieutenant and in a safe vessel which General Heath will furnish. If you were induced to bring the Juno, higher up there will be no difficulty in procuring a parole for her protection, but if it is equal to you I have no manner of objection to going on board while you are in Cape Cod Harbour, and upon the whole rather prefer it as I think it may save time.” In a postscript he adds: “The vessel sent by General Heath will proceed no further than Nantasket Road, you will therefore send the Chest of Cash on board one of the Transports.” Professionally inlaid into slightly larger sheets. In fine condition, with toned mounting remnants to one edge of the first page. Burgoyne’s rare signature is very clear and bold.

When Burgoyne capitulated at Saratoga on October 17, 1777, he did not technically ‘surrender.’ Rather, General Horatio Gates agreed to a ‘convention,’ in which the British would lay down their arms but instead of remaining in America as prisoners, he and his army would be allowed to return to Europe on a parole guaranteeing they would never return to fight in the conflict. Burgoyne and his army marched under guard to Boston where they were to await transports to return them to Great Britain. This letter was sent prior to his return to England while he was detained in a large mansion in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Congress had finally arranged for Burgoyne’s return at the beginning of March, and he departed for England in mid-April. A highly desirable letter by Burgoyne as he makes arrangements for his humiliating return home after defeat. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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As Putnam’s aide-de-camp, Burr relays instructions for a prisoner transfer 210. Aaron Burr. Scarce Revolutionary

War-dated ALS signed “A. Burr ADC,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8.5, February 21, 1777.

Letter to Colonel John Neilson, in part: “The General has order Capt. Campbell immediately back to Cranbury and from thence to be returned to [Brunswick] S. Amboy properly guarded by the Way he came—he is permitted to write to Mrs. Campbell from Cranbury but to make no longer Delay. You will immediately let Mrs. Campbell know that she has Liberty to pass to the Enemies Lines with her Family and Furniture—Campbell and his Attendant must be carefully watched and should any… in future arrive at your post detain them till they can be reported to the Genl.” Burr adds a brief postscript to the conclusion, initialed “AB,” in full: “Capt. Neilson will direct the particular Rout Mrs. Campbell shall take.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Burr’s own hand. In very good condition, with partial separations to intersecting folds, paper loss to edges (near but not affecting signature), and some scattered soiling and creasing.

Three days before Burr wrote this letter, Colonel Neilson led the Second Regiment, Middlesex Militia on a successful raid of a British fort at New Jersey’s Lawrence Island on February 18, 1777. They took 63 prisoners in the assault and Neilson was promoted to brigadier general three days later, earning high praise from both General George Washington, and his commanding officer, General Israel Putnam. Burr served as a 21-year-old aide-de-camp to General Putnam until his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel on July 29, 1777, assuming effective command of William Malcolm’s regiment in the Continental Army, and spending the following winter in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. An interesting letter concerning the careful treatment of prisoners and their families. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

211. Aaron Burr. Manuscript DS, signed “A. Burr,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 7.25, August 15, 1823. Burr certifies a financial

document. In full: “I have examined this a/c approve of the same & allow it.” The other pages consist of a balance sheet and statement regarding a settlement with S. Sidney Breese with Burr acting as executor of the estate of Samuel Bayard. In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, scattered toning and soiling, and overall creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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212. William Carmichael. American statesman and diplomat

(1739–1795) who served as the US ambassador to Spain from 1783 to 1794. Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “W. C.,” twelve pages on three sets of adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9, March 1, 1781. Letter to Elbridge Gerry sent from Madrid, offering extensive observations of European disposition toward America. In part: “I have been assured that our friends will make our Independence the basis of their acceptation of it. The Dutch war is not so impolitic as we may imagine.

The ruin of their Commerce will enrich individuals most attached to government & the restoration of their Possessions will be good compensation for the sacrifices G. B. [Great Britain] may be constrained to make. The Dutch seem in good spirits, but I am afraid they are too much disposed to think that G. B. wishes to finish their disputes with them. This conduct of G. B. is meant to relax their preparations & those of the Armed Neutrality who may be disposed to support them. However you will receive much more accurate information from Mr. Adams who is on the spot. I am informed that he is on the point of opening a loan for the States.” Gerry pens a twelve-line endorsement at the conclusion acknowledging his receipt of the letter and recording the date of his response. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

215. Oliver Ellsworth. Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS,

signed “Oliv. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.5 x 6.75, July 6, 1775. Pay order addressed to Treasurer John Lawrence. In part: “Pay Colo. Jedadiah Huntington Paymaster of the first Company in the Eighth Regiment… four hundred pounds.” Signed at the conclusion by Ellsworth and two other officials. Intersecting folds with partial separations repaired on the reverse, some chipping to edges, and light toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait of Ellsworth bearing a facsimile signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

216. Oliver Ellsworth.

ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.75, July 4, 1796. Letter to John Lowell Newbury, Jr., written while serving as chief justice of the Supreme Court. In part: “The enclosed letter will appologise for my stating to you, that at Charlestown in May last, a prize taken from the British &…advertised for sale, & the sale about to take place, an application was made to me in the name of the British Consul for an injunction to stay the sale…Being satisfied that the sale would be a violation of the treaty with Great Britiain…The circuit court at Columbia was moved to dissolve the injunction, but refused to dissolve it.” In fine condition, with repaired separations to horizontal folds and a small hole affecting a word in the closing sentiment. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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217. Oliver Ellsworth. Revolutionary War–dated ADS, signed “O.

Ellsworth,” one page, 8.25 x 6.75, June 7, 1776. Pay order submitted to Treasurer John Lawrence of Connecticut. In part. “Pay Mr. James Porter four Shillings & Ten pence for Victualling Sundry Persons transporting Continental Powder.” In fine condition, with expected document wear. An appealing example given its 1776 date and mention of “Continental Powder,” referring to gun powder specifically marked for the Continental Army. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

218. Thomas FitzSimons. American merchant and statesman (1741–1811) who represented Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress, at the Constitutional Convention, and in the US Congress. Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “Thos. FitzSimons,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, September 9, 1778. Letter concerning a business deal. In part: “I have tho’t it best to repeal here the offer I then made, that I may recover your answer by return of the post. My proposal was to allow five pounds Va. Curc’y…I have stated matters fully in my former.” Attached to a slightly larger sheet with thread to two corners. In fine condition, with show-through from writing to opposing sides. Originally purchased from Goodspeed’s Book Shop and accompanied by the original catalog page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

219. Abiel Foster. Clergyman and statesman (1735–1806) who represented New Hampshire in the Continental Congress and the US Congress. ADS, signed “Abiel Foster,” one page, 7.75 x 5.5, May 19, 1792. Legal document, in part: “To Abner Clough…You are hereby notified that Depositions will be taken at my dwelling house at Canterbury on Monday next.” In fine condition, with expected document wear. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Battlefield friendship endures between two former Continental soldiers

220. Nathanael Greene. Major General in the Continental Army (1742–1786) who entered the army as a private and rose to become one

of Washington’s most able and dependable general officers; he is best known for his exploits in the Southern Theater, actions which set the stage for Cornwallis’ defeat at Yorktown. Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “N. Greene,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, February 23, 1783.

Letter to General George Weaden, in full: “I will only write you a line of remembrance as May or Forsyth can give you all the news. I would not write this but to convince you that you hold the same esteem and regard with me that you ever did. Mrs. Greene is very unwell and what is very uncommon with her is rather low spirited. She talks of going to the Northward this spring. I hardly think she will but her children begin to urge her return. She desires her kind compliments to you and Mrs. Weaden and all others of her acquaintance please to add mine also.”

Intersecting folds, a few light stains, and minor paper loss along the hinge, otherwise fine condition.

Weedon served as brigadier general of the Virginia Regiment of the Continental Army in 1777, commanding soldiers at Greene’s Valley Forge division shortly before resigning from his post due to Congress’s unjust seniority guidelines. Despite never returning to full duty in the Virginia regiment, Weedon led a brigade of Virginia militia during the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, repelling the infamous Banastre Tarleton and blocking Lord Cornwallis’s escape route at Gloucester Point. Weedon would settle into retirement two years later, with Greene following suit, serving as president of Rhode Island’s Society of the Cincinnati until his early death in 1786. A charming letter from the final days of the Revolution.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Striking Timothy Cole artist’s proof 221. Alexander Hamilton. Exquisite artist’s proof engraving of Alexander Hamilton produced by prominent artist Timothy Cole in 1922, 8.75 x 11, signed in the lower right in pencil, “Timothy Cole.” Matted and framed in its original frame to an overall size of 14.5 x 17, retaining a label on the reverse from Arthur H. Harlow & Co., New York, identifying the piece: “Alexander Hamilton, Wood Engraving by Timothy Cole after the Painting by Trumbull, Signed Artist’s Proof, Edition limited.” Engraving in fine condition; mat and frame in very good condition, with dampstaining to mat and backing loose from frame. Cole was considered a pioneer craftsman of wood engraving and his work is held in many important collections, including the Art Institute in Chicago. Starting Bid $200

Hamilton’s son transcribes a letter to Washington, commenting on Jefferson’s subversion and Paine’s pamphlet

222. Alexander Hamilton. Fair copy of a letter from Hamilton to George Washington written in the hand of his son, James Alexander

Hamilton, five pages on three sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, identified and initialed on the reverse of the last page by James A. Hamilton, “A true copy compared with the original, Decr. 22d 1829, J. A. H.” Hamilton’s later transcription of his father’s letter to Washington, the original sent on September 9, 1792, in part: “I know that I have been an object of uniform opposition from Mr. Jefferson, from the first moment of his coming to the City of New York to enter upon his present office—I know, from the most authentic sources, that I have been the frequent subject of the most unkind whispers & insinuations from the same quarter—I have long seen a formed party in the Legislature, under his auspices, bent upon my subversion—I cannot doubt, from the evidence I possess, that the National Gazette was instituted by him for political purposes and that one lading object of it has been to render me and all the measures connected with my Department as odious as possible—Nevertheless I can truly say, that, except explanations to confidential friends, I never directly or indirectly retaliated or countenanced retaliation till very lately—I can even assure you, that I was instrumental in preventing a very severe and systematic attack on Mr. Jefferson, by an association of two or three individuals in consequence of the persecution, which he brought upon the Vice-President, by his indiscreet and light letter to the Printer, transmitting Paine’s pamphlet…As long as I saw no danger to the Government, from the machinations which were going on, I resolved to be a silent sufferer of the injuries which were done me.” Bound in the upper left corner with thread. In fine condition, with mild toning and chipping to the last page. Starting Bid $500

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Remarkable 1778 letter about the captured Daniel Boone, slave prices, and the forthcoming alliance with France 223. Patrick Henry.

Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “P. Henry,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, March 15, 1778. Letter to his brother-in-law William Christian. In part: “Yours

by Moody came both of them safe to hand may have a good bargain of D. Bottom as Money will still decrease in value. But I think you ought to give more to it, because it can’t make any capitilization for the better in your affairs.

Lay this down for about viz. not to remove without capitally benefiting yourself otherwise you’ll be forever unsettled. The place we live at is certainly preferable on many accounts and has many advantages especially for the children who you know best….Don’t go for a trifling advantage—Besides Lomax has heard of much Land to sell in Henry…I’ve sent Jno. Payne to look and he has not returned. I know not the price…if I get a large Tract shall have my way altogether….I expect there is room…to have an end of uncertainty of abode. But I must wait.

Will you write me what my James River Land will fetch?…Pray write me…I shall go soon for I’ve not a moment to do it by this man. I don’t believe that all [Daniel] Boon[e]’s party are lost—my dear wife says she has enquired for the Shoes, but at present do not hear of any but will secure them as soon as possible. They ask too much for making a pair. I’m offered £4000 for some Scotch and some Neg[roe]s but shall take no less than 5000. Negroes rise price with that fellows are £300. Most people talk of the war with England supposing…a wise proposal will be made to gain time & then attack them with great reinforcements. Several ships arrive from France with goods which keep up yet. The news they bring to us is important. The French are very friendly still.” Restored to very good condition, with three sections in the margin replaced and filled out in a modern hand with missing words, repaired separations to intersecting folds, and scattered toning and soiling. This letter is cited in the authoritative biography Daniel Boone: The Life and Legend of an American Pioneer by John Mack Faragher.

Henry touches upon a series of fascinating topics at a critical point in American history, including his own business affairs, the recent capture of Daniel Boone and his men, the cost of slaves, the public’s outlook on the Revolution, and crucial French aid against Great Britain. On February 7, Daniel Boone was leading a hunting expedition when he was surprised by Shawnee warriors and forced to surrender himself and his 26-man party. Their absence soon discovered and fate unknown, news of the disappearance reached Virginia in March amid rumors that they were captured, massacred, or even turncoat Loyalists off to fight for the British. Henry was rightfully optimistic—Boone bluffed his way into his Shawnee captors’ confidence and escaped in June after learning of their planned attack on Boonesborough. He raced home and responded with a preemptive raid against the Shawnees across the Ohio River before successfully leading the defense of Boonesborough during a ten-day retaliatory siege. At the same time, France was officially entering the Revolutionary War as an American ally. In signing the Treaty of Alliance in February 1778, France became the first country to officially recognize the United States as an independent nation. Under this alliance, France supplied the “great reinforcements” anticipated by the American public with both ‘boots on the ground’ military might and enormous financial support. Autograph letters by Henry of this great length are exceedingly scarce and rarely found with such diverse and important content. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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224. Patrick Henry. Third-person manuscript DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 7.5 x 2, December 13, 1794. Receipt for payment accomplished in another hand and signed by Henry in a blank area of the first line, in part: “Recd from P. Henry twenty four Shillings for making Shirts for Jno. H. Christian. Recd by me.” Signed beneath

by Anne Clark with her mark, “X.” Also signed in the lower left by Henry’s daughter as a witness, “Sarah Henry.” In very good condition, with a central vertical fold and heavy overall foxing. Accompanied by an engraved portrait. Henry was the legal guardian of the boy noted in the document, John Henry Christian, who was his 13-year-old nephew. An interesting piece closely related to Henry’s immediate family.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

225. Richard Howe. British naval officer (1726–1799) best known for his service in the American Revolution, during which he acted

as a naval commander and a peace commissioner. Manuscript DS, signed “Howe,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.75, March 25, 1794.

Document headed “Rendezvous not to be Disclosed but when absolutely necessary for the Government of Ships having occasion to communicate with the Fleet,” marked “Secret, No. 5,” issued to Vice Admiral Thomas Graves. In part: “The Station of the Fleet will be from 5 to 10 Leagues West of Ushant, while the Wind continues from the N.N.W. and from that Point Eastward to the S.E. If the Wind is Westerly with fair Weather the Fleet will most probably be found from 15 to 30 Leagues West from Ushant. But during thick and tempestuous Weather when the Wind is more to the South and West…Having remained Three days on either of those Stations as the case may be You are to cruize for joining the Fleet…Sending in from time to time for Intelligence from Falmouth…

You are to proceed to Torbay and wait there for further Directions…unless you have extraordinary Intelligence to communicate for the information of the Board which is then to be forwarded by Express.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creases, and a couple trivial stains. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Exceedingly rare Potter saber—the ultimate sword of the American Revolution

226. James Potter Saber with Scabbard. One of the most desirable of the American–made swords of the Revolutionary War, measur-

ing 42.25˝ long overall with a 35.25˝ curved, unfullered, single-edged blade. The steel has an overall mottled gray-brown patina with some darker, mild pitting towards the tip and a series of shallow notches along the foible. The narrow ricasso is deeply struck with the name “POTTER” on the reverse and the iron hilt, which has a stirrup-shaped knucklebow and wide counterguard with four rectangular piercings, has dark plum-brown patina with small specks of oxidation throughout. The grip retains about 60% of the original leather covering with an intact original braided wire wrap and the underlying carved wood base visible where the leather has worn away. The grip has a plain iron ferrule and terminates in Potter’s characteristic egg-shaped pommel without visible capstan. The sword is accompanied by its extremely rare original leather scabbard (less than five of these scabbards are known to exist) which has cracked extensively along the body, but is still intact and in very good condition nevertheless. The metal throat is still present and has a dark brown patina with mild surface oxidation that carries over onto the wide, dome-shaped hanger stud. The iron chape at the tip is no longer present.

James Potter was a New York City cutler operating at Maiden Lane at the time of the American Revolutionary War; his heavy sabers—essentially a less refined, colonial version of the British Pattern 1756 Light Dragoon Saber—were much prized by American troops fighting on both sides of the conflict. Potter himself was a loyalist and his swords were actually contracted for use by American loyalist forces being raised to fight the Patriots and Continentals committed to independence. The high regard for these weapons is attested to by the fact that they were the sword of choice for Banastre Tarleton’s British Legion (5th American Regiment), The Queen’s American Rangers (1st American Regiment), and The King’s American Regiment (4th American Regiment), not to mention that all of ‘Light Horse’ Harry Lee’s troopers were armed with captured Potter sabers. Indeed, a captured example of a Potter sword taken at Guilford Courthouse was used as a sample by the Rappahannock Forge to make sabers of identical pattern for the Continental Cavalry. After the fall of Yorktown, James Potter, joined most of the loyalists in moving out of the nascent United States and ended up in Shelburne, Nova Scotia; this sword was purchased by the present owner in southwest Nova Scotia, right around the area of Shelburne.

No collection of American Revolutionary edged weapons would be complete without an example of a James Potter saber and, due to both their favorable qualities as a combat weapon and their presence on both sides of the war, they are justifiably considered by some historians to be the ‘Ultimate Sword of the American Revolution.’ A rare item in its own right, this unusually good example also comes with its even rarer scabbard, and would make a stellar addition to any collection of 18th–century American weaponry. [Ref. ‘American Silver-Hilted Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords: Volume 2’ by David D. Hartzler, 2015; ‘Rethinking the Potter: The Truth behind the Revolutionary War’s Ultimate Sword’ by Erik Goldstein, Man at Arms magazine Vol. 29, No. 5, 2007]. Starting Bid $1000

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227. John Jay. Third-person ADS signed within the body, one page, 9.5 x 4.5, November 10, 1795. Jay pens a receipt below a letter to him from John Lyons requesting a payment of one hundred and fifty pounds. In full: “Rec’d of John Jay one hundred and fifty pounds which I promise to deliver to the above named John Lyon & which I received for him at the Request of my Brother Benjamin to whom the above order was given.” Addressed to “Govrn Jay” in another hand. Intersecting folds and scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“The Treaty being finished,” Jay hopes to sit for a portrait

228. John Jay. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 8.5, December 5, 1794. Loving letter to his wife Sally, written while abroad in London after negotiating the Jay Treaty. In part: “That you and our dear little Flock should be preserved in Health and Prosperity, when so many families in our Country are in mourning and Distress, is a circumstance which should turn our Hearts to the author and Giver of all Blessings—with the Disposition you have made of what money you have recd. I am satisfied—continue to do in those matters what on mature Reflection and advice may appear to be for the best. I am not anxious for the Sale of my little Interest in the six per Cent—at this distance I cannot so well judge—do you and Mr. Munro consult about it…Your Letters are a Treat to me. I am glad you have at Length got a pair of Horses.

You must have wanted them much. Let them be used daily, & moderately fed, or they will probably become vicious. Idleness is not better for young Horses, than for young men…as yet I have not had Time to sit for my Picture you request, but (the Treaty being finished) I hope soon to have Leisure for the purpose—it will I assure you give me more pleasure to present to you the original than the Picture. I hope next Spring to do both…I hope Nancy will amuse herself sometimes with her spinning wheel—God only knows what may one Day be her Situation—polite accomplishments merit attention—useful knowledge should not be neglected. Let us do the best we can with and for our children, and commit them to the protection and Guidance of Providence.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature). Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection.

With an urgent need for a peaceful and functional economic relationship with Britain, President Washington sent John Jay to London in the summer of 1794 in hopes of resolving several ongoing, post-Revolution military and commercial disputes. After drawn out negotiations, the two nations reached an agreement on November 19, defining terms that would expel royal troops from America’s western frontiers, send the issue of Britain’s debts to arbitration, and grant US ships access to trade routes in and around English ports. A beautifully penned letter mentioning his greatest accomplishment. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Superior exemplar of the Revolution’s heroic admiral 229. John Paul Jones. Ink sig-

nature clipped from the close of a letter, “Your affectionate friend, J. Paul Jones,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 slip clipped from a letter. In fine condition, with light show-through from sixteen words in Jones’s hand on the reverse. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Jones is exceedingly rare in autographic material of any type and this example—the first we have ever offered—is exceptionally crisp and well preserved. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Larger than actual size.

Disavowing a greedy 1791 land deal made at a “council held with the five nations of indians”

230. Henry Knox. LS signed “H. Knox, Secy of War,” five pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.5, August 17, 1791. Letter to Governor George Clinton of New York. In part: “The President of the United States has commanded me to transmit to your Excellency an extract of the report of Colonel Timothy Pickering, who acted as the commissioner of the United States at a late council held with the five nations of indians, at the painted post on the Susquehanna. The object of the said council was to conciliate the said indians, and attach them to the United States: to prevent their listening to, or being combined with, the western hostile indians...it appears that the commissioner’s desire to accomplish the objects of his commission in the greatest degree, has led him incautiously, at the earnest request of the Cayugas present, to ratify and confirm a certain lease of lands belonging to the Cayuga nation of indians to John Richardson, and to certify that a certain assignment of the Seneka indians to the daughters of Ebenezer Allen was done at a public treaty held under the authority of the United States.…I do… transmit to your Excellency an explicitly disavowal of the conduct of the said commissioner relative to the said lease of the Cayugas lands… and also of the certificate relative to the Senekas assignment of lands…And, I am further ordered to inform your Excellency, that the said acts of the said commissioner were unauthorized by his instructions, and will be considered as entirely null and void by the United States.” In very good condition, with partial separations to horizontal folds, brittle overall toning, and chipping to edges.

Timothy Pickering had been appointed commissioner to the group of Native American Indians known as the Six Nations by President Washington in 1790, and it was declared that any sale of land by Indians had to be approved by the federal government. Although he was not empowered to do so, Pickering authorized two leases to John Richardson and Ebenezer Allen during one of his many meetings with the chiefs of the Seneca and Cayuga. With this letter, Knox officially disavows the transaction. Land disputes and treaties in New York were an ongoing problem for several years. A fascinating letter related to the difficulties of preserving the rights of Native Americans while also acting in the interest of white settlers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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231. Marquis de Lafayette. LS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, May

6, 1829. An intriguing letter regarding an exiled friend, in part (translated): “I would not allow myself to add a new note to the one that the Minister of Foreign Affairs has been willing to receive, should not I have at this time the duty to comply as a simple messenger. General Corrijos, whom, after having lived for some time in Alencon is now in England, has given me the responsibility to hand in to the Minister the report…He will find in it a very clear account of the facts and rights upon which about fifty Spanish officers founded their complaints. I do not doubt that justice will be dispensed to them by the Minister; and I would like very much that the answer from the French Minister of Justice, while in interim, will sort this affair out, that is valued as much, it seems to me, to our French honor, than the one of the claimants.”

In fine condition, with intersecting folds and two tiny holes to upper corners. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“I take pride in saying that this liberty will gain something thanks to the events that are underway” 232. Marquis de Lafayette. ALS in French, signed “Lafayette,”

one page, 7.25 x 8.75, March 19, 1818. Letter to a general. In part (translated): “You have read that there occurred, at the time of the elections, a movement of public opinion that gave us a better Chamber of Deputies than the one the death of the Deputy of Meaux made me a member of and in which I didn’t have the time to sit. That is how we had a better Ministry although less pronounced than it should be.

The circumstances become thus favorable to what you were writing me about. Mr. de la Frenays, Minister of Foreign Affairs, is an emigre, who has been attached for a long time to the cause of the Bourbons, and up to a point, to the opinions of the party…Europe’s affairs are becoming all confused again. I understand less the diplomatic system of compromising than the freedom of the people, and I take pride in saying that this liberty will gain something thanks to the events that are underway.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and uniform toning.

Lafayette returned to political life after the Bourbon Restoration, and was elected to the French Chamber of Deputies in 1818. During this period he lent his support to revolutionary causes throughout Europe, but was ousted from the position in 1824. A desirable, lengthy handwritten letter by the military hero. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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233. Henry Lee. Revolu-

tionary War hero (1756–1818) who captured British posts in New York and in the South; he was also the father of Robert E. Lee. Partlyprinted vellum DS, one page, 15 x 12, May 21, 1792. As governor of Virginia, Lee grants George Evans “a certain Tract or Parcel of Land, containing Eighteen Thousand Acres.” Prominently signed in the lower right by Governor Lee. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains mostly intact. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, moderate overall soiling, a few stains, several small holes, and writing light but legible. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

234. Timothy Matlock. Political leader from Pennsylvania best known for engrossing the Declaration of Independence on parchment (1736–1829). Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Attest T. Matlack Sec’y,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 13, September 3, 1778. Lengthy indenture concerning “a certain Plantation or Tract of Land Situate on Stephen’s Run a branch of Crooked Run in the said County of Frederick.” Signed at the conclusion below the affixed white paper seal by Matlack as secretary of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Intersecting folds with repaired partial separations and light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a complete typed transcript of the lengthy document.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Chief Justice Marshall applauds a law professor for his “Very valuable treatise ‘on the principles of pleading in civil actions’”

235. John Marshall. Choice ALS signed “J. Marshall,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, December 3, 1832.

Letter to James Gould, at Litchfield Law School in Connecticut. In part: “Your very valuable treatise ‘on the principles of pleading in civil actions’ reached this place, and came to my hands on my return…I have now read it through…you have well arranged the matter belonging to the subject; and have succeeded in your design of presenting it ‘as a system of consistent and rational principles, adopted with the utmost precision to the administration of justice, according to uniform rules.’

By showing the reason of the rule plainly, the rule itself becomes more intelligible to the student, and will more certainly adhere to his memory…my thanks for the gratification afforded me by the perusal of your work.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Marshall’s hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and some paper loss and mounting remnants to second integral page. A wonderfully preserved letter boasting excellent legal content written while serving as chief justice of the Supreme Court.

Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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To the Chickasaw chief: “It is by no means the intention of the President to countenance any intrusions on the land belonging to your nation”

236. James McHenry. Signer of the US Constitution from Maryland, secretary of war under Washington and Adams, and the namesake of Fort McHenry (1753–1816). Manuscript speech signed “James McHenry, Secy. of War,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13, February 7, 1799. Manuscript headed “Speech of the Secretary of War to George Colbert a Chickasaw Chief,” in part: “I have to inform you, that when any Indian Chief or great Warrior comes on business from his nation to the seat of Government, at the desire of the Superintendent of Indian Affairs or person having power to authorize the Journey, it has always been the practice to bear the expences of the said Chief or Warrior to and from the seat of Government…The fifty dollars, which you mention, was given to you to be disposed of at your pleasure, and might have been applied to meet or satisfy any demands against you of a private nature…Colonel Mentges has been directed to procure certain articles of dress for your wife and a piece of Callico for her to take home, I hope what she will receive will remove all cause of Jealousy from her mind.

You may assure her that the President has been well pleased to see her at the seat of Government…It is out of my power…to allow any thing whatever to your Brother for his Negro, which he represents to have been killed by the Creeks. The Congress have made no provision to meet such cases, or to compensate the people of the respective red nations for losses, they may sustain by depredations from each other…It is by no means the intention of the President to countenance any intrusions on the land belonging to your nation.” Repaired separations to horizontal folds, a small area of repaired paper loss to the edge of the last page, and show-through from writing to opposing sides, otherwise fine condition.

George Colbert was a leader of the Chickasaw who proved an important ally to the United States. He was said to serve with American troops in the Northwest Indian Wars during the early 1790s and later recruited and commanded a Chickasaw militia regiment under Andrew Jackson during the Creek War of 1813–1814. Most interesting is McHenry’s assurance that the president does not plan to intrude on the land of the Chickasaw people; later on, Colbert found it necessary to cede lands to the US to preserve peace and found himself subject to the Indian removal policies of the 1830s. A fascinating piece concerning the early American government’s relationship with Native Americans. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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237. James Otis, Jr. and James Warren. Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “J. Warren Spkr.,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 3.25, May 6, 1776. Pay order issued by James Warren as speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In part: “Resolved there be paid…unto Nathaniel Bicknel the sum of one pound nine shillings & four pence in full for his expence.” Signed at the conclusion by Warren and endorsed on the reverse by fifteen members of the legislative body, including a number of prominent politicians and military officers: James Otis, Walter Spooner, Caleb Cushing, Benjamin Chadbourn, Thomas Cushing, Jedediah Foster, James Prescott, Joseph Palmer, Eldad Taylor, John Whetcomb, Benjamin Lincoln, Samuel Holten, Jabez Fisher, Benjamin White, and Michael Parley. Uniform toning, chipping to edges, show-through from writing to opposing sides, several stray ink marks, and a closely cropped top edge, otherwise fine condition. These signers represent several of the Revolution’s greatest figures: Otis is best known for coining the phrase, ‘Taxation without representation is tyranny,’ a rallying cry of the patriotic cause; Warren was president of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress and a Continental Army paymaster general; and Lincoln was the major general who formally accepted the British surrender at Yorktown. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

239.

Timothy Pickering. ALS signed

238. James Otis, Jr. and Nathaniel Wheelwright. Manuscript DS, signed “James Otis” and “Nat. Wheelwright,” one page, 6.25 x 7.75, September 12, 1763. In part: “I Nathaniel Wheelwright…am bound and obliged to Jane Boucher…in the sum of Four hundred and sixty six pounds thirteen shillings & four pence.” Signed at the conclusion by Wheelwright and countersigned by Otis as a witness.

In fine condition, with light toning and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“T. Pickering,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, December 8, 1824. Letter to James H. Causten. In part: “You place too high a value on my letter…I considered it only as suggesting some hints which might be useful in the prosecution of the claims committed to your care.

But I advise you to avoid the publishing of it: for such are the prejudices of some persons against me, that even the clearest reasons and the soundest opinions, if known to proceed from me, would avail nothing; but, on the contrary, rather injure the cause they were intended to sustain. Therefore do not add to the publicity which your copies of my letter may occasion. If any benefit should accrue to the claimants from the application of my suggestions, I shall be content to remain utterly unknown, in relation to this affair.”

Intersecting folds, scattered spots of dampstaining and light toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Remarkable 1806 letter by Thomas Paine, likely to President Jefferson 240. Thomas Paine. Exceedingly rare ALS, one page, 8 x 9, March 28, 1806. In full: “I am sorry I am obliged to renew again my solicitation for an answer to my letters. If you were in my place you would know and feel the propriety of this application. It is not a cold and formal request that I make.” Intersecting folds, expertly repaired paper loss to top edge, and scattered staining, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait of Paine.

The circumstances surrounding this letter suggest that it may have been sent to President Thomas Jefferson. Paine had been deeply involved in the French Revolution during the 1790s while at the same time making scores of enemies at home; he alienated George Washington and his supporters with vicious criticism and enraged the Christian population with attacks in The Age of Reason. He returned to America in 1802 at the invitation of President Jefferson, who by this time was one of his only friends.

All of Europe was embroiled in the Napoleonic Wars, with the two key belligerents being United Kingdom and France. Although they would not come to fruition, peace talks between the two nations began to warm in early 1806. Given Paine’s intimate knowledge of both countries and international affairs at large, Paine considered himself an ideal candidate to be sent to Europe to help negotiate a treaty.

In two known letters to Jefferson from the period preceding this example, Paine makes similar complaints regarding the president’s unresponsiveness. Just as this one does, those letters open with “Dear Sir,” and close, “Yours in friendship.” The closest in date is from two weeks earlier, March 15, and holds essentially the same plea, requesting a response to his letter of ‘the last days of January’ and closing with the repeated wish ‘that you would not delay an answer as the want of it holds me in useless inactivity.’ In the January 30th letter he references, Paine had written at length on the situation between France and Britain and offered to be sent to Europe to facilitate peace negotiations. He also commented twice about not having received responses to other letters to Jefferson, closing with ‘As I think that letters from a friend and to a friend have some claim to an answer it will be agreeable to me to receive an answer to this.’ Jefferson actually did respond to Paine’s request of March 15th—declining his offer—but not until ten days later. Presumably, Paine would not yet have received Jefferson’s letter of the 25th when writing this one on the 28th. Paine is one of the rarest and most highly sought-after early American autographs, and the historical context of this example makes it all the more desirable. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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241. Timothy Pickering. Bold Revolutionary War– dated third-person ADS, signed within the text, “Tim. Pickering,” one page, 8 x 3.5, April 28, 1783. In part: “Received of Tim. Pickering QMG & D: Wolfe Seventeen dollars & fifty four ninetieths in full for forage rations from 16th March 1783 to this day.” Signed at the conclusion by Lieutenant Abraham Kinney of the 2nd Light Dragoons as receiving the funds for forage rations to feed his regiment’s horses. In fine condition. George Washington had once ordered Kinney’s arrest for suspicious activity behind enemy lines. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Raising troops and potential promotions in 1777 242. John Popkin. Continental Army officer (1743–1827) who saw action at Bunker Hill and White Plains, and wintered with George Washington at Valley Forge; he was later a member of the Society of Cincinnati.

