RR Auction: April 2018 Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science Fiction

April 11, 2018

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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*

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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

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

RENATO SAGGIORI

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

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

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

JAMES CAMNER

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.

BECKETT AUTHENTICATION SERVICES

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CONTENTS

Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror..................................................................4 Presidents and First Ladies...............................................................................42 Notables............................................................................................................80 Aviation............................................................................................................122 Space..............................................................................................................138 Art, Architecture, and Design...........................................................................151 Comic Art and Animation ................................................................................163 Literature.........................................................................................................170 Music...............................................................................................................194 Classic Entertainment.................................................................................... 223 Sports............................................................................................................. 242 Conditions of Sale.......................................................................................... 255

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science fiction, fantasy, and horror Lots 1–6 are posters and artwork from the legendary collection of Forrest J. Ackerman, a noted magazine writer, science fiction editor and literary agent, and perhaps the world’s most prolific collector of memorabilia from the sci-fi, horror, and fantasy genres. Ackerman was the editor and principal writer of the Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, and appeared in several movies himself. These six items were previously sold as part of the Julien’s ‘Monsters & Magic Memorabilia Sale’ of Ackerman’s collection in 2003.

From the collection of Forrest J. Ackerman

1. Thuvia, Maid of Mars Original Artwork. Fantastic original hand-painted banner done by artist George Zoldak, signed “Zoldak” in the lower right, circa 1970s–80s, acrylic on canvas, 27 x 40.25, recreating the dust jacket artwork for the Edgar Rice Burroughs novel Thuvia, Maid of Mars. Rolled and in fine condition, with tack holes to borders. Provenance: From the collection of noted sci-fi writer Forrest J. Ackerman, Julien’s, 2003. Starting Bid $200

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2. King Kong Original Artwork. Superb original hand-

painted banner done by artist George Zoldak (unsigned), circa 1980, acrylic on canvas, 27.5 x 41, reproducing the one-sheet movie poster artwork for RKO’s iconic 1933 film King Kong.

Rolled and in fine condition, with tack holes to borders. Provenance: From the collection of noted sci-fi writer Forrest J. Ackerman, Julien’s, 2003. Starting Bid $200

3. The Invisible Man Original Artwork.

Attractive original hand-painted banner done by artist George Zoldak (unsigned), circa 1980, acrylic on canvas, 29 x 42, reproducing the one-sheet movie poster artwork for Universal’s 1933 film The Invisible Man, starring Gloria Stuart and Claude Rains in a screen adaptation of H. G. Wells’s classic tale.

Rolled and in fine condition, with tack holes to borders and slight cracking to paint. Provenance: From the collection of noted sci-fi writer Forrest J. Ackerman, Julien’s, 2003. Starting Bid $200

4. Frankenstein 1947 Half-Sheet Poster. (Universal,

1947) Original 25.75 x 19.75 half sheet movie poster for Universal’s 1947 re-release of Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff as the monster. The poster feature’s Karloff’s famous visage on the left side, and bills the iconic film as “The Original Horror Show!” The poster has been trimmed and laminated against a 28.5 x 22.5 wooden mount. Irreversibly laminated against the wooden plaque and in very good condition, with trimmed edges and a repaired one-inch tear to the top edge.

Provenance: From the collection of noted sci-fi writer Forrest J. Ackerman, Julien’s, 2003. Starting Bid $200

5. Frankenstein 1951 Half-Sheet Poster. (Re-

alart, 1951) Original color 25.75 x 19.5 half sheet movie poster for Realart’s 1951 re-release of Universal’s classic Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff as the monster.

The impressive poster shows Karloff’s monster swiping at the bright red title; Colin Clive is seen in the lower left as Dr. Frankenstein; and a scene from the film fills the lower right, showing Karloff’s monster with Dwight Frye as Fritz. The poster has been trimmed and laminated against a 28.5 x 22.5 wooden mount. Irreversibly laminated against the wooden plaque and in very good condition, with trimmed edges and a repaired one-inch tear to the top edge. Provenance: From the collection of noted sci-fi writer Forrest J. Ackerman, Julien’s, 2003. Starting Bid $200

6. Frankenstein 1951 Half-Sheet Poster. (Realart, 1951) Original color 25.75 x 19.75 half sheet movie poster for Realart’s 1951 re-release of Universal’s classic Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff as the monster. The classic poster shows Karloff’s iconic monstrous visage on the right side, looming in the background of the film’s graveyard scene. The poster has been trimmed and laminated against a 28.5 x 22.5 wooden mount. Irreversibly laminated against the wooden plaque and in very good condition, with trimmed edges and two repaired tears (a five-inch tear at lower center, and a two-inch tear to the left edge). Provenance: From the collection of noted sci-fi writer Forrest J. Ackerman, Julien’s, 2003. Starting Bid $200

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Hollywood Sci-Fi

Huge four-sheet poster for Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey 7. 2001: A Space Odyssey Poster. Massive original color 55 x 77.25 four-

sheet poster for the Italian Cinerama release of Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 science fiction film 2001: A Space Odyssey, consisting of two neatly attached posters, depicting stunning Robert McCall artwork of a ship exiting a space station, with bold yellow text above reading (translated): “An epic drama of adventure and space exploration.” Folded and in very good condition, with holes along the edges from display, small edge tears, and old repairs to some of the folds. Starting Bid $200

8. 2001: A Space Odyssey Signed Script. Brad-bound

souvenir script for the 1968 science fiction film 2001: A Space Odyssey, 232 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the title sheet in various ink types by Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, Douglas Trumbull (special photographic effects supervisor), Daniel Richter (the ‘Moonwatcher’), Maggie d’Abo, Anya Kubrick, and Jim Dickson (technical animation specialist). In fine condition. Consignor notes that all of the signatures were obtained at a 40th anniversary screening of the film, “2001 in 2008: A Cinematic Odyssey,” held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on May 21, 2008; the event handbill is included and is signed in blue felt tip by Richter, who adds “Moonwatcher.” Douglas Trumbull’s signature is especially significant, as he was responsible for the groundbreaking special photographic effects of not only 2001: A Space Odyssey, but also for landmark sci-fi films Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and Blade Runner. The presence of the autograph of Stanley Kubrick’s daughter Anya further elevates this piece; she attended the 40th anniversary screening to represent her father, and sadly passed away a year later. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200 6 | April 11, 2018 | SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY, AND HORROR

9. Aliens Signed Photograph. Color semi-glossy 11 x 17 photo of the poster for the 1986 action sci-fi film Aliens, signed in silver ink by Michael Biehn and Jenette Goldstein, who adds “Vasquez,” and in black felt tip by Mark Rolston, who adds “’Pvt. Drake,’” and Lance Henriksen, who adds “Bishop.”

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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10. Alien: Sigourney Weaver Signed Photograph.

Awesome limited edition color satin-finish 24 x 12 photo showing the Collector’s Edition covers to the first four Alien films, numbered 11/50, signed in black felt tip by Sigourney Weaver. In fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Brad-bound souvenir first draft script for the 1986 science fiction action film Aliens, 121 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the title sheet in various ink types by ten cast and crew members, including: Stan Winston (special FX), Gale Hurd (producer), Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, Carrie Henn, Jenette Goldstein, Shane Mahan (special FX), Pat McClung (special FX), Alec Gillis (special FX), and John Rosengrant (special FX). Includes a brad-bound treatment script for “Alien II,” 45 pages, 8.5 x 11, September 21, 1983. In fine condition.

Consignor notes that the signatures were acquired in person between 2005 and 2010. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Phenomenal visual effects storyboard for The Abyss

11. The Abyss Storyboard. Production-used ‘FX’ storyboard for the 1989 science fiction film

The Abyss. Dated between March 22 and April 20, 1988, the storyboard features over 360 pages of detailed artistic images, with numerous pages annotated in pencil with specific focus on the film’s Oscar-winning special/visual effects. Additionally, many of the notations reference director James Cameron, as well as “J. D.,” presumably John Douglass, a technician for the film’s effects company, Steve Johnson’s XFX. Housed in its original three-ring binder. Includes a brad-bound non-production copy of The Abyss ‘director’s revisions’ movie script, 130 pages, 8.5 x 11, August 9, 1988. In fine condition. An incredible piece of cinematic history that documents The Abyss’ landmark visual effects—in addition to the remarkable CG effects created for the ‘pseudopod’ creature, the film required an enormous amount of traditional effects, with the majority painstakingly executed underwater; revealing behind-the-scenes footage of the complicated FX work was later revealed in the 1993 documentary Under Pressure: Making ‘The Abyss.’ Starting Bid $200

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13. Back to the Future Signed Script. Brad-bound

souvenir fourth draft script for the 1985 science fiction comedy Back to the Future, 132 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the title page in blue or black felt tip by eight cast and crew members, including: Lea Thompson, Claudia Wells, Donald Fullilove, Alan Silvestri (composer), Neil Canton (producer), Dean Cundey (cinematography), Bob Gale (writer), and Kevin Pike (special FX). In fine condition.

Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained in person at the Back to the Future 30th anniversary concert at the Hollywood Bowl on June 30, 2015, and at the ‘Last Remaining Seats’ initiative at the Ace Hotel Theater on June 21, 2014; handbills for each are included, with the latter signed in black felt tip by event host Leonard Maltin. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

15. Barbarella: Jane Fonda Signed Photograph. Color

glossy 10 x 8 photo of Fonda as the titular character from the 1968 film Barbarella, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition, with a light bend to the upper left corner tip. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

16. The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms Signed Lobby Card. Original color

Warner Bros. lobby card for the 1953 monster film The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, 14 x 11, signed in black felt tip by special effects master Ray Harryhausen, author Ray Bradbury, and actress Paula Raymond. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and tack hole to the corners. A rare lobby card that boasts a desirable set of signatures. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

17. Blade Runner Signed Script.

14. Barbarella Posters. (Paramount, 1968 and 1977)

Two different original 27 x 41 one sheet movie posters for Barbarella, starring Jane Fonda as the titular character in the famous comic sci-fi space spoof directed by Roger Vadim. One is for the original 1968 Paramount release, and one is for the 1977 re-release. Rolled and in overall good to fine condition: the 1968 poster has expected folds and a few minor edge tears and creases; the 1977 poster has expected folds, scattered creases, a nine-inch-long repaired tear at the bottom.

Starting Bid $200

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Brad-bound souvenir shooting script for the 1982 neo-noir science fiction film Blade Runner, 133 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the title sheet in various ink types by Ridley Scott, Sean Young, J o a n n a C a s s i d y, William Sanderson, James Hong, Joe Turkel, and Syd Mead (concept designer), with several adding their character names. In fine condition. Consignor notes that the signatures were acquired in person between 2007 and 2012. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

18. Carrie Cast and Stephen King Signed Poster.

Original color 27 x 41 one sheet movie poster for the 1976 horror film Carrie, signed in black felt tip by Stephen King, Sissy Spacek, and John Travolta, in blue felt tip by Betty Buckley, and in silver ink by Piper Laurie, Nancy Allen, and William Katt. In very good, folded condition, with overall creasing, separation at folds, paper loss to upper corners, and a lengthy tear to right side along fold. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

20. A Clockwork Orange Poster. (Warner Brothers, 1971)

Fabulous original color 27 x 41 one sheet movie poster for Stanley Kubrick’s 1971 dystopian classic A Clockwork Orange, with prominent Bill Gold artwork and upper text reading: “Being the adventures of a young man whose principal interests are rape, ultra-violence and Beethoven.” In fine, folded condition.

Starting Bid $200

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Contact Production-Used Script. Bracket-

19. Castle of Frankenstein Magazine. Desirable issue of Castle of Frankenstein #1, published by Gothic Castle Publishing in 1962. Graded a 9.2 (white pages) by CGC. With cover artwork by Larry Ivie and stories by Randy Harper and Charles Card, this sought-after monster magazine features text on the Mummy, Jack the Ripper, Time Machine, Boris Karloff, Frankenstein, and more. Starting Bid $200

bound productionused shooting script for the 1997 science fiction film Contact, 168 pages, 9 x 11.5, consisting of multicolored revised sections dated between June 24 and December 4, 1996. The script is issued to Brad Ricker, the film’s assistant art director, and is stamped on each page: “CONO58.”

Page 117 is initialed in black felt tip by the film’s director, Robert Zemeckis. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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22. Creature From the Black Lagoon Group of (5) Signed Items. Five items: a group of four black-

and-white photos of Ricou Browning wearing his monster costume from the Creature from the Black Lagoon, 8 x 10 and 14 x 11, each signed in blue or black felt tip by Browning, with the largest photo also signed by Julie Adams. Also included is an original felt tip sketch of the Creature from the Black Lagoon on an off-white 6.75 x 3.75 card, signed below in green felt tip by Browning. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Creature from the Black Lagoon Signed Script. Brad-bound

souvenir script for the 1954 monster horror film Creature from the Black Lagoon, 114 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the title sheet in blue felt tip, “Ben Chapman, Jr., ‘The Gillman,’” and “Julie Adams, ‘Kay Lawrence.’” In fine condition. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained in person at Hollywood collector shows on October 24, 1998, and January 17, 2004. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

24. The Day the Earth Stood Still Signed Lobby Card. Orig-

inal color 20th Century Fox lobby card for the 1951 sci-fi film The Day the Earth Stood Still, 14 x 11, signed in blue felt tip by director Robert Wise and in black felt tip by actress Patricia Neal. In very good to fine condition, with a few short edge tears, a small area of paper loss to the top edge, and tack holes to the rounded corners. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200 10 | April 11, 2018 | SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY, AND HORROR

25. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Signed Script.

Brad-bound souvenir shooting script for the 1982 science fiction film E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial, 113 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the title sheet in blue felt tip by Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, Dennis Muren (visual FX supervisor), James D. Bissell (production designer), and Kathleen Kennedy (producer).

Interestingly, the title sheet reads, “A Boy’s Life,” an alternate project title chosen by director Steven Spielberg because he did not want anyone to discover and plagiarize the plot. In fine condition. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained at the 25th anniversary screening of E. T. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on November 29, 2007. Precertified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

26. Famous Monsters of Filmland Group of (11) Magazines.

Group of eleven issues of Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, dating from February 1960 to July 1962, including seven graded by CGC. The highlights of the group are Famous Monsters of Filmland #6, February 1960, featuring King Kong (CGC 7) and Famous Monsters of Filmland #9, featuring Vincent Price (CGC 8).

Overall grades range from 6 to 8.

A complete list of issues: • Famous Monsters of Filmland #6, February 1960, featuring King Kong (CGC 7) • Famous Monsters of Filmland #9, November 1960, featuring Vincent Price (CGC 8) • Famous Monsters of Filmland #10, January 1961, featuring The Phantom (CGC 7) • Famous Monsters of Filmland #11, April 1961, featuring Gorgo (ungraded) • Famous Monsters of Filmland #12, June 1961, featuring the Curse of the Werewolf (CGC 7.5) • Famous Monsters of Filmland #13, August 1961, featuring Frankenstein (CGC 6) • Famous Monsters of Filmland #14, October 1961, featuring Vincent Price in The Pit & the Pendulum (CGC 7) • Famous Monsters of Filmland #15, January 1962, featuring Zacherley (CGC 7.5) • Famous Monsters of Filmland #16, March 1962, featuring Lon Chaney in Phantom of the Opera (ungraded) • Famous Monsters of Filmland #17, May 1962, featuring Elsa Lanchester in The Bride of Frankenstein (ungraded) • Famous Monsters of Filmland #18, July 1962, featuring Sardonicus (ungraded) Starting Bid $200

27. Flash Gordon Signed Print. Limited

edition color 24 x 30 print entitled ‘Flash Gordon, Buster Crabbe,’ depicting numerous scenes from the science fiction show, numbered 1022/1500, signed in black felt tip by Crabbe. Rolled and in fine condition, with scattered light creases and wrinkles. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

28. Forbidden Planet Signed Script. Brad-bound

souvenir script for the 1956 science fiction film Forbidden Planet, 92 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the title sheet in blue felt tip by Leslie Nielsen and Warren Stevens, and in black felt tip by Richard Anderson and Bob Dix. In fine condition. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained in person at a book signing event on November 19, 2006, and a Hollywood collector show on October 4, 2008. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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29. Forbidden Planet: Dix and Holliman Group of (9) Signed Items. Appealing collection of nine items signed by

either Earl Holliman or Bob Dix, actors from the classic 1956 science fiction film Forbidden Planet, including: an ALS signed “Bob Dix,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, January 3, 2018, in part: “My favorite part of filming ‘FP’ was my first day of walking on the Altaire Planet set—Stage 27 on MGM’s main lot. It was stepping on to another planet with a Space Ship in the center”; an unsigned handwritten letter from Holliman, two pages, 8.5 x 11, in part: “’Forbidden Planet’ was fun because we had a young group of fun-loving actors; and a nice crew. Cameraman George Folsey and director Fred Wilcox I had worked with earlier on another MGM film ‘Tennessee Champ’…I’ve always been proud that Rod Serling, with whom I’d worked before, personally asked me to play the starring role of ‘Mike Ferris’ in the very first episode of ‘The Twilight Zone.’” Also included are three 8.5 x 11 printed sheets featuring images of Dix’s roles in Forbidden Planet, Gunsmoke, and Satan’s Sadists, with Dix signing each in black ballpoint; and four glossy photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, depicting Holliman’s roles in Forbidden Planet, The Twilight Zone, and The Sons of Katie Elder, with Holliman signing and inscribing each in silver ink. In overall fine to very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Dramatic 1957 Godzilla poster from France 30. Godzilla Poster. (Trans World, 1957) Immensely

desirable original color 23.25 x 31.75 poster for the French re-release of the 1954 classic monster film Godzilla, with brilliant green, black, and red artwork by A. Poucel depicting the indestructible reptile tearing through a train car while being attacked by tanks and planes, with bold French text along right side and bottom. Printed by Le Lithotyp in Roquevaire, France. The poster has been neatly professionally linenbacked. Rolled and restored to fine condition, with smoothed folds and light scattered creasing. A wonderful, vivid portrayal of a legendary movie monster. Starting Bid $200

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The stars of the Harry Potter film series 31.

Harry Potter Group of (38) Signed Photographs. Magi-

cal collection of 38 photos of performers from the Harry Potter film series, various finishes, ranging in size from 3.5 x 4.25 to 12 x 8, each signed in ink or felt tip by the pictured actor or actress, with several inscribed, including: Daniel Radcliffe (2), Emma Watson, Rupert Grint (2), David Bradley (6), Jim Broadbent (3), Robbie Coltrane, Robert Hardy (2), Jason Isaacs, Matthew Lewis, Roger Lloyd-Pack (2), Evanna Lynch, Robert Pattinson (3), Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Natalia Tena (2), David Tennant, David Thewlis (4), Zoe Wanamaker, and Bonnie Wright (3). In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

32. Invasion of the Body Snatchers Signed Photo and Lobby Card. Two items: a glossy 13.5 x 10 photo of

a scene from the classic 1956 sci-fi horror film Invasion of the Body Snatchers, signed in blue felt tip, “Kevin McCarthy” and “Dana Wynter”; and an original color Allied Artists lobby card for the same film, 14 x 11, signed in black felt tip, “From: Kevin McCarthy.” In overall very good to fine condition, with grainy image quality to the photo, and old tape stains to the edges of the lobby card. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

33. Land of the Giants Signed Photograph. Color

glossy 10 x 8 photo of the cast of Land of the Giants, signed in black felt tip by Gary Conway, Don Marshall, Don Matheson, Heather Young, Stefan Arngrim, and Deanna Lund, with all but Conway adding their character names. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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34. Christopher Lee Signed Photograph. Color glossy

10 x 7.75 half-length photo of Lee as Saruman from the 2001 film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, signed in black felt tip. Collector’s stamp on reverse indicates that the signature was obtained at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel in Heathrow on November 14, 2004. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

37. Metropolis Magazines. Rare pairing of original publi35. Lost in Space Signed Photograph. Color glossy

10 x 8 photo of the cast of Lost in Space wearing their space suits on set, signed in blue felt tip by Billy Mumy, Angela Cartwright, Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen, and June Lockhart. In fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

cations relating to the influential 1927 German science-fiction epic Metropolis. The first is a copy of the French literary journal La Petite Illustration from March 3, 1928, twelve pages, 8 x 11.75, which devotes the entirety of its text to the Fritz Lang film. The second is a booklet containing three partial copies of the British film magazine Picture Show, stapled together and consisting of numbers 439–441, dating to October 1, 8, and 15, 1927, Vol. 17, with missing cover and pages for magazine number 440; magazine number 439 features a Metropolis article on pages 6, 7, and 20, with the front cover depicting actress Brigitte Helm. In overall very good to fine condition, with spine wear to the British magazine. Starting Bid $200

Artist storyboard for the film Meteor 36. Meteor Storyboard. Storyboard reference pages for the 1979 science fiction disaster film Meteor. The storyboard is stapled along left edge and contains 27 total pages, each 15 x 9.75, with detailed artistic images related to scenes 14 through 48. The opening page is annotated in pencil, “Meteor 1979, Natalie Wood, Sean Connery, Henry Fonda,” and is marked on the right side in black ballpoint. Pages containing scenes 31 and 47/48 are detached but present, with the reverse of former page bearing various felt tip notations and doodles. Tightly rolled and in very good to fine condition, with expected signs of use. Starting Bid $200

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Six moonwalkers sign a vintage “12 to the Moon” poster 38. Moonwalkers Signed Sci-Fi Poster. Phenomenal

original color 28 x 22 half sheet poster for the 1960 science fiction film 12 to the Moon, signed in gold ink by six Apollo moonwalkers, representing one from each lunar landing: “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI, July 20th 1969,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12, Nov. 19, 1969,” “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14, February 5, 1971,” “Dave Scott, Apollo 15, July 30, 1971,” “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16, April 20, 1972,” and “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII, December 11, 1972.” The poster has been professionally linen-backed by a New York gallery using acid-free archival materials. Rolled and in fine condition.

This beautiful poster bears an uncanny concordance with the actual outcomes of the Apollo program: it was released in 1960, long before anyone knew there would actually be twelve moonwalkers. Text at the top reads, “Land on the Moon with the First Intrepid Astronauts”—the name of the Apollo 12 Lunar Module was ‘Intrepid.’ Further, it was distributed by ‘Columbia’—the name of the Apollo 11 Command Module. An immensely desirable poster boasting classic scifi artwork and a truly amazing sextet of moonwalker autographs, with each astronaut adding their mission and landing date.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

39. Planet of the Apes Signed Photograph. Color

glossy 14 x 11 photo of a poster for the 1968 film Planet of the Apes, signed in silver ink by several cast members from the film and its ensuing sequels and television series, including: Linda Harrison (who adds “Nova”), Lou Wagner, Ron Harper, Don Murray, Lee Delano, Austin Stoker, Booth Colman, Natalie Trundy, and Gary Dubin. In fine condition, with a slightly grainy image quality. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

40. Curt Siodmak Signed Photograph. Novelist and

screenwriter (1902– 2000) known for writing horror and sci-fi films, most notably The Wolf Man and Donovan’s Brain. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Siodmak on the set of one of his films, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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41. Tarzan Group of (6) Signed Photographs. Group

of six glossy photos, approximately 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by an actor from the Tarzan film series, including: Johnny Weissmuller, Buster Crabbe, Gordon Scott (2), Bruce Bennett, and John Sheffield. In overall fine condition, with trimmed edges to the Weissmuller photo. Starting Bid $200

43. The Time Tunnel Signed Photograph. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Doctors Newman, McGregor, and Phillips from the science fiction television series The Time Tunnel, signed in black felt tip by James Darren and Lee Meriwether, and in silver ink by Robert Colbert. In fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

44. The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling Signed Check.

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Serling, payable to United States Life for $45.40, November 20, 1972.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

45.

Max von Sydow Signed Photograph.

42. Terminator Signed Script. Awesome brad-bound souvenir fourth draft script for the 1984 science-fiction action film The Terminator, 129 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the title sheet in various ink types by ten cast and crew members, including: Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Cameron, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton, Lance Henriksen, Gale Anne Hurd (producer), Stan Winston (special FX), Shane Mahan (special FX), Brad Fiedel (composer), and one other. In fine condition.

Consignor notes that the signatures were acquired in person between 2005 and 2015. A highly displayable and boldly signed script that features the very biggest names behind the violent sci-fi classic. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Max von Sydow as the evil Emperor Ming in the 1980 film Flash Gordon, signed in black ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

46. War of the Worlds Signed Script. Brad-bound souvenir script for the 1953 science fiction film The War of the Worlds, 120 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the title sheet in blue felt tip by Gene Barry and Ann Robinson. In fine condition. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained in person at Hollywood collector shows in Burbank, California, on July 30, 2005, and October 7, 2007. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Two melted heads from the X-Files episode ‘The Pine Bluff Variant’ 47. Screen-Used Prop Heads from The X-Files.

Terrific screen-used pair of bloody heads from the XFiles episode ‘The Pine Bluff Variant,’ season five, episode 18, which originally aired on May 3, 1998. The two melted heads, presumably male and female, both approximately measuring 5.5 x 10 x 8.5, are constructed of foam, latex, and faux hair and eyeballs, and feature realistic gory skin coloring and texture. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Hollywood CPR, in part: “Please know that Hollywood Cinema Production Resources (Hollywood CPR) certifies that the item you have purchased on Sothebys.com through EntertainmentRarities.com was donated to Hollywood CPR from the studio that produced The X-Files.” While the lot originally contained six mannequin heads, only two are included.

The Pine Bluff Variant episode centers on Mulder’s infiltration of a terrorist organization that plans to unleash a biological weapon that causes rapid degeneration of human flesh. The episode was lauded for its cinematic appeal and impressive special effects, in particular when the biological weapon is tested on a group of people in a movie theatre. According to the episode’s XF location manager, Louisa Gradnitzer: ‘Special effects make-up artist Toby Lindala created the deceased theatre audience in his shop. When he brought them to set, there was nowhere in the theatre to store the ‘fake’ cadavers, so he placed them in the craft services room. Many of the crew lost their appetites that day.’ Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 17

Chilling X-Files prop torso from ‘Elegy’ 48. Screen-Used Prop Torso from The X-Files.

Fantastic screen-used prop corpse torso from the X-Files episode ‘Elegy,’ season four, episode 22, which originally aired on May 4, 1997. The female mannequin torso, with attached blood-stained nightgown and ornate floral hat, approximately measuring 11 x 27.5 x 9.5, is constructed of wood, plaster, and faux eyelashes, with gruesome makeup effects detailing the victim’s slashed throat. A tag suspended from the hat reads: “X145, Women’s Torso, with slit throat.”

In fine condition, with some chipping to facial makeup and a few missing eyelashes, and a single tassel from hat detached but present. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Hollywood CPR, in part: “Please know that Hollywood Cinema Production Resources (Hollywood CPR) certifies that the item you have purchased on Sothebys.com through EntertainmentRarities.com was donated to Hollywood CPR from the studio that produced The X-Files.” The Elegy episode follows Scully and Mulder as they track down a killer and discover that the ghosts of the victims, each with a severed larynx to prevent cries for help, appear in the area where their bodies are found. A wonderfully unsettling piece of special effects from the popular science fiction series.

Starting Bid $200

49. Young Frankenstein Cast Signed Poster. Color 27 x 41 one sheet movie poster for the 1974 film Young Frankenstein, signed in black felt tip by Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder, Teri Garr, and Cloris Leachman. In very good to fine, folded condition, with scattered creasing, slight separations along folds, and several holes to blank borders. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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50. Young Frankenstein Signed Script. Brad-bound

souvenir first draft script of the 1974 comedy horror film Young Frankenstein, 116 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the title sheet in blue or black felt tip by Mel Brooks, Peter Boyle, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr, and producer Michael Gruskoff. In fine condition. Consignor notes that the signatures except for Boyle were acquired in person between 2010 and 2015. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

51. Young Frankenstein: Wilder and Garr Signed Lobby Card. Color 20th Century–Fox lobby card for the 1974 comedy Young Frankenstein, 14 x 11, signed in black felt tip, “Gene Wilder,” and in blue felt tip, “Love, Teri Garr.”

In fine condition, with a stain to lower left corner. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Screen-worn insignia belonging to Captain Kirk 52. William Shatner’s ScreenWorn Epaulettes from Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Extremely

desirable embroidered Starfleet insignia patch and pair of shoulder epaulettes, worn on screen by William Shatner in his role as James T. Kirk in the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture. The Starfleet patch measures 1.5 x 2.25 and features the gray upward ‘arrowhead’ symbol against an off-white background; and the two epaulettes, both measuring 3.25 x 1, feature two full gold bullion stripes and one broken stripe against a cream-colored background. The patch and epaulettes were worn on Shatner’s ‘Class B’ Starfleet uniform. In fine condition. Provenance: 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection, Lot 789, Christie’s, October 5–7, 2006. Accompanied by the original Christie’s catalog, with the reverse of each item affixed with corresponding Christie’s lot label. Designed by Robert Fletcher, the costume designer for the first four Star Trek feature films, this embroidered Starfleet insignia style was only used in the first Star Trek movie. Military insignia associated with Captain Kirk are considered the most desirable of all Star Trek emblems. Starting Bid $500

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53. William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy Signed Photograph.

Color glossy 10 x 8 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Star Trek characters Captain James T. Kirk and Commander Spock, signed in black felt tip by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. In fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Trading cards belonging to the captain of the USS Enterprise

54. William Shatner’s Star Trek Cards. Wil-

liam Shatner’s collection of 37 Star Trek trading cards, twelve of which are presented in a wooden display case, 18.25 x 9.5 x 1.75, dedicated to the Vulcan Spock, which bears an engraved plaque: “First Officer Spock, ‘I have been and always shall be yours.’” The majority of the cards depict Shatner at various stages of the show, with a total of 27 cards deriving from the 1996 Paramount Pictures Star Trek card game. In overall fine condition. Provenance: The William Shatner Collection, Julien’s, 2010. Starting Bid $200

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55. Star Trek ‘First Family’ Signed Print. Color limited edition 26 x 34 print entitled ‘The First Family,’ numbered 409/500, signed in gold ink by William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, James Doohan, and Majel Barrett. Also signed in gold ink by the artist, Keith Birdsong. In fine condition, with noticeable scattered surface creasing. Most of these limited edition lithographs are not signed by Kelley or Barrett, making this a particularly desirable example. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

56. Star Trek Captains Signed Photograph. Color

glossy 10 x 15 photo of five captains from the Star Trek universe, signed in silver ink by William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, and Kate Mulgrew. In fine condition, with some lifting of the ink to Shatner’s signature. Precertified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

59. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Signed Photograph. Uncom-

57. Star Trek Group of (4) Signed Photographs. Four glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photos of famous Star Trek characters, each signed in black or blue felt tip by the pictured actor: Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, and James Doohan. In overall fine condition. Precertified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

mon glossy 8 x 10.25 Paramount Pictures publicity photo for the 1986 film Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, signed in black felt tip by Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, George Takei, and James Doohan. In fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Amazing signed caricatures of the original Star Trek cast 58. Star Trek Group of (5) Signed Sketches. Incredible set of five colorful

caricature sketches of famous Star Trek characters by artist Todd Tuttle, each accomplished in graphite, colored pencil, and felt tip on white 11 x 14 acid-free Bristol board, with each subject—Captain James T. Kirk, Commander Spock, Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu, Lieutenant Nyota Uhura, and Ensign Pavel Chekov—signed in black felt tip by their respective actor or actress: “Kirk to Enterprise, William Shatner,” “Live Long & Prosper, Leonard Nimoy,” “Warp speed ahead, George Takei,” “Ahem! You’re away from post, Mister. Lt. Uhura, Nichelle Nichols,” and “Phasers set to stun, Keptin! Walter Koenig.” Each caricature is signed and dated by the artist. In overall very fine condition. Tuttle is a Lambda Literary Award finalist author and artist who lives in Seattle, Washington. He began his art career at the age of 14 drawing editorial cartoons for a Florida newspaper and his illustrations have appeared in numerous national publications. Tuttle’s original artwork and prints are owned by many celebrities including Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio, Reba McEntire, Betty White, Stan Lee, Johnny Rzeznik, and Billy Bob Thornton. This Star Trek caricature collection, which Tuttle started in 2009, took over seven years to acquire the signatures and quotes from each cast member. Starting Bid $200

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60. Star Trek Script: ‘Return to Tomorrow’. Original

brad-bound final draft script from Desilu Productions for the Star Trek episode ‘Return to Tomorrow,’ season two, episode twenty, 55 pages, 8.5 x 11, November 15, 1967. The script is issued as production no. 60351, and was written by John T. Dugan. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, noting that the script was “originally acquired by Stembridge Armory on the Paramount lot in the 1970’s directly from Desilu Studios when that production company’s offices shut down. They were housed in the Stembridge vault until I acquired them approximately 12 years ago.” Starting Bid $200

61.

Star Trek Script: ‘The Doomsday Machine’.

Original brad-bound revised final draft script from Desilu Productions for the Star Trek episode ‘The Doomsday Machine,’ season two, episode six, 68 pages, 8.5 x 11, June 13, 1967.

The script is issued as production no. 5149–35, written by Norman Spinrad, and the entirety is printed on blue revision pages. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, noting that the script was “originally acquired by Stembridge Armory on the Paramount lot in the 1970’s directly from Desilu Studios when that production company’s offices shut down. They were housed in the Stembridge vault until I acquired them approximately 12 years ago.” Starting Bid $200

62. Star Trek Script: ‘The Last Gunfight’. Original brad-bound revised final draft script from Desilu Productions for the Star Trek episode ‘The Last Gunfight,’ season three, episode six, 61 pages, 8.5 x 11, May 14, 1968. The script is issued as production no. 60043–56, written by Lee Cronin, and the entirety is printed on blue revision pages. In fine condition. By the time this episode aired on October 25, 1968, the title had been changed from ‘The Last Gunfight’ to ‘Spectre of the Gun.’ Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, noting that the script was “originally acquired by Stembridge Armory on the Paramount lot in the 1970’s directly from Desilu Studios when that production company’s offices shut down.

They were housed in the Stembridge vault until I acquired them approximately 12 years ago.” Starting Bid $200

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63. Star Trek Signed Photograph. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Star Trek command crew on the Enterprise bridge, signed in silver ink and black felt tip by William Shatner (adding “Boldly Go!”), DeForest Kelly, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, and Majel Barrett. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Consignor notes that the Shatner signature was obtained at the Hollywood Show at the Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel on August 2, 2015. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

64. Star Trek Signed Poster. Stylish color 27 x 40 one sheet movie poster for the 2009 film Star Trek, showing Kirk, Spock, and Uhura against a background featuring the eyes of Captain Nero, with the Romulan ship Narada chasing after the Enterprise above the film title and tagline: “The Future Begins.” The poster is signed in gold ink by Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Eric Bana, and Rachel Nichols, with each adding their character name. Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

65. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier Signed Poster.

Color 27 x 39.75 one sheet movie poster for the 1989 film Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, showing brilliant Bob Peak artwork with the tagline: “Adventure and imagination will meet at the final frontier.” The poster is signed in blue felt tip by William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols. Rolled and in fine condition.

Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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66. Screen-Worn Star Trek Starfleet Uniform. Soughtafter Starfleet uniform consisting of teal-colored shirt and black pants, worn on screen in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode ‘Trials and Tribble-ations,’ Season 5, Episode 6, air date of November 4, 1996, and then in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode ‘In a Mirror, Darkly,’ Season 4, Episodes 18 and 19, air date of April 22 and 29, 2005. The fleece medical/science shirt with long sleeves and black collar features a single row of gilt braid to each cuff, which indicate rank of lieutenant, and a gold USS Defiant patch attached to left chest; the inner collar features an Enterprise tag and a Deep Space Nine tag, with one annotated, “Larry Krask,” and the other, “Marvin de Bach.” The black cropped dress-style pants also bear Enterprise and Deep Space Nine tags, and are annotated: “James Ward” and “Andrew Lerner, 32.” In fine condition. Provenance: 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection, Lot 253, Christie’s, October 5–7, 2006. Accompanied by the original Christie’s catalog. Starting Bid $200

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67. Screen-Worn Star Trek Starfleet Uniform. Desir-

able Starfleet uniform consisting of red shirt and black pants, worn on screen in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode ‘Trials and Tribble-ations,’ Season 5, Episode 6, air date of November 4, 1996, and then later on in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode ‘In a Mirror, Darkly,’ Season 4, Episodes 18 and 19, air date of April 22 and 29, 2005. The velour engineering/ security shirt with long sleeves and black collar features a gold USS Defiant patch attached to left chest, with the inner collar bearing an Enterprise tag and a Deep Space Nine tag, with the former annotated, “Todd Leatherbury.” The black cropped dress-style pants also bear Enterprise and Deep Space Nine tags, and are annotated: “Eric Warfield” and “Greg Redmond.”

In fine condition. Provenance: 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection, Lot 256, Christie’s, October 5–7, 2006. Accompanied by the original Christie’s catalog, with the pants bearing the corresponding Christie’s lot tag. Starting Bid $200

68. Screen-Used Star Trek: Enterprise Concept Art.

Screen-used original Star Trek: Enterprise concept artwork by designer and illustrator John Eaves, 15.75 x 10, which was hung in the 602 Club in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode ‘First Flight,’ Season 2, Episode 24, air date of May 14, 2003. Vividly accomplished in graphite, the artwork shows the detailed launch of an NX test vehicle against a mountainous backdrop, with Eaves signing in the lower right, “John Eaves, 3/03.” Framed to a slightly larger size. In fine condition. Provenance: 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection, Lot 138, Christie’s, October 5–7, 2006.

A prolific and influential Star Trek concept artist and production illustrator, John Eaves worked on the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Enterprise, and Star Trek: Discovery, as well as on no less than eight Star Trek films. A fantastic piece of original production concept art by a renowned Star Trek designer. Starting Bid $200

Concept art for the opening credits of Star Trek: Enterprise 69. Screen-Used Star Trek: Enterprise Opening Credits Artwork.

Screen-used original Star Trek: Enterprise ‘opening credits’ concept artwork by designer and illustrator John Eaves, 16.5 x 10.5, which was hung in the 602 Club in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode ‘First Flight,’ Season 2, Episode 24, air date of May 14, 2003. Accomplished in graphite, ink, and pastel, the artwork consists of four detailed conceptual sketches for the lifting-body ship in the main title sequence of Star Trek: Enterprise, with Eaves signing below in black ink, “John Eaves, 8/01,” and adding: “Star Trek ‘Enterprise,’ Opening credit concepts, After Space Shuttle/Before Phoenix.” Framed to a slightly larger size, with the reverse bearing an attached Christie’s lot tag. In fine condition. Provenance: 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection, Lot 138, Christie’s, October 5–7, 2006. A prolific and influential Star Trek concept artist and production illustrator, John Eaves worked on the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Enterprise, and Star Trek: Discovery, as well as on no less than eight Star Trek films. A superb piece of original production concept art by an acclaimed Star Trek designer. Starting Bid $200

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Prop Star Trek poster— “Foundations of Mission Operations” 70. Screen-Used Star Trek: Enterprise Poster.

Screen-used color NASA Foundations of Mission Operations poster, 10.5 x 13.5, which once hung in Johnson Space Center in Houston, and was then used in the 602 Club in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode ‘First Flight,’ Season 2, Episode 24, air date of May 14, 2003. The poster reads, in full: “1. To instill within ourselves these qualities essential to professional excellence / Discipline…Being able to follow as well as to lead, knowing that we must master ourselves before we can master our task. / Competence…There being no substitute for total preparation and complete dedication, for space will not tolerate the careless or indifferent. / Confidence…Believing in ourselves as well as others, knowing that we must master fear and hesitation before we can succeed. / Responsibility…Realizing that it cannot be shifted to others, for it belongs to each of us; we must answer for what we do, or fail to do. / Toughness…Taking a stand when we must; to try again, and again, even if it means following a more difficult path. / Teamwork…Respecting and utilizing the abilities of others, realizing that we work toward a common goal, for success depends upon the efforts of all. 2. To always be aware that suddenly and unexpectedly we may find ourselves in a role where our performance has ultimate consequences. 3. To recognize that the greatest error is not to have tried and failed, but that in the trying we do not give it our best effort.” Framed to a slightly larger size, with the corresponding Christie’s lot tag affixed to the reverse. In fine condition. Provenance: 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection, Lot 138, Christie’s, October 5–7, 2006. This poster was once displayed in the Space Station Mission Control room at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston; it lists the core values of Mission Control’s flight controllers. To our knowledge, this is the only item from the Johnson Space Center that was ever used as a Star Trek prop.Starting Bid $200

71. Screen-Used Star Trek: Enterprise Print. Screen-used print of Lily Sloan and Zefram

Cochrane’s diagram for the interior of the first warp-capable vessel, the Phoenix, 18.5 x 10.25, which was hung in the 602 Club in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode ‘First Flight,’ Season 2, Episode 24, air date of May 14, 2003. The print, which was originally created by designer and illustrator John Eaves, shows a conceptual diagram for Cochrane’s ship interior, with a “Hunter X Aerospace Archaeology Team” logo to right side. Framed to a slightly larger size, with the corresponding Christie’s lot tag affixed to the reverse. In fine condition, with light edge toning. Provenance: 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection, Lot 138, Christie’s, October 5–7, 2006. Starting Bid $200

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Humanity’s first warp-capable vessel—the Phoenix 72. Screen-Used Star Trek: Enterprise Print. Screen-used print of Lily Sloan and Zefram Cochrane’s diagrams for the first warp-capable vessel, the Phoenix, 10.5 x 18.25, which was hung in the 602 Club in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode ‘First Flight,’ Season 2, Episode 24, air date of May 14, 2003. The print, which was originally created by designer and illustrator John Eaves, shows three concept designs for the Phoenix, with a Zefram Cochrane insignia to lower portion reading: “First Faster Than Light.” Framed to a slightly larger size, with the corresponding Christie’s lot tag affixed to the reverse. In fine condition, with light edge toning. Provenance: 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection, Lot 138, Christie’s, October 5–7, 2006. Starting Bid $200

Star Wars Sought-after vintage photo of Luke, Leia, and Han Solo— signed at the time of the premiere 74. Star Wars Signed Photograph. Vintage

73. Star Trek: Nemesis Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish 16 x 24 photo of the poster for the 2002 film Star Trek: Nemesis, signed in black felt tip by Patrick Stewart and Brent Spiner. In fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

glossy 10 x 8 photo of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, and Han Solo from the classic 1977 sci-fi film Star Wars, signed in blue felt tip by Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford. In fine condition, with a light stain to the lower border. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained at New York’s Plaza and SherryNetherland hotels when Star Wars premiered in 1977. An extremely desirable image with a cast of full signatures. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Sought-after Star Wars charity handbill 75. Star Wars Handbill. Scarce yellow 8.5 x 14 handbill for a charity

premiere screening of Star Wars on July 1, 1977, benefiting the Memorial Hospital Foundation in Modesto, California, the hometown of George Lucas.

The poster features a full-length image of Lucas on the set with several crew members, with actor Peter Mayhew towering over the director in full Chewbacca costume. In fine condition. The Modesto screening included an afternoon ‘lemonade matinee’ for kids, which filled about half of the theater, and then a sold-out evening showing for adults, which concluded with a ‘champagne party.’ The following day, the movie opened to the general public in Modesto. Starting Bid $200

77. Alec Guinness and Mark Hamill Signed Photograph. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Han Solo and Chewbacca

76. Alec Guinness Signed Photograph. Desirable glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Guinness as Obi-Wan Kenobi, signed in blue ink, “Good wishes, Alec Guinness.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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conversing with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker during a scene in the 1977 film Star Wars, signed in blue ink, “Alec Guinness,” and in black felt tip, “Warm wishes, Mark Hamill.”

In very good condition, with a long diagonal crease to the lower right. Photos signed by both Hamill and Guinness are uncommon and highly sought-after. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Multi-signed script for “(Saga I) Star Wars” 78. Star Wars Signed Script. Desirable brad-bound souvenir fourth draft script of “The Adventures of Luke Starkiller as taken from the ‘Journal of the Whills’ by George Lucas, (Saga I) Star Wars,” 157 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the title sheet in various ink types by fourteen cast and crew members, including: Rick Baker (makeup), John Dykstra (visual FX), Richard Edlund (visual FX), Gary Kurtz (producer), Joe Johnston (FX artist), Ben Burtt (sound), Richard Chew (editor), Paul Hirsch (editor), Alan Ladd, Jr. (head of 20th Century Fox), Don MacDougall (sound), Kenny Baker (adding “R2–D2”), Dennis Muren (visual FX), Phil Tippett (stop motion animator), and one other. In fine condition.

Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained in person at various events between 1997 and 2013. A magnificent union of behind-the-scenes names that helped bring Star Wars to vivid life. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

79. Harrison Ford Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 half-length photo of Ford as Han Solo from the 1977 film Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

80. Carrie Fisher Signed Photograph. Glossy 11 x 14 photo of Princess Leia Organa in a serious half-length pose, prominently signed in blue felt tip by Carrie Fisher. Lower left corner bears an affixed Official Star Wars label. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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81. The Empire Strikes Back Poster. (20th Century

Fox, 1980) Desirable original color 27 x 41 one sheet movie poster for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, marked “One Sheet B” in the lower border. The poster features the famous Thomas Jung illustration of Darth Vader towering over the other Star Wars characters, including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, and an army of Stormtroopers. Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with light scattered creasing (heaviest to corners and edges). Starting Bid $200

83.

Mark Hamill Signed Trading Card.

Fantastic 1980 Topps Star Wars trading card for The Empire Strikes Back, 3.5 x 2.5, No. 44, showing Luke Skywalker attempting to free himself from his crashed spacecraft on the ice planet Hoth, entitled: “Luke…

Trapped!” Signed on the front in blue ink, “Airbags my ass!!

