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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 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.

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

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Presidents and First Ladies............................................................................................ 4 Notables....................................................................................................................... 28 Military.......................................................................................................................... 44 Aviation......................................................................................................................... 49 Space........................................................................................................................... 50 Art, Architecture, and Design........................................................................................ 51 Literature...................................................................................................................... 55 Music........................................................................................................................... 60 Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan.................................................................70 Classic Entertainment.................................................................................................. 79 Sports.......................................................................................................................... 94 Comic Art & Animation................................................................................................. 96 Conditions of Sale..................................................................................................... 137 Bob Eaton CEO, Acquisitions bob.eaton@rrauction.com Carla Eaton Owner, Auctioneer carla.eaton@rrauction.com Bobby Livingston Executive Vice President, Public Relations bobby.livingston@rrauction.com Bobby Eaton VP, Business Development Auctioneer, MA/Lic. #3214 bobby.eaton@rrauction.com Tricia Eaton Chief Marketing Officer tricia.eaton@rrauction.com Mandy Casey Finance Manager amanda.casey@rrauction.com Elizebeth Otto Consignment Director elizebeth.otto@rrauction.com Jon Siefken Consignment Director jon.siefken@RRAuction.com

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As a board member of the Potowmack Company, George Washington endorses a supply receipt

1. George Washington. Manuscript DS as president, signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 7.75 x 5.25, October 18, 1787.

Manuscript receipt by “Gerar Green,” in full: “Alexandria, June 2d, 1787 Recd. of Wm. Houtshorne Two Iron fifty Six weights, one quire paper, Ten quarter Casks Powder, Two Bundles Soal Leather, one Bundle upper Leather, and one Keg Nails—to be delivered to James Smith at the Great Falls of Potomac—for which I have received one Dollar & a Quarter for the carriage thereof.” Endorsed on the reverse by George Washington, John Fitzgerald, and George Gilpin, all members of the board of the Potowmack Company. In fine condition, with small pieces of old tape along the bottom edge of the front. Starting Bid $1000

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3. Thomas Jefferson. Large and crisp ink signature, “Th: Jefferson,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 slip. Handsomely mounted, matted, and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 9.5 x 12.5. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $300

4. 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 16.5, February 11, 1813. A four-language ship’s papers issued to Robert Morris, “master or commander of the Brig called Lightning…lying at present in the port of the Philadelphia bound for Bordeaux and laden with Sundries.” Two embossed paper seals remain intact along the left and bottom edges. Framed to an overall size of 27 x 21. Intersecting storage folds (trivially touching signatures), scattered creasing and wrinkles, and scattered light toning and foxing, otherwise fine condition. An unusually well-preserved example with clear, dark signatures! Starting Bid $200

Monroe writes to a U.S. minister regarding messages to end the War of 1812 5. James Monroe. ALS as secretary of war, signed “Jas. Monroe,” one page, 7.75

x 9.75, October 19, 1814. Written from the State Department, a letter to William H. Crawford, in full: “The last Letters from our Ministers at Ghent render it probable that they will have left that Place before the arrival of Mr Purviance in Europe. In that event he is instructed to deliver the Despatches for them to you. Should this happen you will open the Packets and transmit to Mr Adams, & Mr Russell the Letters and Documents intended for them. The other Letters you will retain and the Documents you will dispose of as you think proper.” Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with light show-through from some old adhesive residue on the reverse.

In an attempt to end the War of 1812, the United States and Great Britain began peace discussions in Ghent, United Netherlands, in August 1814, with John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, James A. Bayard, Sr., Jonathan Russell, and Albert Gallatin comprising the American delegation. After months of talks, both sides recognized that their nations wanted peace. The defeat of Napoleon in the spring of 1814 made it so that Great Britain no longer needed to stop American shipments to France or impress American sailors—two primary reasons for the war. The Americans dropped demands for Canadian territory, and the negotiators signed a treaty on December 24, 1814, restoring the status quo antebellum. Both the British and American governments ratified the treaty in February 1815. Starting Bid $200

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6. John Quincy Adams.

Signed book: Oration on the life and character of Gilbert Motier de Lafayette, Delivered at the request of both houses of the Congress of the United States, before them, in the House of Representatives at Washington, on the 31st December, 1834. First edition. Washington: Gales and Seaton, 1835. Hardcover rebound in full red morocco with brown spine, 5.5 x 8.75, 94 pages. Signed and inscribed on a slip tipped to the title page in ink, “David Spangler, from John Quincy Adams.” A collector’s pencil notation on the last page states that Adams was out of the country when this booklet was published, so he pre-inscribed slips for the printer to tip in and present to his friends. Autographic condition: fine, with some light staining. Book condition: VG/ None. Starting Bid $300

Accepting an ivory cane for his campaign against slavery

7. John Quincy Adams.

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, April 28, 1844. Letter to U.S. Commissioner of Patents Henry Leavitt Ellsworth, accepting the famous ivory cane that was presented to him in honor of his campaign to defend the right to protest slavery and end the U.S. House of Representatives Gag Rule. In full: “In returning my thanks for your Letter of 26 ulto. and for the delivery to me of the beautiful Ivory Cane, brought and kindly presented to me by Messr. Julius Pratt and Co. of Meriden Connecticut...

I deliver also to you the cane itself to be kept among the articles of curiosity in your custody; reserving to myself, and my legal representatives the right hereafter to borrow it, for the purpose of inserting the date to the matter held by the Eagle as requested in the Letter of Messr. Pratt and Co. a copy of which I herewith communicate.” In fine condition, with multiple intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

8. John Quincy Adams. Partial bank check,

3.25 x 2, filled out and signed by Adams, “J. Q. Adams,” made payable for $27.00, December 24, 1844. Matted with a photo to an overall size of 11 x 17. In very good condition, with a cut cancellation (away from the signature), and light soiling. Starting Bid $200

9. Andrew Jackson. Appealing official White House china plate from the administration of President Andrew Jackson, measuring 9˝ in diameter, featuring two concentric circles in gold. The bottom bears an old Dennison paper label that reads: “1829-1837, Andrew Jackson, Soup plate from State Dinner Service, Border 1/4 in gold, Slightly rubbed.” In fine condition, with expected signs of use. Starting Bid $300

10. Andrew Jackson. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15 x 9.5, April 11, 1831. President Jackson grants 80 acres of land in Ohio to Jacob Reed.

Prominently signed at the conclusion by President Jackson and countersigned by the Commissioner of the General Land Office Elijah Hayward. Attractively suedematted and framed to an overall size of 24.5 x 18.5. In very good to fine condition, with a stain to the text and a missing seal. Accompanied by an engraved portrait of Jackson published by Johnson & Fry in 1858, matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. Starting Bid $200

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As a first year VP, Van Buren writes to President Jackson concerning a statement from a notable commodore

11. Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. ALS signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 7.75 x 12.75, no date but circa 1833. Letter to “The President,” Andrew Jackson, initialed and docketed by Jackson on the reverse. Van Buren’s letter, in part: “My friend Mr. Hoffman will call upon you at ten in the morning to ask some assistance from you in the prosecution of Mr. Decatur’s bill in the manner & for the reasons he will point out. It is to come up again on Friday & he wishes very much to be saved from the necessity of attacking the statement of Commodore Stewart which he thinks can & ought to be effected by the Commodore.” On the reverse of the second integral leaf, Jackson writes: “Major Lewis will please send this & let me see him early-Capt Stuart must be seen on tomorrow after Mr. Hoffman has the interview with me. A. J.” In very good to fine condition, with a missing lower right corner and seal-related loss to integral address leaf. Starting Bid $300

12. Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. Attractive

ink signatures, “Andrew Jackson,” as president, and “M. Van Buren,” as Secretary of War, penned at the conclusion of a clipped 10.25 x 5 vellum document dated January 19, 1830, with left side no longer bearing affixed War Department seal.

The document is also signed by David Henshaw as Collector for the District of Boston and Charleston; he later served as U.S. Secretary of the Navy under John Tyler. In very good to fine condition, with light toning and soiling. Starting Bid $200

13. Martin Van Buren. ALS signed “M. V. Buren,” one

page, 8 x 6.25, September 2, 1828. Letter to “The Editors of the Albany Daily Advertiser,” in full: “Please to insert the enclosed note in your next paper.” Nicely double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Van Buren to an overall size of 19.75 x 13.75. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

14. William Henry Harrison. Manuscript DS, signed “Wm. H. Harrison, aid de camp,” one page, 7.25 x 3, August 8, 1795. Receipt reading “Greenville, The commissary will issue for the Shawanoes twenty pounds of flour & six pounds of soap.” Matted and framed with a portrait of Harrison, and a descriptive printed caption, to an overall size of 17.5 x 21.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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President Tyler submits ratification of a convention between the US and Peru

15. John Tyler. Manuscript DS as president, eleven pages on six sheets, 10.25 x 14, January 12, 1843. Ratification of the agreement between the United States and Peru to settle claims made by US citizens “on account of seizures, captures, detentions, sequestrations and confiscations of their vessels” and other property at sea. The Peruvian government agrees to pay “three hundred thousand dollars, which shall be distributed among the claimants.” Signed at the conclusion of three articles by President John Tyler and countersigned by Secretary of State Daniel Webster.

An additional sequence of articles has been signed at the conclusion by James C. Pickett, “charge d’affaires of the United States of America accredited to the government of Peru,” and Don Manuel Rio, “councilor of state and chief auditor of the superior tribunal of accounts of Peru,” with their red wax seals applied beside their signatures. In very good to fine condition, with dampstaining affecting the lower third of each page. Starting Bid $200

Tyler authorizes “Full Power” in negotiations with Chile 16. John Tyler. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, November 16,

1841. Tyler orders the Secretary of State to affix the “Seal of the United States to a Full power, authorizing John L. Pendleton to negotiate and conclude a Convention with the Chilean government upon the subject of claims.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by Tyler.

Document is archivally sleeved in acid-free Mylar. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

17. James K. Polk. Signed book: Index to the Executive Docu-

ments, 23d Congress, 2d Session, 1834-5, Vol. II. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1835. Hardcover, 6 x 9.25. Boldly signed on the first page in black ink with his ownership signature, “James K. Polk.” Autographic condition: very good, with moderate scattered foxing. Book condition: VG-/None. Accompanied by a custom-made slipcase. A sizable volume from Polk’s personal library. Starting Bid $200

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18. James K. Polk. Partly-printed DS, one page, 11.25 x 15.5, April 5, 1841. Polk, as governor of Tennessee, approves “to the said Franklin L. Blair and his heirs, a certain tract or parcel of Land, containing Forty acres.” In very good condition, with some light stains, and six square stains from old tape on the reverse. All writing, including Polk’s signature, is very bold. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Polk pardons a Post Office robber 19. James K. Polk and James Buchanan. Manuscript DS, signed “James K. Polk” as president and “James Buchanan” as secretary of state, three pages on two sheets, 10 x 15.5, February 7, 1849. President Polk issues a pardon to Charles E. Leighton, who had been “convicted of robbing the Post Office, and sentenced to be confined in jail for two years.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Polk and countersigned by Buchanan. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and wrinkling, and complete separation along the hinge.Starting Bid $200

20. Millard Fillmore. ALS as a New York congressman, one page, 8 x 10, December 28, 1837. Written from the House of Representatives, a boldly penned letter to Mahlon Dickerson, the Secretary of the Navy, in full: “I have the honor to enclose you herewith a letter from William A. Green of Philadelphia asking you permission to be examined as a candidate for the office of Assistant Surgeon in the Navy. I have no distinct recollection of Mr. Green but I am acquainted with his relatives and the Gentleman to whom he refers at Buffalo, and I doubt not he will be able to give satisfactory testimonials of good character.” A brief postscript: “Please return me Mr. Green’s letter.” In fine condition, with perimeter toning from prior display. Starting Bid $200

Annotated history volume from Fillmore’s personal library 21. Millard Fillmore.

Signed book: Bancroft’s History of the United States, Volume IV. Later printing. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1853. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 462 pages. Front pastedown bears a vertical ownership signature, “Millard Fillmore, Dec. 12, 1853.” On the title page Fillmore has penned the book’s location on his library shelf: “I – C.” Fillmore has made several marginal pencil notations throughout the book, writing “Peninsula,” “in N.E. of Spain,” “Venus,” “Geo. Montagu,” “now Franklin,” “near Pittsburg,” “Ticonderoga,” and “the Great of Prussia,” among other brief notes. Autographic condition: fine, with light edge toning and one small stain. Book condition: VG/None, with sunning to spine and light rubbing to boards.

Starting Bid $200

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Fillmore presents an award from the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nations 23. Millard Fillmore. DS as

22. Millard Fillmore. Signed book: History of the Coloni-

zation of the United States, Volume I. Later printing. Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1853. Hardcover, 6 x 9.5, 469 pages. Signed vertically on the front pastedown, “Millard Fillmore, Dec. 12, 1853, 5 vols—$10.” On the title page, Fillmore has also added the book’s location on his library shelf “I-C.” Fillmore has also made 13 ink and pencil notations to the borders of inside pages. Autographic condition: a stamp and pencil notations to front pastedown, as well as a bit of scattered mild toning, otherwise fine condition. Book condition: VG-/None, with bumped corners, rubbing to boards, and two small “E.J. Fillmore” inkstamps to front pastedown and first free end page. Starting Bid $200

president, one page, 8 x 10, Executive Mansion letterhead, January 31, 1853. Document presented to F. Emerson of Boston, informing him that a jury with “the Exhibition of the Works of All Nations, at London, in the year 1851, in consideration of your having exhibited specimens of ship ventilators - has awarded you an Exhibitor’s Medal, Certificate and a copy of the Reports of the Juries.” Signed at the conclusion by Fillmore, and countersigned by Chairman of the Executive Committee Peter Force. In very good to fine condition, with splits to the ends of the intersecting folds, two of which are repaired with old tape on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

“I shall not be surprised if the Democrats shall pay a compliment to the Granite State”

24. Franklin Pierce. ALS signed “Fr. Pierce,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, Jessup & Brothers stationery, no

date but circa 1841. In part: “The federalists had a caucus last night and nominated [John] White of Kentucky who has been here four years…for Speaker. Dawson of Georgia is the next highest candidate—a good deal of dissatisfaction I understand on the part of Wise & others. Still the probability is that White will be elected on the first ballot. I shall not be surprised if the Democrats shall pay a compliment to the Granite State by putting Atherton in nomination. I think you will be surprised, as I certainly was, to hear that F. O. J. Smith was nominated for Clark. The inhabitants of the City, it is said, are extremely indignant at Clark’s defeat in caucus and are making great exertions to defeat Smith—but the conservatives must be appeased.

I shall be able to give you more information if not ascertained results tomorrow.” The following day, Pierce notes that White was elected Speaker and shows the breakdown of votes, of which White received 121, with his closest rival, J.W. Jones of Virginia receiving 84. Pierce adds that the House proceeded to ballot “viva voce for Clark” and gives the breakdown on that vote. Pierce continues to note that the “second ballot was in progress” when he left.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Exceptional, lengthy autograph letter written to his former White House secretary 25. Franklin Pierce.