Scarce Revolutionary War–dated ALS, two pages, 8.25 x 13, June 26, 1777. Letter to General Benjamin Lincoln. In part: “Received yours dated Mount Pleasant June 6, 1777 which confirmed my opinion concerning the disposition of the army—The State of the Massachusetts Bay, after confirming with General Heath, by a committee as I understand, did agree to raise two Battalions for one year...Most of the recruits for the several regiments raised here are marched excepting Colonel Lee’s & Jackson’s which I am informed are to Tarry here at present & who recruit very slow...I am now in Colonel Greaton regiment, which I hear is at Fort Constitution near Peekskill, where I expect to be in fifteen days; should be glad they were at head quarters. As soon as I get home from the Jerseys, Colonel Crane asked me to take the Lieutenant Colonelcy in his regiment, which was agreeable to me; & the whole corps of officers were contenting, & which place I am yet fond of filling; but it seems it would not answer whether my incapacity or bad service were the reasons, I cannot tell. Colonel Crane is determined if possible, that I shall come in yet, to whom I must refer your honor, for more particulars in this affair, & shall thank you sir if you think I shall serve my country in that place as well as another, to give him your influence & support. I must ask forgiveness for taking up too much of your time about myself. I only crave the exercise of that candor which is so eminent in General Lincoln.” In very good condition, with a dark stain to the upper left corner, scattered toning and light foxing, and a repaired tear and small area of paper loss to the left margin from seal removal. Popkin was aide to General Lincoln at Saratoga and, shortly after writing this letter, was indeed commissioned lieutenant-colonel of Crane’s artillery regiment on July 15, 1777. An uncommon autograph enhanced by its excellent content. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Exceedingly rare Prescott family document 243. William Prescott. Colonel in the Revolutionary War who commanded the rebel forces in the Battle of Bunker Hill (1726–1795) known for the famous order, ‘Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes.’ Rare partlyprinted DS, signed “Wm. Prescott” and “James Prescott,” one page, 8.25 x 13, May 9, 1767. Prescott and his brother James sell the land belonging to their late parents to their younger brother Oliver. In part: “James Prescott of Groton Esqr & William Prescott of the District of Pepperell, Gentlemen, & both of the County of Middlesex & Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, In Consideration of Four Hundred Pounds Lawful Money, paid us by Oliver Prescott of Groton aforesd Gentleman. The Receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said Oliver Prescott, his Heirs, & Assigns forever…all the Houses Buildings & Land which belonged to our Hon[ore]d-Father Benja. Prescott Esqr late of Groton Decd and were left off to our hon[ore]d mother Mrs. Abigail Prescott.” Signed at the conclusion by both William Prescott and James Prescott and countersigned

by Abel Lawrence as a witness. Additionally endorsed in the left margin

by Lawrence as justice of the peace and Ebenezer Bridge as registrar of deeds. Professionally silked on the reverse and restored to very good condition, with repaired separations to folds, toning and dampstaining along the bottom (somewhat affecting the signature area), and chipping to edges.

In addition to the sought-after William Prescott, two other signers of this document are notable Massachusetts figures of the Revolution: James Prescott was a colonel who commanded a militia regiment and responded to the Lexington Alarm, and Ebenezer Bridge was a colonel of the 27th Regiment of Minutemen who was wounded at the Battle of Bunker Hill. The recipient of the land in question, Oliver Prescott, was a physician who also served in the Massachusetts militia during the Revolution. Decidedly rare, this is just the third Prescott we have offered in thirty years. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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244. Edmund Randolph. American politician (1753–1813) who served as both attorney general and secretary of state in George Washington’s cabinet. Partly-printed DS, signed “Edm. Randolph,” one page, 7 x 11, November 15, 1787. Governor Randolph appoints six justices of the peace. In part: “Know Ye, That our Governor on recommendation from the Court of the County of Loudoun hath, with advice of our Council of State, constituted and appointed Patrick Cavan, John Littlejohn, Richard Bland Lee, Hugh Douglass, Benjamin Grayson & Thomas Noland, Gentlemen, Justices of the Peace in and for the said County.” In very good condition, with a couple partial separations to intersecting folds (one passing through a single letter of the signature), tape repairs and reinforcement to folds on reverse, scattered toning and mirroring of text, and a few repairs to some small holes along fold. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

245. Revolut i o n a r y Wa r.

Revolutionary War–dated issue of the New England Chronicle and Essex Gazette, June 8, 1775, four pages, 9.75 x 15.5, printed by Samuel and Ebenezer Hall at their office in Stoughton Hall in Harvard College.

The newspaper contains much war-related content, including an open letter to General Gage and a lengthy front-page editorial entitled “A Bloody Court, a Bloody Ministry, and a Bloody Parliament,” in part: “His Majesty, his minions, and instruments of slaughter, are now safe, in robbing the people of their property, by shameful and iniquitous taxes, in time of peace; safe in their subversion of the protestant religion; safe and successful in their cruel plan for starving the honest and industrious inhabitants, and destroying the trade of the town of Boston, in America, and the commerce of England; safe so far in their attempt to destroy the lives, rights, liberties, and privileges of millions; I say they are safe, in all these violations of, and depredations on our national security, and natural rights, because we are tame.”

Tape-repaired separations to the adjoining fold, scattered creases, and several edge tears, otherwise very good condition. Starting Bid $200

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246. Revolutionary War. Revolutionary War–dated ADS, signed “Robert Lanier,” one page, 7 x 6.25, July 6, 1783. Financial document from North Carolina. In full: “By Mr. Finch have sent you Twenty Pounds Virginia Money with an intent to leve it in pledge for the use of Ten Pounds for a few days, the prock or Dollar Bills I want to purchase sundry necessities which Mr. Finch is to try to get.” Fitch writes and signs a statement on the reverse, in part: “The contents of the Inclosed was some Money lent Mr. I. Hamlin Decd by Robert Lanier which I was to Exchange for Prod. Or Dollar Money with Bagge in order to purchase Salt for the use of Soldiers.” In very good condition, with repaired separations to intersecting folds, various tears and small areas of paper loss, and scattered foxing. Starting Bid $200

247. Revolutionary War. Revolutionary

War–dated manuscript document, one page, 8.5 x 7.75, March 19, 1776. Quartermaster Nicholas Quackenbush’s account of equipment inventoried on March 19, 1776, for pick axes, spades, iron shovels, shod shovels, axes, crow bars and saws issued to Captains William Lawson, Benj.

Egbert, Samuell Johnson, George Jareuay, Tyler, Warner, Buckhannon, Thortinburgh, Burningham, Fischer, John Tailor and M. James Wessels. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, a small professionally repaired tear to bottom edge, and a couple toned tape remnants to top and bottom edges. Starting Bid $200

248. Revolutionary War. Revolutionary

War–dated manuscript document signed by eighteen residents of the town of Worthington, Massachusetts, one page, 8 x 9.5, December 14, 1780. Document paying the preacher. In part: “We the Subscribers Inhabitants of the Town of Worthington do hereby Covenant and agree to pay the sums hereunto annexed to our names for the Revd. Mr. Huntington Support for the Current year in speshes [sic] or money the old way by the first Day of January Next.” In very good condition, with partial separations to intersecting folds and heavy overall soiling and staining. Starting Bid $200

250. Revolutionary War. Printed letter, one page, 12.25 x 7.75, October 31, 1767. Letter sent to the “Gentlemen Select-Men of Eastown.” In full: “In Compliance with the Orders of the Town it is our Honour to serve, We inclose you their Votes past the 28th Instant; and doubt not, as you tender your own Interest, and the Salvation of your Country, you will promote similar Measures so far as they may be consistent with the particular Circumstances of your town.”

Signed at the conclusion by Joseph Jackson, Samuel Seawall, John Ruddock, William Phillips, Timothy Newell, and John Rowe. In very good condition, with partial separations to intersecting folds, moderate scattered staining and soiling, and a few small holes affecting some of the text. This letter would have originally enclosed the resolutions passed at a town meeting at Boston’s Faneuil Hall on October 28; in resistance of the British Townshend Acts, which levied taxes on imports to the colonies, they compiled a list of products that Americans were not to purchase in the future. This was the first public act of resistance to British taxation without representation, a leading cause of the Revolutionary War. Starting Bid $200

249. Revolutionary War. Two Revolu-

tionary War–dated pay orders addressed to Treasurer John Lawrence of Connecticut: one signed “Elizur Tallot” and “Jonth. Welles,” one page, 7.75 x 5.5, June 19, 1775, ordering a payment to Captain Elias Williams; and one signed “Oliver Ellsworth” and “Thos. Seymour,” one page, 7.75 x 6, August 14, 1775, ordering a payment to Noah Washborn. In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered staining to the document signed by Seymour and Ellsworth. Ellworth went on to serve as chief justice of the US Supreme Court. Starting Bid $200

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Defying “Tyranny” in 1774, Massachusetts townspeople vow to be “properly Armed to repel any hostile force which may be employed” 251.

Revolutionary War.

Manuscript document, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 13, September 5, 1774.

A manuscript chronicling the first instances of open rebellion against the Crown, beginning with a copy of resolutions issued by a convention of the Worcester County Committees of Correspondence on August 31, 1774, in response to one of the Intolerable Acts. These resolves are followed by a record of the Grafton town meeting held to consider these measures on September 5, 1774, which was moderated by Captain Luke Drury. In part: “Whereas this Charter…as well as laws enacted by virtue of the same…have been by the Parliament of Great Britain without the least color of right or justice…Declared in part null and void…forming a Complete System of Tyranny and whereas no Power on Earth hath a right without the Consent of this Province to alter the minutest tittle of the Charter…as the sitting of said Court, may have a Tendency to Effect the good people of this county in such manner as may Insensibly lead them to submit to the Chains of Slavery…Therefore Resolved that it is the Indispensable duty of the Inhabitants of this County…to prevent the sitting of the Respective court…the Inhabitants of this County will attend in person the next inferior court of common pleas and general session…properly Armed to repel any hostile force which may be employed.” In very good condition, with repaired separations to folds, scattered staining and soiling, and some writing a few shades light. Starting Bid $500

252. Revolutionary War. Remarkable clearly penned Revolutionary War–era journal kept by Miss Faney Clifton of Philadelphia, 14 pages on 10 loose sheets, 4.25 x 6.25, dated 1778–1781. Faney Clifton was a Philadelphia slave owner who hired out her slaves and provided other services to congressional delegates, American generals (including Benedict Arnold), foreign agents, and prominent Philadelphia residents during the American Revolution—several of whom are mentioned in this journal. Please visit www.RRAuction.com for a selection of the entries.

In overall fine condition, with scattered light toning, as well as some edge wear. Starting Bid $300

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253. Revolutionary War. Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS,

one page both sides, 8 x 13, April 28, 1776. Rhode Island enlistment document signed or marked by nine men who “solemnly engage and enlist our selves as Soldiers in ye pay of the Colony of Rhode Island for the preservation of the Liberties of America and the Defence of the United Colonies in General and of this Colony in Particular From the Day of our Enlistment for one year unless the Service Admit of a Discharge sooner Which Shall Be at the Discretion of the General Assembly And We Hereby Promise to Submit our selves to all the orders and Regulations of the Army and Faithfully to observe and obey all Such orders as We shall Receive from time to time from our Officers.” In very good condition, with noticeable repaired separations to intersecting folds (passing through portions of signatures and text), toning and soiling, and a few chips to edges. One of the privates who signs his mark, Thomas Angles, went on to serve under Jeremiah Olney and saw action at Yorktown before being discharged at Saratoga. Starting Bid $200

Rare document dated July 4, 1776 254. Revolutionary War. Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed

receipt, one page, 7.5 x 3.25, July 4, 1776. Receipt for one ton of iron issued at Ringwood, New Jersey, on the day the Declaration of Independence was signed. In full: “Received 78 [bars] of Iron… which I promise to deliver top E. W. Kiers.” A handwritten notation along the bottom indicates that the iron is “for Hallet the Chairmaker.”

Three vertical folds and scattered staining, otherwise fine condition.

Kiers served as a quartermaster in the Continental Army. American documents bearing this iconic date are hardly ever encountered.

Starting Bid $300

Regimental troop strengths certified by a hero of the Revolution 255. Alexander Scammell. Officer in the Continental Army and member of George Washington’s inner circle who was the highest ranking American officer killed during the Siege of Yorktown (1747–1781). Uncommon Revolutionary War–era manuscript DS, signed “Alexdr. Scammell, Adjt. Genl.,” one page, 8 x 13.5, no date by circa 1776–1777. Document headed “Return of the present Strength of the Massachusetts Regiments together with the number of Recruits joined to each.” The document lists the troop strength of eleven Massachusetts regiments, identifying each commander: “Brewer,” “Marshall,” “Bradford,” “Tupper,” “Greaton,” “Putnam,” “Nixon,” “Bailey,” “Jackson,” “Wesson,” and “Alden.” Signed at the conclusion by Scammell to confirm the distribution of new recruits amongst the regiments. Intersecting folds, light soiling, and slight show-through from docketing to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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256. 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.

Manuscript DS, signed “A. St. Clair,” one page, 7.5 x 9, September 5, 1799. As governor of the Northwest Territory, St. Clair issues a statement regarding a disputed parcel of land “said to have been granted by the French Government.” In part: “The original…grant… has not been produced, understood to have been lost; and although I have no doubt that a grant was actually made…by some of the French Commandants for Lands…I have not found it proper to make the confirmation because the boundaries…are vague, and the contents in acres uncertain.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

257. Stamp Act: William Logan. Philadelphia lawyer

258. Friedrich von Steuben. Prussian soldier (1730– 1794) who provided invaluable aid to the American Revolution, joining George Washington at Valley Forge. Bank check, 6.5 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Friedrich von Steuben, “Steuben,” payable to A: B: for $15, December 10, 1790.

Expected cancellation notations affecting the body and a couple letters of the signature, show-through from a large ink blot to the reverse, uniform toning, and slightly irregularly trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

(1717–1776) who worked as the attorney for the Penn family beginning in 1741, in addition to serving on the Common Council of Philadelphia and the Governor’s Council from the 1740s until his death. ALS signed “Willm: Logan,” three pages on two sheets, 7.75 x 6.25, February 4, 1766. Letter to James Read concerning the much-protested Stamp Act and local legislation. In part: “Letters mention that there is Great Uneasiness at home among the Merchants & Manufacturers on our Acc & our late oppressions by the Several late Acts, that it is Generally believed the Stamp Act will be Suspended for a Year, but Nothing to be depended on Could come by these Vessels as the Members of Parliament were but Just beginning to come into the City & till they meet Nothing Certain will be determined—Our Assembly have been Sitting for Some time & have prepared & Sent to the Govemt Several New Acts, which have not been considered…a Bill for a Bettering House in this City for regulating & Employing the Poor—Another for regulating Pilots—a Supplement to ye Watch Bills by an Additional Penalty on breaking our Lamps—Another for Preventing the taking of Oysters out of Season—Vizt the Three Summer Months—in order to preserve the Increase of their Beds which it is Said have been destroyed for Want of it—A Bill is in hand for Regulating Elections & Some Others Which I have not heard.” Professionally silked on both sides of the sheets for reinforcement. In very good condition, with repaired separations to intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), overall toning and a few light stains, chipping and small tears affecting a couple words, and show-through from writing to opposing sides. Starting Bid $200

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259. James Thacher. Physician and writer (1754–1844) who was stationed at West Point in 1780 and supported the execution of the British spy John Andre. ALS, one page, 8 x 10, February 21, 1834. Letter to artist James Herring in New York. In part: “I have forwarded the biography of Genl. Lincoln…I have received this day three numbers of your work for each of my two subscribers making up the number seven. These last came through the hands of Mr. John Reid who says he procured them in Boston. He desires me to send him the pay for the whole number…I do not understand this gentleman’s affairs, he says…that he has no connexion with the business, yet he calls on me for the pay.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Thacher’s hand. Intersecting folds, mild toning, and a tear to the center affecting a few words, otherwise fine condition. James Herring was a portrait painter who was one of the illustrators of the three-volume biographical work The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans, which was published between 1834 and 1839.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

War-dated appointment by the lone patriot governor

260. Jonathan Trumbull. Governor of Connecticut who was

the only colonial governor to side with the Americans during the Revolutionary War (1710–1785). Revolutionary War–dated partlyprinted DS, signed “Jonth; Trumbull,” one page, 13 x 16.75, June 1, 1779. As governor of Connecticut, Trumbull appoints several men “to keep the Peace within the County of Windham…and to keep, and cause to be kept, all the Laws and Ordinances that are or shall be made for the good of the Peace.” Crisply signed at the conclusion

by Trumbull and countersigned by George Wyllys as secretary. The white paper seal affixed to the left side remains intact. Complete separations to intersecting folds with tape repairs to reverse, scattered dampstaining, a few areas of paper loss to folds and edges, and an old label affixed to upper left corner, otherwise very good condition. Trumbull was a close friend of George Washington and dedicated his state’s resources to the cause of independence, often financing the purchase of supplies during shortages. An uncommon and desirable document from this important figure of the Revolution.

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261. Nicholas Van Dyke. Delaware politician who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and as president of Delaware (1738–1789). ALS signed “Nichs. Vn. Dike,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8.5, July 23, 1767. Letter to Benjamin Chew, in part: “Last November Court at New Castle, Tho’s McKean Esqr. enquired of me if I was not one of the Extrs &c of David Clark, I answered him I was, he then informed me that you had left and obligation with in the Hands of George Read Esqr. against said Clark, and that it was for Ten Pounds, or thus I understood him, I spoke to Mr. Read who said he had an obligation against Clark…I did not enquire of him the Sum it was for… but told him if he would not bring a suit I would pay the Money in the Spring…at May Term last I waited on Mr. Read to pay the money. Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Van Dyke’s hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, show-through from writing to opposing sides, and repaired edge separations to second integral page. Especially interesting content as two of the parties involved, McKean and Read, were signers of the Declaration of Independence. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

262. James Warren. President of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress and a paymaster general of the Continental Army (1726–1808).

ADS, signed “J. Warren,” one page, 8 x 4, January 5, 1788. Pay order to Treasurer Alexander Hodgdon of Massachusetts. In full: “Please to pay Mr. Samuel Withington one pound nineteen shillings.” In very good condition, with toning and staining to edges, a few edge chips and tears, and an area of paper loss to lower left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

263. Thomas Wharton and Timothy Matlack. Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “Tho. Wharton jun Prest.” and “T. Matlack, Secy.,” one page, 16 x 13, March 23, 1777. As president of Pennsylvania, Wharton appoints John Thompson “to be Sheriff of the said county of Bucks.” Signed on the left side by Wharton and countersigned at the conclusion by Matlack. The white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains intact. In very good condition, with tape-repaired partial separations to intersecting folds, toning, chipping to edges, and a few stains. Wharton served as the first president of Pennsylvania, while Matlack was a prominent statesman best known as the scribe of the Declaration of Independence. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“The liberty which our American and European Brothers, do now struggle for and may remain invaluable” 264. Anthony Wayne. Revolutionary War general (1745–1796) whose daring tactics earned him the nickname ‘Mad Anthony.’ Remarkable archive of three journals, 3.75 x 6, totaling 58 pages, containing his signature or handwritten name a total of nine times. First is Wayne’s survey book for 1769, 30 pages, penned in his own hand, incorporating his name on the first page: “through the land of…Anto.

Wayne. near the Lands of sd. Wayne.” He also practiced part of his signature at the bottom of a page near the end, signing “Wayne” several times. A couple diagrams of land parcels are also sketched within this journal, and other entries include: “Land late of John Taylor Situate in the Township of West Bradford in the County of Chester”; “Land of John Griffith which he purchased of Andrew Steel”; and “Courses and Distances of Mr. James Hunters Land Situate in the Township of Radnor.” Journal is bound with string.

The second journal appears to be Wayne’s land survey book for the year 1770, 21 pages, penned in his own hand and signed six times, “A. Y. Wayne.” It contains several land surveys including the lands of Joseph Mitchell, Sarah Christie, David Howells, Jacob Bough, Thomas Williams, Josiah Hibberts, Moses Davis, and Joseph Pratts. Three pages near the end are written in faint pencil, in part: “At a time when the invaluable of…sum at State and the very vital four excellent constitution, wounded in…hand by those when why rough to guard and supported gun as I am gent unto from our harty Regiment in your Noble and distinguished reputation of…to the non importation…untill the…are duties only imported…into the…Colonies be totally separate and as…the your…if not trafficking with the Body Island in a who contrary to…with the other colonies for non imports who have…for the view of a…landed gain given up non liberties which is the woods of the Intimated…ado from was handed down from ago to…The let it not die with as best priority…with it to fewer… that after age may…Name of one am…who have thus gloriously died and that the liberty which our American and Euopean Brothers, do now struggle for and may remain invaluable to the…of time. Mark Morris Bark No. 1 3.7 Wide 2- 4 high 10 feet long.” Journal is bound with string.

The final journal contains land surveys conducted in 1772, seven pages, penned in Wayne’s own hand, signed twice. One survey concludes, “Survey’d Octr 1772 By Anty Wayne”; on the next page, he signs in the text, “The Land late of Arthur Moore was Survey’d the 2nd Nov 1772

by John Sellers & Anty Wayne.” The pages are filled with notations and measurements in Wayne’s hand, such as “Courses & Distances of a Road Beg.g at the Line Dividing the County of Berk & Chester and on the Land of David Dones’s & opposite A. Smith’s shop.” Unbound; first four pages are tacked together with a nail. Journals are boldly penned and in overall very good condition, with various toning and chipping to edges. Accompanied by two unsigned engraved portraits.

Wayne qualified as a surveyor and in 1765 was sent to Nova Scotia for a year to catalogue the natural resources and survey land owned by Benjamin Franklin and others. When he returned to Waynesborough, he lived on his father’s estate and took charge of the tannery, while continuing his surveying—documentation of which is offered here. In the years leading up to the American Revolution—a period also covered in these pages—Wayne tried to reconcile British activities as they pertained to the colonies, but in the end adopted a military career that would make him a hero of the revolution. This is a rare example of Wayne’s early occupation, before he became the famous ‘Mad Anthony.’ Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 101

notables

Activists and Social Leaders

Rare twice-signed John Brown document— exactly one year before his execution

266. John Brown. Choice ADS, signed twice, “John Brown, Agent of National Kansas Committee,” one page, 7.75 x 3.5, December 2, 1858. A desirable autograph receipt, in full: “Received of Rev S L Adair $10, Ten Dollars in part payment of the National Kansas Committee claim against Andrew Updegraff. John Brown Agent of the National Kansas Committee. Also received of same one pair Pants & one pair Mitts, Decem 2d 1858, John Brown Agent of National Kansas Committee.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges.

Reverend Samuel Lyle Adair was the husband of Brown’s half-sister, and their home served as a refuge for Brown while in Kansas. On December 20, Brown led a raid into Missouri to attack two pro-slavery homesteads and freed eleven slaves; over the course of the next few months he helped lead them to safety in Canada. In the meantime, his close circle of supporters—the ‘Secret Six’—raised funds and garnered support while in the final planning stages for the Harpers Ferry raid. Brown’s attempt to spur a slave revolt by capturing the Harpers Ferry arsenal came in mid-October but his attack was suppressed within two days. Captured and found guilty of treason against the commonwealth of Virginia, Brown was hanged on December 2, 1859. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Shortly after the historic 1888 Republican National Convention, Douglass remains a strong voice for African-American newspapers 267. Frederick Douglass. ALS signed “Fredk. Douglass,” one page, 5 x 8, Cedar Hill letterhead, July 20, 1888. Letter to Magnus L. Robinson, an African-American journalist and newspaper editor. In full: “I am very sorry that I cannot serve you. I have already taken an interest in the People’s Advocate and promised to press its claims upon the National Republican Committee otherwise I would be glad to serve the National Republican Leader.” In fine condition, with uniform toning. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A month prior to writing this letter, Douglass attended the Republican National Convention to speak out in support of John Sherman for the presidency. With his primary focus on a strong civil rights platform, he did ultimately campaign for nominee Benjamin Harrison, after the latter supported an item calling for federal protection of black citizens’ voting rights. Interestingly, Douglass himself received a single vote for the presidential nomination while at the Convention—the first AfricanAmerican to earn the distinction. Also of note are the two prominent AfricanAmerican newspapers that Douglas mentions in this letter: Robinson’s The National Leader and John W. Cromwell’s The People’s Advocate.

Having just been founded in January, Robinson’s paper was still getting off the ground, certainly his reason for reaching out to Douglass for support.

A fantastic letter referring to the 1888 Republican National Convention, with significant content regarding the civil rights movement and the voice of the African-American community. Starting Bid $300

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268. Julia Ward Howe. Desirable AQS on an off-white 7.75 x 10 sheet, signed and inscribed at the bottom, “Julia Ward Howe, Inscribed for William J. Bok, Brooklyn, N. Y., Boston, Mass., November 17th 1881.”

Howe pens a stanza of her famous work, ‘The Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ In full: “In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born / across the sea, / With a glory in his bosom that transfigures / you and me; / As he died to make men holy, let us die / to make men free, / While God is marching on.” Below, she adds: “Composed in 1860.”

She also pens an ANS on the reverse of the second integral page, signed “J. W. H.,” in full: “Thanks for your kind letter. I send the enclosed with pleasure.” A clipping of the text of this verse is also affixed to the reverse. In fine condition, with slight creasing to upper corners and a light rusty mark to reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

269. Helen K e l l e r. T L S

signed in pencil, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Arcan Ridge letterhead, December 17, 1941.

Letter to her attorney Trenholm H. Marshall in New York. In full: “This is to express my warm thanks for your great helpfulness. You are indeed kind to act as a witness when I signed my will on Wednesday, December the 10th. Also I appreciate the time and thought you gave to various details connected with the will and the property law of Connecticut under which I have and hold my home.—A home I cherish all the more because it stands, so to speak, at the end of a long, rough road of effort, and its peace strengthens me for what yet remains to be done.” Contained within a legal folder along with a series of carbon copy letters primarily concerning a proposed American Foundation for the Blind deed. In fine condition. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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The Up from Slavery author recalls “the family to which I belonged” 2 7 0 . B o o k e r T. Washington. TLS,

one page, 6 x 8.25, Tuskegee Normal & Industrial Institute letterhead, May 11, 1906.

Letter regarding his former slaveowners. In part: “The family to which I belonged in Franklin County, Virginia, was named Burroughs.

The head of the family was named Jones Burroughs. The young man who was killed during the war, as I now remember, was named William Burroughs, and he had a younger brother who was also in the war and who was not killed, named Newton Burroughs, and I think he is now living. Miss Laura Burroughs, one of the sisters, I think is living somewhere in Franklin County at present. My mother was named Mrs. Jane Ferguson.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

King poignantly ponders, “Where do we go from here?” as race riots plague the nation

271. Martin Luther King, Jr. Exceptional

program for the Tenth Anniversary Banquet of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, held in Atlanta on August 14, 1967, two pages, 4.75 x 7, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Best Wishes, Martin Luther King.” In fine condition, with interior pages and back cover affixed together with double-sided tape. Accompanied by an unsigned program for the conference, the theme of which was ‘Where Do We Go From Here.’

Violent race riots erupted all over the nation in the summer of 1967, the worst of which came in Newark and Detroit in mid-July. These two riots left nearly seventy dead and well over one thousand people injured.

At the SCLC convention in August, King spoke on the direction of the Civil Rights Movement in his famous address ‘Where Do We Go From Here?,’ in which he astutely commented on the situation in America: ‘We still have a choice today: nonviolent coexistence or violent co-annihilation. This may well be mankind’s last chance to choose between chaos or community.’ Starting Bid $500

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American West 272. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5

cabinet photo of Cody in a classic Western outfit posing beside his custom-made saddle, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink to his close friend Thomas W. Wilkinson, “Always his friend—W. C. Cody, Buffalo Bill, Chicago, Sept 7, 1893.”

Cabinet card published by Brisbois of Chicago with a facsimile signature of Cody in the lower border. Significant areas of paper loss to corners and soiling to the reverse, otherwise very good condition. Accompanied by several laminated newspaper articles about Wilkinson and his close friendship with Cody. Buffalo Bill brought his Wild West show to Chicago for the 1893 World’s Fair, and it became one of the exposition’s greatest attractions.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Republic of Texas appointment featuring an enormous Houston signature 273. Sam Houston. Partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 10, May 31, 1844. As president of the Republic of Texas, Houston appoints Rufus E. Brown “to the Office of Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Gonzales, in said Republic.” Prominently signed at the top by Houston and countersigned at the conclusion by Anson Jones as secretary of state. In fine condition, with professionally reinforced separations to horizontal folds. Jones succeeded Houston as president of Texas at the end of 1844.

A beautifully signed document by both of these influential Texas political figures. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Notorious Figures and Lawmen The legendary sheriff who gunned down Billy the Kid 274. Pat Garrett. New Mexico lawman (1850–1908) who killed his former gambling partner, the fabled outlaw Billy the Kid, in 1881. TLS signed “P. F. Garrett, Sheriff,” one page, 8.5 x 6.25, August 16, 1900.

In full: “For value received, I hereby transfer…to Mr. S. Spitz of Santa Fe New Mexico, my account against the Territory of New Mexico for Fifty Dollars…for Requisition issued by the Governor of the Territory of New Mexico.” Also bears a pencil notation or signature in another hand. Intersecting folds, overall wrinkling and creasing, and a stain to the upper left, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a mailing envelope addressed to Garrett. An excellent and less common variation of Garrett’s signature with the “Sheriff” addition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

James writes from jail one week before his trial in Galatin 275. Frank James. Outlaw and older brother of Jesse James (1843–1915) who at times went by the alias ‘Ben J. Woodson.’ Scarce ALS signed with his alias “Ben,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, July 13, 1883. Letter to his wife, in full: “I just this moment received your letter as I have also one from Allen which explains itself. Write them as I have just done. May God watch over and protect you and our dear little boy are my earnest prayers. I will write Monday again.” In fine condition, with a rough right edge.

In September of 1882—five months after his brother Jesse was gunned down by fellow gang member Robert Ford—James surrendered to Missouri governor Thomas Crittenden in Jefferson City, tired of running and hoping to avoid the same gruesome fate. James was put on trial in Galatin, Missouri on July 20, 1883, for participating in two murders during a train robbery, and was defended by a devoted former cavalry colonel John F. Philips, who successfully had the case acquitted in September of 1883. James was then charged and acquitted again in Alabama, and finally told that he would not be extradited to any other state if he kept a low profile. James willingly complied, spending his remaining 30 years in various jobs including a shoe salesman, theater ticket taker, and farmer, a far cry from his time as one of the West’s most notorious outlaws. A wonderful and tender letter written from his jail cell only a week before the start of the trial. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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A mysterious promise from the dancer-turned-spy: “I bear the greatest loss.

But this will soon change” 276. Mata Hari. Dutch-born dancer (1876–1917), nee Margaretha

Geertruida Zelle, whose renown as a performer was permanently overshadowed by her activities as an Axis spy during World War I, which led to her execution by firing squad at the age of 41. ALS in French, one page, 6.25 x 8.75, November 11, no year. Letter to an unidentified woman, in full (translated): “I will come and see you one morning on the next few days. Thank you for your kind letter. I trust we will be able to find a suitable arrangement.” She adds an equally long postscript below her signature: “I hope you do not resent me too much for this accident. I bear the greatest loss. But this will soon change.” Central vertical and horizontal folds (vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), a few creases, and writing faded but legible, otherwise fine condition. A rarely seen and immensely desirable letter by one of the most intriguing figures of World War I. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

Scientists and Inventors Apple’s third co-founder 277. Apple: Ronald Wayne.

Modern copy of the original 1976 three-page founding contract for the Apple Computer Company, including the facsimile signatures of Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs, and Ronald Wayne, three pages, 8.5 x 11. This display was assembled personally by one of the original signatories to the contract, Ronald G. Wayne, whose personal seal is embossed in the lower right and signed in black felt tip. Mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 32 x 17.5. In fine condition. The original document granted Wayne a 10% stake in Apple as one of the company’s three founding partners, but he relinquished his equity only two weeks later for the sum of $800. A remarkable historic artifact. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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The automotive pioneer responds to a questionnaire 278. Carl Benz.

German engineer and founder of MercedesBenz (1844–1929) who, after graduating from the University of Karlsruhe at the age of 19, went on to develop one of the first practical internal combustion engines, revolutionizing the history of the automobile. Desirable TLS in German, signed “Dr. C. Benz, Ladenburg, 26th July 1925,” one page, 5.5 x 8.75, Ernst Heimeran letterhead, stamp-dated July 20, 1925. Letter in questionnaire form directed to Benz. The first inquiry (translated): “Is there a representation of your own personal values in any work of art?” Benz adds a handwritten response, (translated): “Not that I know of.” In fine condition, with filing holes to left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

280. Thomas Edison. Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5

photo of Edison in front of several lab cylinders and flasks, affixed to its original 10 x 12 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “To Miss M. Jane Lidle, Thos A. Edison,” using his prominent ‘umbrella’ signature. In very good condition, with some silvering to edges of the photo, and chipping, soiling, and a missing upper right corner tip to mat, with dampstaining to bottom edge affecting the first name of the signature. Consignor notes that the original recipient was an employee of Edison’s in New Jersey. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

The ingenious German inventor of the compression-ignition engine

279. Rudolf Diesel. German inventor and mechanical engineer (1858–1913) famous for the invention of the diesel engine. Scarce handwrit-

ten note in German, unsigned, one page both sides of his 4 x 2.5 personal calling card, no date. Rare letter to an “Esteemed Privy Councilor,” in full (translated): “My wife wishes to thank you for the lovely flowers you so graciously sent. We were most pleased to have made your acquaintance, only regret not having been able to say our goodbyes. Indeed, we hope to meet again in the future. It shall be my pleasure to give your son my advice, if called upon.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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282. Albert Einstein. Wonderful matte-finish 3.25 x 5 postcard photo of the theoretical physicist, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Albert Einstein, 1941.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 8 x 10.25. In fine condition, with the signature a shade light.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Fulton anxiously awaits Napoleon’s approval of his Nautilus in Paris 284. Robert Fulton. American inventor, engineer, and entrepreneur (1765–1815) best known for designing the first commercially successful steamboat. His other endeavors included a commission from Napoleon that resulted in the first practical submarine, the Nautilus. ALS signed “Robt. Fulton,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, April 15, 1800. Letter to his mother, Mrs. Mary Smith, in part: “If you have not heard of the mony I advise you to write to Mr. Ross [US Senator James Ross] who I believe is a member for Washington and desire him to inquire in Phila. for Mr. Griffiths who is a native of Baltimore and resided some years in France desiring Mr. Ross to receive the mony for you. I am in excellent health still detained in this country on business which is very important to me.” A short postscript reads, “Although I am in Paris, you can direct your letters to the Fultons in London as usual.” Reverse of second integral page bears an address panel in Fulton’s hand to his mother in Pennsylvania. In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the last name), scattered light toning, and dampstaining to edges lightly affecting a few words of text.

Five days before writing this letter, Fulton had contacted the French government to inform them that the Nautilus, the first practical submarine, was nearing completion and that he hoped those in authority—including Napoleon—would give him the proper financial ‘encouragement’ needed to finish the job. Fulton was confident that the vessel could be used by the French in their ongoing war against the British. A one-ofa-kind letter with a subtle and covert reference to the Nautilus. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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285. Richard Gatling. Ink

signature, “R. J. Gatling,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2 autograph response slip. In fine condition, with trivial soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

286. Nobel Prize Winners: Physiology or Medicine. Col-

lection of nineteen items, each signed by a winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, including: George Wells Beadle (signature), Werner Arber (signature), Julius Axelrod (two signatures), David Baltimore (signed booklet), Konrad Bloch (signature), Baruch Blumberg (two signatures), Daniel Bovet (signature), Frank Burnet (signature and clipped article), Ernst Chain (signature), Allan Cormack (signed book photo), Francis Crick (signature), Andre Cournand (signature), Jean Dausset (signature), Michael DeBakey (signature and signed booklet), and Edward A. Doisy (signature). In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

The esteemed astronomer welcomes a new member to The Athenaeum 287. Edwin Hubble.