Mark Hamill.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

The Empire Strikes Back script signed by Kershner, Fisher, Oz, and more 82. The Empire Strikes Back Signed Script. Fantastic brad-bound souvenir fifth draft script of “Star Wars, Episode Five, The Empire Strikes Back,” 157 pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the title sheet in various ink types by ten cast and crew members, including: Carrie Fisher, Frank Oz (ins), Irvin Kershner (director), Peter Mayhew (adding “Chewbacca”), Kenny Baker (adding “R2–D2”), Jeremy Bulloch (adding “’Boba Fett’”), Richard Edlund (visual FX), Ben Burtt (sound), Dennis Muren (visual FX), and Phil Tippett (stop motion animator). In fine condition. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained in person at various events between 1987 and 2013. Highlighted by sought-after names like Kershner, Oz, and Fisher, this is an especially desirable multi-signed script for what many consider to be the greatest of the Star Wars films.

Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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84. Return of the Jedi Poster. Sought-

after original color 27 x 41 one sheet ‘teaser’ Star Wars movie poster for Revenge of the Jedi, with Drew Struzan artwork showing the forms of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader battling with lightsabers against a background of Vader’s helmet and the upper tagline: “The Saga Continues.” White text along the bottom reads: “Coming May 25, 1983 to your galaxy.” In fine, folded condition, with light rippling along the sides of the vertical fold. Star Wars: Episode VI–Revenge of the Jedi was the first draft of the script to the film that would later become Star Wars: Episode VI–Return of the Jedi. Director George Lucas chose ‘Revenge of the Jedi’ over his initial title of ‘Return of the Jedi’ because he found the latter ‘weak’; however, in December 1982, Lucas decided that ‘Revenge’ was not appropriate for the title given that a Jedi should never seek revenge, and he changed it back. Starting Bid $200

86. Mark Hamill Signed Photograph. Color semi-

glossy 8 x 9.5 closeup photo of Hamill as Luke Skywalker from the 1983 film Return of the Jedi, signed in silver ink. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

87. Carrie Fisher Signed Photograph. Very desirable color semi-glossy 20.25 x 16 photo of the golden bikini-clad Princess Leia Organa as the slave of Jabba the Hutt in the 1983 film Return of the Jedi, prominently signed in blue felt tip

by Fisher. Lower left corner bears an affixed Official Star Wars label. In fine condition, with light scratches above signature and flecks of emulsion loss. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

88. Daisy Ridley Signed Photograph.

85. Carrie Fisher Signed Photograph. Sought-after color semi-glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Fisher as Princess Leia Organa wearing her famous golden bikini from the 1983 Star Wars film Return of the Jedi, prominently signed in black felt tip. Lower left corner bears an affixed Official Star Wars label. In fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Color satinfinish 14 x 11 photo of the climactic battle between Kylo Ren, Rey, and Finn in the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, signed in silver ink by Daisy Ridley. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 31

89. Star Wars: John Dykstra Sketches. Oscar-winning special effects

artist (born 1947) who is a cofounder of Industrial Light & Magic and is best known as the special effects lead on the original Star Wars. Two original sketches of Star Wars spacecraft, an Imperial Fleet Tie fighter and a Rebel Alliance X-wing starfighter, accomplished in black felt tip by special effects pioneer John Dykstra on individual white 8 x 5 sheets, both signed in black felt tip. In overall very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

90. Star Wars Group of (5) Signed Sketches.

Wonderful assemblage of five Star Wars sketches, each signed by the respective artist and accomplished in black ink or felt tip on white sheets ranging in size from 4 x 6 to 8 x 5, including: two sketches by Darth Vader and Son cartoonist Jeffrey Brown, with one of Darth Vader, ‘Come to the Dark Side!,” and the other of Yoda, “May the Force Be with You!”; a sketch of Yoda by Industrial Light and Magic senior art director Christian Alzmann; a sketch of a Battle droid by Industrial Light and Magic creative director Doug Chiang; and a sketch of a Wampa by Industrial Light and Magic artist and actor Howie Weed. In overall fine condition, with some light creasing to the Brown cards. Starting Bid $200

91.

Star Wars: BB-8 Sketches.

Set of three original sketches of the Star Wars droid BB-8, two of which show the character with a lighter and the other of the droid in rolling motion, each accomplished in either graphite, ink, or felt tip on sheets ranging in size from 6 x 4 to 8 x 5, and signed by the respective artist: Industrial Light and Magic visual effects supervisor Patrick Tubach (ins), Industrial Light and Magic senior art director Christian Alzmann, and creature concept designer Jake Lunt Davies. In overall very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Science Fiction Literature

92. Gustavus W. Pope: Journey to Venus Book. Rare unsigned

book: Journey to Venus, the Primeval World; Its Wonderful Creations and Gigantic Monsters by Gustavus W. Pope. Later issue. NY: F. Tennyson Neely, 1895. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 499 pages. The front cover bears the guilt title, “Wonderful Adventures on Venus,” and the spine lists “Arena Publishing Co.” as the publisher. Book condition: VG-/None, with some scuffing and discoloration to boards, chipping to a few inner pages (including a large chip to the corner of the last page), an ownership label to the first free end page, and a loose rear endpaper. The volume is complete with its 16 illustration plates, as issue by Arena; when Neely acquired the Arena sheets (and some clothbound copies), they reissued them with cancel title pages. Typically, the copies reissued by Neely have fewer than the full 16 plates (generally three).

Pope’s story, a sequel to Journey to Mars, follows Lt. Frederick Hamilton, USN, and his love interest, the Martian princess Suhlamia, on their journey to the wilds of Venus, where they encounter numerous dinosaur-like beasts. Pope’s tales served as precursors to the popular planetary adventure novels of the twentieth century by the likes of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Otis Adelbert Kline, and others. Starting Bid $200

Percy Greg’s influential 1880 interplanetary tale 93. Percy Greg: Across the Zodiac First Edition Book.

Rare first edition book: Across the Zodiac: The Story of a Wrecked Record, Volumes I and II. First edition. London: Trubner & Co., 1880. Hardcover bound in original brown cloth with gilt-stamped spine labels, 5.5 x 7.75, totaling 584 pages.

Book condition: VG/None, with edgewear and bumped corners, some scuffing to exteriors (most significantly to Volume II), bookplates with ownership inscriptions to pastedowns, some repairs to hinges, and pencil bookseller’s notations to the half-title page and free end page in Volume I. Greg’s influential early sci-fi novel chronicles a flight to Mars aboard a spacecraft, known as the ‘Astronaut,’ powered by an anti-gravitational energy called ‘apergy.’ This may be the first English-language use of the term ‘astronaut.’ The book also contains what is believed to be the first alien language in any work of fiction, spoken by the diminutive inhabitants of the planet. In 2010, a Martian crater was officially named ‘Greg’ in recognition of his contributions to Mars lore. Starting Bid $300

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94. Amazing Stories Group of (7) Magazines. Group of seven issues of the important Amazing Stories science fiction magazine, edited by Hugo Gernsback. The issues include: Vol. 1, No. 3 (June 1926); Vol. 1, No. 4 (July 1926); Vol. 1, Issue 7 (October 1926); Vol. 1, No. 9 (December 1926); Vol. 2, No. 5 (August 1927); Vol. 3, Issue 7 (October 1928); and Amazing Stories Quarterly (Fall 1928). In overall very good condition, with scattered edge chipping, general wear, and crude tape repairs to the spine of the August 1927 (War of the Worlds) issue. The most notable of these magazines is the August 1927 issue, which features artwork for H. G. Wells’s classic War of the Worlds on the cover; inside is the first part of the iconic alien attack story, comprising the first fifteen chapters. Starting Bid $200

Scarce first edition ‘novelization’ of King Kong

95. King Kong First Edition Book. Rare first edition book: King Kong, conceived by Edgar Wallace and Merian C. Cooper, novelized by Delos W. Lovelace. First edition. NY: Grosset & Dunlap, 1932. Hardcover bound in original green cloth lettered in dark maroon, pictorial endpapers showing several action stills from the movie, with second-issue color pictorial dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 249 pages. Book condition: VG/VG-, with a gift inscription and ownership stamp to the half-title page, ownership stamp to final page, several toned tape repairs to interior of the dust jacket, some tape remnants and chipping to edges of the dust jacket, and some scratches to the dust jacket.

Featuring stills from the classic RKO thriller on the endpapers, Delos W. Lovelace’s original novelization of the film King Kong was released by Grosset & Dunlap in 1932 as part of the film’s advance marketing. Co-creator Merian Cooper was the key influence in King Kong’s development, with noted writer Edgar Wallace lending his well-recognized name to the screenplay; as Wallace passed away early in the creative process, the screenplay was ultimately authored by James Ashmore Creelman and Ruth Rose. This very rare first edition of the classic tale, released just over two months before the film’s premiere, represents a landmark achievement in the ‘monster thriller’ genre of American science fiction. Starting Bid $300

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96. Science Fiction Authors: First Edition Books. Three first edition books by noted sci-fi authors, all hardcovers

with dust jackets, including: The Legion of Space by Jack Williamson, published by Fantasy Press in 1947, signed on the title page in black ink, “Jack Williamson”; Judgment Night by C. L. Moore, published by Gnome Press in 1952 (unsigned); and Black Alice by Thom Demijohn (a pseudonym used by co-authors Thomas M. Disch and John Sladek), published by Doubleday in 1968, signed and inscribed on the title page in black felt tip by Disch, “For Joe Collins—Best regards, 1/2 Thom Demijohn.” In overall very good to fine condition, with price-clipped dust jackets to The Legion of Space and Black Alice. Starting Bid $200

97. L. Sprague de Camp and P. Schuyler Miller: Genus Homo Signed Book. Signed book: Genus Homo.

First edition, limited issue, numbered 35/500. Reading, PA: Fantasy Press, 1950. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 7.75, 225 pages. Signed and inscribed on the colophon in fountain pen, “To Rudy Preisendorfer, with assurance that MIT must somehow have survived—P. Schuyler Miller” and “L. Sprague de Camp.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/ VG, with an ownership inscription and stamp to the front pastedown and first free end page, light edgewear to dust jacket, and a spot of ink to front dust jacket flap. This book has the distinction of being de Camp’s first science fiction novel, and Miller’s only novel. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

98. Robert Heinlein: Assignment in Eternity First Edition Book. Unsigned first edition book: Assignment in

Eternity. First edition, first printing. Reading, PA: Fantasy Press, 1953. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 7.5, 256 pages. Book condition: VG/VG, with a few small edge tears and creases to dust jacket, and a piece of tape affixed over the author’s surname on the front of the dust jacket. A collection of four science fiction and science fantasy novellas by Heinlein, Assignment in Eternity features ‘Gulf,’ ‘Lost Legacy,’ ‘Elsewhen,’ and ‘Jerry Was a Man.’ Starting Bid $200

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First edition of Heinlein’s futuristic military masterpiece 99. Robert Heinlein: Starship Troopers First Edition Book. Sought-after first edition book: Starship Troopers. First edition, first printing. NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1959.

Hardcover with original dust jacket ($3.95 price), 5.75 x 8.25, 309 pages. Book condition: VG+/ None, with subtle staining to the top textblock edge, and minor professional repairs to the spine ends of the dust jacket. Originally serialized in October–November 1959 as ‘Starship Soldier,’ Starship Troopers was published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons in December 1959, and won the 1960 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Set in the future, Heinlein’s widely influential tale is a classic of military science fiction, and one of his most desired titles. Starting Bid $200

100. Forrest J. Ackerman and Marion Z. Bradley Signed Check. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and

signed by Ackerman, “Forrest J. Ackerman,” payable to Marion Z. Bradley for $31.50, October 20, 1956, endorsed on the reverse in pencil, “Marion Z. Bradley.” In fine condition.

Ackerman (1916–2008) was an American magazine editor, science fiction writer and literary agent, who served as a literary agent for such notable science fiction authors as Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, A. E. Van Vogt, Curt Siodmak, and L. Ron Hubbard. Bradley (1930–1999) was an American author of fantasy, historical fantasy, science fiction, and science fantasy novels, who is best known for the Arthurian fiction novel The Mists of Avalon, and the Darkover series; her prolific literary career has been posthumously marred by allegations of child abuse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

101. Frank Herbert: Dune Signed Book. Signed book: Dune. Later print-

ing. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Company, 1965. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 412 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip by Frank Herbert.

Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG, with light rippling to the dust jacket’s spine. The first installment of Herbert’s iconic Dune saga, Dune won the inaugural Nebula Award in 1966, and in 2003 was cited as the world’s best-selling science fiction novel. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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102. Kurt Vonnegut Signed Typescript. Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in blue felt tip by Vonnegut. The opening to his novel Slapstick, beginning: “To whom it may concern: It is springtime. It is late afternoon. Smoke from a cooking fire on the terrazzo floor of the lobby of the Empire State Building on the Island of Death floats out over the ailanthus jungle which Thirty-fourth Street has become. The pavement on the floor of the jungle is all crinkum-crankum—heaved this way and that by frostheaves and roots. There is a small clearing in the jungle. A blue-eyed, lantern-jawed old white man, who is two meters tall and one hundred years old, sits in the clearing on what was once the back seat of a taxicab. I am that man. My name is Dr. Wilbur Daffodil-11 Swain.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

104. E. Hoffmann Price: The Devil Wives of Li Fong Galley Proof. Popular American pulp fiction writer

(1898–1988) who collaborated with H. P. Lovecraft in the 1930s and had a literary resurgence in the 1970s. Galley proof for The Devil Wives of Li Fong by E. Hoffman Price, published in 1979 by Del Rey Books/Ballantine. The long galley proof pages measure approximately 6.5 x 25, and are folded in thirds. The final book as published had 224 pages, per an included Ballantine blurb sheet. Housed in a handsome hand-painted clamshell box. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

103. Larry Niven: Ringworld Signed Book. Signed book: Ringworld. First edition thus, first printing. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1977. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 342 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black ballpoint, “For the Collins Family, Best Wishes, Larry Niven.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: NF/VG, with a price-clipped dust jacket. First published by Ballantine in 1970, Ringworld won the Nebula Award in 1970, and both the Hugo Award and Locus Award in 1971; it was later re-released

by Holt, Rinehart and Winston in 1977. Set in Larry Niven’s ‘Known Space’ universe, it is considered a classic of science fiction literature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce limited Phantasia Press edition of King’s Firestarter 105. Stephen King: Firestarter Signed Book. Spectacular signed book: Firestarter. First edition, limited issue, numbered 16/725. West Bloomfield, MI: Phantasia Press, 1980. Hardcover with dust jacket and slipcase, 6.25 x 9.25, 428 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ballpoint, “Stephen King, July 5, 1980.” Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: NF/NF. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

106. Stephen King Signed Photograph. Glossy 8 x 10 Famous Films

Productions publicity photo of King holding a cat, with a kitten on his shoulder, for the 1985 anthology horror film Cat’s Eye, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Matthew & Bootsie, Best wishes, Stephen King.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

107. Fredric Brown: And the Gods Laughed Signed Book.

Signed book: And the Gods Laughed. First edition, limited issue of 26 lettered copies (letter “F”). West Bloomfield, MI: Phantasia Press, 1987.

Leatherbound hardcover, 6 x 8.75, 431 pages. Signed on the colophon in ballpoint by Fredric Brown and Mack Reynolds. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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108. Orson Scott Card: The Folk of the Fringe Signed Book.

Signed book: The Folk of the Fringe. First edition, limited issue of 26 lettered copies (letter “A”). West Bloomfield, MI: Phantasia Press, 1989.

Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 243 pages. Neatly signed on the colophon in black ink by Card. In very fine condition. A desirable, extremely limited edition of this collection of Orson Scott Card’s postapocalyptic stories. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

109. Isaac Asimov: Pebble in the Sky First Edition Book. Un-

signed first edition book: Pebble in the Sky by Isaac Asimov. First edition, first printing. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1950. Hardcover with facsimile dust jacket, 5.5 x 8, 223 pages. Book condition: VG/VG+ (facsimile dust jacket). Released by Doubleday in 1950, this was Asimov’s first novel.

Starting Bid $200

110. Isaac Asimov: The End of Eternity First Edition Book. Unsigned first edition book: The End of Eternity by Isaac

Asimov. First edition, first printing. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1955. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 191 pages. Book condition: VG+/VG+, with some adhesive at top of boards, and minor chipping to the bottom edge of the rear dust jacket flap.

Starting Bid $200

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112. Isaac Asimov Signed Photograph and Typed Note. Two

111. Isaac Asimov: Robots and Empire Signed Book.

Gorgeous signed book: Robots and Empire. First edition, limited issue of 35 lettered copies (letter “C”). West Bloomfield, MI: Phantasia Press, 1985. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 349 pages. Signed on the colophon in silver ink, “Isaac Asimov.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

items: a glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Asimov with his trademark mutton chops, signed in black felt tip; and a TNS on an off-white 8.5 x 1.25 slip, signed in blue ballpoint, with Asimov writing: “I’m terribly sorry, but not being a movie star I don’t have a huge pile of photos to send out with a stamped signature (stamped by a secretary.) I have no photos at all.” In overall fine condition, with some light surface impressions to the top of edge, and a tape-repaired tear to left side of note. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

First edition “from the Illustrated Man himself!”

113. Ray Bradbury: The Illustrated Man Signed Book. Signed book: The

Illustrated Man. First edition.

NY: Doubleday, 1951. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 251 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in green and red felt tip, “Matthew! From the Illustrated Man himself!

Ray Bradbury,” who adds the date, “9/8/91,” and several small doodles. Autographic condition: fine, with light toning to the signed page.

Book condition: VG+/VG, with light wear to spine ends, some tiny edge tears and creases to dust jacket, and sunning to the dust jacket’s spine. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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116. Ray Bradbury Signed Photograph. Glossy 10.25

x 8 photo of Bradbury seated on a console at Mission Control at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Matt! Ray Bradbury, At the Cape! April, ‘89.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

114. Ray Bradbury: A Medicine for Melancholy Signed Book. Signed book: A Medicine for Melancholy. First edition, first printing. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1959. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 240 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black felt tip, “Ray Bradbury, 11/20/98.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG, with sunning to the spine of the dust jacket, and dampstaining along the top edge of the rear of the dust jacket. A desirable collection of Bradbury’s early short stories. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

115.

Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles Print. Ray

Bradbury’s personally-owned limited edition color 22 x 30 artist proof print of Robert Watson’s stunning cover art for the second 1953 edition of Bradbury’s book The Martian Chronicles, which depicts a solitary figure surrounded by decaying structural columns on a desolate landscape, numbered AP 27/200, signed in the lower border in pencil by both Bradbury and Watson. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a color copy of a certificate of authenticity from Bradbury’s estate (originally for a group of five prints). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

117. Ray Bradbury Signed Photographs. Two glossy

10 x 8 Walt Disney publicity photos for the 1983 film Something Wicked This Way Comes. The first photo shows Ray Bradbury posing at the film’s library set, and is signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “Oct. 24, ’91, Matt! Good wishes, Ray Bradbury.”

The second depicts Bradbury with actor Royal Dano, who plays Tom Fury in the film, and is signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Matt…May 26, 1989, From Ray Bradbury,” who writes over his gold ink signature. Bradbury has also signed on the reverse with a brief description of the photo: “Ray Bradbury and the ‘Lightning Rod’ salesman played by actor Royal Dano in ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ Disney 1983!” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

11 8 . M i c h a e l Crichton Signed Photograph.

Glossy 8 x 10 closeup photo of the famed science fiction author, signed in black felt tip by Crichton. In fine condition, with some light creasing to the upper left. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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presidents and first ladies General Washington from West Point in 1778: “This intelligence if true is important” 119. George Washington. Revolutionary War– dated LS signed “G:o Washington,” one page, 7.25 x 11.75, September 19, 1778. Letter to Col. Matthias Ogden, sent from “West Point,” the body written in the hand of Washington’s aide and future Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. In full: “I had the pleasure of your letter on the 16th Inst. This intelligence if true is important—I must beg you to have it as authentic as possible, and to continue your endeavors for this purpose.” In the lower margin is a 19th-century collector’s annotation: “The event above referred to was that the English Troops were in possession of New York. This was related by Mr. Ogden American Consul at Liverpool to whom I am indebted for this valuable autograph…The signature only is in Gen’l Washington’s, the body of the letter was written by Gen’l Hamilton then his secretary.”

Affixed to a same-size sheet and in very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing and some splitting to intersecting folds.

In 1778, after the Battle of Monmouth, at which General Washington’s troops fought General Clinton’s army to a standstill, Washington set up headquarters at West Point, New York. Although Monmouth would turn out to be the last significant military engagement in the northern theater, the north was still the scene of important maneuvers.

From his vantage in West Point, Washington relied on incoming reports from officers and a network of informants to apprise him of developments in Boston, Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey.

This is a response to Colonel Matthias Ogden’s letter of September 16th, in which he informed General Washington: ‘The following intelligence may be relied on—That all the enemys transports are watering in and about New York; & that the men are returned to them, that have been on board the Men of War. A number of troops including some companies of artillery are certainly going for the West Indies very soon. By some of the knowing ones, it is strongly suspected the whole army will leave N. York this fall.’ He also informed Washington of a potential British expedition into New Jersey to gather supplies. Col. Ogden’s specific intelligence proved accurate: Charles Cornwallis undertook a foraging expedition to New Jersey in September and October, and James Grant would sail for the West Indies in November. Col. Ogden’s son, Francis Barber Ogden, who served as the US consul in Liverpool from 1829 to 1840, is referenced in the collector’s notation as the source of this letter. Made even more desirable by the presence of Alexander Hamilton’s handwriting, this is a remarkable letter from Washington’s critical intelligence-gathering campaign of the autumn of 1778. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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Remarkable sketch and note by Washington on his franking privilege

120.

George Washington. ANS

signed “G. W—n,” one page, 3 x 2, no date [but circa 1780s]. Short note concerning his nascent franking privilege, written next to a unique, small sketch of a pointing hand done

by Washington. In full: “As the Law exempting me from payment of Postage, is not worded as I expected it w’d have been, and as I believe it was intended to be—Pray let me know whether you are charged Postage for my letters to you?—Not meaning you should do so. At Phil’a, no charges made of my letters Franked.” Handsomely archivally matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 12.5 x 18.5. In fine condition.

The Continental Congress gave itself franking privileges—the ability to send send mail for free by applying a signature—as early as 1775. On April 28, 1784, Revolutionary War hero George Washington was extended the franking privilege in his capacity as a private citizen. When Washington became president in 1789, he continued to use this private franking privilege, even for official duties. It was not until February 20, 1792, that the privilege was formally extended to the executive branch of the new government. A unique and desirable Washington autograph. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

Beautiful framed Washington signature 121. George Washington.

Gorgeous ink signature, “G:o Washington,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1 slip. Handsomely double-cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 8.75 x 12.75. In fine condition, with a light, unobtrusive horizontal fold. A superlative example of the first president’s autograph. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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122. George Washington. Miniature carved wooden axe, 7.25 x 3.5,

made of wood from an elm tree growing in the area where General George Washington encamped his army prior to the crossing of the Delaware River and the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776. A period handwritten note affixed to a side of the axe head reads: “G. Washington Hatchet Relick, from old Elm tree under whi[ch], he encamped his army 1777 [sic 1776].” In very good condition. Starting Bid $200

Monument campaign for a “great American Mother” 123. George Washington.

Printed pamphlet soliciting funds for the construction of a new funerary monument for Mary Ball Washington, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.5, with reverse of second page handaddressed to “His Excellency Governor Wolfe, Harrisburg, Pensylvania [sic].” The pamphlet, dated Fredericksburg, June 1, 1831, and issued by the 15-person “Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg,” reads, in part: “In a romantic spot, selected by herself, and in sight of this Town, lie interred the remains of the Mother of Washington.

Appointed, as you will perceive from the accompanying documents, by those citizens who are desirous, by a Monument, to rescue from oblivion this hallowed spot, and do honor to the memory of this great American Mother—we solicit your co-operation in this National design, by giving publicity to our proceedings—procuring and receiving (in such manner as you may deem most expedient,) the contributions your fellow citizens may please to offer, and finally forwarding the result to our Treasurer, William Allen, Esq.” In very good to fine condition, with splitting along folds, and a repaired area to seal-related paper loss on the address leaf. Starting Bid $200

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Durham boat carved from Elm wood at Washington’s encampment

124. George Washington.

Wonderful carving of a Durham boat similar to the one used in Washington’s crossing of the Delaware, made of wood from an elm tree growing in the area where General George Washington encamped his army prior to the crossing of the Delaware River and the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776. The boat measures 10˝ in length long and 1˝ in height, and was likely carved in the early 1800s. A stained and torn note is affixed within the hollowed out area, in part: “[O]ld Elm tree under which Washington Encamp[ed] [h]is army 1777 [sic 1776] on his marc[h]…to Trenton crossed Delaware River 1400 men surprised & took 1000 hessi[an] [soldie]rs…hessian army retreated Back to N. York…Washington in Pa.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Written by Martha and franked by George— a remarkable dual Washington autograph: “It not only depends upon the length of the present session of Congress, but upon other business which the President may have after it rises”

125. Martha Wa s h i n g t o n and George Washington.

Exceedingly rare ALS by First Lady Martha Washington, retaining its original freefranked address panel by President George Washington: ALS signed “M. Washington,” one page, 7.5 x 9, April 10, 1796. Letter to Catharine Brown in Chestnut Hill, Virginia, written from Philadelphia. In full: “I will with pleasure take your Daughter down with me when I visit Mount Vernon; and leave her, as you desire, in the Federal City with Mr. Scott. As it is possible, however, that you may be mistaken as to the time this may happen; it is but right I should inform you, that it not only depends upon the length of the present session of Congress, but upon other business which the President may have after it rises; that you may decide how far the time may suit your purposes. The first, according to the opinions of the members themselves, will not happen before June at soonest;—and the second depends upon circumstances which cannot at this moment be foreseen.—I hope however it will be soon after the Congress rises.” The integral address leaf is addressed in George Washington’s hand to “Mrs. Catharine Brown, Chestnut Hill, Virginia,” and franked by the president in the lower left, “Post Office in Alexandria, President, U.S.” In fine condition, with soiling and professional repairs to seal-related paper loss on the integral address leaf.

Although the relationship between the Washingtons and Catharine Brown appears to be little documented, it is alluded to in an advertisement for a runaway slave published on July 29, 1812. In it, a thirty-dollar reward is offered for a ‘Negro Woman named Hannah’ who ‘ran away from Chestnut hill, the residence of Mrs. Catharine Brown, in Fairfax County.’ As to her whereabouts, the ad suggests that she may be ‘among the Negroes left free by Gen. Washington.’ In his will, George Washington famously made provisions for his slaves to be freed following the death of Martha Washington. In December 1800, Martha signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband’s slaves, and they finally became free on January 1, 1801. Catharine Brown’s slave was likely already acquainted with those of George Washington, and sought refuge among them upon running away.

The bulk of this remarkable letter refers to the scheduling and circumstances surrounding the first session of the Fourth United States Congress, which lasted from December 7, 1795, to June 1, 1796. The key achievements of the Fourth Congress were the ratification of the Jay Treaty to establish peace with Great Britain, and the ratification of Pinckney’s Treaty to establish relations with Spain. Later in 1796, President Washington would publish his iconic ‘Farewell Address,’ a classic pronouncement of American values. An absolutely spectacular letter pairing the autographs of George and Martha Washington—the first such example we have ever encountered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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“So few are now who were fellow laborers in the struggle for the liberation of our country” 126. Thomas Jefferson. ALS signed “Th: Jefferson,” one

page, 8 x 9.5, Monticello, January 16, 1820. Letter to Robert Hanna, Sr. In full: “A letter from you, dear sir, comes to me like one from the tombs of the dead, so long is it since I have had any evidence that you were still in the land of the living and so few are now who were fellow laborers in the struggle for the liberation of our country. And I rejoice to find that advancing years are the only assailants on your health mentioned in your letter. Time, as well as ill health, bear heavily on me. Immediately on the receipt of your letter, I forwarded it to the President with the expression of interest I feel for your petition, and he will not be slow in proving his attention to Revolutionary mothers. I tender you my best wishes for the continuance of your life and health as long as you shall yourself wish them to continue.”

Double cloth-matted and framed with a portrait of Jefferson to an overall size of 25 x 20.25. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of the signature, several repairs to separations along folds and creases, an area of repaired paper/word loss to center of letter affecting small portions of four words of text, and scattered light soiling, otherwise very good condition. Provenance: Christie’s, June 2003.

Nearly half a century after writing the Declaration of Independence, having settled into retirement at Monticello and begun work on his newly founded University of Virginia, Jefferson received an unexpected letter from an old friend, General Robert Hanna.

His former classmate at the College of William and Mary, Hanna also served bravely in the Revolutionary War, fighting in several key southern battles including Kings Mountain and Cowpens. He went on to become one of Indiana’s pioneering settlers, and in 1816 played a key role in drafting the state’s Constitution. This wonderfully gracious letter is Jefferson’s response to Hanna’s request that he forward President Monroe a petition requesting pensions for widows of veterans. Pleased to assist, Jefferson writes that he immediately did so “with the expression of interest I feel for [it],” believing that Monroe would “not be slow in proving his attention to Revolutionary mothers.” A truly remarkable letter from one of America’s Founding Fathers, delighted to hear from a long-since forgotten fellow patriot. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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From Adams to a key proponent of America’s early Navy 127. John Adams.

Desirable free franked address panel, 5.25 x 3.5, dated and addressed in another hand, “Quincy MA, May 25th, Free, Mathew Carey Esq’re, Philadelphia,” and boldly franked on the left side by the elderly Adams, “J. Adams.” Handsomely double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 10.75 x 15. In fine condition, with a bit of light staining. Carey was an Irish-born American publisher and economist who lived and worked in Philadelphia, and is best remembered for his important magazine The American Museum, which counted the likes of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson among its subscribers. Carey was a strong supporter of a strong American Navy, and he corresponded frequently with John Adams and other statesmen on the topic. A prominently signed free frank boasting an excellent association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

128. James Madison. DS as president, one page, 11.5 x 14.5,

December 5, 1809. A patent issued to Atkinson Farra, who “hath alleged that he has invented a new and useful improvement being a double-bored pendulum Pump.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith and Attorney General Cesar A. Rodney. The white paper seal and portions of the original ribbon remain affixed to the left side. A manuscript page describing the invention is also included. In very good condition, with moderate overall soiling, missing upper right corner tip, and several tape ghosts to edges. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

129. James Madison and James Monroe. Partly-printed DS,

signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of state, one page, 21.25 x 16.75, December 3, 1812. Four-language ship’s papers issued to “James Porter, master or commander of the Brig called Adventure of Baltimore…lying at present in the port of Wilmington N. C. bound for St. Barthelemy and laden with Shingles, Staves, Tar, Turpentine, Rice, Flour, Pork & Bread.” Boldly signed in the center by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Monroe. White seal remains affixed to left side. In very good to fine condition, with small holes, paper loss, and ink erosion to the clerical handwriting; the signatures of Madison and Monroe are clear and unaffected. Notably, the Brig Adventure was captured by the HMS Childers within two weeks of leaving port, on December 16, 1812.

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Diplomatic appointment for an important figure of the Revolutionary War 130. James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. Manuscript DS, signed “James Monroe” as president and “John Quincy Adams” as secretary of state, one page, 9.75 x 15.25, June 25, 1822. President Monroe appoints Henry Dearborn “as our Envoy Extraordinary…at the Court of His Most Faithful Majesty the King of the United Kingdom of Portugal Brazil and Algarves.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Monroe and boldly countersigned by Secretary of State Adams. The white paper seal affixed to the left side is soiled by fully intact. In very good condition, with overall rippling and staining (affecting appearance but not readability), and old tape to the top and bottom edges. Henry Dearborn, an esteemed Revolutionary War soldier, statesman, and former Secretary of War, had served under both George Washington and Benedict Arnold during the war for America’s independence. He would serve as US minister to Portugal until June 1824. A significant association piece, signed by a desirable presidential pair. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Astor cuts a check to James Monroe

131. James Monroe: John Jacob Astor. Manuscript

bank check, 7.75 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed

by John Jacob Astor, payable to James Monroe for $3,400, April 21, 1815. In fine condition, with tiny cancellation holes and toned adhesive to reverse edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

132. John Quincy Adams. Free-franked address panel

accomplished in Adams’s hand, 8.5 x 5.25, addressed to “E. Rockwood Hoar Esqt, Concord, Mass’tts,” and franked in the upper portion, “J. Q. Adams.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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President Jackson dispatches “the Ship called George Washington” on a whaling voyage 133. Andrew Jackson.

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20.5 x 16, January 19, 1836. Four-language ship’s paper issued to “George Gibbs, master or commander of the Ship called George Washington…lying at present in the port of New Bedford, bound for Pacific Ocean and laden with Provisions, Stores and Utensils for a whaling voyage.”

Prominently signed across the center by President Jackson and countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth. The crisp white paper seal affixed to the left side remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with a few edge tears, staining above the signature, and professional reinforcements to intersecting folds on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

134. Andrew Jackson.

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 9.75, March 3, 1831. President Jackson grants James Anderson of Parke County, Indiana, a tract of land “at Crawfordsville, Indiana, containing eighty acres.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by President Jackson and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Elijah Hayward. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with four vertical folds, and scattered light toning and wrinkling. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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135. Martin Van Buren. Partly-printed vellum DS as

president, signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 11.5 x 14.5, November 24, 1837. Scallop-topped ship’s paper issued to “the Brig Cambrian, Barnabus Smith master or commander.”

Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Van Buren and boldly countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth. In very good to fine condition, with a missing seal, light toning along the intersecting folds, and a tear to the upper left edge.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Lieutenant Commander Harrison supplies his troops in 1797 136. William Henry Harrison. Manuscript DS, signed “Wm.

H. Harrison, Lieut: Comm’dr,” one page, 7.25 x 11.75, April 12, 1797. Quartermaster’s receipt headed “Return for Clothing for a Detachment of Troops belonging to the Garrison of Fort Washington,” featuring a neatly drawn table above an itemized list of hats, shoes, blankets, epaulets, and stocks and clasps distributed to Fort Washington troops. In addition, the number of coats, vests, shirts, and linen overalls used by rank is also recorded. Nicely double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 19 x 17.5; the frame has a glass back for viewing the reverse of the document. In very good to fine condition, with evidence of repairs to fold splitting.

Teenaged ensign William Henry Harrison gained his first military experience at Fort Washington (present day Cincinnati) in the Northwest Territory. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1792, and worked closely with ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne during the duration of the Northwest Indian War. After the Americans defeated native forces in 1795, immigration to the region increased. Harrison’s troops, here provisioned with clothing, armaments, and bedding, continued to monitor this important geopolitical crossroads in the spring of 1797. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Taylor forwards news of a captain ready to “take the field against the hostile Indians” 137. Zachary Taylor. ALS signed “Z. Taylor, Lt. Col., U. S. Army Comdg,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, August 22, 1832.

Letter to Captain Thomas Jesup, in full, “Presuming that the Compy Commanded by Capt. Barker might have to take the field against the hostile Indians (in which case it would be necessary for him to be with it, I have caused him to be relieved by Lt. Gwynne as Actg. Asst. Qr. Master at this place, who will continue to perform that duty, until you make some other arrangement.” Matted and framed with two engraved plaques and a portrait of Taylor to an overall size of 23.5 x 20.5. In very good to fine condition, with several intersecting folds, and a tear to the right edge barely touching the text. Known as the ‘Father of the Modern Quartermaster Corps,’ Jesup served 52 years in the military, one of the longest in the history of the United States Army. In 1836, Jesup was placed in command of all US troops in Florida during the Second Seminole War. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 51

“When a politician tells of his love of Union, I am ready to exclaim with St. Paul ‘show me your faith without your works and I will show you my faith by my works’”

138. John Tyler. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 10, April 2, 1832. Letter to Governor James Iredell, Jr.,

of North Carolina. In part: “Your letter covering the sum of one hundred Dollars was received this morning and the credit duly given. I return you my thanks for the remittance. I scarcely ever knew a man of soul and exalted sentiment who was not in want of money, and I have almost concluded from my observation of mankind that the good things of the world belong only to the low, the groveling, and the mean, but then I am check’d in this conclusion, by the fact that these have no share in the love, respect and gratitude of mankind. I am one of those who prefer this last portion, and like yourself enjoy but in a limited degree the good things which money purchases…

We are getting on here after the true dog-hot fashion, faltering much and doing little, and with every prospect before us of a long and protracted session. Professions are abundantly made of attachment to the Union but so far but very feint demonstrations have been made towards the settlement and adjustment of the distracting subject of the Tariff. I have long ceased to regard political professions as any thing, and look only to acts, and when a politician tells of his love of Union, I am ready to exclaim with St. Paul ‘show me your faith without your works and I will show you my faith by my works.’ I am left exceedingly to doubt whether any thing substantial will be done to satisfy the South, but I am not entirely without hope, that hope is founded on the fact that we have in Congress three Candidates for the Vice Presidency setting down the Van Buren party as the fair representatives of their Delphi Oracle. One candidate for the Presidency and the public lands, and if something cannot be made out of these elements, then shall I be deceived. I have regretted to see movements in some of the Southern States towards Baltimore. Now my opinion decidedly is in favor of non-committal. In other words the South should not shew its hand at this time or at any other, prior to the settlement of the Tariff…I for one will not be so very a slave as to choose among our oppressors. Let them battle it amongst themselves. We sustain blows and injuries at the hands of all.

Of the President I have seen but little during the session. His health has been bad during the winter but is now pretty well rested.

His reelection is almost certain and the struggle will be for the succession. What think you of another military chieftain. Be not surprized if Richard M. Johnson should be a formidable aspirant. A patriotic song has been written upon him in Philadelphia, and will take the grand rounds, in which he is looked to as the next President. Things equally strange have occurred and why not this.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Tyler’s hand to “Hon: James Iredell, Raleighm, N. Carolina,” and franked in the upper right, “Free, J. Tyler, U.S.S.” In fine condition, with small splits at fold intersections and some sealrelated paper loss. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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139. Franklin Pierce. ALS signed “Fr. Pierce,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.5, no date. Letter to Benjamin F. Hallett, in full: “I intended to leave the city at 12 o’clock today, but I desire particularly to see you and will wait till 3 p.m. I am at the Bloomfield House. Will you send me word when you come in or call at the Hotel.” Double-matted and framed with a portrait, plaque, and copy of the front side of the letter to an overall size of 17.5 x 27.5. In fine condition, with a small textual smudge to the first page, and writing showing through from opposing sides. Hallett was a Massachusetts lawyer who is best remembered as the first chairman of the Democratic National Committee. In March 1853, President Pierce appointed Hallett as United States District Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Influential 1697 legal reports from Buchanan’s personal library

140. James Buchanan. An important signed book from Buchanan’s legal library: Reports of Edward Coke, Parts V–VII.

London: Printed by the Assigns of Rich, and Edw. Atkins Esquires; for Samuel Keble at the Turks-Head in Fleet-street, and John Walthoe, in Vine-Court, Middle Temple, 1697. Hardcover bound in contemporary leather, 8.5 x 12.75. Signed on the title page in crisp black ink, “James Buchanan”; also evidently signed by two owners prior to him. While the title pages are predominately in French, the text of the work is in French, English, and Latin. Autographic condition: very good to fine, with light staining and creasing to signed page (not affecting Buchanan’s bold signature). Book condition: VG-/None, with significant scattered scuffing and staining to exterior, chipping at spine ends, and the pages in Part VII substantially browned and stained; the pages in Parts V and VI are generally quite clean, and the binding is tight.

Considered to be the greatest jurist of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, Edward Coke is widely remembered for his legal writings, including thirteen volumes of law reports (three of which have been bound together in a single book), and the fourvolume Institutes of the Lawes of England. Writing in the Cornell Law Quarterly, Theodore Plucknett describes Coke’s reports as works of ‘incomparable richness’ which had a ‘profound influence upon the literature, and indeed the substance, of English law.’ Even Francis Bacon, Coke’s rival, wrote in praise of them, saying: ‘Had it not been for Sir Edward Coke’s Reports (which though they may have errors, and some peremptory and extrajudicial resolutions more than are warranted, yet they contain infinite good decisions and rulings over of cases), for the law by this time had been almost like a ship without ballast; for that the cases of modern experience are fled from those that are adjudged and ruled in former time.’ As a matter of precedence in the United States, Sir Edward Coke’s work formed the foundation for justification in nullifying the 1765 Stamp Act, as well as the basis of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, among other significant influences. Aside from the legal importance of the work itself, this book, printed in 1697, exists as one of the oldest volumes signed by an American president in private hands. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Desirable 1839 autograph document from “Stuart & Lincoln”—his first law partnership

141. Abraham Lincoln. Rare ADS, signed “Stuart & Lincoln, p. q.,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 12.5, November 1839. Sangamon County legal document penned entirely in Lincoln’s hand, which concerns a complaint made on behalf of plaintiffs the Neff, Wanton & Co., against Athens storekeeper Josiah Francis, who, on March 13, 1837, purchased $319.21 worth of goods on six months credit, which he failed to pay. On November 4, 1839, Francis agreed to pay an additional $45.45 in restitution for interest and penalties. Lincoln enumerates the history, affirms that the plaintiffs remain unpaid, and concludes: “The said defendant (although often requested so to do) hath not as yet paid the said several sums of money or either of them or any part thereof, but so to do, hath hitherto wholly neglected and refused, and still doth neglect and refuse—to the damage of the said plaintiffs of five hundred dollars and therefore they sue.” In fine condition, with minor paper loss to one edge. Lincoln had met John T. Stuart while serving in the Black Hawk War in 1832, and it was Stuart who first encouraged him to study law. The future president eventually formed his first law partnership with Stuart and they practiced together from 1837 to 1841. The “Stuart & Lincoln” signature is not commonly seen and represents a major point in the career that led Lincoln into politics. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Civil War appointment for a cavalryman-amputee

142. Abraham Lincoln. Civil War-dated partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.25 x 18.5, July 1, 1864.

President Lincoln appoints Robert Lennox as “First Lieutenant in the Second Regiment of Cavalry in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Lincoln, and countersigned

by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The blue War Office seal affixed to the upper left remains partially intact. Handsomely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 25 x 29.5. In very good to fine condition, with partial damage to the blue wafer seal, and heavy intersecting folds, one of which passes horizontally through Lincoln’s signature, which is quite light but completely legible. Lennox, whose promotion was backdated to April 1863, had been wounded in action once at Beverly Ford, Virginia, in June 1863, and again at Smithfield, Virginia, in January 1864, where he lost his left arm. He was then assigned as a mustering and disbursing officer in Michigan in 1864, and at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1865.

Due to the size and fragile nature of this item, it is considered OVERSIZED. Please call RR Auction for a shipping quote. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

Pen made by Lincoln’s childhood writing tutor 143. Abraham Lincoln. Quill pen, 5.5˝ long, made by Abraham Lincoln’s cousin and tutor, Dennis F. Hanks. Pen is tied with green ribbon to a 4.5 x 2 card, with a handwritten statement that reads: “Aug. 1884. This pen was made by Denni [sic] F. Hanks, the man who taught Abraham Lincoln to write.

It is like the one he made for Abe when he gave him his ‘First Lesson.’ Mr. Hanks lives in Charleston, Coles Co. [Illinois] and is 86 years of Age. Presented by S. H. Davis.” The card and pen have been affixed to a 7 x 6 card. In fine condition.

Also included is a handwritten document, 6.25 x 5, signed by six jurors, which reads, in full: “We the Jury agree and find a Verdict in favour of the Defendant.” The third signature is that of Dennis F. Hanks, “D. F. Hanks.” Hanks’ pen was part of the H. W. Fay Collection sold at Riba-Mobley Auctions on October 26, 1985. Starting Bid $200

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“Lincoln has issued his proclamation emancipating the slaves of all States...This makes the prospect for Union more gloomy than ever” 144. Abraham Lincoln. Very rare large broadside of a circular letter issued in North Carolina following Lincoln’s announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, one page, 13.25 x 20, September 24, 1862. The letter was issued by Bryan Tyson, a Unionist North Carolina slaveholder and farm implement manufacturer who waged a one-man war against what he considered equivalent evils: abolition and secession. In the summer of 1862, he published his views in a clandestinely printed volume, Ray of Light: a vicious attack on abolitionists in the North and on the secessionist leadership of the Confederacy, urging an end to the war and an immediate return to the Union to avoid inevitable defeat. Confederate authorities immediately suppressed the work as it reflected the views of many in North Carolina’s Piedmont region who opposed secession. In mid-September, Tyson was arrested and marched off to Raleigh as a conscript—saved from the army only through the intercession of some influential friends.

Very soon after his release, an unrepentant Tyson published the present broadside to promote his suppressed book. Printed in three columns, Tyson urges re-entry into the Union, “provided we can get our rights, as the surest and best mode of putting a stop to this cruel war.” The best course of action, according to Tyson, was to “get an Armistice of some two or three months, and if possible depose Lincoln, and let an election for a new President take place.” In addition to Lincoln’s removal, the abolition sentiment must be “expunged from the Northern people…But in case they are for abolishing slavery; I think it perfectly inconsistent that they should desire a farther Union.” He argues that should the South “drive the enemy completely from our shores; we then reach the Blockade,” and that is something they have not been able to effectively break in seventeen months. “I therefore think we had best take the bull by the horns at once, and advocate the Union upon just and honorable terms while there is… some hope of getting our rights.” But another matter has come up: “Since writing the above Lincoln has issued his proclamation emancipating the slaves of all States that shall be in rebellion against the United States on the first day of January, 1863.