ALS, twelve pages on three sets of adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, June 25, 1858. Letter to Sidney Webster, his former private White House secretary, written from Lisbon, Portugal. Pierce discusses his past and future travels throughout Europe, and makes reference to several notable figures of the day, including writer Nathaniel Hawthorne, Jefferson Davis, columnist John L. O’Sullivan, and naval officer Charles Stewart McCauley. In part: “I have steadily declined invitations to dinner etc. and shall continue to do so unless it may seem to be necessary to dine with the young king.

When we left Madeira the governor with his suite met us…and conveyed us in the government barge to the Galgo while a salute was being fired from Loo Rock.

Indeed we have every reason to cherish pleasant and grateful memories of our six months in Madeira. After leaving Gibraltar we shall proceed almost directly to Vevey and remain there perhaps till October. I believe that [Nathaniel] Hawthorne is to pass the summer at Pisa and hence we shall probably not meet until he returns to Rome next winter. I think there is little doubt that we shall meet Gov. Fish an family somewhere this summer. I received a letter from Genl. Davis three weeks since but it was dated in April & in the hand of his wife. It was a warm, interesting letter and altho’ written by another hand than his own could have been dictated by nobody else...

It is evident from your letter that our views with regard to matters at home are very much alike. I am not surprised at the excitement in & out of Congress provided by the conduct of British cruisers in the waters of Cuba. If the instructions to the home squadron are like those with which Commodore MacCauley proceeded to the Gulf during my administration, when one or two similar acts had been done by Spanish men of war, the searches will speedily cease. The British Govt. will disavow the acts and that will be the end of it. Is it not amusing to see how determined the opposition had been to out-brag the Democrats in this? You may be quite sure that I have regarded, since I left the states and I hope to continue to regard with simple indifference what you think may be a source of annoyance ‘one of the black flies’ I am to encounter during my travels in Europe. The continuance of the assaults under present circumstances only serve to illustrate the malignity which prompted them while I was at the head of government. The refusal to re-appoint Colo. George and the withdrawal of the printing from the Patriot, will annoy Democrats and gratify the Black Republicans exceedingly. Is this way to sustain a cause?” In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000

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26. Franklin Pierce.

ALS as president signed “Frank. Pierce,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, September 14, 1854. Letter to his secretary Sydney Webster, in full: “I believe Mrs. Pierce wrote you a few lines the day after our return. I have no idea where this is likely to find you but I hope at some pleasant place with agreeable surroundings and in good health. The fireman & two or three of the girls in the basement are more or less indisposed but none of them seriously sick. The city continues to be healthy and the copious rains since Sunday have greatly improved the aspect of things, altho’ it will be pleasant to find the usual occupant in the next room. I hope you will not think of returning before the first of October, after a sojourn in New England. I have no doubt that you would find the weather here during the remainder of the month very oppressive—Do not fail to call on Mrs. Means and Mrs. Aiken at Andover if you can do so conveniently—I hope you will also take the trouble to see Mr. & Mrs. Williams at Concord—They are kind friends and would I know desire to see anyone directly from our family—Smith will be appointed Navy Agent at Charlestown—Forney is in good health and you will perceive from reading the Union continuing to perform yeoman service—give my kindest regards to Colo. George & other friends.” In very good condition, with overall irregular toning. Starting Bid $200

Desirable Pierce–Davis commission for the future Chief of Engineers

28. James Buchanan. Signed book: Reports of Cases

27. Franklin Pierce and Jefferson Davis. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Franklin Pierce” as president and “Jeffer.

Davis” as secretary of war, one page, 13.75 x 17.25, May 29, 1856. President Pierce appoints William P. Craighill as “Second Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Pierce and boldly countersigned by Secretary of War Davis. The white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains intact. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, and some scattered small holes. Starting Bid $200 12 |

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Argued and Determined in the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Vol. XIII. Boston: Cummings and Hilliard, 1817. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 579 pages.

Signed on the title page in ink with his ownership signature, “James Buchanan.” Autographic condition: very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Book condition: VG-/ None, with light scattered foxing throughout, repairs to boards, and some scuffing and flaking to leather. Starting Bid $200

Virtually nonexistent Lincoln land grant, issued to a War of 1812 widow

29. Abraham Lincoln. Excessively rare partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 10, July 25, 1864. President Lincoln grants 120 acres of land in Omaha, Nebraska, to “Hannah S. C. Super, widow of John Super, Private, Captain Conkey’s Company, Maryland Militia, War 1812.” The document goes on to note that the property has been assigned to Rezin W. Shawhan. Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Lincoln, and countersigned by Acting Recorder of the General Land Office Martin Buell. The printed “By Sec’y” text below Lincoln’s signature has been struck through, signifying that the president himself signed the document—a highly unusual occurrence. The embossed white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Docketing on the reverse indicates that the land patent was filed for record on May 31, 1880. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and scattered foxing.

The rather mundane presidential practice of signing land grants was discontinued in 1833 during Andrew Jackson’s second term, when Congress passed a law authorizing the president to appoint a special secretary to sign land patents on his behalf.

It is therefore incredibly rare to find an authentically signed land grant from later on. This is just the second Lincoln-signed land grant we have ever encountered, and our research suggests that these are the only two to ever appear at public auction. The vast majority of land grants issued during the Lincoln administration were signed by William O. Stoddard, who was specifically appointed for the task on July 15, 1861. An incredibly desirable presidential autograph on a virtually unheard of document format. Starting Bid $2500

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President Lincoln pardons southernsympathizing mail robbers

30. Abraham Lincoln. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, June 13, 1863.

President Lincoln authorizes and directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of Daniel Dusky and Jacob Varner.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by President Lincoln. Matted and framed to an overall size of 11.75 x 13.75. In fine condition, with very faint toning along the two folds. Both members of the ‘Moccasin Rangers,’ a southern-sympathizing band of marauders in West Virginia during the Civil War, Daniel Dusky and Jacob Varner had been convicted of robbing the mail in Jackson County in April 1862. A desirable pardon warrant signed

by Lincoln amidst the Civil War. Starting Bid $500

32. And r e w Johnson.

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Andrew Johnson,” one page, 3.5 x 6.75, June 12, 1865.

An “Executive” memo slip endorsed by President Johnson, referring the case of John A. Noble of Alabama, making “application for app’t as Marshal of Northern Dist. of Ala.” to the attorney general. Handsomely matted and framed alongside a portrait to an overall size of 12.25 x 10. In fine condition, with a few small stains. Starting Bid $200

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Gen. Grant sends a letter carrier “to the Confederate lines”

33. U. S. Grant.

Civil War-dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Maj. Gen.,” one page, 7.25 x 7.25, January 16, 1864. Brief letter written from the “Head Qrs Mil. Div. of the Miss.,” and addressed to Major General George H. Thomas, “Head of Dept, of the Cum[berlan]d,” in full, “Please send the bearer of this, Mrs. Bransford under Flag of Truce, to the Confederate lines.” Affixed to a same-size mount. In very good condition, with overall staining affecting appearance but not readability. Starting Bid $200

Lincoln endorses the promotion of a wounded captain, who raised a volunteer company when “the first gun was opened on Fort Sumpter”

31. Abraham Lincoln. Autograph endorsement signed as president, “A. Lincoln,” on the reverse of a letter written to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton and signed by more than 30 officers of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, two pages both sides, 7.5 x 12, June 24, 1864. President Lincoln endorses the promotion of a captain in the 82nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.

Lincoln writes, in full: “Capt. Griffith served about three months in the Creek War in 1836, in the Mexican War through its whole duration, rising from a private to a Lieut., and now in this war, from July 1861 till now, rising from a Lieut. to a Capt. He now desires to be an Assistant Quarter Master, or Commissary of Subsistence, & if his service in that line can be now useful let him be appointed.”

The letter to Stanton, written from Cadwalader Barracks in Philadelphia on June 18, 1864, describes Captain O. B. Griffith’s career of service and recommends his promotion: “When the first gun was opened on Fort Sumpter, Capt. Griffith immediately started a company for the war. He joined the 82nd Penna. Vols., and has proved himself a soldier on many a hard fought field.

At the battle of Fredericksburg, in charging Marye’s Heights, Capt. Griffith was highly complimented upon the battle-field, amid a shower of bullets, by his Colonel, for his bravery. As the Captain is now unable to perform duty with his company, owing to his wound, the undersigned officers, respectfully ask that he be commissioned Assistant Quartermaster, or Assistant Commissary of Subsistence, as a reward for his long and faithful services.” In fine condition, with a tiny hole at the bottom of the first page. A superb, highly desirable presidential endorsement in support of a Civil War hero. Starting Bid $1000

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Scarce 1876 Grant-signed ship’s papers for a whaling voyage 34. U. S. Grant. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 21.75 x 17.5, July 5, 1876. Four language ship’s paper issued to “Stephen Flanders master or commander of the Bark called Sea Ranger...lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Atlantic Ocean and laden with provisions, utensils, & stores for a whaling voyage.” Signed in the fourth panel by Grant and countersigned by Secretary of State Hamilton Fish. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, old reinforcement to reverse of central vertical fold, uniform shade of mild toning, light show-through from notation on reverse, and scattered edge wear. The white seal is evenly toned, with some paper loss to bottom edge. A fine example of this rare Grant format. Starting Bid $200

35. U. S. Grant.

Partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 13.25 x 17.5, September 13, 1885. An appointment of Benjamin Alvord, “who served in Mexico as Major 4th U. S. Infantry has been duly elected member of said Aztec Club of 1847.”

Signed at the bottom by the club’s constitutional officers of the club, with Winfield Hancock signing as the club’s president and U. S. Grant signing as vice president.

In very good condition, with scattered somewhat irregular toning, some foxing, moderate wrinkling, and light creasing.

Starting Bid $200

36. U. S. Grant. Large ink

signature, “U. S. Grant,” on an off-white slip. Cloth-matted with a portrait of Grant in uniform, and a biographical plaque, to an overall size of 13.5 x 25.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Adler’s German–English dictionary, presented to his niece

37. Rutherford B. Hayes. Signed book: A Dictionary of the German and English

Languages by G. J. Adler. Later printing. NY: D. Appleton and Company, 1888.

Rebound hardcover, 7 x 10, 522 pages. Signed and inscribed on a slip affixed to the front pastedown in ink, “To my niece Emily Platt Hastings—the Darling—with love and all good wishes, Rutherford B. Hayes, Spiegel Grove, 4 Oct. 1889.”

Autographic condition: very good to fine, with light toning from the adhesive used to affix the signature. Book condition: VG/None with some staining to boards.

Starting Bid $200

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Signed volume from Garfield’s personal library 40. James A. Garfield. Signed book

38. Rutherford B. Hayes. ALS signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 8.25 x 5, The John F. Slater Fund letterhead, March 7, 1891. Letter forwarding his address, in full: “Address informally—Dr. Curry, No. 1736 M Street, Washington, D.C.” Hayes also circles the name of Dr. J. L. M. Curry and sketches a finger pointing to it. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 13. In fine condition, with some light staining to the left side. Founded in 1882 by John Fox Slater, the John F. Slater Fund was a financial endowment established to benefit the education of African-Americans in the southern United States.

Hayes was one of the original trustees of the fund, as was Chief Justice Morrison Waite. Starting Bid $200

from Garfield’s personal library: Comprehensive Summary of Universal History

by Richard Mangnall.

Philadelphia: E. S. Jones & Co., 1851.

Hardcover, 5 x 7.5, 332 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ink, “J. A. Garfield.”

Garfield’s personal bookplate, “Inter Folia Fructus, Library of James A. Garfield,” is affixed to the front pastedown. Autographic condition: very good, with edge toning, overall mottle foxing, and a stain to the upper right corner.

Book condition: VG/None, with significant wear and rubbing to spine, and some foxing and dampstaining to textblock.

Accompanied by a custom-made slipcase and a certificate of authenticity from University Archives. Starting Bid $200

Scarce Garfield presidential appointment for a Gettysburg veteran 39. James A. Garfield. Scarce partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17 x 14, April 29, 1881. President Garfield appoints Francis W. Seeley as “Postmaster at Lake City, in the County of Wabasha, State of Minnesota.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Garfield and countersigned by Postmaster General Thomas L. James. The gold seal and red ribbon affixed to the lower left remain intact. In very good to fine condition, with light toning along the central vertical fold. Seeley, an artillerist in the US Army, had served during the Civil War and distinguished himself at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, where he was wounded twice. Disabled as a result of his wounds, Seeley was appointed as postmaster at Lake City by U. S. Grant, and he remained in the position through several administrations. Starting Bid $500

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44. Chester A. Arthur. Of-

41. James A. Garfield.

Scarce ALS as president elect, signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, 5 x 7, Mentor, Ohio letterhead, November 12, 1880.

Brief letter to J. Wilkinson of New York, written only 10 days after winning the 1880 presidential election, in full: “Accept my thanks for your kind congratulations.” In fine condition, with short splits to the ends of the mailing folds.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in his own hand. Starting Bid $200

42. James A. Garfield. LS

signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 9.5, House of Representatives letterhead, July 1, 1869. Letter to well-known financier and journalist Henry Villard. In part: “I am just leaving for Hampton Va., to be gone a day and a night. I hope to reach New York on Sunday morning and shall stop at the Astor House. I hope you can call and see me there.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, light soiling, and show-through from mounting remnants on corners of reverse. Starting Bid $200

43. Chester A . A r t h u r.

Signed book: New School History of the United States of America.

Later printing.

Baltimore: W. J. C. Dulaney & Co., 1880.

Hardcover, 5 x 7.75, 529 pages. Signed and inscribed on the front pastedown in ink to lawyer and diplomat Edwin Wallace Stoughton, “The Honorable E. W. Stoughton, with regards of C. A. Arthur, Octo: 4, 1880.” Autographic condition: fine, with some scattered light stains. Book condition: VG/None, with repairs to the spine and gutters. Accompanied by a handsome custom-made clamshell case. Starting Bid $200

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ficial Executive Mansion card, boldly signed in black ink, “Chester A. Arthur.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, surface loss to the corners from previous mounting, and mounting and adhesive remnants to the reverse.

Starting Bid $200

45. Chester A . A r t h u r.

Large, bold ink signature, “Chester A. Arthur,” on an offwhite 5 x 1.5 sheet. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

46. Grover Cleveland. Signed book:

Fishing and Shooting Sketches. First edition. NY: The Outing Publishing Company, 1906. Hardcover, 4.75 x 7, 209 pages.

Neatly signed on the half-title page in ink, “Nature speaks in cheering tones to those who hold communion with her visible forms, Dec. 7, 1906, Grover Cleveland.”

Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None. Accompanied by a custom-made clamshell case. Starting Bid $200

47. Grover Cleveland. Vintage matte-

finish 13.25 x 16.25 photo of Cleveland taken by Federick Gutekunst in 1903, affixed to its original 15.5 x 18.75 mount, boldly signed on the mount in ink, “Yours Sincerely, Grover Cleveland, June 7, 1903.” In fine condition. An impressive, imposing portrait.