Rare TLS signed “Edwin P. Hubble,” one page, 6 x 8, Athenaeum letterhead, January 19, 1933.

Letter to James H. Wayland, in full: “As a candidate for the doctor’s degree you are eligible for regular membership in the Athenaeum and it gives me pleasure to send you the enclosed card to replace the continuing guest card which you now hold.” In fine condition. Hubble served on the governing board of The Athenaeum, Caltech’s faculty club, handling membership issues and helping to organize lectures by professors and intellectuals from around the world—in 1931, Albert Einstein had addressed the group upon arriving for his visiting professorship at the institute. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

In search of the authors of “an ill-natured, spiteful, distorted & untrue statement of professed facts” 288. Samuel F. B. Morse. ALS signed “Sam. F. B. Morse,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8,

March 1, 1872. Crisply penned letter to Hartford, Connecticut, publishing firm J. B. Burr and Hyde, in full: “The pages (from 1233 to 1247) of a work published by you, entitled ‘the great industries of United States’ have been sent me by some unknown person. I certainly was greatly surprized at the tone of an article entitled ‘The American Telegraph,’ being unconscious of having provoked such an ill-natured, spiteful, distorted & untrue statement of professed facts. I presume the author or authors of that article are not ashamed of their work, and will readily consent to reveal themselves. Will you be so good as to give me their names? I request them of you.” Reverse bears ink and pencil notations in an unknown hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, slight scattered soiling, and a strip of toned tape to reverse.

Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait of Morse bearing a facsimile signature.

Nearly two decades after the courts affirmed his patent claim for the telegraph, Morse continued to face harsh criticism and disbelief of his role in the invention. The article in question characterized him as a dreamer and speculator who rode the coattails of his contemporaries and other scientists until the answers were luckily and cohesively pieced together for him.

Morse believed that the men behind it were telegraphy pioneer Henry O’Reilly, the plaintiff in the original suit against him, and F. O. J. Smith, a former assistant who later threatened to sue for construction reimbursements; anxious to defend himself, he wrote the publisher hoping to obtain the names of the anonymous authors with certainty. A bold and unflinching letter written only a month before his death, wonderfully illustrating the firm defensive position he held throughout his career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 111

The 26-year-old chemist requests further crystal samples 289. Louis Pasteur. ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 5 x 8.25, February 11, 1849. Letter to a fellow scientist, in full (translated): “You were kind to promise Mr. Teusch, who obligingly wrote to you about this matter, that, if I was in urgent need of racemic, you would let me have some. This is why, sir, I have made this request, I have been pursuing extensive research on that acid for years. I am honoured to send you the first account which I have published on the crystalline forms of the racimates or paratartrates, an account which I would very much like to continue. You would render a great service to myself and, I think, to science, by being kind enough to send me a few pounds of this acid. I will pay you the price that you indicate. Receive, the assurance of my deepest respect and my most sincere appreciation.” Addressed on the reverse in an unknown hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and trivial wear to corners.

As a graduate assistant under Antoine Balard, 26-year-old Pasteur began studying tartaric and paratartaric (racemic) acids with the intention of crystallizing a number of different compounds. In spite of their identical chemical compositions, Pasteur found that one was able to rotate a beam of polarized light and the other could not, convincing him that their internal structures were different. Through careful examination he ascertained that while every tartaric crystal looked the same, the paratartrate crystals bore two types that were the mirror image of the other. Pasteur’s groundbreaking work with racemic acid and the discovery of asymmetry in organic molecules would earn him a prize of 1,500 francs by the Pharmaceutical Society in 1853. An interesting letter in which Pasteur, as the newly appointed chair of chemistry at Strasbourg University, seeks further samples for his important work on crystallography. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

290. Louis Pasteur. ALS

in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 5.25 x 8, February 17, 1884.

Untranslated letter mentioning his laboratory work.

In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Pasteur’s hand. Also includes one of Pasteur’s visiting cards, an albumen portrait, engraving, invitation to an event honoring Pasteur, condolence card from his family, and an ALS from his son-in-law and biographer Rene Vallery-Radot, as well as a modern matte-finish portrait. A choice letter enhanced by an intriguing assemblage of uncommon Pasteur material. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Excellent presentation copy of Pasteur’s silkworm studies 291. Louis Pasteur. Signed book: Etudes sur la maladie des vers a soie. Paris: Gauthier-Villars, 1870. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9, 327 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in ink to pioneering British astronomer and chemist Warren De la Rue, “A Monsieur Warren de la Rue homage de l’auteur, L. Pasteur.”

Autographic condition: fine, with light soiling to signed page. Book condition: VG+/None. De la Rue’s bookplate is affixed to front endpaper as is the bookplate of pathologist Henry George Plimmer, whose ownership signature also appears on a free end page. Pasteur’s book concerns his studies of silkworm disease and practical methods of combating and preventing it. An important topic in Pasteur’s career—encouraged by his patroness, Empress Eugenie— his research with the silkworms helped shape his future concepts on the influence of environment on contagion, leading to his most significant contributions in the study of causes and prevention of disease.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

292. Freelan O. Stanley. American inventor and

manufacturer (1849-1940) who developed a successful dry-plate photography process and, with his twin brother, Francis, co-founded the Stanley Motor Carriage Company, which built the famous ‘Stanley Steamer.’ ALS signed “F. O. Stanley,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 9, Stanley Dry Plate Company letterhead, December 3, 1888. Letter to J. W. Penney. In part: “You remember when you were here the cylinder was loose on the bed of our engine.

Well I succeeded in tightening it with a flat wrench and the machine works to a charm. We are burning some sawdust and find it excellent economy.” In a brief postscript initialed “F. O. S.,” he adds, “Tell All that I have got my new clipping machine…and it works finely. I want him to come over and see it and tell me how cheap you can make them.” In fine condition, with filing holes to the top. J. W. Penney was the owner of J. W. Penney & Sons, Co., which was the company Stanley contracted to manufacture the first Stanley Steamer automobile.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Intellectuals

Rare letter from one of the world’s greatest philosophers 293. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. In-

fluential German philosopher (1770–1831) who espoused a dialectical method by which an idea (thesis) was challenged by its opposite (antithesis) and the two ultimately reconciled into a third idea (synthesis). ALS in German, signed “Hegel,” one page, 5 x 7.5, December 12, 1818. Untranslated ALS to philosopher and publicist Friedrich Wilhelm Carove regarding work and other matters. Addressed on the reverse in Hegel’s own hand. A central horizontal fold through the signature, uniform shade of toning with heavier bands to the top and bottom, a light crease to the lower right, and a few stray ink spots, otherwise fine condition. A rare, bold letter from one of history’s foremost thinkers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Exceedingly rare David Hume signature clipped from a letter on “reversing the Order of Nature”

294. David Hume. Exceedingly rare ink signature, “David Hume,” on an off-white 3 x 1 slip clipped from an ALS, retaining several words on the reverse in his hand: “[ex]plain the Sense, not of the Sense to…reversing the Order of Nature, like…[ad]ded the Greeks) in their Saturnalia.”

An ink notation of 1775 is penned in another hand below the signature. In fine condition. Accompanied by a transcript of the full text of this letter, written to John Home and dated September 20, 1775, which can be found in the 1932 edition of The Letters of David Hume. The letter discusses the ambiguity of words and their definitions, a major subject of his important work An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding.

A choice example of this immensely desirable autograph. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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295. Karl Jaspers. ALS in German, one page, 5.75 x 4, March 18,

1958. Letter to Dr. Paul Cahen, in part (translated): “What a surprise and honor for me! You and your dear wife, I thank you very much that you remember in this way my 75th birthday.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Jaspers’s own hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

296. John Stuart Mill. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “J. S. Mill,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, January 8, 1862. Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Mill’s own hand. Partial separations to intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through the first letter of the signature), slight toning to central portion, and some scattered stains, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Your ideal of mirth or humour is as good as any other ideal: it lasts as long as it is there, and when one particularly needs it, it is not there” 297. Carl Jung. TLS signed “C. G. Jung,” one page, 8.25 x 5.75, personal letterhead, April 1, 1954. Letter to medieval art historian Summer Crosby, in full: “I often wondered what had become of you in those 40 years that went by in the meantime. Your ideal of mirth or humour is as good as any other ideal: it lasts as long as it is there, and when one particularly needs it, it is not there. By the way, Schopenhauer said that the one divine gift man possesses is humour, and he quotes the story of the thief that was led to the gallows on a cold Monday morning at 6 o’clock, and who said: ‘This is a nice beginning of a week!’

When your ideal holds like that, it must be a good one. I see from your letter that you are still busy and aware of the great problems of life. Being in the 79th year, I try to rest and to get disinterested in the many ways of going astray.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, an unsigned glossy photo, and a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. After decades of work secured Jung’s place as a pioneer in the field of psychology, he returned to Zurich to live out his final years, continuing to publish and carry out numerous correspondences until the end of his life in 1961. This letter to medieval art and architecture historian Summer Crosby, who Jung may have met during his six-week lecturing stay at Fordham University in 1912, holds the wonderful intellect and humor for which Jung is often remembered. Musing over the ideal of humor and retelling Schopenhauer’s story of the thief, he offers friendly support to a fellow scholar in one of the many fields influenced by his work. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 115

“Remember this word from the Gospel: prudent as a serpent, simple as a dove”

298. Pierre-Joseph Proudhon. French politician and philosopher (1809–1865) who was the first to describe himself as an anarchist. ALS in French, signed “P-J Proudhon,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, La Voix du Peuple letterhead, March 9, 1850. Letter to Arthur de Bonnard, written from the Conciergerie prison. In part (translated): “It is rather not too logical to declare war to commerce parasites, to end up calling on merchants, storekeepers and manufacturers…Each one will believe to be threatened by your manifesto while it would be necessary, today especially that we preach conciliation, to reassure everybody. You can do it without failing your principles and with much more advantage for your enterprise. In fact, all the established store keepers and merchants, can and even should be considered by you as… responsible for an immense Commerce society, having for goal selling goods or raw material and consequently mission to make them accessible to all consumers. It is population agglomeration, believe me, that multiplies the grocers; and it is businesses stagnation and misery of the masses that ruins them. Maybe the numbers of stores would not seem to you as excessive, if everybody were earning a living.

In brief, any critic of the established order, as right as it can be, is good for journalism, the tribune, or books, but never must be shown in a commercial and industrial society’s project; the only thing that should appear, in business, is profit; what always remains understood, are the reforms. Mankind is made like that: do not be up in arms against susceptibilities and fragility of its routine… I am willing to be a relentless reformer in my books, and when my polemic needs ask for it. I cannot not be but conciliating in practical and realization things. Courage and prudence then. Remember this word from the Gospel: prudent as a serpent, simple as a dove.” Top of the first page bears an ink identification notation in another hand. In fine condition, with show-through from writing to opposing sides. A complete translation is available upon request.

A key aspect of Proudhon’s ideology was the necessity of cooperative social reform; he was entirely nonviolent and realized that large sectors of society needed to buy in to the concepts of anarchism in order to make any progress. His advocacy for cooperation over combat is evident in this letter as he warns against alienating capital. Instead, he recommends demonstrating how economic reforms could actually be beneficial for storeowners, merchants, and the like. A contributor to newspapers himself, Proudhon understood that he needed to ‘play to his audience’ in order to gain mass appeal. Overall, this is an incredibly fascinating letter offering tremendous insight into Proudhon’s methods and economic ideals. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Religious Figures

299. Chinese Missionaries. Partly-printed DS, signed “Saml: Miller,

President,” one page, 20.5 x 16, 1840. Blank certificate which would have been issued for membership in the “Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church,” featuring a large and ornate engraving depicting American missionaries departing for exotic lands. Across the top is text in English and Chinese, “This is the word of the Lord, not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, overall wrinkling, and some chipping to edges.

Samuel Miller was instrumental in founding the Board of Foreign Missions in 1837; the organization sent its first representatives to China in 1843 and were soon based in Guangzhou, Hainan, Macau, and Shanghai.

Starting Bid $300

300. Mother Teresa. TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” on the reverse of a 4.25 x

5.5 prayer slip bearing an affixed ‘miraculous medal,’ dated March 30, 1992. Letter to Ron Anderson, in part: “I am praying for you that you may make use of the illness and pain that have come into your life as means to real holiness. If you wish, you could become one of our sick and suffering co-workers by offering your prayer and pain for one of our Sisters, by being linked with her spiritually. She in her turn would remember you in her work of love and thus you would help each other spiritually…Keep the joy of loving Jesus by sharing in His suffering during this Lent. I am sending you a miraculous medal. Pray often: ‘Mary, Mother of Jesus, make me alright. God bless you.” In fine condition, with an ink smudge to upper portion and a central vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature.

A wonderful letter, rarely found with the personally affixed ‘miraculous medal’ in tact. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

World Leaders and Politicians

301. British Prime Ministers. Appealing set of ink and felt tip signatures of six British prime ministers on an off-white 8.25 x 11.5 cardstock sheet. Signers include: Alec Douglas-Home, Harold Wilson, Edward Heath, Harold Macmillan, James Callaghan, and Margaret Thatcher. In fine condition, with trivial soiling and slight creasing to right corners. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Historically significant 26th of July Movement collection 302. Fidel Castro.

Exceptional archive of rare material from the Cuban Revolution, comprising a DS signed by Fidel Castro and Manuel Urrutia Lleo; a flag, banner, and sleeve patch for Castro’s revolutionary 26th of July Movement; an unsigned photo of Castro; and several booklets and other related ephemera from the period. More detailed descriptions of each piece follow: DS in Spanish, signed

by Fidel Castro as prime minister and by Manuel Urrutia Lleo as president, two pages, 8.75 x 13, July 14, 1959. An untranslated document outlining budgets for specific hospitals.

Signed at the conclusion by Castro, Urrutia, and another official, and also initialed in the left margin of the first page by all three. The document retains its affixed seal and ribbon, as well as the binding string. In very good condition, with scattered soiling, small edge tears, and cracks to the seal. Urrutia, who was the first president installed after Castro’s overthrow of the government, was forced to resign a month after signing this document after several disputes with Castro and under pressure from the sugar workers.

The cloth material from the 26th of July Movement is all in the traditional red and black colors and includes: a large 71 x 35 flag with white patch lettering sewn across the center, “M-26-7,” and holes on the side so it could be flown; a 34 x 16.5 banner of similar design with simple lettering in the center, “26,” and grommets with strings on the edges for hanging; an armband with string ties and stenciled white lettering, “26”; and a small ribbon with hand-painted lettering, “M 26 J,” pinned to a souvenir card identifying it as a “Bandera de la Libertad” to be preserved as a historical relic of the revolution. The name of the movement was derived from a failed attack on the Moncada Barracks on July 26, 1953, and reorganized in 1955 by Castro and a group of exiled revolutionaries, including his brother Raul and Camilo Cienfuegos, to establish a disciplined guerrilla force to overthrow the Batista regime.

Other ephemera includes a silver gelatin 8 x 10 photo of Castro in his military uniform with a 26th of July Movement patch and armband seen on his sleeve, taken circa 1957 while in the Sierra Maestra mountains; three different notes of guerrilla revolutionary currency in denominations of one and two pesos, no date but known issues of 1957–58; a booklet of two-peso ration coupons; a worn metal plate embossed with the rallying cry “Patria o Muerte [Homeland or Death]”; a tiny portrait of Camilo Cienfuegos stapled to a small paper flag; two 1940 publications of the Cuban constitution, one of which is leather-bound; and a contemporary printing of a speech given by Castro on March 2, 1959, during a labor rally in Havana. In overall very good condition, with foxing and soiling to several items. Accompanied by a modern 2004 printing of the Cuban constitution. A fabulous assemblage of seldom-seen items from revolutionary-era Cuba. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 118 | January 13, 2016 | NOTABLES

Huge inscribed Chiang Kai-shek portrait 303. Chiang Kai-shek. Rare oversized matte-finish 8.5 x 10.25

head-and-shoulders portrait of Chiang Kai-Shek in uniform, affixed at three edges to a 12.75 x 14.5 mount, boldly signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink in Chinese. A business card for ‘John K. Chapel, Radio Personality, World Traveler, International Lecturer’ is affixed below.

Some scattered creases and a couple small edge tears to the mount, and mild overall rippling, otherwise fine condition. A stunning portrait of the revered Chinese leader. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

304. Winston Churchill. Bold ink signature, “Yours sincerely, Winston Churchill,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.25 slip. Handsomely matted and framed with a portrait of Churchill to an overall size of 13.5 x 19.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“This solid concrete world is the only reality of which we can be sure” 305. Winston Churchill. ALS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 5

x 8, Great Cumberland Place letterhead, September 22, 1899. Letter to P. J. Schollay, in full: “With reference to your reference to a passage in my book, ‘The Story of the Malakand Field Force’:—This solid concrete world is the only reality of which we can be sure: beyond it all is a matter of opinion or belief.

That was my idea; though I agree with you thinking the passage obscure. I am complimented by the attention which you have given to the book.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds (two vertical folds passing through two letters of the signature), scattered soiling, small separations and tears to edges, and show-through from toned tape reinforcing horizontal fold. Released in 1898, The Story of the Malakand Field Force: An Episode of Frontier War was Churchill’s first published work of nonfiction, detailing his experience as a second lieutenant in the 1897 military campaign of the Northwest Frontier Province. Astounded by the inimitable power of new breach-loading weaponry, Churchill’s cavalry observations would later influence his decisions to fund and invest in armored vehicles during his initial term as the First Lord of Admiralty.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Sought-after signature of China’s ‘paramount leader’ 306. Deng Xiaoping. Immensely influential Chinese reformist leader

(1904–1997) who was the architect behind the modernization of China’s economy by opening the country to global markets. Ink signatures of Deng Xiaoping and French President Valery Giscard d’Estaing on a white 4 x 2.25 card. Matted with a satin-finish photo of the pair during Deng’s official visit to France in May of 1975. In fine condition, with slight brushing to the Deng signature and a few stray ink marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Emperor Meiji confers the “Order of the Golden Kite” for military bravery 307.

Emperor Meiji. DS in Japanese, one page, 23 x 17.75, circa 1890–1912. Untranslated document in which the emperor of Japan confers the Fourth Class, Order of the Golden Kite upon a distinguished member of the military.

Includes its original wooden presentation box with green ribbon. Tightly rolled and in fine condition, with light creases and stray ink marks to upper left. Accompanied by the original printed sheet with information for the recipient.

Established in 1890 by Emperor Meiji, the Order of the Golden Kite was a military award commemorating the mythic Jimmu Tenno, the ‘Romulus of Japan.’ It was awarded to soldiers and military officers who demonstrated bravery, leadership, or command in battle. This is one of the few orders made exclusively for the Japanese military, while most others could be given to civilians, diplomats, and other officials including those from other countries. The majority of these Order of the Golden Kites awards were given in the lower sixth or seventh class, making this middle-class example scarcer than usual. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

308. Nikita Khrushchev.

Uncommon booklet bearing the first state emblem of the USSR, 4.25 x 6, signed in Cyrillic on the front cover in black ink

by Khrushchev.

The inner pages bear several affixed cosmonaut stamps. In fine condition, with trivial wear to corners, adhesive remnants to back cover, and the inner pages detached. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

309. Karl Liebknecht. German socialist and co-founder of the Spartacist League and the Communist Party of Germany (1871–1919) who is best known for his opposition to World War I and his role in the Spartacist uprising of 1919. Ink signature, “Karl Liebknecht,” adding the date below, on an off-white 5.5 x 4.25 sheet. Matted with an image of Liebknecht to an overall size of 14 x 8.5. In fine condition, with trivial stray ink marks and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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310. Nelson Mandela.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Mandela speaking at a podium, signed in black felt tip, “13-2-98, N. Mandela.” In very good condition, with a noticeable diagonal crease to the lower left, Mandela’s initial signature and date with a lighter pen visible below the bold example, and a general mothball odor. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

311. Nelson Mandela. Color

glossy 4.25 x 5.5 photo of the South African leader, signed in black felt tip, “N. Mandela, 28-8-97.” In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality to the image. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

312. Nelson Mandela. Signed book: Madiba. South

Africa: Martin Schneider & Company, 1997. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 11.25, 144 pages. Neatly signed on the introductory page in black felt tip, “Best wishes, N. Mandela 24.11.98.” In fine condition, with a noticeable ding to bottom of cover and a few surface marks to dust jacket. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“He should have taken advantage of the circumstances to lay siege to Tarragona” 313. Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Napole,” one page, 7.25 x 9, May 20, 1811. Letter to General Alexandre Berthier. In part (translated): “Send back General Suchet’s aide-de-camp Ricard with orders to march upon Tarragona. Make him understand the necessity of leaving Klopiski’s brigade to defend the countryside around Navarra. You will let him know about the victory that General Barraguey d’Hilliers won on the 3rd of this month over Campoverde who at the head of 12,000 of his best troops tried to introduce a convoy into Figuieres; 1,200 mules which composed the convoy were seized, one hundred officers and 2,000 men were taken prisoner and the rest were killed and dispersed in every direction. You will let General Suchet know that it is regrettable that although he had such considerable forces in his hands he allowed them to go to sleep and that he should have taken advantage of the circumstances to lay siege to Tarragona.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, overall wrinkling, and a few light stains.

Napoleon offered Suchet a marshal’s baton for the successful capture of Tarragona, and despite his mishap in this instance he was considered one of Napoleon’s most brilliant generals. Suchet found success on June 29, 1811, when his forces stormed the city and dealt heavy losses to Spanish troops, taking the territory while at the same time crippling the Army of Catalonia; they moved on to take Valencia the following year. Superb military content with a desirable more complete variation of Napoleon’s signature than often seen. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Boldly signed 1801 Bonaparte in combination with his elite guard 314. Napoleon. Manuscript DS in French, signed “Bonaparte,” three pages both sides, 8.75 x 12.25, October 28, 1801. Untranslated marriage contract between Major Leon Aune of the Consular Guard and Anne Clair. Initialed on each page by the bride and groom and boldly signed at the conclusion by Napoleon and several others, including General Marie-Francois Auguste de Caffarelli and French Marshals Jean Lannes and Jean-Baptiste Bessieres, all three of whom were commanders associated with the Consular Guard. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Lannes and Bessieres are rather scarce and soughtafter autographs on their own, making this already desirable document even more so. Napoleon’s exceptionally bold signature and the general association with his Consular Guard render this an exceptional piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

315. Cardinal Richelieu. French cardinal and states-

man (1585–1642) who served as chief minister from 1624 until his death, widely considered the world’s first prime minister. Sought after manuscript DS in French, signed “Armand Card. de Richelieu,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.75 x 13.5, circa 1634. Untranslated document authorizing the payment of 200,000 livres.

Signed at the conclusion by Cardinal Richelieu and countersigned by Bouthillier and the notaries Guerreau and Parque. In fine condition, with expected document wear, and light overall toning and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Zapata endorses the work of a fellow revolutionary: “I am convinced of his loyalty to our cause” 316. Emiliano Zapata. TLS in Spanish, one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, Correspondencia particular del General Emiliano Zapata letterhead, July 31, 1917. Letter to Don Genovevo de La O., in part (translated): “The present letter will be presented into your hands by Colonel Joaquin Rojas, whom I recommend to you for using his services...This gentleman has been working as an agent in Mexico in this Headquarters to advise and inform on the situation of the enemies since December 15 of the past year; he has been in continuous correspondence with me...I am convinced of his loyalty to our cause...you can follow up by giving him employment in your forces without any fear because I have widely examined him already. Without another topic, I leave you as the always affectionate friend and sincerely.”

Partial separations to central horizontal and vertical folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), a small tear to left edge, some scattered light soiling, and tack holes to left edge, otherwise fine condition. Zapata, like Genovevo de la O, the recipient of this letter, was a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution that removed President Porfirio Diaz from power. Viewed by many as one of Mexico’s outstanding national heroes, Zapata earned reverence from peasant and indigenous citizens who viewed him as a practical revolutionary intent on implementing the liberties and agrarian rights outlined in the Plan of Ayala. The loyalty Zapata references in this letter outlines the pressures he must have felt during this pivotal stretch of resistence, a desperate period in which the disintegration of the revolution outside of Morelos forced Zapata to seek allies among the northern revolutionaries, the southern Felicistas, and the Americans.

On April 10, 1919, Zapata was betrayed and killed when Constitutionalist Army Col. Jesus Guajardo, having invited Zapata to a meeting with intimations that he planned to pledge his allegiance to the Southern Liberation Army, ordered his men to shoot down the Mexican agrarian and revolutionary. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Royalty

317. King Charles XIV John of Sweden. King of Sweden and Norway from 1818 to 1844; born

Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, he was appointed as a Marshal of France by Napoleon after a long military career before becoming king (1763–1844). Untranslated manuscript DS in Latin, signed “Carolus Johannes,” one page, 9 x 14.5, March 26, 1825. Intersecting folds (two passing through portions of the signature), scattered toning and soiling, and a couple chips to one edge, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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The King announces the 1814 Treaty of Paris, forcing the abdication of Napoleon 318. 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. Printed document, not signed by the King, one page, 12.25 x 15, dated June 27, 1814, signed at the conclusion by sheriffs Benjamin Bickley and Philip George. Document reads, in part: “Whereas a Definitive Treaty of Peace and Friendship between His Majesty and His Most Christian Majesty, hath been concluded at Paris, on the Thirtieth Day of May last…We do declare to all His Majesty’s loving Subjects Our Will and Pleasure, that the said Treaty of Peace and Friendship be observed inviolably, as well by Sea as Land…

Given at the Court at Carleton House, the Seventeenth Day of June One thousand eight hundred and fourteen, and in the fifty-fourth Year of His Majesty’s Reign.” Document also bears George’s printed name, “George P. R.,” above the beginning of the text. Document has been professionally silked, and is in very good condition, with intersecting folds, and scattered toning, staining, and foxing, as well as a few spots of minor paper loss.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

319. King Philip V. Grandson of King Louis XIV whose accession

to the Spanish throne prompted the fourteen-year long War of Spanish Succession (1683–1746). Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey,” one page, 11.5 x 8, February 15, 1736. Untranslated document mentioning Vincent Cardinal Gotti. Crisply signed at the conclusion

by King Philip and countersigned by Secretary of State Jose Patino.

The crisply embossed paper seal affixed to the reverse remains fully intact. In fine condition, with expected document wear and a few tiny tears. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

320. Nicholas II. Sought-after manuscript DS in Cyrillic, one page both sides, 8.75 x 14, March 21, 1905. Untranslated document in which the czar awards various decorations to soldiers who distinguished themselves in the disastrous war against Japan. In fine condition, with one closely trimmed edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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321. Princess Diana. Christmas card with embossed coats of arms on the front, measuring 16 x 6 open, featuring a color satin-finish 5.5 x 4 photo of Princess Diana posing with her two young sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, affixed inside opposite a printed holiday greeting, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To you both, from, Diana.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

322. Princess Diana. TLS signed “Your sincerely, Diana,” one page, 7.25 x

9.25, Coat of Arms letterhead, July 15, 1982. Letter to Mrs. John Westmuckett, in full: “I am writing to thank you both for the marvellous white orchids which you so kindly sent for my twenty-first birthday. I was absolutely delighted to receive such lovely flowers and most touched by your kind and generous present. Thank you both so very much.” Princess Diana has handwritten the salutation. A water spot affecting the first word of the closing, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Diana had given birth to her first son, Prince William, just a few weeks before this letter was written. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

323. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Christmas card em-

bossed with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 10.25 x 7.25 open, featuring a splendid color satin-finish 4 x 5.5 photo of the entire family, affixed inside opposite a printed holiday greeting, “With all good wishes for Christmas and the New Year.” Charles has inscribed in fountain pen, “Rick,” signing at the bottom, “from, Charles and,” with the Princess signing in black ink, “Diana.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Royals go racing—one-of-a-kind disclaimer signed by Diana, William, and Harry 324. Princess Diana, Prince William, and Prince Harry. DS, one page, 16.5 x

11.75, no date. Disclaimer document for go-cart racing at Playscape Pro Racing Ltd in London in which Prince William, Prince Harry, and Diana agree to the terms and conditions set forth.

Signed vertically in the far right margin in black ballpoint by the princess, “Diana,” and signed in the table by both princes. William writes, “P. William, Kensington,” and adds a messy cursive signature, while Harry simply writes, “Harry,” in two columns. Intersecting folds and small edge tears, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Rare Hawaiian land grant at the site of Captain Cook’s murder

325. Queen Liliuokalani. Last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian islands (1838–1917) who actively pursued the preservation of the islands

for their native residents. In 1898, Liliuokalani was forced to give up her throne when Hawaii was annexed to the United States. Partly-printed DS, signed “Liliuokalani P. R.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 10 x 16, June 14, 1881. Royal land grant to Keohokalole for a parcel of land in the district of Kaawaloa. Signed at the conclusion by Liliuokalani as princess regent and countersigned by Henry A. P. Carter. The green seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with expected document wear. A century earlier Captain James Cook landed at the village of Kaawaloa during his third voyage; it was also the site of his murder shortly thereafter. Liliuokalani is a very rare autograph, especially as princess regent. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Charming presentation from Queen Victoria to her son-in-law, the German emperor

326. Queen Victoria. Signed book: Leaves from the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1865. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 145 pages. Signed and inscribed to her son-in-law German Emperor Frederick III on a free end page in German (translated): “To faithful Fritz, In remembrance of the happy days in Balmoral, Now disappeared forever, from his faithful unhappy mama, V. Reg., Windsor Castle, July 2, 1865.” The bookplate of the queen’s eldest child and the wife of Frederick, Victoria Adelaide, is affixed to the front pastedown.

Autographic condition: fine, with a couple very light stains and a light pink mark toward the end of the inscription. Book condition: VG-/None.

Princess Victoria Adelaide became engaged to Prince Frederick William of Prussia while he was visiting Balmoral Castle in 1855, a marriage designed to cement a dynastic alliance between the two nations. In addition to this book’s historic significance given its royal associations, this edition is an extreme rarity with hardly any recorded examples. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Titanic

Super scarce Montague Black-designed White Star Line poster in its original frame

327. Titanic. Exceedingly rare color poster for the White Star Line, 39 x 29, of the company’s two newest and biggest ships, the Titanic and Olympic, circa early 1912. Originally done by Montague Birrell Black, the poster shows the Olympic steaming ahead, with its decks and bow full of passengers, with the Titanic in the background. The poster’s borders have been trimmed, as was the custom after the catastrophic Titanic sinking. Poster bears Black’s printed initials in the lower right, has been affixed to an identical size mount and is housed in its original frame (with plate glass), along with a small White Star Line plaque nailed into the bottom edge of the frame, to an overall size of 44.5 x 34.25.

Backing bears most of a Galindo Mfg. Co. New York label. In fine condition, with uniform light fading to colors, a couple small areas of paper loss near top edge, and a small tear to left edge. Black produced numerous paintings and postcards for White Star Line throughout the 1920s.

Printed in a relatively small number to hang in White Star Offices, only a few copies have survived, even fewer in their original frames. Oversized. Starting Bid $500

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Explorers and Archaeologists Rare annotated candids from the excavation of King Tut’s tomb 328. Howard Carter.

Rare group of four exceptional candid photographs taken while working at the tomb of Tutankhamun, 3.5 x 5.5 and 5.5 x 3.5, each captioned and dated in pencil on the reverse in Carter’s hand, with his annotations reading: “Clearing Entrance of Tomb, Jan 23rd, 1925”; “Examining pall, Jan 25, 1925”; “Showing the gold stick, Jan 25, 1925”; and “Leaving tomb after handing over, Jan 25, 1925.” Carter himself appears in two of the images. In overall fine condition, with a small edge tear, slight surface rubbing, and an affixed numerical label to the reverse of one photo.

These important dates and images correspond with entries found in Carter’s journals, now held at Oxford’s Griffith Institute. For example, on January 23, Carter recorded, ‘Baraize began clearing the entrance of the Tomb at 11.15 am and completed it at 4 pm.’ On the 25th, he wrote, ‘The Tomb of Tutankhamun, the laboratory and magazine together with the keys were handed over to me this morning by the Government Commission...Everything was found to be in order, with the exception of the pall which was ruined, it having been left out in the open exposed to the summer heat and wind.’ Depicting noteworthy events from Carter’s return to the tomb after a yearlong absence, these photographs are of the utmost historical interest. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

329. James Harrod. Pioneer, soldier, and hunter

who helped explore and settle the Kentucky area and established the first permanent settlement there (c.

1746–c. 1792). ADS, one page, 7.25 x 5, no date. In part: “Please to send by the Bearer the…Bill which Capt Denton gave…to be on the arbitration.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, irregular edges, and a tiny stain to upper margin. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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330. Alexander von Humboldt.

German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive fivevolume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man’s knowledge. Untranslated third-person ALS in French, signed within the text, “M. de Humboldt,” one page, 5.25 x 8, no date.

In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light toning and soiling to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

331. Heinrich Schliemann. Pi-

oneering archaeologist (1822–1890) best known for his excavations at the ancient sites of Troy and Mycenae.

Untranslated ALS in German, signed “H. Schliemann,” one page, 3.75 x 6, Athenaeum Club letterhead, May 2, 1877. In fine condition, with a trimmed left edge, three horizontal folds, and trivial creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Stoker’s inspiration for Van Helsing rails against “the Russian encroachments in Central Asia” 332. Armin Vambery. Hungarian traveler, translator, language professor, and spy (1832–1913) said to have introduced Bram Stoker to the legend of Dracula and served as the inspiration for Professor Van Helsing. Partial ALS signed “A. Vambery,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 9, no date. Final page of a letter to Professor William Wright of the University of Cambridge. In part: “I am glad to hear that my… friends appreciate my political writings against the Russian encroachments in Central Asia. I admit that national rivalries and petty strifes have no place in the republic of Sciences, but an exception is here fully justified, for nobody can remain indifferent on seeing the interests of a highly civilized society threatened by the unsatiable lust of conquest of an inferior society and of a despotic government.”

Affixed at the left edge to a larger scrapbook page.

Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature) and mild foxing, otherwise fine condition. In 2005 it was revealed that Vambery had been employed by the British Foreign Office as an agent and spy whose task it was to combat Russian attempts at gaining ground in Central Asia and threatening the British position on the Indian sub-continent. Remarkable content from a fascinating historical figure. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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335. Alexei Abrikosov Starting Bid $200

338. Charles Best Starting Bid $200

342. Julia Child Starting Bid $200

345. Millvina Dean Starting Bid $200

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336. Susan B. Anthony and Lucy Stone

337. Yasser Arafat

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339. Nicolaas Bloembergen

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343. Lydia Maria Child Starting Bid $200

346. John DeLorean Starting Bid $200

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340. Andrew Carnegie Starting Bid $200

341. Nicolae Ceausescu Starting Bid $200

344. Clarence Darrow Starting Bid $200

347. Porfirio Diaz Starting Bid $200

348. William Fargo Starting Bid $200

349. Explorers and Scientists Starting Bid $200

352. Melville Fuller Starting Bid $200

353. William Lloyd Garrison Starting Bid $200

356. Jane Goodall Starting Bid $200

359. Martin Heidegger Starting Bid $200

350. Ferdinand II

351. Joseph Fouche

354. Emma Goldman

355. Frank Hastings Hamilton

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357. Harley-Davidson: Gordon Davidson

358. Friedrich Hayek

361. Charles Evans Hughes

362. Leonid Kantorovich

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360. Edmund Hillary Starting Bid $200

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363. Kennedy Assassination

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367. Edwina MacKenzie Starting Bid $200

370. Mother Teresa Starting Bid $200

364. Jack Kilby

365. King George III

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368. Rudolph A. Marcus Starting Bid $200

371. Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III

372. Nobel Prize Winners: Chemistry

375. Antoine-Augustin Parmentier

376. Robert E. Peary

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374. Tenzing Norgay Starting Bid $200

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366. Paul Kruger Starting Bid $200

369. Thurgood Marshall Starting Bid $200

373. Max Nordau Starting Bid $200

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377. Queen Victoria Starting Bid $200

378. Politicians and Cartoonists

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380. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

382. Eleanor Johnson Shuman

383. Harlan Stone

384. Roger Taney

385. J. R. D. Tata

386. Margaret Thatcher

387. Fred M. Vinson

388. Morrison R. Waite

389. Earl Warren

390. Henry Wells and William Fargo

391. Edward Douglass White

392. Edward, Duke of Windsor

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381. Nikolay Semyonov Starting Bid $200

379. Queen Victoria

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military Remarkable sketched Chancellorsville maps showing the “path Jackson took” 393. Battle of Chancellorsville. Two hand-drawn maps

portraying troop movements during the Battle of Chancellorsville prepared by Augustus Choate Hamlin, circa 1890s, including: a detailed ink and watercolor map labeled “Battle of Chancellorsville, May 2nd 1863, time 6.30 to 7 or 7.15, Map No. 6,” one page, 13 x 8, identifying the various troop divisions and geographical landmarks; and a map accomplished in ink labeled “Map No. 2, time 8.15 to 10 PM, Path Jackson Took,” one page, 10.5 x 8, showing Stonewall Jackson’s movements just before being killed by friendly fire. In overall fine condition, with scattered creases and chipping to one edge of the second map. Accompanied

by Hamlin’s 1896 book, The Battle of Chancellorsville: Jackson’s Attack, in which versions of these maps are published.

Augustus Choate Hamlin, the nephew of Lincoln’s first vice president, Hannibal Hamlin, was a surgeon in the Union XI Corps that took part in the battle. Despite vastly outnumbering the Confederate troops, the Union was dealt a demoralizing loss at Chancellorsville. The first map offers a grand overview of the situation on the evening of May 2, 1863, as Jackson’s men continued their rout of Howard’s XI Corps. In addition to recording the positions of the Union corps, Hamlin takes note of “Stuart Cav,” “A. P. Hill’s Div,” and “Genl Lee,” behind the divisions commanded by Richard Anderson and Lafayette McLaws.

The second map is also of tremendous interest as Hamlin points out the path Jackson took during the daring flank attack during which he was killed. With both aesthetic and historical appeal, this is an outstanding pair of desirable hand-drawn maps. Starting Bid $1000

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394. John F. Chase. Union soldier (1843–1914) who received the Medal of Honor for his valor at the the Battle of Chancellorsville. He was seriously wounded at Gettysburg, losing an arm and an eye in addition to dozens of shrapnel wounds. Two items: a tiny oval tintype bust portrait of Chase measuring approximately .5 x .75 and displayed in a 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite type mount, notated in ink, “J. F. Chase, Received 48 wounds at Gettersburg [sic]”; and one of Chase’s calling cards imprinted with his name and title on the front, “Cannonier J. F. Chase,” with an illustrated portrait of him on the reverse revealing his many wounds, reading, “J. F. Chase, of the Fifth Maine Battery. Received 48 wounds at the Battle of Gettysburg. Inventor and Lecturer on the Battle of Gettysburg. Augusta,—Maine.” In overall very good condition, with scattered toning, dampstaining, and slight surface loss to the tintype mount. Accompanied by a contemporary newspaper clipping about Chase and his experiences in the war. Starting Bid $200

395. Civil War Model 1861 Rifle-Musket. Civil War Model 1861 Rifle-Musket by Springfield Armory. A .58 caliber musket with a standard 40˝ barrel with a very good bore secured by three bands. The lockplate and breech are both dated “1862.” The left side of the stock has a fine condition “ESA” inspector’s cartouche and a second cartouche that is lightly rubbed and hard to read. All of the metal has been cleaned and has fine abrasive scratches with some scattered fine pitting. The arsenal markings on the breech are in very good condition and those in the lockplate are in excellent condition. The stock has some added oil finish but has not been sanded and has good edges. There is a short hairline age crack behind the lock recess that is unobtrusive. The stock overall is in fine condition with relatively few handling marks. The Springfield was the most widely used US Army weapon during the Civil War, favored for its range, accuracy, and reliability. Given their status as an iconic Civil War weapon, Springfield rifles are of the utmost desirability. Oversized. Starting Bid $300

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Sought-after New Hampshire infantryman’s overcoat

396. Civil War Overcoat. Civil War overcoat manufactured by Amos Clark

identified to Union soldier Pvt. Albert Leach of Co. A, 14th Regiment, New Hampshire Infantry. The coat is stenciled on the interior lining, “A. Leach, 14th Regt. N.H.V.,” with an ink notation in the sleeve lining, “A. L.” The manufacturer’s name, “A. Clark, New York,” is stenciled inside the right sleeve and the coat is lined in red cloth as is typical with Clark’s overcoats; Clark was contracted for 90,000 greatcoats between September 1862 and December 1864. In very good condition, with scattered moth holes inside the lining, collar, and shoulder areas, as well as a larger hole to the left front skirt; the top golden eagle button is absent and was replaced with a black enameled tin trouser button. Originally part of the John Henry Kurtz Collection. Accompanied by a large packet of Leach’s photocopied war records. He was mustered into the regiment on September 22, 1862, and died of typhoid fever at Campbell Hospital in Washington on May 31, 1863. Starting Bid $1000

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397. Confederate Diary. Civil War diary kept by a

Confederate soldier in the 1st Maryland Infantry, circa June 1862, 24 pages, 4 x 6.5, apparently written by someone with good education, potentially an officer. It can be attributed to the 1st Maryland by the mention of Lt. Rice of Company C and the wounding of the brigade commander Brigadier Arnold Elzey Jones. The journal boasts fascinating battle descriptions comprising the Battle of Gaines Mill and Battle of Savage Station. Several beginning pages seem to be absent as it begins midsentence. In part: “So heavy & massive was the fire that the brigade which went in just in front of us seemed to add little or nothing to the volume of musketry…Still we tried to advance but it seemed impossible. The hailstorm of lead and more over powered us. Noticing at this time an unusual commotion around a body, I saw several men bearing what appeared the lifeless body of our General Elzey to the rear…The country is perfectly desolate, no fences, house in ruins. The late camps torn to pieces as they are given up. A horrid picture. The march is very hot and disagreeable. Swarms of flies infest the late camps and the horses are so worried that it is necessary to cover them with tent cloth…

Now it is our turn and we start across on the run. The instant the light from the cannon strikes our eye, we fall to the ground as our comrades had done. It was well for us that they fired by battery. Lieut. Rice of Co. C was a short distance before me and once he was too slow in getting down. The cannon ball struck him on the head and threw his body some distance from the path in which we move…Our duty obliged us to pass over a considerable portion of the field, and the sight was one to sicken even a soldier…water was tinged with the blood of the many mangled bodies that lay around in every variety of mutilation. Most of the destruction here seemed to be by the artillery & some of bodies could hardly be recognized as the remains of human beings…We found the body of Lieut. Rice which afforded a fair example of many others…The cannon shot had struck him full on the head & had carried it entirely away…We buried him near the sport where he fell & hastened back to our bivouac.” In very good condition, with front cover detached, spine and most pages loose, missing pages at the beginning, and some of the writing light but legible. Starting Bid $200

398. Confederacy. Interesting

printed cardstock broadside printed in 1865 by Jas. B. Rodgers, 8.75 x 7, reading: “Died, near the SouthSide Rail Road, on Sunday, April 9th, 1865, The Southern Confederacy, aged four years. Conceived in sin, born in iniquity, nurtured by tyranny, died of a chronic attack of punch. Abraham Lincoln, Attending Physician. U. S. Grant, Undertaker. Jeff Davis, Chief Mourner.”

An epitaph appears below, ending with the line: “Your death gave freedom to the slave.” In very good condition, with scattered staining and soiling. Starting Bid $200

399. Confederate Soldier. Interesting composite tintype photo

housed in an ornate 3.5 x 4 case, featuring one image of a Confederate soldier in uniform and a second image of his wife in a black mourning dress. The oval frame opening inside the case is approximately 2 x 2.5. In very good condition, with scattered surface cracks to photo finish and some of the decorative mother-of-pearl absent from case exterior. Starting Bid $200

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Rare LeMat ‘grape shot’ #340

400. Confederate LeMat Revolver. These formidable revolvers had a nine-shot .42 caliber cylinder revolving around a central axis that was a .63 caliber smoothbore barrel for buckshot. This French made LeMat is an early transitional model with the spurred trigger guard, rotating lanyard ring in the butt, and reciprocating pin cylinder locking mechanism of the first model revolvers; and the left side loading lever location and “L” and “M” block letters beneath a star trademark of the second model revolvers. It has a very unusual fully round 7˝ barrel with the top engraved, “Col. LeMat BTE SCDG PARIS,” and the serial number “340” appears on the barrel and frame. The mechanism works well, the loading lever is missing, and the pivoting hammer nose is missing a tiny piece but is still fully functional. All of the metal has a smooth dark patina with several small bruises and dings on the barrels. The barrel address is in very good condition and both bores are in good condition.

The walnut grips are in very good condition with only light wear on the checkering. Few Confederate collectors are fortunate enough to have a LeMat in their collections.

French émigré Jean Alexandre LeMat developed this ‘Grape Shot’ revolver in New Orleans in 1856, with aspirations of marketing his unique sidearm as a primary weapon for dragoons and other mounted troops. Due to his familial ties with US Army Major Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard, this unique 10-shot gun, made particularly distinct by the option of a 20-gauge smoothbore barrel, was eventually embraced by the Confederate Army and Navy, and was notably favored by Confederate Major General J. E. B. Stuart. Manufactured in France and Belgium, and then secretly shipped from England to Bermuda to avoid the Union Navy blockade, it’s estimated that less than 2,900 of these intimidating guns were produced during 1856–1865, with the Confederate Army and Navy receiving around 2,500 shipments. In both appearance and historical stature, this LeMat revolver is a truly impressive and powerful gun made all the more desirable by its sheer scarcity. Starting Bid $1000

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Rare NPW Confederate officer’s sword branded “CSA”

401. Confederate Nashville Plow Works Officer’s Saber.

Confederate staff and field officer’s sword with a 31˝ blade and a cast brass guard with large raised letters “CSA” on the bottom below the blade edge, and in smaller raised letters around the spine, “NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS.” The top of the guard is rough textured and partially stippled. The brass backstop and bird’s head pommel are smooth and of one piece, and the brown leather-covered grip is bound with twisted brass wire. A leather blade washer is still present. The hilt rates very good with a dark brown patina on the guard, moderate wear on the leather-covered grip with all of the wire intact, and the blade bears an unstopped fuller and shows evidence of an old cleaning with a small area of faint pitting. The original iron scabbard has a brass throat and drag with two brass bands having iron rings. The scabbard has an old repair to an open seam at the throat and is in good condition with a dark patina and patches of dark corrosion but no significant dents. Oversized.

With arms at short supply during the early days of the Civil War, the Nashville Plow Works of Nashville, Tennessee, effectively plied the opposite of Isaiah 2:3-4’s scripture verse by beating plow shears into swords and sabers for scores of Confederate soldiers. Also known as Sharp & Hamilton, the firm is most often associated with manufacturing weaponry for western armies between 1861 and the Federal capture of Nashville in 1862, generating a wealth of Confederate arms that ranged from enlisted men’s sabers to high-ranking field officer swords such as this. Produced during the infancy of the Southern war effort, this officer’s saber is known as the rarest and most sought-after of all Nashville Plow Works swords.

Provenance: Rebel Relics. Starting Bid $1000

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“A skillful artillerist who has seen much service” 402. Jefferson Davis. Lengthy Civil War–dated ALS, signed “Jeffer. Davis,” two pages both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, March 14, 1862. Letter to Confederate States Senator C. C. Clay. In part: “When independent companies were tendered for organization, the Captains as other persons might recommend but could not choose, the right to select being confined to the Executive. I have no recollection of such action by the Captains as is described, either as the unanimity or persistency, see ‘a’ & ‘d.’ The classification of officers of the permanent list had been on the basis of length of service. The exceptions when accidental or designed are no doubt understood in the Adjt. Genl’s office. See ‘1.’ Capt. Duncan is a skillful artillerist who has seen much service was required for command in the forts below New Orleans, if this was not service with Volunteers I know of none which will bear the definition; in order to command it was requisite that he should have at least the temporary rank conferred. How can this be regarded ‘just’ such a case as that of an officer employed on the papers of the Adjt. Genl.?…The army list will show whether there is but one original appointment to the higher grade from civil life, and a reference to the record of former service will show whether Capt.

Withers has been placed below his juniors of the old army in the arrangements of these officers in the Confederate service. Neither Colo. McKell no Capt. Maury are in the Adjt.

Genl’s corps of the Confederate Army and both have served longer than Capt. W. The early appointment of Capt. W. in the Adjt. Genl’s Dept. of the U.S. Army gave him precedence in that corps over Capt. Maury who was senior in the service. See ‘l’ & ‘r.’ Capt. Lt. Col. Wood whilst serving with temporary rank with a provisional Regt. Cannot interfere with Capt. (Major) Withers while he is serving in the Adjt. Genl’s office. See ‘A.’ The provisional appointments of Adjt. Genls. For service in the field is founded on the Same reasons and necessities as the provisional appointments in the line, and do not disturb the permanent organization and relative rank of officers of the Dept. proper. see ‘t’ The letter of the Adjt. Genl. contained other recommendations for promotion, that of Capt Withers was ‘solitary’ in being the only one not in the field & was approved for promotion to the grade of Major (‘n’).” In fine condition, with light toning and old mounting traces to edges, and a bit of show-through from writing to opposing sides. Accompanied by a full transcription. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection.

Davis was provisional president of the Confederacy beginning in February 1861, but was not officially elected to a full six-year term and inaugurated until February 22, 1862. It was around this time that the Union launched the Peninsular Campaign, its first large-scale offensive in the Eastern Theater. Davis is especially desirable in war-dated material, and this unusually long letter rife with military content is a standout example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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“My husband’s autographs are extremely rare: though thousands are sold, they are mine” 403. Varina Davis. ALS signed “Varina Jefferson Davis,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 5, no date but postmarked April 12, 1906.

Letter to Mrs. Micheler, in part: “My husband’s autographs are extremely rare: though thousands are sold, they are mine. For many years I wrote at his dictation all his letters, signed all his papers etc, and no one knew the difference as I had practiced his calligraphy so he, even did not recognize the difference between the two.” Partial separations to right edge of mailing fold, some scattered staining, and the vertical mailing fold passing through the extreme top of the signature, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Davis’s own hand. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“He had no aid or sympathy from honorable men of the South— They are not assassins and not the allies of assassins” 404. Edward Johnson. Con-

federate general (1816–1873) who opted against attacking Culp’s Hill at the Battle of Gettysburg, a decision frequently blamed for the loss of this decisive battle. Exceptional Civil War– dated ALS signed “Edw. Johnson, Maj. Gl. CSA,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, April 17, 1865. Letter to his cousin, Emily Barton Brune, regarding the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, written while being held as a prisoner of war at Fort Warren in Boston. In part: “I know that the recent events that have transpired in Va. and in Wash’n must have affected you as they have done us…heartfelt gratitude for your sympathy and your kindness in my misfortune…

We have all been shocked by the terrible tragedy recently perpetrated in Wash’n, and all of us deeply and sincerely deplore it. Nothing at this time could have been more unfortunate for our unhappy country. All honorable men must feel as we do about this assassination. It must have originated in the brain of the perpetrator. I feel confident that he had no aid or sympathy from honorable men of the South—They are not assassins and not the allies of assassins.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature). Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Johnson was called to give testimony at the assassination trial six weeks later on May 30, 1865, where he was questioned about the conspiracy by Mary Surrat’s counsel and by Judge Advocate John A. Bingham. He swore that he did not know John Wilkes Booth, and had never heard of any assassination conspiracy. On the same date of this letter, Johnson and several other imprisoned Confederate officers wrote a letter to General U. S. Grant expressing the same sentiments on the death of the Union’s president. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Rare 1862 handwritten field pass for a Richmond farmer 405. Robert E. Lee. Civil War– dated ADS, signed “R. E. Lee, Genl,” one page, 7.25 x 3.5, May 22, 1862.

Document issued from “Hd Qrts Richmond,” instructing that a gentleman “of Richmond will be allowed to pass all guards & patrols from this City to his farm on Brooke turnpike & to return at his pleasure.” Restored to very good condition, with repaired separations to intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing between initials in the signature), repaired paper loss, and overall soiling. On this same day, General Lee met with Confederate President Jefferson Davis and rode out to Mechanicsville with the intention of meeting Joseph E. Johnston and reviewing military strategy, but they ultimately did not meet; instead, Lee and Davis were dismayed to find their troops disorganized and ill-prepared for defense. Johnston would be wounded later that week, making way for Lee to assume command of the Army of Northern Virginia. Handwritten field passes from Lee at this crucial time in his military career are rare and of the utmost desirability. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Superior signed Brady portrait of the Union hero 406. William T. Sherman. Exemplary 4 x 5.75 albumen

portrait of Sherman in uniform by Mathew Brady, affixed to a 5 x 7.5 mount, crisply signed on the mount in bold black ink, “W. T. Sherman, General.” Gorgeously suede-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 18.5. In fine condition. A simply stunning piece of the highest quality. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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407. William T. Sherman. ALS

signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” three pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, March 28, 1877. Letter to Colonel Arthur, in part: “Sanders desires some appointment in the Customs House New York…You know how careful I am in such matters and that nothing but stern necessity could endeavor me to interfere in such matters…I knew Mr. Sanders in California in early days…Like many of that clan he suffered in the financial calamities and now stands in need of help. He was held in high estimation there and I am sure how he would fulfill honestly…any post to which you could assign him.” A partial separation to intersecting folds (two vertical folds passing through two letters of the signature), staple holes to upper left corner, irregular blocks of toning and trivial soiling to first page, and a toned strip of tape to reverse of second integral page, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“I have seized several government missiles concealed near Apple Creek” 408. George A. Custer. ALS signed “G. A. Custer,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, March 31, no year but circa 1875. Letter to Major John Carland, written from his post at Fort Lincoln, Dakota Territory. In part: “As his employer will be arrested on similar charge look closely to Hannons bondsmen. I have seized several government missiles concealed near Apple Creek by Bmrk [Bismarck].

Cause his arrest also on this charge and scrutinized his bondsmen closely—If he could be placed here for safe keeping by the Marshall I think information of value could be obtained.” Intersecting folds, overall creases, a tiny stain and tear to one horizontal fold, a small repaired tear to the right edge, and some brushing to graphite, otherwise fine condition.

Grain began steadily disappearing from the forage buildings at Fort Lincoln during the spring of 1875, but General Custer was forbidden from making arrests outside of the military reservation, hampering his efforts to stop the robberies. Assisted by his friend Major John Carland, an officer with the 6th Infantry who had formerly worked as a lawyer, Custer was determined to root out every thieving culprit. Under Carland’s oversight, Custer was able to gather all the proper evidence for prosecuting the thieving bandits. An extremely rare letter by Custer about this thorn in his side during the spring of 1875. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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New York 151st Infantry rifle: “Dem Youngers, 1st Brig. Sharpshooters”

409. Union Sharpshooter’s Rifle. Sharps New Model 1859 full stock .52 caliber percussion rifle carried by regimental sharpshooter Dem Youngers of the 151st New York Infantry during the Civil War. The rifle measures 53˝ long with a 36˝ barrel configured for a saber bayonet. It is stamped on the top with the early serial number 37402 and bears a plaque on the left side of the butt handsomely engraved, “Dem Youngers, 1st Brig. Sharpshooters, 3rd Div. 6th Corps.” Matching the plaque are pairs of diamond-shaped inlays decorating both sides of the forestock. In fine condition, with normal usage and a smooth patina, and minor pitting primarily on front of lock around hammer and on breech. Accompanied by an extensive packet of photocopies of Youngers’s war records. Provenance: Heritage Auctions.

Enlisting in the Union army on September 10, 1862, the German-born Youngers was commissioned as an 18-year-old soldier in the 151st NY Infantry until June 26, 1864. During the infantry’s assignment with the 6th Corps, Youngers participated in all fights following the crossing of Virginia’s Rapidan River, engaging in conflicts at the Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, North Anna, Totopotomoy, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg. Although Youngers miraculously survived each contest, he would succumb to an ongoing war-related disease on August 11, 1872. Augmented by its comprehensive documentation, this is an exceptionally rare sharpshooter’s rifle employed during several of the Civil War’s most infamous battles. Oversized. Starting Bid $1000

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410. George A. Custer. Hand-addressed mailing envelope,

8.25 x 4, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl. G. A. Custer, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Feb. 13th, 1869,” bearing three affixed three-cent postage stamps and postmarked Hays, Kansas. A torn right edge from opening, slight dampstaining to edges, and a small tear to bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Early Custer document from his first command, ordering supplies “to care for the sick horses in the Brigade” 411. George A. Custer. Scarce Civil War–

dated partly-printed DS, signed “Approved, G. A. Custer, Brig Genl Comdg 2d Brig,” one page, 8 x 10.25, September 10, 1863. Special requisition document for the Third Brigade, Second Division, Cavalry Corps, requesting material “to care [for] the sick horses in the Brigade.”

Among the items listed are “One Case Veterinary Instruments,” “Saltpeter,” “Glauber Salts,” “Linseed Oil,” “Turpentine,” “Castile Soap,” “Sponge,” “Burgundy Pitch,” “Mustang Liniment,” “Two Horse Syringes,” “One Shoulder Needle pointed,” and “One Spring Lance.” Signed at the conclusion by Custer and countersigned twice by a quartermaster. In very good condition, with partial separations to horizontal folds, moderate scattered staining, a few chips to edges.

The Second Brigade of the Third Cavalry Division was Custer’s very first command, having been promoted just a few months earlier at the end of June. Put under heavy stress in harsh conditions, the Union’s cavalry horses often suffered from disease, exhaustion, and starvation in addition to battlefield wounds and accidental injuries. The US War Department took measures in March 1863 to provide better care for horses, authorizing a veterinary surgeon to be appointed for each cavalry regiment with the rank of sergeant-major. Given its early date and pertinence to the cavalry’s horses, this is an ideal Custer document.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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“In the St. Mihiel battle,” Patton writes in an actionpacked WWI letter, “He carried out his duties under fire” 412. George S. Patton. TLS signed “G. S.

Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, January 11, 1919. Letter of recommendation for Sergeant First Class Kenneth O. Harter, detailing his service during World War I. In part: “Sergeant Harter fulfilled the functions of Brigade Sergeant Major from the time of the formation of the Brigade until this date…In addition to his duties, in the St. Mihiel battle, Sergeant Harter volunteered to go forward with the Brigade Commander in the capacity of a runner. He carried out his duties under fire during the whole of September 12th 1918 and due to a Reconnaissance made by him the first information as to the location of the Right Battalion of the Brigade was obtained. He later successfully carried a message from the town of Pannes to the town of Beaumont, a distance of 8 kilometers under fire.” Intersecting folds, light toning, and some rubbing from carbon paper, otherwise fine condition. Patton commanded a tank brigade at the Battle of St. Mihiel and the September 12th date he mentions was the first-ever use of American tank units in combat.

He famously led from the front and performed acts of valor to inspire his men, including riding on top of a tank as they entered Pannes.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

414. Matthew Ridgway.

Typed questionnaire filled out

by Ridgway and signed with his initials, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, April 10, 1965. Ridgway responds to four questions about the Korean War posed by a history student.

Responding to a question on the influence of the Incheon landings on the war’s outcome, he writes: “Lead to the subsequent decision to occupy and pacify all of North Korea, and hence directly to intervention of Red Chinese armies.” In response to the question. “Why in your opinion was MacArthur fired by President Truman?,” Ridgway writes: “For repeated failure to comply with instructions from superior authority.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and some fading to ink. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in his own hand. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

413. George S. Patton.

Tw o i t e m s : a TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Headquarters, Third United States Army letterhead, August 8, 1945, in part: “I am returning your pencil sketch duly autographed”; and the amateur pencil sketch mentioned portraying Patton in uniform, one page, 9 x 12, signed in fountain pen, “G. S. Patton, Jr.” In overall fine condition, with overall toning to the sketch and some chipping to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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415. John Bradstreet. British Army officer during King George’s War, the French and Indian War, and Pontiac’s Rebellion (1714–1774).

Manuscript DS, signed “Jno. Bradstreet,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 12.5, August 18, 1746. Document headed “At a Regimental Court Martial Held at Louisbourg,” presided over by Captain Bradstreet, who renders the court’s opinion “That Sergt. Brady should be releas’d as he had obey’d Capt. Boyle,” and “That Sergt. Williamson is Guilty of the Crime alledged against him.” A horizontal fold passing through the top of the signature, slight show-through from writing to opposing sides, and soiling and dampstaining to edges, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Written on board the Victory at Sea

416. Horatio Nelson. LS signed “Nelson & Bronte,” one page, 7.5 x 12, January 24, 1804. Letter to Commissioner Otway in Gibraltar, written from the “Victory at Sea.” In full: “I have this day received by the Termagant your two letters of the 20th October last transmitting an account of the arrival and sailing of His Majesty’s ships, Vessels and Transports to and from Gibraltar, together with the abstract of the musters made of His Majesty’s ships at that place.” Handsomely double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 17.5 x 17.5. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and mild soiling.

During this early part of 1804, Nelson continued his long blockade of Toulon, a defensive tactic preventing the French fleet there from escaping into the Mediterranean and contributing to the Napoleonic Wars. Nelson had frigates patrolling the waters to gather intelligence on any troop movements and was eager to lure the French out of their port and destroy them on the open sea. Contrary to his expectations, the fleet did not attempt to escape Toulon and it was not until a year later that Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve managed to slip through Nelson’s blockade. This would result in the famed Battle of Trafalgar, during which Nelson was killed while leading the Royal Navy to a decisive victory.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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417. Stephen Decatur Starting Bid $200

421. Civil War

418. 7th Massachusetts Infantry

419. P. G. T. Beauregard Starting Bid $200

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420. Civil War

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422. Civil War

423. Jefferson Davis

424. Jubal A. Early

425. William B. Franklin

426. Gettysburg Starting Bid $200

427. Samuel P. Heintzelman

428. Philip H. Sheridan

430. Philippe Petain

431. Philippe Petain

432. Lazare Carnot

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aviation Complete collection of Smithsonian fabric relics, including Earhart’s Lockheed Vega and a Wright Vin Fiz

433. Aviation. Complete set of the nine flown fabric presentations created by the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum with fabric removed during restoration of historically important aircraft. Each swatch measures about 2 x 2 and is affixed to an informational poster and matted to an overall size of 16 x 20. Pieces include: a brown swatch from Calbraith Perry Rodgers’s Wright Brothers Vin Fiz; a bright red swatch from Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Vega 5B; a dark brown swatch from from Oakley Kelly and John Macready’s Fokker T-2; a beige swatch from the Bleriot XI; a dark brown swatch from the Douglas World Cruiser ‘Chicago’ that made the first around-the-world flight in 1924; a dark brown swatch from Lt. Heinz von Beaulieu-Marconnay’s Fokker D-VII ‘U.10’; a gray swatch from the Albatros D.Va No. 7161/17; a brown swatch from the Curtiss NC-4 Flying Boat that made the first transatlantic flight in 1919; and a dark gray swatch from the De Havilland DH-4 WWI bomber. A crease to the center of the De Havilland DH-4 sheet and toned adhesive affecting the appearance of the Albatros D.Va sheet, otherwise overall fine condition. Rarely offered as a complete set, this is an absolutely remarkable collection of relics from some of the most important aircraft in aviation history. Starting Bid $500

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434. Clarence Chamberlin.

Aviation pioneer (1893–1976) who made the first non-stop flight from New York to Germany. Handsome matte-finish 4.75 x 6.5 photo of an illustrated portrait of the aviator in his helmet and goggles, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Seymour Halpe rn, C l are n ce D. Chamberlin.”

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

437. Howard Hughes. Uncommon commemorative airmail postal

435. Amelia Earhart. Crisp fountain pen signature, “Amelia Earhart,” at the conclusion of an autograph request letter written to her, one page, 5.25 x 7.25, February 15, 1935. Irregular toning to edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

cover, 9.5 x 4, carried by Hughes on his triumphant 1938 around-theworld 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. Also includes a sought-after flown American flag, 12 x 8, also carried on his circumnavigation of the globe. Mounted, matted, and framed together with a plaque to an overall size of 19.5 x 24. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

436.

Howard Hughes. Desirable

flown flag issued for the 1939 New York World’s Fair, 12 x 8, carried by Hughes on his triumphant 1938 aroundthe-world flight. Nicely mounted, matted, and framed with a plaque and “Howard Hughes Goodwill Flight” airmail cover to an overall size of 19.5 x 24. Plaque reads: “A World’s Fair Flag and Envelope both carried by Howard Hughes on his record breaking flight around the world in 1938. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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438. Anne Morrow Lindbergh. DS, three pages, 8.5 x 13, March 1, 1977. Document headed “Estate Tax Compromise Agreement in the Estate of Charles A. Lindbergh, Deceased,” in which his widow agrees to pay $31,516.31 to the state of Hawaii and $64,394.77 to the state of Connecticut. Signed at the conclusion by Anne Morrow Lindbergh and countersigned by officials from both states, including Connecticut Governor Ella Grasso. In fine condition, with expected document wear.

Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Lindbergh adrift during his triumphant 1927 North American tour 439. Charles Lindbergh.

Vintage matte-finish 13.75 x 10.75 photo of a relaxed Lindbergh standing in a motorboat, his hands in his pockets, flanked by two other men, signed in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh.”

Includes a photocopy of a typed letter from Lindbergh, dated September 28, 1937, in part, “The face of the man in the boat with Mrs. Burns is rather indistinct but I believe it is Kusterer who, as you may remember, went in advance of our tour to make the necessary arrangements in regard to landing, programme, etc.

Kusterer is the man in the lower right hand corner of the other picture of the out-board motorboat.” Slight creasing to corners, trivial silvering to darker areas of image and around signature, some slight discoloration to background, and some slight soiling to right side, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA, as well as reproductions of two of the photographs of Lindbergh which were returned by the aviator to Burns. Starting Bid $200

Testing navigation methods on “our last transcontinental trip” 440. Charles Lindbergh. TLS signed “C. A. Lindbergh,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Daniel Guggenheim Fund letterhead, June 2, 1930. Letter to Commander P. V. H. Weems of the USS Cuyama. In part: “We used one of your sextants and a great deal from your System of Navigation on our last transcontinental trip. Mrs. Lindbergh took all of the sextant readings in addition to working them out and doing most of the navigation.

We saw a great deal of Mr. Gatty while we were in Los Angeles and I believe that he is carrying on the navigation work in an excellent manner.” Intersecting folds, light toning, and punch holes to edges, otherwise fine condition. In addition to his service in the US Navy, P. V. H. Weems was an inventor of navigational instruments and methods including the Weems Plotter and the Second Setting Watch. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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441. Charles Lindbergh. TLS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” one page, 8.25 x 11, June 15, 1959.

Letter regarding his donation to the Pan American Airways Museum. In part: “All of the material I left is an outright gift to Pan American World Airways for the Museum…The drafting instruments I used frequently in laying out air routes and courses to be followed on maps and charts, including many in the Caribbean, Arctic, Pacific, and Atlantic areas. I also used these instruments in drawing the maps, chapter headings, etc. for ‘North to the Orient,’ and ‘Listen! The Wind.’ My wife and I used the Graflex camera for photographing possible landing areas and base locations from 1929 through 1932. (After that we used a Leica, because of its compactness and light weight.) We used the Graflex also for photographing, from both air and ground, various archaeological sites.” Light show-through from old toned adhesive to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Iconic image of the Wright Brothers’ maiden flight 442. Orville Wright. Appealing 6.25 x 4.5 cardstock photo of man’s first flight at Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903, signed in fountain pen. Two tears to bottom edge, slight creasing to corners, and moderate contrast to the signature against the background, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the addressed side of the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

443. X-15 Pilots. Uncommon color glossy 13.5 x 10.75 group photo of six X-15 pilots standing in front of the rocket-powered aircraft at the Air Force Flight Test Center, signed vertically in black ink, “Robert A. Rushworth,” “John B. McKay,” “Joe Walker,” and “Robert M. White,” the Neil Armstrong and Forrest Petersen signatures are stamped facsimiles. Affixed to an off-white 16 x 20 mount. In very good condition, with overall scattered crazing to the emulsion, a few spots of soiling and discoloration, and some brushing to the Rushworth signature and stamps; edgewear, overall dampstaining, and a missing lower left corner tip to the mount. Highlighted by the presence of McKay, who remains exceedingly rare in any signed format, this is a highly desirable oversized image signed by four of the program’s bravest pilots. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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space 445. Wally Schirra and Scott Carpenter. Of-

ficial glossy 8.25 x 10 NASA photo of Scott Carpenter, John Glenn, and Wally Schirra posing inside a display module, signed in black felt tip by Carpenter and Schirra.