This makes the prospect for Union more gloomy than ever…But I still think it was an act resorted to more for the purpose of putting down the rebellion, than as a special benefit to the African race. Therefore, if we will strike for compromise upon terms already mentioned, I think this thing can be knocked up, and the Union yet saved upon just and honorable terms.” In very good to fine condition, with staining to the margins, and professional repairs and reinforcements on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

145. Abraham Lincoln. Desirable 5 x 7 commemorative albumen print

memorializing Abraham Lincoln as “The Martyr of Freedom,” published in 1865 by Charles Magnus of New York, affixed to a 10.25 x 13.5 mount. This oval print of a famous 1861 photograph shows Lincoln in a three-quarter pose surrounded by a decorative border, topped by an eagle with two American flags. A facsimile signature appears below Lincoln’s image, as do the words, “Sixteenth President of the United States.” In very good to fine condition, with light scattered soiling and minor surface loss to the mount. Starting Bid $200

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146. Abraham Lincoln. Original printed proclamation, 5.5 x 8.75, three pages on two adjoining sheets, dated April 12, 1865. Three proclamations made by President Abraham Lincoln, titled “General Orders No. 50,” concerning military blockades, the collection of duties on imports, the correction of Key West’s status as an open port to commerce, and the privileges and immunity of vessels of war. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

148. Andrew Johnson. Ink signature as president, “Andrew Johnson, June 25th 1867,” on an off-white 4.5 x 4 sheet. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Johnson approves the parole of “a Prisoner of War at Fort McHenry” 147. Andrew Johnson. Manu-

script DS as president, one page, 7 x 8.5, July 13, 1865. In full: “John B. Messick, a Prisoner of War at Fort McHenry will be released upon his parole of honor that he will report when ever called upon, and that he report weekly his whereabouts to the Secretary of War by letter.” Signed at the conclusion by Johnson. Double-matted and framed with an engraved plaque and a portrait to an overall size of 23.25 x 19.25. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Early Civil War letter as Grant prepares for his first battle 149. U. S. Grant. Civil War–dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Brig. Gen. Com.,”

one page, 7.5 x 7, September 17, 1861. Letter to Colonel Leonard Fulton Ross at Fort Jefferson, written from his headquarters at Cairo, Illinois. In full: “Your orders meet with my entire approval. I hope you will see them enforced.” A small edge separation to the lower horizontal fold, light soiling, trimmed edges, and writing a shade or two light, otherwise fine condition. At this early point in the war Grant had just been appointed to his first command post and had established his headquarters in Cairo earlier in September. Two weeks earlier he had led his troops to a peaceful capture of Paducah, Kentucky, which gave the Union control of the mouth of the Tennessee River. He soon met his first test in combat with the Battle of Belmont in November, moving from Cairo across the Mississippi River to attack the Confederate stronghold at Columbus, Kentucky. Grant’s victory in this fight first brought him to the attention of President Abraham Lincoln as one of the few Union officers willing to fight, paving the way for his future as the Union Army’s commanding general. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Grant appoints the “Acting Secretary of the Treasury” 150. U. S. Grant. Un-

common manuscript DS as president, one page, 7.5 x 10, November 4, 1870. President Grant appoints J o n a t h a n F. Hartley as “Acting Secretary of the Treasury, during the temporary absence of Geo. S. Boutwell, Secretary.”

Signed at the conclusion by Grant. In very good to fine condition, with creasing, splitting along the horizontal folds, and a small tear beneath (and not affecting) Grant’s signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 58 | April 11, 2018 | PRESIDENTS AND FIRST LADIES

151. Rutherford B. Hayes and Benjamin Harrison.

Leatherbound autograph album, 7 x 4.25, signed inside in ink by over thirty political figures, very few signed back-to-back, including: Rutherford B. Hayes, Benjamin Harrison, Levi P. Morton, William B. Allison, William E. Chandler, John Sherman, James F. Wilson, Charles Frederick Crisp, Joseph C. S. Blackburn, David B. Henderson, Jonathan P. Dolliver, Alexander M. Dockery, William S. Holman, Nelson Dingley, Jr., Jeremiah Simpson, Sereno E. Payne, Henry H. Bingham, Henry Cabot Lodge, Thomas B. Reed, George D. Perkins, John A. T. Hull, Julius C. Burrows, Walter H. Butler, John J. Seerley, William Cogswell, Thomas Bowman, Joseph D. Sayers, William C. P. Breckinridge, Frederick E. White, John T. Hamilton, Walter I. Hayes, James P. Flick, Clifton R. Breckinridge, and Abner Taylor. A block of toning over a portion of Hayes’s signature, otherwise fine condition. A desirable compilation of 19th–century Washington’s political elite. Starting Bid $200

Supremely rare inaugural photograph signed March 11, 1881

152. James A. Garfield. Magnificent 9.75 x 8.25 mounted albumen photograph of Garfield giving his inaugural address on

the east portico of the US Capitol on March 4, 1881, affixed to a 14 x 12 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink as president, “To Alex Campbell, Jr., With the compliments of J. A. Garfield, Washington, DC, March 11, 1881.” In very good condition, with scattered light staining affecting appearance but not handwriting legibility, and some cracks to mount reinforced with archival tissue on reverse. Accompanied by a letter from Williams College, Garfield’s alma mater, noting that this photograph is reproduced in the biography The Garfield Orbit by Margaret Leech. As Garfield’s tenure in office was cut short by an assassin’s bullet in early July, his autographs signed as president are extremely rare. This extraordinary photograph of a historic moment—a rarity on its own given its large size—is absolutely remarkable and likely unique.

Garfield began preparing for his inaugural address in December, beginning by reading the speeches of his predecessors in chronological order. He found most of them—except Lincoln’s—to be ‘dreary reading,’ and expected his would be the same.

After writing and revising over the course of months, he tore up the speech and rewrote it three days before the inauguration. Despite some of the soaring eloquence that made Garfield known as an inspiring speaker, his inaugural address was grounded in policy and focused on the nation’s issues in agriculture, commerce, currency, and civil service reform. Following the address, Chief Justice Morrison Waite administered the oath of office and Garfield was officially sworn in as the twentieth president of the United States.

Ex. Charles Hamilton, March 1, 1979; sale 118, lot 107. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Congressman Garfield handles the “Oakes Ames matter”—a reference to the Credit Mobilier Scandal 153. James A. Garfield. LS signed “J. A.

Garfield,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9.75, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives letterhead, March 21, 1873.

Letter to the Hon. John Peter Robison, in part: “I have been nearly sick since I reached here—and our little one has been very sick—but we are all getting better now—I have not drawn the extra pay noted in the salary bill and don’t know that I shall do so; but I don’t propose to be driven by the clamor, which the General Assembly & the press are raising on the subject. I wish you would send me a paper occasionally—when anything new appears on the subject—The more I think of it, the more important it seems that I should have a statement from you in reference our conversation in 1868 about the Oakes Ames matter I wish you would write me a letter stating any remembrance of it. Please do so as soon as you can, for I must soon publish what I am to say on the subject.” Includes its original mailing envelope, franked in the upper right by Garfield, “J. A. Garfield, MC.” In fine condition, with heavy intersecting folds; the accompanying free franked envelope is in very good condition, with soiling, creasing, and opening-related paper loss.

In discussing the “Oakes Ames matter” at the close of the letter, Garfield references the famed ‘Credit Mobilier Scandal’—the greatest political storm of the Gilded Age. In 1867, during the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, Congressman Oakes Ames had distributed cash bribes and discounted shares of Credit Mobilier stock to other congressmen in exchange for votes and actions favorable to the Union Pacific Railroad. When this corruption was revealed to the public in 1872, Garfield was among the politicians implicated in accepting stock. Although he was never exactly exonerated from the claims, and Democrats attacked him with talk of the scandal during his run for president in 1880, the Credit Mobilier crisis ultimately had little effect on Garfield’s political career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

154. Chester A. Arthur. Partly-printed DS as president,

one page, 9 x 15.25, December 15, 1884. President Arthur appoints Luther Harrison as “Assistant Commissioner of the General Land Office.” Signed at the conclusion by Arthur, and countersigned by Acting Secretary of the Interior M. L. Joslyn. Lower left bears a Department of the Interior blindstamp. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 29.75 x 26. In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

Due to the size and fragile nature of this item, it is considered OVERSIZED. Please call RR Auction for a shipping quote.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Exceptional portrait of President Cleveland

by C. W. Bell.

155. Grover Cleveland. Tremendous 13 x 16.25 albumen por-

trait of Cleveland in a distinguished bust-length pose, signed in ink as president, “Grover Cleveland, 1894,” affixed to the original 18 x 20.75 studio mount from photographer Charles Milton Bell, who signs the mount in black ink, “C. W. Bell, Washington, D.C.” Bottom edge of photo bears the studio copyright blindstamp. In very good to fine condition, with a strip of toning across the image; and toning, chipping, and adhesive residue to the mount, which could be matted out if so desired. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

156. Benjamin Harrison.

ALS as president signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Executive Mansion letterhead, March 16, 1892.

Letter to Mrs. J. S. Clarkson, in part: “Though the query you gave me of Mr. Clarkson’s condition is not as favorable as I had hoped, yet I was pleased to hear directly…the hopes that he may soon be able to prove the efficiency of the Hot Springs…Mrs. Harrison sends her love to you & yours.” In fine condition, with light edge toning from prior display, and a split to the central horizontal fold.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Harrison’s own hand. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

157. William McKinley. Handsome 5.5 x 7.75 cabinet-style composite photo of William and Ida McKinley and their home by Courtney Studios of Canton, Ohio, affixed to its original 6.75 x 9.75 mount, signed in black ink, “Yours truly, W. McKinley.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Inscribed to a future ‘Bull Moose’ supporter 158. Theodore Roosevelt. Handsome matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 half-length por-

trait of Roosevelt by George Prince, affixed to its original 6.75 x 8.5 studio mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in ink as president, “W. A. Prendergast, Esq., With regards of Theodore Roosevelt, Jan. 21st. 1904.” In fine condition, with a small bit of creasing to the mount’s lower right corner tip. William Ambrose Prendergast was a New York political associate of Roosevelt’s who served as the longtime comptroller of New York City. According to a 1912 article in American magazine, Prendergast was ‘a man who could have been candidate for Governor of New York on the regular Republican ticket, and who was offered the Vice Presidency on the Taft ticket.’ Prendergast instead threw his support behind Roosevelt’s Progressive candidacy, which split the Republican vote and landed Democrat Woodrow Wilson in the White House. An impressive, beautifully signed portrait enhanced by its significant political association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

159. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS,

one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Metropolitan letterhead, September 24, 1916. Letter to George E. Vincent, the president of the University of Minnesota, in full: “I thank you for your courtesy, but it is not possible for me to undertake anything else at present. You may know that I sent a letter to the American Sociological Society last year. At that time it was dealing with pacifism; and I must say that I was rather unfavorably impressed with the society which although composed of those who should be wise leaders of thought, seemed to be almost as inane on the greatest question at issue as ordinary person who have had no chance to think over the matter at all. A Society which treats pacifism as debatable ought to treat adultery as debatable. Now, my dear Mr. Vincent, I wish I could see you personally. If you are in New York, do give me a chance to see you.” Roosevelt makes several emendations and adds two handwritten sentences. In very good to fine condition.

Ex. Walter R. Benjamin Autographs, March 22, 1974. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Signed in the final week of his presidency 160. Theodore Roosevelt. Oval

matte-finish 6 x 8 portrait of the president taken in 1904 by George Prince, affixed to a 10.25 x 13.25 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink as president, “To Augustus W. Bennett, with the regards of Theodore Roosevelt, Feb 26th 1909.” In very good condition, with moderate to heavy overall toning and adhesive remnants to the top edge from previous display, a few dings to the upper right side of the mount, the last letter of the recipient’s name very faded, and slight flaking to ink in the date. This dates to Roosevelt’s final week as president, with William Howard Taft taking over the White House as his successor on March 4, 1909. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Presidential appointment for a American consul at Zanzibar

161. Theodore Roosevelt. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22 x 18, August 15, 1907. President Roosevelt appoints Calvin F. Smith as “Consul of the United States of America at Zanzibar, Zanzibar.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by President Roosevelt and countersigned by Secretary of State Alvey A. Ader. The crisply embossed white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Mounted to a same-size board and in very good condition, with intersecting folds, creasing, and a stain to the lower left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Do what you can for all the heads of the organization, without regard to faction, so long as what they desire you to do is entirely straight” 162. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS as president, two pages, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, July 9, 1906. Letter to Grosvenor A. Porter, a cousin of Edith K. Roosevelt. In full: “The most important thing for you to do is just what you have been doing, that is, so administer your office that all the best people will feel that you are about the best official in the Territory.

It may be that I may be able to secure your confirmation by the Senate without much active support from the Senators from the new State. But if the Senators choose to oppose your confirmation (that is, always provided they are Republicans) it may be very difficult for me to secure it. I would not on any account have you do anything with any politicians that would mean in the smallest degree a deviation from what is right and straight; but I would like to have you identify yourself as far as is proper with the Republican organization, and let it be known that you are delighted to do what you can for all the heads of the organization, without regard to faction, so long as what they desire you to do is entirely straight.” He adds a handwritten closing sentence, “But the last proviso is all important.” Tape-repaired edge separations to the horizontal mailing fold (passing through his very faded last name in the signature), scattered creases, considerable soiling, and adhesive remnants to blank area of the first page, otherwise very good condition. On September 17, 1907, the people of the Indian and Oklahoma Territories voted favorably to combine the two territories to form the State of Oklahoma. Of the seven congressmen they elected—two to the Senate and five to the House of Representatives—only one was a Republican. Roosevelt nominated Porter to be reappointed as US Marshal for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, but it never got out of committee after charges of immorality and misconduct were made; rather than have the nomination rejected, Roosevelt withdrew it entirely. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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163. Theodore Roosevelt. Partial TLS, one page, 8 x 7, no date. The interesting conclusion of a longer letter, in part: “Evidently the Post editorial was written by Wells. The Aiken letters do clearly show that in his letter to the Chronicle he just steered clear of rocks on which he would have foundered had he been entirely frank. I saw Carl Schurz in New York and he mentioned the correspondence between Wells and yourself and spoke most favorably of Wells, so I promptly told him what Bissell had told me, and mentioned that I had informed you of it. It greatly surprised Schurz, and I think completely changed his views. I think you can afford to let the matter rest where it is. There is no use of daring him to a libel suit, though I haven’t the slightest idea that he would venture to go into one.”

In fine condition, with the top of the letter neatly trimmed off. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Limited ‘alumni edition’ of Wilson’s History of the American People 164. Woodrow Wilson.

Signed book: A History of the American People, Volume I. Alumni edition, limited issue, numbered 25/350. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1902. Hardcover, 7 x 10.25, 350 pages. Neatly signed on the colophon in fountain pen, “Woodrow Wilson.” Includes Volumes II and III, both of which are unsigned. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with soiling to exterior, creasing and chips to paper spine labels, bumped corners, a cracked front hinge to the signed volume, a loose tissue guard inside the second volume, and old pencil notations to endpapers. The culmination of a series of articles written for Harper’s, Wilson published the complete five-volume History in 1902; this set includes the first three volumes, with the subtitles ‘The Swarming of the English,’ ‘Colonies and Nation,’ and ‘The Founding of the Government.’ The books are comprehensively illustrated with portraits of the personalities referenced, facsimiles of their handwriting, maps of important locations, and other interesting images. At the time of publication, Wilson had recently been elevated from professor of history and politics at Princeton to president of the university. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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President Wilson recognizes the Sabbath “in the military and naval service of the United States”

165. Woodrow Wilson. General Order regarding the observance of the Sabbath

Day in the US Army and Navy, one page, 5.25 x 8, White House letterhead, January 20, 1918. In full: “The President, Commander-in-chief of the Army and Navy, following the reverent example of his predecessors, desires and enjoins the orderly observance of the Sabbath by the officers and men in the military and naval service of the United States. The importance for man and beast of the prescribed weekly rest, the sacred rights of Christian soldiers and sailors, a becoming deference to the best sentiment of a Christian people, and a due regard for the Divine Will demand that Sunday labour in the Army and Navy be reduced to the measure of strict necessity.

Such an observance of Sunday is dictated by the best traditions of our people and by the convictions of all who look to Divine Providence for guidance and protection, and, in repeating in this order the language of President Lincoln, the President is confident that he is speaking alike to the hearts and to the consciences of those under his authority.” Signed at the conclusion in ink by President Wilson. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, and some light soiling and creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

From Communist China to Belgrade, Roosevelt reflects on “what a really foolishly divided world we live in” 166. Eleanor Roosevelt. TLS, two pages, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, July 9, 1953. Letter to Harry Hooker, FDR’s first law partner and Eleanor’s attorney, in part: “The five weeks in Japan were interesting and I was kept very busy...I think I did a perfectly good job there and I have sent home a couple of articles and hope to send some more but I don’t know how successful I will be in selling any of them.

We spent two days in Hong Kong after leaving Japan and that was a most interesting crossroads of the world, so to speak, with everyone telling you different ideas about the situation in Asia until you knew what all the different people thought and found it difficult to make up your mind where any measure of truth lay. A British general took me to the Frontier and I looked over at the Communist Chinese guards on the other side of the bridge and thought what a really foolishly divided world we live in...In Athens we did a lot of sightseeing. We found it more rewarding to see the ruins of the Acropolis in the afternoon when the light was soft, though it was interesting going with an archaeologist in the morning and being told all the history. We saw our own excavations of the old marker place in Athens. I lunched with the King and Queen and dined at the Embassy and then we went on a motor trip to Delphu and Corinth...On Monday, July 6th, we came on to Belgrade, three days late...we did not leave Belgrade till today so we had a pretty thorough briefing from the Yugoslav people...Sarajevo, where we are now, is a most interesting place with all kinds of influences from conquests and occupations making this a curious part of the world. We will be in Bryony with Tito by the 16th and we leave Yugoslavia on the 21st for Vienna.” Roosevelt makes a couple handwritten corrections. In fine condition, with splitting to fold above but not affecting signature. Ex. Walter R. Benjamin Autographs. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 65

Unique signed manuscript for Gabriel Over the White House 167. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Unusual bound typescript of Gabriel Over the White House as published in New York by Farrar & Rinehart, 1933.

Hardcover, 8.5 x 11, 282 pages. Signed on the title page in fountain pen, “Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with wear to spine. From the estate of screenwriter Carey Wilson, who wrote the screenplay for the film Gabriel Over the White House as well as Ben-Hur and Mutiny on the Bounty; several sections of the text are underlined or circled in pencil, likely done

by Wilson. Financed by FDR supporter William Randolph Hearst and starring Walter Huston, Gabriel Over the White House was released just a few weeks after Roosevelt’s inauguration. Widely controversial and described as a propaganda piece, the film focuses on a president who turns America into a totalitarian state while also solving all of the nation’s problems. Roosevelt, who had even given suggestions to the filmmakers, saw the movie several times and said of it: ‘I think it is an intensely interesting picture and should do much to help.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

168. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Official circular distributed among the Harvard

Class of 1904 regarding their plans to honor the life and family of late President Franklin D. Roosevelt, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 16, 1945. In part: “At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Boston Association of the Class duly held on April 16, 1945, the following resolution was unanimously adopted by a rising vote: Our most distinguished classmate, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, died at Warm Springs, Georgia, on April 12, 1945. He had served as a member of our Class Committee from senior year on. He was a member of the Board of Overseers of Harvard College from 1918 to 1924, Chief Marshall at our Twenty-fifth Reunion in 1929, and the recipient that year of the degree of L. L. D. from Harvard… But rather than record the countless honors that were conferred upon him, or the burdens that he carried so courageously, we, his Harvard classmates, desire to express our admiration for his simplicity and charm; for those characteristics that generated so naturally the idea of the reception of his classmates at the White House; for those qualities manifested in his love of the sea and of sailing and fishing; for his warm humanity, his abounding faith and his Christian fortitude…It was then Voted: To approve the action of the Class Officers / (a) in sending, with the most affectionate sympathy of the Class, red roses to Mrs. Roosevelt at Hyde Park; (b) in sending to the Warm Springs Foundation, which was so close to our classmate’s heart, the sum of $502 from the Class Fund representing a gift from the 502 living members of the Class.” In fine condition, with faint toning and intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

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169. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 30, 1934. Letter to Wentworth Bacon of Canoe Hill Farm in Millbrook, New York, in full: “Many thanks for your note. I am glad you had a chance to see Breck Long and also to know that he is thinking of coming home for a vacation this autumn. I hope to have the pleasure of seeing you this summer when I get back to Hyde Park.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

The recipient, Wentworth Bacon, was a Dutchess County neighbor and acquaintance of FDR. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

‘The Buck Stops Here!’

170. Harry S. Truman. Unique pairing of items

signed by Truman: a Series 1935 D silver certificate one-dollar bill, signed on the left side in fountain pen, “Harry S. Truman”; and a TLS as president, signed “H.S.T.,” one page, 5.5 x 8.25, White House letterhead, July 19, 1948, to Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder, in full: “Thanks for yours of the fifteenth, enclosing me a copy of the correspondence between you and Mr. Dodge, of The Detroit Bank. It certainly is interesting reading.” Nicely matted and framed with a photo and Truman’s famous motto, ‘The Buck Stops Here!,’ to an overall size of 19 x 22. In overall fine condition, with light overall toning. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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President Truman signs a White House ‘first day cover’

172. Harry S. Truman. Impressive matte-finish 10 x 13

171. Harry S. Truman. Uncommon White House ‘first day cover,’ 6.75 x 4.75, postmarked May 19, 1947, signed in black ink by President Truman. In fine condition, with a bit of light soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

portrait of Truman in its original 15.5 x 19.5 presentation mat, signed and inscribed on the mat in fountain pen, “To Miss Jean Tennyson, in appreciation of her services to hospitalized veterans, Harry S. Truman.” Framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 19.5. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing to the mat.

Jean Tennyson was an operatic soprano and noted patron of the arts. Following World War II, she founded the Artists Veterans Hospital Programs of the Musicians Emergency Fund, which presented concerts for patients in veterans hospitals.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

173. Harry S. Truman and Richard Nixon. Signed book: Report

of the Commission on the Renovation of the Executive Mansion.

First edition. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office, 1952.

Hardcover, 8.5 x 11.25, 109 pages.

Signed on separate free end papers in fountain pen, “Harry S. Truman,” and in blue ballpoint, “Dick Nixon.”

In fine condition. A desirable report on the rebuilding of the White House during the Truman administration, signed by two of its influential occupants. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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On vacation in the French Riviera, Jackie relays her desire to pull her husband “away from politics & the gloomy Cape”

174. Jacqueline Kennedy. Exceptional ALS in pencil signed “xxx, Jackie,” three pages on two sheets, 8.25 x 10.5, postmarked August 1955. Letter to her mother Janet Auchincloss, in full: “How can I ever thank you enough for my heavenly birthday letter—you don’t know how much it meant—or how much it made being far away from home feel like a birthday—& especially when I know the frenzy you are in now—it was so sweet of you to write it—& my fabulous check—I have bought the most beautiful thing with it for our new house—2 enormous black & gold tea caddies with green marbleized tops to be used as end tables—they are heaven—Lee discovered them this winter & I was longing for them all the time—who would ever have thought I would get them for a birthday present. Thank you so so much Mummy—you always have made occasions out of things birthdays—Easter etc. & you never realize how important that is until you are far away—Your letters came in the evening—& that night—all dressed up in evening clothes to go to the Aldriches dinner for the Dillons—Lee & Michael produced a bottle of champagne & gave me this sweet drawing in a gold & satinwood frame—its ink & watercolor—a pink pavilion & a dreamy man in a pink coat on a horse standing in a brook nearby. We left for Paris the next morning. Michael drove as there was room for no one in the car once we had the bags in. We stayed at Solanges flat—she & Henri & child are all away—had driven with Cleveland Amory & wife the first nite & collapsed & ate oeuf durs by ourselves the 2nd.

Then we flew to Nice Sat nite, got to the flat about 1 am—all the lights went out—but luckily Michael was already there & helped to get bags in. It is just a dream—tiny but a delicious terrace—we’ve only been here 2 days & today is rainy—but yesterday we lay in the boiling sun—got up at 730 to go to market & had tomatoes & paté & cheese & vin rosé on our terrace for lunch.

Jacques Prevert the existentialist poet has the terrace below us & Michael said the afternoon he got there—guess who was having tea with Prevert—Picasso. Michael kept staring over the terrace & they smiled sickly at each other—We will start calling up people tomorrow—We were so lilly white we wanted to hide for a day. The last I heard from Jack a phone call the nite before we left London. He was still coming. I pray he is—because I have the most beautiful peaceful fall mapped out for him—away from politics & the gloomy Cape—if only he feels well enough to stay over here maybe he’ll get his strength back. I suppose I will miss Nini’s party. I can’t believe it as it never occurred to me that I would—it seems so far away & I was sure I wouldn’t come over & I’d go back, then your letter brought me to my senses with a jolt—I am really miserable about that. I know it will be a dream evening, & worth all the furor before—how could it help but be at Hammersmith—& with the people who will be there for tennis week & the trouble you’ve taken—Lee & I will dance a sad little waltz together at midnight in some fisherman’s café Aug 12 & drink a toast to Nim—& you! So many many thanks again Mummy for all my lovely birthday—& so many thanks & love to Uncle Hugh too—I will write again soon.” Jackie adds a small overhead plan sketch of the interior of her flat. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, and scattered creasing, heavier near the bottom. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Jackie’s own hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 69

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President Kennedy’s ‘victory map’ used during the Cuban Missile Crisis 175. John F. Kennedy.

John F. Kennedy’s personal ‘victory map’ of Cuba used during the Cuban Missile Crisis, measuring 55 x 21 (irregularly trimmed, in two sheets once taped together at the center), featuring eight types of sticker symbols applied to the surface, representing Soviet MiG fighter jets, Komar-class missile boats, IL-28 bombers, SS-4 missiles, SSM-Cruise missiles and nuclear storage sites. The intelligence represented by this map was supplied by U-2 spy planes, confirming President Kennedy’s worst fears of an increasing Soviet military presence just one hundred miles away from the American coast. The map is marked “Secret” in the lower left and upper right corners. A two-page key paperclipped to the upper right corner, headed “MRBM-IRBM Status of Cuban Missiles,” dated October 27, 1962, summarizes the Soviet military buildup, listing sites, enumerating number of launchers and missiles, and completion status. In fine condition, with tape stains to edges.

Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance, in full: “This ‘victory map’ was given to me about twenty years ago by Robert McNamara, the secretary of defense during the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962. During a meeting at his office, McNamara described for me the pressure President John Kennedy was under from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to order an attack on Soviet targets in Cuba. McNamara said the president pored over this map before deciding to delay the attack.

The map shows the position of every Soviet missile, bomber and fighter jet and nuclear storage facility in Cuba as of noon on Saturday, October 27, 1962. This was the most dangerous moment of the Cuban Missile Crisis. October 27 was the day the crisis came within hours, even minutes, of triggering a war between the United States and Soviet Union. That morning, a Soviet anti-air missile shot down a U-2 spy plane on a photo reconnaissance mission over Cuba. Many years later, the Cubans claimed Fidel Castro himself pushed the button to fire the missile.

Later that afternoon, two U.S. destroyers dropped depth

charges on a Soviet submarine. At last minute, the Soviet captain surfaced his submarine, his other option being to launch his missiles against the U.S. mainland. When the sun set that evening, McNamara wondered if he’d be alive to see the following Saturday’s sunset. Kennedy’s ExCom meet three times on this Saturday. The Joint Chiefs of Staff pushed for an air strike against the Soviet missile sites and other targets.

Had Kennedy given the order, this map shows the nine Soviet targets U.S. warplanes would have bombed. But overnight, everything changed.

Relying on a letter from Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to President Kennedy, Attorney General Robert Kennedy and Soviet ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin hammered out a deal. The Soviets agreed to withdraw their missiles and other offensive weapons in return for the U.S. pledging not to invade Cuba.

The U.S. secretly promised to remove obsolete missiles from Turkey. The nine targets on the map became the weapons the U.S. forced out of Cuba. When Kennedy presented the map to McNamara, he called it the ‘victory map.’ During my meeting with McNamara, he said this was the only time he ever heard Kennedy say anything that sounded like gloating about how the crisis ended.”

In the annals of the Cold War, no event is more talked about and debated than the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 16, 1962 to October 28, 1962. It is considered the closest the world has ever come to nuclear war. This amazing map dates to the penultimate day of the crisis—October 27th, a day that saw an American pilot shot down over Cuba. Had Kennedy given the order to attack, this map shows the nine Soviet targets that American fighters would have bombed. Finally, a deal was brokered between Kennedy and Khrushchev (through Robert Kennedy and Anatoly Dobrynin) in which the Soviets would dismantle their missiles and installations in Cuba, in exchange for US removal of missiles from Turkey and a pledge to never invade Cuba. A truly remarkable, museum-quality Kennedy piece. Starting Bid $2500

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Meet-and-greet with JFK and Tokens guitarist Joe Venneri 176. John F. Kennedy. Vintage matte-finish 11 x 13.75 photo of Kennedy shaking hands with Joe Venneri at a function, with both gentlemen wearing name tags, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “To Joe Venneri, with warm regards, John F. Kennedy.” Photo is affixed to a slightly larger mount. In fine condition, with slight irregular ink adhesion to the signature and inscription. Accompanied by a copy of a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Venneri was a member of the musical group The Tokens, best known for their 1961 chart-topping single ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight.’ A fabulous oversized photo with a unique musical association.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

177. John F. Kennedy. Typed speech draft hand-

corrected by Senator John F. Kennedy, two pages, 8.5 x 11, dated and titled “New York Herald Tribune Excerpt—Oct. 29, 1957 on Communist Situation in Kerala.” Kennedy has added three words in pencil to the upper left corner of the first page, “After page 7,” with additional ink emendations presumed to be in another hand. Drafted during Kennedy’s tenure as a Democratic Senator, the speech focuses on the impoverished Communist situation in Kerala, in part: “It has a higher rate of literacy (around 40 per cent) than any state in India. Yet more than 1,250,000 of Kerala’s people are chronically unemployed. Unemployment and food are the state’s gravest problems, and any government that can solve them is assured of a long term of office. No solution is in sight. Wages are miserable. An unskilled laborer, for instance, receives the equivalent of thirty-two cents daily, a primary schoolteacher from twelve to twenty-four dollars monthly. The Communists won their election success here against a Congress party machine that had been discredited by corruption, nepotism and inefficiency. The Communists have made mistakes since taking office, but it must be said that they have given the state a more honest and hardworking administration than their predecessors.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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178. John F. Kennedy. Two original

color photos: a glossy 10 x 8 full-length photo of President Kennedy standing in the Oval Office next to Connecticut Congressman-at-Large Benjamin F. Grabowski and his administrative assistant William J. Scully, with a foreboding rifle hanging on the wall in the background; and a semi-glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of the same scene. Reverse of both are stamp-dated September 11, 1963, bear “A Kodak Paper” watermarks, and are stamped: “Robert H. Knudson, The White House.” In overall very good to fine condition, with rippling and emulsion irregularities to the horizontal photo, and some light surface impressions to the vertical photo. Starting Bid $200

179. John F. Kennedy. Signed book:

Profiles in Courage. Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1956. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 266 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint, “To Sylvia Helmrich, with my best wishes, John Kennedy.” Autographic condition: very good, with a strip of toning to the right side, and dampstaining to the top and bottom, slightly impinging on the inscription. Book condition: VG-/VG-, with dampstaining and soiling to exterior (most substantially to spine), dampstaining to textblock edges (heavier to the rear), and various chips, tears, creases, and soiling to the dust jacket (which is otherwise entirely intact). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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The personal diary of the Kennedy White House nanny 180. Kennedy Family: Maude Shaw. The per-

sonal diary of Maud Shaw, official White House nanny during the Kennedy administration, which details the development of Caroline and John Kennedy as infants and toddlers between the years 1957 and 1962. The diary, which measures 5 x 7.25 and contains 22 handwritten pages, covers the emergence of teeth, first steps, first words, illnesses, and a detailed record of their nutritional intake. Regarding Caroline, she notes in July–August 1959, “Says Da-Da, laughs very loudly, play pat-a-cake.” Most notably, under the first entry for John, “born 25th November 1960,” Shaw notes that he was two weeks premature, adding: “Weight 6 lbs. 3 ozs, slow gaining weight, put on full strength Simalax a Beef, 3 times daily at 4 weeks, I look on John, 28th Feb. 1961.” In March 1962, she notes that John is “repeating words after me—very well.” Accompanying the diary are four ALSs addressed to Shaw by a young Caroline, circa 1965–1967, two of which are postcards, illustrating the warm relationship Shaw shared with the Kennedy children in the years immediately following their untimely departure from the White House. One letter, on Antigua, West Indies letterhead, in part: “Thank you so much for The Finding Out Treasury. It is so good. I read about how Smallpox Vaccination was invented. It was very interesting. I didn’t have time to read anything else as I was busy opening presents. John loves his book too.” Another letter, postmarked March 26, 1967, in full: “I miss you. We are in Mexico now. It is beautiful!” A third letter, postmarked January 1, 1966, in full: “Thank you very much for the pink thing (I don’t know what to call it) and the picture frame. I have it here in Switzerland.” In overall fine condition.

With a resume that featured nanny positions in England, Iran, and Egypt, Shaw was hired by the Kennedys in 1957 to care for the newborn Caroline while JFK was still a senator. Shaw remained in the Kennedys’ employ for more than seven years and became one of the most trusted, and evidently adored, adult influences on the closely protected Kennedy children. Held in such high regard by the Kennedys, Shaw was given her own private quarters in the White House, where she could be reached at a moment’s notice. When the president and first lady were tasked with other matters, Shaw became the fixed parental figure, and it was Shaw who ultimately informed five-year-old Caroline that her father had died. Shaw detailed her service in the memoir White House Nannie: My Years with Caroline and John Kennedy, Jr., published in 1966. A one-of-a-kind window into the private lives of the most fabled First Family in American history. Starting Bid $300 74 | April 11, 2018 | PRESIDENTS AND FIRST LADIES

Autobiographical voice memos

by Vice President Nixon

181. Richard Nixon. Unique collection of eight flexi-disc recordings made by Vice President Richard Nixon for conservative

columnist Ralph de Toledano, an associate editor of Newsweek who was writing Nixon’s biography. Also included is a first edition copy of Nixon by Toledano, hardcover with dust jacket, published by Henry Holt in 1956, signed and inscribed on the first free end page by the author, “For Barney Nover, greetings! Ralph de Toledano.” Nover was a columnist and editorial writer for the Washington Pose from 1936–1947, and the Washington bureau chief for the Denver Post from 1947–1971.

The eight flexi-disc dictaphone recordings, which were made by Nixon as dictated memos for his secretary to type up and send to Toledano, are held in five envelopes, four of which have been numbered in pencil by Nixon, “1” through “4.” On the back of the “2” envelope, Nixon also writes, “piano at parties.” The unnumbered envelope bears a secretarial pencil notation, “Ralph de Toledano, Record #4, 11-15-55.” These recordings total just over two hours, and in them he touches upon the following subjects: the 1946 Voorhis campaign, Joe McCarthy’s tactics, the Marshall Plan, his college record, public speaking, favorite political figure (Woodrow Wilson), music, Communists, heckling, goodwill trips, his 1950 Senate campaign, Eisenhower’s support, why Democrats dislike him, the Hiss case, journalism, his ancestry and Irish Quakers, why he went to Duke, freedom of criticism and speech, J. Edgar Hoover, his wife Pat’s upbringing and religion, his military service in WWII, the famous ‘Checkers’ speech, and the situation in Indo-China.

In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a complete transcript of the recordings. A historic, primary-source autobiographical record of Nixon’s thoughts on a multitude of topics, both personal and political. Starting Bid $200

182. George W. Bush. Souvenir typescript of President Bush’s historic

statement on September 11, 2001, two pages, 5 x 8.25, mock White House letterhead, 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. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation.” In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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notables Declaration of Independence Rare twice-signed handwritten letter home from England while fighting the 1765 Stamp Act 247. Benjamin Franklin. Two

ALSs written consecutively on both sides of a single sheet, both signed “B. Franklin,” 7.75 x 12.5, May 23, 1765. The first, addressed “Dear Madam,” in part: “The Bearer, Mrs. Rollof being quite a stranger in Philadelphia I hope you take the liberty of recommending her to your Civilities & requesting you could favour her with your Advice and Countenance, particularly on the Business to follow among us.

She is recommended to me by Persons of worth here, as a woman of unspotted reputation and every way deserving the Friendship of those who know her. I therefore make no Apology as if this was giving you Trouble because I know that affording you an opportunity of doing this As Kindness to good people, is one way of obliging you.”

The second, written directly below the first and continuing onto the reverse, is addressed to his wife, in part: “The Bearer, Mrs. Rollof goes to Philadelphia, with a view of following her Business there which is that of a Mantle-Maker. She is recommended here by Persons of worth as a woman of Reputation, and in every way deserving the Countenance and Friendship of those that know her. As such I recommend her to you and to Sally and I know you will do everything in your power by your Advice and Recommendation to promote and serve her.” In very good condition, with partial separations to central horizontal fold, two large repaired tears extending from the bottom edge through portions of the text, light soiling and staining, a block excised from the lower left corner, and overall writing a few shades light. Accompanied by a handsome custom-bound presentation folder.

Originally sent to London to petition the king to make Pennsylvania a Royal colony rather than a proprietary province, Franklin’s mission shifted focus with Parliament’s passing of the Stamp Act in March of 1765, set to take effect in November. With his strong opposition to the Act he emerged as the leading spokesman for American interests in England, and his efforts helped build support for its repeal a year later. A precursor to the Townshend Acts and the Tea Act, the Stamp Act reverberated over the course of the next decade in the slogan ‘no taxation without representation,’ the driving force behind the Revolution. A fantastic twicesigned piece from an important time in America’s journey towards independence. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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248. Josiah Bartlett. Physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1729–1795) who served as that state’s governor from 1790 to 1794. Partly-printed ADS, signed twice, “Josiah Bartlett,” one page, 7.5 x 12.25, February 18, 1779. Land agreement between John Judkins, John Calef, and Samuel Philbrick, all of Kingstown in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, filled out entirely in Josiah Bartlett’s hand. In part: “I John Judkins…For and in Consideration of the Sum of fifty Pounds, truly paid by John Calef Esqr and Samuel Philbrick yeoman… the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have given, granted, bargained, sold…Two certain pieces of Land lying & being in Kingstown.” Signed twice at the conclusion by Bartlett, both as a witness and as justice of the peace. In very good condition, with a few old tape repairs, and nearly complete (repairable) separations along the fragile intersecting folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Fabulous war-dated signature of the most prominent Declaration signer

249. John Hancock. Bold and lengthy Revolutionary War–

dated ink signature, “You will Excuse this Trouble, & believe me with much Respect, Gentlemen, Your most obed’t Serv’t, John Hancock,” on an off-white 6.5 x 2.5 slip clipped from the close of a letter, with the clipped address in Hancock’s own hand, “13th Jan’y 1781,” affixed to the left side. Nicely doublematted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 12.5 x 14. In fine condition, with scattered small stains. A wonderful, large example of Hancock’s signature, enhanced by the addition of a few lines of his handwriting. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Pre-Revolutionary War bill of ading filled out and signed by Hancock 250. John Hancock. Partly-printed third-person ADS, signed within the text, “John Hancock,” one page, 8.75 x 4.5, September 6, 1769. A bill of lading, mostly filled out

by Hancock, in part: “Shipped by the Grace of God, in good Order and well Condition’d, by John Hancock…in and upon the good Ship called the Pratt whereof is Master, under God, for this present Voyage Jonathan Freeman and now riding at Anchor in the Harbour of Boston and by God’s Grace bound for London.” Signed at the conclusion

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

251. 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’s Heyward, Jr.,” one page, 12 x 7.75, September 5, 1787. Summons issued to the sheriffs of South Carolina, ordering Robert Shand to be brought “before the Justices of the Said State, at the Court of Common Pleas, to be holden at Charleston… to answer to Joseph Elliott…in a plea of Trespass.” Boldly signed in the upper right by Heyward. The white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains intact. Nicely double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 29 x 16. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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252. Robert Morris. Important financier who signed the

Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution (1734–1806). Partly-printed DS, signed on the reverse, “Rob’t Morris,” one page, 7.25 x 4, May 8, 1795.

Promissory note in which John Nicholson promises to pay Robert Morris $2500 three years later. Boldly endorsed on the reverse by Morris. In fine condition, with paper loss to the bottom and slight ink erosion to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce large document by the Maryland signer 253. William Paca. Signer of

the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1740–1799) who served in the Continental Congress from 1778 to 1782. Manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Paca,” one page, 19.5 x 13, October 27, 1783. As governor of Maryland, Paca grants Jacob Parker the “Tract or Parcel of Land called Forest Grove” in Worcester County. Prominently signed in the left margin by Governor William Paca and countersigned by Chancellor John Rogers. In very good to fine condition, with light staining and toning, paper loss at fold intersections, and the seal detached but present; Paca’s signature is in the clear, and unaffected by any flaws. In his 1995 reference History Comes to Life, Kenneth Rendell places Paca’s autograph material into the ‘rare’ category among the Signers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Signed in the “7th year of American Independence” 254. John Penn. Signer of the Declaration of Independence

and the Articles of Confederation as a representative of North Carolina (1741–1781). Endorsement signature, “J. Penn att’o,” on the reverse of a partial manuscript legal document, one page, 6.25 x 6.5, 1783. Partial legal document from Warren County, North Carolina, ordering the sheriff to bring Henry Alston before “the Justices of our County Court.” The document closes by describing the date as “the 7th year of American Independence, 1783.” Boldly endorsed on the reverse by Penn as an attorney.

In fine condition, with two minor chips to the bottom edge. In his 1995 reference History Comes to Life, Kenneth Rendell places Penn’s autograph material into the ‘very rare’ category among the Signers. A fine example which notably makes mention of America’s independence. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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American Leaders and Politicians Massachusetts Bay order from 1747 concerning tax adjustments for “Negro, Indian and Molatto Servants” 255. Massachusetts Bay Colony. Partly printed broadside from the “Province of the Massachusetts Bay,” headed with British Coat of Arms with flanking “G. II” and “R,” one page, 7.5 x 12.25, August 12, 1747. Issued by William Foye, the treasurer and receiver-general of Massachusetts, the decree requires “the Select–Men or Assessors of the Town or District of Swansey and Shawamett” to assess the sum of “four hundred & nineteen pounds five shillings set on your Town or District.” The instructions on how to assess the taxes, in part: “Assess all rateable Male Polls above the Age of Sixteen Years… the Incomes or Profits, which any Person or Person…do or shall receive from any Trade, Faculty, Business or Employment whatsoever…to estimate Negro, Indian and Molatto Servants proportionately as other Personal Estate, according to your found Judgment and Discretion.” Upper left retains original paper seal. In very good condition, with scattered light staining and some old repairs to tears. Starting Bid $200

Scarce handwritten plea by the ‘president for a day’ 256. David Rice Atchison. American politician (1807–1886) best remembered as the subject of a controversy over whether, as president pro tempore of the Senate, he technically served one day as US president in 1849 when Zachary Taylor declined to be inaugurated on the Sabbath. Though the unusual circumstances have since been widely analyzed and the notion of Atchison’s presidency discounted, the legend of his ‘tenure’ has become an enduring fixture of American political folklore.

Partial ADS, signed “Atchison Atto for Defe,” one page, 7 x 10.25, no date. Final page of a plea in a libel and slander suit written by Atchison on behalf of his client, in part: “The said Plaintiff charged with stealing were at the time and one will by nature, and of which and upon which the Plaintiff could not have committed and said Defendant that he did not intend to by the speaking and publishing the said words to impute the Plaintiff with the crime of larceny or any other crime only a little impropencity in the way of trespass and of this he the said Defendant puts himself upon.” Matted and framed with a plaque and portrait to an overall size of 19 x 17. In very good to fine condition, with faint toning along three horizontal folds, and some scattered ink stains. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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With tensions rising on the high seas, Hamilton signs off on an embargo against Great Britain 257. Alexander Hamilton. Significant DS, signed “A. Hamilton, Sec’y of the Treas’y,” one page, 6.75 x 9.5, April 18, 1794.

Printed act from the Third Congress of the United States, in full: “Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, in Congress assembled, That the present Embargo be continued, and every regulation concerning the same shall be in full force until the twenty fifth day of May next.”

Approved by Speaker of the House Frederick Muhlenberg, Vice President John Adams, and President George Washington, this act renewed an embargo ‘on all ships and vessels in the ports of the United States bound for any foreign port or place,’ which was primarily directed against Great Britain. In fine condition, with trivial paper loss to the lower left corner tip.

By a joint resolution of Congress on March 26, 1794, an embargo was laid for thirty days on all ships and vessels in ports of the United States bound for any foreign port or place. Two subsequent resolutions—one on April 2nd, and then this one on April 18th—extended the measure. There were two immediate causes of the embargo: the British order in council of November 6, 1783, which placed a virtual blockade on the French islands of the Caribbean; and reports of a belligerent speech given by Lord Dorchester to the Indian tribes in hostility with the United States.

The goal of the embargo was to restrict the flow of provisions to the British fleet in the West Indies, though the effects applied equally to the French. Hamilton feared war with Great Britain, and the increasing tension between nations culminated in John Jay’s mission to secure a peace with England. With Hamilton’s support, the agreements in the Jay Treaty were achieved in November 1794. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

258. Oliver Wolcott, Jr. LS signed “Oliv: Wolcott,” one page, 7.25 x 9.75, March 14, 1800. Letter to Thomas Perkins, the Massachusetts Commissioners of Loans, in part: “I have directed the Treasurer of the United States, to remit to you, One hundred & fifteen thousand dollars, in a draught on the Office of Discount and Deposit at Boston—to be applied by you, towards discharging the Interest which will become payable the first of the ensuing Month.” Reverse of the second integral page franked along the edge, “Free Oliv: Wolcott,” and addressed and docketed in another hand. Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with a strip of toning along the left edge. Accompanied by an engraving of Wolcott. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Activists and Social Leaders Dr. King applauds “the tremendous job you did in making the Hall of Fame Dinner honoring Jackie Robinson a great success” 259. Martin Luther King, Jr. Amazing TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Southern

Christian Leadership Conference letterhead, August 24, 1962. Letter to Mrs. Marian B. Logan, in part: “Albany, Georgia has spent a great deal of our energies and resources but not enough to have us overlook the tremendous job you did in making the Hall of Fame Dinner honoring Jackie Robinson a great success. Some of the monies raised have already been put to work in Albany in a Voter-Registration Drive that is in progress at this very moment. When the books close there on October 1st, you will have shared through your efforts to free the people of Albany from the shackles of segregation and discrimination. Our Annual Convention meets in Birmingham, September 25–28. Please consider this our personal invitation to attend.”