Starting Bid $200

Cleveland contends with Coxey’s Army after the Panic of 1893

48. Grover Cleveland. Typed manuscript heavily

annotated in pencil by Cleveland, unsigned, three pages, 8 x 13, no date but circa 1894. A manuscript concerning Cleveland’s intended actions regarding the Coxey’s Army protest march by unemployed workers.

The manuscript reads, in part (as revised by Cleveland): “Whereas, it is reported that several organized bodies of men are approaching the District of Columbia with the avowed purpose of securing such Congressional action as will relieve the condition of unemployed laborers…all unemployed men…have been invited to assemble in front of the National Capitol…No possible good can come of such a gathering and with no proper preparation or means of subsistence, suffering and ultimate disorder will certainly ensue…[Commissioners] having no desire or purpose to deal harshly with unfortunate but honest men…[nonetheless] the laws in force in the District of Columbia are adequate for every emergency, and will be rigidly enforced.” In fine condition, with some minor rubbing to the pencil in places.

Spurred by unemployment caused by the greatest economic depression the nation had ever suffered, Jacob S. Coxey led a march of jobless men across the country, arriving in Washington on March 25, 1894; they proved ineffective in shaping any legislation and the march came to an end when Coxey and some of his followers were arrested for trespassing on the lawns at the Capitol. A unique offering from President Cleveland boasting over two hundred words in his hand. Starting Bid $200

Cleveland commissions John Grimes Walker as “Chief of the Bureau of Navigation”

49. Grover Cleveland. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 17 x

11.75, October 22, 1885. President Cleveland appoints John G. Walker as “Chief of the Bureau of Navigation.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by President Cleveland and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy William C. Whitney. The blue Navy Department seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In fine condition. Walker was a significant figure in the American Navy during the last half of the 19th century. After serving with distinction in the Civil War, his positions included assistant superintendent of the Naval Academy, chief of the Bureau of Navigation, head of the Lighthouse Board, and commander-in-chief of the Squadron of Evolution and of the North Atlantic Squadron. He came under scrutiny while serving as chief of the Bureau of Navigation, when an 1891 New York Times exposé revealed that he was promoting senior officers to positions well beneath their abilities; in doing so, Walker hoped they would retire out of boredom and thereby increase his own seniority. Despite these allegations, he was eventually promoted to rear admiral. A desirable appointment that remains in unusually nice condition. Starting Bid $200

50. Benjamin Harrison. Signed book: The Seventieth Indiana. Extremely rare, little-known signed edition. Indianapolis: The Bowen-Merrill Company, 1900.

Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 372 pages. Signed on the frontispiece in ink, “Benj. Harrison.” Autographic condition: fine, with a small chip to the upper left corner tip of the signed page. Book condition: VG/None, with some sunning to spine and the gilt-stamped title off-center. The first edition, first printing of The Seventieth Indiana (a copy of which is included) bears a printed facsimile signature on the frontispiece, while this special edition was left blank and authentically signed by Harrison; he only signed about a hundred of these volumes in the year before he died. The special signed edition is also differentiated by the gilt upper textblock edge. Starting Bid $200

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51. William McKinley. Hardcover early 20th century scrapbook, 8.75 x 10.25, containing many affixed period newspaper clippings covering the assassination of President William McKinley and the aftermath, including the trial of Leon Czolgosz. The scrapbook begins with clippings from the New York Evening Telegram of September 6, 1901: “Special Extra, McKinley Shot by Anarchist.” Following is a detailed contemporary chronicle of the aftermath: McKinley dies of his wounds, after which funeral services are held. Czolgosz, put on trial for murder nine days after McKinley’s death, was found guilty and executed by electric chair. In very good to fine condition, with heavy wear to the covers, and toning to interior pages. Starting Bid $200

53. Theodore Roosevelt. Signed book:

52. William McKinley. American Security and Trust Com-

pany bank check, 7.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by McKinley, “William McKinley,” payable to Ida Barber for $50.00, July 14, 1898. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Scarce and desirable 1910 limited edition African Game Trails

The Works of Theodore Roosevelt, Vol. 13: Presidential Addresses and State Papers, Part One. Executive Edition.

NY: P. F. Collier & Son. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8, 400 pages. Neatly signed on the first free end page in ink as president, “with best wishes from Theodore Roosevelt, Nov. 20th 1904.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/ None, with light wear at spine ends. Starting Bid $200

54. Theodore Roosevelt. De-

luxe signed book set: African Game Trails, Volumes I and II. Limited edition, numbered 204/500.

NY: Charles Scribners’s Sons, 1910.

Hardcover bound in original half pigskin, 6.75 x 10, 529 total pages. Neatly signed on the colophon of the first volume, “Theodore Roosevelt.” Autographic condition: fine, with some small areas of edge toning. Book condition: VG-/None, with a cracked rear board to the first volume, wear and rubbing to spines, and bumped corners. A handsome, sought-after limited edition set printed on Ruisdael paper by the De Vinne Press. Starting Bid $200 20 |

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55. Theodore Roosevelt. Superb vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 10.5 portrait of Theodore Roosevelt by the Harris & Ewing Studio, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen as president, “To Lieutenant Pfister, with the best wishes of Theodore Roosevelt, July 27th 1908.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 9.25 x 13.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“From now on I wish to avoid making any speech that I possibly can avoid” 56. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS signed

“T. Roosevelt,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, The Outlook letterhead, February 27, 1912. Letter to Basil Douglas Hall of the Union Theological Seminary, in part: “I wish it were possible for my friends to realize my position...I cannot accept all the invitations that come to me. From now on I wish to avoid making any speech that I possibly can avoid and greatly though I appreciate an invitation coming from such a body as the one you represent, it really is not possible for me to accept.” In fine condition, with light soiling to the right edge. Starting Bid $200

59. Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft.

Partly-printed DS, signed “Theodore Roosevelt” as president and “Wm. H. Taft” as secretary of war, one page, 20 x 15, May 2, 1907. President Roosevelt appoints Donald C. Cubbison as “First Lieutenant in the Artillery Corps in the service of the United States.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by President Roosevelt and countersigned

by Secretary of War William H. Taft. The blue War Office seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In very good condition, with overall toning, overall creasing, and scattered small stains.

Cubbison would go on to receive the Army Distinguished Service Medal for his exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services during World War I. The citation noted that ‘by his great energy, sound judgment, marked ability, and high professional attainments he contributed materially to the successes achieved against the enemy, rendering invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.’ Starting Bid $200

57. Theodore Roosevelt. Partly-

printed DS as president, one page, 18 x 15, June 26, 1905.

President Roosevelt appoints Eugene W. Van C. Lucas as a “Major in the Corps of Engineers in the Service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Theodore Roosevelt and countersigned

by Acting Secretary of War Robert Shaw Oliver. Lower left retains the original blue War Office seal. Matted to an overall size of 21 x 18. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

58. Theodore Roosevelt.

TLS, one page, 7 x 10, personal letterhead, May 27, 1916. Letter to financier and telephone mogul Clarence Mackay, in full: “Mrs. Roosevelt, just before leaving for the Bethlehem musical performance, asked me to write you saying how pleased we should be to accept your kind invitation on Saturday June 3rd. My dear fellow, I wish to thank you for many things!”

In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and an unsigned portrait. Starting Bid $200

60. William H. Taft.

Signed book: Present Day Problems. First edition. NY: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1908. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.75, 355 pages. Prominently signed and inscribed on the first free end page in ink, “Sincerely yours, Wm. H. Taft, May 19, 1910, For Louis Barton Torrey with best wishes.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with bumped corners, a couple spots to boards and spine, and the bookplate of Louis Barton Torrey affixed to the front pastedown. Starting Bid $200

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61. William H. Taft. ALS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, June 29, 1923. Letter to the wife of Arthur Twining Hadley, explaining in great detail why he is dissatisfied with all his portraits. In part: “I have had such dissatisfaction with all my portraits that when I see one so true to life and so adorably painted as yours I feel like conveying my sincere congratulations to the subject of it. I suppose I must admit that the uniform failures in my case are due to two things, one the difficulty of painting an expressionless face and the other my own misconception of how I look, May make a hopeless case.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

62. William H. Taft. Signed book: Four Aspects of Civic

Duty. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1906. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.75, 111 pages. Signed in fountain pen on the first free end page, “With the best wishes of Wm. H. Taft, Feby 10th, 1907.” Autographic condition: fine, with a small price notation above signature and a uniform shade of mild toning. Book condition: VG/None. In this four-chapter essay, Taft examines the duties of citizenship from the standpoints of a recent university graduate, a judge on the bench, a colonial administration, and the nation’s president. Starting Bid $200

63. William H. Taft. TLS as president signed “Wm. H. Taft,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, November 2, 1910.

Marked “Personal and Confidential,” a letter to Reverend Eugene De L. McDonnell, the president of Gonzaga College, in full: “I have yours of October 31st. A telegram was sent by the Secretary of State today to our Minister to Portugal of the following tenor: It is credibly reported to the President that a group of fifteen or more Catholic priests of the Jesuit order will presently be tried by summary court martial on charges of felony and are liable to be condemned to death. The Department can hardly credit a report so at variance with the principles announced by the provisional Government of Portugal. At this time when public sentiment is favorable to the nascent Republic it would be most unfortunate to do any act so conspicuously inconsistent with the declared policies of the founders of the new era and, by alienating the sympathies of the world, so likely to impede the realization of the disposition of this and other free popular Governments to welcome the young Republic into the family of progressive modern nations. You will at once make discreet inquiries on this subject, conferring informally with your British colleague...It will be obvious to you that this matter requires most delicate and confidential as well as prompt treatment.” In very good to fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge, light toning, and multiple circular postal impressions. Accompanied by the original White House mailing envelope.. Starting Bid $200

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64. William H. Taft.

Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 13.5 portrait of President Taft by the Harris & Ewing Studio, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For Hon. William Griest M. C., Lancaster, Pa., with grateful and best wishes—Wm. H. Taft, June 4th 1912.”

Framed to an overall size of 13 x 16.5. In fine condition. William Walton Griest (1858–1929) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Starting Bid $200

66. Woodrow Wilson. Signed book:

The New Freedom.

First edition. NY: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1913.

Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 294 pages. Signed on the half-title page in ink as president, “Woodrow Wilson, 29 July 1913.” Autographic condition: fine, with a small stain and paperclip impression to the top.

Book condition: VG/None, with bumped corners, rubbing and staining to boards and spine, and the bookplate of Louis Barton Torrey affixed to the front pastedown. Accompanied by an official White House transmittal letter from Wilson’s secretary, as well as a custom-made clamshell case. Starting Bid $200

68. Woodrow Wilson.

Distinguished vintage matte-finish 8.25 x 11.75 Harris and Ewing portrait, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Woodrow Wilson 1923.”

Photo is affixed to an 11 x 14 off-white sheet creating a distinctive border.

In fine condition, with a small tear to the lower left corner, affecting only the border. Starting Bid $200

65. William H. Taft. TLS as president signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 6.75 x 7.75, White House letterhead, May 8, 1911.

Letter to J. C. Shaffer of the Chicago Evening Post, in full: “I thank you for your thoughtfulness in sending me the excellent editorial from the Evening Post of May 4th. The editorial is incisive and the argument is unanswerable. I congratulate you on your practical treatment of the subject.’” Nicely doublematted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 20.5 x 14. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Presented to his “faithful friend and assistant” for Christmas 1916 6 7 . Wo o d row Wilson. Signed

book: Epochs of American History, Vol. I (The Colonies, 1492–1750) a n d Vo l . I I I (Division and Reunion, 1829–1909).

Later printings.

NY: Longmans, Green & Co., 1915 and 1916. Hardcover, 4.5 x 6.5, 298 and 389 pages plus map plates. Identically signed and inscribed on the first free end pages of both volumes in ink as president, “To my faithful friend and assistant, Charles L. Swem, with cordial Christmas wishes, Woodrow Wilson, 1916.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with slight edgewear.

Swem served as President Wilson’s stenographic secretary and campaign reporter. Starting Bid $200

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“Yours for America!”—the life and speeches of Warren G. Harding 69. Warren G. Harding. Signed book: Rededicating America: Life and Recent Speeches of Warren G. Harding by Frederick E. Schortemeier. First edition.

Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill, 1920. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 256 pages. Signed on the first free end page in bold ink as president, “Yours for America! Warren G. Harding, May 30, 1921.” Autographic condition: fine, with slight feathering to ink. Book condition: VG/None, with light sunning to spine, wear to spine ends, and the ownership inscription of Louis B. Torrey to the front pastedown.

Accompanied by the address panel of a White House envelope addressed to Torrey. An exemplary volume boasting an ideal, patriotic presidential autograph.

Starting Bid $200

73. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Signed

70. Warren G. Harding.

Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 15.75 Harris and Ewing profile portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Albert and Flora Lasker, With highest personal regards and a grateful acknowledgement of a muchprized friendship. Warren G. Harding.” Double-matted to an overall size of 15 x 20.25.

In very good to fine condition, with a surface ding to Harding’s forehead, and scattered light silvering to darker areas of the image. Starting Bid $200

74. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Vintage matte-finish

7 x 9 photo affixed to a slightly larger card, and in turn affixed to a 9.25 x 11 mount, signed on the mount in black ink, “Franklin D. Roosevelt 1927.” Penned at the bottom, in an unknown hand is “from the portrait by Prince Pierre Troubetzkoy.”

The original portrait was painted in 1927 by Prince Pierre Troubetzkoy, son of a Russian diplomat and husband of American author Amélie Rives. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, a small stain to the upper left corner, and creasing and a short tear to the lower left corner. Starting Bid $200

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book: The Democratic Book, 1936.

Limited edition, numbered 1213 of an unspecified limitation.

Gilt-stamped leatherbound hardcover, 11.5 x 14.5, 384 pages. Signed on the beautifully designed colophon in fountain pen by Roosevelt below a watercolor vignette of the White House. This example is unusual in that there is no subscriber’s name stamped on the front cover. Autographic condition: fine.

Book condition: VG/None, with edgewear and scuffing to leather at corners, and a cracked front hinge. Starting Bid $200

75. Harry S. Truman. Signed book:

Mr. Citizen. Limited special edition, numbered 497/1000. NY: Bernard Geis Associates, 1960. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.25, 315 pages.

Signed on the colophon in fountain pen

by Harry S. Truman.

Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: VG+/None in a VG slipcase, with mild sunning to spine, and toning and rubbing to slipcase. Starting Bid $200

76. Harry S. Truman. Signed book: Memoirs by Harry S. Truman: Volume One: Year of Decisions. Special Kansas City limited edition of 20,615. NY: Doubleday, 1955. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 596 pages. Signed on the half-title page in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a trivial brush to the end of Truman’s last name. Book condition: VG/VG, with some edge chips to dust jacket. Accompanied by an unsigned special Kansas City edition of Volume Two: Years of Trial and Hope, limited to 11,500. Starting Bid $200

79. John F. Kennedy. Signed book: Profiles in Courage.

Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1956. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 266 pages. Boldly signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “To Elaine Lieberson, with best regards, John Kennedy.” Autographic condition: fine.