Reverse bears NASA caption text and ink notations by an unknown hand. In fine condition, with a few slight surface impressions and creases. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

446. Saturn V. Detailed 1/200 scale model of the Saturn V launch vehicle, measuring 23˝ tall, set upon a black 7 x 7 base. In fine condition. From the Leon Ford Collection. Starting Bid $200

“Flown on Gemini IV”

447. Jim McDivitt. Flown American flag, 6 x 4, signed on the white stripes in black ink, “Flown on Gemini IV, Jim McDivitt.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from McDivitt, in part: “I certify that this item is from my personal collection, from my years as a NASA astronaut. It has flown in space.” Stemming from the very Gemini mission that enabled the US to soar past the Soviet Union’s early lead in the Space Race, this is an ideal and attractive example of a flown American flag. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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CMP Scott’s flown Apollo 9 patch 448. Apollo 9. Flown embroidered

Apollo 9 mission patch, measuring 3.25˝ in diameter, signed and flightcertified on the reverse in blue felt tip, “Flown Aboard Apollo 9, Dave Scott, CMP.” In fine condition, with the signature difficult to decipher due to spreading. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 9 patch included with this letter was flown aboard Apollo 9, March 3–13, 1969…The design of the patch represents the orbits of the CSM and the LM during their rendezvous maneuvers. Apollo 9 was the first launch of the Saturn V launch vehicle carrying both the CSM and the LM, thus its image is depicted along with the names of the three crew members. The red filling of the letter ‘D’ indicated that Apollo 9 was a ‘D’ mission in the sequence of planned Apollo missions (‘A’ through ‘J’). This Apollo 9 patch has been in my personal collection since we returned from the moon.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon crew-signed day-after-splashdown newspaper 449. Apollo 11. Uncommon front page of the Miami Herald of July 25, 1969, 14.5 x 23, featuring a main article addressing the return of the Apollo 11 crew, with the headline reading “Moon-Walk Heroes Home Safe.” Signed on the article photo in black ink, “Buzz Aldrin,” and in black ballpoint, “Mike Collins” and “Neil Armstrong.” Cloth-matted and framed with a large photo of the crew and two engraved plaques detailing the mission and President Nixon’s post-landing congratulations to an overall size of 30.5 x 37. Central intersecting folds, Armstrong and Collins signatures a shade light, and expected uniform toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Autographed by the Apollo 11 crew soon after their exhausting mission and subsequent quarantine, this next-day newspaper is enhanced by its handsome presentation and historical significance.

Oversized. Starting Bid $500

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Uncommon lunar plaque photo crew signed 450. Apollo 11. High quality color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo 11 plaque affixed between the rungs of the lunar module descent ladder, signed in blue ink, “Neil Armstrong,” and in black ink, “Buzz Aldrin” and “M. Collins.” In fine condition. Signed crisply by the entire mission crew, this exceptional uninscribed photo is further enhanced by its uncommon image of the Apollo 11 moon memorial, the first of the six lunar-landing plaques placed on the surface of the moon. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

451. Apollo 11. Desirable complete set of official color 8 x 10 NASA lithographs of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, each

signed in felt tip, with the Armstrong and Aldrin also inscribed. In overall fine condition, with a small area of surface loss to upper border of Armstrong litho. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Flown coldplate from the Apollo 11 mission 452. Apollo 11. Flown piece of coldplate metal used to shield the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia as it carried the crew to and from the moon. The triangular-shaped fragment measures approximately .75 x .5 and is encased in a 3.25 x 5 x 1.5 block of Lucite imprinted with the mission name and an identifying notation. In fine condition. Presentation comes in its original box with a certificate from Historic Space numbered 68. Starting Bid $200

454. Neil Armstrong. Early

453. Neil Armstrong. Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of

Armstrong posing in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip. The signature quite faded but visible, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Armstrong with his X-15 hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft, signed and inscribed to his dentist in fountain pen, “To Doctor Mikeska, who’s a credit to his profession, & to Kelsie, who’s a credit anywhere, Neil Armstrong.”

Mounted against a wooden plaque along with a nameplate and unsigned lithograph to an overall size of 14 x 21. In very good condition, with a few chips and dings to edges, an irregularly trimmed bottom edge, and the inscription and signature a couple shades light. The dentist was local to the NASA area and Armstrong’s signature became slightly faded from being displayed in the office over the years. A nice example of an extended Armstrong autograph. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

455. Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Sensation-

al color limited edition 22.75 x 28.75 lithograph entitled The Eagle’s Last Flight, depicting the Apollo 11 command and lunar modules in orbit, with the Earth rising in the distance, numbered 84/1969, signed in gold ink by Buzz Aldrin and in black felt tip by Michael Collins. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Dan Witkoff. Matted and framed to an overall size of 30.25 x 36. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

456. Buzz Aldrin.

Original NASA/Grumman Apollo Lunar Module Transgraphic brochure, 8 x 10, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Aldrin. The brochure features eight clear acetate pages bearing detailed color illustrations of the Lunar Module and its 118 numbered components, all of which are identified by a legend on the trailing end paper. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

458. Alan Bean. Color limited edition 22 x 29 giclee print on stretched canvas of Alan Bean’s painting entitled ‘John Young Leaps into History,’ numbered 15/100, signed near the bottom in black felt tip

by Bean. Housed in its original Greenwich Workshop folder. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a nameplate and a certificate of authenticity from Greenwich Workshop. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

459. Alan Bean. Gorgeous color limited edition 18 x 24 giclee print on stretched canvas of an Alan Bean painting entitled ‘We Came in Peace for All Mankind,’ numbered 15/75, signed in the lower right in black felt tip by Bean. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Greenwich Workshop. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

457. Apollo 12. Collection of fourteen covers with cachets honoring the Apollo 12 mission, each signed in ink or felt tip by a politician, astronaut, or NASA personnel member, including: Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon (2), Jim Irwin, Jerry Carr, Don Lind, and Vice President Spiro Agnew. Also includes one Apollo 12 postcard signed by aerospace engineer Joseph Francis Shea. The Conrad cover bears an autopen signature of Alan Bean. In overall fine condition, with trivial toning and soiling. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Rarely seen oversized flown American flag from the Apollo 15 mission 460. Apollo 15. Supremely desirable

flown American flag, 11.5 x 7.75, signed and flight-certified in blue ballpoint by Commander Dave Scott, “Flown in Lunar Orbit for 6 Days aboard Apollo 15, Dave Scott, CDR,” and signed again with his first initial to the right, “A-15. CSM. Aug ‘71, D.” In fine condition, with a central vertical fold passing between the first and last names of the signature, and a crease to the top edge. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the medium United States flag included with this letter… is from my personal collection and was flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the CSM Endeavor during Apollo 15, July 26–August 7, 1971…

After orbiting the Moon for a day in preparation for the landing, Jim Irwin and I landed the lunar module ‘Falcon’ on the Moon between Hadley Rille and the Apennine Mountains…During the three days we were on the Moon, Al Worden flew the ‘Endeavor’ solo in lunar orbit…The ‘Falcon’ remained on the lunar surface for 66 hours and 54 minutes, after which we launched and completed a direct rendezvous…and docking with the Command and Service Module (CSM) ‘Endeavor’ in lunar orbit, after which we spent two more days in lunar orbit conducting scientific experiments and photography…This medium Apollo 15 US Flag…has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” A sought-after and atypically large example of a flown American flag. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

Commander Scott’s flown Apollo 15 patch 461. Apollo 15. Flown embroidered Apollo 15 mission patch, measuring 4˝ in diameter, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in blue felt tip, “A15 Flown, Dave Scott.”

In fine condition, with Scott’s handwriting somewhat indistinct due to the nature of the fabric surface. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 patch included with this letter is from my personal collection and flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the CSM Endeavor during Apollo 15, the first extended scientific exploration of the Moon, July 26–August 7, 1971…This special Apollo 15 patch has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Commander Scott’s flown Apollo 15 American flag 462. Apollo 15. Highly sought-after flown American flag carried on the Apollo 15 mission, 6 x 4, signed and flight-certified in blue ballpoint, “Flown in Lunar Orbit for 6 days aboard Apollo 15, Dave Scott,” and in black ballpoint, “DRS AUG 71.” In fine condition, with slight folds to lower corners. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the United States flag included with this letter…is from my personal collection and was flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the CSM Endeavor during Apollo 15, July 26–August 7, 1971. Apollo 15 was the fourth manned lunar landing and the first ‘J’ mission extended scientific exploration of the Moon…This medium Apollo 15 US Flag…has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

Cosmonaut cover signed by six Apollo astronauts, including Armstong, Shepard, and Scott 464. Apollo Astronauts.

463. Apollo 15. Apollo 15 insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a ca-

chet of the Apollo 15 mission insignia, and bearing a July 26, 1971, Kennedy Space Center postmark, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. Also signed inside the flap, “From my personal collection. Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP,” and numbered “#445.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Worden which states, “I hereby certify that the commemorative postal cover number 445…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

Choice commemorative cover with a stamped cachet honoring the first visit of cosmonauts Bergovoy and Feoktistov to the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, signed vertically in black felt tip and ballpoint by Alan Shepard, Gene Cernan, James Lovell, Bruce McCandless, Tom Stafford, Dave Scott, Frank Borman, and Neil Armstrong. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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466. Gene Kranz. Mercury star chart panel

465. Gene Kranz. Slide rule manufactured by Keuffel & Esser of

New York, model 4088–2, measuring 10˝ long and 1.25˝ wide, engraved with a serial number of 90947, signed on the three sliding strips in black felt tip by Kranz. Includes the original brown leather case. In fine condition, with light soiling and rubbing, and some irregular ink adhesion to the signature. The Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

from the personal archives of flight director Gene Kranz. Laminated double-sided chart measures 4 x 10.75 with many stars and constellations identified, and is signed in black felt tip, “Eugene F. Kranz.” In fine condition.

This star chart is a part of a full set of charts used by Mercury Astronauts assigned to Remote Tracking Stations. By using the correct star chart and a clear overlay (not included) in the shape of a spacecraft window, they were able to see the same view being seen by the orbiting astronaut from his capsule window.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Farthest Reaches. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

467. Space Parts. Unique collection of small and large space and aviation hardware. First, a North American Aviation ejection seat assembly skeleton, 22.25 x 47 x 34.5, with wooden backrest, foam headrest and armrests with “Danger” stickers affixed just below gripping mechanism at end of each arm, the left handle reading “1NS–172–53123–7.” Each foot rest bears the “NAA” logo, and the label on left side of back frame features various identification numbers, including: “Part No. 176–53009–I,” “Order No. AF 33–6517,” “Serial No. 1247,” “Inspect WUC2, 1F86227,” and a date of “6–23-53.” The label reads at the bottom, “Property of U.S. Government.” Second, a heavy unexpended Space Shuttle GSE booster tie-down bolt, 31.5 x 3.5 x 3.5, with external grooves at each end. One end features a 1˝ smooth fitting, and the other a .5˝ tapped hole with internal threads, reading below, “10183–0003–002, S/N 1000158, Lot 2050–22.” The ends and body bear red spray paint; at booster ignition, eight of these bolts were explosively separated allowing liftoff of the Shuttle. Also included is an unopened waste fluid collector assembly, 5.5 x 8.25 x 1.75, designed by the Quality Control Department at Grumman Aircraft Engineering, with design control number “LSC 340–201–529”; a lock spring assembly, 4.75 x 1, designed by Grumman Aircraft Engineering, with tags and matching “MFG Part No. LDW320–23751–1”; an unopened helium valve, 5.5 x 3.25, designed by Grumman Aircraft Engineering, with matching inspection labels and a packaging date of “12–23–69”; an unopened package of ‘O’ rings, 1˝ in diameter, still in its original Vacco Industries envelope, part number “012–17387”; two unopened packages of single metal seals, .5˝ in diameter, with matching “MFG Part No. LSC269–118–6”; and an unopened package of four spring valves, each 1.5 x .25, with original KSC Quality Control master tag, stamp-dated January 15, 1970, and report number “B–60897.” In overall fine to very good condition, with overall wear to ejection seat, adhesive and label remnants to main body, and some damage to external grooves, including an apparent melt line, stripping, and denting to the cylinder. From the Leon Ford Collection.

Oversized. Starting Bid $200

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468.

Skylab. Flown American flag carried on board the Skylab space station, 5.5 x 4, affixed to a 14 x 11 printed presentation certificate which reads, “This flag was flown aboard the Skylab space station, 19731974.” The certificate was presented to Charles W. Matthews in October 1981 to recognize his “outstanding contribution to the manned space flight programs.”

Certificate retains its original gold seal affixed to the right side, below which is an autopen signature of Christopher C. Kraft, Jr. Pin holes to corners, some scattered foxing, and a uniform block of toning to flag (now partially affixed), otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

469. Skylab 1. Flown fragment of a Skylab oxygen supply tank recovered by three people in Western Australia, presented in a 4.25˝ tall acrylic display above a small copy of a photo of the recovered tank, information on Skylab, and a 1979 letter from the leader of the NASA Skylab Team, sending thanks for assistance in the recovery. Light uniform toning and a few chips and scuffs to acrylic, otherwise fine condition. Starting Bid $200

471. Cosmonauts. Collection of eight Russian covers signed by

470. Space Shuttle Astronauts. Astound-

472. Cosmonauts. Collection of seven flown film canisters used on the Mir space station, measuring 2.75˝ tall and 1˝ in diameter, each bearing an affixed label in Cyrillic. Expected marks, dings, and scuffs from frequent use, otherwise overall fine condition. Accompanied by an untranslated certificate of authenticity. Starting Bid $200

ing color matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 photo of the STS-1 Space Shuttle Columbia launch, affixed to its original 16 x 20 mount, signed on the mount in black felt tip by 55 astronauts, including: John Young, Bob Crippen, Sally Ride, Ron Grabe, David Leestma, Loren Shriver, Mike Coats, Rick Hauck, Karol J. Bobko, Brewster Shaw, Tony England, Don Peterson, Daniel Brandenstein, James Buchli, Norm Thagard, Hank Hartsfield, William B. Lenoir, Story Musgrave, Terry J. Hart, Charles Bolden, Bruce McCandless, Bryan O’Connor, Jerry L. Ross, Steve Nagel, Franklin Chang-Diaz, John Fabian, Karl G. Henize, Roy Bridges, Ron McNair, Bob Springer, Anna Lee Fisher, William Thornton, Don Williams, Rhea Seddon, Hoot Gibson, George Nelson, Bonnie Dunbar, and nineteen others.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

cosmonauts, including five KNIGA covers signed by: Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov; Gennadi Sarafanov and Lev Dyomin; Anatoly Filipchenko and Nikolai Rukavishnikov; Aleksei Gubarev and Georgi Grechko; Pyotr Klimuk and Vitali Sevastyanov; and three Russian postal covers signed by Lev Dyomin; Pyotr Klimuk and Miroslaw Hermaszewski; and Alexander Viktorenko, Alexander Kaleri, KlausDietrich Flade, Sergei Krikalev, and Aleksandr Volkov. In overall fine condition, with brushing to Dyomin’s signature. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

473. Yuri Gagarin. Textured

matte-finish 3.25 x 4.75 headand-shoulders photo of Gagarin in his space suit, signed in blue ink.

Removably corner-mounted to an 8.75 x 11.5 presentation sheet. In fine condition, with trivial wear to top edge. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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474. Mercury Astronaut Candidates

475. John Glenn Starting Bid $200

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478. Buzz Aldrin

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482. Michael Collins

485. Gene Kranz Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

479. Buzz Aldrin

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481. Buzz Aldrin

476. Deke Slayton

Starting Bid $200

483. Apollo 12

477. Apollo 11 Starting Bid $200

480. Buzz Aldrin Starting Bid $200

484. Jim Irwin

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487. Wernher von Braun

488. Wernher von Braun

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art, architecture, & design

490. Ansel Adams. Signed book: Yosemite and the Range of Light. First edition, first printing. Boston: New York Graphic Society, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 15.5 x 12.25, 144 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black ink, “For John Breffeilh, Ansel Adams, SF 9–15–29.” Slight foxing to signed page, some toning to textblock edges, and paper loss to spine of dust jacket, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

493. Salvador Dali. Signed book: The Unspeakable Confessions of Salvador Dali. Later printing. NY: William Morrow and Company, 1976. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 300 pages. Quickly signed on the title page in black felt tip, with a collector’s date notation of December 19, 1976, at the bottom. Autographic condition: fine.

Book condition: VG+/VG. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

494. Salvador Dali. Attractive

491. Alexander Calder. Signed book: A Bestiary. Limited first edition, numbered 514/750. NY: Pantheon Books, 1955. Hardcover with slipcase, 9.5 x 12.5, 75 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ink by Alexander Calder and Richard Wilbur. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: NF/None, in G+ slipcase. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

color postcard depicting Dali’s 1935 artwork Portrait of Gala, 4.25 x 6, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

492. Henri Cartier-Bresson. Unsigned matte-finish 7.75 x 11.5 photo of a young woman in the

People’s Militia sitting on the ground and reading with a line of rifles in the background, bearing a photographer’s stamp on the reverse by “Henri Cartier-Bresson & Magnum Photos.” In fine condition, with mild surface creases.

Henri Cartier-Bresson’s pioneering work in photojournalism elevated the genre of candid street photography to fine art in its ability to capture what he termed the ‘Decisive Moment.’ He founded the iconic Magnum Photos cooperative in 1947 with a group of other important photojournalists, who split up assignments among the members to cover news around the globe. Cartier-Bresson was first assigned to China and India, where he covered the last stages of the Chinese Civil War in 1949 and left as the Communist regime took power. These photos come from his return to China in the late 1950s, when he traveled thousands of miles throughout the country to depict Chinese life during the ‘Great Leap Forward.’ These photographs were printed during the same period they were taken, confirmed by his appropriate inkstamp on the reverse, making them extremely sought after by collectors. Starting Bid $200

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Four months into the construction of the Eiffel tower 495. Gustave Eiffel. ALS in French, signed “G. Eiffel,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5.25, Rue de Prony letterhead, May 29, 1887. Letter to magazine publisher Gaston Tissandier, in part (translated): “I am much obliged for the article on…the Tower that you had inserted in the Nature…It seems to me impossible to do something more exact and more instructive. I am sure that all your readers will find it most interesting. Would not it be possible to make a separate print of it of a thousand copies that I could distribute?…

Could you authorize me for it and could Mr. Masson take care of it? I would be most grateful if you would ask him and write me about it.

I thank you again for the ten copies that you sent me.” Eiffel adds a brief postscript at the conclusion, “We could maybe liven up the matter by adding your first article dated 9 [September] 84.” In fine condition, with a trivial line of soiling to first page.

La Nature was a weekly French science magazine established in 1873 by the well-known aviator and chemist Paul Tissandier. Also a talented writer, Tissandier wrote the essay, ‘The Eiffel Tower 300 Meters: Description of the Monument, its Construction, its Mechanical Organs, its Purpose and Usefulness’ in 1889. The “first article” mentioned by Eiffel, featured a remarkable working design of the proposed tower, looming mightily over smaller comparison sketches of the Notre Dame cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe. The 1887 follow-up article concerned the structure’s progress, roughly two years away from becoming the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair. An exceptional letter concerning Eiffel’s gratitude towards the promotion of his most famous endeavor, only a few months into its construction. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

496. Gustave Eiffel. Personal calling card imprinted with Eiffel’s name and address, 4 x 2.25, inscribed with a sentiment in French and signed with his initials, “G. E.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

497. Natalia Goncharova. Russian

avant-garde artist, painter, costume designer, writer, illustrator, and set designer (1881–1962). Rare ALS in French, one page on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard of Cote Vermeille, no date. In part (translated): “I’ve been here a few days. This country is beautiful—the sea, the vineyards on the mountains…I’ll be back in a fortnight and hope to see you soon.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Kandinsky’s art honored in a special edition

498. Wassily Kandinsky. Scarce TLS in French, signed “Kandin-

sky,” one page on a 6 x 4 postcard, July 30, 1933. Letter to Andre de Ridder, requesting copies of the issue of ‘Selection’ devoted to his artwork, in part (translated): “I have not received the books. Would you be so kind to let me know when you send a copy on Holland directly to my address…And finally the ex 20. to Mr. Grohmann? I would be grateful…P.S. Please fix the address of Mr. Prof. Dr. Alois Schardt on the list I gave you, this is no longer Halle, but Berlin, National Gallery, where he is now Director.” A diagonal crease to the lower left and a small tear to right edge, otherwise fine condition.

Andre de Ridder was the editor of the Belgian periodical ‘Selection,’ which published a special issue on Kandinsky in July 1933. The “Mr. Grohmann” referenced is Will Grohmann, an important art critic and author of a book on Kandinsky who also contributed to the issue of ‘Selection.’ An exceedingly desirable letter directly concerning his work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

500. Steve Kaufman. Limit-

ed edition printer’s proof hand-embellished silkscreen artwork portraying the moment the Wicked Witch attempts to take off Dorothy’s ruby slippers on unstretched 42.25 x 22.75 canvas, numbered 18/50 AP, signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “SAK.” Rolled and in fine condition, with some creases and framing holes to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

501. Fernand Khnopff. Belgian sym-

bolist painter (1858– 1921). ALS in French, penned on both sides of a 4.5 x 3.5 blackbordered card, 1900.

Untranslated letter mentioning the art magazine The Studio, incorporating a small drawing within the text and stating that the “design in question is not a ‘bookplate.’” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

502. Alfred Kubin. Austrian artist and occasional writer (1877– 499. Steve Kaufman. American pop artist (1960–2010) who began

his career in Andy Warhol’s ‘Factory.’ Limited edition printer’s proof hand-embellished silkscreen artwork portraying the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet bordered by several coins with text below reading, “Made in Havana, Cuba,” on unstretched 42.25 x 22.75 canvas, numbered 20/50 PP, signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “SAK.” Rolled and in fine condition, with some creases and framing holes to irregularly trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

1959), a member of the Blaue Reiter group, best known for his expressionistic illustrations for works by Poe, Dostoevsky, E.T.A. Hoffmann, and others. Lengthy ALS in German, signed “Kubin,” on both sides of a 5.75 x 4 government postcard, no date but postmarked Austria, 1930. Kubin writes to Karl Hosaeus, in part (translated): “I am really satisfied with the entire result of the exhibition in Linz—it was beyond my expectations…If the state price could be added to it—it would really please me.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Early 1935 correspondence between artistic innovators 503. Joan Miro. ALS in French, signed “Miro,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting farmers with their oxen, June 1, 1935. Letter to Belgian painter Alice Frey. In full (translated): “Thank you, dear friend, for your kindness in letting me know about the review, with the beautiful reproductions and the interesting article by your husband. Leaving this week for Paris and 99 days too late, before returning to Brussels.” In fine condition, with postmark ink affecting a portion of Miro’s writing. Alice Frey and her husband, art critic 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. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

504. Grandma Moses. Signed book:

My Life’s History. First edition. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1952. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 140 pages. Signed on the half-title page in fountain pen, “Grandma Moses, with best wishes.” In fine condition, with mild foxing and toning to pastedowns. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

506. Pablo Picasso.

Czechoslovakian postage stamp affixed to an offwhite 3.75 x 2.5 card, signed in black ink, “Picasso.” In fine condition, with trivial foxing. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

505. Pablo Picasso. Large

red pencil signature, “Picasso,” on an off-white 7.25 x 10 sheet bearing affixed images of a painting and the artist playing a guitar. Affixed to a slightly larger cardstock sheet.

In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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507. Andy Warhol.

Iconic color postcard depicting one of Warhol’s portraits of Marilyn Monroe, 5.75 x 4, signed vertically in the left border in thick black felt tip.

In fine condition, with haloing to signature.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Exceptionally rare check from the great ‘drip’ painter 508. Jackson Pollock. Virtually unobtainable Osborne Trust

Company check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Pollock, “Jackson Pollock,” payable to Director of Internal Revenue for $41, March 16, 1953. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with staple holes to left side, trivial spreading to a few letters of the signature, and expected bank stamps and cancellation holes (affecting a single letter of the first name of the signature). Shortly after abandoning his influential ‘drip and splash’ style of painting, Pollock entered his last great phase of productivity with the ‘black pourings.’ Created between 1951 and 1953, the colorless works presented stark and abstract depictions of Pollock’s struggles with depression and alcoholism; their bleakness ultimately earned mixed fanfare and poor gallery sales. With his profits gravely low, Pollock relented to color and created a handful of new paintings before giving up the medium and turning to sculpture in the years prior to his death.

In consideration of dealer commissions and his own work and living costs, a financially unstable Pollock received meager income tax bills, with this check to the IRS indicative of such problems. Signed during the artist’s noted downward spiral of the 1950s, this rare check is the first Pollock item we have ever offered. Starting Bid $500

Rare Lautrec signed in full: “Carnival here is magnificent! Everyone wears masks and throws confetti” 509. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. ALS in

French, signed “Henri de Toulouse Lautrec,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.5, no date but circa January– February 1879. Letter to his aunt “Tata.” In part (translated): “The time I spent in Nice is very agreeable, the weather is almost always good, the hotel is pleasant, good food, good friends, an ideal professor, and the sea! What more do you want from life when you also have a tata?

The hotel is large, there are around 70 people, English, French, Russian, Americans, Canadians, Spaniards, German and Austrian. The servants and the owner are all Swiss. We leave the hotel at least twice a day and we stroll through the palm trees. Carnival here is magnificent!

Everyone wears masks and throws confetti. These are small plaster balls the size of a pea. We have already bought our masks. One day with Mr. Levi and Mrs. Moss we’ve been to Monaco. Mr. Levi risked five francs and got six fifty out of it. The casino is everything that one can dream of most beautiful, and the interior of the theater is gilded. You see that you should profit from this opportunity and come to us to see all this.

We’ve had two balls with concerts in the hotel, it was great fun. A magician has also come. Please tell Kiki that I am looking for a large doll to give her. Goodbye my dear tata. I beg you to kiss my godmother, my uncle, my aunt…and the big little girl for me. Be also so kind as to forward my respects to the priest and Mme. Maurice. Your fat nephew who wants to have you and to kiss you other than on paper.” Uniform toning and scattered foxing, otherwise fine condition.

At this time Lautrec had begun to experience problems with his legs and he had traveled to Nice with his mother at the beginning of 1879, where they hoped the mild climate and curative waters would help him recover from a broken left leg. He spent much of his time drawing and sketching, making close observations of his environment as evidenced in this letter. Even his writing as a young man evokes the vibrant imagery of crowds and parties for which his artwork is known. Lautrec’s signature is rarely found in full as in this example, further enhancing its desirability. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 169

Stunning oversized hand-drawn schematic for a Frank Lloyd Wright home

510. Frank Lloyd Wright. Remarkable original working drawing of the concrete work

layout for the Pratt House, 35 x 24, signed on a red Taliesin square in the lower right in fountain pen, “F. LL. W., Mch 20/49.” Executed in graphite, red pencil, and black ink, the plan was likely drawn by Wright’s apprentice Lois Davidson Gottlieb. It is labeled across the bottom, “Sheet No. 2, General Plan, Scale: 1/4˝=1´, House for Mr. & Mrs. Eric Pratt, Galesburg Country Homes, Frank Lloyd Wright Architect.” The detailed schematic depicts the house from above, showing the entire floor plan with each room labeled. In fine condition, with light overall wrinkling, some tape remnants and small tears to edges, and faint stains to the upper blank area. Accompanied by a statement from the Frank Lloyd Wright Archives confirming the authenticity of the drawing.

Wright designed the Pratt House in his Usonian style as part of the ‘Galesburg Country Homes’ subdivision which included four houses of Wright’s conception. The Pratts decided to build the house themselves, and it had a somewhat modular design so that they could add to it as their family grew. As they neared completion in 1951, Wright toured the neighborhood and was said to have found ‘numerous almost fatal faults’ including poorly laid blocks of concrete. Nevertheless, the Pratts continued the project and today the home is considered a fine example of the Usonian form. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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comic art & animation 512. Robert Crumb. Signed books: The first four volumes of The Complete Crumb Comics.

First editions. Westlake Village, CA: Fantagraphics Books, 1987–1989.

Hardcovers, 8.5 x 11. Volume one is signed on the first free end page in black ballpoint, “R. Crumb.” Volumes 2–4 are limited issues signed and numbered on a colophon affixed to the front pastedown of each book in pencil, “R. Crumb.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

513. Roy O. Disney. DS, four

pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11.5, April 3, 1953. Mortgage agreement in which Disney receives a loan in the principal amount of $4,000,000 for the production of the “miscellaneous motion picture…now entitled ‘Miraflores.’” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Disney and countersigned by a secretary.

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

Vintage postcard “signed by Walt at Disneyland, the very first week Disneyland opened, July of 1955” 514. Walt Disney.

Desirable vintage color Disneyland postcard depicting Walt Disney in a head-and-shoulders pose on the front, 3.5 x 5.5, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint. Scattered soiling and a toned strip of tape to left edge of front, and overall light foxing to reverse, otherwise fine condition; the signature remains crisp and bold.

Accompanied by a photocopied e-mail from the original recipient, in part: “This autographed picture postcard of Walt Disney was signed by Walt at Disneyland, the very first week Disneyland opened, July of 1955. My mom and dad took my sister and I to Disneyland and while we were wandering down Main Street my dad saw Walt Disney. My dad hurried into a souvenir shoppe and purchased two postcards with Walt Disney’s photograph on the front. Walt was gracious enough to autograph them both, one for me and one for my sister.” Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955, and has since welcomed thousands upon thousands of visitors through its gates on a daily basis. One of the first examples sold at the park’s souvenir shops, this is a remarkable postcard, signed during the park’s magical and tumultuous debut week of operation. Pre-certified Phil Sears. Starting Bid $200

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516. Ted Key. Large

original signed ink and watercolor sketch on an off-white 15.75 x 12.75 sheet, depicting a comprehensive scene of Hazel sewing in a living room with Mr. Baxter observing, titled at the top, “‘What’s the joke, Mac?’” and signed and inscribed in the upper left in black ink, “To Paul, with affection from Hazel, and best wishes from Ted ‘Van Johnson’ Key, May 13, 1946.” Key signs again in the lower right corner. Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 20.75 x 17.75. In fine condition, with slight creasing and some small tears to top edge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

517. Stan Lee. Terrific color 24 x

36 Marvel poster depicting the front cover of The Amazing Spider-Man comic book #122, showing Spider-Man holding Gwen Stacey in his arms as the bomb-tossing Green Goblin glides overhead, signed in blue felt tip by Lee. Rolled and in fine condition, with trivial creases and edgewear, and a PSA/DNA label affixed to lower right corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

518. Stan Lee. Three color

glossy photos, 20 x 14.75 and 14.75 x 20, two showing movie poster images from the Sam Raimi-directed Spider-Man movies, and the third showing a cartoon depiction of The Avengers, signed in silver ink and blue felt tip by Lee. In overall fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality to the Spider-Man photos, and Stan Lee authenticity labels affixed to the lower right corner of each.

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Super early Daffy Duck Looney Tunes production cel

519. Leon Schlesinger. (Warner Brothers Studios, circa 1936– 1940) Original production cel featuring Daffy Duck from an early Looney Tunes cartoon, featuring the iconic character wearing a diaper. The cel bears a stamped signature from the publicity department reading, “This is an original painting I used in:—‘Looney Tunes’ and ‘Merrie Melodies.’ Leon Schlesinger.” Image measures 3.5 x 4.5, with a mat opening of 11 x 8. Mat dimensions are 19 x 16. In very good condition, with scattered spots of soiling to background. Starting Bid $200

520. Charles Schulz. Signed book: Happiness Is a Warm Puppy.

First edition. San Francisco: Determined Productions, 1962. Hardcover, 5.75 x 5.75. Signed on the first free end page in ballpoint, “‘Happiness is being on Monitor,’ Charles M. Schulz,” with the addition of a fantastic sketch of Charlie Brown watching TV. Also bears a gift inscription in another hand on the front pastedown. Autographic condition: fine.

Book condition: VG-/None. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original owner, noting that his father was a journalist who interviewed Schulz while filling in as the host of the NBC show Monitor. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

literature 521. Andre Breton. ALS in French,

one page, 5.25 x 7, March 16, 1921.

Letter to an unidentified gentleman, in part (translated): “I am very touched by your interest in me, and look forward to the opportunity offered to meet you.”

In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“When I was young I read endlessly”

Rare portrait of the important French writer-philosopher 523. Albert Camus. Hand-

some vintage glossy 6.25 x 8.75 head-andshoulders portrait of Camus, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in French. Affixed to a cardstock mount. In very good condition, with moderate overall creasing, some cracks and spots of surface loss to emulsion, and closely trimmed edges. A rare and desirable format. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

“Corrections of any kind are nearly always a mistake” 522. James M. Cain. Two TLSs,

three total pages, both 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, dated August 14 and November 22, 1967. Both letters are addressed to Evelyn Byrne. The first, in part: “When I was young I read endlessly, particularly novels, and some of those that I enjoyed were The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After, The Count of Monte Christo, The Last of the Mohicans, The Dee[r]slayer, The Virginians, Vanity Fair, Treasure Island, and The Jungle Books…The one that has remained with me, to be a part of my life and be reread at least once a year since, is Alice in Wonderland, with of course it’s back-to-back companion-piece, Through the Looking Glass. It enchanted me at the age of ten, and continues to enchant me now.” In overall fine condition, with intersecting folds to the August letter, (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the first name), and trivial creasing to the November letter. Accompanied by both original mailing envelopes, and a pair of carbon copies of the letters Byrne sent to Cain. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

524. Agatha Christie. ALS, one page both sides, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, September 29, 1967. Letter to E. B. Byrne, in part: “I am so glad your project met with such wide appreciation—I certainly give you full permission to reprint my letter to you in book form. I am quite content to leave it as written—later additions & deletions—or indeed corrections of any kind are nearly always a mistake.” In fine condition, with expected horizontal mailing fold passing through the signature.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a glossy photo of Christie. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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525. Agatha Christie. TLS signed “Agatha

Christie Mallowan,” one page, 5.5 x 7, Winterbrook House letterhead, June 29, 1970. Humorous letter to a well-read admirer. In part: “You have read 64 of my books so let me express my gratitude to you, and I am glad to think you must have enjoyed them or you would not have gone on doing it. You will doubtless understand that having written 64 or more books I am no longer of the age when I enjoy having photographs taken of me, and indeed I shall be 80 on my next birthday.” In fine condition, with a trivial stain to the right edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

526. Samuel L. Clemens.

Color postcard depicting the Giant’s Causeway in Ireland’s County Antrim, 5.5 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen, “Mark Twain.” Collector’s notation below indicates that it was received on January 20, 1908. Some light wear to corners, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Clemens tours Chicago, two days before toasting U.S. Grant at a reunion of the Army of the Tennessee 527. Samuel L. Clemens. ALS in pencil, signed “Saml,” two pages on two lightly-lined adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, November 11 [1879].