Beautifully and boldly signed at the conclusion by Martin Luther King, Jr., as president of the SCLC, and countersigned by Wyatt Tee Walker as director. Handsomely corner-mounted, matted, and framed with the original mailing envelope and a photo of King and Robinson to an overall size of 16 x 35. In fine condition. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services (conservatively grading the autograph a “9”), JSA, and University Archives. Also includes Logan’s original program for the Jackie Robinson SCLC Hall of Fame dinner discussed in this letter, held at the Waldorf-Astoria on July 20, 1962, signed inside in ballpoint by Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA for the Rockefeller signature.

This remarkable, historically significant letter blends sports with the Civil Rights Movement to create a unique and important piece. In a radio interview with Larry King, Dr. Martin Luther King once said: ‘I am not the founder of the Civil Rights Movement. The founder of the Civil Rights movement is Jackie Robinson.’ Robinson’s courageous breaking of baseball’s color barrier in 1947 introduced America to a new generation of athletes and kickstarted an era of desegregation: seven years later, the Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education to end ‘separate but equal’ public schools, and a year after that struck down segregated bus systems following the Montgomery Bus Boycotts, led by Rosa Parks and Dr. King. Despite this slow progress, black Americans continued to struggle under “the shackles of segregation and discrimination” in 1962.

The SCLC Hall of Fame dinner, given in Robinson’s honor and attended by the legendary ballplayer on July 20, 1962, raised funds for the Albany Movement, a drive in Georgia to register voters and further end segregation in public spaces. Robinson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown just three days later. Marian Bruce Logan, who worked as Martin Luther King, Jr.’s ‘right arm’ in the New York area, aided in the planning of the dinner. Logan was the only northern board member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and later became the New York City Commissioner of Human Rights. A truly spectacular, boldly signed letter by Dr. King—and perhaps the only privately held MLK correspondence mentioning the heroic Jackie Robinson. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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“You are part of the new hope of the world” 260. Helen Keller. TLS, four pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.5, January 26, 1923. Lengthy letter offering advice to a group of students, in part: “You will readily understand that the task of reading hundreds of letters through the slow medium of the manual alphabet is no light one, and that my secretary uses her judgment as to those which shall be spelled out to me…I wish I knew the right word of encouragement to say to my student-friends who are so soon to leave the carefully planned routine of their school days to begin their Great Adventure in a world where the unexpected is always happening…For a time we hold fast to our ideals…most of us succumb to the fatal maladies of the present day, materialism and standardization. We surrender our individuality, our freedom, our aspirations, and retire within the walls of sanctioned opinion and comfortable habits. In course of time, we, in turn, become the respectable custodians of accepted creeds, institutions and traditions…If we cannot harmonize the practical affairs of life with our highest youthful ideals, there are great disasters ahead of us…The hope of humanity is in the young people who are now taking their places in the world’s work…You are part of the new hope of the world…May the spirit of justice and liberty move you to great deeds.” In fine condition, with rusty paperclip impressions to the top edge, and a bit of light staining. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“I was in Washington, D.C. and heard Dr. King’s ‘I have a Dream’ speech” 261. Rosa Parks. ALS, one page, 6.5 x 9.75, July 6, 1994. Remarkable letter about Martin Luther King, Jr.’s most famous speech, in part: “I was in Washington, D.C. and heard Dr. King’s ‘I have a Dream’ speech. The large crowd of listeners gave him a great applause. It was a wonderful experience.” Nicely double-matted and framed with a photo of Parks with Martin Luther King, Jr., in the background to an overall size of 23.25 x 18.5. In fine condition.

Parks would become forever ingrained in American history when, on December 1, 1955, the 42-year-old black seamstress refused to give up her seat to a white person on an Alabama bus. Her unfair arrest for disorderly conduct kickstarted the Montgomery Bus Boycott, led by a thenunknown Martin Luther King, Jr. The influential boycott, which ended a year later with the Supreme Court’s striking down segregated bus laws, resulted in King’s emergence as a bona fide leader of the Civil Rights Movement. King’s activism came to a climax with the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in August 1963, where he delivered his iconic ‘I Have a Dream’ speech. Prior to his speech, Rosa Parks was introduced in a tribute to ‘Negro Women Fighters for Freedom’ on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. A superb, historically significant letter connecting activist icons. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 88 | April 11, 2018 | NOTABLES

The poetic pacifist at the turn of the century: “It is night. At this hour even deeper, blacker night than usual” 262. Bertha von Suttner. Czech-Austrian

pacifist and novelist (1843–1914) who became the first woman awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905. Lengthy AMS in pencil, signed at the top, “Bertha v. Suttner,” ten pages, 8.25 x 13.25, no date but circa 1901. Complete draft for a political essay written for a magazine, entitled “Was ich Dammern Sehe [What I See at Dawn].” In part (translated): “It is night. At this hour even deeper, blacker night than usual.

Because it is black clouds have massed in the firmament and in the lowlands and ravines rise to smoldering fumes. I speak of our present. To proceed without metaphors: we are instantly surrounded by events and conditions which are dripping with ugliness and baseness, of misery and dangers. How leaps ready predators, with outstretched claws, so are the so-called civilized countries in Europe today…Africa, trampled by tenfold superiority, two republics to the ground, you defended to the last man home, a devastated burned hut-and nobody, nobody who came mediator, merciful to their aid…In spite of everything: the soil is rich and beautiful with each passing day. Three fairies-science, art, technology-spread, from inexhaustible cornucopia, always new treasures out of order-if it goes on like this-to transform the vale of tears into a paradise.” Suttner makes several emendations throughout the text. In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, scattered soiling, and numerous small edge tears. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Businessmen

263. John Jacob Astor. Businessman who was the first

prominent member of the Astor family and the first multimillionaire in the United States (1763–1848). Bank of the United States check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Astor, “John Jacob Astor,” payable to “No. 1” for $130, July 2, 1792. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Walter on the passing of his brother, Bill Davidson 264. Harley-Davidson: Walter Davidson. Engineer and business executive (1876–1942) who, along with his brothers William and Arthur and friend William Harley, founded the famed Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 1903 and served as its first president, a post he retained until his death. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 7.25, Harley-Davidson Motor Co. letterhead, May 19, 1937. Letter to Gene Walters, in full, “Thank you very much for your very kind letter of condolence for the passing of Bill Davidson. All you dealers who had the opportunity to meet Bill know what a fine fellow he was, and you can realize what a gap his passing is going to leave in our organization. Again thanking you for your very kind words.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

265.

HarleyDavidson: William H. Davidson. Son

of Harley-Davidson cofounder William A. Davidson (1905– 1993) who himself later assumed the presidency of the famed motorcycle manufacturer. TLS signed “Wm. H. Davidson,” one page, 8.25 x 11, HarleyDavidson Motor Co. letterhead, September 27, 1935. Letter to Gene Walters, in part: “You sent us a card telling us that you have been in touch with Chief Roy Williams of the Sanford Police Department. You stated that the Chief is very much interested in a motorcycle radio in view of the fact that they are planning to install an RCA transmitter at a cost of $1440.00.

Judging from this price quotation, we are inclined to believe that this transmitter is of the ultra-high frequency type…As we cannot supply receivers for ultra-high frequency reception at this time, we suggest you check into the transmitter to be installed in Sanford and find out exactly what type it will be.

There is no use in our sending radio information to Chief Williams and then find later that we cannot furnish the type set needed. In fact, this would probably do more harm than good.”

In fine condition, with a hint of subtle toning to the perimeter.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“We do not believe that midget car racing does the motorcycle business any particular good” 266.

HarleyDavidson: William S. Harley.

Racer and engineer (1880–1943) who cofounded the famed motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson. TLS signed “Wm. S. Harley,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Harley-Davidson Motor Co. letterhead, October 24, 1934.

Letter to Gene Walters, in part: “We have done this sort of thing for hill-climbers, but as far as I know we have never supplied any for midget car use. We are not very much interested in this sort of thing because we do not believe that midget car racing does the motorcycle business any particular good.

We have, however, developed a short-track racer, and we sold about twenty of these this year and the riders had very good results with them. This form of sport with motorcycles we believe does help, and that is why we built the short-track racer. There is going to be short track motorcycle racing on these tracks in Florida and, doubtless, you will see some of our jobs in action down there.” In fine condition, with a light stain near the bottom. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“They objected to our building this type of pipe because of the noise angle” 267. Harley-Davidson: William S. Harley. Racer and engineer (1880–1943)

who co-founded the famed motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson. Scarce TLS signed “Wm. S. Harley,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Harley-Davidson Motor Co. letterhead, September 5, 1935. Letter to Gene Walters at a Harley-Davidson franchise in Orlando, Florida, in full: “This is in reply to your letter of August 29.

I had a discussion concerning the straight pipe with a butterfly with our Sales Dept. and they objected to our building this type of pipe because of the noise angle. However, when we get a little more time in our Experimental Dept. I am going to build one of these jobs and try it out.” In fine condition, with light staining to the top margin. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Remember that the ‘dollar sign’ is not the sign of success” 268. Charles Williams Nash. American auto-

mobile entrepreneur (1864–1948) who served as an executive in the automotive industry and played a major role in building up General Motors. Wonderful TLS signed “C. W. Nash,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, The Nash Motors Company letterhead, March 9, 1925.

Letter to S. D. Green, in part: “I may say that I am very much interested, especially in young men, who are fitting themselves for a business life. I consider that the young men and women of today should be regarded as the backbone of America. It will be only a comparatively short time until these young men and women will take their places at the helm to guide the destinies of this great America of ours; and I feel that every man that has any influence should use it, as far as possible, along the line of encouraging the young men and women of today to properly fit themselves and live lives that will make them the leaders in America…There are a few fundamental things that each young man and woman should strive to do:—First: be strictly honest and honorable at all times. Next: be industrious and don’t have a feeling that it is not elevating to work. Be clean in your daily living and in your habits. Go to church on Sundays regularly. Be economical in your living and in spending of your time and money. Always remember that a dollar saved is as good as two earned. Last but not least, remember that the ‘dollar sign’ is not the sign of success; and that every other young man and woman in America is just as good as you are, providing they are honest, clean and honorable.” In fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Scientists and Inventors

The inventor of the telephone writes to the ‘father of American geography’ 269. Alexander Graham Bell. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Beinn Bhreagh letterhead, October 31, 1916. Letter to noted geographer William Morris Davis, in part: “I am sorry that I shall be unable to attend the Nov 13, 14, meetings of the National Academy, in Boston; but as I have not been very well I plan to remain here at my Summer place as late as possible. I expect to be in Washington early in December.” Removably encapsulated in a mylar sleeve. In fine condition. Both Davis and Bell were members of the National Academy of Sciences. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The ingenious German inventor of the compression-ignition engine

270. Rudolf Diesel. Scarce handwritten note in German, unsigned, one page both sides of his 4 x 2.5 personal calling

card, no date. Note addressed 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 very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Edison presents a portrait to chief engineer and benefactor 271. Thomas Edison. Fantastic pearlfinish 10.75 x 9 photo of Edison and Miller Reese Hutchison discussing wireless telegraphy in 1915, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Thos. A. Edison,” and also signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Amasa P. Peake, M. R. Hutchison.” In very good condition, with several creases, a few small areas of surface loss to edges and corners, and inscription and Hutchison’s signatures traced over. Hutchison served as chief engineer of Edison’s laboratory from August 1912 until July 1918. Photo originates from the great great granddaughter of Hutchison, who stated that Edison presented the photo as thanks for his financial contributions to his experiments. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

272. Thomas Edison. Pencil ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos. A. Edison,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 autograph card. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

273. Thomas Edison. Edison Botonic [sic] Research Corporation business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, “Thos A. Edison,” payable to Tampa Coal Co. for $21.50, April 16, 1928. In fine condition. A desirable example given the presence of Edison’s ‘umbrella’ signature and the check’s rare misspelling of ‘Botanic.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Boldly inscribed to his West Orange neighbors 274. Thomas Edison. Unique matte-finish 11 x

9.5 photo of Edison on his porch in West Orange, New Jersey, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To my little neighbors, Thos. A. Edison.” Additionally signed by British scholar Gilbert Murray and the two young Colby boys, Everett Colby, Jr. and Charles L. Colby. The photo is dated in another hand, “Orange, N.J., Nov. 28th, 1926.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 14.75; the frame’s backing is annotated: “For Everett Colby, Jr. Taken on Mr. Edison’s upper porch at his home in Llewellyn Park—New Jersey.

With Gilbert Murray, Prof. of Greek in England, who was visiting Everett Colby—November 28, 1926.”

In fine condition, with light fading to the image.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

A letter of thanks, just three weeks before receiving the Nobel Prize 275. Enrico Fermi. Scarce ALS in Italian, one page, 5 x 8, Reale Accademia d’Italia letterhead, November 19, 1938. Letter to an “illustrious senator,” thanking him for a telegram. In fine condition. Penned a month after Fermi’s selection as the Nobel Laureate in Physics was announced, this letter is most likely in response to one of the many congratulatory notes he received. For his discovery of ‘new radioactive elements produced by neutron irradiation, and for his related discovery of nuclear reactions brought about by slow neutrons,’ Fermi formally accepted the prize on December 10. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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“Perhaps something even better than penicillin might be born” 276. Alexander Fleming. ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, Ministry of Health letterhead, August 27, 1945.

Letter in a fundraising effort for St. Mary’s. In part: “Mary’s goes on. This is our centenary year and we are trying to raise money to rebuild. The hospital wants £2.000.000 to rebuild and the Inoculation Dept. wants £250.000 as an endowment so that we can carry on without Government interference. It seemed to us that it would be a pity to have too much interference with a laboratory which in less than 50 years has originated vaccine therapy, desensitization in hay fever with pollen extracts, and penicillin besides many lesser things.

If you have a patient with too much money who wants to give away $1.000.000 to a good cause he might endow us and perhaps something even better than penicillin might be born.” In fine condition.

This fascinating letter chronicles the past achievements of St. Mary’s Hospital while looking toward a bright future. Fleming had graduated from St. Mary’s medical school in 1906 and joined the research department as an assistant bacteriologist to Sir Almroth Wright, who he alludes to here. Wright not only “originated vaccine therapy,” but also founded the St. Mary’s research department itself. Following in Wright’s footsteps, Fleming spent decades working at St. Mary’s and in 1928 famously made the ‘accidental’ discovery of penicillin. Incidentally, penicillin could not be mass produced until the 1940s and became an enormously important breakthrough in treating wounded soldiers during World War II. It was in this year of St. Mary’s centenary, 1945, that Fleming received his Nobel Prize. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

277. Richard Gatling. Bold ink signature, “Yours Truly, R. J. Gatling,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 card. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Pitching his newly improved gun at the historic Centennial Exposition of 1876: “I explained the gun fully to them & they expressed themselves as highly pleased with the mechanics” 278. Richard Gatling. Scarce ALS signed “R. J. Gatling,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 9, TransContinental Hotel letterhead, July 5, 1876. Letter to Edgar T. Welles, manager and treasurer of Gatling Gun Company, in full: “I have been busy in shight [sic] seeing since I have been here—the weather hot & little news to write about.

I have seen a number of foreign officials & American officers.

Accles yesterday in my presence took the new model gun apart at the special request of two French companions who are authorized by the French govt to make report on firearms in the Exhibition. I explained the gun fully to them & they expressed themselves as highly pleased with the mechanics, & said that they would embrace in their report the improvements that have been made in the gun. A number of other foreign officers have expressed a desire to get a thorough knowledge of the latest improvements in the gun, and I would suggest that you have the description of the new gun copied & have the same printed on a large sized letter sheet with the cut of the gun so Accles can have some of such circulars for distribution. Ingraham has copy of the description of new gun & you can look it over & make such changes & additions as you like. I have seen Genl.

Benet, Genl Gillmore & many others.—Lyford is still away. I expect to leave for home Friday or Saturday, but may not get home before Monday next. Say to Ingraham I have rec’ the letter & papers he sent me.—I see Mr. Faxon daily.—He is in fine health.”

In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds, a few separations along horizontal mailing folds, and a clean tear to left edge. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Held in Philadelphia from May 10 to November 10, 1876—celebrating the 100th anniversary of American independence—the Centennial International Exhibition was the first official World’s Fair in the US; boasting such inventions as the first Remington typewriter and Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone, the event saw over ten million visitors and received international renown.

Presenting medals for the finest inventions, all eyes fell on the Centennial Commission’s judges, as countless inventors pushed for the coveted honor. Fourteen years after patenting his eponymous gun, Richard Gatling was one such inventor—also a shrewd businessman, he knew that the publicity that would accompany this medal would propel the winner’s piece into commercial success. With over a decade of improvements made to the original design, the 1876 model Gatling surpassed its competition, including the powerful Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon, and was awarded the firearms medal in September. In this phenomenal letter to his sales manager, written from the historic expo just one day after America celebrated it’s landmark anniversary, Gatling announces the positive response to his weapon from French and American entities alike—a highly desirable combination of rarity, historic significance, and explicit firearm content. Starting Bid $200

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Intellectuals 279. Henri Bergson. French philosopher (1859–

1941) most influential during the first half of the 20th century, who regarded life not as something static but a matter of time and change. Small archive of five ALSs in French, each signed “H. Bergson,” plus a calling card with a note in his hand, totaling 15 pages, dated from 1911 to 1927. The first is dated May 5, 1911, mentioning a conference at Oxford.

The second, dated September 20, 1918, mentions the director of Scribner’s Magazine. The third, September 24, 1918, to Eugene-Louis Bouvie, sends thanks for his book on insects, in part (translated): “The psychic life of the entire insect…deepened, and in its purely mechanical reactions, and in its instinctive activity, and in its intelligent manifestations.” The fourth, March 17, 1921, sends thanks for his “beautiful book on habits and metamorphoses of insects.” The final letter, November 14, 1927, to President Raymond Poincare, sends thanks for sending the ‘Union sacrée,’ stating that the Germans did everything they could to bring about the war. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture. Starting Bid $200

Rare signature of the influential British economist 280. David Ricardo. Extremely influential classical economist (1722–1823) known for developing the theory of comparative advantage. Scarce and desirable ink signature, “David Ricardo,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1 slip clipped from a larger document. In fine condition, with light soiling and a tiny hole to the upper left. A superb offering from one of the most significant thinkers in classical economics. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Religious Figures 282.

Pope Gregory XVI. Born

281. Mother Teresa. Printed prayer slip with a verse from Isaiah and an image of Mother Teresa holding a child, 6.25 x 3.25, signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint, “God bless you, M Teresa mc.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari (1765-1846), he served as pope from 1831 to 1846. Strongly conservative and traditionalist, he opposed democratic and modernizing reforms in the Papal States and throughout Europe, seeing them as fronts for revolutionary leftism, and sought to strengthen the religious and political authority of the papacy.

Autograph endorsement, signed “Gregorio PP XVI,” one page, 8.5 x 12.5, September 20, 1839. Letter in Italian from Joannes Franciscus Cardinal Falzacappa, who advises of a payment of an annual offering to the Pope by the priests of the Holy Spirit Order of the Sacred College. Endorsed at the conclusion

by Pope Gregory, who commends the order for its offering.

Lower left retains original red wax seal. In fine condition, with some water staining along top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

283. Pope Leo XIII. Born Count Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci (1810-1903), he was the 256th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, reigning from 1878 to 1903, succeeding Pope Pius IX. LS in Latin, signed “Leo pp. XIII,” one page both sides, 9.25 x 12.75, September 7, 1879. Letter to “Our Beloved Son John-Baptist Tarasconi-Modena,” In part (translated): “Greetings and the Apostolic Benediction to our Beloved Son...a new proof of your piety and devotion to Us and the Holy Sea...

You brought back happy memories of the past to Us when We were immersed in studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University. You have made elegant translations in Latin verse and provided fitting notes...a great contribution to humanist studies, Latin and Greek letters... from Our heart we congratulate you and bestow the Apostolic Benediction on you.” Second integral page bears an address panel in another hand and retains most of the red wax seal. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, some scattered light toning, with a few heavier circular areas of toning from seal, a bit of trivial paper loss along a couple folds, and paper loss to second page from seal. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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284. Pope Pius X. Born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto in 1835, Pius X served as pope from 1903 until his death in 1914. Known for his conservative, anti-modernist philosophies, he became, in 1954, the first pope to be elevated to sainthood since Pius V in 1712. Two handwritten endorsements in Italian, both signed “Pius pp. X,” on a 5 x 13.25 off-white sheet bearing several other notations and endorsements, being an incomplete draft by a Portuguese priest who, during an event, had presented the Pope with several requests and questions. The first untranslated endorsement consists of three lines, and the second endorsement features four lines and is dated 1912; both endorsements are followed by the pope’s signature. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, several horizontal folds, light wrinkling, and tape repairs to reverse from separation of lower portion of sheet. Accompanied by an unsigned prayer slip bearing an affixed swatch of red cloth. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The Mormon leader recommends a merchant 285. Brigham Young. LS, one page, 5 x 7.75, July 12, 1869. Letter sent from Salt Lake City to Beymer, Beauman, & Co. of the White Lead Works in Pittsburgh, in part: “Mr. H. B. Clawson is business manager of the largest Mercantile Establishment in this Territory. You will find him perfectly reliable, and I take pleasure in naming him to you.” Affixed to a slightly larger backing sheet. In very good condition, with scattered light staining, and evidently complete separation along the two horizontal folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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World Leaders and Politicians “It is vitally necessary for everyone in the Middle East to live in peace” 286. David Ben-Gurion. ALS signed “D. Ben Gurion,” one page, lightly lined,

4.5 x 7.5, February 28, 1970. Letter to George P. Viegelmann, Jr., in full: “I share entirely your view that it is vitally necessary for everyone in the Middle East to live in peace. I am expressing a private view: I would be ready to give up a great Part of the areas which we hold since the six day war, if this would bring peace; by peace I mean friendship with our Arab neighbors and cooperation politically, economically and culturally, but perhaps only Russia can bring this about. I even doubt whether the American Gov. can achieve that. In the future there may be a change in Egypt.”

In fine condition.

At age 84, Ben-Gurion exited from the political arena in 1970 to retire to Sde Boker, a modest home on the kibbutz, and begin writing an 11-volume history of Israel’s early years. The concept of peace and the preservation of Israel held even greater importance to Ben-Gurion later in his career. When the Six-Day War erupted on the morning of June 5, 1967, the former prime minister and minister of defense wrote in his journal: ‘I believe this is a grave mistake.’ When the dust had settled, Israel had earned a decisive and bloody victory over Egypt and its neighboring states, with the capture of the Gaza Strip, the Sinai Peninsula, the West Bank, and the Golan Heights. With the exception of East Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, and Mount Hebron, Ben-Gurion believed that the captured territories had to be given back as part of a peace agreement. However, any form of treaty would not be signed until the Camp David Accords of 1978. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“His spirit is kept alive in our crusade to defend freedom against inhuman and imperialistic Communism” 287. Madame Chiang Kai-shek. TLS signed “Mayling Soong Chiang,” one black-bordered

page, 8.25 x 10.75, July 4, 1975. Letter to George P. Viegelmann, in full: “I appreciate your kindness in sending me the message of sympathy. It is solacing to know there are so many people in the world who understand what the President contributed to the world. With gratitude I accept your tribute to the President saying so much about him in so few words. I have to agree with you that my country has been fortunate to have had him as leader in this period of history. While his passing was a loss to my country and to the cause of freedom, which is one and indivisible in the world, his spirit is kept alive in our crusade to defend freedom against inhuman and imperialistic Communism. The confidence and determination our people have shown are not only a source of my consolation but also a great encouragement to all Asian peoples free or in bondage. With renewed thanks; the delay in acknowledgment has been occasioned by my desire to write you personally.” In fine condition. Chiang Kai-shek, the longtime leader of the Republic of China, passed away at the age of 87 on April 5, 1975, only three months before this letter was written. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce handwritten letter while supporting disabled World War I soldiers 288. Winston Churchill. ALS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, embossed Colonial Office, National Scheme for Disabled Men letterhead, May 27, no year but circa 1921-22. Letter to British author “Mrs. Alec Tweedie,” in full: “I am sorry we cannot lunch with you on Saturday week as we have people lunching with us. Many thanks for asking us.” In fine condition, with old adhesive residue to the upper corners.

Though Churchill omitted the year when dating this letter, it can be inferred from the letterhead as he served in the Colonial Office as Secretary of State for the Colonies from February 1921 to October 1922, shortly after World War I. At the end of the war in 1919, King George V issued a proclamation asking businesses to employ the returning disabled soldiers as at least five-percent of their workforce; those who met the requirement would be permitted to use a special emblem design on their stationery so that it would be easy for the public to distinguish the patriotic from the unpatriotic employer.

A very scarce handwritten letter by Churchill from an important period in the history of the United Kingdom. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

“The situation in S. Russia has now become so critical that I do not see what useful action can be taken upon Savinkoff’s letter”

289. Winston Churchill.

ALS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 5 x 5.75, no date but circa February– March 1920. Letter, likely to British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, concerning a letter from Russian revolutionary Boris Savinkov, in full: “The situation in S. Russia has now become so critical that I do not see what useful action can be taken upon Savinkoff’s letter at the present time.

Perhaps you will explain this to him & give him very good wishes.” In fine condition, with a faint block of toning from prior display, and the top of the letter inexplicably trimmed off. Savinkov was an acquaintance of Sidney Reilly, the legendary renegade British agent, and was involved in a number of counter-revolutionary plots against the Bolsheviks, sometimes collaborating with the British Secret Intelligence Service. He was lured back to the USSR in 1924, and was consequently arrested; he died in prison the following year.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Ideal portrait of a young Churchill 290. Winston Churchill. Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 Rotary Photo postcard of Churchill from his early years in Parliament, neatly signed in the lower border in black ink, “Winston S. Churchill, 1905.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

291. Benjamin Constant. Swiss-French po-

litical activist and writer on politics and religion (1767–1830). ALS in French, signed “C,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8.5, May 10, 1797. Important political letter, in part (translated): “I spend my life so much in the country that I rarely see now those who depend on your interests…I have been bothered, slandered, persecuted for two months . Now that the aim of these persecutions is reached, that of moving away from the Legislative Body, they are beginning to subside. Several circumstances mean that, although I do not have a great desire to be named, I comfort myself today perfectly not to be it. I need rest, and I see with pleasure that all citizens can rely on the Government to dispose of the Republic for the better.

So I picked up some old poets, I furnished a very secluded country house, I planted a lot of acacias that grow, and I spend my life in the sun.” He evokes the last session of the Legislative Body: “It was necessary, it is said, will surely be a period in the facts of representative government. I hope that soon the senators of Mayenne will be asked to enter into account and come to a fair restitution.” He also asks his correspondent if he has news of Colombier, and notes that he writes as little as possible: “To do nothing is a delight, which when united to that of living alone, composes supreme happiness.” In fine condition, with a strip of clear tape along the left edge. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Beautiful “Order of the Sacred Treasure” document signed by Hirohito 292. Emperor Hirohito. DS in Japanese, one page, 23.25 x 16.5, November 3, 1975. Untranslated document in which Emperor Hirohito confers the First Class, Order of the Sacred Treasure upon a distinguished person. Includes the original wooden box. Tightly rolled and in fine condition. Established as the Order of the Meiji in 1888 by Hirohito’s grandfather, the Order of the Sacred Treasure is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in a wide variety of civil or military services, ranging from research fields, to social work, to state and local government. These documents, by which the Emperor himself honors a citizen, become a part of the recipient’s family legacy and rarely leave Japan. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $500

Rare Cuban bank document by the famed revolutionary 293.

Che Guevara. DS, in

Spanish, signed “Che,” one page, 14 x 11, February 7, 1961.

A provisional certificate for a $6,000,000.00 bank bond from the Cuban National Bank, registering the terms and conditions of the “Issuance of Bonds for Partial Consolidation of Public Debt, 4%, 1961–1980.” Signed at the conclusion by Guevara as president of the bank. In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. The bonds, which paid 4% interest, were to mature after nineteen years in 1980. Due to the rapid nationalization of industry in Cuba as well as Guevara’s mismanagement of the national bank, these bonds quickly lost value in the market, complicating the country’s efforts to refinance its sovereign debt. A trade embargo imposed by the United States further complicated matters, forcing Cuba to become financially dependent on the Soviet Union for support.

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295. Charles Maurice de Talleyrand. Highly skilled 294. Benito Mussolini. Vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 9 half-length portrait of Mussolini looking at a newspaper by the Pandimiglio Studio of Rome, affixed to the original 9.75 x 14.25 mount, signed on the mount in bold black ink, “Benito Mussolini, Roma Ott. 1928—VI.” In very good to fine condition, with a light central horizontal bend to the mount (not affecting the image), and a short tear to the right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

and influential diplomat (1754–1838) who served the French government from the reign of Louis XVI through that of LouisPhilippe. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Ch. Mau. Talleyrand,” one page, 7.75 x 11.5, February 9, 1798. Untranslated Ministry of Finance document, neatly signed at the conclusion in Talleyrand’s diminutive hand. Impressively mounted, clothmatted, and framed with a plaque and portrait to an overall size of 28 x 24. Professionally cleaned and mounted, and in fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

1937 letter concerning the American Committee for the Defense of Leon Trotsky 296. Leon Trotsky. TLS, one page, 8 x 4.5, March 15, 1937.

Letter to “Comrade Schachtman,” in full: “I am sending you a copy of my letter to LaFollette. I must say to you that the seriousness and energy of our comrades in this matter in the next days is for me the condition sine qua non for our further collaboration.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and somewhat irregular overall toning.

Trotsky writes concerning a letter sent to Suzanne La Follette, an American journalist who served as secretary of the American Committee for the Defense of Leon Trotsky. In March 1937, the committee initiated the so-called ‘Dewey Commission’ (officially the ‘Commission of Inquiry into the Charges Made against Leon Trotsky in the Moscow Trials’), a pseudo-judicial process following the first of the Moscow ‘Show Trials’ held by the Soviet Union in 1936. The hearings introduced evidence that was said to demonstrate Trotsky’s innocence. In September 1937 the commission made its findings public, proclaiming that it it had cleared Trotsky of all charges made during the Moscow Trials and, moreover, exposed the scale of the frame-up of all other defendants. An important letter from Trotsky to an American ally.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Zapata fears a new revolutionary faction: “They will be beaten and expelled by force of arms as if dealing with a Carrancista force” 297. Emiliano Zapata. TLS in Spanish, one page both sides, 8.5 x 13.25, Liberation Army Headquarters letterhead, June 7, 1916. Circular issued by Zapata concerning rival revolutionary leader Felix Diaz. In part (translated): “This Headquarters has news that known reactionary leader Felix Diaz, nephew of dictator Porfirio Diaz, has landed on the Veracruz coast and made contact with the State of Oaxaca; he comes to the country with the purpose of making a counter-revolution in favor of the landowners, scientificos and caciques…This movement threatens the principles of the Revolution, and therefore it is urgent to be on guard and guard against the new faction…who only try to regain power for Porfiristas, Huertistas, landowners, caciques, and friends of these.

For this reason the Headquarters orders you comply with the following instructions…It is strictly forbidden for commanders, officers and soldiers of the Liberation Army to enter talks, conferences, or arrangements of any sort, whether verbal or correspondence, with individuals belonging to the faction led by General Felix Diaz…Do not permit for any reason the Felicistas entrance to the area controlled by the Liberation Army, and if a force of them intends to invade, they will be beaten and expelled by force of arms as if dealing with a Carrancista force, as both factions are equally enemies of the revolution…Prevent any Felicisimo leaders from doing any kind of propaganda in the revolutionary zone and therefore collect and destroy any copies of the manifestos, plans and other documents published

by Felix Diaz and his supporters…Collect all weapons, ammunition and items intended for the enemy Felicista…Explain to the townspeople the true tendencies of Felicisimo, and make today more than ever active propaganda of our ideals. To this end distribute in all populations the manifestos, newspapers and writings from this Headquarters…Reprint and circulate the Plan de Ayala and Agrarian Law…Individuals who violate any of these orders will be punished by this Headquarters and will be regarded as treason to the revolutionary cause.” In very good condition, with heavy show through from writing to opposing sides and the signature a few shades light. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Royalty 298. Frederick the Great. King of Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786. His political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, and the humanities earned him the sobriquet ‘Frederick the Great.’ LS in German, one page, 7.75 x 10, December 19, 1747. Letter to August Wilhelm, Duke of Brunswick-Bevern, discussing the construction of fortifications at Fort Peenemunde and Fort Leopold on the Baltic coasts of Pomerania. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Bevern was one of the most experienced and exact soldiers in the army of Frederick the Great; he commanded a wing in the battle of Lobositz in 1756, and defeated the Austrians under Marshal Konigsegg in a well-fought battle at Reichenberg on April 21, 1757. Afterwards he took part in the battles of Prague and Kolin and the retreat to Görlitz, and subsequently commanded the Prussians left behind by Frederick in the autumn of 1757 when he marched against the French. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 105

Beautiful Marie Antoinette pay order issued at Versailles 299. Marie Antoinette. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Payez, Marie Antoinette,” one page, 9.5 x 14.25, October 1, 1785. Document issued at Versailles, addressed to the treasurer Marc-Antoine-Francois-Marie Randon de la Tour, in which Marie Antoinette issues a pay order for reimbursement. Boldly signed in the lower left by Marie Antoinette to approve the payment; the document also bears Marie Antoinette’s secretarial proxy signature to the right side. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing, edge toning, and minor paper loss to the bottom edge. Marie Antoinette’s expenditures to maintain her flamboyant lifestyle and lavish palace were enormous, and during this time she was growing increasingly unpopular. In 1785 her public image was tarnished beyond repair with the ‘Diamond Necklace Affair,’ when she was implicated in a fraudulent scheme to purchase an expensive necklace. A wonderful example boasting the bold, crisp signature of the infamous queen. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

300. King James II. The last Catholic monarch (1633–

1701) to reign over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, crowned in 1685. Vellum manuscript DS, signed “James R,” one page, 15.75 x 10, July 30, 1685. King James II appoints Edmund Andros “to be Lieutenant Colonel of the Regiment of Horse commanded by Our Right Trusty and Right Welbeloved Cousin Robert Earle of Scarsdale.” Neatly signed at the head by King James, and countersigned by several others. The white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains fully intact. Handsomely double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 27 x 16.5. In fine condition, with moderate intersecting folds and light toning to the seal. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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302. Princess Diana. Ador-

able circa 1992 greeting card with a teddy bear holding balloons and multicolored text, “Princess Diana,” measuring 11.75 x 4.25 open, signed and inscribed inside in black ballpoint, “To James, With lots of love, from, Diana.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

303. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Christmas card embossed 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 an affixed color photo of Diana and Charles seated and posing with their young sons, Prince Harry and Prince William, and their dog Murphy, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To you both—from Charles and” and “Diana.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

304. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Christmas card embossed with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 12 x 8 open, featuring an affixed color photo of Charles and Diana sitting outside with their two sons, signed in fountain pen, “To you both, from Charles and,” and in black ink, “Diana.” In fine condition, with a few stray ink marks. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

305. Princess Diana. ANS penned on the inside of a 5 x 3.25 gift card, no date, in full: “Dear Helen, Wishing you a very happy Christmas, Much love from, Diana.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy photo and a copy of a letter of provenance from Helen Brown, who worked for Princess Diana as a secretary in her offices in St. James’s Place, London. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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306. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Fabulous 1982 Christmas card embossed on the front with the Prince of

Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 14 x 6 open, featuring an affixed color photo of the royal couple posing with their newborn son, Prince William, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “Cyril, from, Diana,” and in fountain pen, “Charles and.” In fine condition, with a trivial light stain to the left of Charles’s signature, and a small stray ink mark above the photo. Accompanied by a silk-bound hardcover copy of Earl Spencer’s Tribute to Diana Princess of Wales, published by Althorp in 1997, signed and inscribed on an introductory page in blue ink, “To Charlotte, Charles Spencer.” Includes the original Althorp presentation box. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

307. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Superb

vintage matte-finish 7 x 8.5 full-length portrait of Queen Elizabeth with Prince Philip, affixed to its original mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Elizabeth 1961,” and in black ink, “Philip.” Reverse of frame bears collector’s notations indicating that the signatures were obtained during the Royal Tour of Italy in 1961. Framed and in fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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

308. 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 $300

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Rare portrait of the heroic Carpathia captain 309. Arthur Rostron. Captain of the Carpathia (1869–1940) responsible for rescuing Titanic survivors on the morning of April 15, 1912.

Magnificent matte-finish 8.25 x 12 portrait of Captain Arthur Henry Rostron in uniform by Hall’s Studio of Times Square, New York, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “In memory of pleasant days spent at the ‘Crossways,’ New York, A: H: Rostron.” Framed and in fine condition. An exceedingly rare piece, this is just the third signed photo of Rostron that we have offered—and it is a truly spectacular example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Surviving first class saloon steward collects his due 310. Titanic Account of Wages. Partly-printed document,

one page, 7.5 x 9.5, May 13, 1912. Titanic ‘Account of Wages’ document for Edneser Edward Wheelton, who worked on the vessel as a saloon steward with the Victualling Crew. Document is stamped with the ship’s name, “Titanic,” date of engagement, “10 APR 1912,” and date of discharge, “15 APR 1912.” The remaining areas are filled out in a clerical hand, including “Name of Master: E. J. Smith” and “Name of Seaman: E. Wheelton,” and a tally of his wages, adding a bonus to his earnings from six days of work for a total of £4. Intersecting folds, scattered creases, and light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Wheelton awoke upon the late-night collision and immediately began helping to load passengers into lifeboats, afterward joining lifeboat 11 himself. After arriving home in Southampton, he continued to work at sea through the 1920s. Of the nearly 900 members of the Titanic crew, only 215 survived, making this type of document quite rare. Starting Bid $500

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“Reports of obstruction to Navigation sent to Captain Smith” 311. Titanic. Packet of typescript “Reports of obstruction to Navigation sent to Captain Smith,” compiled by the White Star Line’s law firm Hill Dickinson & Co. of Liverpool following the Titanic disaster, seven pages, 8.25 x 13.25, plus one page headed “Extract from Instructions given to Commanders in the Canadian Service respecting Field Ice.” The documents record memos sent to Captain Smith between March 9 and April 10, 1912, detailing the latitude and longitude of wreckage observed by other vessels; these documents make no mention of icebergs, but record a variety of obstacles deemed detrimental to the safe passage of the Titanic.

The first, dated March 9, 1912, addressed to “The Commander, s.s. ‘Titanic,’” in part: “‘Belfast Feb. 29th. Howth Head (s) from New Orleans arrived here today reports on Feb. 20, 6.50 a.m. 42.57 N, 57.21 W, passed a spar projecting about 5 feet out of the water, and surrounded by a mass of wreckage and from above position for a distance of 50’ E.N.E. passed through numerous pieces of wreckage tree trunks and undressed spars or logs.’”

The second report, on March 13, reads, “’British steamer Bengore Head…which passed the Tuskar March 7, reported having on board the crew of the Norwegian barque Illawarra, Leith for Valparaiso, which vessel was abandoned in Lat. 50.51 N, Long.

12.49 W, dangerous to navigation.’”

A week later, on March 20, a report concerning three submerged vessels and floating logs, in part: “’Louisiana (s) reports Feb. 23 lat. 32.44 N. long. 78.37 W. in 20 fathoms passed close to a wreck, with about 25 feet of a heel of a mast projecting out of water fast to wreckage. Could see under water what appeared to be sails.’”

The fourth and fifth reports, dated March 27 and April 6, are the first officially addressed to “Captain E. J. Smith,” and concern submerged ships with masts projecting from the water.

The final report, dated April 10—the day Titanic departed on its maiden voyage—notes three sunken wrecks, in part: “’Galway, April 8, French steamer ‘La Touraine,’ from New York, reports by wireless that in lat. 40.56 long. 66.18 she passed a broken mast emerging vertically, very dangerous.’” The extract concerning field ice reads, in full: “Field Ice may be met off the Eastern edge of the bank, across the bank, and along the South Coast of Newfoundland. This is often very heavy and should not be entered unless it is obviously in loose patches. Lanes in the ice often come to an end and it is unwise to enter them unless clear water can be seen beyond. It is usually the safest course to go South to get round the field ice, and Commanders have permission to use their discretion to deviate from the track under such circumstances.” In very good condition, with heavy overall wrinkling, creasing, and dampstaining.

Before he replaced Captain Herbert Haddock as commander of the RMS Titanic on April 1st, Captain Smith twice played a role in the postponement of the ill-fated ship’s maiden voyage. As captain of the RMS Olympic, the older sister ship of the Titanic, Smith collided with the British Cruiser the HMS Hawke on September 20, 1911, and then lost a propeller blade during a crossing in February 1912—mishaps which pushed the ship’s subsequent departure date to April 10th. Five days later, on April 15, the Titanic sunk at the coordinates of 41.7 N, 49.9 W. Some of the reports included in this packet refer to potentially harmful waters in relative close proximity to Titanic’s intended course of travel. Interestingly, although these reports inform of numerous submerged vessels and two instances of floating logs, there remains a notable absence of ice warnings. The extract concerning field ice, which is separate from the packet of obstacle reports, was discussed during testimony given by Joseph B. Ismay when he was examined by Sir Robert Finlay during the British Wreck Commissioner’s Inquiry. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 111

The claim of an American “passenger on board the unfortunate ‘Titanic’” 312. Titanic. Letters concerning a claim by one of the

survivors of the Titanic disaster, Eleanor Genevieve Cassebeer, consisting of two TLSs by her attorney, a TLS from the White Star Line to their law firm Hill Dickinson & Co., and further carbon copies of correspondence from the law firm.

First is a TLS from her lawyer, July 20, 1914, in part: “I have a client Mrs. E. G. Casabere [sic] who some time ago made a claim in respect of her losses whilst a passenger on board the unfortunate ‘Titanic.’ I am anxious to find out the present position of matters.” Second is a letter on White Star Line letterhead addressed to Hill Dickinson & Co., July 22, 1914, headed “TITANIC,” in full: “We enclose letter received from Mr. Joseph Davis, Solicitor, London, in connection with the claim made by Mrs. E. G. Casabere, and we shall be glad if you will deal with the same.” A carbon copy of the firm’s reply to Davis informs him, “We have not got a note of any claim by Mrs. Casabere and perhaps you would send us a copy of the claim which was made.” Davis’s TLS in response and a copy of the White Star Line’s original letter acknowledging the claim, “amounting to $8619 for losses sustained on the S.S. ‘Titanic,’” are both present. The final piece is a carbon copy of the two-page Hill Dickinson & Co. letter in response, informing him that the claim is better suited for a lawyer based in New York rather than one in London. In overall very good condition.

Cassebeer, returning home to New York after a trip to Europe to visit her son, was traveling alone and boarded the Titanic as a first-class passenger at Cherbourg. She was awake in her cabin at the time the Titanic struck the iceberg and was rescued in lifeboat number five. She spent just a year in New York before taking another overseas journey to London, which is where she was living at the time this legal correspondence took place. However, as Europe erupted in World War I at the end of July, she applied for an emergency passport and safely sailed home to America in September 1914. She would later correspond with Walter Lord, author of A Night to Remember, and was one of the survivors to attend the premiere of the film adaptation in 1958. An interesting archive of material related to the legal claims of this notable eyewitness to tragedy. Starting Bid $200

313. Titanic: Frederick Ware. ALS signed by Frederick

Ware’s widow, “Cecilia Vincent,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, personal letterhead, January 4, 1916. Letter to the White Star Line seeking restitution for the loss of her husband, Frederick Ware, in the Titanic disaster. In full: “I came here two years ago with free passage on Olympic 31st Dec. and The Rev. D. Lindsay took up my claim and said he would take care of it for me, he has been dead quite a few months now. What can you do about my claim, or would you advise me if I can do any thing I have a few friends in England. I am English, but I wrote here, as thought could be taken up my claim, as living here, I would be greatly advised for answer.” She adds a postscript, “I lived at 32 Gurdon Road Charlton, Rent, England, where I received most information from disaster.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing and intersecting folds. Both born in England, the Wares emigrated to Lansing, Michigan, in 1909, where Frederick found work at an automobile factory.

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314. Titanic: August Johnson. Collection of four letters related to an insurance claim by the widow of Titanic disaster victim August Johnson, consisting of a letter from her lawyers Hallett & Martin to the White Star Line, a letter from Hallett & Martin to the White Star Line’s law firm, a letter from the American consulate in Southampton, and a retained carbon concerning the response to the inquiry. The primary document is the letter from Johnson’s law firm to the White Star Line, in part: “Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson…Widow of August Johnson, has consulted us as to the death of her husband, which took place at the time the ‘Titanic’ was lost at sea. It would appear that Johnson was engaged as a Quarter-Master on the American Line Steamer ‘New York’ and at the time of his death was being sent back on the ‘Titanic’ to New York for the purpose of being discharged…

Mrs. Johnson was unable to make a claim for the loss of her husband under the Workmen’s Compensation Act in the English Courts. She and her children have been in receipt of maintenance from the ‘Titanic’ Relief Fund. Her attention is called to the decision of your Company to pay £128,000 for compensation, a portion of which will go to British claimants…She has 7 children, the eldest of whom—a boy of 18—is a soldier on active service in France…Some of the children are very delicate. It should also be pointed out thta one was born in the October following the loss of the ‘Titanic’ in the previous April…May we, on behalf of Mrs. Johnson, ask you to give this application your kindly consideration?” Attached is the letter from the American consulate at Southampton, certifying the accuracy of the facts stated. The other letters are short and are to confirm receipt. In overall very good condition, with scattered tears and creasing. Starting Bid $200

World Leaders and Politicians Rare autograph by the legendary frontiersman 315. Kit Carson. American scout and

soldier (1809–1868) who takes a place among the most colorful personalities in the Old West. Choice ink signature, “C. Carson,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 slip. In fine condition. A superlative, bold signature by an iconic hero of the American West.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Scarce twice-signed Austin document 316. Stephen F. Austin. Found-

ing father of Texas (1793–1836) who led the colonization of the region by supporting the settlement of 300 American families. ADS, signed within the text and endorsed on the reverse, “Stephen F. Austin,” one page, 7.5 x 3.5, no date. Promissory note written and endorsed by Austin, in full: “Sixty days after date I promise to pay Stephen F. Austin or order Seven Hundred Dollars payable and negotiable in the Bank of St. Lou[is a]mount defalcation for value recd.”