Book condition: VG/VG-, with some edge chips, small tears, and staining to dust jacket. Starting Bid $200

Handwritten note from Ike penned aboard the USS Des Moines in December 1959 77. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Leather-bound guest log for the USS Des Moines CA–134, 8.5 x 10.75, signed on the seventh page in fountain pen as president, “Des Moines—with her captain and crew have made of my three days cruise not only recreation and rest but a most enjoyable holiday—I am grateful.

Dwight D. Eisenhower, 15–18 December, 1959.” Signed below on the same page by his son and daughter-in-law, John and Barbara. Owned by Captain Charles C. Slayton, the guest log begins on November 25, 1959. Following its decommission in July 1961, the log was used as Clayton’s personal guest book until its final entry on August 25, 1973. Filled out on the first 116 pages, the log is signed by hundreds of guests, with several notables that include Emory P. Roberts, James J. Rowley, James Hagerty, W. F. Peterson, W. R. Shuler, and Robert D. Murphy (his calling card is also included). In fine condition, with expected wear to logbook cover; signed page is exceptionally crisp and bold. Accompanied by an unsigned book photo of Eisenhower preparing to descend a staircase on the USS Des Moines, and three correspondence letters between Captain Slayton and the Navy Department.

In an effort to promote US foreign relations, President Eisenhower set about on an international goodwill tour in December of 1959, visiting eleven European, Asian, and North African countries on an ambitious nineteen-day trip. As part of the expedition, Eisenhower boarded the USS Des Moines CA-134 while the cruiser was anchored off the coast of Athens, and embarked on a restful voyage that would ultimately dock in Toulon, France three days later. The short respite proved effectual for the President, who would charge forward on the second leg of his international tour, visiting Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay in February 1960, trips that he hoped would go far in softening a tense international climate. A rare, bold presidential-era note, written during the last few years of his distinguished two-term presidency. Starting Bid $200

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80. John F. Kennedy. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20 x 16, October 5, 1961. President Kennedy appoints Frederick A. Daugherty of Oklahoma as “United States District Judge for the Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Oklahoma.” Boldly signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by President John F. Kennedy, and countersigned in blue ballpoint by Acting Attorney General Byron R. White. The gold seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with some light creasing, and scattered staining.

Accompanied by the original mailing tube, heavily worn at one end. President Kennedy had named White as his Deputy Attorney General upon taking office in 1961, and nominated him to the Supreme Court in 1962, where he would serve until 1992. The recipient of this appointment, Frederick Alvin Daugherty, served on the bench of the United States District Court of Oklahoma until his death in 2006. Starting Bid $300 81. John F. Kennedy. TLS

signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 6.25 x 9, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives letterhead, April 28, 1952. Letter to William Stearns, in full: “This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of April 16th, enclosing some tickets to the First Annual Dance of the Dudley Associations, which is being held on May 23rd, at the Hibernian Hall, in Roxbury. I am enclosing, herewith, my check in the amount of $2.00, which will cover the cost of two tickets.

The remainder of the tickets I am returning to you, since I am not able to utilize them.” In very good to fine condition, with several extra horizontal folds, and a small hole in the upper blank area. Accompanied by two tickets for the “First Annual Dance of the Dudley Associates,” both stamped “Final,” as well as the original flyer for the event, which lists music by “Larry Queen and His Orchestra” and a “Waltz & Jitterbug Contest!” Starting Bid $200

82. John and Jacqueline Kennedy, Plus. Very rare

and hard-to-find KennedyBouvier wedding invitation, 4.25 x 5.75, reading, in full: “Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dudley Auchincloss request the honor of your presence at the marriage of Mrs. Auchincloss’ daughter Jacqueline Lee Bouvier to the Honorable John Fitzgerald Kennedy, United States Senate, on Saturday, the twelfth of September at eleven o’clock, Saint Mary’s Church, Spring Street, Newport, Rhode Island.” Accompanied by an invitation to a garden party hosted by Mrs. And Mrs. Robert Francis Kennedy and the Women’s Council of St. John’s Catholic Church at Kennedy’s Home, ‘Hickory Hill,’ in McLean, VA. Hickory Hill was the home of Senator John F. Kennedy, who later sold it to Bobby Kennedy. Starting Bid $200

An Xmas ‘thank you’ from LBJ to Liberace 83. Lyndon B. Johnson. TLS signed “L.B.J.,” one page, 7 x 8.75, personal letterhead, December 12, 1972. Letter to pianist and entertainer Liberace, in full: “Thank you for contributing to our Christmas mood in a very special way with your Candlelight Classics. Music and memories are much a part of this wonderful season of the year, and Mrs. Johnson and I were both so pleased that you added to our holiday happiness once again…with your talent and your thoughtfulness.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original envelope with preprinted signature. Johnson passed away a little over a month later on January 22, 1973. Starting Bid $200

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84. Lyndon B. Johnson.

89. Four Presidents. Color cardstock 8 x 10 photo of Presidents Nixon through Reagan gathered at the White House prior to departing for Anwar Sadat’s funeral in 1981, inscribed in a calligraphic hand to Richard Rogers and signed in felt tip by Richard Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan. In fine condition, with faint toning from prior display. Starting Bid $200

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 11.5, September 11, 1965. President Johnson appoints Raymond A. Hare of West Virginia as “an Assistant Secretary of State.” Nicely signed at the conclusion by President Johnson and countersigned by Secretary of State Dean Rusk. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In very good to fine condition, with a crease to the upper left corner, and light toning over the right half of the document. A distinguished diplomat and expert in Middle Eastern affairs, Hare had variously served as ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Egypt, and Turkey over the fifteen years prior, along with a two-year stint as director of the United States Foreign Service. He held the office of Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs from September 1965 until his retirement on November 30, 1966. Starting Bid $200

Superior multi-signed portrait of President Reagan with his cabinet and key advisors

87. Ronald Reagan and Cabinet. Extraordinary

color satin-finish 24 x 20 photo of President Ronald Reagan in the White House’s cabinet room with his advisors and department officials, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by President Ronald Reagan, Vice President George Bush, Secretary of Defense Frank C. Carlucci, Secretary of Energy John Herrington, Secretary of Commerce Bill Verity, Secretary of Transportation James H. Burnley, Secretary of Education Lauro F. Cavazos, Jr., Secretary of the Interior Donald P. Hodel, Secretary of Labor Ann Dore McLaughlin, Secretary of State George P. Schultz, Chief of Staff Kenneth Duberstein, Secretary of Agriculture Richard E. Lyng, Secretary of Health and Human Services Otis R. Bowen, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Beryl Sprinkel, Ambassador to the United Nations Vernon A. Walters, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Samuel R. Pierce, Jr., Director of the Office of Management and Budget Joe Wright, Secretary of the Treasury Nicholas F. Brady, United States Trade Representative Clayton Yeutter, and Attorney General Dick Thornburgh. In fine condition, with faint toning from prior display, and a framer’s notation on the upper border which could easily be re-matted out. An extraordinary multi-signed photograph from the end of the Reagan administration. Starting Bid $300

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notables declaration signers Benjamin Franklin endorses a 1788 creditor’s bankruptcy petition

155. Benjamin Franklin. Superb manuscript document with an autograph endorsement, signed “B. Franklin Presd’t,” one page, 8 x 12.5, August 5, 1788. As president of Pennsylvania, Benjamin Franklin endorses the petition of James A. Lockwood & Company concerning the bankruptcy of a Philadelphia merchant, in full: “Let a Commission issue, as above prayed, directed to Matthew Clarkson, George Hughes, Peter Baynton, Richard Bache, and David Lenox, Esquires, or any Four or Three of them.” Attractively mounted, matted, and framed with glass on both sides to an overall size of 13.75 x 18.5. In fine condition.

Boasting more than 25 words in Franklin’s hand—in addition to his crisp, clean signature as president of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Executive Council—this attractively displayed document is a remarkable piece of American history, dating to just one year after Franklin signed the Constitution. Starting Bid $1000 28 |

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Revolutionary War–era currency from all 13 original colonies

300. Colonial Notes for 13 Colonies. Currency from each of the 13 original colonies, each measuring approximately 4 x 2.75. Notes range in denomination from two shillings to forty shillings, and one dollar to four dollars, from the colonies of New Hampshire (1780), New York (1775), Massachusetts (1780), Pennsylvania (1777), Connecticut (1781), Rhode Island (1780), Maryland (1774), New Jersey (1776), Delaware (1776), North Carolina (1778), South Carolina (1776), Virginia (1784), and Georgia (1776). Each note bears one to five authoritative signatures at the conclusion of the ornately designed slip, and range in date from 1775 through 1784. Matted and framed with an image of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and a brief descriptive plaque entitled ‘Paper Money from the Thirteen Original Colonies,’ to an overall size of 37 x 30. In very good condition, with mild toning, scattered light soiling, typical cancellation through the New Hampshire and Massachusetts notes, and irregularly trimmed edges. Protective 99% UV filtering Plexiglas contains the entire frame and each note has been archivally encapsulated in mylar for protection, which is fully reversible.Starting Bid $300

american politicians and leaders

157. Aaron Burr. Partlyprinted DS, one page, 9.5 x 16, July 20, 1797. Land indenture between Aaron Burr and Mathew Goul, in which the former “hath granted, bargained, leased, demised and set over…all that certain Lot or piece of Ground part and parcel of the Farm or piece of Land in the Seventh Ward of the City of New York…bounded southerly in front on a certain Street lately laid out called Brannon Street.”

Signed at the conclusion by both Burr and Goul. Lower right bears two original paper seals.

In very good condition, with toning, foxing, edge tears, and some areas of paper loss. Starting Bid $200

159. Daniel Webster.

ALS signed “Dan’l Webster,” one page, 4.5 x 7, September 27, 1852. Written from Marshfield, Mass., a letter to William Zantzinger, his personal secretary at the State Department, in full: “The first day of October will probably arrive in Washington, just about the time you will receive this; & upon the concurrence of these two events, I will be obliged to you to remit me a draft, on the Merchants Bank, in the usual way.” Zantzinger has penned along the top: “Recd. 29th, Sept., & Draft for $500, sent same day.” In fine condition. At this time Webster was serving in his second stint as U.S. Secretary of State. In poor health and suffering from cirrhosis and a subdural hematoma, he returned to his Marshfield estate in September 1852. The “draft” that Webster requests was to be his final pay check. He died in Marshfield less than a month after writing this letter. Starting Bid $200

1776 appointment for a Connecticut militia captain 158. Jonathan Trumbull. Governor of Connecticut who was the only colonial

governor to side with the Americans during the Revolutionary War (1710-1785).

Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “Jon; Trumbull,” one page, 13.25 x 8, November 21, 1776. As governor of Connecticut, Trumbull appoints Ebenezer Coe as “Captain of the first Company in the Town of Stratford in the 4th Regiment of Militia in said State.” Signed at the conclusion by Governor Trumbull and countersigned by George Wyllys as Secretary. The white paper seal affixed to the left side remains intact.. In very good to fine condition, with toning and foxing, small areas of paper loss along intersecting folds, and complete silking on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

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activists and social leaders

160. Susan B. Anthony. Ink signature, “Susan B. Anthony, Rochester, N. Y., June 22/87,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. Double-matted and framed with a profile portrait of Anthony to an overall size of 15.75 x 13.25.

In fine condition, with a bit of mild toning and soiling. Starting Bid $200

businessmen 162. Karl Benz. German

161. Antique Monopoly Set with Railroad Stock Certificates. Large framed vintage Monopoly set display-

ing original stock certificates of the game’s railroads: Baltimore and Ohio (July 10, 1933), The Pennsylvania Railroad Company (October 18, 1944), Wildwood and Delaware Bay Short Line Railroad Company (March 1927)), and Reading Company (March 1968). The stock certificates are archivally framed (without glass) with double museum rag matting and backing to an overall size of 42 x 41. Of the four railroads, only the ‘Short Line’ doesn’t refer to a specific railroad, but to a series of independent railroad cars that were dedicated to short distance, local travel. The Wildwood and Delaware Bay Short Line Railroad Company was a prominent short line that operated in the Atlantic City area. The road extended over four miles from Wildwood Junction to Wildwood. An outstanding framed collage worthy of a fine display.Starting Bid $200

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

164. Andre Citroen. French industrialist (1878–1935) best remembered for the make of car bearing his name. Untranslated ALS in French, one page both sides, 6 x 3.75, Rue Octave Feuillet stationery card, January 19, 1931. In very good to fine condition, with light overall staining, and a central vertical fold. Starting Bid $200

Walter on the passing of his brother, Bill Davidson 165. Harley-Davidson: Davidson, Walter. 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. Starting Bid $200

167. Ferdinand Porsche. Auto en-

166. Johns Hopkins. American entrepreneur, abolitionist and philanthropist (1795–1873) whose legacy lives on in numerous foundations and institutions, such as Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins University. Partly-printed DS, one page, 10.25 x 6.25, May 5, 1858. Stock certificate for 25 shares in the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-Road Company issued to Johns Hopkins, who signs boldly on the reverse.

The certificate features a handsome vignette of a locomotive.

In fine condition, with some light soiling. Starting Bid $200

gineer and inventor (1875–1951) who designed Volkswagen and Porsche automobiles. TLS in German, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, personal letterhead, October 23, 1937. Brief letter to a collector, in full (translated): “As requested, I will send you 1 card, signed and returned by me.”

In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, and scattered light foxing. Starting Bid $300

scientists and inventors Rare 1877 trade card for the Bell Telephone Company

168. Alexander Graham Bell. Original circa 1877 multicolored trade card for “Prof.

Alex. Graham Bell’s Telephones,” 4.25 x 2.5, with color design depicting Uncle Sam having a transatlantic telephone conversation with John Bull. Copyrighted in 1877 by Louis Prang & Company, the card reads, “The Compliments of the Season Cousin!,” with caption box below: “The Conn. District Telephone Company, Sole Agent in This City for Prof. Alex. Graham Bell’s Telephones. Telephones placed in Residences, Offices, Stores, Markets, Hack Stables, Express Offices, etc, on a District System, in such manner that any two subscribers may converse without anyone else hearing what is being said. Geo. W. Coy, Electrician.” In fine condition, with some foxing and toning on the reverse. Accompanied by a donor/exhibit card for the “Alexander K. McClellan Chapter No. 40 Telephone Pioneers of America.” Starting Bid $200

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Bell makes the first transcontinental phone call in 1915

169. Alexander Graham Bell. Historically significant vin-

tage matte-finish 16.75 x 13.75 photo of Alexander Graham Bell seated at a long table in AT&T’s New York Headquarters to make the ‘first’ transcontinental phone call, signed in the lower border in bold fountain pen, “Alexander Graham Bell, Jan 25, 1915.” Affixed to a slightly larger mount and in fine condition, with minor loss to the upper left corner tip.