Letter to his wife, in full: “George & I walked over 76 miles yesterday, round about the town, inspecting the outsides of beautiful & costly dwellings, the water-works machinery, the street decorations for the Grant reception, & so forth, & had a good time.—He went west last night & I went to three theatres with a lot of newspaper men; staid but a few minutes at two of them, but saw a whole act at the third.

It was the first act of Pinafore, admirably done by children—little children, like ours. The characters were most excellently taken—it was a marvel to see it. The singing was often delightful.

I was home & in bed at 10 o’clock. Drank 11 gallons of Appalinaris water & 1 glass of lager during the evening; drank one Scotch whiskey in bed, read 2 hours, & went to sleep without needing the other punch.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in his own hand. Two days after writing this letter, Clemens delivered an uproarious speech in honor of Ulysses S. Grant at a reunion banquet for the Army of the Tennessee held at Chicago’s Palmer House. Concluding with a description of ‘the future illustrious commander-in-chief’ as a baby ‘trying to find some way to get his big toe into his mouth,’ Clemens earned the wholehearted laughter of the otherwise stoic general by concluding, ‘If the child is but a prophecy of the man, there are mighty few who will doubt that he succeeded.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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“If I should write a book, I couldn’t publish it in under ten years, if ever” 528. Samuel L. Clemens. ALS signed “Mark,” two pages, 5.5 x 9,

August 7, 1886. Letter to noted writer and editor William Dean Howells.

In part: “‘G. Grist’ is George Iles. It is a good squib, but I don’t know whether it is suitable or not. You will know. I suppose you pigeon-hole a thing sometimes against the final day of publication—a day most unlikely to arrive in our lifetime, I do assure you. Come to think, I am in an odd position for a valuable author. If I should write a book, I couldn’t publish it in under ten years, if ever. It wouldn’t do to go outside of my own shop—people would say I didn’t believe in my own shop. I had a hand-shake with Mrs. Howells…If I had met them an hour earlier I would have gone to Boston for a day. So it was lucky: you’d have lost a day.”

Show-through from mounting strips and toned adhesive to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a custom-made presentation folder and slipcase. This letter seems to refer to the publication of the book Mark Twain’s Library of Humor, an anthology of humorous stories by a wide selection of American authors. Although the project had begun in 1880, the book was not published until 1888. In reality, Clemens did very little work besides lending his name to the title, and Howells served as the anonymous editor. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Colette requests the company of the Spanish artist Josep Maria Sert 529. Colette. ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5

x 6, no date. A charming letter to the Spanish painter Josep Maria Sert, in part (translated): “I’m glad, more than I say unto you, and very proud, of the two designs of today. If you want I’ll ask for you Tuesday at 2:00, and if you want more, you will take me to see the Tablets at Sedelmayer.

After installation I ask you, take me to see him there before Georgie, who would want to go with you before me. I know you enough, my friend, to consent to what I want and stay there with me first. Because I am inclined to believe she wants to see them before me, with you, only to have the ‘Grand Art’ symbolized for her, forever, by Edouard Detaille. Sert, take me to the paintings, I will give you absurd or ludicrous opinions, but they will be those of Colette.” Includes an untranslated letter from her first husband “Willy,” Henry Gauthier-Villars. In fine condition, with slight show-through from writing to opposing sides, and trivial soiling. Sert was a Spanish muralist and friend of Salvador Dali who practiced his famous grisaille style over the course of several years while living abroad in Paris. Colette moved freely in France’s artistic circles after being introduced by her husband Willy, a well-known writer and music critic. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

530. James Fenimore Cooper. AQS on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 sheet. Cooper pens a quote

from chapter 16 of his work The Headsman, in full: “‘Silenus rolled from his ass, to the great delight of a thousand shouting boys, and to the infinite scandal of the prisoners; the latter affirming to a man, that there was no acting in the case, but that the demi-god was shamefully under the influence of too many potations swallowed in his honor.’” Signed and inscribed at the bottom, “J. Fenimore Cooper for Miss Bea Grant, Paris, March 21st 1833.” In fine condition, with a horizontal fold to lower portion and slight paper loss to reverse corners from removed mounting remnants. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Wonderful handwritten portion of his 1833 novel, The Headsman

531. James Fenimore Cooper. Fabulous

handwritten manuscript, unsigned, one page both sides, 9.5 x 14.25, no date but circa 1832–1833.

A page from Cooper’s manuscript for The Headsman, or the Abbaye of Vigneron. The present manuscript, which covers the content found from pages 159 to 166 of the 1833 Paris edition, and contains a conversation between the future baroness Adelheid de Willading and the commoner Sigismund Steinbach. Encapsulated in a Mylar sleeve. Also includes an Otsego County Bank check, 5.75 x 2, filled out and signed by Cooper, “J. Fenimore Cooper,” payable to self for $20, February 4, 1840. The manuscript bears heavy overall staining and soiling, several large repaired tears, and repaired paper loss to a few small areas, otherwise very good condition; the check is in fine condition, with expected bank stamps touching the first two letters of the signature.

This manuscript excerpt features the novel’s two leading characters: Adelheid, the beautiful daughter of Melchior, Baron de Willading, and Sigismund, secret son of the headsman Balthazar, and if discovered, heir to the dreaded position of public executioner. Cooper deftly weaves the tale of this pair, desperately in love but unable to marry because of their vastly different social stations, to provide an insightful sociopolitical critique of the gruesome hereditary position. A rare and fantastic fragment. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

533. Arthur Conan Doyle. ALS signed

532. Richmal Crompton: Kay Williams. Richmal Crompton was an English writer (1890–1969) best known for her Just William book series, colorful short stories, and adult fiction books. Uncommon signed book: Just–Richmal. Limited edition, numbered 38/100. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications Limited, 1986. Leather-bound hardcover with slipcase, 5.75 x 8.75, 230 pages. Signed on the colophon in various ink types by Kay Williams, Roy Williams, Michael Palin, and Derek Taylor. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: fine, in a fine slipcase. An attractive, no longer in print edition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“A. Conan Doyle,” one page, 4.75 x 6.5, Patientia Vinces letterhead, no date. Letter to a tobacco dealer, in full: “I am sending you 30 which is for 1000 cigarettes received from your brother at 3 per 100. It seems so cheap that I think there must be some mistake.” In fine condition, with trivial soiling. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

534. T. S. Eliot. TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Faber and Faber Ltd. Publishers letterhead, September 7, 1948. Letter to English poet Norman Nicholson, in full: “I have just read the copy of your new play which Martin has given me to read. Of course we shall want to publish it when it is ready—I ought, strictly speaking, to say that I shall recommend it strongly to my Board and see no reason why they should not agree at once. I’ve read the carbon of Martin’s letter to you of August 23rd and agree with his criticism. It may give you a little trouble, but I am sure you will be able to satisfy him.” Eliot makes a pair of handwritten emendations to the text. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

535. Ernest Hemingway.

Brief ALS, one page on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting Baldy Mountain in the Sun Valley Ski Resort, no date. In full: “To Carolyn Singmaster, with best wishes, Ernest Hemingway.” Irregular bands of toning to each corner, in no way affecting the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce late-in-life Hemingway letter 536. Ernest Hemingway. LS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, January 15, 1961. Letter to Roy P. Gates, Jr. In full: “You can find Bumby, they call him Jack, now, at 301 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California. Where he works; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc. I know he’d be glad to hear from you, so let him know where you are. When we ran the recon into Paris the head of the Army, Le Clerc and Co., went a little to the left of where you guys were at school together. Thanks very much for writing me here.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a newspaper article from 1990 regarding the letter’s recipient. Gates had been the roommate of Jack ‘Bumby’ Hemingway, Ernest’s son, while the two were attending the private school Ecole du Mont Cel in France. He had spent time at the Hemingways’ Key West house in 1938 but lost touch soon thereafter.

He wrote to Hemingway after hearing he was hospitalized for treatment of his depression, and received this letter as a response. The writer tragically committed suicide just six months later. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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537. Victor Hugo. Large and bold ink signature, “Victor Hugo,” and sentiment in French on an off-white 5.5 x 3 slip. Uniform toning, some adhesive remnants to corners, and light show-through from toned mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original letter of transmittal from his secretary Richard Lesclide, dated April 24, 1882, thanking the correspondent for her letter and enclosing the autograph. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

1866 portrait of the exiled French writer

Larger than actual size.

538. Victor Hugo. Scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite seated portrait of Hugo with his legs crossed, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Pro jure contra legem, Victor Hugo, H. H. 1866.” Published by Garnier’s Photography of Guernsey. Lower right border of front is stamped “Registered.”

In fine condition, with some spreading to the first letter of the signature, and moderate contrast to the signature against the photographer’s emblem. An uncommon format for the famed French scribe, signed exile the same year he released The Toilers of the Sea. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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539. James Joyce. Signed book: Anna Livia Plurabelle. Limited

edition, numbered 184/800. NY: Crosby Gaige, 1928. Hardcover, 4.75 x 7, 61 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ink. Autographic condition: some light toning and edge chipping, otherwise fine. Book condition: G+/None. . Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Francis Scott Key’s creative addition to a classic Robert Burns poem 540. Francis Scott Key. Short AMS signed “F. S. Key, Esqr,” one page on an off-white 3.5 x 1.25 slip, no date but likely circa 1829.

Key writes an additional stanza for Robert Burns’s poem ‘John Anderson, My Jo.’ In full: “John Anderson, my Joe John, from that sleep again will wake, / And another morn’s fair light, on our opened eyes shall break, / And we’ll rise in youth & beauty, to that bright land to go / Where life and love shall last for aye, John Anderson, my Joe.” Creasing along the left edge and toning to edges, otherwise fine condition. This was originally affixed within a period leatherbound journal kept by Elizabeth Willis Gloster Anderson of Warrenton, North Carolina, at the conclusion of a rendition of Burns’s poem written inside by Mrs. Anderson’s friend Elen Mordechai, an entry dated September 9, 1827.

Mordechai penned a personalized stanza in honor of Mrs. Anderson’s husband—named John Anderson—before continuing with a faithful transcription of Burns’s poem. Key likely penned these lines in 1829, when Anderson’s cousin Congressman Daniel Turner married his daughter Ann Arnold Key. A highly unusual original poetic verse by the influential poet. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Lawrence of Arabia writes to his bookseller friend: “What a sentence; what a sentiment; what a syntax” 541. T. E. Lawrence. Scarce ALS signed “T. E. S.,” one page both sides, 6.75 x 9, June 29, 1933. Letter to bookseller K. W. Marshall. In part: “I went into my finances in London on Monday (called up to Air Ministry for an interview with the C.A.S.) and found them less ‘healthy’ the [sic] I had thought. So I pulled out only the two enclosed notes for you. I know you don’t particularly want these from me, but there is apparently going to be quite a pause yet before you get fixed—and it is a mistake in tactics to go broke to a new job…I hope the sunlight has been constant and the local distractions enough to stave off boredom. If those books come, they’ll add a diversion of technical work…Don’t get miserable. Nobody should, in fine health, while he has anything to do. What a sentence; what a sentiment; what a syntax.” In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and scattered foxing. In a quest for anonymity following his fame Lawrence took on the surname ‘Shaw’ around 1923 and used it for the rest of his life, thus the “S” in his initialed signature. Lawrence is highly sought-after in any autographic material. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

“And there isn’t any Jack London, living or dead, who won’t appreciate that fact!”

542. Charmian London. Fascinating collection of five TLSs Jack London’s second wife, Charmian, totaling six pages, most 8.5 x 11, dated from 1920 to 1922. All are to Margaret Oliver and have mentions of Jack London.

The earliest, in part: “I shall be glad to have the manuscript—the GOOD one…to put you right about something: Jack did not consider Mr. Stitt-Wilson his friend…My dear, I live to refute that sort of unworthy understanding of my husband. That is why I am so anxious to get my book published. And there isn’t any Jack London, living or dead, who won’t appreciate that fact!” The second, in part: “In trying to market your book, we must come to the understanding that the authorship as suggested, ‘Jack London, Deceased,’ must not be used. The reason is plain: if I allowed a book to come out under such ‘authorship,’ immediately every faker in the land—and they are legion—would have perfect right to do the same.” Another, in part: “I found that the attempt (from whatever source) to sustain power by short, crisp sentences, and the use of the period, became extremely monotonous, irritating to the reader. Perhaps this was emphasized by the triteness, may I say, of the philosophy…

The sociological spirit of the novel is mere kindergarten socialism so far as Jack is concerned.” Also includes a letter by a gentleman offering his opinion of the manuscript in question. In overall very good condition, with scattered dampstaining (affecting some of the signatures), as well as some toning and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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543. Norman Maclean.

Signed book: A River Runs Through It. Later printing, limited issue, numbered 202/500. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1983. Hardcover, 7.25 x 9.25, 124 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ballpoint. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

544. Nobel Prize Winners: Literature. Collection of nine

limited edition softcover books from Eurographica, each approximately 5.75 x 8, individually signed in ink or felt tip by a winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, including: Heinrich Boll, Claude Simon, Nadine Gordimer, Odysseas Elytis, Octavio Paz, Halldor Laxness, Czeslaw Milosz, Doris Lessing, and Mario Vargas Llosa. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Thank you for what you wrote about ‘Gone With the Wind’” 545. Margaret Mitchell. TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell

Marsh,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5, August 27, 1941. Letter to Madge Hull, in full: “Thank you so much for sending me the Christian Science Monitor containing the splendid article on Southern letters by John Drewry.

You were right in thinking it would interest me. When I read the long list of Southerners who had written books I swelled with pride, for I did not realize there were so many. And I swelled with pride, too, at being numbered among them. Thank you for what you wrote about ‘Gone With the Wind.’ I appreciate it so much.” In fine condition, with an ink blot to left of signature. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

546. John Muir. Signed book: The Story of My Boyhood and

Youth. First edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1913.

Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 293 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black ink, “To Miss Elena E. Rice, with many pleasant memories, John Muir, 1913.” Autographic condition: very good, with scattered toning and soiling, a small tear to right edge, and the reverse becoming slightly loose from inner hinge. Book condition: G+/None. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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The early British diarist orders compensation for an officer slain at sea 547. Samuel Pepys.

Uncommon manuscript DS, signed “S. Pepys,” one page, 7.5 x 12, December 13, 1673.

Official naval document issued to Stephen Fox, paymaster, directing him to pay the widow and orphan of Captain Joseph Seymore “the gratuity allowed by his Ma:ty to the Widows of such Land Officers as have been Slaine in his Ma:ts Service at Sea according to the quality her husband served in at the tyme of his death.”

In very good condition, with toned repairs to separated horizontal folds, scattered toning and soiling, and some chipping to edges; signature area clean and unaffected. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

548. Romain Rolland.

ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, February 9, 1921. Untranslated letter to Pierre de St. Prix. In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in his own hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

549. Maurice Sendak. Signed book: Nutcracker. Sixth printing.

NY: Crown Publishers, 1984. Paperback with dust jacket, 10 x 9.75, 102 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page in blue ink, “For George, Maurice Sendak, Nov. 9,” adding a sketch of a small talking nutcracker, which says, “With great pleasure!” Scattered foxing to signed page and an area of dampstaining to lower right corner of dust jacket, otherwise fine condition. The book is inscribed to George Christy, a renowned gossip columnist for the Hollywood Reporter for over 25 years. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Committed to the insane asylum, the original sadist makes plans to provide for his children 550. Marquis de Sade. Manuscript DS in French, signed twice, “Sade,” one page both sides, 7 x 10.25, December 13, 1805, written while Sade was incarcerated in the mental asylum at Charenton. lt connects Lady Renée Pelagie Cordier, his wife, and Sade in a legal agreement making a concession “on the inheritance to be left by said lady to the benefit of Louis Marie de Sade, Claude Armand de Sade, and Madeleine Laure de Sade, recently of age…The totality or only part of the properties, rights, and other claims, both real or future, that belonged to her, without any exception or reservation other than the use of the four thousand francs annuity owed by Mr. de Sade to said lady, his wife.” The document requests that Lady de Sade “agree to all changes and abrogations pertaining to said documents to the benefit of said de Sade children,” and concludes by stating that “Sade has appeared today to declare that this authorization was agreed to and given to said lady, his wife, with the sole aim to achieve for himself projected arrangements between said Lord de Sade Sr. and his children.” Signed a total of four times, twice “Sade,” and twice “S.” The white paper seal affixed to lower left corner remains intact. Intersecting folds, a couple small notations, pin holes to upper left edge, and a bit of trivial toning and spotting, otherwise fine condition. Although institutionalized, de Sade was highly concerned about the welfare of his children. De Sade’s wife was instrumental in encouraging her husband’s writings and presenting them in an acceptable manner to the public. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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551. George Sand.

ALS in French, signed “G. Sand,” one page, 5.25 x 8, personal letterhead, November 16, 1862. A letter of recommendation, in part (translated): “I bear particular interest in Mr. Soudry, who is the brother of the wife of my nephew. This book is very strong and broke all the workings of the banking and trading business. He wants ten minutes hearing Emile Pereire.” Central vertical and horizontal folds, rusty paperclip marks to edges, slight mirroring to portions of the writing, and trivial creasing, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

552. George Bernard Shaw.

Two ANSs signed “G. Bernard Shaw” on the reverse of two postcards bearing photograph portraits of Shaw, 3.5 x 5.5 and 4.25 x 5.75, dated January 14 and April 10, 1941. Both are addressed to Ella Maxwell.

The earlier note, in part: “On New Year’s Day I found that I had lost half a stone in weight. I now eat everything I can lay hands on. Anything that comes from you will be wolfed with special delight As Dryden said / Old as I am, for ladies’ love unfit / or as I would write / The charm of Ella I remember yet. / Old as I am for ladies’ love, you bet / The charm of Ella I remember yet.” The second, in full: “I have wolfed down all the biscuits.

Here you see me considering how I can get some more without being spoilt by you in my second childhood.” Some scattered spots of soiling, trivial creasing and edgewear, some slight smudging to the writing on the January note, and postmarks trivially affecting the end of both signatures, otherwise overall fine condition. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

553. 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. Scarce ALS in French, signed “Necker Stael de H,” one page, 4.25 x 7.25, no date. Untranslated letter to state councilor Claude Ambroise Regnier regarding the sale of her father’s house. Reverse of partial second integral page bears an address panel in another hand. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and scattered staining. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

554. Gertrude Stein.

ANS, one page on a 5 x 4 personal stationery card, no date. Short note to artist Georges Hugnet.

In full: “Alright Friday, about three, best to you always, Gertrude Stein.”

Overall toning, creasing near the top, and a small tear to the top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

555. John Steinbeck. Signed book: East of Eden. First edition,

limited issue of 1500. NY: Viking Press, 1952. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 602 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ballpoint. Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: VG+/None. Steinbeck considered East of Eden to be his best and most significant literary work, and signed first editions are highly desirable. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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556. Robert Louis Stevenson. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, black-bordered mourning

stationery, no date but circa 1887. Letter to Edwin W. Carr, in full: “It is annoying to me that I should have left your really moving letter so long unanswered. Late as it is, let me thank you for it heartily; such communications give courage and refresh that sense of the thing being worth doing that so easily faints.” In fine condition, with a complete separation to the central horizontal fold repaired with tape on the reverse. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Stevenson’s hand, affixed to the front pastedown of an 1887 hardcover edition of Stevenson’s Virginibus Puerisque and Other Papers. Stevenson’s father passed away on May 8, 1887, thus the black-bordered letter, and he himself was battling tuberculosis he had suffered from since childhood—an affliction he often referred to as the ‘wolverine on my shoulders.’ Carr collected books and was fighting against the same disease in the dry air of Montana and passed away in 1893, a year before Stevenson’s death. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

“I decided long ago not to have The Lord of the Rings illustrated,” the Middle Earth author ponders: “After seeing your specimens I am beginning to change my mind” 557. J. R. R. Tolkien. TLS, one page, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, May 24, 1968.

Letter to Mary Fairburn, an artist who sent him paintings of several scenes from Lord of the Rings. In part: “I think the samples of illustrations you sent me are splendid.

They are better pictures in themselves and also show far more attention to the text than any that have yet been submitted to me. My publishers and I decided long ago not to have The Lord of the Rings illustrated, largely for the reasons which I myself dealt with in my lecture ‘On Fairy Stories,’ now included in Tree and Leaf. I should not think of employing Pauline Baynes because, thought she can be quite good at certain points, she cannot rise to anything more noble or awe-inspiring. See, for instance, her ridiculous picture of the dragon…After seeing your specimens I am beginning to change my mind, and I think that an illustrated edition might be a good thing.” Affixed to a larger black cardstock sheet. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and scattered wrinkling.

After having seen various illustrated editions of The Hobbit produced—most not to his liking—Tolkien was understandably weary of would-be illustrators. Just one year before receiving Fairburn’s paintings, Tolkien wrote to his publisher Rayner Unwin, ‘As far as an English edition goes, I myself am not at all anxious for The Lord of the Rings to be illustrated by anybody whether a genius or not.’ There were a handful of artists whose Lord of the Rings–inspired work he did appreciate, but he made a clear distinction between what he liked on artistic merit versus what he believed was fit to accompany text. In the 1947 essay ‘On Fairy Stories’ mentioned here, Tolkien explains: ‘However good in themselves, illustrations do little good to fairy-stories. The radical distinction between all art (including drama) that offers a visible presentation and true literature is that…literature works from mind to mind and is thus more progenitive. It is at once more universal and more poignantly particular.’ Based on all of Tolkien’s comments and correspondence, this was a strong conviction. However, he was so struck by Fairburn’s work that he did again begin discussions with his publisher about an illustrated edition. Although that never came to fruition, Fairburn’s illustrations finally saw publication as the basis of HarperCollins’s official Tolkien calendar for 2015. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 184 | January 13, 2016 | LITERATURE

Crisply penned letter from the year of his Dictionnaire Philosophique 558. Voltaire. ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 7.5, no date but a docketing notation to the reverse indicates the letter was received at Ferney on August 4, 1764. A terse message to a gentleman, seemingly regarding a misunderstanding. In full (translated): “I have asked for nothing other than an explanation. You have been good enough to give it to me. I thank you for it. I have the honor of being, with all the feelings that you deserve, Sir, your very humble and obedient servant.”

In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds with small tape-repaired edge separations, mirrored ink from a letter or document no longer present, and slight soiling.

Whatever the disagreement may have been, it gave Voltaire the opportunity for displaying his most elegant and ironic contempt, observing all the polite formalities of correspondence, while inserting subtle hints of his disdain. This letter also marks a notable year in Voltaire’s career, as it saw the publication of his Dictionnaire Philosophique, one of his best-known philosophical works. Handwritten letters from Voltaire are rarely as neat and clearly signed as in this interesting one-page example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

559. Oscar Wilde. Crisp ink signature, “Oscar Wilde, London,” on an off-white 5 x 2.75 clipped slip. In fine condition, with a ding to top edge and trivial mounting remnants to right reverse edge.

Accompanied by an unsigned postcard photo of the revered Irish writer. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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560. Authors

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563. Arthur C. Clarke Starting Bid $200

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562. Charles Bukowski

565. Robert Frost

566. Gunter Grass

568. Arthur Miller

569. Sean O’Casey

572. George Bernard Shaw

573. John Steinbeck

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567. Washington Irving

570. Jean Richepin

561. William Cullen Bryant

571. Dr. Seuss

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classic music Bartok begins his immersion into Hungarian folk music 574.

Bela Bartok. ALS in

Hungarian, signed “Bartok Bela,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, December 11, 1904. Letter to an unidentified woman, in part (translated): “I am sending you attached a [newspaper] review of my piano concert in Manchester. I received three excellent reviews from Vienna (about my quintet). According to one (Extrablatt) it is not even worthwhile to spend even one minute to talk about this composition, while the other two were somewhat more merciful. To be honest, all this leaves me absolutely cold; I do receive good reviews, but only from practical point of view. What is your opinion about the critical review of my quintet published in ‘Az Ujsag’? Undoubtedly it was written by a ‘Uebermensch’ who is able to be so farsighted (or listen), a mind reader, etc. About that so popular concert, Thoman is of the opinion that something like this could be presented with success only by a successful (renowned) artist such as d’Albert or Ysaye (I am also of the same opinion). Anyway he was not too enthusiastic about my concert. This year he is also organizing a piano concert, so, in his opinion, those some 50 persons who will attend cannot be bothered, with a request twice one after another (anyway, this is also my opinion). Therefore, I am giving up on any such plan, especially because I wouldn’t have anything to gain with it.” In fine condition, with vertical and horizontal folds to signed page.

Inspired by the life and travails of the Hungarian revolutionary leader Lajos Kossuth, Bartok penned the symphonic poem Kossuth in late 1903.

Its subsequent premiers in Budapest and Manchester in January and February of 1904 were met with strong reviews and helped identify the young Bartok as a patriot composer. Later that same year, Bartok composed Piano Quintet in C Major and Rhapsody Op. 1, arrangements which ushered in a novel stage for the young symphonist; increasingly frustrated with Budapest’s stagnating musical culture, Bartok sought to uncover and incorporate many lost and forgotten melodies of Hungarian folk music. Wrought with the normal frustrations of a 23-year-old artist, this excellent letter derives from the very time period that ultimately set Bartok on his path to becoming one of the founders of ethnomusicology.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

575. Maria Callas. Program

page for a performance of Norma at the Royal Opera House on November 18, 1952, one page, 4.75 x 7.25, signed across the top in fountain pen, “Maria Meneghini Callas.”

Page bears affixed clippings from the cast list and is also signed in ballpoint by another performer. Scattered creases, light soiling, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

576. Feodor Chaliapin.

Original signed fountain pen selfportrait sketch by Chaliapin on an off-white 10.25 x 14 album page, signed and inscribed below, “F. Chaliapin, To Dear Roxy, 1928 March.” To the right is an AMQS

by Nicolai Kedroff of “Song of the Volga Boatman,” also signed by the members of the Kedroff Quartet. Also signed on the reverse by cartoonist Harry Hershfield (who adds a sketch), dancer Patricia Bowman, and movie mogul Ned E. Depinet, as well as several others. In fine condition, with mild toning and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Magnificent twice-signed Chopin publishing document for Op. 28 and Op. 30 577. Frederic Chopin. Rare

partly-printed DS, signed twice, “F. F. Chopin,” one page, 9.5 x 15, July 20, 1837. Assignment of copyright for his Op. 28 and Op. 30. In part: “U have this day sold to Messrs. Christian Rudolph Wessel & Co. Importers and Publishers of Foreign Music…all my Copyright and Interest, present and future…for the Kingdom of Great Britain…of and in the following Compositions (in M.S.) to be published conjointly in France & Germany in: Op. 28. Impromptu pour le Piano Solo dedie a Madame la Comtesse d’Agoult—to appear the 14th October 1837, Op. 30, Quatre Mazurkas being his 5th Set, dedicated to La Princesse de Wurtemberg.” Signed twice at the conclusion by Chopin. A small repaired area of paper loss to right edge and chips to two corner tips, otherwise fine condition.

Wessel & Co. had the exclusive rights to publish Chopin’s works in England, and the company was taken over by Edwin Ashdown and Henry Parry upon his retirement. This document originates from the collection of the Ashdown family and has never before been offered for sale. The document notes that the first piece is dedicated to Marie d’Agoult, a friend of Chopin and the mistress of Franz Liszt. The second, dedicated to Princess Maria Wirtemberska of Wurttemberg, is a set of four pieces based on the traditional Polish dance. Chopin is among the most desirable autographs of all composers and exceedingly rare in this twice-signed format. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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578. Wilhelm Furtwangler. Matte-finish

581. Victor Herbert.

Striking matte-finish 10.5 x 13 formal portrait of Herbert with his arms crossed, signed and inscribed in the wide upper border in fountain pen, “Mr. and Mrs. Valentine, with all good wishes, Victor Herbert,” with the fine addition of three bars from his opera “Natoma.”

In fine condition, with some spots of silvering to dark areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

4 x 5.75 postcard photo of Furtwangler in a headand-shoulders pose by Weirich Festspielhaus, signed near the bottom in fountain pen, “Furtwangler.” Slight rippling and silvering to the dark areas of the image, and moderate contrast to the ends of the signature against the background, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

579. Friedrich Gulda.

Austrian pianist and composer (1930–2000) who worked in both classical and jazz fields; he received the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art in 1959.

Glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Guida by Fayer Wien, signed below in red ink. In fine condition, with slight wear to corners. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

582. Andre Jolivet. French

c o m p o s e r (1905–1974) known for his usage of acoustics and atonality, as well as for his thematic interest of ancient and modern music. ALS in French, signed “Andre,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.75, Comedie Francaise letterhead, no date, but postmarked June 6, 1957. Untranslated letter to musicologist Vladimir Fedorov about his teacher Edgar Varese, who he visited to provide his deep affections with a clear form and acquire the necessary means of expression. In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Jolivet’s own hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

580. Hans Werner Henze. Grouping of four ALSs, each signed “Hans,” totaling seven pages on four sheets, various sizes, dated between December 25, 1955, and November 28, 1959. All are addressed to Allain Ollivier. One letter, in part: “Off we went, and on the way to the city we started to talk, and when he heard my name he said he was a music critic and he’d written very badly about ‘Boulevard Solitude.’ I said no wonder, as all the Roman critics just copy what M. Renzo Rosselini [sic] said who himself is an idiot and a very bad composer. And I don’t give a damn, only for him, my guest, I’m a little bit sorry.” Another, in part: “My life is quite calm and happy, I get a big kick out of composing and, since two years, conducting. And I have a wonderful friend since 3 years who is also my pupil composing, very talented and very Mediterranean. I hope you will meet him.” In overall fine condition, with expected mailing folds touching two of the signatures. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 189

585. Ruggero Leoncavallo. Italian com-

583. Zoltan Kodaly. Hungarian

poser (1857–1919) best known for his operas, particularly the beloved repertoire staple ‘Pagliacci’ (1892). AMQS on a 7.25 x 5 off-white album page. Leoncavallo pens five bars of music and lyrics from Act Three of his opera ‘Zaza,’ signed underneath, “R. Leoncavallo, Berlin 2 Decembre 1908.”

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

composer, educator, ethnomusicologist, linguist, author, and philosopher (1882–1967). Glossy 3.25 x 5.25 photo of Kodaly focused on his sheet music, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with trivial surface marks.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

586. Pietro Mascagni.

584. Franz Lehar. Matte-finish

3.25 x 4.5 photo of Lehar writing at his desk, affixed to its original 6.75 x 9.5 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in German in fountain pen, “Lehar,” adding the date of January 6, 1938. Some spotting and foxing to the mount, and silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 postcard portrait of Mascagni in a head-andshoulders pose, signed in fountain pen, “P. Mascagni,” and dated Bologna, December 17, 1932. Trimmed left and bottom edges, some soiling and edgewear, and trivial silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare autograph document for his Op. 62 suite dedicated to Clara Schumann 587. Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. Fantastic ADS in French, one page, 7.5 x 10, May 26, 1845. Superlative autograph document in which Mendelssohn sells “the property of my Oeuvre 67 (Book of Six Romances sans Paroles for solo Piano) for Italy to Mr. G. Ricordi of Milan.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, expected document wear, and a faint stain below the last name in his signature. Composed between 1842 and 1844, Mendelssohn dedicated his Op. 62 to the distinguished pianist Clara Schumann. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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589. Giacomo Puccini. Post-

588. Francis Poulenc. Boldly penned untranslated ALS in French, one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting an amphibious gargoyle, no date. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

card showing the Villa del Puccini in Chiatri, Lucca, the seasonal home of the great Italian composer, 5.25 x 3.5, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Giacomo Puccini, 29.4.06.” Puccini pens three bars of music, titling it at the top, “La Boheme.” In fine condition, with an ink notation above the villa. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Presenting his Parisian masterpiece, La Boheme, to the French first lady 590. Giacomo Puccini. ALS in Italian, signed “Gia. Puccini,” one page, 8.25 x 11, G. Ridordi & Co. letterhead, no date but circa late 1890s. Letter to an associate of French politician Georges Leygues, who later served as the nation’s prime minister.

In part (translated): “I am taking the liberty of sending you a copy of Boheme dedicated to Mrs. Faure. Would you be so kind as to give it to Madam President through the good graces of His Excellency Leygues? Please forgive me for bothering you; but, as I know your kindness, I thought you might help me.”

Nicely double-matted and framed with a portrait of Puccini to an overall size of 20.5 x 17.5. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and uniform toning.

Leygues headed the Ministry of Public Instruction and Fine Arts for six years between 1894 and 1902 and had countless friends in artistic circles. Puccini was probably familiar with him through these connections, and there exists a copy of La Boheme inscribed to Mrs. Leygues from January 1899. Based on a story by French writer Henri Murger set in 1840s Paris, La Boheme was Puccini’s first major success and arguably his greatest work. After its 1896 debut in Turin, the piece was quickly adopted into the international repertory; the Opera-Comique presented the French premiere in June 1898, and G. Ricordi published the first French edition of the score in Paris during the same year. A wonderful letter associating Puccini’s magnum opus with the highest powers of French government.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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592. Maurice Ravel.

Hand-addressed and signed mailing envelope, 5.75 x 4.5, addressed by Ravel to “Madame Fernand Dreyfus, 9 rue de Chazelles, Paris 17,” and signed in the lower left in the return address area, “Exp: Ravel, hopital temporaire no. 20, salle 7, Chalon s/M.” Front bears a postal cancellation from the hospital and reverse is postmarked October 1916. Paper loss and tears to the top edge from opening (affecting part of the recipient’s name), otherwise fine condition. Serving in the French military during World War I, Ravel was hospitalized following an operation for dysentery in September 1916. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

591. Sergei Rachmaninoff. Uncommon 3.5 x 5.5 postcard portrait of the virtuoso in near-profile, signed and inscribed vertically on the left side in fountain pen, “To Mr. Fernand Gillet, S. Rachmaninoff.”