Signed at the conclusion by Martin Ruggles. In very good condition, with a restored area of paper loss to the left side affecting portions of text, and a smaller area of paper loss affecting Austin’s middle initial. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“There must be something connected with the Wild West you would like to have” 317. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody.

ALS signed “W. F. Cody,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, E. Ranch, London letterhead, August 8, 1914. Letter written from Edinburgh, in part: “You are certainly a very good friend to send me this beautiful album of pictures. And I am very anxious to return the compliment. I wish you would let me know what would most please you. There must be something connected with the Wild West you would like to have more than another. A souvenir that would remind you of us or my self or both.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Cody’s own hand. A fantastic letter from Buffalo Bill evoking the Wild West. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Elusive signature of the iconic Alamo defender

318. David Crockett. Famed frontiersman, politician, and folk hero

(1786–1836) who became famous for his shrewd and humorous speeches; he was killed at the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. Rare ink signature, “David Crockett,” on an off-white 4 x 1.75 slip, clipped from the closing of a letter in an unidentified hand. Handsomely archivally mounted, clothmatted, and framed with an engraved portrait of Crockett to an overall size of 11 x 14.5. In very good condition, with mild irregular toning. A most desirable and difficult-to-acquire important American signature.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Indian Wars–era bearskin coat and accoutrements 319. Indian Wars–Era Bearskin Coat, Gauntlets, and Hat. An Indian Wars–era

private purchase tailor-made bearskin coat, with toggle-fastened front, quilted interior, and polished cotton sleeve linings. The interior bears a “Gordon & Ferguson, Saint Paul” label. Complete with a pair of matching bearskin gauntlets and a US-issued seal fur cap, featuring a die-struck crossed saber US Cavalry badge at the front of the crown. In very good to fine condition, with general overall wear. This type of winter outerwear would have been worn on Gen. Nelson A. Miles’s 1876–77 expedition with his ‘Yellowstone Command’ during the Great Sioux War. After learning of Custer’s defeat at Little Big Horn, Miles fought against the Lakota and their allies in the northern plains; to his enemies, Miles became known as ‘man-with-the-bear-coat’ for the similar winter overcoat he wore in these excursions. These full-length black bear officer’s coats are much scarcer than their buffalo counterparts, which were more readily available to the command. An excellent assemblage of winter campaign equipage from the late 1870s. Starting Bid $500

320. Texas. Attractive DS, one page, 8.25 x 12.75, October 16, 1830. A real

estate document from the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company, issued as certificate No. 798, which certifies that “the Subscribers as the Trustees and Attorneys of Lorenzo de Zavala, Joseph Vehlein, and David G. Burnet, have given and hereby give to Rodman Moulton…One Sitio of Land within the limits of four adjoining tracts of Land in Texas.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by company officers Anthony Dey (who signs again on the reverse), William H. Sumner, George W. Curtis, and W. H. Willson as secretary. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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321. Alcatraz

322. Katherine Lee Bates

323. Antoine C. Becquerel

324. Jeremiah Black

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327. British Prime Ministers

328. British Royalty

329. Robert Bunsen

330. Luther Burbank

331. Richard E. Byrd

332. Simon Cameron

333. Simon Cameron

334. Winston Churchill

335. Desiree Clary

336. Cassius M. Clay

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325. Montgomery Blair MB $200

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326. James Bowdoin

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337. Henry Clay

338. Henry Clay

339. Elizabeth B. Custer

340. Clarence Darrow

341. Declaration of Independence

342. John DeLorean

343. Elizabeth, Queen Mother

344. Hamilton Fish

345. Henry Flagler

346. Felix Frankfurter

347. Felix Frankfurter

349. Mikhail Gorbachev

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348. French Presidents MB $200

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351. Charles Evans Hughes MB $200

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353. Ebenezer Huntington

354. Dorothea Jordan

355. Helen Keller

356. Joseph P. Kennedy

357. Robert F. Kennedy

358. Robert F. Kennedy

359. Ted Kennedy

360. Kennedy Assassination: Clint Hill

361. King Gustaf V of Sweden

362. King Gustaf V of Sweden

363. King Gustaf V of Sweden

364. King Oscar II of Sweden

365. King Umberto II

366. King William IV

367. John Langdon

352. Joseph Hume

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368. Abraham Lincoln: John Calhoun

369. Ras Makonnen MB $200

370. Masons: Grand Encampment of Knights Templar MB $200

371. Giuseppe Mazzini

372. Mother Teresa

373. Napoleon III

374. Napoleonic France

375. Pope John Paul II

376. Pope John Paul II

377. Pope John Paul II

378. Pope John Paul II

379. Pope John Paul II

380. Ferry Porsche

381. Prince Charles

382. Joseph Pulitzer

383. Queen Mary of Teck

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384. Queen Victoria

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386. Syngman Rhee

387. Owen Roberts

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388. Julius Rosenwald

389. Royal Family

390. Albert Schweitzer

391. Alfred P. Sloan, Jr

392. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

393. Harlan Stone

394. Robert Stroud

395. Margaret Thatcher

396. Margaret Thatcher

397. Titanic

398. Oliver Wolcott, Jr

399. Emile Zola

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military “This very Revolution has been superior to all the other ones”— Lafayette on the July Revolution of 1830 400. Marquis de Lafayette.

LS signed “Lafayette,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.25, August 24, 1830.

Important letter describing the French Revolution of 1830, written as lieutenant general of Louis-Philippe’s new kingdom.

Just after the 1830 Revolution, the former King Charles X fled to Great Britain, but his ministers were arrested while they were trying to escape. In this letter, Lafayette organizes the judgment of the ministers in Paris and praises the greatness of the Revolution. In full (translated): “It is ordered to Mr. Alphonse Foy, captain attached to the general military staff of the National Guard, to go to Tours with the military officer from the Ministry of War in order to supervise the translation of the Ministers to Paris where they must be judged in accordance with the Law. All the legal measures have been taken concerning this convoy, the charges and judgment. The General in Chief knows very well the patriotism of the French people on the road that the accused have to follow, so he will certainly not slander them by supposing they would be able to spoil our beautiful Revolution by abuses and violations of the law. This very Revolution has been superior to all the other ones by the alliance of justice and generosity, character of the patriots and the brave people, with the admirable devotion and heroic courage, the evidence of which have been shown to the entire world.

If General Lafayette could have feared that, because of an outburst of exasperation which would not be in accordance with the noble French character, or by an amorality excited by the enemies of our liberty or by the jealousy of our glory, some of his fellow citizens would be tempted to behave with a shameful violence or to dishonorably insult the accused who now must be protected until they are legally judged, he would appeal to the confidence the people have in him. He would say to the people who would ignore their own dignity and the respect that is due to the law: ‘The defense of liberty and legal order has been entrusted to me first by the voice of the people and then by the high dignity the National King has given me. I am responsible for you. I am responsible on my honour for the security of the prisoners, my honour is in your hands. You will not ignore the voice of the servant of the people.’

For this purpose, the holder of this order, Mr. Alphonse Foy, captain attached to my military staff, has received my instructions and my powers to requisition on his way as many national guards as he will need. The National Guards will be commanded by him with all the authority I am granted just as if the orders were given by myself. I rely trustfully on the patriotism, the zeal and the friendship of my brothers of arms.” The letter retains its red wax “Cabinet du Roi” seal at the conclusion. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and moderate overall creasing. Accompanied by an original envelope marked “Commission” and an original tricolor cockade from the 1830 Revolution.

During the July Revolution of 1830, Lafayette declined an offer to become the dictator of France and instead lent his support to Louis-Philippe as king. The trials of Charles X’s ministers commenced before the Chamber of Peers in December, and the resulting riots in Paris—not subdued by the sentiments expressed in this letter—led to the dismissal of Lafayette as leader of the National Guard. A fantastic, historically significant letter on Lafayette’s last revolution. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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The Confederacy’s female spy— “Cherish thru life kind thoughts of me” 401. Belle Boyd. Rare ANS signed “Belle Boyd Hammond-High,”

one page, 10.25 x 6, March 23, 1887. A friendly note to “Melton,” in full: “Cherish thru life kind thoughts of me & know that the pleasant hours spent in your home after so many years have intervened shall often be recalled by me. Your old schoolmate and friend.” In fine condition, with repaired paper loss to lower right corner and a few tiny repaired edge tears. Known as the ‘Cleopatra of the Secession,’ Boyd was a Confederate spy in the Civil War who operated from her father’s hotel in Virginia and provided valuable information to Confederate General Stonewall Jackson in 1862. After marrying Nathaniel Rue High—her third husband—in the mid-1880s, Boyd toured the United States giving dramatic lectures about her life as a spy. An exceedingly rare Civil War autograph from one of the conflict’s more intriguing figures. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Remarkable 1863 Civil War journal from a sergeant killed in action: “All prepared for the attack of Port Hudson at early dawn” 402. Francis A. Clary. Personal leatherbound 1863 diary of Sgt. Francis A. Clary, 2.5 x 4, signed on the first page in ink, “F. A. Clary.” The diary contains terse entries penned almost daily from January 1 through April 13, and May 24 through June 13, the day before Clary was killed in action at the Battle of Port Hudson. The diary begins in a calm state, the entry of January 1 reading, “Mild & balmy are these Southern skies…Read’g ‘Nicholas Nickelby.’” By the middle of the month things had changed, with Clary writing on the 16th and 17th, “Is bitter cold, with a piercing merciless wind…All preparing to leave for action up the river.” After a “narrow escape from a boiler explosion,” Clary describes a Sunday in mid-February, “Had a miserable drill. Came in on the ‘double quick.’ Sacred time seems to be of little acct. now!” On March 13, he writes, “We commence our Grand Expedition toward Port Hudson.” The next day, “Marched 7 miles last night, & 10 more to day. Are now about 5 m. fr. Port Hudson…Hear the firing at Port Hudson distinctly. Occupy ground just deserted by the rebels.” On April 12, “Moved up a short distance from Pattersonville. Shelled a post of rebel cavalry & at 5 P.M. engaged a rebel battery. Fight lasted 35 min. Were driven back. A piece of shell struck only 2 ft. fr. me.” The fiercest fighting begins on May 27, “The cannonading has commenced…This has been a day of terrible slaughter. 2 shot in our regt.” On May 28, he gravely observes, “Dead and wounded are counted by hundreds.”

On the 30th, he writes, “Several narrow escapes from the heavy guns of the enemy tearing down trees.” His last entry comes on June 13, “All prepared for the attack of Port Hudson at early dawn. I am in excellent health & spirits.” A pocket in the pack of the diary contains several clippings of inspirational texts. Also includes two full-length carte-de-visite portraits of Clary, one in a small frame, as well as a newspaper clipping mentioning his death. In overall fine condition. An outstanding firsthand account of a soldier’s journey during the Civil War. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 123

403. John A. Dahlgren. Naval leader

(1809-1870) who headed the Union Navy’s ordnance department during the Civil War and developed a number of guns and cannons.

Appletons’ Mechanics’ Magazine and Engineers’ Journal from February 1851, Vol. 1, No. 2, 128 pages, 6.25 x 10, signed on the front cover in black ink, “Jno. A. Dahlgren.” Lower portion of front cover bears an affixed “Taylor & Maury, Booksellers & Stationers” stamp. The issue includes more than a dozen articles, many with illustrations, such as “Marine Engines on the Upper Danube” and “On Anhydrous Steam and the Prevention of Boiler Explosions.” In very good to fine condition, with chipping and paper loss to the covers.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

404. Jefferson Davis. ALS, one page, 5 x 6, July 5, 1875.

Letter to G. G. Adam, in part: “You did not give your Sister’s address and therefore I cannot in complying with her wish, send directly to her this evidence of my readiness to serve her.” Double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 15 x 12. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

General Lee sends a “button from a coat I wore during the war” to a Southern sympathizer 405. Robert E. Lee. Crisply penned ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one

page, 4.5 x 7.25, June 2, 1866. Letter to Miss Mollie Pease, in full: “In compliance with your request of the 28th ulto: I send a button from a coat I wore during the war. It has upon it the arms of Virginia. Thanking you for your sympathy with the South, so becomingly expressed as one of its daughters.” In fine condition, with a few light stains and slight splitting along one of the two mailing folds. A remarkable letter sending what would be a priceless artifact from the Civil War. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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“I am very busy just now in writing against time—being engaged in preparing a Chapter on Western Virginia” 406. George B. McClellan. Civil War–era ALS signed “Geo. B. McClellan,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date but circa January 1864. Letter to Edwin Bartlett, in part: “Your kind note inviting me to attend your Whist party reached me this afternoon. I am very busy just now in writing against time—being engaged in preparing a Chapter on Western Virginia to accompany the New York Edition of my Report, so that I fear it will not be in my power to avail myself of your kindness. Mrs. McC unites with me in kindest regards to Mrs. Bartlett & yourself.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare 1861 Confederate arms requisition signed by an ill-fated officer 407. Robert E. Rodes. Confederate general (1829–1864) who was killed at the Third Battle of Winchester in the Shenandoah Valley.

Rare Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “R. E. Rodes, Capt.

W. G.,” one page, 8.25 x 5, May 13, 1861. A self-contained arms requisition receipt, in full: “Received at Montgomery the 13th of May, 1861, of Col. W. R. Pickett, Quartermaster of the State of Alabama.

Articles: 35 Setts of Infantry Accoutrements Complete, 50 Cartridge Boxes, 50 Waist Belts, 40 Smooth Bored Muskets 1842, 50 Corps Belts & Plates, in full of the above requisition.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by Rodes as captain of Tuscaloosa’s Warrior Guards.

In fine condition, with light soiling and a single horizontal fold. Rodes is quite scarce in any autographic material, particularly in war-dated items. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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

5.25 x 3, addressed in pencil by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl.

Custer, 339 Penn Ave, Washington DC,” postmarked at Washington D.C., August 31. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication and grading holder, evaluating the autograph as “NM-MT 8.” In very good to fine condition, with soiling, toning, and opening-related paper loss to the edge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce 1873 check from the legendary cavalry commander 409. George A. Custer. Rare Planters National Bank check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Custer, “G. A. Custer,” payable to Galt House for $15, March 3, 1873. In fine condition. The Galt House was the premier hotel in Louisville and Custer had held a lavish banquet there in 1872 to honor the visiting Grand Duke Alexis of Russia. Custer visited the hotel often during the period from October 1871 through March 1873, when the 7th Cavalry was stationed nearby at Taylor Barracks in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Four days after signing this check, Custer and his men were ordered to the Dakota Territory to help protect a party of surveyors from the Sioux as they were laying out the route for the proposed Northern Pacific Railroad. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

The 100th anniversary of the Red Baron’s defeat 410. Manfred von Richthofen. Impressive collection of

material related to the death of Manfred von Richthofen, the German Air Force pilot known as the ‘Red Baron,’ consisting mostly of letters written by a member of the Australian Imperial Force who personally witnessed the event on April 21, 1918, including: Leslie Ellis Beavis (ALS), S. B. Eckert (TLS), Alfred George Franklin (ALS), Harrie Hart (ALS), George Ridgway (4; ALS, TMS, and 2 annotated maps), Ray MacDiarmid (ALS), R. A. Money (TLS), Norman Mulroney (ALS), Carl-August von Schoenebeck (TLS), A. E. Smith (ALS with map), and Rupert F. Weston (3 ALSs and a TMS, with included newspaper articles and copied journal entries relating to the incident). Also included are three TLSs from David Greswolde Lewis, who was shot down by the Red Baron on April 20, 1918. Among the many eyewitness accounts present, the Money letter reads, in part: “I was on duty at the guns, which were situated in a valley just below the Morlancourt Ridge. It was a misty morning, but I was able to see three planes flying towards the Ridge. There was a Sopwith Camel in front with the famous red Triplane Fokker on its tail, being pursued by another British plane. As they approached, a Lewis Gunner from the nearby 53rd 18-pounder Australian Battery started shooting at the Fokker with his weapon mounted on a pole. After one of the bursts from the Lewis Gunner, the Fokker made a pancake landing on the Ridge, between our batteries. It was not badly damaged and I rushed over to see it. The Pilot was still in his seat, slumped over the controls. With some of the other troops, we opened up his tunic and saw the name ‘Baron Manfred von Richthofen’ on his identity disc. I noticed that he had two wounds over his heart.” In overall very good to fine condition. Accompanied by numerous original mailing envelopes, as well as copies of additional letters relating to Richthofen’s death. A fascinating digest offering unique firsthand perspectives of an event many deemed impossible—the vanquishing of the Red Baron. Starting Bid $200

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Imposing WWI Jager zu Pferde helmet

411. World War I Helmet. Imperial German (Prussian) Model 1905 helmet for a Jager zu Pferde [Mounted Dispatch Rider],

as issued to enlisted men in Regiments 1 through 7. The inside of the helmet’s dome is stamped “Br. Jsraei, 1918,” and the underside of the visor is painted dark green. The helmet plate is die-stamped metal with the Prussian eagle insignia with German motto reading: “Mit Gott Fur Koenig Und Vaterland.” The inner leather headband is mostly intact, but has several tears and separations. The helmet is missing the roundels and chin-scales, but is otherwise in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Twice-signed iconic portrait of the Japanese surrender

412. Chester Nimitz. Historic mattefinish 13.75 x 11 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ballpoint, “To Helen and Ed Grice—with best wishes, C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN.” He adds a second signature, “C. W. Nimitz, U.S. Representative,” on the surrender documents in the image. In fine condition, with rippling to the sides, and tiny tears to the left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Written from West Point, a scarce letter home from an 18-year-old Patton 413. George S. Patton. Early ALS

signed “Geo. S. Patton,” six total pages, 5 x 6.5, United States Military Academy letterhead, July 31, 1904. A letter to “Mama,” in part [spelling and grammar retained]: “I am going to room with Ayres and a man named Miller from Pensylvania he is quite a nice fellow and seems quiet and studious he is twenty one years old and so should be steadied down. The wind is blowing these candles out about every three minutes. I never saw such a place for wind just before meals when we want to sweep out it blows like hell and throws the dust back as fast as we get it out, but just before perade when we are dressing and are very hot all the winds dissapear as if they were ‘Shrunken in the stagnant air.’ We went on Saturday and I ate some huckleberries they were the first I had every seen and were not what they are cracked up to be…If you want to see me which of course you do the best thing for you to do is to come up Saturday when I could take dinner with you and stay until supper then on Sunday I could stay with you from after chaple until supper again this is absolutely the only two days on which I could see you. You had better bring lots of good candy for it will be the first I will have had. If Mr. Dowley could have the guts watch him that watch us every day he would burst there are lots of them and when we pass in review I can see through the tail of my eye what looks like a bank of flowers with the white dresses and pretty uniforms and in a while a excursion of about two or three thousand peple come up here they all yell and cheer and don’t know a plebe from an Adjutant. And this is the sort of people we are learning to defend. Doubtless each one of them thinks we should be glad to die for him just because he comes up and yells once or twice a year. If I ever become a yearling I am afraid I will turn into what is known here as a spoonmaid or what Jerry would call a Queener for there are hops three times a week and upper-class men have the whole afternoon off…I am very well indeed and my stomach has never been better it is time to go to bed now so goodby.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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414. Chester Nimitz. Remarkable typed speech extensively annotated in black felt tip by Chester Nimitz, entitled “Statement of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN, Before the House Armed Services Committee,” nine pages, 8 x 10.5, June 11, 1958.

The speech, marked “Confidential” twice, offers a fascinating viewpoint of Nimitz’s opinion of the armed services and the tactical and strategic balance to prepare for a future war. Nimitz writes next to the title, “—but not used to date (11 June-58) because I was not sent for. It will be used if I have to appear before the Senate Committees.” At the bottom of the first page, Nimitz begins a lengthy commentary that continues on to the reverse side: “This refers to a speech by M. Cannon of Missouri—who made a speech on the floor of the House—describing opponents of the President’s plan—as ‘Obtuse admirals who were planning to fight the next war with the weapons of the last war. My great concern is that during all the experimentation now going on with missiles of all kinds—none of which have as yet proved themselves at long (over 200–300 miles) ranges—we will neglect the proved weapons of World War II. While there have been great advances—there have been only a few changes.

Even the atom powered submarine—has only a few improvements. It is a steam turbine driven ship with a reactor furnishing heat instead of a boiler. The British had steam driven subs in World War I—and long before that the Turks had a small steam driven sub.” The remainder of Nimitz’s notes can be found on the last page: “It was expected that after this brief statement had been read before the Committee—individual members would ask questions.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corners. Accompanied by a photocopy of an ALS from Nimitz to Robert Gros, which references his speech, in addition to a copy of Gros’s response. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Unusual twice-signed 1806 military document, endorsed in Napoleon’s hand 415. Napoleon. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Napole” and “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 11.5, September 20, 1806. Untranslated military document concerning the raising of a cavalry regiment, endorsed at the top by Napoleon with a multi-word approval, signing twice below. Impressively double-cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 24. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing and intersecting folds. It is rare to find a Napoleon document with more than a single-word endorsement, much less two signatures from the esteemed French commander.

A spectacular military document from the legendary Bonaparte.

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417. Confederate Generals

418. Enola Gay MB $200

419. Enola Gay: Tibbets and Sweeney

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421. Benjamin Franklin and Robert Rogers

422. John C. Fremont

423. George B. McClellan

424. Samuel H. Parsons

425. Fitz John Porter

426. Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau

427. Philip H. Sheridan

416. Hiram Berdan MB $200

420. Flying Tigers

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428. William T. Sherman MB $200

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429. Alexander Stephens MB $200

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aviation 431. Graf Zeppelin Artifact. Large scalloped metal serving platter, 15.5˝ in diameter, with bottom bearing etched “Zeppelin” blimp maker’s mark and numbered “108.” In fine condition, with general wear and scratches. Starting Bid $200

Grahame-White’s keys to success— “One has to be possessed of unlimited ambition, determination and a capacity for overcoming obstacles” 432. Claude Grahame-White. Pioneering British aviator (1879-1959) who was the first to make a night flight. TLS signed “Yours Very Sincerely, Claude Grahame-White,” two pages, 8 x 12.75, The London Aerodome letterhead, December 4, 1923. Letter to the students of D. S. Green, in part: “After a good deal of persuasion I succeeded in gaining my desire, and I started out in a large engineering works, at the age of 16, in my home town where I was educated, and soon became a practical mechanic and later a skilled engineer. I am convinced that to succeed in this world one has to be possessed of unlimited ambition, determination and a capacity for overcoming obstacles, couple with this, unbounded energy and aptitude for making your work your pleasure. Make up your mind what you want to do, and having seriously set your goal in front of you let nothing deter you from reaching it, and allow no obstacles or set-backs, either real or imaginary to dim your determination to succeed…One final word, remember that the successful business man is invariably a keen observer, and the greatest difficulty with which he is beset is to surround himself with able, efficient, reliable, conscientious and trustworthy assistants.” In fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“I want another channel here like I want a dozen more hotels” 433. Howard Hughes. ALS signed “Howard,” four pages, 8.5 x 13.25, June 1, no year.

Letter to his assistant, confidant, and former FBI agent, Robert “Bob” Maheu, in part: “Bob, I am delighted with the prospect of this project. Please take it over and make an all–out effort to accomplish the desired result in the very minimum time. Bob, this is a ten-strike. If you don’t move immediately on this, there is always even a possible risk that somebody might obtain this transmitter in one way or another with some kind of a license for Ch. 10. This is always a possibility. So, I am pressing you with all possible urgency to make some kind of a deal whereby Ch. 10 may be purchased or leased and used on the frequency of Ch. 8. In other words, Bob, I see two objectives: 1. to acquire the transmitter—the actual piece of machinery. 2. to extinguish permanently the competitive potentiality of Ch. 10. This latter objective is by far the most valuable of the two objectives. Bob, I have been meaning to talk to you about the possibilities of somebody obtaining a license for another channel in this area. I am terribly frightened about this possibility. The area is growing so fast I can foresee a demand from a number of factions claiming the need for another channel because of the huge growth. As you may guess, I want another channel here like I want a dozen more hotels. So please give this your very utmost effort, Bob, I had no idea that the operators of Ch. 10 were contemplating going out of the broadcasting business. This is a beautiful, beautiful idea, just so long as somebody else doesn’t get their hooks into Ch. 10. I am not thinking so much of the transmitter, I am thinking of somebody getting by hook or crook, some kind of a license to use Ch. 10. This would constitute a much greater hazard then some one obtaining the use of the transmitter per se. In other words, I have been fearing somebody seeking a fourth channel in this area, and I consider the risk substantial because of the growth factor.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. Despite having never met face-to-face, Maheu was one of Hughes’s closest aides and trusted advisor’s during the 1960’s. Most significantly, Maheu shielded Hughes from the public and orchestrated the deals that made the reclusive billionaire a Las Vegas power player during the city’s critical development period. A fantastic letter that expresses Hughes’s intense desire to obtain the Channel 10 network while eliminating all “competitive potentiality”—Hughes added several local television stations to his holdings in an attempt to further glamorize the city.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

434. Howard Hughes. Fabled billionaire Industrialist, filmmaker,

and aviator (1905–1976) who takes a place among the most colorful personalities of the 20th century. Known as much for his prolific womanizing as for his record-setting aviation exploits and business acumen, Hughes settled into reclusiveness in his final decades, disappearing from view and seeking refuge in closely guarded havens in Las Vegas, the Bahamas, and elsewhere. His enigmatic persona has remained an evergreen source of fascination more than a quarter century after his death. Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Maura—with wishes for good luck always, Howard Hughes,” on a light yellow 5.25 x 4 album page. In fine condition. A sought-after signature almost as reclusive as the man himself! Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Signed cover and flag carried on Hughes’s 1938 around-the-world flight

435. Howard Hughes. Exceptional pairing of items flown on Howard Hughes’s triumphant 1938 around-the-world flight: a superb large 12 x 8 silk American flag carried on the historic flight; and a scarce flown commemorative airmail postal cover, 9.5 x 4, issued in conjunction with the 1939 New York World’s Fair, bearing several postage stamps, postmarks, and rubber stamps indicating the primary stops on the record-setting journey: Paris, Moscow, Omsk, Yakutsk, Fairbanks, Minneapolis, and the final destination, New York City. The cover has been signed in fountain pen by Hughes, “Howard Hughes,” and by his co-pilot, “Harry Connor.” The flag and cover are handsomely mounted, matted, and framed with a plaque to an overall size of 19 x 24. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from University Archives, stating that these originate from the collection of Al Lodwick, Hughes’s flight operations manager. Lodwick was responsible for mapping the route, making contact with officials to ensure that Hughes could land safely, and arranging for refueling and repairs as necessary.

In 1938, Hughes set a new around-the-world record of 3 days, 19 hours, and 8 minutes. With co-pilot Harry Connor, radio operator Dick Stoddart, flight engineer Edward Lund, and navigator Tommy Thurlow, Hughes took off on July 10th from an airfield on Long Island, New York, in a specially designed Lockheed 14N ‘Super Electra’ aircraft with a range of nearly 5,000 miles. Hughes wanted the flight to be a triumph of American aviation technology, illustrating that safe, long-distance air travel was possible. The flight was sponsored by the upcoming New York World’s Fair, for which Hughes served as an aeronautical advisor, and the aircraft itself was named ‘New York World’s Fair 1939.’ The covers and flags were the only non-essential items carried on the flight, and are seldom offered together. A remarkable display of material carried on Hughes’s important flight. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

From Lindbergh’s transatlantic return 437. Charles Lindbergh. Double-sid-

436. William P. Lear. American inventor and businessman (1902–1978) best known for founding the Lear Jet Corporation. DS, signed “Wm. P. Lear,” one page, 8.5 x 13.5, August 18, 1971. Beverly Hills house lease agreement by which TV host Merv Griffin rents a property from William Lear at “1014 Laurel Lane, Beverly Hills 90210” at the rate of $4,000 per month. Signed at the conclusion by Lear and Griffin, as well as two agents. In fine condition, with several staple holes to upper corners. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

ed program card from the USS Memphis for the “Farewell Concert in honor of Captain Lindbergh’s return to America” on June 10, 1927, 4 x 6, boldly signed at the bottom in fountain pen, “C. A. Lindbergh.” In fine condition. Lindbergh and his Spirit of St. Louis airplane came home aboard the USS Memphis following his historic nonstop flight from New York to Paris. The cruiser arrived at the Washington Navy Yard on June 11, 1927, where Lindbergh received a hero’s welcome. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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438. Charles and Anne Lindbergh.

National Geographic magazine from September 1934, Volume LXVI, No. 3, 7 x 10, which contains an article entitled “Flying Around the North Atlantic,” signed in fountain pen on the first page of the article, “To Dr. Albert H. Ebeling from Charles Lindbergh, December 1934” and “Anne Morrow Lindbergh.” In fine condition, with contrast to the Charles signature against the text. Accompanied by the original envelope. Ebeling was a close associate of vascular researcher Alexis Carrel (1873–1944), recipient of the 1912 Nobel Prize in Medicine. In the 1930s, Lindbergh’s mechanical inclinations led to a collaboration with Carrel on a book titled The Culture of Organs, as well as on the development of a ‘perfusion pump,’ which allowed human organs to survive outside the body—a crucial advance in the development of organ transplants and open-heart surgery. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

439. Wiley Post and Harold Gatty. Pilot Wiley Post (1898–

1935), accompanied by navigator Harold Gatty (1903–1957), set the speed record for around-the-world flight during a trip completed on July 1, 1931. Post later became the first pilot to circle the globe solo. He died, along with humorist Will Rogers, when a plane he was piloting crashed during takeoff from a lagoon near Point Barrow, Alaska. Commemorative postal cover honoring the round-the-world flight of the Winnie Mae, bearing several international postmarks, signed in the designated field in ink by Wiley Post and Harold Gatty. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

440. Lorin Wright. Older brother (1862–1939) of Wilbur

and Orville Wright who occasionally assisted in their aerial experiments. The Winters National Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Lorin Wright, “Wright Brothers,” payable to Lorin Wright for $23.91, December 31, 1901, and endorsed on the reverse in black ink by Wright. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Orville thanks Hap Arnold’s wife for “a gift to the Army Air Forces Aid Society in memory of my brother Wilbur” 441. Orville Wright. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal let-

terhead, February 18, 1944. Letter to Hap Arnold’s wife, who was Vice President of the Army Air Forces Aid Society, in full, “I thank you for the card showing the action of the Kitty Hawk Anniversary Dinner Committee in making a gift to the Army Air Forces Aid Society in memory of my brother Wilbur. The Committee’s action pleased me very much. With kindest regards to yourself and General Arnold.” In fine condition. Mrs. Arnold had written to Wright with acknowledgment of a recent donation to the society by the Kitty Hawk Anniversary Dinner Committee, in memory of Wilbur Wright, on the occasion of the Wright brothers’ fortieth anniversary of their first flight at Kitty Hawk.

Still in existence today, the Army Air Force Aid Society was founded in 1942 as a source of financial assistance for Air Force families.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Man’s first flight at Kitty Hawk 442. Orville Wright. Vintage 6.25 x 4.5 cardstock photo of the Wright Brothers’ first flight, captioned at the bottom ‘First Man-Flight, December 17, 1903, Kitty Hawk, N. C.,” signed in the lower left in fountain pen. In fine condition, with two short tears to the bottom border. Accompanied by the front panel of the original mailing envelope, with Wright’s printed name in the return field and postmarked December 10, 1930. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Orville recalls his “‘flying days’ at Fort Meyer”

443. Orville Wright. ANS, one page, 6.25 x 7.75, July 31, 1909. Wright writes to an unknown recipient, in full: “With pleasant remembrances of our association in the ‘flying days’ at Fort Meyer.” In fine condition, with three marginal spots of toning from mounting remnants on reverse, and a few stray ink marks to the left edge of date. On September 3, 1908, Orville demonstrated a military flyer to the United States Army at Fort Myer, Virginia. Six days later, his first attempted flight lasted more than an hour, clocking 62 minutes and 15 seconds in the air. On September 17, Army lieutenant Thomas Selfridge rode as his passenger, serving as an official observer. A few minutes into the flight, at an altitude of about 100 feet, a propeller split, sending the aircraft out of control. Selfridge was killed in the crash, the first person to die in powered fixed-wing aircraft. Orville was badly injured, suffering a broken left leg and four broken ribs. In July 1909 Orville, with Wilbur assisting, completed the proving flights for the US Army, meeting the requirements of a two-seater able to fly with a passenger for an hour at an average of speed of 40 m.p.h. and to land undamaged. The Wrights sold the aircraft to the Army’s Aeronautical Division, US Signal Corps for $30,000 (including a $5,000 bonus for exceeding the speed specification).

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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444. Orville Wright. Splendid

vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 reprint photo of an Orville Wright portrait by Underwood & Underwood, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Florence Bergstrom, with good wishes from, Orville Wright.”

In fine condition, with a hint of edge silvering. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.

Starting Bid $200

445. Orville Wright. The Winters National Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Orville Wright, “Wright Cycle Co., O. W.,” payable to E. K. Morris & Co. for $2.84, March 15, 1907.

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

446. Orville Wright. The Winters National Bank check, 7.5

x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to The Dayton Blue Print & Supply, Co. for $67.47, January 13, 1917. In fine condition, with one vertical fold (passing through a single letter of the signature), a tiny tear to top edge, staples holes to upper left, and expected bank notations, stamps, and cancellation holes (trivially affecting the tips of two letters).

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare portrait of the elusive Wilbur Wright

447. Wilbur Wright. Rare vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 portrait of the elder Wright brother by the White Studio of New York,

signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Col. Geo. S. Anderson, with my compliments, Wilbur Wright.” Affixed to the original 8 x 10 studio mount. In very good condition, with slight silvering to darker areas, a couple small areas of surface scuffing and loss to left side of facial area, subtle rippling, and some scattered light staining and missing lower corner tips to mount. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. The recipient was a West Point graduate who rose to the rank of colonel and was assigned as a member of the newly created General Staff of the Army in 1906. Anderson was sent to Governors Island to serve as Chief of Staff of the Department of the East, and while stationed there met Wright before he embarked on his historic 20-mile, 33-minute flight up the Hudson River from Governors Island to Grant’s Tomb and back in October 1909. Signed photographs of Wright remain extremely rare.

Starting Bid $1000

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Verne’s De la Terre a la Lune, signed by 10 Apollo astronauts 448.

Apollo Astronauts.

Signed book: De la Terre a la Lune, trajet direct en 97 heures 20 minutes. Paris: J. Hetzel, Bibliotheque D’education et de Recreation.

French language, hardcover with clamshell, 8.25 x 11.75, 180 pages.

Signed on the title page and the adjacent page in pencil by an astounding 10 Apollo astronauts, including: “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7,” “Jim McDivitt, Apollo 9 CDR,” “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP,” “Gene Cernan, Apollo X–LMP, Apollo XVII–CDR,” “Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CDR,” “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP,” “Dave Scott, Apollo 9 CMP, Apollo 15 CDR,” “James Lovell, Apollo 8, 13 CDR,” and “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In very good condition, with foxing, toning and edge chipping; the “Jules Verne” above Bean’s signature is in an unknown hand. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. A wonderful offering signed by Apollo astronauts who helped turn the science fiction of Jules Verne into modern-day reality. Starting Bid $300

450. Konstantin Tsiolkovsky. Rus-

449. Cosmonauts. Six KNIGA covers, all with cachets

commemorating Russian space achievements, issued and canceled to mark one of the first six Russian manned space missions. Each signed in ink by one of the first six cosmonauts, including: Yuri Gagarin, German Titov, Andriyan Nikolayev, Pavel Popovich, Valery Bykovsky, and Valentina Tereshkova.

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

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sian physicist (18571935) who pioneered the study of rocketry and cosmonautics and whose discoveries were of crucial importance in the development of manned space travel. Booklet entitled ‘The Success of Aeronautics in the 19th Century,’ in Russian, 18 pages.

Signed and inscribed at the top of the first page in Russian by Tsiolkovsky, with a three-line inscription dated 1901. In very good condition, with uniform toning to all pages, a stamp below signature, repaired tear to bottom of first page, and some scattered light foxing.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

451. John Glenn.

Softcover manual entitled Results of the First United States Manned Orbital Space Flight, 204 pages, 7.75 x 10.25, February 20, 1962, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Best regards—J. H. Glenn, Jr.” In fine condition, with sunning to the spine. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

452. Gus Grissom. Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out

and signed by Grissom, “Virgil I. Grissom,” payable to Rhymes Repair Service for $83.77, March 30, 1963. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

The heroes of Mercury 7 453.

Mercury 7.

Amazing vintage color glossy 13.75 x 10.75 full-length photo of the original Mercury astronauts posing in front of a Convair F106-B aircraft at Langley Air Force Base on January 20, 1961, signed above their respective images in black ink or felt tip: “Scott Carpenter,” “Gordon Cooper,” “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” “Gus Grissom,” “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” “D. K. Slayton,” and “Wally Schirra,” who signs over his failed first attempt. The photo is affixed to its original 20 x 16 cardstock mount. In very good to fine condition, with light scuffs and surface impressions to the lightly faded image, and some light stains and a stray ink mark to the mount. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $500

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454. Mercury Astronauts. Brilliant color limited edition 32.75 x 23.5 print of a painting by artist George Bishop entitled ‘Mercury 7,’ showing the MercuryRedstone rocket launching above images of the seven Mercury astronauts, a NASA logo and the six mission insignias below each respective pilot, numbered 271/1500, signed along the bottom in pencil by Alan Shepard, Betty Grissom (wife of Gus Grissom), John Glenn, Deke Slayton, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, and Gordon Cooper. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 40 x 31. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

455. Mercury Astronauts. Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the original Mercury astronauts posing in front of a Convair F106-B aircraft at Langley Air Force Base on January 20, 1961, signed in blue and black felt tip by Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard, and Deke Slayton. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

456. Wally Schirra. Two items: an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph

of Schirra wearing his Mercury space suit with a capsule model in the background, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “Best wishes, Fred—, Wally Schirra”; and a softcover manual entitled Results of the Third United States Manned Orbital Space Flight, 120 pages, 7.75 x 10.25, October 3, 1962, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Best wishes, Fred Peters, Wally Schirra.” In overall very good to fine condition, with light sunning to the manual’s spine, and a heavy vertical crease to the right side of the signed photo. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Sought-after Apollo 11 insurance cover from Aldrin’s personal collection 457. Apollo 11. Exceptionally desirable Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover with a color cachet depicting the moon landing, bearing a July 20, 1969, Houston, Texas postmark, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, and black felt tip by Michael Collins.

Cover is also marked along the reverse bottom edge, “BA22.” The cover is lightly affixed to a sheet of personal letterhead signed by Buzz Aldrin, which reads, in part: “This Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club postal cover…is one of the ‘insurance covers’ signed by the Apollo 11 crew before our launch on July 16, 1969…The cover displayed above has been in my private collection since 1969 and has an identifier of BA22 written on the reverse side. It was signed by the Apollo 11 crew—Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and myself prior to launch.” In fine condition. These famous insurance covers, produced immediately prior to space missions in order to provide financial security for astronauts’ families in case of disaster, have earned near-legendary status as the ultimate space-related philatelic item, and exist as one of the most coveted formats for astronaut autographs. This example is one of very few to have been signed

by Collins in black ink. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $1000

Fully signed Apollo 11 recovery photo 458. Apollo 11. Phenomenal vintage color glossy 10.75 x 13.75

photo of the Helicopter 66 recovery of the Apollo 11 astronauts after splashdown on July 24, 1969, affixed to its original 16 x 20 cardstock mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black felt tip, “To Jere Cobb—With thanks for your help in the windup to Apollo 11—Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition, with Armstrong’s signature and inscription a few shades light, but still completely legible, dings to corners of mount (easily matted out if so desired), and light fading to image. Cobb was an ex-Marine aviator, test pilot, and a NASA pilot, who later served as an instructor in the Lunar Landing Training Vehicle and as the prime instructor for Charles Conrad for the Apollo 12 mission. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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Early Armstrong signature in a rare 1947 Wapakoneta yearbook

459. Neil Armstrong. The Retrospect yearbook, dating from Armstrong’s senior year at Blume High School in Wapako-

neta, Ohio, in 1947, hardcover, 8 x 11, 88 pages. Armstrong’s senior portrait is at the top of page 12; he has signed in ink under his activities, “Neil Armstrong.” Among the activities he participated in during his three years at school are “Band (2,3,4), Vice-President 4,” and “Student Council 3,4.” Armstrong is pictured an additional six times in the yearbook, twice in the band (once with the other officers), twice for Student Council (once with the other officers), and twice with the Senior Hi–Y, whose information reads, in part: “Clean Living–self-discipline in everyday life, Clean Speech–decency in conversation, Clean Scholarship–honesty in school, Clean Sportmanship–fairness in athletics.” In very good to fine condition, with general overall handling wear, and interior pages nearly completely detached from the spine, and held in place with old tape along the inner hinges.

Armstrong’s dedication to such creeds as those endorsed by the Senior Hi–Y, including “clean living,” “self-discipline,” and “decency,” would go on to serve him well in life—especially in the Apollo 11 moon landing and the demands of a post-NASA life as a living legend. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Uninscribed red-numbered white space suit portrait of the first man on the moon 460. Neil Armstrong. Fantastic color satin-finish 8 x 10 red-numbered NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in black felt tip. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing to the background and to the top border. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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“The fields of expertise of space crewmen will be widely varied in the years to come” 461. Neil Armstrong. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, University of Cincin-

nati letterhead, January 13, 1975. Letter to Lt. David F. Higbee, in full: “The fields of expertise of space crewmen will be widely varied in the years to come. I do not think I can accurately predict the ‘best route.’

I do expect that NASA will continue to be able to select from among the best qualified individuals in the nation for their crews. Inasmuch as this is a constantly changing situation, I suggest that you inquire from NASA directly for their current policy.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA . Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

462. Neil Armstrong. Official color 8 x 10 NASA litho-

graph of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Bill—Best Wishes, Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with a few light creases. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

463. Neil Armstrong. Crisp ballpoint signature, “Neil

Armstrong,” on an off-white 3 x 5 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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464. Apollo 13 Flown Command Module Mylar. Large flown 1 x 1 swatch of Mylar thermal coating recovered from the Apollo 13 command module. Encased in a circular Lucite display with imprinted text: “Apollo 13 Mylar Command Module Thermal Coating.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

465. Apollo-Soyuz. Flown 5.5 x 5.5 Beta cloth swatch from Deke Slayton’s personal collection, with a 3.25˝ mission insignia printed in the center, signed around the insignia in black ink by Deke Slayton, Tom Stafford, Vance Brand, Alexei Leonov, and Valeri Kubasov. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by his wife, Bobbie Slayton, which reads in part: “This is to certify that this autographed Beta cloth belonged to my husband, Deke Slayton, and was flown in 1975 on the Apollo-Soyuz mission. It was locked in his safe deposit box along with other flown memorabilia.” Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA. Starting Bid $200

466. Apollo–Soyuz. Deke Slayton’s flown 5 x 5 swatch

of Beta cloth featuring the ASTP mission insignia, carried aboard the Apollo CSM-111 for nine days in space, signed in black ink by Tom Stafford, Vance Brand, Alexei Leonov, and Valery Kubasov, and in red ink by Deke Slayton. Matted with a color photo of a Pamela Lee painting of the ApolloSoyuz spacecraft floating above the Earth, signed in the lower left in gold ink, “Pamela Lee, 8/10,” to an overall size of 19 x 21. In very good to fine condition, with soiling at the bottom, and Slayton’s signature blurry and indistinct.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by his wife, Bobbie Slayton, which reads, in part: “This is to certify that this autographed beta cloth belonged to my husband, Deke Slayton, and was flown in 1975 on the Apollo Soyuz mission. It was locked in his safe deposit box along with other flown memorabilia.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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The crew of STS–51–L

467. Challenger. Six uncancelled personal checks, all measuring approximately 6 x 2.75, all dated from January 24–26, 1986, all written out to Cape Kennedy Medals, with each check filled out and signed by a member of the ill-fated Challenger crew. Signers include: “S. Christa McAuliffe,” who adds “Barb-20 Teachers in Space,” “Ronald E. McNair,” “Ellison S. Onizuka,” “Judith A. Resnik,” “G. B. Jarvis,” and “Francis R. Scobee.” Also included is a personal check filled out and signed

by Michael Smith’s wife, Jane. In overall fine condition. An impressive collection, not only for the more formal signatures of several of the astronauts, but for the direct space relation, and proximity to the launch date of January 28, 1986.