Timed to coincide with the Panama–Pacific International Exposition World’s Fair of 1915, AT&T arranged a special commemorative ‘first transcontinental phone call’ between Alexander Graham Bell (at their New York headquarters) and his assistant Thomas A. Watson (in San Francisco). Bell repeated his famous line, ‘Mr. Watson, come here. I want you,’ to which Watson playfully replied: ‘It will take me five days to get there now!’ Pictured alongside Bell in this historic image are several telephone company heads and New York politicians. In front of Dr. Bell is a replica of his original telephone. A superb piece honoring the impact of Bell’s invention, which revolutionizes communications around the globe. Starting Bid $500

Scarce full signature from the founder of evolutionary theory

174. Charles Darwin. Bold ink signature, “Charles Darwin,

Sept. 28, 1875,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 slip. In fine condition, with a faint block of toning to the left side and bottom. Starting Bid $200

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175. Thomas Edison. Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 photo of an artistic rendering of Thomas Edison, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To John M. Gray, Thos. A. Edison.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Darwin discusses botany with a noted German biologist—“I have placed some of the seeds from your packet, under the microscope”

176. Charles Darwin. Terrific LS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Down, Beckenham, Kent letterhead, June

5, 1878. Letter to Ferdinand Julius Cohn, in part: “I have been tho more interested by your details, as I published (Gardener’s Chronicle Jan. 5 1861 p. 4) a short note with a rude drawing of the Achenes of the Australian Pumilio argyrolepis, which are of a curious shape, like the foot of a man. If they fall laterally on a damp surafce, the exuded mucilage in drying, draws them upright, so that they appear as if gummed with great care to the surface. I afterwards heard that Decaisne has published a paper on the subject in the Ann. des Sciences; & after reading it, looked at the Achenes of Senecio & some other compositae; but I did not make out the details which you so clearly describe & figure. I have placed some of the seeds from your packet, under the microscope, but have as yet failed to see the viscid threads. Possibly this particular lot of seed may not have been quite ripe; for I cannot understand why I now fail to see what I formerly saw.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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Pasteur accepts the offer to become honorary president of the Brewers Syndicate of Eastern France 179. Louis Pasteur. Superb ALS signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, Institut

Pasteur letterhead, April 5, 1890. Letter to brewer Prosper Tourtel, in full (translated): “I hasten to answer your letter of April 3rd, and I am very touched by the homage shown to me by all the members of the Brewers Syndicate of Eastern France, in offering me the honorary Presidency of their association. I accept with gratitude and bliss the notification has been given to me by the representative of the grand Tourtel brewery to whom I am sending my most affectionate regards.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original hand-addressed mailing envelope.

Pasteur engaged in the study of fermentation as the director of scientific studies at Ecole Normale, leading to the 1865 patent and invention of ‘pasteurization’—an important heating treatment which eliminates unwanted and potentially harmful microorganisms in beverages like beer, milk, and wine. The brothers Jules and Prosper Tourtel founded the Tourtel brewery in 1839 in Tantonville in Meurthe-et-Moselle, the location where Ferdinand Carré started the first refrigeration machine, Dr. Baud invented pneumatic malting and, in 1873 and 1874, where Pasteur carried out his studies on fermentation.

During his time at Tourtel, Pasteur used beer-making as a pretext to develop theories about alcoholic fermentation, the origin of wine yeast, and even of the transformation of species. Starting Bid $300

intellectuals Freud turns 80

Rare free frank by the patriot theorist

180. Sigmund Freud. Fabulous thank-you card sent fol-

lowing his 80th birthday, 6 x 4.75, May 1936, signed in fountain pen, “Freud.” The printed text, in German, reads (translated): “Thank you very much for your participation in the celebration of my eightieth birthday.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a modern postcard portrait of the revered pioneer of psychoanalysis. Starting Bid $200

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181. Thomas Paine. Exceedingly rare free-franked envelope, measures 7.75 x 6.25 unfolded, addressed in another hand to “Charles Cushing, Esq., Boston,” and franked by Thomas Paine in the lower left, “Favored by Mr. Paine.” In very good condition, with overall soiling, paper loss along the folds (which have been silked on the reverse), and seal-related paper loss to the left edge. Starting Bid $300

Rare First London edition of Common Sense, with additions by Paine

182. Thomas Paine. Printed pamphlet entitled Common Sense; Addressed to the Inhabitants of America, with additions by Thomas Paine. First London edition, reprinted for J. Almon, 1776. Disbound, 5.25 x 8.25, 54 pages. The pamphlet bears both an introduction and an appendix, with the title page reading, in part: “A New Edition, with several Additions in the Body of the Work. To which is added an Appendix; together with an Address to the People called Quakers. N. B. The New Addition here given increases the Work upwards of One-Third. / Man knows no Master save creating Heaven, Or those whom Choice and common Good Ordain. Thomson.” This is an early mixed copy with most points agreeing with the third English edition (issued the same year as the first) and, like most English editions, with hiatuses deleting material critical of the English crown and government to avoid prosecution. The 1776 American editions of Common Sense ignited the drive for independence and led directly to the ratification of the Declaration of Independence; the British editions greatly affected public opinion in England, drawing many to support the American cause. There were four London editions of Common Sense printed

by John Almon in 1776: issued in two forms—with James Chalmer’s Plain Truth, both with and without a half title. This copy of Common Sense is in the format without Plain Truth and without the half title. The hiatuses in lines 15 and 17 of the Introduction, “combination” and “usurpation,” are printed, and the number to page 23 is printed upside-down. Accompanied by a custom clothbound clamshell case. This represents a remarkable rare early 1776 London edition of Paine’s Common Sense, printed within months of the first American edition—all 1776 editions of Common Sense are rare and desirable and increasingly difficult to obtain. Starting Bid $300

world leaders and politicians 184. Fidel Castro.

DS in Spanish, two pages, 9 x 13.75, January 22, 1960. Final page of “Law No. 709,” which affirms that “the Regulatory Commission of the ‘Plaza de Marti’ created by Law No. 558 of September 15, 1959 is declared dissolved, repealing the third and fifth articles of the aforementioned Law.” Signed at the conclusion by Fidel Castro as prime minister, Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado as president, and Osmany Cienfuegos as minister of public works. Lower edge bears the original blue seal and ribbons. In very good to fine condition, with tears and paper loss to the left edge. Starting Bid $200

A Cuban gift from the cigar-smoking Prime Minister 185. Winston Churchill. Noteworthy

‘La Aroma de Cuba’ cigar personally gifted

by Prime Minister Winston Churchill to Welsh Liberal Party politician Roderic Bowen during a luncheon party at 10 Downing Street on December 21, 1954. The cigar approximately measures 6.5˝ in length and remains sealed in its original cellophane wrapper. In fine, untouched condition.

Provenance: Sotheby’s, July 1999. Starting Bid $300

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186. Winston Churchill.

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Hyde Park Gate letterhead, March 29, 1956. Letter to editor and publisher Desmond Flower, in full: “I am afraid I shall not be able to conform to the request in your letter of March 25.

I have always considered June 1 as the date I should deliver Volume II. This will give you five clear months before November, which is surely enough to bring out the book.

I hope on re-examination you will find that this is so. I have made great progress in re-casting Volume III. The weather has been beastly.” The letterhead has been amended to read: “at La Pausa, Roquebrune Cap Martin, A.M.” In fine condition. Desmond Flower (1907–1997) was the longtime editor and director at London’s Cassell & Co., a publishing house that released numerous collected speeches by Churchill, in addition to two of his most enduring works: the six-volume The Second World War, and the four-volume A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, with the latter undoubtedly the very subject of this letter. Starting Bid $200

187. Eva Peron.

Very appealing vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 9 portrait of the elegant First Lady of Argentina, affixed to the original 9 x 13 mount, inscribed on the mount in a secretarial hand in Spanish (translated), “To Mr. Carl Steel—Cordially and in memory of your tourist trip in Argentina, Buenos Aires, November 27, Year of the Liberator General San Martin 1950,” signed neatly below in fountain pen, “Eva Peron.”

Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 20. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

royalty

189. King Henry IV. Scarce vellum manuscript DS in French,

signed “Henry,” one page, 12.5 x 7.5, 1599. Untranslated document mentioning Cardinal Ottavio Bandini. In fine condition, with trimming to the lower right edge. Starting Bid $200

190. Princess Diana. Beautiful color satin-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Princess Diana in a white top with large pearl earrings, affixed to a 10.25 x 13.25 mount, prominently signed on the mount in blue ballpoint, “Diana, 1988.” Attractively framed to a slightly larger size. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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Boldly endorsed by Marie Antoinette in 1779

191. Marie Antoinette. Manuscript DS in French, signed “Antoinette,” one page, 7.5 x 10, July 1779. Marie Antoinette

adjudicates a real estate agreement. In part (translated): “Price of the acquisition of M. Giac on M. Cahateaugiron—290,000.

Schedule of Payments: Before the end of January 1774, 6 months—90,000. During the year 1774—18 months—100,000. In the first 3 months 1779—21 months—100,000. Total: 290,000. M. Giac also promised half of the salary until the payment of the 90,000. That is to say, for 6 months this object is valued at 4,000. M. Bertier has offered the same arrangements. M. Giac deserves money (immediately available) which is indispensable to him to satisfy the arrangement. M. Bertier offered him some, while deducting the interest. The deduction of this interest would increase the price of the charge by 18,900. M. Bertier, little preoccupied with money matters asks no better to satisfy. M. Giac, not wanting to go against the outline which the Queen’s letter provides, has honored M. Seulray. Decision of July 1779. Her majesty is asked to decide if she will permit M. Bertier to give M. Giac 294,000 (immediately available) without deducting interest.” In the left margin, Marie Antoinette writes: “Mr. Berthier will make the same arrangements and schedule as Mr. Giac with Mr. Chateaugiron.” Attractively mounted, cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 22.75 x 18.5. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), scattered creases, and a bit of light soiling. An exceedingly desirable document from one of Europe’s most infamous royals. Starting Bid $1000

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Royals go racing—one-of-a-kind disclaimer signed by Diana, William, and Harry 192. Princess Diana. DS, one page, 16.5 x 11.75, no date. Disclaimer document for go-cart racing at Playscape Pro Racing Ltd in London in which Prince William, Prince Harry, and Diana agree to the terms and conditions set forth. Signed vertically in the far right margin in black ballpoint by the princess, “Diana,” and signed in the table by both princes. William writes, “P. William, Kensington,” and adds a messy cursive signature, while Harry simply writes, “Harry,” in two columns. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and small edge tears. Starting Bid $200

Rare Queen Elizabeth I document signed in the year of her death

193. Queen Elizabeth I. Rare and sought-after vellum manuscript DS, in Early Modern English, signed “Elizabeth R,” one

page, 19.25 x 11.75, 1603. In poor condition, with extensive paper loss and restoration, and heavy overall staining; Elizabeth’s signature, while affected by staining to a lesser degree, is completely legible. An exceptionally and highly-coveted piece of royal history from one of Britain’s most legendary rulers bearing the Queen’s famed and flourished signature. She would pass away on March 24, 1603—the very year of this document. Starting Bid $1000

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Rare check signed by Queen Victoria’s mother 194.

Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld.

Coutts & Company bank check, 7.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, “Victoria,” payable to Mr. Rea for £50, October 23, 1840. Affixed to a slightly larger black sheet. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, creasing, light stains, and edge chipping. The first item we’ve ever offered from the mum of Queen Victoria. Starting Bid $200

195. Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

Two letters: a TLS signed “Edward,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, May 31, 1953, in part: “I write to tell you how much Wallis and I enjoyed our voyage in the ‘United States.’ She is indeed a wonderful ship and we couldn’t have been better taken care of from the Commodore down to the bellboys”; and an ALS signed “Wallis,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7.25, no date but circa 1956, in part: “The Duke and I are so sorry that you are not well...we had a lovely trip over—we were too spoiled as usual.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the recipient’s retained carbon copies of his letters to the Duke and Duchess. Starting Bid $200

explorers and archaeologists Howard Carter’s address book, including Egyptologists, antiquities dealers, and his important benefactor 197. Howard Carter. British archaeologist and Egyp-

tologist (1874-1939) whose discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt’s ‘Valley of the Kings’ proved to be one of the signal events in the history of archaeology. Howard Carter’s personal leatherbound address book, 6.75 x 5.5, signed on an opening page with his ownership signature, “Howard Carter, 2 Princes Gate Court…Ken. 6077,” bearing his writing on more than 40 pages as he records the names and addresses of his associates. Among the notable names in the book are the Duke of Alba, New York’s Brummer Gallery (antiquities dealer), the Earl of Carnarvon (sponsor of the excavation of King Tut’s tomb), the Egyptian consul, Otto Gutekunst (art dealer), Battiscombe Gunn (Egyptologist), Horace Rumbold (diplomat), Alexander Scott (chemist), Selim Bey Hassan (Egyptologist), and others. In very good to fine condition, with wear to the covers, and dampstaining to the back cover and final half dozen pages of the book; interior pages are otherwise clean and fine. Starting Bid $300

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198. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody.

american west

Handsome vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 photo of Cody by the Marceau Studio of New York, affixed to the original 7 x 9 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill,’ To Armby Trench, 1903.”

In very good condition, with soiling and foxing to the mount.

Starting Bid $200

200.

Old West.

Issue of Deadwood’s Black Hills Daily Pioneer newspaper, 20 x 26, four pages, June 24, 1879. The newspaper contains many articles and interesting Western-related advertisements for goods such as harnesses, Steinway pianos, boots, wagon material, pocket watches, cigars, and Kentucky whiskies.

In very good condition, with fragile overall toning and several chips and tears to edges. Starting Bid $200

‘Little Sure Shot’ describes her lavish Greensboro winter suite 199. Annie Oakley. ALS signed “Annie Oakley Butler,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.75, The O. Henry, Greensboro, N.C. letterhead, no date. Letter to “Miss Tildesley,” in part: “We left Cambridge just two weeks ago. And stopped off in Boston to see Dr. Baer. He said there was an improvement in my foot though it had been very slow. But for me to fight on and he was sure I would win out in time. So we both feel incouraged. I can walk much better than when you seen me. We have just left the Hotel and taken a suite here. We have a pretty living room, furnished in wicker with pretty colors...A French door opens on a private veranda with pretty flowers. It faces the East...We will take our time in looking up a suitable place to build in the early spring. This is a fine up to date City. The best kept I have ever seen.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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Scarce autograph of famed Sioux chief Sitting Bull

201. Sitting Bull. Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man (circa 1831–1890) known for his steadfast opposition to the intrusion of the US government into Sioux lands. Fleeing to Canada following the Battle of Little Big Horn, he later returned to the US and toured with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Fearing his growing influence, government agents fatally shot him during an arrest attempt at Standing Rock Agency on December 15, 1890. Very rare and highly sought-after pencil signature, “Sitting Bull,” on an off-white 5.75 x 2.75 slip, with a contemporary collector’s notation below, “His own autograph.” The reverse bears a handwritten witness statement: “A genuine autograph of Sitting Bull, noted Sioux chief, written in my presence, June 10th 1884, H. G. Williams.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

202. Sitting Bull. Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man (circa 1831–1890) known for his steadfast opposition to the intrusion of the US government into Sioux lands.

Fleeing to Canada following the Battle of Little Big Horn, he later returned to the US and toured with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Fearing his growing influence, government agents fatally shot him during an arrest attempt at Standing Rock Agency on December 15, 1890. Ultra-sharp original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Lakota Sioux leader Sitting Bull in his traditional headdress and native attire, published by Wm. Notman & Son of Montreal. This outstanding portrait was captured circa 1885, while Sitting Bull was traveling as part of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.