In very good condition, with poor contrast to signature and inscription against the dark background (some portions visible only at an angle), and silvering to edges of the photo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

593. Arturo Toscanini. Mattefinish 8 x 10 close-up portrait of Toscanini, signed boldly in the lower border in red fountain pen. In fine condition, with a couple areas of slight discoloration. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Wagner at the time of his final opera 594. Richard Wagner. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite profile portrait of Wagner by Elliott & Fry, circa 1877, signed below the image in purple ink, “Richard Wagner.” Printed text on the reverse reads: “Elliot & Fry, 55, Baker Street, Portman Square, London, W.” Light scattered foxing and soiling, mild silvering to darker areas of the image, and a light pencil notation to the reverse, otherwise fine condition. At the time of this portrait, Wagner was struggling financially and working on what would be his final opera, Parsifal. Exceptionally rare in this format, this is the first example of Wagner in this profile pose that we have offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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contemporary music 595.

Louis Armstrong. Program

for Louis Armstrong and His All Stars circa mid1960s, 22 pages, 9 x 12, signed and inscribed on a full-page image in red ballpoint, “To my man Pete, Louis Armstrong, Satch.” Also signed inside by band members Billy Kyle, Jewel Brown, Danny Barcelona, Arvel Shaw, Russell Moore, and Eddie Shu. A central vertical crease, light contrast to portions of Armstrong’s signature against the dark background, ink notation to front cover, and a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower corner of the page, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Miss Billie Holiday” grants use of her image “for advertising of beer only” 597. Billie Holiday. DS,

signed “Miss Billie Holiday,” one page, 8.25 x 11, September 28, 1950. Tom Kelley Studios consent document for the Schmidt Lithography Company.

In part: “I consent to the use of my name, portraits and pictures (photographed by Tom Kelley only) and reproductions thereof, for advertising of beer only—by you and by anyone making such use with your approval.” Signed at the conclusion in green fountain pen by Holiday, who adds her manager’s address, “745 5th Ave, Joe Glaser, New York City.” In very good condition, with a horizontal fold passing through the signature, brittle overall toning, and trimmed edges with a few small chips. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Jazz’s leading improv pianist 598. Thelonious Monk. At-

596. George Gershwin. Striking vintage matte-finish 8 x 9.5 portrait

of Gershwin in a handsome suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Robert W. Smith—With every good wish, Sincerely, George Gershwin, Oct. 17, 1931.” A few light surface creases, trimmed edges, and portions of the inscription and signature a couple shades light, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

tractive book page showing images of Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, and Charlie Christian, 9.25 x 12.5, signed vertically in black ink, “Good luck, always, Thelonious Monk.”

Matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 20.5. In fine condition. Precertified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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1949 Parisian Jazz fest program signed by Parker, Davis, and other jazz legends 599. Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Jazz Greats. Original

program from the 1949 International Jazz Festival in Paris from May 8 to 15, 9.75 x 12.5, signed on the front cover in ink by Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, ‘Hot Lips’ Page, Tadd Dameron, Kenny Clarke, Sidney Bechet, Kenny Dorham, Don Byas, Bill Coleman, Jimmy McPartland, James Moody, George Johnson, and a few French musicians. Includes an unsigned schedule pamphlet for the festival bearing ink notations. In very good condition, with moderate foxing and soiling to cover borders (most signatures unaffected), a small tear to the right edge, and slight brushes to a few signatures, including Parker’s. Consignor notes that the autographs were originally collected by blind drummer Carlo Krahmer at the festival, who then gave them to his friend. An incredible relic from a vibrant period in the history of jazz. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

“Now, back to Kramer and some more wild love scenes with Sophia Loren. Rough!”

600. Frank Sinatra. TLS signed “Frank,” two pages, 7.25 x .75,

personal letterhead, July 25, 1956. Letter to Hollywood gossip columnist Jimmie Starr. In part: “Greetings from Spain, amigo…I’m enjoying myself working with Stanley Kramer, Cary Grant and Sophia Loren in ‘The Pride and the Passion.’ My real reason for this note is to cut you in on some information of which I’m mighty proud. On my way to Spain, I took the long, scenic route and wound up in London where, by some strange coincidence, ‘Johnny Concho’ was being readied for the world premiere route. ‘Concho’ is a Western, my first, and someone had been touting me that the British don’t dig Westerns. ‘Too American,’ according to my informant. Well, my informant must have been carrying around a few fair-sized boulders in his skull, because the staid British movie-goers latched onto ‘Concho’ and packed the Leicester Square Theater as though King Henry VIII were back in town and doing a one night stand reading his memoirs—and beheading a couple of spouses for an encore. I happen to be in ‘Johnny Concho,’ but that’s not my real reason for writing. Actually, the real reason for my pride in the British reception is that ‘Concho’ was my maiden trip as a producer. During the past few months I learned why nearly all producers have ulcers….Now, back to Kramer and some more wild love scenes with Sophia Loren. Rough!” In fine condition. Accompanied by a custom-made leatherbound presentation folder. Marvelous content revealing Sinatra’s charismatic enthusiasm for his craft. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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601. Frank Sinatra. Vintage glossy 4 x 5 film production photo of Sinatra in a tree, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “For Gloria and Jim—Pretty Hokey Huh? Frank Sinatra.” A notation on the front in another hand reads, “Any Questions?” A date of August 19, 1948, is inherent to the image along the left edge. In very good condition, with moderate scattered creases and a light pencil check mark passing through portions of the inscription and signature. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

602. Jackie Wilson. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, September 4, 1975.

Agreement between Banner Talent Associates and Wilson for an engagement at the Four Seasons Arena in Walpole, Massachusetts, on September 14, 1975, for a sum of $4,500. Signed at the conclusion of the second page in blue ballpoint by Wilson. In fine condition, with slight toning and staple holes to top edge. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Beautiful portrait of Nashville’s favorite starlet 603. Patsy Cline.

Lovely vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo

by Fabry Studios of Nashville, signed in fountain pen, “Best Wishes To You, Patsy Cline, ‘Decca.’” In fine condition, with light scattered creasing and two tiny rusted tack-holes to the upper border. Reverse bears several interesting notes and biographical facts, likely from an interview, including, “Work on—Town & Country Time T.V. & Grand Ole Opry / Mother makes all my clothes.” A gorgeous, uninscribed portrait of the country music pioneer. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“My mom told me Patsy Cline held me while Faron & George Jones signed this book” 604. Patsy Cline, George Jones, and Faron Young. Souvenir tour program from a Faron Young concert, 8.25 x 11, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Thanks, Patsy Cline,” and “Thanks, George Jones,” and signed and inscribed inside on his full-page portrait, “To Faron Hengst, Be sweet, Faron Young.” In very good to fine condition, with some scattered light surface loss to front cover, a few small edge tears, and light handling wear. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient which reads, in part: “My name is Faron Hengst, when I was 1 year old in 1960 my parents went to the New Mexico State Fair to see Faron Young, Patsy Cline & George Jones perform…I was named after Faron Young so my parents took me…

After the show they took me up to get autographs of all 3 stars. They told Faron Young that they had named me after him because they loved his music so much, my mom told me Patsy Cline held me while Faron & George Jones signed this book.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

“My name is Huddie Ledbetter,” the proud folk legend pens, “Makes up songs words and music” 605. Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ Ledbetter. Signed book: Negro Folk

Songs as Sung by Lead Belly by John A. and Alan Lomax. First edition. NY: The Macmillan Company, 1936. Hardcover, 7.5 x 9.5, 242 pages. Signed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “My name is Huddie Ledbetter. Born in La near Shreveport La. Makes up songs words and music. Don’t Read music… music i make for some one els to read.

Born in 1889-20th of January to Day is the 12-day of april Don’t for get iona not stop makeing yet.” A collector’s notation below indicates he wrote this in 1942.

Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None. Autograph material from Ledbetter is extremely scarce, and with interesting autobiographical content this is a fabulous example. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Full set of Fab Four signatures from 1963

607. Beatles. Bold circa 1963 blue ballpoint signatures of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, who adds “Beatles,” on a pink 5.25 x 3.25 album page. Front and reverse of second integral page is signed by one of the Clark Brothers and Bernie Dwyer of The Dreamers. In fine condition. An ideal complete set of crisp Beatles signatures, with Lennon amusingly extending his paraph in the same excessive manner as McCartney. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

608. Beatles. Sought-after The Beatles Yesterday and Today stereo ‘third state’ butcher cover. This ‘third state’ version features the ‘butcher’ cover, the previously affixed ‘trunk’ cover pasteover having been carefully removed from the album jacket to reveal the butcher cover underneath. Removably corner-mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 19.75 x 20.5. Edgewear with a small split to the bottom edge, and some adhesive residue along the bottom, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. Within days of releasing this miscellany of previous hits, Capitol recalled all copies in response to retailers’ negative reactions to the original macabre cover image.

The recalled copies were ‘retrofitted’ with a new pictorial flat pasted over the first, featuring an innocuous image of the boys posed around a steamer trunk. The stereo albums are much rarer than their mono counterparts. Starting Bid $200

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Official 1964 fan club card from John, Paul, and George

609. Beatles. Sought-after vintage circa 1964 official Beatles Fan Club promo card depicting the group in their collarless suits, 5.5 x 4.25, signed in black ballpoint by the three most popular members using their first names only, “John,” “Paul,” and “George xx.” In very good condition, with a heavy central horizontal crease, a few lighter creases, mild soiling, and mounting remnants to reverse. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

610. Beatles: Harrison and Starr. Beatles for Sale album signed on the front cover in

black ballpoint, “George Harrison” and “Ringo Starr.” In very good condition, with skipping to ink in a large portion of George’s first name, light contrast to a portion of Ringo’s signature against the dark background, edgewear, a bend to one edge, and a bit of paper loss at the top of the spine. The record is included. Consignor notes that the signatures were originally obtained by a graphic designer who worked at Granada television studios, Manchester, England, at the beginning of November 1965 while the Beatles were recording the television special ‘The Music of Lennon & McCartney.’ Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Shortly after the release of his “new LP ‘33 1/3’” 611. Beatles: George Harrison. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, February 3, 1977. Letter to Robert Feltes, in full: “I would like to take my visit to Germany as an opportunity, to thank you very much for the enthusiasm, you have shown for my new LP ‘33 1/3.’ I hope, that the promotion-activities, I have done during these two days, will also show positive results in your work. For the future all the best and great success.” A crease near bottom edge, surface loss to both sides from removed adhesive remnants, and trivial mounting remnants to top edge, otherwise fine condition. Released in late 1976, Thirty Three & 1/3 marked Harrison’s debut release on his own Dark Horse record label. Critics deemed it a return-to-form effort for Harrison, who promoted the record extensively prior to its release—the first time he had done so for one of his albums. Harrison traveled to Britain, Germany, and the Netherlands, and famously appeared on Saturday Night Live with Paul Simon to perform the songs ‘Here Comes the Sun’ and ‘Homeward Bound.’ Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Harrison’s ‘Taxman’ comes to unsettling life 612. Beatles: George Harrison. Excellent

color limited edition 17 x 25.25 lithograph entitled ‘Taxman,’ depicting a warthog and a military official crushing the life and money from a man via a rolling press machine as a line of citizens await the same gruesome fate, numbered 714/850, signed in the lower border in pencil by Harrison, as well as the artist, Keith West. Housed in its original Genesis Publications Limited folder. In fine condition. One of the first songs composed by Harrison, ‘Taxman’ opened the Beatles’ 1966 album Revolver with a lyrical assault on the unjust progressive tax levied by British Labour Party head Harold Wilson. A humorous, if not dystopian, visual representation of the classic Beatles tune. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

Stunning limited edition of Fifty Years Adrift

613. Beatles: George Harrison. Signed book: Fifty

Years Adrift. Limited first edition, numbered 1480/2000. England: Genesis Publications, 1984. Hardcover with slipcase, 7 x 9.75, 541 pages. Signed at the bottom of the foreword page in brown ink, “George Harrison.” Also signed by the author on the colophon in blue ballpoint, “Derek Taylor.”

Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: F/None, in a fine slipcase. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

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614. Beatles: George Harrison. Signed book: Songs by George Harrison. Limited edition, numbered 714/2500. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications Limited, 1987. Leather-bound hardcover with clamshell case, 7 x 10.25, 175 pages. Signed on the colophon in fountain pen by Harrison. Also signed on a bookplate affixed to the first free end page by the illustrator Keith West. Slipcase includes a limited edition four-song CD with the tracks ‘Sat Singing,’ ‘Lay His Head,’ ‘For Your Blue,’ and ‘Flying Hour.’ Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: fine, in a fine clamshell case. Released in a single print run, this gorgeously displayed lyric book is considered an essential addition to any Harrison or Beatles collection, and is enhanced furthermore by the inclusion of the highly sought-after Songs by George Harrison EP. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Original portfolio bag for the controversial ‘Bag One’

615. Beatles: John Lennon. Uncommon white heavy-duty vinyl

bag originally issued with Lennon’s famous lithograph suite, 34 x 25.5, printed on one side with a John Lennon facsimile signature and large black block letters, “Bag One.” Bag retains its original handles, zippers, closure buckle and straps, and luggage tag. Scattered soiling and some tarnishing to metal buckles, otherwise fine condition. This case once held a series of fourteen lithographs, the originals of which were given to Yoko Ono as a wedding gift to celebrate their marriage and subsequent honeymoon in Amsterdam. As sets of the ‘Bag One’ lithographs have been broken up and sold individually over the years, these folio bags have been separated from their original contents and sporadically appear for sale. Starting Bid $200

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Oversized limited edition

by Jack Mitchell

616. Beatles: John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Striking limited

edition semi-glossy 16 x 20 photo of John and Yoko side-by-side taken by photographer Jack Mitchell, numbered 13/75, titled and signed in the lower border in felt tip by the photographer, “John Lennon & Yoko Ono—1980—13/75—Jack Mitchell.” Also signed on the reverse in pencil, “Jack Mitchell, Negative #4092-2-5.” In fine condition, with trivial rippling to top edge. This photograph was taken shortly before Lennon’s death and another from this session was used on the cover of the December 1980 memorial issue of People magazine. Mitchell was considered one of the premier arts photographers of the 20th century and his work is held in many important collections, including the Smithsonian Institution and Baltimore Museum of Art. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Intriguing message to Yoko’s daughter Kyoko

617. Beatles: John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

Unusual ALS written by Yoko Ono to her daughter Kyoko featuring a sketch by John Lennon on the reverse. Letter is signed by Yoko, “Your mommy,” one page, 8.75 x 4.5, no date but circa May 1971.

In part: “We hear that you are in New York. You must be glad to see your old room and old toys. We miss you very much. We hope to see you very soon. We are working on it so you can see us, too—Just like mommy promised you in the car—Remember? Don’t worry everything will be very nice soon.” Lennon has written “KYOKO” on the reverse, incorporating sketches of himself and Yoko in the letters and adding a sketch of Kyoko below. Also includes the original envelope bearing several affixed stamps from Spain, addressed in Lennon’s hand: “Kyoko Ono Cox, c/o Larry Cox, 36 West 22nd Street, N.Y. N.Y., Amerika, U.S.A.,” adding “For Kyoko, From Ummy, xxxxx” on the reverse.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Tony Cox, the ex-husband of Yoko Ono and father of Kyoko, certifying the authenticity of the piece.

Ono and Cox were married during the 1960s and Ono gave birth to Kyoko in August 1963. Cox won custody of Kyoko after their divorce was finalized in 1969, and in 1971 he disappeared with Kyoko and raised her under a different name. John and Yoko searched for Kyoko for years to no avail; it was not until 1998 that Yoko and Kyoko were reunited. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

Rare oversized McCartney photo compilation 618. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Signed

book: Linda McCartney: Life in Photographs.

Limited edition numbered 977/1000.

Germany: Taschen, 2011. Hardcover with clamshell box, 12.5 x 17.5. Signed on the colophon in pencil by Paul McCartney. In fine condition, with some dings and light soiling to the clamshell presentation box. A gorgeous and sought-after limited edition, featuring full-page images of some of Linda McCartney’s most treasured images from her life with the Beatle. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 201

Original example of the 1973 McCartney ‘Strawberry’ jacket 619. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Original ‘Strawberry Fields’

jacket from the initial small batch produced for McCartney by John Dove and Molly White, size small, purchased directly from McCartney at the artist’s studio. The jacket is made of a smooth satiny fabric with strawberry-patterned sleeves and a large strawberry image on the back, with small red and green jewels throughout. In very good condition, with small moth holes, white fabric aged to a light brown, and some scattered staining.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original owner, in part: “This Strawberry Fields Jacket was made for Paul McCartney…

During 1973 Paul McCartney ordered 6 jackets, the one I have is one of the jackets he ordered and one of the first jackets ever made…I bought this jacket in 1973 when I visited John Dove’s house/atelier in London…Paul McCartney was there, so I met him personally…I came to John Dove’s studio, because I was a fan of his work and owned the best high end fashion store in Amsterdam. When I was there, Paul McCartney was there to pick up his freshly made jackets and at that moment fitting them…I arrived with my (former) girlfriend…She saw Paul McCartney in this amazing jacket and asked Paul McCartney if she could maybe get one of his jackets. We then came to a deal and I bought this jacket from Paul for my girlfriend.” McCartney kept the other jackets, customized them with his name across the front, and wore them throughout his 1974 Wings tour through the United States. An intriguing, iconic piece of pop cultural history that combines music and fashion. Starting Bid $300

620. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Appealing

8.5 x 11 Popfoto magazine closeup photo of McCartney wearing a turtleneck, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition, with slight rippling due to mounting remnants to reverse. Precertified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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621. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Paul

McCartney,” on a light purple 4.5 x 3 album page contained within its original autograph book. In very good condition, with rusty paperclip marks to the top edge (affecting the final letter of his first name).

Consignor notes that the signature was obtained in Campbeltown, Scotland, circa 1968. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Clapton’s incredible 24 Nights Genesis box set 625. Eric Clapton. Signed book: 24 Nights. Limited edition, numbered

714/3500. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications Limited, 1991. Hardcover with clamshell case, 8.5 x 12.25, 128 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ink, “Eric Clapton, 91” and in black ink by the illustrator, “Peter Blake.”

Includes a 64-page volume of commentary by journalist Derek Taylor, an exclusive two CD set of live recordings, four of Clapton’s guitar picks, a laminated backstage pass, a button badge, and an Ernie Ball guitar string.

Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: fine, in a fine clamshell case.

Accompanied by a limited edition set of seven 7˝ records consisting of the 15 live ‘best of’ tracks from Clapton’s 24 Nights album. An incredible compilation of music, artwork, and written word, commemorating Clapton’s record-setting run of concerts held at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 1990 and 1991. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

623.

Beatles: Ringo Starr.

Exceptional limited edition bondedporcelain Gartlan figurine of Ringo Starr as he was depicted on the cover of Abbey Road, measuring 5 x 8.75 with a 6 x 3.5 x .75 base, numbered 145, signed on an affixed card in black ink, “Ringo,” who adds a star. Bottom of the base bears an affixed Gartlan label. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Gartlan USA. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

624. Beatles: Derek Taylor.

Sought-after signed book: It Was Twenty Years Ago Today. Limited edition, numbered 13/100. NY: Bantam Press, 1987. Leather-bound hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.5, 286 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ink

by Taylor. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: fine, in a fine slipcase. Written by the Fab Four’s trusted press officer, this hardto-find volume celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the release of the band’s’ innovative Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

626. Eddie Cochran. Scarce vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Cochran boasting his classic pompadour hairdo, boldly signed in the lower left in fountain pen, “Don’t forget me, Eddie Cochran.” In fine condition, with curling to edges as if once rolled, a couple trivial surface creases, and a stain confined to the upper left border; these are all essentially superficial and hardly affect the extraordinary appeal of this image and beautiful signature. Unmistakably the finest Cochran we have ever encountered. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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627. Eddie Cochran. Uncommon DS, signed “Edward Cochran,” forty-nine brad-bound pages, 8.5 x 11, May 28, 1957. Employee agreement between Cochran and 20th Century Fox in which the “Producer hereby employs the Artist to render services for the Producer in connection with the production of two (2) motion pitcure(s) of feature length, to be commenced within one (1) year” for an agreed upon sum of “Five Hundred Dollars… per week for each week of such services.” Cochran adds his initials and date emendations to the first two pages, and signs on the third page in blue ballpoint. Countersigned

by Cochran’s mother, “Mrs. Alice Cochran.” Housed in its original Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation folder. A paperclip impression and an area of staining caused by water damage to the first three pages and front cover, otherwise fine condition; signature remains clean and crisp. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Scarce vintage Dylan document

628. Bob Dylan. Choice unsigned bi-fold program for Bob Dylan’s

first major concert at Carnegie Chapter Hall in New York on November 4, 1961, four pages, 5.5 x 8.5, depicting the 20-year-old folk singer playing his harmonica on the front cover. In fine condition. Promoted and financed by Izzy Young, proprietor of the Folklore Center music store, the show was a financial failure—the audience comprised only 53 people. These programs are thus very rare, especially in such exemplary condition. Starting Bid $200

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629. Bob Dylan. Partly-printed DS, one page, 6 x 4, no date.

United Kingdom customs landing card filled out in his own hand with his personal information, including his occupation as “Musician.” His address in the United Kingdom and his first name were added in another hand. Haloing to purple ink and show-through from scribbles on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Fantastic 1967 handbill signed by the little-known opening act—Jimi Hendrix

630. Jimi Hendrix. Rare signed handbill for a Jimi Hendrix concert held at the Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales, on April 26, 1967, 5.5 x

9, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “to Susan, Love & Happiness forever, Jimi Hendrix,” who has added “to” below. Top edge bears a collector’s date notation. In very good condition, with a trimmed bottom edge, a clipped upper right corner tip and toned adhesive remnants to top edge, a mounting remnant to lower right corner tip, and scattered folds and creases (affecting a portion of the inscription and the top of the signature). Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and an e-mail from the original recipient, in part: “I was on my way home from school and happened to look towards a lake near where I lived and Jimi Hendrix was in a rowing boat. His roadey was actually doing the rowing. He rowed over towards the bank where I was standing and Jimi signed the flyer. I asked him to dedicate Hey Joe to me (as I was going to the concert that evening) and after he sang it, he said it was for Sue who I met this afternoon.”

Buried behind the chart-topping Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens, and Engelbert Humperdinck, the Jimi Hendrix Experience received modest billing on their stop at Cardiff’s Capitol Theatre on April 26th. By the time they returned for their second show there in November of the same year, they were one of the most sought-after tickets in live music, soaring high off the successful debut of Are You Experienced and their nowlegendary performance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. A remarkable early handbill—uncommon and sought-after in its own right—from just months before his rise to rock stardom. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

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Rare photo of rock’s influential youngster

631. Buddy Holly. Wonderful vintage glossy 7.25 x 8.5 photo of Holly by James J. Kriegsmann of New York, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Reg, With Best Wishes, Buddy Holly.” Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 17.75. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases. An exceedingly clear photo of the tragic rock and roll pioneer. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

632. Led Zeppelin. Two color German magazine photos of Led Zeppelin performing live at Montreux, 4.5 x 10.25 and 7.75 x 10.25, with one depicting a singing Robert Plant, and the other showing Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones, signed in black felt by the musician pictured. Trivial creases, irregularly trimmed edges, and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Original lineup of The Mamas and the Papas

634. The Mamas and the Papas. Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 Dunhill Records publicity photo of The Mamas and the Papas, signed in black felt tip by Mama Cass, John Phillips, Michelle Gilliam, and Dennis Doherty, who signs over an initial attempt in ballpoint. Slight scattered surface impressions and spotting, and some wear and creases to edges, otherwise fine condition. Photographs signed by the entire original lineup remain quite rare. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

635. Paul McCartney and Wings. Color 16.5 x 11.25 German magazine article showing Wings during a live performance, signed in black felt tip by Paul and Linda McCartney, and Denny Laine. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold (passing through the first letter of Paul’s signature), and mounting remnants to reverse. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Rare and tender 1971 letter from a flying Elvis 636. Elvis Presley. Rare ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10, American Airlines

letterhead, no date. Letter to the parents of an American Airlines flight attendant, in full: “You have a very nice Respectable daughter and I gather from talking to her that she Loves you.” In fine condition, with a few slight creases and spots of foxing. Accompanied by the original provenance letter from the daughter to her parents, dated April 20, 1971, in part: “Look who I had on my flt. He wrote you a letter about me. We talked for a few hours. I became quite close to this man. What a warm gentle person he is and so is Priscilla his wife. We discussed everything you can imagine. He said, ‘I had what it took.’ That’s some compliment for Elvis himself.” Handwritten letters from Elvis are exceptionally rare; backed by its warm provenance story, this wonderful, boldly penned letter shows clearly the charm that made the King a beloved pop icon.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

638. Elvis Presley. Yellow-tinted 8 x 10.5 paperstock photo of Elvis by

Speer of Memphis, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Deanne, love you, Elvis Presley.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 15.25 x 17.75.

In fine condition, with a few trivial surface impressions. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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The King’s first Sun Records publicity photo, circa 1955

Appealing full set of Wyman-era signatures

639. Elvis Presley. Handsome vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Elvis in a suit and tie with his classic pompadour haircut, signed circa 1955 in ink, “Yours, Elvis Presley.” In very good condition, with overall surface bends and creases, some scattered irregular spotting (noticeably to his chin), and the signature very light but legible. Taken on December 27, 1954, this now-iconic image was Elvis’s first Sun Records publicity photo. A fantastic early piece from the very start of the King’s career. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

641. Rolling Stones. Desirable felt tip signatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Ronnie Wood, and Anita Pallenberg, who adds “XXX,” on a light gray-blue 13 x 19.75 sheet of construction paper.

The sheet bears numerous affixed images removed from German magazines, and is signed on the reverse by Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman. In fine condition, with a vertical bend along right edge, and toning and small tears to edges. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Complete set of tour flyers signed backstage in 1974

640. Queen. Four iden-

tical double-sided 8.25 x 11.75 flyers promoting Queen’s 1974 spring tour, individually signed and inscribed in ballpoint and felt tip, “Best luck to Martin, Freddie Mercury,” “To Martin, Brian May,” “To Martin, Roger Taylor,” and “John Deacon.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “‘I attended a Queen concert in 1974 at the County Ballroom, in Taunton, Somerset. The bands that came to this venue used to get changed in a small room in the basement, next to the Somerset suite, which was a disco at the time. My friends and I met the band Queen and we were given the tour posters and they kindly signed my collection.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300 208 | January 13, 2016 | CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

642. Rolling Stones. GRRR! three-CD set signed inside in gold and silver ink by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood. In fine condition. The CDs are included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

645. T. Rex. Color 12

643. Rolling Stones: Jagger and Richards. Two color Popfoto magazine photos of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, both approximately 8.25 x 11, both signed in black felt tip. Scattered creasing, edgewear, and rubbing, and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise overall fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

x 19 German magazine photo of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn, each signing in black felt tip. The end of Finn’s signature extends onto an affixed sheet bearing the band’s name. Slight edgewear and rippling, a central horizontal fold, irregular ink adhesion to the Finn signature, and adhesive and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

644. The Shangri-Las. American pop girl group from the 1960s

that charted heartbreaking teen melodramas and are best known for the songs ‘Leader of the Pack’ and ‘Remember (Walkin’ in the Sand).’

Rare ballpoint signatures from circa 1964, “Sincerely, The ShangriLas, Mary [Weiss],” “Margie [Ganser],” and “Mary Ann [Ganser],” on an off-white 5 x 5.5 slip. In fine condition, with trivial creasing and toning, and slight show-through from writing to reverse. A desirable set of signatures from the influential ‘tough girl’ pop stars. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

646. U2. Boy album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint,

“Larry,” in black ballpoint, “Edge,” and in black ink, “Bono.” In fine condition, with trivial soiling and edgewear. The record is included.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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647. U2. CD insert for the Joshua Tree album, signed on the centerfold in black felt tip, “Larry,” “Adam,” “Bono, 87,” and “Edge.” In fine condition, with trivial rusting to staples and wear to front of insert. Accompanied by an after show pass for a U2 Concert on April 13, 1987, and a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

648. Ritchie Valens. Rare

ballpoint signature, “Ritchie Valens,” on an off-white 4 x 3 slip affixed at the top of a tan 4.75 x 4.25 slip. Reverse bears a pencil signature, “Freddie of the Belmonts.” Also includes an off-white 3 x 4 slip signed on both sides in ballpoint, “To Barb, Frankie Sardo,” “Waylon [Jennings] Crickets,” and “Dion [DiMucci].” In fine condition, with slight central horizontal bends and creases (trivially passing through the signature).

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

649. Gene Vincent.

Red-tinted 5.5 x 8.5 paperstock photo of Vincent removed from a promotional pamphlet, signed in blue ballpoint, “Love, Gene Vincent.” In fine condition, with trivial soiling and mounting remnants to reverse. Precertified REAL. Starting Bid $200

650. The Who. Appealing pair of German

color magazine photos of The Who relaxing backstage, affixed side-by-side to an overall size of 20 x 12.25, signed in black felt tip by Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, John Entwistle, and Roger Daltrey. An unobtrusive surface tear affecting two letters of the Entwistle signature, slight creasing and edgewear, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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651. Frank Zappa. Color 11.25 x 17.75 German magazine photo of Frank Zappa, signed in black felt tip. Affixed to a slightly larger sheet of construction paper.

In fine to very good condition, with overall creasing (heaviest to edges), slight rubbing, and a central horizontal fold. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

652. The Clash. Huge

original 29.5 x 48 color poster for Black Market Clash, an EP released

by The Clash in 1980.

Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. The Chris Lamy Collection. Starting Bid $200

653. The Ramones: Johnny and Dee Dee. Two albums: a Rocket to Russia album, signed on the back in gold ink by Johnny Ramone and in blue felt tip by Dee Dee Ramone; and a Road to Ruin album, signed on the front cover in gold ink by Johnny and in blue felt tip by Dee Dee. In overall fine condition, with edge wear to both, and slight brushing and irregular ink adhesion to signatures.

Both records are included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. The Chris Lamy Collection.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

654. The Ramones: Johnny and Dee Dee. Two albums: the

Ramones’ self-titled debut and Leave Home, both albums are signed on the back cover in gold ink by Johnny Ramone and in blue felt tip by Dee Dee Ramone. In overall fine condition, with some irregular ink adhesion to Johnny’s signatures. Both records are included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Chris Lamy, close friend of The Ramones and guitarist of The Jabbers, formerly GG Allin & The Jabbers. The Chris Lamy Collection. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

655. Michael Jackson. Faxed DS, signed in ink, “Michael Jackson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 17, 2001. Final page of a longer agreement between Jackson and MJ Net Entertainment of Frankfurt, Germany, regarding a payment of $6,000,000 “before the shows in New York City,” and the royalties owed to Jackson for the sale of a DVD. Signed at the conclusion by Jackson, who has also added a notation to the page which reads, “Change this. Royalty agreed upon by M. J. after 2 showing.” Some scattered edge creases, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Jackson’s former manager, Frank Cascio, which states, in part: “This fax was signed by the pop icon Michael Jackson.

This fax was Michael’s personal property he signed it then gave it to me…

Over our 25 year relationship Michael gave me many items this was one of those items.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

658. Legendary Blues Band

659. Clyde McPhatter

660. Cole Porter

661. Andrew Lloyd Webber

662. Junior Wells

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

663. Harry Chapin

664. John Denver

665. Cat Stevens

666. Alice Cooper

667. Badfinger

668. The Bangles

669. Beatles: Ringo Starr

670. Blue Oyster Cult

671. The Carpenters

656. Bill Evans Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

657. Dizzy Gillespie

Starting Bid $200

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

Starting Bid $200

672. The Carpenters Starting Bid $200

673. Eric Clapton Starting Bid $200

676. Deep Purple Starting Bid $200

679. Guns N’ Roses Starting Bid $200

683. Nazareth

Starting Bid $200

674. Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich Starting Bid $200

677. Emerson, Lake, and Palmer Starting Bid $200

680. Jimi Hendrix Experience: Mitch Mitchell

681. Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page

684. The Paramounts

685. Procol Harum

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

675. Cass Elliot Starting Bid $200

678. Foghat

Starting Bid $200

682. Jerry Lee Lewis Starting Bid $200

686. Rainbow

Starting Bid $200

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687. The Raspberries

688. REO Speedwagon

689. The Searchers

690. The Searchers

691. Ravi Shankar

692. Helen Shapiro

693. Grace Slick

694. Status Quo

696. Styx

697. The Sweet

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

695. Grace Slick Starting Bid $200

698. Tempest

Starting Bid $200

699. Three Dog Night Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

700. Traffic

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

701. Traffic

Starting Bid $200

702. The Troggs

703. Uriah Heep

704. Stevie Ray Vaughan

705. Gene Vincent

706. The Who: Keith Moon

707. The Zombies

708. Chequered Past

709. International Records Syndicate

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

710. Punk Rock Magazines

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

711. Johnny Ramone Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

713. Marky Ramone Starting Bid $200

714. The Ramones Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

712. Marky Ramone Starting Bid $200

715. The Ramones Starting Bid $200

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717. The Ramones

716. The Ramones

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

718. The Ramones Starting Bid $200

721. The Ramones Starting Bid $200

722. The Ramones Starting Bid $200

725. The Ramones Starting Bid $200

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719. The Ramones

720. The Ramones

723. The Ramones

724. The Ramones

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

726. The Ramones Starting Bid $200

727. The Ramones Starting Bid $200

728. The Ramones Starting Bid $200

731. The Ramones and Punk Rock Magazines Starting Bid $200

734. Sex Pistols

729. The Ramones

730. The Ramones

732. The Rattlers

733. Sex Pistols

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

735. Sex Pistols Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

736. The Talking Heads

Starting Bid $200

737. Michael Jackson Starting Bid $200

738. Michael Jackson Starting Bid $200

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classic entertainment Bold and uninscribed sketch of Chaplin’s Little Tramp

740. Josephine Baker. Elegant vintage

3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Baker by Murray Korman of New York, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with trivial surface impressions and silvering to dark areas of the image, and adhesive remnants to reverse. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The Swedish beauty as French heroine Joan of Arc

743. Charlie Chaplin. Wonderful original fountain pen self-portrait sketch of Chaplin’s instantly recognizable ‘Little Tramp’ character on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 album page, signed below, “Charlie Chaplin, Sep. 6th, 1921,” drawing an arrow up to the sketch. Trivial creasing and foxing, some toning (heaviest to right edge), and collector’s ink notations to right side, otherwise fine condition. A sought-after, uninscribed sketch of Chaplin’s trademark character, enhanced furthermore by the bold signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

741. Ingrid Bergman. Exceptional vin-

tage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bergman in her iconic role as Joan of Arc, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with mild creases and a few surface impressions. Signed photos from this role are scarce.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Boldly signed Elmer Fryer portrait of Bogart 742. Humphrey Bogart. Wonderful vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Bogart by Elmer Fryer of Hollywood, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen, “To Vivian, good luck, Humphrey Bogart.” Blindstamped in the lower left corner by the photographer. Slight brushing to a few letters of the signature and inscription, some light soiling to right side, and slight creasing to upper corners, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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744. Gary Cooper. Glossy 8 x 10 United Artists publicity photo of Cooper as Benjamin Trane from the 1954 film Vera Cruz, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jimmie, Gary Cooper.” In fine condition, with slight writing impressions and wear to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“I among a myriad of sparks that become so called stars suffer to fulfill this simple task”

745. James Dean. Remarkable oversized original charcoal and pastel portrait of James Dean accomplished by artist Ray Lucas on an

18.75 x 25 sheet, lengthily signed and inscribed in black ballpoint by Dean, “Dear Kitty, Look not in this figure for the greatness that is demanded of me. My meager resources help to answer very little. I among a myriad of sparks that become so called stars suffer to fulfill this simple task—anyway the meek will inherit—James Dean.” Also signed in the lower right in charcoal by the artist, “R. Lucas, Hollywood, 55.”