Cape Kennedy Medals was a Cocoa Beach, Florida, company that manufactured mission patches, medallions, pins, and other related souvenirs and memorabilia for shuttle crews. The Challenger crew ordered such mementos for their upcoming mission while in quarantine at crew quarters before their flight, with McAuliffe’s check dated just two days before the launch; her memo, “Barb-20 Teachers in Space,” likely means that her order was for twenty Teacher-in-Space souvenir patches for her back-up, Barbara Morgan, to distribute to certain people attending the Challenger launch. These checks very well may be the last known written bank drafts by the astronaut crew-members. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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Postal covers signed by the Challenger crew

468. Challenger. Complete set of seven Challenger postal covers, some bearing commemorative cachets, each postmarked January 28, 1986, and individually signed in black ink or felt tip by an STS–51–L astronaut, including: “Greg Jarvis, 51-D,” “S. Christa McAuliffe,” “Dr. Ron McNair,—Shuttle Astronaut,” “Ellison S. Onizuka, Feb. 6, 1979,” “Judith A. Resnik,” “Michael J. Smith,” and “Dick Scobee.” In overall fine to very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

The ill-fated Columbia crew 469. Columbia STS-107. Scarce color glossy 11 x 8.5 laserprint photo of the Columbia crew posing with several office workers, signed in black felt tip by all seven crew members: Rick Husband, Willie McCool, Michael Anderson, Kalpana Chawla, David Brown, Laurel Clark, and Ilan Ramon. In fine condition, with a slightly hazy appearance to signatures due to nature of the paper. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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470. Christa McAuliffe. Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of McAuliffe wearing her blue flight suit and holding a Challenger model, signed in black felt tip, “S. Christa McAuliffe.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

471. STS–66. Fantastic color glossy 16.5 x 12.5 composite photo of images from eight space shuttle missions, featuring a flown fabric American flag and typed presentation caption affixed to center, with the latter reading: “This United States flag was flown aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis, STS-66, November 3–14, 1994. Presented to Bill Campbell.

Thank you for your tremendous support to the space program. From your friends in the Astronaut Office.”

The eight images surrounding the flag and caption are signed in ink and felt tip by over 60 astronauts and NASA employees, including: James H. Newman, Wendy B. Lawrence, Lisa Nowak, Pamela Melroy, Thomas David Jones, Janice Voss, Andy Thomas, Rex J. Walheim, Eileen Collins, Brian Duffy, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, Donald Pettit, Janet L. Kavandi, Charles O. Hobaugh, Julie Payette, Nancy J. Currie-Gregg, Ellen Ochoa, William C. McCool, Patrick G. Forrester, Steven Lindsey, Paul W. Richards, Ellen S. Baker, and many more.

Double-matted to a slightly larger size. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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474. Buzz Aldrin

475. Buzz Aldrin

476. Buzz Aldrin

477. Buzz Aldrin

478. Buzz Aldrin

479. Buzz Aldrin

480. Buzz Aldrin MB $200

481. Apollo 11 Beta Patch

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482. Alan Bean

483. Scott Carpenter

484. Scott Carpenter

485. Gene Cernan

486. Gene Cernan and Scott Carpenter

487. Michael Collins

488. Charles Conrad

489. Charles Conrad

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490. Gordon Cooper

491. Gordon Cooper

492. Gordon Cooper

493. Charlie Duke

494. Gemini 4

495. Gemini Astronauts

496. John Glenn

497. Jim Irwin

498. Kennedy Space Center

499. James Lovell

500. Mission Control

501. Edgar Mitchell

502. Edgar Mitchell

503. Harrison Schmitt

504. Dave Scott

505. Alan Shepard

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506. Shuttle-Mir Flown Flag

508. Skylab MB $200

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511. Space Shuttle MB $200

509. Skylab Flown Oxygen Supply Tank Fragment MB $200

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512. Space Shuttle Discovery

513. STS–1

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514. STS–102

515. STS–29

516. STS–32

517. STS–59

518. STS–61–B

519. STS–62

520. STS–87

521. Valentina Tereshkova

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art, architecture, and design

522. Paterne Berrichon. Pseud-

onym of Pierre-Eugene Dufour (1855– 1922), a French poet, painter, sculptor, and designer. Autograph manuscript in French, signed “Paterne Berrichon,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. A poem entitled “O Salutoris Hostia,” dedicated to renowned Symbolist Stephane Mallarme, beginning (translated): “Subtle confidant of mystical hysteria, / The silent Incense in the wetness of the evening / Whispers only at the gold of the monstrance / The spiritual rut of virgin flesh withered.”

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

523. Alexander Calder. American sculptor (1898–1976) known as the originator of the mobile. ALS in French, signed “Sandy,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, February 12, 1956. Appealing untranslated letter in Calder’s bold and distinctive hand, mentioning a gallery in Rome. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Wonderful twice-signed volume boasting an original sketch of Don Quixote de la Mancha

524. Salvador Dali. Fantastic signed book: The World of Salvador Dali. First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1962. Hardcover,

10.5 x 12, 228 pages. Prominently signed and inscribed across an opening two-page spread in ballpoint by Dali, adding the year of 1963, as well as a large sketch on the far left of his famed Don Quixote figure. He adds a second signature, “Dali,” below the drawing of Don Quixote. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with bumped corners. A sought-after signed book in its own right, enhanced by the excellent, large original sketch. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Inscribed to an art critic in ‘42 525. Salvador Dali. Signed book:

Salvador Dali: Paintings, Drawings, Prints. First edition. NY: Museum of Modern Art, 1941. Hardcover, 7.75 x 10.25, 87 pages. Prominently signed on the title page in black ink, “Pour Alfred Frankenstein, amicablement, Salvador Dali, 1942.” Autographic condition: fine, with some light soiling to signed page.

Book condition: VG-/None, with scuffing and edgewear to boards, and some paper loss along the front joint. Alfred Frankentstein was an art critic for the San Francisco Chronicle who was a champion of the trompe-l’oeil tradition in American painting. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Delacroix writes concerning “the historical painting” 526. Eugene Delacroix. French artist (1798–1863) who takes a place in the first rank of painters in the Romantic tradition and whose mastery of color and technique inspired both the Impressionist and Symbolist schools. ALS in French, signed “Eug. Delacroix,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, April 15, 1828. Letter to Viscount Alcide-Hyacinthe of Beauchesne’s Wood, in part (translated): “Having not had the honor to see you as I hoped, it would be very useful for me to hear from you the flattering assurances that Mr. Jules Marechal has given me on your part…The historical painting requires efforts that the government feels it can support.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2000

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“When I was 15, I wanted to be an artist so I drew all the time” 527. Keith Haring. Rare ALS signed “Keith,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to “Michael,” discussing his growth as an artist and offering advice. In full: “Thanks for your letter. I draw every day. When I was 15, I wanted to be an artist so I drew all the time. It was my only visible talent. Whatever you want to do, the only secret is to believe in it and satisfy yourself. Don’t do it for anyone else.” Nicely cloth-matted and framed with a depiction of his famous ‘Andy Mouse’ character to an overall size of 15 x 24.5. In fine condition. Letters by Haring are very scarce, this being just the sixth we have offered—this example is augmented by its desirable content on becoming an artist. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

528. Heinrich Hoffmann. German psychiatrist who also wrote some short works including Der Struwwelpeter, an illustrated book portraying children misbehaving (1809–1894). AMS in German and Italian, signed “H. Hoffmann,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. Hoffmann pens rhymes from the Italian version of Der Struwwelpeter, beginning (untranslated): “Pierino porcospino / Ve ‘comè sudicio questo Pierino / Che tutti chiamano: il porcospino / L’unghie ha lunghispina, perche da un anno / Viste le forbici ancor non hanno.” In fine condition, with a crease to the lower left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Malevich returns artwork following the close of the Petrograd State Institute of Artistic Culture 529. Kazimir Malevich. Russian painter (1879-

1935) who was a pioneer of geometric abstract art and the originator of the avant-garde, Suprematist movement. DS in Cyrillic, signed “K. Malevich,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 13.75, April 1, 1926. Typed receipt for the transference of eight works of art from the Petrograd State Institute of Artistic Culture to R. A. Andreev and I. E. Pecherskii. Signed at the conclusion in blue ink, “Confirmed, K. Malevich, 1/4 26,” and countersigned by both Andreev and Pecherskii. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. In the spring of 1923, Malevich assumed position as the director of the Petrograd State Institute of Artistic Culture (GINKhUK). The statesponsored museum exhibited the work of many prominent Soviet artists, but Malevich’s direction attracted too many abstract, Modernist artists and the Leningrad Pravda forced its disbandment in 1926 due to ‘counterrevolutionary sermonizing and artistic debauchery.’ When the museum was forced to close, its inventory was quickly liquidated between March and April 1926, which led to the return of much artwork to the original artists. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

530. Henri Matisse. Desirable ALS in French, signed “H. Matisse,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 3.75, Hotel Lutetia letterhead, November 30, 1934. Letter to “Emile,” in full (translated): “I hope that everything at the house is going well and that you are taking good care of Randi, that he is bathed regularly and that his eyes don’t run and squint. To you and Marie my best wishes,” In very good condition, with a heavy diagonal crease. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Matisse writes from Morocco in 1913— an artistically influential period 531. Henri Matisse.

ALS in French, one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting a Moroccan mosque, January 15, 1913. Letter to French art historian and essayist Elie Faure, written while in Tangier, Morocco.

In part (translated): “Thank you for your letter which touched me a lot. My faults which I know, however, make me dread your enthusiasm. As you look interested in my work, on my return from Morocco, I hope to have the pleasure to show you a new effort.” In fine condition, with light soiling, and residue from a removed postage stamp in the upper right corner. Matisse made multiple sojourns to Morocco, where he drew tremendous inspiration from the design and color of the exotic landscape—his frequent orientalist topics of later paintings, such as odalisques, can be traced to this period. He would exhibit his paintings from this trip to Morocco at Bernheim Jeune’s gallery in April 1913. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

532. Joan Miro. ALS in French, signed “Miro,” one page

both sides, 6.5 x 8.75, no date. Untranslated letter to writer Rene Bertele. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Miro’s hand. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Original Harper’s Weekly political cartoon by Thomas Nast 533. Thomas Nast. Influential early American political

cartoonist and illustrator (1840–1902) considered to be the ‘Father of the American Cartoon.’ Wonderful original political cartoon by Nast, entitled “Burst the Other Day at Washington, D.C.,” accomplished in ink on an off-white 8.25 x 8.5 sheet, signed on the right side, “Th: Nast.” Originally published in Harper’s Weekly on May 6, 1882, the cartoon dramatizes the ejection of George Q. Cannon, the Utah delegate, from his seat in Congress because of his practice of polygamy. Lady Liberty is seen standing on the left side beside a sign, “Notice: No polygamist shall be admitted to a seat in this House, U.S.” A bursting artillery cannon, marked “The Mormon (G. Q.) Cannon,” is portrayed at center, with two figures, symbolizing George Q. Cannon and Allen G. Campbell, toppling over. Nicely matted and framed with a preprinted sketch bearing a facsimile signature to an overall size of 16 x 13; the frame’s backing bears an affixed Goodspeed’s Book Shop label. In fine condition.

Although Cannon had served four terms in Congress as a representative of the Utah Territory, his 1880 reelection came under scrutiny due to his citizenship status (he was born in Britain). Utah’s governor overturned the result of the lopsided election, placing Alan G. Campbell, who had won just 1,357 votes of the nearly 20,000 cast, in Congress instead. Congress ultimately nullified both results, refusing to seat Cannon due to his polygamy, and denying Campbell the seat as he had lost the election.

Ultimately, John Thomas Caine was seated instead. As a published drawing dramatizing these events, drawn by the premiere purveyor of the American political cartoon, this original Thomas Nast artwork is of the utmost desirability. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Signed exhibition catalog of Picasso’s early works

534. Pablo Picasso. French exhibition catalog for “Picasso: Oeuvres de

1900 a 1914,” published in 1954 by the Maison de la Pensee Francaise, 6 x 8.5, signed on the front cover in red artist’s crayon, “Picasso.” The catalog features 22 full-page black-and-white images of Picasso’s early 20th century works, with an introduction by Maurice Raynal. In fine condition, with light toning and handling wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Picasso-signed stamp of his harrowing ‘Guernica’ mural 535. Pablo Picasso. Czechoslovakian postage stamp of Picasso’s world-renowned Guernica mural, affixed to a white 4 x 2.5 card, signed in yellow felt tip, “Picasso.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope postmarked at Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, November 27, 1959.

On April 26, 1937, Nazi Germany and Fascist Italian warplanes bombed the small town of Guernica, a Basque Country village in northern Spain. With the majority of the town’s men off fighting during the Spanish Civil War, Guernica was chiefly populated by women and children, and the bombing, propagated by the Spanish Nationalists, was viewed as a show of intimidation and Republican demoralization. After 35 days of painting, Picasso finished the massive work on June 4, 1937, with its violent imagery and stark palette of gray, black, and white palpably embodying the anguish and pain of the Spanish struggle. Guernica was exhibited at the Spanish display at the Paris International Exposition in the 1937 World’s Fair, and then at other venues around the world, with the touring exhibition used to raise funds for Spanish war relief. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Stunning sketch by the noted erotic artist 536. Felicien Rops. Belgian artist (1833–1898) known primarily as a printmaker in etching and aquatint, famed for his work that tends to mingle sex and death. ALS in French, one page, 5.75 x 8.75, July 1893. Neatly penned untranslated letter, plus a postscript signed with a single initial, “F.” In the center, Rops sketches an impressively detailed full-length topless woman.

He adds a second, smaller sketch of a male face to the upper right. In fine condition, with staining to the left edge affecting none of the handwriting. A superb piece of original artwork showcasing Rops’s skill and distinct technique. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Over 50 letters from Alfred Stieglitz to Lewis Mumford: “So Photography is to be recognized— the doors opened—by the august body”

537. Alfred Stieglitz. Photographer and modern art promoter (1864–1946), husband of Georgia O’Keeffe, who was instrumental over his fifty-year career in making photography an accepted art form. An incredible archive of over 50 letters from Alfred Stieglitz to noted writer and critic Lewis Mumford, consisting almost entirely of ALSs, most signed “Stieglitz,” dating from 1925 to 1946, comprising over 100 pages.

Throughout the letters, Stieglitz frequently discusses his wife Georgia O’Keeffe; touches upon his famous journal Camera Work; discusses goings-on at his galleries, the Intimate Gallery (“the Room,” open from 1925 to 1929) and An American Place (“the Place,” open from 1929 until his death in 1946); and constantly compliments Mumford on his work. In overall fine condition, with occasional edge tears, light toning, and general handling wear; one of the earliest letters has some

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paper loss to its lower edge, not affecting any of the text or signature condition. A more comprehensive listing of individual letters and more images are available online at RRAuction.com.

Introduced by mutual friend Paul Rosenfeld in 1924, Stieglitz and Mumford forged a lasting friendship and exchanged frequent correspondence over the next two decades. In the book Mumford on Modern Art in the 1930s, Robert Mumford writes that Stieglitz encouraged Lewis Mumford to ‘expand his outlook on modernism and the role that American artists were to play in its evolution.’ This archive of Stieglitz’s letters offers profound insight into both his life and Georgia O’Keeffe’s, and represents a remarkable correspondence between influential figures in the modernist movement.

Some highlights from the letters: September 10, 1925: “I do not remember exactly what O’Keeffes I sent you—but I’m sending you under separate cover a few more prints which were recently ‘salvaged.’

May be you’d prefer one of those. You’ll have to make your own selection.—It is difficult to say which are the ‘important’ O’Keeffes—particularly when translated into black & white.

As for my own photographs I feel that they would miscarry in reproduction unless there were quite a few.”

March 3, 1927: “You have certainly taken our breath away…

It’s a magnificent essay. Clear and new. You have touched something that has not before been said not only of Georgia but of America. It is an invaluable contribution. The title in itself is a master stroke. Brilliant.”

July 7, 1928: “I finally am going to let the Metropolitan Museum have about 20 prints as a starter.—The Museum has been after me for years.—So Photography is to be recognized—the doors opened—by the august body…My eyes have been on a rampage too—so I have done no reading. Several books are due—a Joyce—a Lawrence amongst them.—Do you know quite a bit of pressure has been brought to bear upon me to give Lawrence a show in The Room. He has done a lot of painting.”

August 28, 1929: “When I came up here I burnt up tons of stuff—photographs & books & magazines. It was a wonder I didn’t burn up the house!—The cameras came near going.

Seven weeks of packing in The Room! Good stuff buried alive—& so much useless stuff in storage—eating up money which might feed hungry mouths. This country ever in my mind. The artists. Their stupidity. Even those close to me.”

October 25, 1929: “O’Keeffe is in great shape & has painted several things—one I believe a very grand affair in yellow & red—autumn leaves. And another very fine one—a tree in New Mexico—a white tree.”

July 10, 1933: “Four years ago the complete set of Camera Work I had had up here for years I offered to the Evening Star. It was a wonderful sight to watch the volumes burn. As you know books burn slowly…What a continuous heartache Camera Work represented & what blood was spilled over each issue fighting printers & fighting engravers—fighting paper dealers & paper manufacturers—fighting ink manufacturers & binders—fighting those who did the packing—fighting the post office—every step I controlled personally.”

April 22, 1935: “Good, very good, that you intend writing about the ‘American Section’ at the Metropolitan. It’s a real disgrace—It’s ungodly. Even worse than the Whitney. And that is a mouthful.”

August 10, 1935: “The University of Minnesota has gotten its O’Keeffe!…There has been no wire pulling—no politics—no

game of any kind.—Quite an extraordinary experience from every angle. A very beautiful one—and a very significant one—I think I told you about Lloyd Wright’s advising them to start with the right thing—an O’Keeffe. They had had in mind—Benton, Curry or Grant Wood!!”

October 15, 1935: “Camera Work has gone off to you in 4 packages by parcel post…As for the missing Plates they were not torn out of the books but were never put into those copies. You see many of the gravures were tipped in my hand (by me) after the numbers had been printed & bound. And I only completed the number of copies as were subscribed for.”

March 30, 1938: “I have been having a very grand time reading every word of ‘The Culture of Cities.’ What a book. How alive.

What a picture. Series of endless yet complete pictures. I do want you to know what a wonderful treat you have prepared for me. You have produced a masterpiece.”

February 5, 1939: “The Place keeps me madly busy.—O’Keeffe shows always do.”

December 31, 1939: “How good too of you to remember that to-morrow is my birthday. I believe it is rather indecent for one to tarry so long.—Really I believe that…Overstaying one’s time doesn’t seem quite right from an aesthetic point of view.—That is from the point of view of the beautiful.”

March 30, 1943: “The Dove show was grand. So was the Marin.

The O’Keeffe is now up. It is very lovely. Severe & lovely.—The Place is visited by but few. It has a tomblike feeling to me.”

February 25, 1944: “Too bad you can’t see the new O’Keeffes.

They are an extraordinary lot. A new note. Very uplifting.—A new world—So it is felt by nearly all who come. And so far about 2000 have come.”

May 16, 1946: “If you can find a moment drop in at the Museum of Modern Art & see the O’Keeffes. I think it would be a revelation to you the feel of it all. Sweeney has done a grand job.—I have had nothing to do with it. The Place is very quiet—a tomblike stillness much of the time.”

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“Since I could hold a pencil I have always drawn pictures” 538. Ernest Shepard. ALS signed “Ernest H. Shepard,” three pages on two sheets, 6.25 x 7, personal letterhead, September 6, 1967. Letter to Evelyn Byrne, in part: “When I was 12 years old my Father read Dickens to us— my sister, brother and myself—I was the youngest. We had David Copperfield, Martin Chuzzlewhit, Dombey & Son, The Old Curiosity Shop and, of course, Pickwick Papers. I think half of my enjoyment of these books came from my father’s reading—Having had experience as an actor he not only read beautifully but also dramatized the parts. For my own reading I had several of Henty’s books and I read R.L. Stevenson when I was 16 to 17. A book that was a great standby was called ‘The World of Adventure’ published by Cassells…Every story was true and well illustrated—Shipwrecks and Fires, Adventures in the Alps, avalanches, polar expeditions, Wild West with Buffalo Bill, battles in India and Zulu land, ballooning, Inventions, Mine Explosions—For lighter reading I had ‘Alice in Wonderland’ of which I have never tired, and Randolph Caldecott’s illustrated rhymes—at the age of 87, I still enjoy these. Since I could hold a pencil I have always drawn pictures mostly of people and was encouraged by both my parents to do so…I still work many hours a day and enjoy it.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Shepard’s hand. Byrne ran a program at New York City’s Elizabeth Barrett Browning Junior High School where she asked major literary and artistic figures for recollections of what books inspired them; some responses were published in the 1971 book Attacks of Taste. Fine content from the influential children’s illustrator about the books that inspired him as a young boy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Iconic “Campbell’s Tomato Soup” drawing by Warhol 539. Andy Warhol. Signed book: The

Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B & Back Again). Later printing. NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1975. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 241 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black felt tip, “To Jim, Andy Warhol,” who fills out the entire page with a large sketch of a “Campbell’s Tomato Soup” can. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/VG, with a small ownership bookplate affixed to front pastedown and a price-clipped dust jacket. A fantastic and sought-after example.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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A reply from Wyeth, “at present 4 am in the midst of work” 540. N. C. Wyeth. ALS, two pages, 7 x 7.75, March 31,

1924. Written from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, a letter to S. D. Green, in full: “Your letter and request of March 17th has been read with very great interest. It is encouraging and stimulating to hear of such things. Just at present 4 am in the midst of work which has all but overwhelmed me and I must wait for a breathing space to comply with your request.

Rest assured I shall do it just as soon as possible.” In fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Wright condemns the ‘International style’— “it is the use of man by the machine” 541. Frank Lloyd Wright. Important typescript

article entitled “To the Fifty-Eight,” copiously emended and annotated in black ink by Frank Lloyd Wright, five pages, 8.5 x 11, August 1939.

The article, which appeared in the October 1939 issue of The Journal of the Royal Institute of Architects, was a rebuttal to criticism of a lecture he delivered in London in May 1939 censuring the ‘International Style’ of architecture. The article, in part: “If printed reactions to my talks in London—no speaker really—which should have reached me there but now reach me at Taliesin mean anything, I have succeeded in getting myself misunderstood and well disliked, especially by those who should have been quick to understand me. I refer to the 58th variety—‘the fruit of my own orchard’? For such pains as I took in the circumstances I am accused of disowning ‘the fruit of my own orchard’ when I intended only to cut down saplings interfering with good fruit…Is the idea that good architecture must be, first of all, good building and the architect a master-builder first and an aesthetician afterwards—heresy? Is the idea that good community life is the life of the individual raised to the nth power rather than the life of the individual reduced to the lowest common denominator—idealistic hallucination? Cake? In this connection I ask M. A. R. S….again…which came first—hen or egg? Well—if the egg is the Idea then the egg came first—and, just so—society. First the great Individual (the Idea or Egg) then Society (the Hen). After that what have you?…I love Romance as I love sentiment. But just as I dislike sentimentality I would dislike their ‘Romance.’—I suggest you put a gently sloping roof on any Le Corbusier or Gropius just to see what you have left of the so-called International Style after proper deductions have been made…Have I ‘changed’ because I used to say the machine is the artist’s tool and now say that man should use the machine and not the machine use man?…I accept that backwash as European reaction on the way towards the ‘International Style’: a style that could never be Democratic because it is the use of man by the machine. ‘They’ are striving to perfect that?…I began my work as architect by sensibly accepting the machine as the creative artist’s inevitable tool believing that only where such as he had it in control could it prove a blessing instead of a curse.” In fine condition, with rusty staple holes along the top edge. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 161

542. Gustave Dore

543. Tsuguharu Foujita

546. Karl Lagerfeld

547. Roy Lichtenstein

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550. Hiram Powers

553. Andy Warhol

554. Andy Warhol

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545. Philip Johnson

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548. Peter Max

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549. Jose Clemente Orozco MB $200

544. Al Hirschfeld

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551. Alfred Stieglitz

552. Alfred Stieglitz

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555. Andy Warhol and Jamie Wyeth MB $200

comic art and animation Alice’s confrontation with the Queen of Hearts 556. Mary Blair concept painting from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1951) Outstanding original concept painting by Mary Blair for Alice in Wonderland, which depicts Alice being scolded by the Queen of Hearts in the royal garden, with a pair of playing card guards observing from behind; the scene is perhaps a precursor to their fateful croquet match. Accomplished in tempera on 8.5 x 6.75 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes at corners.

Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It’s a Small World), and her largest work ever, the multi-story mosaic in Disney World’s Contemporary Hotel concourse. A wondrous piece of concept artwork from a classic Disney feature. Starting Bid $1000

Detailed sketch by the renowned underground cartoonist

557. Robert Crumb. Exceptional signed ink

sketch of a man and woman seated at a barroom table on an off-white 5.5 x 4.75 card, signed in the lower right, “R. Crumb.” The humorous scene, numbered “10,” most likely a self-portrait of himself and his wife Aline, shows the man staring at the buxom waitress with undisguised interest as the woman blankly looks on. In fine condition. Original artwork by Crumb of this quality is very scarce and of ever-increasing desirability. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Disney plans the extension of Disneyland’s monorail

558. Walt Disney. DS, signed “Walter E. Disney,” four pages, 8.5 x 11, November 30, 1960. Minutes of a special meeting of

the board of directors of WED Enterprises concerning Disneyland construction. In part: “Mr. Cottrell reported that the officers of the corporation had been negotiating with representatives of Disneyland, Inc. and the Disneyland Hotel with a view to an extension of the Monorail to encompass the Westerly and Southerly boundaries of the Disneyland Parking Lot, to continue to a station at the Disneyland Hotel and to return to the Park.” The officers resolved to authorize the project. The document goes on to address “the patent application which had been filed…relative to the Audio-Animatronic idea” and its use in the Nature’s Wonderland section of the theme park. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned photo. Disneyland’s monorail debuted in 1959 as a sightseeing attraction in the park’s Tomorrowland section. Once the two-and-a-half mile expansion was completed in 1961, culminating in a station at the Disneyland Hotel, it became a viable means of transportation within the park.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Disney with man’s best friend, inscribed to an animation pioneer 559. Walt Disney. Magnificent vintage matte-finish 11 x 14

photo of Disney seated next to a large bloodhound, boldly signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Fred—All best, Walt.” In very fine condition, with very light feathering to the ink. Accompanied by the embossed Walt Disney Productions business card belonging to the original recipient, Disney animator Fred Kopietz, as well as an unsigned glossy 10 x 8 photo of Kopietz in his Disney Studios office, the walls of which are covered in storyboards and model sheets for the 1967 film The Jungle Book. Kopietz was a distinguished contributor to the Golden Age of animation who worked on Flip the Frog cartoons with Ub Iwerks, Oswald cartoons with Walter Lantz, and animated for over 25 years at Disney. A large and wonderful signed photo of Disney posing with a dog breed featured in many of his classic films—in addition to the canine pose and immense signature, the dedication to a legendary animator makes this a truly remarkable Disney-signed portrait. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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560. Walt Disney. Large vintage pencil signature and inscription, “To Lucie Wray, with best wishes, Walt Disney,” on an off-white 7.75 x 5 sheet of stationery from a Houston mansion, dated February 16, 1948 in another hand. In very good condition, with creasing, heavy intersecting folds, and irregular blocks of light toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Crisply signed Snow White presentation mat 561. Walt Disney.

Appealing off-white presentation mat originally prepared to hold an animation cel from Snow White, 19 x 18, nicely signed in the lower right in dark brown artist’s crayon, “Walt Disney.”

The mat bears the original caption below the opening, “From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” and displays a modern color print of the iconic characters from the film.

In very good to fine condition, with light irregular toning to mat. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from noted Disney expert Phil Sears.

Starting Bid $300

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562. Elephanchine Production Cel from Fantasia.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cel featuring Elephanchine from Fantasia, showing her blowing a bubble with a goldfish inside. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. The Elephanchine image measures 5.5 x 6 and the goldfish and bubble measure 2.75 x 2.75, with a mat opening of 8.5 x 7. Framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 14.25. The piece has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse. In very good to fine condition, scattered cracking and lifting to paint. Starting Bid $200

563. Pegasus Production Cel from Fantasia. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cel featuring a black baby Pegasus from Fantasia, showing the winged horse jumping over water. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 2.5 x 2.75, with a mat opening of 5.5 x 5.75. Framed to an overall size of 10.5 x 11.

The piece has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

564. Pegasus Production Cel from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940)

Original production cel featuring a white baby Pegasus from Fantasia, showing the creature swimming. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 1.25 x 1.25, with a mat opening of 4.25 x 3.

Framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 10.5.

The piece has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse. In fine condition, with some peeling to the cel, tape repairs to corners of the frame, and tears to the backing. Starting Bid $200

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565. Frederick Opper. Pioneer of American newspaper comic strips (1857-1937) best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. Vintage menu for New York’s exclusive The Players social club, 4.25 x 6.75, June 10, 1907, signed on the reverse in black ink, “F. Opper,” who adds a wonderful sketch of a rotund, cigar-smoking gentleman with shirt reading: “The Trusts.” The menu is also signed and illustrated by ten other artists and cartoonists, including: James Wall Finn, Harry Davis Ives, and Edward M. Welch. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

566. Charles Schulz. Original felt tip sketch on an offwhite 5.5 x 3.5 postal card, showing Snoopy in an obedient full-length seated pose, signed in black felt tip, “Schulz.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked January 1979, and a copy of the final Peanuts comic strip from February 13, 2000, the day following Schulz’s death. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

567. Charles Schulz. Signed book: More Peanuts. NY: Rinehart & Co., Inc., 1958. Softcover, 5.25 x 8. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “To Gloria, Schulz,” who adds a fantastic sketch of Snoopy in an obedient seated profile pose. In very good to fine condition, with sunning to the book’s spine, moderate edge toning to all of the interior pages. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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568. Original Mickey Mouse Production Artwork MB $200

569. Disneyland MB $200

570. Goofy Production Cel

571. Chester Gould

572. Matt Groening

573. Matt Groening

574. Matt Groening

575. Matt Groening

576. Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera

577. Syd Hoff

578. Ice Age

579. Hank Ketcham

580. Lady and the Tramp souvenir sketch MB $200

581. Ariel, Flounder, and Sebastian production cel and background MB $200

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582. Lone Ranger and Silver production cel and drawing MB $200

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583. Jerry Siegel MB $200

literature “Goethe and Diderot—who dug and penetrated beyond—are minds of identical nature” 584. Jules Amedee Barbey d’Aurevilly.

French author (1808– 1889) known for his mysteries that explored hidden motivations and hinted at evil. Supremely desirable AMS in French, signed “J. B. d. A.,” five pages, 8 x 12.25, no date but circa 1880. Draft for the introduction to his 1880 pamphlet of literary criticism entitled Goethe et Diderot. In part (translated): “These two studies about Goethe and Diderot have been published separately at rather distant periods,—and in a journal, with a style of publication invented at an age pulverizing everything, even thought, but by their double subject, they imperatively required [the two studies] overall and unity of the book. It was expedient to place Goethe and Diderot within the scope of the same volume to bring them closer to each other that way, to make it a better judgment and give a more exact and clearer view of their identity because, hence differences of country and period, language and idea, influence and destiny, Goethe and Diderot—who dug and penetrated beyond—are minds of identical nature… Goethe,—the last to come of the two—is certainly the greatest in mankind opinion, as Charlemagne is greater than Pepin, but it is Diderot who is the predecessor and the father,—and yet is it [inserted] a father who has not given all his temperament to his son! Goethe, without Diderot, could exist maybe as Diderot himself, but the both of them are no less minds of same substance and same race,—and so much, than while writing about Goethe, the Voltaire of Germany, who had no one to counterbalance his glory, it is impossible not to think of Diderot, who had Voltaire next to him to kill his by comparison!” Handsomely custom-bound in dark red leather with a matching slipcase. Repaired separations to intersecting folds and a few repaired tears, uniform toning, and a bit of paper loss to corners, otherwise fine condition.

Barbey d’Aurevilly was known as a harsh literary critic and earned the nickname ‘The Constable of Literature’ while writing for Le Constitutionnel. With the exception of the opening paragraph, this introduction focuses almost entirely on Goethe and his reception as a genius in Germany and France. It is a fascinating attack on Goethe’s status as a literary great and is a fine embodiment of Barbey d’Aurevilly’s criticism, as he never hesitated to go against the tide of popular opinion. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Burgess criticizes the Nobel Prize, remarks on the popularity of A Clockwork Orange, and mentions Shakespeare, Joyce, Nabokov, and other literary giants 585. Anthony Burgess. Exceptional collection of 18 letters from Burgess to different recipients, consisting of two ALSs and 16 TLSs on sheets and postcards of various sizes, dated between 1969 and 1986. Eleven are addressed to literary scholar Robert DeMaria. Burgess discusses his work, literature in general, his daily life, and responds to a few autograph requests. A selection from the letters follows:

To Robert DeMaria, 1969: “The book of mine that most students seem to be getting hold of now is the Random House Modern Library volume which contains A Clockwork Orange and Honey for the Bears. But I’d prefer they read Enderby, which has Mediterranean settings. I’m working on a biography of Shakespeare at the moment…a literary-biographical approach might be useful while the stuff’s fresh in my mind.”

To DeMaria, 1971: “I see you wanted an introduction to The Satyr, but I don’t suppose you need it now. I’ll do it for your next novel, if you still want it, but you probably don’t…I’m damnably busy trying to earn a living, and the academic way won’t do it—not at Princeton, anyway.”

Regarding his work and schedule, 1973: “I’ve been busy here in Europe after the long sleep of academic NY, having now just got through the TV Moses series (Burt Lancaster, Jehovah help us), written a novella, and nearly finished my Napoleon novel.”

To DeMaria, 1976: “A Marlowe novel is what I’ve always wanted to write but I’ve had to be content with a mere set of vital snippets in the Shakespeare series I’ve written for TV.” To an admirer, 1977: “My views on the Nobel Prize are simple and have more to do with economic need then with literary merit.

I think I deserve it, for instance, because I think I deserve to have some kind of financial reward for working so hard. I doubt if there is a serious nexus between the Prize and genuine literary achievement: politics always comes into it somewhere, or else something celebratory—I don’t think Saul Bellow would have got it had it not been for America’s bicentenary; I don’t think Patrick White would have got it had it not been for the need to recognise the existence of Australia. If the Prize recognised genuine merit, the writers now dead who should have received it are: James Joyce, Vladimir Nabokov, Ronald Firbank, Ford Madox Ford, Franz Kafka, Hoffmannsthal, Cocteau, D. H. Lawrence, Evelyn Waugh.”

To publisher Rolando Pieraccini, 1984: “It would be a good idea to publish, as a single volume, these 71 sonnets of the great Roman Belli…These have not, as a single verse entity, appeared in print before.”

To an admirer, 1986: “One novel of mine has been translated to Russian, but that was done in Israel. The Soviet Union does not permit copies of my books into their great libertarian territories. I cannot send you a copy of my best book, since I do not know which it is.”

Also includes a seven-page mimeographed copy of a typed draft for Burgess’s translation of Cyrano de Bergerac, with autograph notations and corrections, as well as his signature on the final page. Accompanied by retained carbon copies of some of DeMaria’s letters to Burgess. In overall fine condition. Correspondence with superb content and commentary by the accomplished British writer. Starting Bid $300

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586. Guillaume Apollinaire. Unsigned

handwritten manuscript in French by Apollinaire, one page, 5.5 x 8.25, no date. A series of poetic thoughts and ideas on the subject of love, revealing a tormented nature. In part (roughly translated): “Marriage of the priest. To convert the woman and to make her happy he sacrifices his salvation and the bride. She is pregnant.

Piece modesty. Painting model undressing love modesty dressing. Amours of two officers in Berlin. One kills himself to obey the other.” Affixed at the top edge to a slightly larger sheet. In very good condition, with paper loss along the edges, and partial splitting along the central horizontal fold.

Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture. Starting Bid $200

587. Andre Breton. French

writer and poet (1896–1966) best known as the founder of Surrealism. ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 7, March 16, 1921. Letter to French historian Daniel Halevy, 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. A year earlier, Breton, with Philippe Soupault, published Les Champs Magnetiques, famed as the first work of literary Surrealism. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

588. Louis-Ferdinand Celine. Pen name of French

writer and medical doctor LouisFerdinand-Auguste Destouches (1894–1961). ALS in French, signed “Destouches,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.75, December 30, 1932. Interesting letter to Ludwig Raichmann, in part (translated): “Yoyo can be played very seriously, it’s a game for all abilities and predispositions.

I wrote to Rajchman about it and now he’s going to decide with his committee. I think it will be necessary to go through all kinds of ‘chinoiseries’ before making even a tentative beginning of research in this direction acceptable. All these people are perfectly untamed by the sacred mysteries of the Clinic. They prefer to remain in the zones where they risk nothing, in the imaginary zones, for imaginary doctors, imaginary sick, imaginary society. They are ultra-shy novelists and perfectly boring.

Finally, I hope and believe that you have the talent to overcome these difficulties.” In fine condition, with two file holes along the left side. From 1928 to 1932, Celine worked on the novel Journey to the End of the Night, which made him suddenly famous after its publication. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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An enraged Chateaubriand lashes out: “This is neither prudent enough for my old experience, nor serious enough for my age, nor dignified enough for my character” 589. Francois Rene de Chateaubriand. Writer, politician, diplomat, and historian (1768–1848) considered the founder of Romanticism in French literature. ALS in French, signed “Chateaubriand,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.25, May 30, 1829. Important letter to the Marquis de Boissy, concerning the end of his term as ambassador in Rome, and his eventual appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs. In part (translated): “I am sorry that you did not answer to Mr. Portalis [Minister of Foreign Affairs] that the question was not for me a minister who was agreeable or disagreeable to me. I simply stick to the terms of my arrangements. No matter who the foreign minister is, I am retiring. Excluding the only case of a new ministerial combination for which I would have been consulted and to which I would have consented…I will not profit by my leave. I do not want to lose myself in the midst of parties that have done so much foolishness, to postpone a ministry that I do not want and that they would not give me, then to throw my resignation at the feet of the King out of spite. All this is neither prudent enough for my old experience, nor serious enough for my age, nor dignified enough for my character. As soon as a Foreign Minister has been appointed, I leave Rome with my leave I come to explain and remind the King of the first and capital condition of my acceptance of the Embassy of Rome and I beg him to allow me to go to bury in my infirmary. Here sir, what I beg you to say to the ministers on my behalf and to all my friends.”

In fine condition, with a bit of minor ink erosion. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture. In 1830, after the July Revolution, Chateaubriand’s refusal to swear allegiance to the new King Louis-Philippe put an end to his political career. He withdrew from political life to write his Memoires d’Outre-Tombe [Memoirs from Beyond the Grave] and his Etudes historiques [an introduction to a projected History of France]. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare early portrait of Christie 590. Agatha Christie. Vintage pearl-finish 5.75 x 7.75 portrait of a young Agatha Christie wearing an elegant fur shawl, signed in fountain pen. Attractively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 10.75 x 12.5. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing. An exceptional signed portrait of the acclaimed mystery writer—Christie remains quite scarce in signed photos of such size, with its uncommon early period further elevating its desirability. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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591. Samuel L. Clemens. First National Bank of Hartford check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Clemens, “Sam’l L. Clemens,” payable to Hatch & Tyler for $18, July 3, 1875. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication and grading holder, evaluating the autograph as “NM 7.” In fine condition. Hatch and Tyler were wholesale and retail coal dealers in Hartford. Starting Bid $200

Poetic compliments on jazz-inspired “paintings where New York in turn looks like some stunning night woman covered with jewels” 592. Jean Cocteau.

Versatile French writer and artist (1889–1963) whose spectrum of work included novels, poems, plays, illustrations, films, and set designs. ALS in French, signed “Jean Cocteau, member of the U. S. A. Institute of Arts and Letters,” two pages, 8.25 x 10.5, November 1957. Letter to fellow artist Pierre Sicard. In full (translated): “When I was looking at your American paintings where New York in turn looks like some stunning night woman covered with jewels and like some unknown planet that spacecraft and flying saucers fly from, I did not know that long ago you had painted the places where the spectacle of which the first jazz played the overture.

Perhaps we shall be soon the ones who received from fate the strange privilege of seeing the first film, the first automobile, the first airplane, the first voyage to the moon. And you will have been a witness and the historiographer of our somewhat frightening times which will make people smile someday as a kind of 1900 and which, with the passing of time, will appear full of charm. Should you find it amusing to cite the sentences in Cartes Blanches where I saluted the appearances of the black rhythms that currently possess their academy in France, I give you authorization. I could not have guessed then that the anti-academicism of this music would have its own academy and would ask me to be its president.” Central vertical and horizontal folds with small separations at edges, and a few tiny edges tears, otherwise fine condition. Sicard was a French painter in the postimpressionist style, favoring wild and romantic nightlife scenes inspired by the Parisian bars and nightclubs he frequented. He traveled to New York in the 1930s, where he held an exhibition at the Marie Sterner Gallery in 1936; later that year he exhibited his new scenes of New York at Galerie Bignou in Paris. Sicard settled in the US in the 1950s, traveling between New York and Los Angeles, where he continued to create exuberant scenes of the vibrant cities. A wonderful letter in style and content by Cocteau, in which he also mentions his own Carte Blanche, a 1920 critical text in which Cocteau credited jazz with the salvation of modern French music. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Surrealist sketch by the troubled French writer 593. Rene Crevel. Important early French surrealist author (1900–1935) who committed suicide at age 35. Wonderful ballpoint sketch on a 8.25 x 10.5 sheet showing a crouching figure playing dominoes, unsigned but with “Me voila” written below the drawing. The sheet also bears an Artine Artinian Collection provenance stamp to the lower right. In fine condition, with rusty staple holes to upper left. An exceedingly scarce, magnificent sketch. Starting Bid $200

595. Alexandre Dumas, pere. Prolific

594. Arthur Conan Doyle. Handsome matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Doyle by Elliott & Fry, boldly signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Arthur Conan Doyle.”

In very good to fine condition, with moderate silvering to the perimeter and mounting remnants to reverse Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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French writer (1802–1870) known for such classics as The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. ALS in French, signed “A. Dumas,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, no date.

Letter to French writer and librettist Eugene Scribe, in part (translated): “I address you Mr. de Lancival who wants to thank you for what you will still do. Press the commission because his departure is fixed I believe to Thursday.

I frankly shake your hand honestly, you know that at home it is not a simple formality of politeness.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“I was living in a state of mild masturbation at the Rennert”—Fitzgerald offends at a Jazz Age party 596. F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Remarkable pairing of an ALS and an unsigned handwritten poem: ALS signed “Ever your devoted friend, Scott,” three pages, 6 x 9.25, Hotel Rennert letterhead, no date but likely circa 1932. A letter to his friend Tom Lineaweaver, in part: “Had rather a run-in with your friend Davis—all my fault & yet unfortunate if it had any consequences. Leaving the Poes shortly after you, we went to a friend of his & from there called up Bryan Dancy. My idea was to drop in only, & on arrival, I called up the Rennert & asked them to send out a boy to drive my car. Some smart alec at the party met the man & sent him back so much against my will I had to stay to dinner. I wanted to be home. Anyhow it seems that I said to the assembly at dinner that ‘I was living in a state of mild masturbation at the Rennert.’ It seemed to me an entirely innocuous remark. I’d said the same thing to Eleanor a few hours before and she didn’t collapse, but Massa Davis & Wife decided to be offended. Then also I was unwise as to mention the word virginity in conversation. I realized about then that I was being to them, offensive. I sent for my man to come & drive me home & this time he appeared. This morning I sent Mrs. Dancy flowers & know there’s no harm done there, but what version that flowery ass, Davis, will give you I don’t know. I know that whenever I’m nice to people I don’t like or respect I’m sooner or later rude to them as a sort of compensation. I had heard the story of the Portsmouth Priory once too often.”

Also includes an unpublished handwritten poem in pencil by Fitzgerald, unsigned, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7, no date but likely written around the time of Eleanor and Tom Lineaweaver’s marriage on June 28, 1920. The poem opens: “I remember,—years ago / When a deb. was desperate for a beaux, / She could phone to any Princeton Club / And get a dancing, if alcoholic sub.” The final couplet reads, “So now we’re gathered here today / To celebrate the initial jump in the hay.” The letter is in very good condition, with a few partial separations to the horizontal folds of the letter, and a complete separation to top fold of third page; the poem is in fine condition, with light toning.

Fitzgerald lived at Baltimore’s Hotel Rennert from March 30–May 20, 1932, presumably dating the letter to this period. The recipient, Tom Lineaweaver, was Fitzgerald’s longtime friend and former Princeton classmate. In the humorous letter, Fitzgerald tells the story of his “offensive” behavior after leaving a party at the Poes—a reference to the grandsons of Edgar Allen Poe’s cousin, who attended Princeton as well. Fitzgerald was seemingly forced into company that he had little patience for, leading to a series of off-colored comments that shocked the guests. With the additional unpublished poem—which gives insight and depth to this friendship that spanned decades, as it was seemingly written for Tom and Eleanor’s wedding on June 28, 1920—this is a remarkable collection from the highly sought-after American icon, boasting references to his attendance at riotous Jazz Age parties. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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597. Paul Eluard. French poet (1895–1952) who was one of the founders of the Surreal-

ist movement. ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 5.5, postmarked October 1, 1937. Beautiful letter to the actor Marcel Herrand, referencing a conference and the artist Georges Hugnet.

In part (translated): “I telephoned you this afternoon. I apologize for not being able to call you before. I was sick and then this lecture is one more fatigue. Hugnet has to call you. I wish you could read a poem from him. Fraysse, who is there, tells me that you are suffering. I hope it will be nothing.” Addressed on the reverse in Eluard’s hand. In fine condition.

Paul Eluard held a lecture on the future of poetry at the Comedie des Champs-Elysees in Paris on Saturday, October 2, 1937. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Bawling phrases in Flaubert’s manner and rhythm that will drive the bourgeoisie up the wall” 598. Theophile Gautier. French writer (1811–1872) of drama, poetry, fiction, and criticism who was widely influential in the development of modernism. Rare ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, March 18, 1859.