In fine condition. A supremely desirable, incredibly clear image of the great Indian warrior. Starting Bid $300

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Extremely scarce Smith and Wesson railroad document 203. Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson. In-

credibly rare manuscript DS, signed “Horace Smith” and “D. B. Wesson,” one lightly-lined page, 6.75 x 9.25, December 8, 1874. A railroad document, in full: “The undersigned, Directors, Clerk & Treasurer of the Springfield & New London Rail Road Company, hereby certify that the amount of capital stock of said company has been fully subscribed by responsible parties...it is intended in good faith to locate, construct, maintain and operate the said railroad, fixed according to the maps and plans.” Signed at the conclusion

by Smith and Wesson, and also signed by eight directors, a clerk, and the company treasurer.

Nicely cloth-matted and shadowboxed with an antique Smith and Wesson top break revolver to an overall size of 15.25 x 24.

In fine condition, with two small file holes to the top border, and some light wear to the right edge.

This document dates to 1874, when Smith & Wesson’s two biggest customers were the US Cavalry and the Russian Empire.

Among the pistols in production at the time was the Smith & Wesson .44 model 3, which saw action in the Russo-Turkish War, the Spanish American War, and countless skirmishes with Native Americans. The gunmaker’s investment in a rail line strengthening the transportation link between Springfield and the shipping hub of New York was also an investment in the company’s own future. Starting Bid $1000

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notorious figures and lawmen

Twice-signed letter from prison, thanking a politician for supporting his parole

204. Cole Younger. Old West outlaw (1844–1916) associated with Jesse James as a leader of the James-Younger Gang, who eventually turned from a life of crime to Wild West shows and public speaking. ALS signed twice, “Cole Younger,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 12.5, March 26, 1899. Letter to State Senator Michael J. Daly in St. Paul, Minnesota, who was supporting a bill in the state legislature calling for Younger gang’s release.

In part: “Mrs. McNeil, Mrs. Greene... was here to day. Wish I could repeat all they said in regard to the speech you made in the Senate in favor of the Wilson Bill. I had read what little the papers give and felt very grateful...Let me assure you there will never be any act of ours in or out of prison that will cause you to regret having extended a helping hand to us in this hour of distress and our heartfelt gratitude in yours in full and our wish will ever be that God’s best blessings will fall upon you and your family.”

In fine condition, with some short splits along intersecting folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Younger’s hand, as well as a 1977 TLS by M. J. Daly Jr., stating that Younger stayed at his family’s house for a brief period after his release from prison. Starting Bid $1000

25 items signed by J. Edgar Hoover— the archive of a lifelong FBI secretary 205. J. Edgar Hoover. Archive from the FBI career of Darlene Lage Bellus Fitzsim-

mons, highlighted by 24 TLSs by J. Edgar Hoover, totaling 25 pages, dated from 1955 to 1971. The letters boast general content granting time for maternity leave, commending good work, and recognizing exceptional performance with pay increases. The earliest letter welcomes her to the FBI as a clerk; others follow her path of promotions to clerk-typist, stenographer, clerk (stenography), and secretary (stenography), all with commensurate boosts in compensation. Also includes a color 6.5 x 8 portrait of Hoover, affixed to its original 9 x 11.25 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “To Darlene & John Bellus, Best wishes, J. Edgar Hoover, 11.29.68.”

Additional ephemera includes: a custom-made book honoring milestone anniversaries with the FBI—20th anniversary (1975), 25th anniversary (1980), 30th anniversary (1985), and retirement (1992)—all filled with warm letters from her colleagues; a hardcover book entitled The FBI, signed and inscribed inside by William H. Webster and William S. Sessions; a set of six plastic coasters with the FBI logo at center; a white marble paperweight with gold-tone Department of Justice medallion; a white mug featuring the FBI logo; invitations to 1985 inaugural activities; and a 26˝ tall wooden cigar stand and ashtray presented to her as a retirement gift (a letter from the family states that the cigar tray was originally owned

by J. Edgar Hoover, but that is unsubstantiated). In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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military 301. Lachlan McIntosh. General in the Continental Army (1725–1806) who served throughout Georgia, North Carolina, and at Fort Pitt, but is best remembered for killing Declaration Signer Button Gwinnett in a duel in 1777. Manuscript DS, signed “Lach’n McIntosh, Foreman,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 12.5, April 26, 1784. Legal dispute regarding land ownership, with the court awarding “the Plantiff two squares of pieces of land the one containing about 25 cares & the other about 10 acres making in the whole thirty five acres west of the canal, which it appears was always tended and deemed as belonging to the middle plantation known by the name Samuel Grove.” Signed at the conclusion of the court’s verdict by Lachlan McIntosh. In fine condition, with small edge repairs. Starting Bid $200

Readying to leave “for the N. W. Frontier” with General Winfield Scott

302. Robert Anderson. Scarce ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, August 13, 1841. Written below a notice from Assistant Adjutant General L. Thomas issuing Special Orders No. 57, a letter to Brigadier General Abraham Eustis, informing him that he will accompany General Scott to the North West Frontier and discussing his prospects for promotion, as well as matters relating to other officers. In part: “A note from Genl. Scott (late in the night of the 12th inst) states that Genl.

Wool’s nomination would probably be acted on by the Senate on the 14th. The Genl. will probably pass E’town on Monday for the N. W. Frontier. I will, I think, accompany him.

He has asked me to go with him, and, having finished my translation of the exercise of heavy guns & the mechanical maneuvers, I see no good reason why I may not go...I have not altered in the determination (already, I believe, expressed to you) to apply for my company on being promoted. Nearly all my friends tell me, that I shall act foolishly by so doing—that my chance for a Majority in the Staff is so good, that I ought not to vacate my staff–appointment etc etc. All of this would be perhaps good argument, if I wished to be convinced, or rather if I were not convinced already that, by pursuing any other course than the one I think right, I should forfeit my self respect for the chance of promotion. Having, since I have been in the Army, contended that Captains of companies should be kept with their companies. I do think that I ought, by my own acts, to give evidence of my sincerity.” In fine condition, with light toning along intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

Confederate ‘war booty’ recovered “in Jefferson Davis’ house in Mississippi, just before it was burned to the ground”

304. Jefferson Davis. Hand-addressed and free franked envelope, 5.5 x 3.25,

addressed by Davis to his brother, “J. E. Davis, Esq., Warrenton, Mississippi,” and franked in the upper right, “Jeffn Davis/ M.C.” Written vertically in the upper left corner is a note by Union Colonel C. W. LeGendre, which reads, “Found in Jefferson Davis’ house in Mississippi, just before it was burned to the ground by the Union Western troops. Presented to J. A. Stevens, Jr., Esq by Chs. W. LeGendre, Col 51st Regt. NY Infantry, Chs. W. LeGendre Col. 51st.” In very good condition, with overall soiling and light staining, and a repaired tear. LeGendre was a French-born Union officer, brevetted brigadier general at the war’s end, and later appointed US Consul to China. After LeGendre passed, he was buried in Seoul, where he was serving as advisor to the Korean ruler. Starting Bid $200

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Lee faces trouble during the construction of a Baltimore sea fort, jests that he may “have to turn diver myself” 305. Robert E. Lee. ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, March

16, 1851. Written when Brevet Colonel Lee was overseeing construction of Fort Carroll near Baltimore, in part, “I am much obliged to you for your letter of the 12th. I must however decline the services of Capt. Kidds skipper. He does not take into consideration the difference of my employment & that in which he has been engaged. We bury treasure instead of raising it. The difference in profits you perceive is striking. My chief overseer gets only $3 per day. $2.50 per day is the highest I can give for a S. overseer, & perhaps will therefore have to turn diver myself. I have offered $2 per day for Bellman, but do not know whether I can get them. I however expect to get a man to take charge of the Bell for $2.50 per day. If you come across any good Bellmen please let me know.” In fine condition, with an unobtrusive short tear to the right edge. In 1847, the State of Maryland gave permission to the United States War Department to construct a fort in the shallow water of Soller’s Point Flats to protect the city of Baltimore.

Then Brevet-Colonel Robert E. Lee designed the hexagonal structure and supervised the construction, which the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commenced in 1848. The fort received its name on October 8, 1850 and, in 1852, Lee left Baltimore to become Superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Starting Bid $300

Rare Fort Lincoln equipment inventory, signed

by George A. Cuter and his brother Thomas 307. George A. Custer. Historically important partly-printed DS, signed “G. A. Custer,” one page, 24 x 15.75, February 11, 1875. Inventory and inspection report for equipment at Fort Lincoln in the Dakota Territory. A large amount of equipment is inventoried, including insignia, bed sacks, mess packs, hatchets, and a trumpet, most of which is remarked as “worn out, broken, worthless,” with allusions to the regiment’s field service. Only the shelter tents were deemed worth saving and “recommended to be used for horse covers.” Signed at the conclusion by Custer as lieutenant colonel of the 7th Cavalry, and countersigned by his younger brother and commanding officer Thomas W. Custer, “T. W. Custer,” who would die with him at Little Bighorn. In very good to fine condition, with some light staining, and old repairs to splitting along the fragile intersecting folds. An outstanding report from the last frontier post Custer and his immediate command were stationed one year before marching to the Little Bighorn. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 45

Fantastic letter written in the prelude to the Civil War—an event that would tear his family apart

308. J. E. B. Stuart. ALS signed “J. E. B. Stuart, 1st Lt., 1st Cav,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, December 4, 1857. Letter to Virginia Senator R. M. T. Hunter, marked “Private” at the top, written on behalf of his father in law, Philip St. George Cooke, an Army cavalry officer. In part: “You are one of the two exponents most honored by my beloved State, Virginia, and back to whom you have unquestionably reflected so much honor. What better advocate then for the cause of justice! My father-in-law Lieut.

Col. Cooke 2nd Dragoons is now en route to Utah, and if not already arrived there, is no doubt struggling through the Canons of the Rocky Mountain passes, whilst the operations of the army are such as to urge upon Congress an increase particularly of the mounted force of our army. In such an event his just claims for preferment might possibly be set aside as they were in ‘55 by one on the spot, and now as then he be left to plod his way through the very slow stages of regular promotion, unless some friend be able and willing to urge his claims to a successful issue.” He goes on to extoll the merits and career history of Lieut. Col. Cooke. In fine condition, with a very short edge tear just touching the last letter of the signature. Starting Bid $500

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MacArthur to Groves, the director of the Manhattan Project— “The greatest mistake that Eisenhower made was in not putting you in charge of the entire nuclear program” 309. Douglas MacArthur. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, April 17, 1962. Letter to Lieutenant

General Leslie Groves, in full: “Thank you so much for sending me a copy of your book.

I shall read it with the deepest interest and with constant appreciation of your thoughtfulness in making it available. The Manhattan Project represented the greatest development of military power since the invention of gunpowder. The jealousies and ambitions of many, both civilian and military, have prevented public opinion from giving the proper accolade to those involved. I have always believed that the greatest mistake that Eisenhower made was in not putting you in charge of the entire nuclear program of the country. The world would be a different place to live in now if this had been done.” In fine condition. A fascinating letter associating three heroes of World War II—Eisenhower, who supervised the decisive invasions of France and Germany; MacArthur, who oversaw operations in the Pacific Theater; and Groves, who ran the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bombs that ended the war. Starting Bid $200

310. Duke of Wellington. LS signed “Wellington,” one page, 7.25 x 9, March 31, 1852. Letter to Lieutenant General John F. Burgoyne, K.C.B., Royal Engineers, informing him that, upon his recommendation, the Secretary of State has submitted to the Queen “your appointment to be a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honorable order of the Bath—of which Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to approve.” In very good to fine condition, with some creasing to the edges.

The recipient of this letter, Lt. General John Fox Burgoyne (1782–1871) was the illegitimate son of British General John Burgoyne, who famously surrendered his army of 6,200 troops at Saratoga. Militarily more capable than his father, he fought in many campaigns, including the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Burgoyne rose through the ranks to become a Field Marshal, and both he and Wellington were, during their careers, appointed Constables of the Tower of London. A nice association piece for Wellington and Revolution collectors. Starting Bid $200

Rare letter by Lady Hamilton, writing that Nelson’s “fleet passed the sound on the 31st with safety”

188. Lady Emma Hamilton. Born the daughter of a humble blacksmith, the model, entertainer, and courtesan Emma Hamilton (née Amy Lyon, 1761) ascended through the ranks of British society to become the mistress to Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson. Scarce ALS signed “Emma Hamilton,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, April 13, [no year]. Letter to a countess, in part: “Sir Thomas Troubridge has wrote 3 lines to inform me the fleet passed the sound on the 31st with safety & he says they have not touched one of our ships…Excuse this scrawl but I write from bed where I have been 4 days with a cold. Every body on board the fleet were well.” In fine condition. In July 1797, Troubridge had assisted Nelson in an unsuccessful attack on Santa Cruz de Tenerife; the following year, he was on his way to assist Nelson at the Battle of the Nile when his ship ran aground on a shoal, preventing him from aiding in the battle. A wonderful letter connecting these two British naval heroes. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 47

Horatio Nelson’s retained report on the 1797 battle that took his arm 311. Horatio Nelson. LS endorsed at the conclusion, “Copy Horatio Nelson,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.5, July 25, 1797. An important manuscript copy of Captain Thomas Troubridge’s account describing his attack on Santa Cruz, dated on board the HMS Culloden on the day of the battle. In part: “From the darkness of the Night, I did not immediately hit the mole, the Spot appointed to land, but push’d on Shore under the Enemy’s Battery’s, close to the Southward of the Citadel…I immediately push’d with Captain Waller for the Square, the Place of Rendezvous, in hopes of there meeting you…The Ladders being all Lost in the Surf or not to be found no immediate attempt could be made on the Citadel…By day break we had collected about Eighty marines, Eighty Pike Men, and One hundred & Eighty small Arm Seamen, these I found were all that were alive, that had made good their Landing… having procured some Amunition from the Spanish Prisoners we had made, we were Marching to try what could be done with the Citadel without Ladders…but found… upwards of Eight thousand Spaniards, and One hundred French under Arms, approaching by every Avenue...I saw no possibility of getting more men on shore, the Ammunition wet, and no Provisions, I sent Captain Hood with a Flag of Truce to the Governor, to say I was prepared to burn the Town…at the same time, I desired Captain Hood to say, it would be done with Regret, as I had no wish to injure the Inhabitants…I could not expect to Succeed in any attempt upon the Enemy, whose superior Strength I have before mentioned. The Spanish officers assure me, they expected us, and were perfectly prepared with all the Battery’s, and the number of Men I have before mentioned under Arms with the great disadvantages of a Rocky Coast, high Surf, and in the face of Forty Pieces of Cannon, tho’ we were not successful will shew what an Englishman is equal to. I have the pleasure to acquaint you, that We marched thro’ the Town, on our Return, with the British Colours flying at our Head.” Signed at the conclusion by Nelson, now forced to use his left hand, to certify it as an official copy to retain for his own records. Troubridge’s original report is now in the Royal Navy College at Greenwich, England. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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aviation 328. Louis Bleriot. French engineer and aviator (18721936) who made the first crossing of a large body of water in a heavier-than-air craft when he flew across the English Channel in 1909. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 close-up postcard photo of the French aviator, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “L. Bleriot.” In fine condition, with light overall silvering. Starting Bid $200 329. Charles Kingsford Smith. Australian aviator

(1897–1935) who made the first trans-Pacific flight from the United States to Australia.