Somewhat brittle, with several horizontal folds, otherwise fine condition (chipping to edges and a couple paint spots to the lower left corner would all be easily matted out to produce a stunning display piece). Previously owned by Planet Hollywood and sold by Sotheby’s in 2002. This incredible signed artwork comes from Dean’s defining year: 1955 marked the release of Rebel Without a Cause and East of Eden, followed by his untimely death at age 24. With its thoughtful yet cryptic inscription and enormous size, this is an absolutely stunning one-of-a-kind piece.

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Garbo narrowly passes her California road test

746. James Dean. Vintage ballpoint signature, “James Dean,” on

an off-white 3.25 x 1.25 slip. Velvet-matted with a photo of Dean and an engraved nameplate to an overall size of 12 x 20. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Garbo signs a photo of Flagg’s masterful charcoal likeness

748. Greta Garbo. DS, one page, 11 x 8.5, May 1, 1961. State of California road test score sheet, filled out and signed by the road test examiner who deducts a total of eleven points, noting that Garbo needs to improve in the following maneuvers: stop sign, right and left turns, and backing. Garbo signs in the upper right corner in black ballpoint. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the first name), a few partial separations and tears to edges, and slight toning, otherwise fine condition. A humorous if not insightful peak into the everyday goings-on of a 55-year-old Garbo, now firmly entrenched in her life away from the Hollywood spotlight. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

749. Cary Grant. Vintage

747. Greta Garbo. Sought-after vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo

of James Montgomery Flagg’s beautiful charcoal bust-length sketch of Garbo, signed and inscribed in orange artist’s pencil, “To Arthur, Greta Garbo.” The facsimile signatures of Garbo and Flagg to lower right are inherent to the original drawing. In fine condition, with two unobtrusive tears to right edge and a light irregular block of toning from previous display. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of transmittal from the Dartmouth College Library, confirming that this photo was exchanged for an 1851 pamphlet inscribed by Daniel Webster. The recipient of this photo was film producer Arthur Hornblow, Jr., a 1915 graduate of Dartmouth and a prolific producer for Paramount and MGM Studios, nominated for four Best Picture Oscars over the course of his career. A lovely depiction of the Swedish actress, further enhanced by its bold signature and notable Hollywood recipient. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 220 | January 13, 2016 | CLASSIC ENTERTAINMENT

matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of G r a n t , si g n e d and inscribed in black ink, “To Mary, John, and Gary Harshing, Cordially, Cary Grant.” In fine condition, with a small crease to right edge. Precertified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

753. Alfred Hitchcock. Desir-

750. Cary Grant. Hand-

able black felt tip self-portrait sketch of his immediately recognizable profile on an 11 x 14 cardstock sheet affixed to a same-size backing, signed below, “Alfred J. Hitchcock.” In fine to very good condition, with creasing to upper left and right portions, slight toning to edges, and peeling and splitting to the backing; the majority of these flaws could be easily matted out. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

some vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo of a well-dressed Grant posing on the floor, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Matt Hanlon, with every good wish! Cary Grant.”

Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 10 x 12.

In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after Society of American Magicians membership card from Houdini’s last year as president 751. Audrey Hepburn.

Charming glossy 7.5 x 9.25 publicity photo of Hepburn in a closely cut coiffure, signed in black felt tip.

Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 11.25 x 13.25.

In fine condition, with an unobtrusive central horizontal bend and slight scattered creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

752. Audrey Hepburn.

Appealing 8 x 10 magazine photo of Hepburn as Sister Luke from the 1959 film The Nun’s Story, signed in blue ink. In fine condition, with a trimmed top edge, trivial soiling, and a JSA label affixed to reverse. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

754. Harry Houdini. Society

of American Magicians membership card issued to Willis DeLano for 1925-1926, 4 x 2.5, signed as the president of the society at the bottom in fountain pen, “Houdini.” Trivial soiling and two pieces of toned tape to top edge, 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. An exceptional piece of magic history, signed by the master in his final year as SAM president. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

755.

Howdy Doody. Fantastic original painting done by artist Arthur K. Miller, mixed media on canvas, 26.5 x 49, featuring a circular portrait of the classic Howdy Doody puppet in center, with large blue text reading: “It’s Howdy Doody Time!” Intentionally distressed for vintage appeal, signed at the bottom by Miller with his last name, and signed again on the reverse edge in black felt tip, “Arthur K. Miller, 2013, ‘It’s Howdy Doody Time! (Circa 1959).’” Rolled and in fine condition.

In his series of banners, Miller utilized mixed media on raw canvas in a ‘fauxantique’ style developed to capture the essence of pop cultural artifacts once lost to the ages. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 221

Scarce letter from the Ford’s Theatre actress 756. Laura Keene. Stage actress and manager (1826–1873) whose company was playing Our American Cousin at Ford’s Theatre on the night of Lincoln’s assassination. After he was shot, she entered his box and tried to comfort him, cradling his head in her lap. ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, personal monogrammed letterhead, June 28, 1868. In part: “Will you pay me that promised visit at your earliest leisure, I have a matter of great importance…and would like to consult with you on the subject.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

757. Grace Kelly. Love-

ly glossy 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo of Kelly wearing pearls and a black dress, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ira, Best Wishes, Grace Kelly.” A vertical crease extending up from bottom edge (affecting a single letter of the surname), and some scattered surface impressions and creases, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

758. Grace Kelly. Choice glossy

9.75 x 8 photo of Kelly between William Holden and Bing Crosby in the 1954 film The Country Girl, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Kelly.

In fine condition, with trivial irregular adhesion to the last letter of the signature. Kelly’s impressive portrayal of Georgie Elgin won her her first and only Academy Award for Best Actress. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

759. Laurel and Hardy. Classic vintage matte-finish 10 x 8

photo of the comedic duo posing side-by-side in their bowler hats, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Bruce!

Stan Laurel” and “Oliver Hardy.” Irregular adhesion to Laurel’s inscription and signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Amazing, one-of-a-kind candid signed by Bruce Lee while filming Enter the Dragon 760. Bruce Lee. Incredible color

vintage glossy 5 x 3.5 candid photo of Lee and John Saxon on the set of the 1973 martial arts classic Enter the Dragon, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To my friend Edmond, Peace, Love, Brotherhood, Bruce Lee,” adding his ‘Loong’ character below his signature, which represents the Chinese character of a dragon.

The left border of the photo bears the processing date stamp, “MAR 1973.”

In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “One day I arrived while Bruce was still there, and saw some of the filming of the scenes with Bruce and John Saxon during the tournament…I was introduced to Bruce on a later occasion, and spent one evening watching the night filming, staying on set till 3 am in the morning, chatting with him between takes. We sat on a stonewall, with an animal handler who was there both to look after the Alsatian guard dog and the cobra that had cameo appearances in the movie…In our conversations, Bruce and I spoke about many things—the details of movie making, his philosophies of martial arts styles being limits to movement, and the difference between fighting and filming…Bruce would have had to treat me kindly…as I was a relative of his host, but he was surprisingly friendly and we really got on extremely well. I was quite an overweight teenager, with no ambition of being able to fight or being able to learn martial arts at all. That’s why I never asked him to teach me anything. This was probably unusual and intriguing for him, as pretty much everybody asked him to teach them either martial arts, or some secret technique for self defence. He did advise me that if I were attacked, I should kick the assailant in the shin and run, and I think it was probably good advice! Another reason for his genial attitude would be that the set was very private—there were no members of the public present at all, so he could relax and not be mobbed by adoring fans. I was interested in the whole process of filmmaking, able to keep completely still and quiet during takes, so our conversation was just like two people introduced at a party—very calm and light hearted.”

Edmond Hui was 14 years old when filmmakers from Warner Brothers arrived at his family’s compound in March of 1973. A sprawling coastal property in Tai Tam, Hong Kong, the estate consisted of a trio of adjacent mansions—Stanley Lodge, Tytam Villa, and Palm Villa. While scouting locations to film the various tournament scenes in their upcoming feature, Enter the Dragon, the production crew took notice of the grass tennis courts abutting the Palm Villa and made arrangements with the family to film there. After each day of school, Hui raced home with the hopes of viewing Lee in action, but often arrived when the crew had left or had already begun packing up. His persistence paid off, however, and it wasn’t long before he managed to photograph and actually spend time with his martial arts hero. Lee selected this particular photo to sign among the many others that Hui had taken during the shooting.

Enter the Dragon was the first Chinese martial arts film produced by a major Hollywood studio, and sadly, the final completed film of Bruce Lee, who would die at the age of 32 from a cerebral edema six days before the film’s release on July 26, 1973. On the charismatic star power of Lee, the film grossed over $21 million in ticket sales, and has since gone on to become one of the most iconic and influential films of the 1970s. Given the proximity of Lee’s death to the film’s release, signatures on items directly related to Enter the Dragon remain exceedingly rare, with this photograph potentially being the only one extant. As an original candid photograph of Lee on the set of his most famous film, this one-of-a-kind picture stands as a true keystone collector’s piece, and an item coveted by both cinephiles and martial arts enthusiasts alike.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $5000

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The Dragon’s personal ‘Praying Mantis’ booklet

761. Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee’s personally-

owned and -used Chinese-language ‘Praying Mantis style’ kung fu instructional booklet, 5.25 x 7.25, signed in black felt tip on the final page, “Bruce,” on top of a printed red Chinese seal. In very good condition, with some light spreading and contrast to signature, missing front cover, paper loss to back cover, and expected wear from use. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Given Lee’s unsurpassed reverence within the martial arts community, this is an incredible item from the master’s own personal library. Starting Bid $500

763.

Marx Brothers. Four

762. Groucho Marx. Glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of Groucho holding a cigar, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Adam—with all my best, Groucho.” Tack holes to top and bottom edges and a missing lower right corner tip, all of which could be easily matted out, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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items: a set of three ink and ballpoint signatures, “To Oliver, from Groucho,” “To Oliver, Harpo Marx,” and “Best wishes, Chico Marx,” on individual offwhite cards, each approximately 4.5 x 2.75; and a personal check, 8 x 3, filled out in type and signed “Zeppo Marx,” payable to Master Pest Control for $22.50, stamp-dated November 2, 1971. Items are double-matted and framed with a photo of all four comedians to an overall size of 19.5 x 20.5. In overall fine condition, with some brushing to the Harpo signature and trivial irregular ink adhesion to the Chico signature, and a vertical fold, paperclip impression, and expected bank stamps and cancellation holes to the Zeppo check.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon business document for “Steven T. McQueen” 764. Steve McQueen. DS, signed “Steven T. McQueen,” one page, 8.5 x 8.75, July 22, 1969. A “certificate of business, fictitious name,” in which McQueen and his wife “certify they are conducting a business… under the fictitious firm name of Cherry Enterprises and that said firm is composed of…Steven T. McQueen…Neile Adams McQueen.” Signed at the conclusion in red felt tip by Steve McQueen and in blue ballpoint

by Neile Adams. In fine condition, with expected document wear and trimmed edges. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of the Hollywood couple. McQueen had starred in one of his most famous films, Bullitt, a year earlier, and followed up with The Reivers in 1969. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

766. Marilyn Monroe. Partial DS, initialed twice, “MM,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 15, 1952. First page of an agreement between Monroe and Grove Productions for her to appear on the Edgar Bergen–Charlie McCarthy radio program. Initialed twice in the right margin by both Monroe and Bergen to confirm emendations to the contract. In fine condition, with expected document wear.

Accompanied by color copies of the other pages of the contract.

Judging from contemporary media reports, Monroe’s appearance with Charlie McCarthy was an enormous hit. The year 1952 represented Monroe’s rapid rise to stardom as she took on more substantial film roles, including Monkey Business. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Monroe’s enticing ‘Black bathing suit #2’

767. Marilyn Monroe. Stunning vintage glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Monroe standing sideways in a black bathing suit and heels, signed

and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To the Thanatopsis Literary Straight-shot close order Drill and Bemager Society, Love & Kisses, Marilyn Monroe.”

In fine condition, with scattered dings to extreme edges (mostly along the left side). Entitled ‘Black Bathing Suit #2,’ this photo was originally taken by famed photographer Frank Powolny in 1950 as a part of a series for 20th Century Fox. Most famously associated with his classic World War II pinup of Betty Grable, Powolny remained a trusted photographer for Monroe throughout her career, and is noted as taking the last known still photographs of the starlet during production of Something’s Got to Give, one week before her death in 1962. A simply incredible signed photo, exuding Marilyn’s appeal and boasting an unusually long and intriguing inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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770. Rudolph Valentino. Stun-

ning vintage sepia matte-finish 6 x 8 portrait of the Italian actor, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Edgar J. Schooley, Sincerely, Rudolph Valentino.” In very good condition, with a tape-repaired tear to right edge, some scattered spots of silvering and surface marks, and slight wear to closely cropped trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

768. Marilyn Monroe. Metropolitan Opera playbill for the 1958-59 season, Vol. 3, No. 9, dated March 2, 1959, measuring 6.5 x 9, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a stray ink mark and trivial soiling and surface impressions (none of which affect the crisp signature). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

769. Antoinette P e r r y. A m e r i c a n

actress, director, cofounder of the American Theatre Wing, and namesake for the Tony Awards (1888–1946).

Set of three business checks, 8.25 x 3, two filled out in type and one in another hand, each countersigned by Perry, “Antoinette Perry, Chairman of Board,” payable to American Theatre Wing—War Service, two are stamp-dated in February and July of 1944, with one undated. In overall fine condition, with some creasing, vertical folds, and expected bank stamps, notations, and cancellation holes. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

771. John Wayne. Ball-

point signature, “John Wayne,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.5 album page. Matted with a glossy photo of Wayne holding a rifle to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition, with slight toning and a couple surface impressions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

772. Orson Welles.

Vintage glossy 4.25 x 5.75 portrait of Welles in a shadowy and mysterious pose, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Orson Welles, Madrid 1954.” A noticeable vertical crease to the right side, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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773. P. T. Barnum Starting Bid $200

774. Ingrid Bergman Starting Bid $200

777. Celebrity Checks Starting Bid $200

780. Joan Crawford

775. Bewitched

776. Gary Cooper

778. Lou Costello

779. Lou Costello

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

781. Creature from the Black Lagoon

782. Peter Cushing

783. Sammy Davis, Jr

784. Clint Eastwood

785. Clint Eastwood

786. Errol Flynn

787. Loie Fuller

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

788. Judy Garland Starting Bid $200

789. Katharine Hepburn

791. Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier Starting Bid $200

794. Akira Kurosawa Starting Bid $200

798. Victor McLaglen Starting Bid $200

790. Horror

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

792. Jerome Kern

793. Jerome Kern

796. Stan Laurel

797. Marcello Mastroianni

Starting Bid $200

795. Fritz Lang Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

799. Roger Moore Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

800. Rudolf Nureyev Starting Bid $200

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801. Warner Oland Starting Bid $200

805. Rod Serling Starting Bid $200

802. Our Gang

807. Star Trek

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

810. Shirley Temple Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

806. Sarah Siddons

809. Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry

812. Helene Weigel

803. Lily Pons

Starting Bid $200

813. Orson Welles Starting Bid $200

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814. Gene Wilder Starting Bid $200

804. David O. Selznick Starting Bid $200

808. Star Trek

Starting Bid $200

811. Dalton Trumbo Starting Bid $200

815. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Starting Bid $200

sports “The Greatest Boxer of all Times”

816. Muhammad Ali. Choice glossy 8 x 9.75 full-length photo of Ali in his iconic boxing pose, signed in black felt tip, “Muhammad Ali, Three time World H. W. Boxing Champion, and the Greatest Boxer of all Times, after me there will never be another, like me, June 14–84,” adding a smiley face at the end. In very good condition, with a trimmed bottom edge and a vertical stain extending down right side of the photo.

Highlighted by its bold and lengthy quote, an example indicative of the loquacious boasts and taunts he would serve up to reporters and opponents alike, this is a fantastic image of history’s most revered pugilist. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

818. Muhammad Ali. Un-

common vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 full-length photo of Ali yelling from the ring during a public training session, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Donn, from, Muhammad Ali, 1973.”

Creasing to corners (heaviest to lower left), otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

819. Baseball. Collection of sixteen official Rawlings American

and National League baseballs, each signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint, including: Mickey Mantle, Sandy Koufax, Tom Seaver, Johnny Bench, Frank Robinson, Phil Niekro, Pete Rose, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Phil Rizzuto, Dave Winfield (2), Don Mattingly (2, one with the addition of “1985 ALMVP”), and Dave Righetti (2, one dated with his no-hitter, “7/4/83”). Scattered toning and soiling to various baseballs, otherwise overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

817. Muhammad Ali. Large and desirable AQS on an 11 x 8.5 sheet of cardboard, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Chuck, from Muhammad Ali, Three time World Heavy Weight Boxing Champion, after me there will never be another, March 20-85,” with Ali adding a sketch of a boxing ring below. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Massive collection of nearly 2,000, featuring hundreds of signed photos, Hall of Famers, and more

820. Baseball Collection. Enormous collection of over 1,800 signed items, primarily consisting of baseball players, with approximate counts including: over 200 signed 8 x 10 photos; 575 small signed photos, mostly 4 x 6 with grainy images; over 200 signed trading cards; 30 color 11 x 14 signed photos; over 100 small non-sports signed photos; over 200 non-sport signatures; about 150 color 8 x 10 signed photos of George Scott; about 150 color 8 x 10 signed photos of Walt Dropo; about 125 color 8 x 10 signed photos of Sam Mele; 90 signed baseballs; and a smattering of other formats such as Hall of Fame cards and personal checks. A wide range of signers are represented, from Hall of Fame legends to the quite obscure. Highlights include: Signatures on slips and cards signed by Paul Waner, Jesse Haines, Leo ‘Gabby’ Hartnett, ‘Wahoo’ Sam Crawford, Lefty Grove, Joe McCarthy, and Joe DiMaggio.

Official Rawlings signed baseballs including, a multi-signed baseball by no-hitter pitchers (Vander Meer, Burdette, Feller, Marichal, Blackwell, Lemon, Ellis, Hunter, Larsen, Trucks, and Barney); Stan Musial; Brooks Robinson; Frank Robinson; Dom DiMaggio and Walt Dropo; and Willie McCovey. Of the 90 baseballs, 23 are single-signed by Sam Jethroe.

A selection of the smaller photos and trading cards a signed by Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, Harmon Killebrew, Al Kaline, Buck Leonard, Johnny Vander Meer, Phil Rizzuto and Gil McDougald, Bill Mazeroski, Minnie Minoso, Bob Feller, Pete Gray, Ernie Banks, Orlando Cepeda, Willie Stargell, Hoyt Wilhelm, Bob Gibson, Frank Robinson, Monte Irvin, Stan Musial, and George Kelly. Larger 8 x 10 photos include: Ernie Banks; Whitey Ford; Yogi Berra and Don Larsen; Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, and Sibby Sisti; Duke Snider; Don Drysdale; Yogi Berra; and Phil Rizzuto.

Signed cards and photos of non-baseball athletes including Johnny Unitas, Red Auerbach, Richard Petty, Max Schmeling, Maurice Richard, Glenn Davis, Sammy Baugh, Crazylegs Hirsch, Arnold Palmer, Gordie Howe, Jack Dempsey, and Joe Frazier.

A selection of classic entertainment autographs, as well as a few presidents and notable figures include, Maureen O’Hara, Ginger Rogers, Billy Wilder, Clayton Moore, Katharine Hepburn, George Bush, Gerald Ford, Richard Nixon, Rosa Parks, Clyde Tombaugh, and Edmund Hillary. In overall fine condition. Due to the large quantity a few secretarial and/or printed signatures may be present in the collection. 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. Starting Bid $500

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821. Baseball Hall of Famers. Collection

of Baseball Hall of Fame yearbooks from throughout the 1980s, each signed on the front cover by at least one Hall of Famer, including: 1981 yearbook signed by Bob Gibson and Johnny Mize; 1982 yearbook signed twice by A. B. Happy Chandler (on the cover and inside); 1982 yearbook signed by Travis Jackson; 1983 yearbook signed by Brooks Robinson, Juan Marichal, and George Kell; 1984 yearbook signed by Luis Aparicio; 1984 yearbook signed

by Rick Ferrell; 1984 yearbook signed by Pee Wee Reese; 1985 yearbook signed by Lou Brock, Enos Slaughter, and Hoyt Wilhelm; 1986 yearbook signed by Willie McCovey and Bobby Doerr; and a 1987 yearbook signed by Ray Dandridge, Billy Williams, and Jim ‘Catfish’ Hunter. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

822. Basketball Legends. Collection of eight Gateway covers with silk cachets honoring legends of basketball, each signed in ballpoint by the player pictured, including: George Mikan; Magic Johnson; Scottie Pippen; Julius Erving; Larry Bird; Bill Walton; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; and the Houston Rockets, signed by Hakeem Olajuwon, Kenny Smith, Robert Horry, Vernon Maxwell, Sam Cassell, and Otis Thorpe. In overall very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after 1936 Berlin torch—the first-ever relay 823. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Torch.

Official 1936 Berlin Olympics torch, comprised of steel, measuring 10.75˝ in length and 6˝ at its widest point, manufactured by Krupp.

Engraved on the handle with a map of the torch relay route, the Olympic emblem, and inscribed, “Fackel-Staffel, Lauf, Olympia–Berlin, 1936.”

The top of the torch is inscribed, “Organisations-Komitee fur die XI. Olympiade Berlin 1936, Als Dank Dem Trager.” The underside of the torch top is inscribed, “Stiftung Der Fried Krupp A. G. Essen, Krupp Nirosta V2A Stahl.” Some mild scattered scratches to top platform and handle. The 1936 Summer Olympics torch relay was the first of its kind, transporting the Olympic flame from Olympia in Greece to the site of the Games in Berlin. Krupp produced a total of 3,840 torches, and 3,331 torchbearers participated in the relay. In total, it covered 3,187 km over twelve days. Representing the historically important 1936 Berlin Olympics as well as the establishment of the torch relay tradition, this is an iconic Olympic torch. Starting Bid $300

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The 1951 Dodgers infield—Robinson, Reese, Hodges, and Cox 824. Brooklyn Dodgers. Color postcard of the Shepley Hotel in Miami Beach, 5.5 x 3.5, nicely signed on the reverse in fountain pen by Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, Gil Hodges, and Billy Cox. A collector’s notation to the right side reads “Brooklyn Dodgers, Vero Beach, 1951,” which is where the team held spring training.

In fine condition, with tack holes to two corners and a thin shellac coating over the signature area (not at all affecting the overall appearance).

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

827. Ty Cobb.

825. Brooklyn Dodgers. Color postcard of the Shepley Hotel in Miami Beach, 5.5 x 3.5, signed on the reverse in fountain pen by Roy Campanella, Duke Snider, and Bobby Morgan. A collector’s notation to the right side reads “Brooklyn Dodgers, Vero Beach, 1951,” which is where the team held spring training. Toned tape remnant to the upper right and a thin shellac coating over the signature area (not at all affecting the overall appearance). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 826. Ty Cobb.

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 27, 1951.

Letter to Kaye Howe. In full: “Yours of July29-51 received, have been away in the east two times since yours.

I appreciate very much the honor of your request also the sentiments expressed.

I hope this is what you want for your collection.” In fine condition, with mild toning to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Ballpoint signature, “Ty Cobb, Aug—6—56,” on the reverse of an off-white 8.5 x 5.5 slip removed from an autograph request letter. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through the date year), slight show-through from writing to reverse, paper loss to lower right corner, and some irregular toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

828. Jimmie Foxx. ANS,

one page, 8 x 1 0 , A p r i l 11 , 1956. Response to an autograph request, written at the bottom of the request letter, in full: “Ronnie, Sorry I don’t have a Picture—Regards, ‘Jimmie’ Foxx.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one trivially passing through the first letter of the signature), a small tear to body and some paper loss to lower left corner, some irregular toning, and toned tape remnants to corners. Accompanied by two unsigned Sporting News baseball cards. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

831. Joe Louis. National Boxing Association license, four folding panels, 4 x 2.5, expiration date of October 5, 1950. Boxing

license issued to Louis, signed inside in fountain pen below an area designated for his photo. The rear panel is filled out with his age, height, weight, and eye and hair color, and also bears Louis’s original right thumbprint in ink. Also includes a 1950 contract for an appearance in Texas signed on Louis’s behalf by his manager. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Unique candid from the start of Mantle’s storied career 832. Mickey Mantle. Rare, very early circa-1952 glossy 3.5 x

6 candid photo of Mantle in his street clothes, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Gloria, Best wishes, Mickey Mantle.”

In fine condition, with three tiny tack holes to lower border. The original recipient, “Gloria,” tracked down Yankees players outside the stadium and took snapshots of them with her Brownie camera, returning later with the developed photos to have them signed. The year 1952 was Mantle’s first full season in the Major Leagues after having debuted a year earlier. Autographs from this early period are highly sought-after in any format, and signed photos are especially scarce. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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833.

NY Yankees.

Official 1985 New York Yankees yearbook, 112 pages, 8.25 x 10.75, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by nineteen players, announcers, and coaches affiliated with the team, including: Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin, Yogi Berra, Rickey Henderson, Dave Winfield, Phil Niekro, Phil Rizzuto, Don Mattingly, Dave Righetti, Lou Piniella, Don Baylor, Willie Randolph, Bill White, Ken Griffey, Bob Meacham, Dan Pasqua, Willie Horton, Mike Pagliarulo, and Brian Fisher. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

834. NY Yankees. One-of-a-kind collection of vintage candid

835. Mel Ott. Artvue

Type I Hall of Fame plaque card, signed in blue ballpoint by Ott. In fine condition, with slight irregular toning.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

photos from the 1950s depicting members of the New York Yankees in their street clothes, ranging in size from 2.5 x 3.5 to 3.5 x 6, each signed in fountain pen and nearly all inscribed to “Gloria,” including: Joe DiMaggio, Casey Stengel, Yogi Berra (2), Billy Martin, Bill Dickey (2), Phil Rizzuto (4), Johnny Mize, Tom Gorman, Jim McDonald, Mel Allen (4), Bill Miller (2), Bobby Brown (2), Gil McDougald, Allie Reynolds (2), Art Gleeson, Irv Noren, Jerry Coleman, Tom Morgan, Hank Bauer, and Tommy Henrich. In overall very good to fine condition, with some light creases, fading to some of the signatures (including DiMaggio, Berra, Allen, and others), and toned tape affixed over several signatures (including Brown, Coleman, one Rizzuto, one Berra, one Allen, and one Reynolds). The original recipient, “Gloria,” tracked down Yankees players outside the stadium and took snapshots of them with her Brownie camera, returning later with the developed photos to have them signed. Accompanied by some related ephemera, including a 1951 American League schedule booklet, membership card for the Jerry Coleman Fan Club, and two letters related to fan clubs for Yankees players. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Iconic image of the Great Bambino

836. Babe Ruth. Superb pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Ruth finishing a mighty swing, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my good friend Judge Burke, Sincerely, Babe Ruth.� In very good to fine condition, with a few creases, tack holes to upper corners and border, and some trivial irregular adhesion to the inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Ruth, his ‘Broadway’ teammate, and a cast member of No, No, Nanette 837. Babe Ruth and Lyn Lary. Wonderful matte-

finish 7 x 7.75 photo of Ruth with his wife Claire, teammate Lyn Lary, and his wife, actress Mary Lawlor, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Babe Ruth,” “Lyn Lary,” and “Mary Lawlor Lary.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 19.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. This signed photo presents several wonderful associations. Lyn Lary played shortstop for the Yankees between 1929 and 1934, Ruth’s last years with the club. The two became good friends and Ruth nicknamed him ‘Broadway’ because he loved the theater in New York and was one of the best-dressed ballplayers in the league—as is evident in this photograph. Even more interesting is Mary Lawlor, who was one of the original cast members of the musical No, No, Nanette, infamously produced

by Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee. In the lore of the ‘Curse of the Bambino,’ Frazee sold Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees in order to finance the show, resulting in the franchise’s decades-long World Series drought. A remarkable combination of Ruthian myth embodied in a single, boldly signed photo. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

838. Ted Williams. Exceptional pair of semi-glossy 19.75 x 16 Brearley photos of Williams watching the trajectory of a hit on opening day in 1947, both signed in silver ink. In overall fine condition, with a couple dings to edges, trivial creases and rippling, and a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower right corner of both photos. Both are accompanied by full letters of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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839. Cy Young. Desirable blue ink signature, “Cy Young,” on the reverse of an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard. Surface loss and toned adhesive remnants to top and bottom edges, otherwise fine condition. An atypically large signature from the all-time career wins leader. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

840. Frank ‘Home Run’ Baker

841. Baseball Hall of Famers

842. Baseball Hall of Famers

843. Baseball MVPs

844. Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell

845. Mickey Cochrane

846. Eddie Collins

847. Eddie Collins

848. Joe DiMaggio

849. Red Grange

850. Hank Greenberg

851. Hank Greenberg

852. Rogers Hornsby

853. Michael Jordan

854. LA Rams: Fearsome Foursome

855. Mickey Mantle

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856. Mickey Mantle Starting Bid $200

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858. Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays Starting Bid $200

859.

Mantle, DiMaggio, and Williams

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861. The Million Dollar Outfield

862. Montreal Canadiens

863. Stan Musial

864. NY Mets

865. NY Yankees

866. NY Yankees: 1982

867. Walter Payton

868. Mariano Rivera

869. George Sisler

870. Mike Tyson

871. Dazzy Vance

860. Billy Martin

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Conditions of Sale ANYONE EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID (“BIDDER”) ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH R&R AUCTION COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC (“RR AUCTION,” TOGETHER WITH BIDDER, THE “PARTIES”).

The following terms and conditions (“Conditions of Sale”) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property described in the catalog of items for auction (the “Catalog”). These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Parties with respect to the auction in which Bidder participates (the “Auction”). By bidding at the Auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, online, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, 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. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms.

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

Bidder: Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by 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.

The rights granted to Bidder under these 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 without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale.

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

All Bidders must meet RR Auction’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.

If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on be-

half of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid.

By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment.

Credit: In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established credit with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, 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 RR Auction. 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 RR Auction’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: The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 22.5% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed Auctions (the “Buyer’s Timed Premium”), and a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on live Auctions (the “Buyer’s Live Premium,” together with the Buyer’s Timed Premium, the “Buyer’s Premium”). For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received

by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. 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 applicable Massachusetts sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number.

Bidding: 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 the Catalog, 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. 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 Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a reoffering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake.

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.

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.

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.

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.

By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. 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 a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction.

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

In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased pursuant to these Conditions of Sale and the exclusive remedies provided herein, 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 Premium 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: Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, 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 Bidder’s high bid.

When identical mail or facsimile 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. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins.

In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. 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 RR Auction.

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 RR Auction 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).

For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction 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, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive.

Payment: Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, 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 RR Auction 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 thirty (30) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder.

Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction 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, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot.

All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements.

All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank.

Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks.

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.

If RR Auction refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction. If RR Auction 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.

RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction 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 Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included

on the invoice (the “Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction 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.

All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. RR Auction 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 a credit card on file with RR Auction.

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

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

Rights Reserved: 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: RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction 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.

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

RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction 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. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale.

Reserves: 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. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own.

Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, avail-

ability, 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’s Remedies: Failure of the Bidder 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 liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder 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 interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (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’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder 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 Bidder 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 Bidder 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 Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. 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: RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided 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 merchantability 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 Bidder 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.

All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also 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.

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.

All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “Certification of Authenticity”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception.

FIREARMS. RR Auction 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.

Limitation of Damages: In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder 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 Bidder. 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: 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 Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a 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 upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.

Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid.

This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law.

The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder 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 Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s 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 Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances.

If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable.

If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale.

Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner.

If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially 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 Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control. This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction.

NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE. RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. 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, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

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

Entire Agreement: 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.

If any section of these 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.

Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, 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.

The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages.

The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

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.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.

CONDUCT OF AUCTION 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 (the “Estimate Prices”). 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. Estimate Prices 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).

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.

Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment.

Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. 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.

Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder 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. RR Auction 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.

Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. 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 above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

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. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not 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.

Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/ EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/ EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). 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 EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion.

Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right.

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. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not 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.

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 con-

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

During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www. liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector. com. RR Auction is not 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. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium.

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 RR Auction’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, RR Auction 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: RR Auction 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 Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.

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Mario Puzo Archive Featuring The Godfather Trilogy

COMING TO AUCTION FEBRUARY 2016

The prolific career of the treasured author—with original papers and manuscripts from nearly 20 different books and screenplays, bringing to light: The groundbreaking conception and preparation of The Godfather Trilogy The close collaboration between Puzo and Coppola

The writing of "Mafia," The Godfather novel The creation of a string of Hollywood blockbusters: Superman, Earthquake, and The Cotton Club