Letter to fellow writer Ernest-Aime Feydeau, written from Russia before Gautier’s return to France. He discusses the necessary formalities to leave and the difficult terms of the return journey from St. Petersburg, in part (translated): “One has to publish one’s departure three times in the papers so your creditors-if you have any-can come collect the money, after which you have to exchange your French passport for a Russian passport and for this, you have to submit a request. All of this requires time, physically and morally. Furthermore, you need a place at the post office for which you have to wait up to six weeks.” To save time, he will travel by kibitka, “a kind of salad basket on runners to which four or five horses are attached. For four nights and three days we will be wrapped in fur coats and lying on hay like calves, the temperature being minus eight or ten degrees centigrade-and the car is open! Judge for yourself how much I will long to arrive at my destination. Last week, we had six feet of snow…I am literally risking my life and I can assure you, I am normally not a fussy traveler…This trip would be impossible without my companion who speaks Russian perfectly and without a special order that authorizes us to claim horses and even to have them unhitched from other coaches if there are not enough horses around.” He will be “on time for the exposition, and since I will be less occupied with stopping my nose from freezing I will throw lots of copies into all openings.” He looks forward to seeing Feydeau again, “beloved colonel of metaphors,” and to hearing him “bawling phrases in Flaubert’s manner and rhythm that will drive the bourgeoisie up the wall.”

There is one excuse for his prolonged stay: “I was able to sell fourteen thousand copies of Fanny! Hence you can see that the Russians are mighty intelligent; they only ask to have their hearts and minds deformed. Still, I start to think too often about the contraltos, about the green and yellow monsters, about the cats and the white rats and also about the Neuilly bus, this charming vehicle. I even feel almost like seeing a vaudeville, a sure sign of my decline and cretinism.” In fine condition, with a repaired tear to the lower right corner passing into the signature. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture.

Gautier spent the winter of 1858–1859 in Russia and enjoyed his time there immensely, despite the cold weather. The book he mentions, Fanny, was written by Feydeau in 1858 and found enormous success upon publication. Both he and Gautier were friends with Flaubert, who also receives a mention in this letter. Over the next decade, Gautier wrote much about his time in Russia, publishing Tresors d’Art de la Russie [Treasures of Russian Art] in 1861 and Voyage en Russie [Voyage in Russia] in 1867. His travel literature is considered among the best of the 19th century, revealing his personal tastes in art and culture.

Lengthy and rife with fascinating content, this is an ideal letter by the esteemed French writer. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 176 | April 11, 2018 | LITERATURE

600. Christian Furchtegott Gellert. German poet 599. Theodor Fontane. German novelist and poet, re-

garded by many as the most important 19th-century Germanlanguage realist writer (1819–1898). ALS in German, signed “Th: Fontane,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.75, 1891. Attractive untranslated letter written from the Bavarian spa town of Bad Kissingen. In fine condition, with light toning, and a short tear to the lower edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

(1715–1769) who was one of the forerunners of the golden age of German literature. Scarce AQS in Latin on an off-white 7 x 4.25 sheet, signed at the conclusion, “C. F. Gellert,” Leipzig, August 12, 1766. Gellert pens a famous proverb, “Conscientia mille testes,” which translates as “Conscience is as good as a thousand witnesses.” A vertical fold, some scattered soiling, and show-through from writing to reverse in another hand, otherwise fine condition. Starting Bid $200

As WWII draws to a close, Sgt. Hammet writes that he’s eager to “arrive home fat and sleek as a suckling pig” 601. Dashiell Hammett. World War II-dated ALS signed “Sam,” three pages on two sheets, 6 x 9, Service Center, 1452nd A. A. F Base Unit, A. T. C. letterhead, August 26, 1945. Letter to his friend, “Miss Lee Browne,” in full: “Peace made me an old man—with the usual help of the calendar—and I’m now on my merry if not always swift way to Fort Dix and discharge. I’ve been hung up here—Edmonton—for four days but am told I’ve entrain for Minneapolis tomorrow. Mostly I leave the fidgeting and fretting over delays to the young, but once in a while I find myself wishing to God they’d get it over with. When I find that happening I either go get something to eat or take a nap or do both and should arrive home fat and sleek as a suckling pig. Home, by the way is: Hardscrabble Road, Pleasantville, N. Y., (Phone 201), I had a letter from Bill last week and he sounded content enough on his rock, though I imagine he’s restless as everybody else since the Japs quit. Al Weisman left for Adak the day before I took off. Yank is shutting up its Alaskan bureau, so he has a pretty good chance of being transferred to New York before long. Lew Valentine should be showing up in the city too—unless he’s managed to get out of the Army. Hurford was supposed to be making some kind of deal for him. Gene O’Donnell at last reports was assigned to SS at Fort Dix. Maybe I’ll get a chance to look him up. That about cleans me up on who’s who, at least until I see you. (It’s funny as hell writing people about seeing them with anything approaching immediate expectancy!).” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, hand-addressed by Hammett, who adds his signature to the upper left: “S/Sgt. S. D. Hammett.” Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hammett, a veteran of the first World War, again enlisted in the United States Army, serving as a sergeant in the Aleutian Islands, where he edited an Army newspaper entitled The Adakian. Hammett’s longtime mistress, the playwright Lillian Hellman, lived in a large farmhouse on Hardscrabble Road in Pleasantville, New York.

At this time in his career, Hammett was mostly assisting Hellman, including writing the screenplay for the adaptation of her play Watch on the Rhine. The film was nominated for Best Picture and Best Screenplay at the 1944 Academy Awards. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 177

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Hemingway on drinking, money, and writing: “The reason I didn’t write you about the book is because it is hard enough to write it without writing about it” 602. Ernest Hemingway. Exceptional group of four letters

from Hemingway to his close friend Guy Hickok, comprising one ALS, two partial autograph letters, and a one-page TLS. The longest ALS, signed “Ernest,” nine pages on five sheets, May 7, [1931], was written aboard the S.S. Volendam of the Holland-America Line. In part: “When my kidney was being weird had to give up drinking for about 6 weeks but now can drink and have drunk for ever since a year ago last February—I may have made a certain amt. of dough which has all been give away, loaned or spent but I am a son of a bitch if I have become respectable and no later than last winter was forced to sleep all night on the front porch—not being a good size for Pauline to carry up stairs—and on going to church the next morning was supposed to be healed…just because I had bumped into the holy water fount, that I saw the car was standing with the top down and the 3/4 empty bottle very visible (it had been invisible in the dark) in front of the church with the French nameplate to identify it! Don’t want to claim to be a drunk like you but have not become respectable Gros—The reason I didn’t write you about the book is because it is hard enough to write it without writing about it. But listen if you will come down to Madrid you can read it typed…besides which we could see who can drink and who not and see the bullfights—The dope is this…will go to Madrid and work like a bastard on this book until finished—Have 280 some pages done—most to be written over and 1/3 or more to be added—I think you’ll like the damn book.”

He goes on to discuss his travel plans and the repayment of a loan, before discussing an arm injury suffered in Montana: “I couldn’t write then because my arm was still paralyzed. Have only been able to write since 3 weeks. It will be absolutely all right if keep after it. Anyway can shoot, fish and write with it now, but can’t sock anybody.” Here, he sketches a diagram of his arm’s range of motion. Hemingway also provides a sketch of his new home in Key West, pointing out his favorite features, including a “flat roof, see all over town and sea.”

The second, a partial autograph letter in pencil, unsigned, one page both sides, June 18, [1935], in part: “Listen stupid

when you get in a money jam why in hell don’t let me know?…

God dammit I was always suspicious of that Syndicate job…

Gingrich of Esquire is coming here July 3–6 to fish and I will talk to him about your staff.”

The third, a partial autograph letter in pencil, signed “Ernest” and “E. Hemingway [within his address],” one page, no date, in part: “Address here is E. Hemingway, c/o Captain George D. Kreidt, 1437 S.W. 5th Street, Miami, he brings mail on pilot boat once a week. Just got Mary’s letter last night. Don’t be afraid to cash this check as have 438 in bank by latest statement. Also 1000 coming in on July 1.”

The fourth, a TLS signed in pencil, “Hemingstein,” one page, no date, in part: “It was swell to hear from you and thanks the hell of a lot for sending me the 100 bucks. I appreciate it like hell and know how damned hard it is to get money together in chunks as big as that. It came in damned handy because have been writing on this novel since last March First and during that time make no dough. Had seventy four bucks in my bank account when got your hundred.” At the conclusion, Hemingway jots down his Cuban address: “Address, Hotel Ambos Mundos, Havana—Cuba.”

Also includes three letters in another hand (apparently dictated by Hemingway) as well as one unsigned typed letter, frequently referencing loans between the two. In overall very good to fine condition, with tears to the bottom of the typed letter. A young Ernest Hemingway first met the recipient of these letters, Guy Hickok (addressed here as “Gros”) in the early 1920s when they were both acting as foreign correspondents for North American newspapers in Paris. Hemingway, working for the Toronto Star, began what would become an enduring friendship with the good-natured Hickok, who was on assignment for the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Hickok even provided the inspiration for Hemingway’s short story ‘Che Ti Dice La Patria?’ (collected in Men Without Women, 1927). This fabulous correspondence is congenial, unrestrained, and mildly profane, and lends tremendous insight into Hemingway’s life and work. Starting Bid $2500

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Hawthorne acknowledges his kind Oxford host

603. Nathaniel Hawthorne. ALS signed “Nath’l Hawthorne,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.5 x 5, January 9, 1857.

Letter written to R. J. Spiers from the US Consulate at Liverpool, in part: “Mrs. Hawthorne intended to send you a note of thanks for your very beautiful gifts…We are both of us delighted with the photographs, and shall always treasure them, in memory of Oxford, and of yourself and family. The blotting book is a most magnificent article.” In fine condition. The Hawthornes spent a weekend as house guests of Spiers in September 1856 following which, on December 26, 1856, Hawthorne had presented Spiers with a specially bound eleven-volume set of his own works. This gift evidently elicited a further reciprocal gift from Spiers, which Hawthorne acknowledges in this letter. Hawthorne paid further compliment to Spiers in the conclusion of his essay ‘Near Oxford,’ acknowledging his kind hospitality. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

604. Ludwig Christoph Heinrich Holty. German poet (1748–1776) known especially for his ballads, considered the most

gifted lyric poet of the Gottinger Hain. ALS in German, signed “Holy,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7.25, November 3, 1775. Untranslated letter to his friend Johann Heinrich Voss, in which he complains about his poetic inactivity and inquires about the welfare of Klopstock. In very good condition, with moderate overall creasing. An autograph letter of the utmost rarity, written just ten months before his early death. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Impressive verse from the legendary French writer 605. Victor Hugo. AQS in French on

a 12.25 x 9.25 off-white cardstock sheet, signed and inscribed along the bottom in ink by Hugo, adding the date of December 16, 1876. Hugo writes the first verse of his poem “Patria,” in full (untranslated): “La-haut qui sourit? / Est-ce un esprit? / Est-ce une femme? / Quel front sombre et doux! / Peuple, a genoux! / Est-ce notre ame / Qui vient a nous?” Two images of the revered author are affixed to the card. In fine condition. A magnificent, large quote from one of Hugo’s classic poems. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

Hugo plans a ‘dinner of the outcasts’ 606. Victor Hugo. ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, blind-

stamped Camille Berru letterhead, October 20, [1854]. A dinner invitation to French socialist politician and historian Louis Blanc, written on Friday morning. In full (translated): “The good storm prevents you from leaving. Do not forget, dear Louis Blanc, that you dine with me today. You will be dining with Mr. and Mrs. Berru, Mr. Gustave Frederix and Mr. and Mrs. Considerant. I count on you. To see you is a sweetness and joy…We sit down at 7 o’clock, rue de l’astronomie, 3.” Affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In very good to fine condition, with light show-through from mounting at the corners, and a tear to the top edge passing through the date.

Hugo fled France and moved to Brussels in 1851, beginning nineteen years of exile. Here, he arranges a dinner with several notable figures who were also living in exile: Victor Considerant, a French utopian socialist who would famously found a colony in Texas in 1855; Camille Berru, a journalist; and Gustave Frederix, also a journalist. The only Friday, October 20th where these men can be placed together in Belgium is 1854. A desirable, boldly penned letter by the great French author which boasts several desirable associations. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“Pro jure contra legem., Victor Hugo”

607. Victor Hugo. Exceptional 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite

portrait of Hugo seated in a chair by Garnier of Guernsey, boldly signed on the reverse in thick black ink, “Pro jure contra legem., Victor Hugo, H. H. 1866.” In fine condition. Hugo lived at Hauteville House in Guernsey during his exile from France, from 1856 to 1870, driven from his home by Napoleon III’s coup of 1851. “Pro jure contra legem” was a motto that Hugo had adopted as a protest against oppression, making this an exceptionally desirable inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

608. Joris-Karl Huysmans.

French novelist and art critic (1848–1907) most famous for the novel A rebours. Group of three ALSs in French, each signed “J. Karl Huysmans,” totaling six pages, including: one circa 1885 letter praising a poet whose collection of work was given to him by Robert Caze, in part (translated): “Among the young poets who really know, as you rhyme, there are so charming obsessions—with Margueritte, it is a haunt of purple and gold, at home a possession of sounds really curious, a rocking sound of bells, a very strange distant music”; a letter dated December 11, 1893, praising the nuanced style and finesse of tone in Paul Margueritte’s novel La Tourmente: “It is humanly lamentable and it is so vibrant and so true! Ah! The miseries of existence on the fine souls, you have beautifully rendered them! And this is the particular note that in this time without pity for those, you will have ardently given”; and a letter dated April 4, 1896, emphasizing the the irreducible antagonism between the theater and certain subjects: “You speak to me of theater!…

What is this gross subterfuge of illusions may have to do in the question? I can not believe that you have the idea of ??a mystic propaganda by cabotines and boards.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

609. Max Jacob. Important French poet, painter, writer, and critic (1876-1944) who converted from Judaism to Catholicism

at age 39. AMS in French, three pages, 10.5 x 8, no date but circa 1928. Jacob’s draft for a poem entitled “A un Sculpteur,” written in honor of Spanish sculptor Apel Fenosa for his personal exhibition in Paris at Zborowski’s gallery in 1928. In part (translated): “Fenosa has understood the great lesson of the Dionysian joy in the flesh. If it suppresses impulses is a new love that flesh that deifies the purity of modeling. O vases, O faces, O splendor!” In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, small tears and punctures along folds of the last page, scattered creases, and various edge tears. Once thought to be lost, this is a remarkable manuscript by an important artistic thinker. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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610. Gaston Leroux. Unsigned first edition book: The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux. First American edition. NY: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1911. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 357 pages. Book condition: VG+/None. Complete with its three color illustrations, this is a handsome example of the first edition of Leroux’s classic tale. Starting Bid $200

The revolutionary French symbolist RSVPs to a dinner party—with Monet on the guest list 611. Stephane Mallarme. Ma-

jor French symbolist poet and critic (1842–1898) whose work anticipated and inspired several revolutionary artistic schools of the early 20th century, such as Dadaism, Surrealism, and Futurism.

ALS in French, one page, 8 x 6.25, January 26, 1890.

Letter to prominent French bibliophile, publisher, and journalist Octave Uzanne, in full (translated): “Please enroll me, as I’m late, among those at the dinner for Bouchor, and accept my cordial handshake.” Also addressed on the reverse in Mallarme’s hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a couple small tears to edges from seal removal. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture.

Uzanne is known to have organized several ‘secret’ dinner parties throughout 1890, inviting some of the greatest intellectual and artistic figures of the period, including Claude Monet, Paul Cezanne, Octave Mirbeau, and Joris-Karl Huysmans. In this case, it seems that Uzanne was arranging a dinner in honor of poet and sculptor Maurice Bouchor, best known for his verse, satire, and short plays using marionettes of his own design. Previously sold was a letter of the same date from Claude Monet to Octave Uzanne in which the painter wrote: ‘I am very happy to join Maurice Bouchor’s friends to celebrate his nomination of Knight of the Legion of Honor.’ Mallarme and Monet are certainly referring to the same event, making this an especially intriguing piece rife with important historical and artistic associations. Starting Bid $300

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Muir oversees the considerable estate of his father-in-law 612. John Muir. Fascinating archive of material documenting John Muir’s appointment and management of the Contra Costa County estate of his close friend and father-in-law, Dr. John Strentzel, a Polish-born physician who gained fame as a pioneer in the area of experimental California horticulture.

Dated between 1868 and 1892, the collection features numerous legal documents relating to Muir’s role as administrator of Strentzel’s sprawling Martinez, California estate, with two documents signed by Muir, two signed by Strentzel, and several more signed by either Strentzel’s daughter, Louie Strentzel Muir, or his widow, Louisiana Strentzel. Highlights include: a Superior Court of Contra Costa County legal document signed three times by Muir, one page both sides, 8 x 13, September 6, 1892, which concerns the estate sale of “1 steer,” “cattle (120 head),” “5 head cattle,” “bull,” “3 calves,” “31 cattle,” and “1 horse,” for a sum of $2,284.20, with Muir signing once on the front, “John Muir, Administrator,” and twice on the reverse; and a Superior Court of Contra Costa County legal document signed twice by Muir, one page both sides, 8.25 x 14, June 17, 1892, which concerns a creditor’s claim affirming that John Larkey owes to the estate of John Strentzel a total of $2,877.69, with Muir signing twice on the reverse, as do Louie and Louisiana Strentzel. Also included are two legal documents signed by Strentzel, “J. Strentzel,” dated June 6 and 8, 1868, both relating to land transactions.

The balance of the archive consists of a wealth of legal documents, manuscript and partly printed, such as payments and appraisals, claims, promissory notes, lot distribution, creditor notices published in the Contra Costa Semi-Weekly Gazette, a survey of Strentzel’s land on the San Pablo Bay, a list of funds dated between December 1890 and August 1892, and other documents related to Muir’s appointment as estate administrator, in particular his petition to receive said letters of administration and the sale of certain estate properties. In overall very good to fine condition. In 1880, Muir married Louisa Strentzel, the daughter of Muir’s good friend and companion, John Strentzel. When Strentzel passed away in October 1890, Muir and Louisa moved into the late doctor’s 10,000 square foot home in Martinez, California, which is now preserved by the National Park Service as the John Muir National Historic Site. A hugely informative archive relating to Muir’s immense pastoral inheritance. Starting Bid $300

Addressed to his French translator 613. Vladimir Nabokov. Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 6 x 4.75, addressed by Nabokov to his French translator, “Monsieur Denis Roche, 11, Square de Port Royal, Paris XIII,” and signed vertically along the left edge: “Abs: Nabokoff, Nestor str. 22.” The envelope is postmarked Berlin, 1920. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, and some opening-related edge loss. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“Both Evelyn Waugh’s & Graham Greene’s uniform editions are very cheap-looking”— Orwell talks publishing from his hospital bed

614. George Orwell. ALS signed “George,” three pages on two sheets, 6.5 x 7.75, March 8, 1948. Letter to novelist Anthony

Powell, written while recovering from a diagnosis of tuberculosis at Hairmyres Hospital. He describes his reviewing work for the Times Literary Supplement and reports on improved health having embarked on a course of streptomycin. In part: “I’m… doing another book for the TLS (a rather dreadful anthology of recent American stuff called ‘Spearhead’)…I didn’t suppose they’d send me the Mark Twain book. (By the way, after many years of trying I have at last got hold of a very rare book, Van Wyck Brooks’s ‘The Tragedy of Mark Twain,’ which he afterwards called in & reissued in a garbled version.) I am a lot better. I am having a drug called streptomycin, which is a novelty in this country but is thought to be very good. It appears to be doing its stuff, though it’s too early for them to say for certain. The doctor says that my lung is healing up fast & that I ought to be out & about by the summer. Of course I should probably have to continue having treatment…I’ve arranged to bring out my uniform edition at the rate of a volume a year, & at present I have got six books to go in it, as I have suppressed several. I hope there’ll be others later…I had always wanted to have something very sort of chaste but solid in blue buckram for about 5/-. I notice both Evelyn Waugh’s & Graham Greene’s uniform editions are very cheap-looking. They don’t seem to be able to make a book now with covers that don’t bend. It makes me very envious to see American books.” In fine condition, with a few light stains.

The review of ‘Spearhead’ that Orwell describes in the opening lines appeared in the Times Literary Supplement on April 17, 1948, and offered a long and wide-ranging review of current American poetry and prose. Orwell took sideswipes at, among others, William Carlos Williams and e.e. cummings, and noted that ‘Henry Miller’s favourite verb has been laboriously blacked out by hand, over a stretch of fifty pages.’ Admitted to Hairmyres Hospital while working on the iconic novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, Orwell became the first patient to receive streptomycin in Scotland; although his health at first showed improvement, he suffered severe side effects and the treatment had to be suspended after fifty days. In July, he returned to his solitary Barnhill farmhouse on the remote Scottish island of Jura, where he completed the manuscript of Nineteen Eighty-Four. Orwell’s autograph is scarce in any form, and this lengthy letter boasts especially desirable publishing content. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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Lengthy and entertaining manuscript for famed actor Sacha Guitry’s ‘The Letters of Mr. Pic’ 615. Anna de Noailles.

Romanian-French writer (1876– 1933) friendly with the intellectual, literary, and artistic elite of the day including Marcel Proust, Andre Gide, Paul Valery, and Jean Cocteau; Rodin sculpted her portrait in 1906. AMS intended to be published by the French magazine Le Courrier de Monsieur Pic, 13 pages, 10.5 x 8.25, no date. The manuscript is inscribed at the top, “À Monsieur Sacha Guitry, en témoignage de mon admiration [as a gesture of my admiration], Anna,” and signed again at the conclusion, “Anna de Noailles.” In part (translated): “I saw you, I spoke with you, I was charmed by your studied and courteous grace, yet you intimidate me! Nevertheless I have tackled all questions of interest to human thoughts with the most famous, diverse, revered persons and during these deferential discussions it was rare when I did not suddenly hear these interlocutors laden with glory, weighed down by years-sometimes by stoutness-and altitude call ‘mon petit’ [my darling]. This is the element of being shy but unhappy this expansive shyness reaches familiarity….Why do you inspire in me this reserve that puts me in an awkward position? I think I found it; it is because you are particularly so elegant!…I have the same optimistic tendency, dear Mr. Pic, I have a positive outlook on the future. I believe in eternal things, in the sun and heavens splendors, in intelligence of mankind, in its kindness, in the curious and thinly veiled wisdom but at the end being certain of destiny.” In fine condition.

Known as much for his social life as his prolific theatrical work-moving in Paris’s elite circles and marrying five up-and-coming actresses over the course of his career-Sacha Guitry enlisted his personal connections to create a short series of letters for his magazine, ‘The Letters of Mr. Pic.’ This lengthy submission from fellow socialite and writer Anna de Noailles, filled with fawning praise of the title character, offers a lighthearted counterpoint to much of her celebrated poetry, known for its ecstatic, often violent, and frequently tragic undercurrents. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Wallpaper from Edgar Allan Poe’s Fordham cottage 616. Edgar Allan Poe. Large triangular swatch of floralpattern wallpaper attributed to Edgar Allan Poe’s cottage in Fordham, New York, measuring 10.5 x 5.5, affixed to an off-white 12.75 x 7.75 sheet, annotated in black ink: “From Henry J. Robinson Esq., Fordham, N.Y., Wall-Paper—Edgar Allan Poe House, 1913.” In fine condition, with light creasing and a small edge tear to the off-white presentation sheet.

The Poe family—including Edgar, his wife Virginia, and her mother Maria—moved into their rented cottage in the rural Fordham area around May 1846. Then located at the corner of Kingsbridge Road and Valentine Avenue, the cottage was decidedly sparse and simple; a friend of Poe’s later wrote, ‘The cottage had an air of taste and gentility...So neat, so poor, so unfurnished, and yet so charming a dwelling I never saw.’ Poe’s short story, ‘Landor’s Cottage,’ was likely inspired by the home, which was where he composed the great poems ‘Annabel Lee’ and ‘Ulalume.’ In 1913, the cottage was relocated a short distance away to a park in the Bronx; it was probably during the relocation and subsequent reconstruction that this wallpaper was removed. Starting Bid $200 186 | April 11, 2018 | LITERATURE

Curious George Takes a Job with brilliant Rey sketch 617. H. A. Rey. German-born author and illustrator (1898-1977) best known for the popular Curious George series of children’s books. Signed book: Curious George Takes a Job. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1947. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.75 x 10.25, 47 pages. Signed and inscribed opposite the title page in black ballpoint, “To the Donovan children, from their old Waterville friend, with love! H. A. Rey, July 28, 1966,” who adds a fantastic small sketch of George walking along with a bucket and window squeegee. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/G, with the cloth spine a bit sunned, some rubbing to binding, and a price-clipped dust jacket; the dust jacket’s spine is torn in half and worn, with paper loss at jacket spine and corners, some toning, edgewear, and short tears. A wonderful opportunity to own an original Rey sketch, which remain quite scarce and are highly sought after amongst collectors. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

The Marquis de Sade lashes out at his disgraceful son 618. Marquis de Sade. ALS in French, signed “Sade,” one

page, 5.75 x 7.75, no date. Letter to his son Armand. In part (translated): “You will admit, my dear Armand, that your behavior in my regard continues to be ever more and more peculiar. You know my situation. You know that I lack even the most necessary things of daily life, and you are not concluding anything with Le Normand. He should have been dealt with three weeks ago (according to you) and on the 28th of this month he wrote to me that you have not even written to him. Be done with this, I beg you, because, on my honor, I will otherwise leave here one of these mornings to move in with you. Mr. de Coulmier is similarly losing patience, and here is a letter from Arles that does not prove that we are close to being through with him. Your negligence is truly incomprehensible, it truly disgraces you.” In fine condition, with three small professional repairs to paper loss in right margin. Abbe de Coulmier was the director of the asylum at Charenton where de Sade was sent after being declared insane in 1803. Coulmier encouraged patients to express themselves via art as a form of treatment, and provided de Sade with writing materials for these purposes. He also allowed him to stage several of his plays, with the inmates as actors, to be viewed by the Parisian public. Armand de Sade was ashamed of his father and burned his unpublished manuscripts following his death. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Unique scientific notes and sketches by the Little Prince author

619. Antoine de Saint-Exupery. French poet, writer, and pioneering aviator (1900–1944) known for the classic book The Little Prince. While flying for the Free French Air Force in North Africa during World War II, he disappeared over the Mediterranean. Fantastic unsigned handwritten notes and sketches in ink accomplished by Saint-Exupery on two sheets. First is an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet with notes and sketches on both sides, featuring several diagrams related to scientific research, as well as two facial profile studies. Saint-Exupery writes a text on the defeat of France (translated): “France was lodged in the armies.

Her armies have cracked. The armies that cracked like the shell around the material.” On a single-sided yellow 8.25 x 10.75 sheet, Saint-Exupery writes on a scientific study (translated): “Work and weight descending under an active acceleration and work, and then ascending under a diminished acceleration.” At the bottom is a small technical diagram, with a note: “What’s going on in a tube with a float?” In very good to fine condition, with some creasing and light staining. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture. In addition to his creativity as a writer, Saint-Exupery—an aviator by trade—was a capable technical thinker, as demonstrated in these exemplary drawings. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

620. George Sand. Acclaimed French novelist and memoir-

ist (1804–1876) remembered for her romantic affairs with the composer Frederic Chopin and the writer Alfred de Musset.

ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, May 9, 1852.

Untranslated letter mentioning an illustrated edition. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Diverse letters in which the renowned crime writer comments on Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, book collecting, Christianity, and her characters 621. Dorothy Sayers. Fan-

tastic collection of 21 letters from Sayers to various recipients, consisting of six ALSs and 15 TLSs, comprising over 30 pages, dated between 1914 and 1954.

Most have excellent content, including discussions of her own work, other detective stories and writers of the genre, and the impact of World War II on Great Britain.

A small selection from the letters follows: To an enthusiastic reader seeking recommendations, 1931: “Agatha Christie’s Murder at the Vicarage is a great improvement on her former books as regards actual writing.”

To Walter Klinefelter, 1937: “I am afraid I am not really very learned in the higher criticism of Sherlock Holmes, but the man who can, I am sure, give you the information…would be Mr. H. W. Bell…who wrote ‘Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson,’ and who is engaged on an elaborate and careful research into Conan Doyle’s sources.”

To a bibliophile, 1936: “Very many thanks for your kind letter about Gaudy Night; I am glad to know that in spite of its very ‘British’ setting the book is doing well in America…You were very lucky to get a first edition of the Red Thumb Mark so reasonably.

There certainly seems to be a bibliographical boom in detective stories.”

To an American admirer, 1941: “England, I assure you, is still standing; obstinately where she did, a good bit battered but still obstinately cheerful and cheerfully obstinate. It is good to know that America understands so completely what we are up against, and the assurance that supplies and arms will come quickly is a great encouragement.”

To a reverend, 1951: “I haven’t written any other Wimsey books since Busman’s Honeymoon, having been occupied with more exciting things, such as plays and radio and the translation of Dante.”

To R. Stephen Talmage, 1954: “I have already tentatively set on foot a conspiracy to inveigle Miss Kathleen Nott to St. Anne’s, Soho, there to defend her thesis in this presence of Mrs. T. S. Eliot, Dr. C. S. Lewis, myself and others—the lion to be thrown to the Christians at 8 p.m. sharp…In the meantime, I must beg leave to remove the springes, mantraps and mines so ingeniously (or perhaps merely ingeniously) set in my way…I am not a philosopher, and I most certainly will not talk about Logical Positivism, of whose technical vocabulary I am ignorant.”

Also includes a vintage matte-finish 4 x 5 photo signed in black ink; three ink signatures on small cards; and Sayer’s ‘National Service’ questionnaire, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13, filled out in her own hand with her personal details, contact information, education and work experience, and lists of some of her characters and books. In overall fine condition. All together, this collection of correspondence is a terrific representation of Sayers’s life and work. Starting Bid $300

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622. Alexander Solzhenitsyn.

TLS in Cyrillic, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, January 8, 1988. Letter to Mikhail Heifetz, in full (translated): “/ I apologize because I still don’t know your patronymic /, Thank you for your kind movement. However, my work is so intense / and my age doesn’t allow me to slow down /, that I just about never meet anyone, almost five years ago I stopped doing any political journalism, public announcements, articles,—each effort interrupts and unsettles me. I wish you a successful trip.

All the best.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Gladly accepting the “rewarding results of the Nobel Award”

624. August Strindberg. Important Swed-

ish novelist and playwright (1849–1912) who takes a place among the most influential figures in the development of modern theater. Untranslated ALS in Swedish, one page, 4.5 x 7, November 8, [1906]. Letter to writer and translator Emil Schering, requesting information about a theater. In fine condition, with some light soiling.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“No name nor any signature must be appended”— Whitman clandestinely publishes a piece

623.

John Steinbeck. TLS,

one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, November 12, 1962.

Letter to Mrs. Bauer, in full: “I can’t tell you how happy your letter of congratulation has made me, but I’m going to try.

Anyone who says he doesn’t like a friendly pat on the back is untruthful or a fool. Far from the least rewarding results of the Nobel Award to me have been the many letters of congratulation which are a clear indication to me that people care. It was kind and generous of you to take the time to write and I thank you in the only way I know.” In fine condition, with scattered light toning and an old tape stain to top edge. The 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to John Steinbeck ‘for his realistic and imaginative writings, combining as they do sympathetic humour and keen social perception.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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625. Walt Whitman. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 4.5, May 21

[no year but likely circa 1880s]. Letter written from Camden, New Jersey, concerning an anonymous publication. In full: “Can you use this?—If used it will have to go in paper of May 28.—No name nor any signature must be appended.—Send me a proof without fail, & I will return at once—The price would be #10—and 25 proof slips of it & 10 copies containing it—If you can’t use it please return to me at once without fail.” The reverse is marked “Personal” in Whitman’s hand. Matted with a portrait to an overall size of 13.25 x 12.25. In fine condition, with the upper left corner clipped off. Whitman’s requirement for anonymity is revealing and salient—in 1855, he had anonymously published fawning endorsements of his own Leaves of Grass in multiple periodicals. A desirable, boldly penned letter from America’s great poet. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

626. Saul Bellow

627. Peter Benchley

628. Peter Benchley

629. R. D. Blackmore

630. Ray Bradbury

631. Robert Browning

632. William Cullen Bryant

633. William S. Burroughs

637. Edna Ferber

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635. James Fenimore Cooper

636. E. E. Cummings

638. Zane Grey

639. Alex Haley

640. Joseph Heller

634. Jean Cocteau

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641. Harper Lee MB $200

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642. Sinclair Lewis

643. Jack London

644. Pierre Louys

645. Cormac McCarthy

646. Arthur Miller

647. Henry Miller

648. Thomas Moore

649. Jacob Riis

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650. Alain Robbe-Grillet MB $200

654. William Shakespeare MB $200

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651. Romain Rolland MB $200

655. Tennessee Williams MB $200

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652. Carl Sandburg MB $200

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Addressed to a Belgian conductor 658. Alexander Borodin. Important Russian composer (1833–1877) dedicated to producing a specifically Russian kind of art music. Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 4.25, addressed in Borodin’s hand to “Mr. Theodore Jadoul, 24 rue Trappe, Liege.”

A pencil annotation in another hand indicates a date of January 31, 1886. In fine condition. Theodore Jadoul, a young Belgian conductor, was a friend of Borodin and had recently hosted him in Liege. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

659. Maria Callas. Vin-

tage pearlfinish 4 x 5.75 photo of Callas as Violetta in Giuseppe Verdi’s classic opera La Traviata, signed in fountain pen, “Maria Callas.”

In fine condition, with areas of light ink contrast against the dark background. Precertified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

660. Maria Callas. Glossy

3.75 x 5.75 promotional photo of Callas in a lovely headand-shoulder pose, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Maria Callas, 1973.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

S tarting Bid $200

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Magnificent twice-signed publishing document for Chopin’s late works: “Barcarollle,” “Polonaise Fantaisie,” and “Deux Nocturnes” 661. Frederic Chopin. Extremely

rare partly-printed DS, signed twice, “Fred. Chopin,” one page, 10 x 16, September 20, 1846.

Assignment of copyright for three of his works, in part: “I have this day sold to Messrs. Christian Rudolph Wessel and Co., Importers and Publishers of Foreign Music…at the price or sum of Thirty Pounds…all my Copyright and Interest, present and future…for the Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, of and in the following Musical Works, entitled: Op. 60 Barcarollle pour le Piano…Op. 61 Polonaise Fantaisie…Op. 62 Deux Nocturnes.” Next to each title is a brief musical quote from the beginning of the piece, penned by an amanuensis. Signed twice at the conclusion by Chopin. Beautifully archivally mounted, double-matted, and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 22 x 22.5. In very good condition, with tears and paper loss to the right edge, partially archivally repaired and reinforced; both Chopin signatures are strong and completely unaffected.

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 Wessel’s retirement. This document originates from the collection of the Ashdown family. The works listed here were among Chopin’s last—he published a total of 65 works during his lifetime. Of these pieces, Chopin dedicated Op. 60 to Madame la Baronne de Stockhausen, Op. 61 to Madame A. Veyret, and Op. 62 to Mdlle. R. de Konneritz. 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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662. Franz Liszt. Romantic era composer and pianist (1811–1886) whose

prowess at the keyboard earned him a cachet as perhaps the greatest virtuoso in the history of the instrument. Sought-after ALS in French, signed “F. Liszt,” one page, 5 x 8, July 17, 1857. Untranslated. In fine condition, with areas of light soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

“The first movement and the finale are quite powerful in their melody” 663. Felix MendelssohnBartholdy. Prodigiously gift-

ed German Romantic composer (1809–1847) whose musical output represents virtually every form and genre of the era. ALS in German, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, April 4, 1847. Letter to an unnamed composer, returning the score of a symphony he had sent him. In part (translated): “It provides something new and peculiar, some profound ideas and combinations. Both the first movement and the finale are quite powerful in their melody, the second and third are as lucid as distinct, the Andantino enchants through its lyrically melodiousness, and the Scherzo impresses by its rhythmic strength as well as by some small and large beauties. If it’s played within a good performance, it will always be of the greatest impact.” In very good condition, with scattered light creasing, and small pieces of old tape to several tears. A wonderful letter from one of the early Romantic masters, offering a detailed musical critique. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Gracious handwritten letter from the Italian virtuoso 664. Niccolo Paganini. ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8, July 12, 1832.

Letter written to the governess of his son, in full (translated): “Thank you for all the goodness you have for my son. I am sorry that a slight indisposition deprived him of spending the whole day with you in your lovely company.

Please allow me, Miss, to express to you with ‘high voice’ before you leave all my gratitude. I hope that I will have the pleasure to see you today. I have the honor to remain with esteem.” In fine condition, with light wrinkling to the top from an old mounting remnant on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

665. Arthur Sullivan. Rare AMQS on a beige 7 x 9 album

page, signed in black ink, “Arthur Sullivan, Leeds. Oct: 5, 1895,” who pens three bars of music from the choral epilogue of the cantata ‘The Golden Legend,’ adding the title below: “God sent his messenger, the rain.” The reverse bears an AQS signed by opera singer Adelina Patti, in full: “A beautiful voice is the gift of God.” Patti dates the signature to “Bradford, November 11th, 1889.” In very good to fine condition, with light stains from onetime exposure to previously laid in fern leaves. Only the second AMQS from Sullivan that we have encountered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Desirable musical quotation from La traviata 666. Giuseppe Verdi. Beauti-

fully penned AMQS on an off-white 11.25 x 7.75 sheet, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “G. Verdi,” and dated at London, May 24, 1875.

Verdi pens eight bars of music and lyrics from his three-act opera ‘La traviata.’ In fine condition, with some very light stains and tiny binding holes along the top edge. Based on La Dame aux Camelias, a play adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, fils, ‘La traviata’ premiered at the Teatro La Fenice in Venice on March 6, 1853. At the time of signing, Verdi was busy performing his new requiem ‘Liber scriptus,’ which was first heard in its new and final version on May 15, 1875, at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

Remarkable oversized portrait of the opera master 667. Giuseppe Verdi. Spectacular large print showing Verdi holding a score, 11.75 x 14.5, prominently signed and dated in the lower border in ink, “G. Verdi, Paris, 18 Aout 1894.” In very good to fine condition, with soiling and light staining to the borders.

A striking portrayal of the great composer, beautifully signed in his later years. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Immensely rare signature of soul icon Ray Charles 668. Ray Charles.

Exceedingly rare vintage ballpoint signature, “Ray Charles,” on a beige 4.75 x 3.5 album page. Handsomely double-matted and framed with a photo of Charles at his piano to an overall size of 11.5 x 18. In fine condition, with a bit of light spotting. Charles is extremely rare in authentic material, as his aides nearly always signed on his behalf, or at best guided his hand. This bold, unassisted signature exists as a true musical rarity. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Musical Form owned by Gershwin in his youth 669. George Gershwin. Signed book: Musical Form by Ebenezer Prout. London: Augener Ltd, 1893. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 257 pages.

Signed on the first free end page with his early ownership signature, “George Gershwin.” The preface page is inscribed in pencil with University of Bridgeport library accession numbers, donor name “Godowsky,” and donation date “2/14/78.”

Autographic condition: fine, with slight brushing to last name. Book condition: VG/None, with edgewear and library label to spine. Provenance: Gershwin’s sister Frances Gershwin Godowsky donated this book to the Special Collections at the library of the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut in the winter of 1978.

George Gershwin dropped out of high school to pursue his musical career, working as a demonstration pianist for a Detroit-based piano roll publishing firm at age 15. Gershwin might have consulted this book to learn more about musical phrasing and rhythm, as its contents explore musical motives, modulations, and forms. There are no annotations or margin markings throughout the text to indicate areas of special interest, but one can guess Gershwin might have lingered on ‘Chapter VIII: Irregular and Complex Rhythms.’ A rare and unusual volume from the jazz icon’s personal collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Unique ‘Hi-Ho!’ Gershwin brothers presentation 670. George and Ira Gershwin. Ex-

ceptional pairing of items signed by the Gershwin brothers, released together as part of a ‘Hi-Ho!’ folio designed as a fundraiser for the Museum of the City of New York. First is a personal check, 6.25 x 2.5, filled out and signed by George Gershwin, payable to Vernon Duke for $100, January 14, 1932.

Matted and framed with an image of Al Hirschfeld’s ‘Hi-Ho!’ sheet music cover to an overall size of 14.5 x 19.5; the backing has a window to reveal the endorsement signatures, “Vernon Duke” and “Geo. F. Shrady.” The latter is presumably George Frederick Shrady, Jr., M.D., who was the coroner for the county of New York in 1906 and passed away in 1933. This display was commissioned by Ira Gershwin for presentation, and was included with the rare limited edition folio containing a facsimile of the original manuscript for ‘Hi-Ho!,’ numbered 14/250, signed on the rear panel of the folder in black felt tip by Ira Gershwin. Above, the panel reads: “This facsimile edition of the song HI-HO! has been prepared for Friends of the Theatre & Music Collection of the Museum of the City of New York to commemorate a special exhibition: Gershwin, George the Music / Ira the Words. Two hundred and fifty copies have been printed, signed by Ira Gershwin, copies 1–25 bearing George Gershwin’s signature on cancelled checks. The original music manuscript size was 10 1⁄2˝ x 13 1⁄4˝.” The folio contains loose pages of the facsimile manuscript for ‘Hi-Ho!,’ as well as the sheet music as printed. In overall fine condition, with vertical folds to the check. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Fabulous portrait signed with her nickname— “Lady Day”

671. Billie Holiday. Beautiful vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.5 Associated Booking Corp. publicity photo of Holiday, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Jack, Thanks for loving me.

Stay as fine as you are. Lady Day, Billie Holiday.” In very good condition, with horizontal crazing and light creases to surface, a small tape-repaired tear to right side, and slightly trimmed edges. Her friend and musical partner Lester Young originally gave her the nickname ‘Lady Day,’ which she happily adopted and even recorded under—she used the pseudonym to record the song ‘Trav’lin’ Light’ for Capitol Records in 1942, attempting to sidestep her exclusive contract with Columbia. Signed photos of Holiday are rare and represent one of the most sought after autographs in jazz collecting—this is a particularly appealing example. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

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Ledbetter’s encouraging letter to his manager— “Dont worrie we got every thing in front of us”

672. Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ Ledbetter. Great American folk and blues artist (1889–1949) notable for his strong vocals and

virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar. Extremely rare ALS signed “H. Ledbetter,” one page, 7.5 x 8.75, March 28, 1949. Letter to his manager Marjorie Fairbanks, noting that he received some money from his bassist. In full (spelling and grammar retained): “i rec som money From my Bass He is all right But He was slow i didn no what was the mater But now i no so Dont worrie we got very thing in front of us take care of your self and say Hello to Cliford for me and martha.” Handsomely triple-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 26.5 x 21. In fine condition. The “Cliford” mentioned is presumed to be Clifford Manz, who was the lecture and concert coordinator for the University of Minnesota when Ledbetter performed there in the fall of 1948.

Autograph material from Ledbetter is very scarce. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Inscribed to the ‘Queen Mother of Nashville’

673. Patsy Cline. Vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of Cline in her classic stylized

cowgirl attire, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Mae, a very dear & wonderful friend. Sincere & most thankful for folks like you, Patsy Cline.” Attractively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 15.25. In fine condition, with a few light scattered creases. Consignor notes that this originates from the estate of Mae Axton, known in the music industry as ‘Queen Mother of Nashville,’ who co-wrote the hit Elvis song ‘Heartbreak Hotel.’ A wonderful association piece connecting icons of the country music scene. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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The Beatles play their only show in Oxfordshire County 674.

Beatles.

Sought-after Parlophone Records promo card, 3.5 x 5.75, showing the Beatles posing together behind their instruments, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “George Harrison” and “Love, Ringo Starr, xxx,” and in blue ink, “Paul McCartney” and “John Lennon, xxx.” In fine condition, with very light soiling.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “I cannot believe it is 45 years now since we saw the Fab 4 in Carfax Assembly Rooms in Carfax Tower, Oxford…On the night of 16-2-1963 we gathered to watch this group The Beatles along with another group too, when they started to play everyone stopped dancing and gazed in amazement…I never collected an autograph in my life apart from this occasion, the boys were so nice and gave postcards to me and my close friend then passed them round signing them and chatting; what a marvellous moment!”

Arranged by London-based promoter John Smith, the Beatles performed their only show in Oxfordshire County in front of a packed house of 300 at the Carfax Assembly Rooms on February 16, 1963, with supporting act The Madisons. A wonderful uninscribed promo card with a cast of bold Beatles signatures. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

675. Beatles: George Harrison. Apple Publishing Ltd. business check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by George Harrison, payable to Templuring Ltd. for £19.95, February 23, 1971. In fine condition, with a pen cancellation touching the last name of the signature.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Marvelous Beatles photo postcard signed in 1963

676. Beatles. Spectacular vintage circa 1963 glossy 5.25 x 3.25 Valex promotional postcard photo of the Beatles, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison, and in fountain pen by Ringo Starr.

The postcard is handsomely displayed with an original unsigned example of the same postcard, and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 20; the frame’s backing has windows for viewing the opposite side of each. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, in part: “These signatures were obtained on May 11, 1963 following a performance by the band at the Imperial Ballroom in Nelson, Lancashire, England. Valex photo postcards signed by The Beatles do not surface often, and this is an excellent example in great condition.” A truly superb fully signed Beatles piece.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

Scarce Lennon-signed 1963 Cavern Club membership card 677. Beatles: John Lennon. Rare Cavern Club

membership card booklet for 1963, 2.5 x 4, eight pages, signed inside on a page headed “Club Notes” in red ballpoint, “John Lennon.” The inside cover has the owner’s personal information filled out in blue ballpoint. The cover also notes the card’s expiration date of December 31, 1963. In very good to fine condition, with heavy cover wear; interior pages have small rust stains to the edges, and are detached from the single staple that once held them in place. The Beatles played their first Cavern Club show on February 9, 1961, where they achieved great local popularity and met Brian Epstein—a crucial step in launching the band into international fame. They played ten dates at the club in 1963, with their last-ever Cavern performance coming on August 3, 1963. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300 202 | April 11, 2018 | MUSIC

Rare 1975 power of attorney document signed by Lennon 678. Beatles: John Lennon.