After setting off from Allahabad, India on the second leg of an attempt at the England-Australia record in 1935, his plane went missing over the Bay of Bengal and he was presumed dead.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “C. Kingsford Smith,” on an off-white 3 x 5 card bearing an affixed newspaper photo; the end of Smith’s signature extends onto the image. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

331. John K. Northrop. American

aeronautics engineer and industrial designer (1895–1981). Felt tip signature, “John K. Northrop,” on an off-white 3 x 1 slip.

In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $200

332. Igor Sikorsky. TLS signed “I.

Sikorsky,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Sikorsky Aircraft letterhead, September 21, 1945.

Letter to Kenneth E. Crouch, in full: “This will acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the September 13 issue of ‘The Bedford Democrat’ in which your article appears.

I appreciate your interest in sending me a copy.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200

Signed five days after completing his Spirit of St. Louis flight 330. Charles Lindbergh. Interesting map segment of

the North Atlantic Ocean showing the area that Lindbergh famously crossed in May 1927, 6.25 x 7.75, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh, May 26, 1927.” Affixed to a same-size piece of cardstock mount and attractively framed with a photo to an overall size of 15.5 x 12.25. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Lindbergh became an international hero when he made the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic from May 20-21, 1927, flying from New York to Paris in the Spirit of St. Louis, a single-engine monoplane. He signed this map just five days after landing, while still being feted in France. A unique, historic piece from a momentous occasion. Starting Bid $300

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space exploration Germany celebrates Apollo 11, signed by the full crew

333. Apollo 11. Attractive color glossy 5.75 x 4 German postcard honoring the Apollo 11 astronauts, with upper red text (translated) “The Heroes of the Moon,” postmarked in Berlin on October 13, 1969, signed in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $300

335. Neil Armstrong. Computing Technologies

for Aviation, Inc. business card belonging to Neil A. Armstrong, 3.5 x 2, which identifies him as “Chairman,” signed in blue ballpoint, “Neil Armstrong.”

In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Armstrong served as chairman of Computing Technologies for Aviation, Inc., based in Charlottesville, Virginia, from 1982 to 1992.

Starting Bid $200

334. Neil Armstrong. Highly-desirable uninscribed color 7.75 x 10 NASA photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with slightly trimmed right edge, small tape remnants to the reverse, and the image and signature a shade light. Starting Bid $300 337. Apollo 13. Limited

336. Apollo 12. Apollo 12 ‘Type 2’ insurance cover bearing a mission emblem cachet with NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club text, postmarked at the Kennedy Space Center on November 14, 1969, the launch day of the Apollo 12 mission, signed in black felt tip, “Alan Bean,” “Dick Gordon,” and “Charles Conrad, Jr.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

edition color 21.5 x 26 print of an Alan Bean painting entitled ‘Houston, We Have a Problem,’ which depicts the moment an oxygen tank on the Apollo 13 service module exploded, numbered 356/1000, signed in pencil by James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Alan Bean, as well as by actors Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, and the director of Apollo 13, Ron Howard. Housed in its original Greenwich Workshop folder. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Greenwich Workshop. Starting Bid $200

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art, architecture & design 381. Gustave Caillebotte.

French painter (1848–1894) who was a member and patron of the Impressionists, although he painted in a more realistic manner than many others in the group. Caillebotte was noted for his early interest in photography as an art form.

Rare ALS in French, signed “G. Caillebotte,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Petit Gennevilliers (Seine) letterhead, December 27, 1891. Untranslated letter to “Madame Minoret,” presumably Marie Minoret, the wife of his brother Martial Caillebotte.

In fine condition. Accompanied by the original hand-addressed mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

382. Jean Cocteau. Ver-

satile French writer and artist (1889-1963) whose spectrum of work included novels, poems, plays, illustrations, films, and set designs. Very desirable ALS in French, signed “Jean,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, December 9, 1959. Untranslated letter to actress Marlene Dietrich, with Cocteau making reference to his classic 1946 film Beauty and the Beast. In fine condition.

When La Belle et la Bête premiered in late October 1946, Dietrich accompanied the director and held his hand throughout the screening. So impressed was Dietrich of Jean Marais’ performance as the Beast, that when his character is transformed into the dashing Prince Ardent, the actress reportedly cried out: ‘Where is my beautiful beast?’ Starting Bid $200

Rare stock certificate issued to the trusted accountant of the House of Faberge 383. Karl Faberge. Russian jeweler (1846–1920) best known for the famous Faberge eggs made of precious metals and gems. Rare partly-printed DS in Russian, signed “K. Faberge,” one page, 6.75 x 7.5, October 31, 1916. Receipt for stock issued in the Faberge company, in full (translated): “Issued to Otto Ottovich Bauer upon receipt from him of Thirty Thousand rubles for Six shares of stock, at 5000 rubles each. This receipt shall be exchanged for genuine shares once they have been printed by the State Printing Office.” Signed at the conclusion

by Faberge. A five kopek revenue stamp is affixed to the lower left. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, and scattered light toning. Bauer was an accountant for the House of Faberge and later served as president of the company’s liquidation committee; there is some suggestion that he may have absconded with money, jewels, and the company’s records. Starting Bid $500

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384.

Henri Matisse. Vintage

color 4.25 x 6 postcard photo of the ‘The Painter and His Model’ by Henri Matisse, signed on the reverse in black ink, “H. Matisse,” below a typed sentiment in French (translated): “My thanks and best wishes for 1953.” In fine condition. The postcard depicts Matisse in his studio working on his painting ‘Laurette in a Green Robe.’

Starting Bid $200

385. Joan Miro. ALS in

French, signed “Miro,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 15, 1960. Letter to a gentleman, mentioning the surrealist founder Andre Breton. In part (translated): “I had to beg Breton to tell you, it is not possible for me to go to Paris.” Nicely doublematted and framed with a large portrait to an overall size of 24 x 18. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

386. Claude Monet. Untranslated ALS in French, two pages, 5.25 x 8, Giverny par Vernon letterhead, April 8, 1924. In fine condition. In 1923, Monet underwent two operations to remove his cataracts. Prior to the procedures his paintings bore a general reddish tone, which is characteristic of the sight of cataract victims. After surgery it’s posited that he was able to see certain ultraviolet wavelengths of light that are normally excluded by the lens of the eye, a unique side effect that may have influenced his later years. The operations did little to hamper the aging artist’s ambition, with Monet repainting some of his earlier paintings to suit his new vision. Starting Bid $300

Magnificent oversized portrait of Picasso

388. Pablo Picasso. Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 11.75 full-length photo of

a shirtless Pablo Picasso posing outdoors, signed neatly in the upper right in blue ballpoint, “Picasso.” The photograph was taken by his wife, Jacqueline Roque, who signs on the reverse. In very fine condition. A sensational portrait of the great Spanish painter, an example made all the more rare and desirable by its lack of inscription, atypically large size, and wonderful imagery of the artist in nature. Starting Bid $300

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389. Pablo Picasso. Hand-

addressed mailing envelope, 5.75 x 4.5, addressed by Picasso to his friend and personal secretary “Monsieur Jaime Sabartes, 7 Rue des Grands Augustins, Paris,” with Picasso incorporating his signature and address on the reverse, “Envoi Picasso—mas N. d. de V., Mougins, A.M.” The envelope bears a Cannes Film Festival stamp with postmark dated March 7, 1962. In fine condition, with opening-related loss to the bottom edge. Starting Bid $200

390. Norman Rockwell.

Color 10 x 11 textured print of Rockwell’s portrait of John F. Kennedy, the original of which was featured on the December 14, 1963, issue of The Saturday Evening Post, signed in black felt tip by Rockwell. Matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 16. In fine condition.

Accompanied by an unsigned copy of the issue of The Saturday Evening Post featuring Kennedy on the cover. Starting Bid $200

391. J. M. W. Turner. Highly regarded English Romanticist landscape painter (1775-1851).

ALS, one page, 3.75 x 5, no date. Short letter to H. Rogers, in full: “I will with great pleasure try and be with you on Sunday next, your humble servant is very far from well, but yours most truly.” The name of the recipient has been clipped from the original mailing envelope and affixed to the upper portion of the letter. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, and areas of thin paper from mounting removal (and light show-through from other mounting remnants on the reverse). Starting Bid $200

Rare silkscreen of Warhol’s blackand-white ‘Flowers’

394. Andy Warhol. Limited edition 27.25 x 40.75 silkscreen of a 1974 Andy

Warhol work entitled ‘Flowers (Black and White) (FS II. 107),’ initialed in pencil in the lower right corner, “AW,” and signed and numbered on the reverse in pencil, “Andy Warhol, 15/100.” Rolled and in very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Fine Art Showcase. Starting Bid $300

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“Revised Drawing Kaufmann House”— extremely rare working developmental plans to his architectural triumph, Fallingwater

397. Frank Lloyd Wright. Incredibly rare set of five original pencil and colored pencil developmental architectural drawings of Wright’s Fallingwater masterpiece, on large onionskin pages, each approximately 40 x 28, all done in an unknown hand, with the first page titled in pencil, “Revised Drawing Kaufmann House, July 27, 1936, Frank Lloyd Wright Architect,” also in an unknown hand. Each page is also notated “File B-111A,” and numbered one through five. Page one shows a remarkably detailed overhead view of the first and second floor plans of the home, all labeled with accurate measurements, with notes on the side indicating, “All bath rooms to have cork floors,” and “1st floor lavatory to have stone paving.” Several additional pencil sketches have been added to the first page as well, including a window, and staircase, again in an unknown hand, as well as several notations to individual areas of the drawing. Second page is a detailed wiring schematic of the entire home, listing 15 different circuits. Third page shows an overhead view of roof and third floor, with the fourth page showing details of the basement, complete with boulders, a wine cellar and boiler room, with the shore line of Bear Run added to the bottom portion of the drawing, and the final page shows an overhead view of the second floor. Rolled and in overall fine condition, with some paper loss to lower right corner of first page, expected handling wear and soiling, and some scattered light creases and short edge tears. Starting Bid $1000

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literature 416. Charles Dickens. ALS,

one page, 4.5 x 7.25, August 1, 1847. Letter to “the Postmaster at Ramsgate,” written from Broadstairs, Kent. In part: “As I have returned hither, I shall feel obliged if you will have the goodness to forward all letters addressed to me here…instead of directing and posting them to London as you have been kind enough to do for some ten days past.” In fine condition. Dickens summered in the coastal town of Broadstairs, and it was there that he wrote David Copperfield. Starting Bid $200

414. Samuel L. Clemens. Desirable ink signature, “Truly yours, Mark Twain, Nov./93,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3 card, impressively matted and framed with the cover of an 1891 edition of Harper’s Weekly featuring a portrait of the great American author to an overall size of 20 x 28. In fine condition.

A highly attractive display boasting a sought-after autograph.

Starting Bid $200

417. Charles Dickens. Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 4.75 x 2.75, addressed by Dickens to “The Postmaster, Post Office, Ramsgate,” and neatly signed in the lower left corner, “Charles Dickens.” In very good to fine condition, with overall soiling. Starting Bid $200

418. Daphne du Maurier. Eng415. Philip K. Dick. TLS signed “Love, Phil,” who adds a heart with arrow, three pages, 8.5 x 11, January 12, 1981.

Lengthy letter to science fiction author Patricia Warrick, in part: “I see, retrospectively, more merit in Charles Platt’s criticism of my 11-17-80 experience than I had been seeing. 1) If my March 1974 experience was a genuine theophany, I possess new information about the Deity and the Deity’s relationship to world than is commonly understood. 2) But if 11-17-80 is the valid theophany—in contra-distinction—then however subjectively wonderful it was (e.g. to feel infinite love and infinite bliss) I have no new theological-philosophical-epistemological information as a result of it, since in every and all respects this theophany (if that is what it was) consisted of absolute orthodoxy. I do not mean relative orthodoxy: I mean absolute.”

He goes on to make twelve points related to the concept of the “macro-brain.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

lish author and playwright (1907– 1989). Among the best-known film adaptations of her works were Rebecca and The Birds, both directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Signed book: Rebecca.

First edition. NY: Doubleday, Doran and Company, 1938.

Hardcover with new facsimile dust jacket, 6 x 8, 457 pages.

Neatly signed on a free end page in fountain pen, “Daphne du Maurier.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/ NF, with bands cracked on front and rear panels at gutter near spine (though separation is only about 1/8˝), and light soiling inside front and rear covers at spine. Starting Bid $200

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419. Allen Ginsberg. Signed book:

Collected Poems: 1947–1980. First Perennial Library edition, later printing. NY: Harper & Row, 1988.

Softcover, 6 x 9.25, 837 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black ink by Allen Ginsberg, who adds a fantastic large sketch of a displeased Buddha, with Ginsberg dating and titling the sketch below, “2/20/93, Grumpy Buddha.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

421. Victor Hugo. ALS in

French, one page, 4 x 5.25, May 3, no year. Untranslated letter written from Paris. Affixed to a slightly larger sheet.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

420. Julia Ward Howe. Attractive

printed lyrics for the ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic,’ one page, 7.5 x 9, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Julia Ward Howe, April, 1900.” Nicely matted and framed with an engraving to an overall size of 19 x 13. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

423. James Joyce.

Signed book: Anna Livia Plurabelle. First edition, limited issue, numbered 627/800.

NY: Crosby Gaige, 1928. Hardcover, 4.75 x 7, 61 pages.

Boldly signed on the colophon in fountain pen, “James Joyce.”

Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None, with an ink notation to title page. Starting Bid $200

“This manifestation is more than a letter addressed by writers who are free to a writer who is oppressed” 422. Victor Hugo. Exceptional ALS in French, one page,

5.25 x 8.25, August 20, 1851. Letter written from Paris and directed to a writer who supports his incarcerated son, in full (translated): “I leave words to my son. It is for him to tell you. It is for him to tell your honorable associates all that has meant to us the great act of sympathy which has come to-day to find him in the depths of his prison. You do better than make up for it; you glorify it. It will be the eternal honor of his life to have been the occasion of such a manifestation. This manifestation is more than a letter addressed by writers who are free to a writer who is oppressed; it is the line of alliance of all the forces of civilization converging henceforth towards a common end; it is the communion of two great peoples in a single idea of humanity. Receive, sir, and be pleased to transmit to your very honorable friends the expression of my lively cordiality and of my profound gratitude.” A translation is affixed to the front of the second integral page, with the reverse bearing an affixed sheet. In fine condition.