DS, one page both sides, 5 x 6, February 18, 1975. Barclays Bank of New York document by which Lennon grants David Miller power of attorney for handling his affairs with the bank, signed at the conclusion in black felt tip by Lennon. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who notes that Lennon’s personal financial documents are exceedingly rare. Interestingly, Lennon’s album Rock ‘n’ Roll had been released in the US just a day earlier on February 17th. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

John signs with sketches of himself and Yoko 679. Beatles: John Lennon. Fantastic glossy 9.75 x 7.75 photo of John Lennon and Yoko Ono in their sunglasses, signed in blue ballpoint, “Love, J. Lennon,” with classic doodle sketches of himself and Yoko below. Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 14. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

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682. Beatles: Ringo Starr.

680. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Greeting card featuring

Claude Monet’s 1904 painting ‘Houses of Parliament, Sunset’ on the front, measuring 10 x 5 open, signed and inscribed inside in thin black felt tip, “To Nick, Cheers! Paul McCartney.” In fine condition. Consignor notes that the signature was obtained at the MPL Offices in Soho Square, London, in 1999. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

681. Beatles: Ringo Starr. Pair of Millennium II Pro-Mark Ringo model drumsticks, American hickory, 5AL, one signed in blue felt tip, “Ringo.” In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Apple Films Ltd. business check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Starr, “R. Starkey,” payable to Andrew Birkin for £2500, September 30, 1971. In fine condition, with a pen cancellation touching the last name of the signature. Precertified REAL. Starting Bid $200

683.

Beatles: Ringo Starr.

Desirable pairing of Ringo items: an Avedis Zildjian splash cymbal, 12˝ in diameter, signed on the top in black felt tip, “Ringo”; and a color glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Starr drumming on the set of a television show, signed in black felt tip, “Ringo,” who draws an arrow pointing to his head.

Both are mounted, matted, and framed with a plaque to an overall size of 33 x 22.25. In overall fine condition, with some damage to the frame. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

From Stuart Sutcliffe’s personal sketchbook 684. Beatles: Stuart Sutcliffe. A double-sided 5.75 x 8.25 page of notes and sketches by Stuart Sutcliffe, removed from a sketchbook used by Sutcliffe during the period in which he studied under the tutelage of Eduardo Paolozzi in Hamburg, Germany in October 1961. The front of the sheet features the name of a fellow musician, “Rudiger Neber,” and has a fountain pen sketch below, apparently a map of a city intersection. The reverse features several more abstract pencil doodles of various geometric shapes. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopy of a certificate of authenticity from Tracks for the complete notebook. On the constant urging of roommate and Liverpool College of Art classmate John Lennon, Stuart Sutcliffe joined The Quarrymen in late January 1960, purchasing a bass guitar with money he earned from selling one of his paintings. Along with Lennon, Sutcliffe is credited with creating the band name ‘Beetles,’ an ode to Buddy Holly and the Crickets. Starting Bid $200

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685. The Byrds. Vintage UK souve-

nir program for The Byrds, promoting a pair of concerts in August 1965, at Fairfield Hall in Croydon and at Guildhall in Portsmouth, 8 x 10.5, signed inside in blue ballpoint over their respective images by Chris Hillman, Jim McGuinn, Gene Clark, Mike Clark, and David Crosby. The program is also signed by members of The Quiet Five, Perry Ford and John Carter of The Ivy league, Christine Quaite, and others.

Also includes a pair of off-white slips signed in ink or felt tip by members of The Quiet Five. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and handling wear to the program. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Clapton agrees to a three-year management contract 686. Eric Clapton.

DS, two pages, 8.25 x 11.75, April 11, 1974. Management renewal contract between Robert Stigwood Organization Ltd. and Eric Clapton, addressed to Clapton at his “Hurtwood Edge” home, which relates to a contract extension for “a three-year period expiring on December 31st, 1977.” Clapton authorizes and signs at the conclusion in black felt tip: “I agree & confirm & have the above, Eric Clapton.”

The conclusion is also signed and annotated in blue felt tip by Stigwood, with Clapton crossing out one particular line: “It’s all bullshit…BB King.” Additionally, Clapton has added his initials five times to the last page. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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The gallery premiere of Dylan’s ‘Drawn Blank’ 687. Bob Dylan. Invi-

tation card for the exclusive worldwide premiere of the ‘Drawn Blank’ artwork series

by Bob Dylan at Castle Galleries on June 14, 2008, 5.75 x 8.25, signed on the front in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Rockline all-access pass signed by the Eagles 689. The Eagles.

Global Satellite Network (GSN) laminated allaccess pass for a special edition Rockline show featuring the Eagles, 3.5 x 5.5, signed in black felt tip by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, and Don Felder. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a letter of congratulations from GSN, dated October 3, 1994, in part: “To show our appreciation of your phone call to Rockline, we are sending you a gift! Enclosed you will find an exclusive autographed laminate from our Eagles show!” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Fully signed test pressing of Hotel California 688. The Eagles. Rare vinyl

test pressing of the classic 1976 Eagles album Hotel California, signed on the sleeve in felt tip

by Randy Meisner, Joe Walsh, Don Henley, Don Felder, and Glenn Frey. The sleeve is also annotated “7E-1084 A/B,” which signifies the Asylum Records US release of the LP; it also bears a “Charlie, Thanks” inscription in an unknown hand, and a pencil “Seal & Croft” sketch.

The disc bears “Columbia Record Productions, Santa Maria, Test Pressing” labels on both sides. Etched into the ‘dead wax’ matrix areas are: “7E 1084 A-2RE CSM, ‘Is It 6 O’Clock Yet?’” and “7E-1084 B-4RE CSM, ‘V.O.L. Is Five Piece Live.’” In fine condition. From the collection of a former senior level executive in the music business. The ‘secret messages’ engraved in the run-out groove were included on the original release, with the latter referencing the album’s sixth track, ‘Victim of Love,’ which was recorded in a live studio session with no overdubbing. The iconic album topped the charts for a total of eight weeks, and won Grammy Awards for the singles ‘Hotel California’ (Record of the Year) and ‘New Kid in Town’ (Best Arrangement for Voices). A fabulous group-signed test pressing of a true classic. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200 206 | April 11, 2018 | MUSIC

The versatile 1976 Telecaster Custom

692.

Grateful Dead: Jerry Garcia. Fantastic color

690. Fender Telecaster 1976 Custom Guitar. Superb 1976 Fender Telecaster Custom electric guitar, serial no.

7611427, featuring the desirable combination of an Olympic White finish with a maple fretboard. The frets appear to have had a slight level, otherwise this is a very clean axe that has been treated well. The guitar weighs 9.2 pounds and is complete with its original Fender hardshell case. Balance the twang with a little bit of humbucker and see why this versatile version of the Tele was such a hit with Keith Richards! Starting Bid $200

glossy 10.5 x 13.75 photo of Garcia during a passionate live performance, signed nicely in silver ink.

Double-matted and framed with a Grateful Dead concert ticket for a show at the Franklin County Airport Field in Highgate, Vermont, on June 15, 1995, to an overall size of 16.5 x 22.5.

In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL.

Starting Bid $200

Vintage Fleetwood from 1969

691. Fleetwood Mac. Rare vintage ink signatures of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Danny Kirwan, Jeremy Spencer, and Peter Green on a blue-green 4 x 4 sheet affixed to a 7.75 x 12.75 scrapbook page bearing four affixed clippings. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners. Consignor notes that these signatures were obtained at Sheffield City Hall on March 18, 1969. A seldom-seen and extremely early Fleetwood Mac lineup. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

693. Jimi Hendrix. Sought-after ballpoint signature, “Jimi

Hendrix,� on an off-white 2 x 2 slip. In very good to fine condition, with light toning and a faint stain. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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694. Jimi Hendrix. Vintage blue ballpoint signature, “Jimi

Hendrix, Be Groovy,” on the reverse of a light pink 3.25 x 4.5 promo card for a Small Faces concert at the Imperial Ballroom in Nelson, England, on April 22, 1967; the autographed side is stamp-dated: “6 May 1967.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The release of Are You Experienced, the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s full-length debut album, on May 12, 1967, ignited the trio as they embarked on their first official European tour. An exemplary uninscribed Hendrix autograph. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

“Rastafari Live, Bob Marley” 695. Bob Marley. Kaya album signed on the front cover in

black felt tip, “Rastafari Live, Bob Marley.” In fine condition, with a piece of old scotch tape along the spine. The record is not included. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and PSA/DNA. In contrast to earlier, more politically charged Wailers albums, the sound on Kaya was considerably more serene and laid back, and its release coincided with the One Love Peace Concert, which heralded Marley’s return to Jamaica from exodus in London. Albums signed by Marley remain exceptionally scarce, with this particular title all the more desirable given its bold signature, lack of inscription, and essential role in roots-reggae history. Starting Bid $300

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Gallagher’s handwritten lyrics for ‘Live Forever’ 696. Oasis: Noel Gallagher. Handwritten lyrics to the Oasis song “Live

Forever,” unsigned, penned in black ballpoint by Noel Gallagher on an offwhite 8 x 11.75 sheet of notebook paper. The lyrics, in full: “1. Maybe I don’t really want to know / How your garden grows / Cause I just want to fly / Lately did you ever feel the pain / In the morning rain / As it soaks you to the bone / Maybe I just want to fly / I want to live, I don’t want to die / Maybe I just want to breathe / Maybe I just don’t believe / Maybe you’re the same as me / We see things they’ll never see / You and I are gonna live forever / 2. I said maybe I don’t really want to know / How your garden grows / Cause I just want to fly / Lately did you ever feel the pain / In the morning rain / As it soaks you to the bone / Maybe I will never be / All the things that I want to be / But now is not the time to cry / Now’s the time to find out why / I think you’re the same as me / We see things they’ll never see / You and I are gonna live forever.”

In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing and intersecting folds.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. ‘Live Forever’ was released as the third single from Oasis’ debut album Definitely Maybe on August 8, 1994. Inspired by the Rolling Stones song ‘Shine a Light,’ Gallagher first wrote the song in 1991, before he joined Oasis. Gallagher’s brother Liam is on record stating that it’s his favorite song to play because he believes the song was written for their mother, Peggy. Starting Bid $200

697. Pink Floyd: Waters and Gilmour. The Wall album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Roger Waters and David Gilmour. In fine condition, with old sticker residue to the lower right corner. The record is not included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

698. Elvis Presley. Coveted and crisp ballpoint signature,

“Elvis Presley,” on an off-white 2.75 x 3 lightly lined sheet. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Signed at the Memphis Fairgrounds in the early ‘60s 699. Elvis Presley. Handsome vintage circa early 1960s 7.5

x 9.5 paperstock fan club photo of Elvis, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Debbie, Elvis Presley.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 15. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing, faint toning to the lower portion, and a tiny tear to the left edge. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “During the years 1962–1963, when I was 13 or 14 years of age, I was a member of the well-known Tankers Fan Club…At that time, members of the fan club were often invited to attend movies at the Memphian Theater with Elvis Presley and to enjoy fun times at the Mid-South Fairgrounds with him on occasion. It was my privilege on one of these late night excursions to the Fairgrounds as a guest of Elvis, to ride the rollercoaster with him in the front seat! What an exciting ride it was as Elvis actually held onto me. Later that night when Elvis was standing around telling Army stories, I asked him to autograph this promotional photograph.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

701. Queen. Rare pro-

700. Queen. Very desirable 45 RPM single record for ‘We Are the Champions / We Will Rock You,’ signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Freddie Mercury,” “Brian May,” and “Roger Taylor,” and in silver ink, “John Deacon, ‘88.” In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing and creasing.

The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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gram for Queen’s 1979 Crazy Tour, twenty-six pages, 9.5 x 9.5, signed on the centerfold band image in blue ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor. In fine condition, with general light handling wear. Provenance: Sotheby’s, September 24, 2003. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Queen’s Greatest Hits, signed by Mercury, May, Taylor, and Deacon 702. Queen. Greatest Hits album signed on the front cover in

ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. In very good to fine condition, with light edge creasing, and old sticker residue to the upper right corner. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. This is Queen’s most popular album ever released—it has spent 800 weeks in the UK charts, and with over six million UK sales it is the country’s best-selling album of all time. It is certified eight times platinum in the United States, and stands as Queen’s most commercially successful album worldwide with over 25 million copies sold internationally. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Fully signed, uninscribed Stones debut album

703. Rolling Stones. Sought-after self-titled debut album signed on the back cover in black ballpoint, “Love, Bill Wyman,” “Charlie Boy,” “Keith Richard,” “Brian Jones,” and “Mick Jagger.” In very good condition, with toning, soiling, and scuffing, and small areas of surface loss in the image area at the bottom. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. A wonderful fully signed example with great display value, with its desirable lack of inscriptions further elevating its appeal. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

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706.

704. U2. Desirable color 29 x 19 lithograph for U2’s first

greatest hits compilation, The Best of 1980–1990, signed around the gold border in black felt tip, “Edge,” “Adam Clayton,” “Bono, 98,” and “Larry.” Rolled and in fine condition, with light fingerprint smudging to the image. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

U2. Color glossy 13.25 x 15.5 photo of U2 seated on a floor together during their Achtung Baby era, signed around the border in black felt tip, “Bono, 91,” “Larry,” “Adam,” and “Edge.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

707. U2. Desirable

705. U2. Pop double album signed on each side of the two inner sleeves in blue or black felt tip by the pictured musician: “Bono, 2000,” “Adam Clayton,” “Larry Mullen,” and “Edge.” In fine condition. The records are included.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

45 RPM single record for ‘Gloria / I Will Follow,’ signed on the front of the sleeve in black or blue ballpoint, “Edge,” “Bono, 82,” “Larry,” and “Adam.”

In very good to fine condition, with scuffing, creasing, and an old piece of scotch tape along a seam on the reverse. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

708. U2. Program for the fifth leg

of U2’s The Unforgettable Fire Tour, consisting of American dates from February 25 to March 30, 1985, fortyeight pages, 9.75 x 12.25, signed on the centerfold in black felt tip, “Bono,” “Adam,” “Edge,” and “Larry.” First page bears an affixed “After Show” pass. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

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710. The Who. Full set

709. U2. Pop CD signed on the disc in felt tip by Bono, Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

of vintage signatures from The Who: an off-white 3 x 2 sheet signed in black ballpoint, “Roger Daltrey”; a light orange 2 x 3 sheet signed in blue ballpoint, “John Entwistle”; a blue 4 x 2.75 album page signed in blue ballpoint, “Pete Townshend”; and a light yellow 4.25 x 2.75 album page signed in black ink, “Keith Moon.” In overall fine condition, with clipped edges slightly affecting the Entwistle signature. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. An attractive multicolored and uninscribed set ideal for display. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

One-of-a-kind group of Tupac candids, two of them annotated by Shakur

711. Tupac Shakur. Rare group of four original color 3.5 x 4.25 Polaroid candid photographs of Tupac Shakur from the collection of his friend Desiree Smith, taken in the visiting area of the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York.

One photo shows Tupac making a “W” symbol with his right hand, symbolizing his west coast origins, annotated in the lower border in purple ink by Shakur, “Aug 6.” A second photo shows him with Desiree Smith and another woman, annotated in the lower border in black ink by Shakur, “Pure Joy, Oct 1, 1995.” The other two, not annotated by Tupac, show him posing with Desiree Smith. In overall fine condition, with some scattered light stains and scuffs. Provenance: Property from the collection of Desiree Smith, Bonhams, 2015. Shakur had begun serving a sentence at the Clinton Correctional Facility in February 1995 after being convicted in a sexual assault case. His album Me Against the World was released a month into his sentence and made an immediate impact on the charts, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. Tupac’s confinement proved an important period in his artistic development, as he took the time to read philosophical works including many by Niccolo Machiavelli, which inspired his pseudonym ‘Makaveli.’ Starting Bid $200

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712. Giacomo Meyerbeer

713. Anton Reicha

716. Winifred Wagner

717. Marian Anderson

718. Louis Armstrong

719. Big Sid Catlett

720. Natalie Cole

721. Ira Gershwin

722. B. B. King

723. B. B. King

724. Cole Porter

725. Cole Porter

726. Rhythm and Blues

727. Sonny Rollins

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714. Siegfried Wagner MB $200

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715. Winifred Wagner MB $200

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728. Frank Sinatra

729. Luther Vandross

730. Muddy Waters

731. Johnny Cash

732. Johnny Cash

733. AC/DC

734. AC/DC: Angus Young

735. Aerosmith

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736. Beach Boys

739. Beatles Friends

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740. Beatles: Star-Club

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738. Beatles

737. Beatles

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741. Bon Jovi MB $200

742. Boston: Brad Delp MB $200

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743. The Box Tops MB $200

747. Chicken Shack MB $200

751. Joe Cocker MB $200

755. Deep Purple MB $200

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745. Cannibal and the Headhunters

746. Cheap Trick

748. Eric Clapton

749. Eric Clapton

750. Eric Clapton

753. Alice Cooper MB $200

754. Crosby, Stills, and Nash

757. Neil Diamond

758. Bo Diddley

744. James Brown

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752. Alice Cooper MB $200

756. Def Leppard MB $200

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761. Gerry and the Pacemakers

762. Jimi Hendrix

763. Instrumentalists

764. INXS

765. Jefferson Airplane

766. Billy Joel

767. Billy Joel

768. Elton John

769. Elton John

770. Elton John

760. J. Geils Band

759. Dire Straits MB $200

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771. Elton John MB $200

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772. KISS MB $200

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773. KISS MB $200

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774. KISS MB $200

778. The Knack MB $200

782. The Lovin’ Spoonful MB $200

786. Metallica MB $200

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775. KISS MB $200

776. KISS MB $200

777. KISS: Ace Frehley MB $200

779. Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant

780. Jerry Lee Lewis

781. The Lovin’ Spoonful

783. Martha and the Muffins

784. Megadeth

785. Metallica

787. The Mighty Lemon Drops

788. Steve Miller

789. The Monkees

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790. The Monks

791. Rick Nelson

794. Tom Petty

795. Tom Petty

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797. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters MB $200

801. The Righteous Brothers MB $200

798. The Pretenders MB $200

802. Rolling Stones MB $200

792. Nice

793. Les Paul

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796. Pink Floyd: David Gilmour MB $200

799. R.E.M.

800. Lou Reed

803. Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger

804. Rush

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805. Ravi Shankar

806. Sky

807. Small Faces

808. Phil Spector

809. Bruce Springsteen

810. Rod Stewart

811. Sly Stone

812. Styx

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813. The Tourists MB $200

814. The Toys and Millie Small

815. Tina Turner

816. Whitesnake

817. The Clash

818. The Clash

819. Ramones

820. Ramones

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821. Ramones

822. Ramones

823. Bee Gees

824. Natalie Cole

825. Janet Jackson

826. Michael Jackson

827. Michael Jackson

828. Michael Jackson

829. Michael Jackson

830. Michael Jackson

831. Jackson 5

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834. Sade

835. Village People

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833. George Michael MB $200

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832. Loverboy MB $200

836. Village People and Kool and the Gang MB $200

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classic entertainment Extensive correspondence with her dressmaker 837. Josephine Baker. Archive of corre-

spondence from Baker to her dressmaker Ginette Renaudin, comprising six ALSs and ten TLSs, totaling 30 pages, dating from 1954–1963. In this affectionate correspondence, Baker tells her dressmaker how much she misses her, especially during her tours in Denmark, Sweden, and South America. She discusses her costumes and decorations, and talks about her successes, her money worries, her children (all nine are with her in January 1958 in the snow in Stockholm, “rolling on the ground like little animals”), the illness of her mother, and difficulties with Jo Bouillon. Also includes a document and two greeting cards signed by Baker. In overall very good to fine condition. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture. Starting Bid $300

839. Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.

838. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Splendid vintage semi-

glossy 5 x 3.5 photo of the radiant comedic couple before an upscale event, signed in fountain pen, “Love, Lucy” and “Desi Arnaz.” In fine condition, with a light crease just impinging on Desi’s cheek. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Fountain pen signatures of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall on an off-white 8.5 x 9 guest book sheet.

Bogart has added the date above, “Dec. 4, 1945— Park Lane Hotel.”

Also signed by Alexandra Danilova, Edward D. Dowling, Beatrice Lillie, and Fanny Brice. In fine condition. Precertified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

842. Audrey Hepburn.

840. Charlie Chaplin. Bold vintage ink signature, “Faithfully yours, Chas. Chaplin, 1923,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. The postmark and return address from the original mailing envelope is affixed to the reverse. In very good to fine condition, with some scattered soiling. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Very attractive vintage semiglossy 3.5 x 5 half-length photo of Audrey Hepburn smiling as she fixes her hair, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition. Precertified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Forrest Gump storyboard issued to the film’s production illustrator

841. Forrest Gump. Wonderful partial production-used storyboard for the Oscar-winning 1994 film Forrest Gump. The sto-

ryboard is issued to production illustrator James Hegedus and features roughly 150 pages of detailed artistic images, consisting of scenes 1–110 and concluding with Forrest’s fateful rescue of Bubba during their tour of Vietnam. Additionally, the opening section is related to “Footage Selects,” dated July 1, 1993, and lists the film’s various segments that cleverly feature historical figures like John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, and John Lennon. Housed in its original three-ring binder.

Also included is a brad-bound third draft script for “Forrest Gump,” 275 pages, 8.5 x 11, dated between June and December 1993, signed on the title sheet in blue ballpoint by Oscar-winning production designer Rick Carter, who adds: “Stupid is as stupid does.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Garbo ends her affair with Roland— “I will be unable to see you for many reasons” 843. Greta Garbo. Desirable ALS in pencil signed “M,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, no date but postmarked December 4, 1943, Ritz Tower letterhead. Letter to actor Gilbert Roland, to whom she refers to as “Soldier,” in full: “I am sorry to hear you are not well. Don’t pull a Miss Brown and stay that way. I will be unable to see you for many reasons. Please forgive me, but I cannot help it.

I don’t know when I shall see you again. But I am afraid you will have to leave it to fate. If you were here you would give me a long argument. I can’t spell at all but perhaps you don’t care about that. Please don’t be sad. If you are well again it means more than going around the park. Perhaps I can see you soon but it will not be this week.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Garbo’s own hand: “Lieut Gilbert Roland, Station Hospital Fort Myer, Virginia 10.”

The star of films like The Bad and the Beautiful and Cheyenne Autumn, Roland served as a lieutenant in the Air Force during World War II. While on leave in Los Angeles in 1943, Roland, despite his being married to actress Constance Bennett, began a briefly torrid affair with the recently retired Garbo. The reclusive and eccentric actress often left her letters unsigned or used one of many nicknames or pseudonyms, in this case she opted for “M,” which is perhaps an abbreviation for oft-used sobriquets ‘Mountain Boy’ or ‘Mary Holmquist.’ Handwritten Garbo letters remain very desirable and this example, rife with melodrama and all but affirming her tryst with Roland, of considerable intrigue and rarity. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

844. Alfred Hitchcock. Personal check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out

in type and signed by Hitchcock, “Alfred J. Hitchcock,” payable to Cash for $300, April 7, 1967. In fine condition. A crisp and boldly signed example. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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845. Alfred Hitchcock. Original felt tip self-portrait sketch of Hitchcock’s immediately recognizable profile on an offwhite 5 x 3 card, signed in black felt tip, “Alfred J. Hitchcock.”

In fine condition. A wonderful signature–sketch offering from the influential director. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

846.

Alfred Hitchcock. Exceptional vintage semi-glossy 3.5 x 5 half-length photo of Alfred Hitchcock seated and smirking with folded arms at an event, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing.

Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

847. Alfred Hitchcock. Vin-

tage glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Hitchcock posing behind his director ’s chair, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best wishes to Beulah, from Alfred J. Hitchcock.” In fine condition, with a few light creases.

Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Amazing group of over 50 WWII Hollywood Canteen celebrity passcards 848. Hollywood Canteen. Rare

and spectacular group of 54 volunteer service cards for celebrities who staffed the Hollywood Canteen during World War II, each 6 x 4, filled out in type with personal addresses and phone numbers, physical descriptions, and dates of their service, all bearing small affixed portraits with facsimile signatures.

Major stars include: Rita Hayworth, Marlene Dietrich, Lana Turner, Ava Gardner, Hedy Lamarr, William Bendix, Janet Blair, Jules Stein, Victor Borge, Dane Clark, Barbara Hale, Fred MacMurray, Shelley Winters, Alan Hale, Sr., Loretta Young, and more. In overall fine condition, with light scattered toning. During WWII, the Hollywood Canteen was known worldwide as the celebrity entertainment center for US servicemen. It was staffed primarily by volunteers from the Hollywood celebrity set—from starlets to major stars, writers to directors, and their families. All non-servicemen workers there had to be fingerprinted and approved by the FBI. It is our understanding that a worker had to have a card on file to get into the club, and these fantastic cards served to identify the person coming in to volunteer was indeed who they claimed to be, and that they had been cleared by the FBI to have access to American servicemen during wartime. These cards record personal details of these celebrity volunteers, and many are annotated on the reverse with the dates that they worked. The excitement of the Hollywood Canteen was glamorized in movies, newsreels, newspapers and radio broadcasts worldwide. A decidedly unique and glamorous grouping connecting the heroes and heroines of Hollywood with those in the American military during the Second World War. Starting Bid $200

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“You ought to see the Handcuffs & irons used in Germany”—Houdini sketches shackles during his first major tour

849. Harry Houdini. ALS signed “Houdini,” one page on two adjoining sheets, 8.75 x 11.25, August 2, 1900. Letter to fellow magician Servais Le Roy. In part: “Opened here last night & made good. You ought to see the Handcuffs & irons used in Germany. Here cuffs are used and every station has different cuffs, in fact there are no two alike. I am going to bring some styles back with me & I’ll give you a fine pair. Here is the way they look [sketch of the handcuffs]. Has two spring lock & looks like the lilly iron the leg irons look like this [sketch]. Did you know I patented the Hand cuff act in Europe, the drawings won’t be published in 9 months. Robinson patented his catching gold fish in the air, and he stopped Hiam from making the trick and Maskeleyne from doing it. The opposition house hired a man from Berlin to expose Hand cuffs & he was closed after his first show. It seems strange people like to see the act exposed. But it does not pay to expose anything.” In very good to fine condition, with chipping along one edge affecting one word of text, and minor splitting along intersecting folds.

Houdini writes during the first year of his tour through Europe, where he would remain for four years. As he alludes to in this letter, he challenged the local police departments of each city he visited to restrain him; Houdini, of course, inevitably escaped and he became famous throughout Europe as the ‘King of Handcuffs.’ In addition to discussing his own act, Houdini touches upon the flourishing illusionist trade, mentioning William Robinson, who performed under the name Chung Ling Soo, and John Nevil Maskelyne, known for his levitation illusion. An early, truly remarkable Houdini letter boasting ideal magical content. Precertified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

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850. Dustin Hoffman. DS, one page,

8.5 x 11, April 21, 1969.

A release form, in full: “In consideration of the publicity to be given to me and which may arise herefrom, my consent is hereby irrevocably given to you, your assignees and licensee, and to the Chicago Tribune–New York News Syndicate, Inc., and its subscribers and licensees, to use my name, picture, or portrait, in publications for editorial or promotional purposes, excluding, however, commercial advertising.” Signed at the conclusion by Hoffman. In fine condition. In his fourth film role, Hoffman received a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his role as Enrico Salvatore ‘Ratso’ Rizzo in the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

853. Laurel and Hardy. Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 4.5 half-length photo of the comedy duo side-by-side in their iconic bowler hats, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Hello Valerie! Stan Laurel,” and in black ballpoint, “Oliver Hardy.”

Matted to an overall size of 10 x 8. In fine condition, with light silvering to darker areas of the image. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Striking inscribed Hurrell portrait of the deadpan comic icon

851. Buster Keaton. Marvelous vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Keaton in formal attire by legendary photographer George Hurrell, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Frank Stusek, Sincerely, Buster Keaton.” Blindstamped in the lower border by Hurrell; reverse also bears an ink Hurrell/MGM credit stamp.

In fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and two light horizontal bends.

Consignor notes that Frank Stusek was a studio manager of the era. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

852. Stan Laurel. Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and

signed by Laurel, payable to Thomasena Johnson for $25, September 7, 1929. In fine condition. Laurel and Hardy successfully made the transition to talking films with the short Unaccustomed As We Are in 1929. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Vivien Leigh’s poetic musings— a remarkable handwritten anthology

855. Vivien Leigh. Unique handwritten book of poetry kept by Leigh during the late 1920s and early 1930s, 4.75 x 7.25,

containing 170 pages in her hand, mostly comprising transcriptions of works by famous writers, as well as several original compositions. The front of the notebook has a very faint label with her given name written in pencil, “Vivian Hartley,” and the marbled first free end page has been marked by Leigh in block letters, “Vivian Hartley,” and “Private Notebook.” This is followed by a table of contents, listing the poems transcribed within, by poets including Banjo Paterson, W. B. Yeats, Thomas Moore, John Masefield, Rupert Brooke, and others. Several of her original poems are marked in the contents with her initials, “VH,” or “Viv.” One of Leigh’s original pieces of poetry, “Enchanted Mountain,” describing a romantic encounter, was written from “bed, 11th June 1931.” In part: “The fields lay sleeping whitely— / Now and then a little rustle thro’ the corn / Only our footsteps shattered the stillness / And then we saw the magic of the dawn— / And we loved—Then / We thanked God for / the enchantment of the mountains.” In the back of the notebook, Leigh kept a log of letter she received, as well as the many books she read. In very good to fine condition, with several pages cut out, partial separation along its weak binding, and general wear; interior pages are clean and sound. Consignor notes that this was purchased from Vivien Leigh’s estate sale.

As a young girl, Vivian Mary Hartley was instilled with a love for literature—her mother Gertrude introduced her to the works of of Hans Christian Andersen, Lewis Carroll, and Rudyard Kipling, as well as myths and folklore. Her affinity for the written word clearly continued during her teenage years, during which she created this private poetry notebook. She had always hoped to become a great actress, and after marrying barrister Leigh Holman in 1932 she crafted a more glamorous stage name—adopting his first name as her last, and swapping the “a” in her first name for the less common “e.” This compelling handwritten volume of poetry is revealing of the young Vivien Leigh’s refined literary taste, as well as her own creative talents. A truly remarkable, one-of-a-kind piece. Starting Bid $300

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856. Vivien Leigh.

Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 ‘Picturegoer Series’ postcard photo of Leigh as a Warner Bros. leading lady, signed in blue fountain pen. In fine condition, with a light circular postal impression in the right blank area.

Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

857.

Jayne Mansfield. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of the blonde starlet playing with her hair, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen, “To Gerrit L. Sweet!

Love and Kisses, Jayne Mansfield.” Collector’s notation on reverse dates the signature to March 31, 1962.

In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

858. Steve McQueen. DS, signed “Steven T. McQueen,” one page, 8.5 x 11, February 8, 1972. Document headed “Consent to action of directors of Solar Productions, Inc., taken without a meeting,” by which Steve McQueen, William J. Maher, Edward Rubin, and Gerald E. Breslauer are named as the company’s officers. Signed at the conclusion by all four. In fine condition. The 1968 classic Bullitt was the first film made

by McQueen’s Solar Productions, and the company funded the classic motorcycle documentary On Any Sunday in 1971.

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859. Marilyn Monroe. Bank of America check, 5.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Monroe, payable to Cash for $59.20, January 18, 1953. Reverse bears a Twentieth Century–Fox Film Corporation stamp. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes (trivially affecting portions of the first name). Signed during her breakthrough period as one of Hollywood’s most seductive actresses, this is a fantastic example of a Monroe check featuring much of her handwriting—with Monroe errantly writing “fifteen” instead of the requested $59 amount. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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860. Christoper Reeve. Fantas-

tic glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of Superman smiling into the camera with folded arms, signed in black ink, “Yours, Christopher Reeve.” In fine condition, with light surface impressions.

Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

862. Elizabeth Taylor. Gorgeous

limited edition oversized 11 x 14 silver gelatin print of Elizabeth Taylor from circa 1948 by Philippe Halsman, numbered 10/500, with lower right bearing the studio blindstamp and the reverse featuring a Halsman copyright stamp.

In fine condition, with a small crease to the right edge. Starting Bid $200

Strasberg grants Newman membership into The Actors Studio 861. Lee Strasberg. TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, The Actors Studio letterhead, no date. Letter to actor Paul Newman, in full: “For the better part of The Studio’s Life, Gadg, Cheryl and I have been the sole Institute members. We were in complete accord as to the purpose of The Studio and therefore felt no need to change its structure. However, with Gadg off on his own and the others less active, the time has come to enlarge the ownership of The Studio. Life being what it is, and the future uneasy as it is, it is necessary to start to plan for the future eventualities.

We have therefore decided to make a first step and invite you and others to become Institute Members—the equivalent of the shareholders of a business corporation— so that you can begin to share this responsibility with us, and so that The Studio can benefit from your participation through the coming years. When this first step is completed, then those who accept will be asked to suggest additional Institute Members.

We hope that you will accept this responsibility because the future of The Studio is involved. We are informed by our legal counsel, Mr. Laurence Vogel of Schaeffer, Kahn, Dale & Vogel that your role will not entail any legal or financial responsibility.

You will, however, be assuming responsibility for the continuing creative life of The Studio. The enlarged ownership of The Studio that will result in each of you accepting our invitation will insure the attachment of The Studio’s goal to continue to be the life force of the theatre. Unfortunately, no other organization has arisen to perform this essential function. The legal election of the new shareholders of The Studio will take place on May 1, 1971. Please let us know as soon as you can whether we can prepare a stock certificate in your name.” In fine condition. Founded on October 5, 1947, by Elia Kazan, Cheryl Crawford and Robert Lewis, the Actors Studio is a membership organization for professional actors, theatre directors and playwrights.

After attending the Yale School of Drama for one year, Newman moved to New York City to study at the Actors Studio under Lee Strasberg, the president of the organization since 1951. When Strasberg died in 1982, Newman took over the helm and remained in the position until 1994. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200 230 | April 11, 2018 | CLASSIC ENTERTAINMENT

Three Stooges agency agreement from 1964 863. Three Stooges. DS, signed “Moe Howard,” “Larry Fine,” and “Joe De Rita,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.75, February 21, 1964. William Morris Agency agreement by which the Three Stooges hire the company for a one-year term, for representation “in all branches of the entertainment and related fields throughout the world.” Signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by Moe, Larry, and Curly Joe. An included carbon copy rider states that the Three Stooges are to be represented by Al Dobritch for “Circuses, Fairs, Arenas, Stadiums, Auditoriums and Parks.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200

864. Three Stooges. Three checks: a City National Bank check filled out and signed by Moe Howard, made payable to Joe DeRita for $194.10, August 16, 1960; a personal check filled out in another hand signed by Larry Fine, made payable to Bi–Rite Drugs for $19.44, April 7, 1969; and a personal check filled out and signed by Jules J. White, made payable to Judith White for $37.42, August 6, 1979. In overall fine condition. A desirable set of checks signed by two classic Stooges and White, a man who produced and/or directed more than 130 of the nearly 200 Stooges short comedies. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

866. Orson Welles. Two items: a TLS, one page, 8.5 x

865. Three Stooges: Shemp Howard. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Shemp Howard, payable to Cash for $25, December 3, 1946. In fine condition. Shemp helped reform the original Three Stooges lineup with Larry Fine and his brother Moe Howard after Curly suffered a debilitating stroke on May 6, 1946. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

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11, Mercury Theatre letterhead, August 4, 1941, addressed to Frank J. Beebee, in full: “I am very happy to send you the enclosed photograph and I want to thank you for the monogram which you sent. I should think that would be a very enjoyable hobby. Thank you again.”; and a vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Welles in a handsome head-and-shoulders pose, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Frank J. Beebee, With best Wishes, Orson Welles.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original “Orson Welles, RKO Radio Pictures” mailing envelope.

Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Uncommon large portrait of Tracy 867. Spencer Tracy. Vintage matte-finish 9 x 12 headand-shoulders photo of Tracy in a charming close-up pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “With deepest good wishes always—Sincerely, Spencer Tracy, March 1944.”

In very good to fine condition, with trimmed borders and scattered creasing. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

The handsome Western icon 868. John Wayne. Appealing vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Wayne with slicked-back hair, neatly signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Good luck Naomi & Hennie, John Wayne.” In fine condition, with small creases to two corner tips. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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869. Actors and Actresses

870. Actors and Actresses

871. Apollo 13

872. Josephine Baker

873. Mikhail Baryshnikov

874. Batman: West and Ward

875. Batman: West and Ward

876. Wallace Beery

878. John Belushi Films

879. Ingrid Bergman

880. Beverly Hillbillies: Donna Douglas

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877. Jean Paul Belmondo MB $200

881. Bewitched: Dick York MB $200

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882. The Brady Bunch MB $200

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883. Neville Brand MB $200

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884. Charles Bronson MB $200

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885. Art Carney MB $200

886. Celebrity Checks MB $200

887. Celebrity Signed Books MB $200

888. Celebrity Signed Books

889. Jeff Chandler

890. Charlie’s Angels

891. Classic TV

892. Richard Conte

893. Jackie Coogan

894. Bette Davis

895. Deliverance

896. Marlene Dietrich

897. Edward Dmytryk

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898. Kirk Douglas MB $200

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899. Kirk Douglas MB $200

900. Kirk Douglas

901. Clint Eastwood

902. Clint Eastwood

903. Clint Eastwood

904. Clint Eastwood

905. Clint Eastwood

906. Easy Rider

907. Easy Rider: Hopper and Fonda

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908. Douglas Fairbanks, Sr

909. Douglas Fairbanks, Sr

910. Maria Felix

912. Clark Gable

913. Ava Gardner

914. Janet Gaynor

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911. Friends MB $200

915. Gone With the Wind MB $200

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916. Good Morning, Vietnam

917. Cary Grant

920. Happy Days

921. Richard Harris

922. Sessue Hayakawa

923. Tippi Hedren

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924. Katharine Hepburn

925. Katharine Hepburn

926. Dustin Hoffman

927. William Holden

929. Honeymooners

930. Anthony Hopkins

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928. Hollywood MB $200

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918. Alec Guinness MB $200

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919. Halloween MB $200

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931. Rock Hudson MB $200

932. Ill-Fated Child Actors MB $200

933. Emil Jannings

934. Hedy Lamarr

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935. Fritz Lang

936. Lillie Langtry

937. Laverne and Shirley

938. Vivien Leigh

939. Sergio Leone

940. The Love Boat

941. Man From UNCLE

942. Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay

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943. The Mod Squad MB $200

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944. Marilyn Monroe MB $200

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945. Marilyn Monroe MB $200

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946. Marilyn Monroe MB $200

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947. Marilyn Monroe

948. Marilyn Monroe

949. Marilyn Monroe

950. Marilyn Monroe

951. Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller

952. Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller

953. Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio

954. Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier

955. Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Rooney

956. Marilyn Monroe and Milton Berle

957. Mary Tyler Moore

958. Edward R. Murrow

960. Peter O’Toole

961. Our Gang

962. Anna Pavlova

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959. Paul Newman MB $200

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963. Gregory Peck MB $200

964. Gregory Peck MB $200

965. Philippe Petit MB $200

966. Phantom of the Opera: Susanna Foster MB $200

967. Basil Rathbone

968. Christopher Reeve

969. Steve Reeves

970. Wallace Reid

971. Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher

972. Rocky

973. Saturday Night Fever

974. Tracy Scoggins

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975. George C. Scott MB $200

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976. Victor Sen Yung MB $200

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977. Sesame Street: Carroll Spinney MB $200

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978. Omar Sharif MB $200

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979. Anna Nicole Smith

980. Sissy Spacek

981. Sylvester Stallone

982. Superman

983. Gloria Swanson

984. Michael Todd

985. Tombstone

986. Lee Van Cleef

987. Jon Voight and Ricky Schroder

988. Orson Welles

989. John Williams

990. Robin Williams

991. Robin Williams

992. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

993. Wizard of Oz: Margaret Hamilton

994. Natalie Wood and Tab Hunter

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sports Rare assemblage of baseball legends, highlighted by Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, and Jimmie Foxx

995. Baseball Hall of Famers. Official Reach American League baseball signed in ink on the sweet spot and side panels by a multitude of legendary ballplayers, including: Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, Charlie Gehringer, Lefty Grove, Jimmie Foxx (2), Mickey Cochrane (2), Ted Lyons (2), Ray Schalk, Frank Frisch, Dazzy Vance, Carl Hubbell, and Bill Dickey. In good to very good condition, with overall shellacking, toning, and some scratching which affects several of the signatures; the large gouges and some surface flaking primarily affect singular examples of Foxx, Lyons, and Cochrane—luckily, each of these Hall of Famers has signed twice. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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A linguist, spy, and pro baseball catcher

996. Moe Berg. Baseball catcher (1902-1972) who also served briefly as a spy for the United States. Casey Stengel once described Berg as ‘the strangest man ever to play baseball.’ Moe Berg’s red ‘Ready Wire–Glo’ spiral-bound pocket notepad, 3.25 x 5.5, which features a total of 39 pages annotated in Berg’s hand and is signed twice with his initials, “M. B.” Dated to March 1960, the notebook contains Berg’s comments on language and communication, as well quotations from various authors regarding the issues of language and translation. Various excerpts include: “8 people— meet under clock @ Biltmore @ 8 P.M.”; “M. B. on communication before discussion…oral, written, misunderstandings, Oral, Enunciation, Pronunciation, —names–taboo—no last names, royalty—Hirohito, Tenno Heika—Matsumoto (Hiroshima)”; “Written, handwriting—abbreviation in French”; “Written—Japanese can’t read their own lingo=read it different ways,—alphabet—syllabaries—families of language”; “Romanic—Slavic—Germanic—English—Celtic, Latin, Danish”; “—Semantics, Michel Breal 1896”; “—Semantics, ‘democracy’ to Hitler, Stalin & Roosevelt”; “ “@ U.N. during Korean debate M.B. ‘we’d understand him (Korean delegate) better if he spoke Korean”; “ “M. B. during war let Europeans speak their own lingo (rather than English) even @ expense of losing something”; “Language & the Law, Fred’k Philbrick, MacMillan 1949, ‘lawyers are students of language by profession”; “Othello of Iago: ‘This honest creature doubtless sees and knows more, much more, than he unfolds’”; “I. A. Richards: the meaning of a word is the missing part of its context, dictionaries follow usage—they do not decide or lead it.” Also includes a National Newark & Essex Banking Co. check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Berg, made payable to Cash for $100, February 28, 1953. In very good to fine condition, with the check very faded but still legible.

In 1923, Berg graduated from Princeton University with a degree in modern languages (he learned seven: Latin, Greek, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Sanskrit) and soon after signed with the Brooklyn Robins (Dodgers), his first major league contract. He played on several teams in the following seasons as shortstop and catcher while working on a law degree from Columbia University, which he finished in 1930 after passing the New York state bar exam. He played his last five seasons with the Boston Red Sox from 1935 to 1939. After parts of seventeen seasons in the big leagues, Berg was hired by the Office of Strategic Services, the forerunner of the CIA, as an international spy. His mission was to seek knowledge concerning Germany’s progress in the development of atomic weapons, resulting in his traveling to Europe to meet with Scherrer, the director of physics at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. Starting Bid $200

The racing legend’s Alfa Romeo

997. Tazio Nuvolari. Italian motorcycle and race car driver (1892-1953)

who was the 1932 European Champion in Grand Prix motor racing. German engineer Ferdinand Porsche called Nuvolari ‘the greatest driver of the past, the present, and the future.’ Vintage glossy 7.25 x 5.25 photo of a small boy seated inside Nuvolari’s Alfa Romeo with championship wreath, signed and inscribed in Italian in fountain pen by Nuvolari, who adds the date below. In very good condition, with paperclip impressions to the top edge, and somewhat heavy overall creasing. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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998. Muhammad Ali MB $200

1002. Max Baer MB $200

999. Muhammad Ali MB $200

1000. Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes

1001. Max Baer

1003. Max Baer

1004. Max Baer

1005. Baseball Tickets

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1006. David Beckham

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1008. Chicago Cubs: 1963

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1009. Jack Dempsey

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1010. Joe DiMaggio MB $200

1011. Billy Evans MB $200

1012. Enzo Ferrari MB $200

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1013. Joe Frazier

1014. Lefty Grove

1015. Harmon Killebrew

1016. Evel Knievel

1017. Connie Mack and Lena Blackburne

1018. Mickey Mantle

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1020. NY Mets: 1986

1021. Mel Ott

1022. Satchel Paige

1023. Willie Pep

1024. Sugar Ray Robinson

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1025. Alex Rodriguez MB $200

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1026. Max Schmeling MB $200

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1027. Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio MB $200

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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 behalf 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 pre-register 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 pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue.

Buyer’s Premium: 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 re-offering 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 responsibil-

ity (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, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form.

RR Auction’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) 7324280. 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 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.

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.

GLOSSARY OF CONDITION TERMS FOR DECADES, RR AUCTION HAS LED THE INDUSTRY IN PROVIDING AN ACCURATE AND DETAILED CONDITION STATEMENT FOR EACH ITEM THAT WE SELL. STARTING IN 2016 WE’VE DECIDED TO TAKE A FRESH APPROACH TO DESCRIBING EACH ITEM’S CONDITION. As our website and catalog images continually improve, and bidders can see obvious details from those excellent images, we’ve decided to simplify things, using the same terminology to describe an item’s overall condition (on an ascending scale of 1 to 4: good, very good, fine, very fine), but only adding specific details, if any, that would not be obvious from the illustration.

VERY FINE describes an item in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance.

FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors.

VERY GOOD describes an item that exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example).

GOOD describes an item with obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise exceedingly rare or important.

Of course we’re more than happy to provide more in-depth information about any item via phone or email. We hope this new system will make for easier reading and a more pleasant bidding experience.

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Buzz Aldrin’s 18-karat gold Cartier model of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle, Sold by RR Auction in 2017 for $150k

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Consignment deadline is July 27.

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