In the early summer of 1851, Hugo’s eldest son Charles, age 25, was arrested for writing critically about the death sentence of an executed man named Montcharmant. At his trial on June 11, Victor Hugo spoke spiritedly in his son’s defense, but Charles was ultimately fined and sent to prison for six months. Later that same year, when Napoleon III restored the French monarchy and established an anti-parliamentary constitution, Hugo spoke out fearlessly against him and was forced to flee the country in exile, spending nearly two decades on the British isle of Guernsey where he would write Les Miserables. Starting Bid $200

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Colorfully inscribed first edition of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Rand moves forward with a film adaptation of The Fountainhead 425. Ayn Rand. Brief TLS signed “Ayn,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 21, 1948. Letter to “Swanie,” her agent H. N. Swanson, in full: “I am enclosing the copies of the proposed contract which Alan Collins sent me.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

426. Jean-Paul Sartre. TLS in 424. Ken Kesey. Signed book: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s

Nest. First edition. NY: The Viking Press, 1962. Hardcover with later-issue dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 311 pages. Impressively signed and inscribed on the first free end page in multicolored inks, “For Joe, Ken Kesey.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG, with slight staining to boards, and a few small creases and edge tears to dust jacket. A highly desirable first edition volume of an iconic work, named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 best English-language novels published since 1923. Starting Bid $200

French, signed “J. P. Sartre,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, May 20, 1970.

Letter to Jacques Debu-Bridel, in part: “Our policy positions are very different, but I remember our friendship during the occupation and I am very sensitive to your letter.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and Debu-Bridel’s retained carbon copy of his letter to Sartre.

Starting Bid $200

427. Rabindranath Tagore. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Yama Farms let-

terhead, December 27, 1929. Letter to Mrs. Chambers, in full: “Thank you for your kind letter and the interest you have taken in the cause I have in my mind. I shall be back to New York on the 29th afternoon and it will be possible for me to see you some time after that date.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing, faint staining, and multiple intersecting folds. Starting Bid $300

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A month after the serialization of Germinal 428. Emile Zola. Untranslated ALS in French, two

pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, December 1, 1884.

Letter to his friend and translator in Vienna, Ernst Ziegler.

In very good to fine condition, with old tape on the back of fold splits. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Germinal, the thirteenth novel in Émile Zola’s twentyvolume series Les Rougon-Macquart, was first serialized in the periodical Gil Blas a month before this letter was written. Often considered Zola’s masterpiece and one of the most significant novels in the French tradition, Germinal tells a harsh and realistic story of a coalminers’ strike in northern France in the 1860s. Since its publication by G. Charpentier the following March, the novel has been published and translated in over one hundred countries and has additionally inspired five film adaptations and two television productions. Starting Bid $200

429. William Wordsworth.

ALS signed “Wm. Wordsworth,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, April 12, 1830. Letter to Nathaniel Goddard in Boston, the father of Frederick William Goddard, for whom Wordsworth wrote ‘Elegiac Stanzas’ in 1820. After thanking him for some effective eye ointment, Wordsworth recalls the loss of Goddard’s son, in part: “Be assured, by dear Sir, that I have rarely exerted any little practical talent that God may have given me with more satisfaction to myself than in paying that Tribute to your Son’s memory of which you speak so feelingly. It will be ten years since on the 18th of August next since we parted on the summit of Mount Righi, and I have as lively a recollection of his appearance at this moment as it were yesterday.”

In very good condition, with splitting to the intersecting folds, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf.

Starting Bid $200

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Amazing oversized signed portrait of Tolstoy

430. Leo Tolstoy. Extraordinary 11 x 15 print of Ilya Repin’s 1901 portrait of Tolstoy, published by Gesellschaft in Berlin,

signed in the lower border in ink by the revered Russian author, “Leo Tolstoy, 28 September 1904.” Framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 21.25. In fine condition, with scattered small circular stains and light uniform toning. Ilya Repin and Leo Tolstoy were close friends for many years, and the writer was the subject of multiple portraits. This example, a close-up crop of an image of Tolstoy standing barefoot in his garden, conveys the writer’s state of concentration and self-immersion as he aspired to adopt a simple life. A superlative image, rarely seen in signed examples of this impressive size. Starting Bid $500

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462. Claude D e b u s s y.

music

ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6, September 30, 1907. Letter to a friend, mentioning the wife of Gabriel Maurey, an essayist, art critic, and translator for whom Debussy composed some incidental music. In full (translated): “I have to admit, frankly, that I don’t much like to go out in the morning, it ruins my day. I have to catch up on some back work.

You would be very kind to come on Wednesday at whatever hour you want. I thank Madame Maurey for her sympathetic remembrance and I with you to send her respectful wishes.”

In fine condition, with a short split to the top of the hinge.

Starting Bid $200

465. Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. ALS

in English, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, June 27, 1844. Neatly penned letter declining an invitation to dinner and mentioning the great tenor Napoleone Moriani. In part: “I am very very sorry not to be able to avail myself of your kindness, being engaged for dinner at 8 and afterwards in the evening at a great distance from the OperaHouse. If I do not go to Dublin (as indeed I now think I shall. not) would you then allow me to make up for my loss some evening in the next week? I should have been so happy to listen to my favourite singer Moriani and still more to look at all the boxes from yours.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and light edge toning. Starting Bid $200

463. Alexander Glazunov.

ALS in Russian, signed “A. Glazunov,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, February 23, 1929.

Letter to George Pavlovitch, in part (translated): “I would like to ask you to convey to the High Meeting of professors, students and employees of the Leningrad State Conservatory my most sincere gratitude for the greetings and well wishes which touched me deeply...I send you herewith a copy of the just edited journal, ‘Musique,’ where my notes about the stay of M. I. Glinka in Paris are published.” In fine condition, with toning to the first page.

Starting Bid $200

464. Franz Liszt.

Unsigned handwritten note in French on one of his personal 4.5 x 3 visiting cards imprinted with his name, in full (translated): “With great pleasure, dear Count, I will come to your house today, 5 o’clock.

Your affectionate servant.” At the end of his printed name, Liszt has penned the long, squiggly line typically used to cross the ‘t’ in his signature. In fine condition, with a faint block of toning. A unique and desirable Liszt piece. Starting Bid $200

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466. Niccolo Paganini. ALS in Italian, signed “Il Barone

Paganini,” one page, 5.25 x 8, February 23, 1833. Letter to Baron Gerard, writing that their mutual friend Dr. Bennati would like him to introduce and recommend the painter Giuseppe Sacco. He explains that Sacco is a miniaturist painter who would like to know him personally and consult with him on a professional basis. Addressed on the reverse in Paganini’s hand. In fine condition, with light creasing and a 19th-century filing slip affixed along the left edge.

Having long craved a noble title, Paganini decided to buy one in 1832: he paid the obscure German princeling Frederic IV to confer upon him the order of ‘Knight of the First Class of the Order of St. Stanislas.’ This explains the rare use of “Baron” in his signature, a title which he ceased using shortly after the date of this letter. It had turned out that Frederic’s loss of sovereignty during the Napoleonic Wars also meant his loss of the authority to confer such honors. Starting Bid $300

467. Gioachino Rossini.

Important Italian composer (1792-1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Seville and William Tell. ALS in Italian, signed “Rossini,” one page, 6.75 x 8.5, March 4, 1808. Untranslated letter to Alessandra Driesen in Milan. Attractively double-matted and framed with the original mailing envelope (addressed in Rossini’s own hand) and an engraved portrait to an overall size of 19 x 16.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

468. Arnold Schoenberg.

A u s tri a n -b o rn c omposer (1874–1951) whose development of the ‘twelve-tone’ system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovations in the history of 20th century music. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 4.75 portrait of Schoenberg

by Richard Fish, affixed to a 6 x 8 mount, lengthily signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen by Schoenberg.

Also signed below the image in pencil by the photographer, and bears his ink credit stamp on the reverse. In fine condition, with faint toning from prior display. Schoenberg’s autograph is rare in any form, especially in signed photos of such quality.

Starting Bid $200

469. Clara Schumann.

Composer and one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era (1819–1896). She and her husband, composer Robert Schumann, were early champions of Johannes Brahms. Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Schumann by J. Ganz of Brussels, boldly signed at the bottom in ink by the talented pianist, “Clara Schumann, Leipzig, 6 Marz 84.” In fine condition. A rare and beautiful signed portrait.

Starting Bid $200

470. Robert Schumann.

Highly important German composer and pianist (1810– 1856) whose distinctively lyrical musical language, especially evident in his keyboard works and art songs, made him one of the central figures of the German Romantic tradition. Scarce and desirable bank check, 9.5 x 4, filled out and signed by Schumann, “Dr. R. Schumann,” payable to F. Whistling in Leipzig, September 26, 1842. Handsomely mounted, matted, and framed with a color portrait to an overall size of 16 x 22.5; the backing bears an affixed Charles Hamilton Autographs certificate of authenticity and red wax seal. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and several vertical folds. Friedrich Whistling was a bookseller and music publisher in Leipzig. Starting Bid $300

471. Giuseppe Verdi. ALS

in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 6.5, August 16, 1893. Letter to Edoardo Mascheroni, after the success of the debut of Falstaff at Brescia’s Teatro Grande. In part (translated): “’Well, that’s done,’ as the man said after killing his father!! We haven’t killed anyone; at the most, we rattled the eardrums of our audience a bit; but they haven’t complained...’Brave, bravissime, bravi, bravissimi!,’ and ten points to you!!” He adds a lengthy postscript: “Ah, I forgot to tell you that I am very happy in having been wrong about the protagonist! That is, I am very happy at the success which he enjoyed. He was still horribly madeup, however!” Attractively double-matted and framed with glass on both sides, along with the original mailing envelope (addressed in Verdi’s hand) and a portrait, to an overall size of 20 x 17. In fine condition, with the right side of the frame loose, Starting Bid $300

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472. John Coltrane. Vintage circa 1962

program for a “Concert of Modern Jazz” by John Coltrane and His Group, four pages, 10.75 x 10, signed inside in blue ballpoint, “John Coltrane,” “Elvin Jones,” “Jimmy Garrison,” and “McCoy Tyner.” In fine condition. A fantastic, uninscribed example fully signed by the great jazz quartet.

Starting Bid $300

473. Sam Cooke. Very desirable vintage glossy 6 x 8 photo of Cooke leaning against a wall in a handsome threequarter-length pose, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To ‘Barry,’ whom I hope becomes a chip off the old block, Sam Cooke.” In fine condition, with some skipping to the ink due to pen trouble, which also forced Cooke to retrace several letters. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity by JSA. Starting Bid $200 475. John Philip Sousa.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 portrait of Sousa in his bandmaster’s uniform, signed and inscribed vertically in fountain pen, “To J. H. Martino, With the best wishes of John Philip Sousa. 1926.” Affixed to a same-size piece of cardstock.

In fine condition, with a diagonal bend to lower left corner.

A handsome pose from the year Sousa composed the University of Michigan’s Pride of the Wolverines march.

Starting Bid $200

474. John Philip Sousa.

A M Q S , s i g n e d “John Philip Sousa 1901,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card. Sousa boldly pens two bars of music from an unknown work, labeling the quote, “dolce.” Double-matted with a portrait of Sousa and an FDC to an overall size of 18 x 12.5. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

476. Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Pioneering gos-

pel singer, songwriter, and guitarist (1915-1973) best known for her ‘crossovers’ into the secular worlds of pop and jazz. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Tharpe posing with her guitar, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Tommy Allen, May God Bless you always & Luck, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, March 22, 1951.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

477. AC/DC. Special limited edition 12-inch 45 RPM record for the AC/DC single ‘Whole

Lotta Rosie / Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be,’ signed on the side one label in ballpoint, “Bon, AC/DC,” “Cliff, AC/DC,” and “Malcolm Y,” and on the side two label, “Angus Young.” In fine condition. The record is included. A scarce and sought-after AC/DC record with an elusive Bon Scott autograph. Starting Bid $200

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A Hard Day’s Night signed in full by the Beatles 478. Beatles. Hugely sought-after A Hard Day’s Night album by the Beatles, signed and inscribed on the back cover in black ballpoint, “To the Johnson Sisters with love, from the Beatles, Paul McCartney, xxx” and “Ringo Starr, xxx,” and in green felt tip, “George Harrison” and “John Lennon,” who draws an arrow to his image. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, soiling, edge wear, an area of surface loss to the left edge of the front cover, and some slight smudging to Lennon’s last name and the “G” in “George.” The record is not included.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from a prior owner, as well as a certificate of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who states that the signatures “date from July/August of 1964, shortly after the LP was released.” Starting Bid $5000

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479.Beatles: Lennon and Ono. Signed

book: Grapefruit.

First Touchstone paperback edition. NY: Touchstone, 1971.

Softcover, 5.25 x 5.25. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black felt tip, “To Joe, Love and Peace, Yoko Ono” and “John Lennon, 1971.” Lennon adds a classic self-portrait doodle of Yoko and himself under his signature. In fine condition, with light creasing to the spine. A fabulous dual-signed book from John and Yoko.

Starting Bid $200

484. Big Bopper Handwritten Lyrics. Stage name of

480. Beatles: McCartney, Paul. Circa 1986 glossy 6 x 4 MPL postcard photo of Paul McCartney singing during a recording session, signed nicely in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition. The image on the front of the postcard was originally taken by Linda McCartney. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

J. P. Richardson (1930-1959) whose big voice and exuberant personality made him an early rock and roll star. He tragically died in a plane crash along with fellow musicians Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. Handwritten lyrics, unsigned, one lined page, 3.25 x 6.5, no date. The Big Bopper pens the lyrics to an apparently unpublished song entitled “Dim Dim Lights, (Music Soft & Slow).” In part (spelling and grammar retained): “Dim, Dim Lights Music soft & slow / Memories got me felling [sic] way down low / People around me / a laughin and a dancing / But I keep thinking / of Past romancing.” Handsomely doublematted and framed with two images to an overall size of 15.25 x 22. In fine condition. Although this song went unrecorded, it was probably inspired by-or served as the inspiration for-early rock and roller Bill Haley’s 1955 hit, ‘Dim, Dim the Lights, (I Want Some Atmosphere).’ A very bold, clean example of the Big Bopper’s songwriting talents. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and a full letter of authenticity from REAL. The James Collings Collection. Starting Bid $200

481. Beatles: McCartney, Paul. Signed

book: Hey Grandude!

First edition.

London: Puffin Books, 2019.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.5 x 12, 32 pages. Signed opposite the half-title page in black felt tip by Paul McCartney. The half-title page itself is signed by illustrator Kathryn Durst, who adds a sketch of a crab. In fine condition. Accompanied by a printout ticket for a book signing at Waterstones in London on September 6, 2019. Starting Bid $200

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485. Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent. Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Eddie Cochran” and “Love, Gene Vincent,” on individual beige and yellow 4 x 2.5 album pages. In overall fine condition, with faint show-through from an unrelated signature on the back of the Cochran page. Consignor notes that the autographs were obtained while the artists were on tour in the UK shortly before Cochran’s unfortunate death.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance from the sister of the original recipient. Starting Bid $200

Dylan pens lyrics for ‘Tangled Up in Blue’—”Pouring off from every page like it was written in my soul from me to you”

486. Bob Dylan. Hugely desirable handwritten lyrics by Bob Dylan for his influential single, “Tangled Up in Blue,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, The Dorchester of London letterhead, written in black ink and signed neatly at the conclusion, “Bob Dylan, 2013.”

The lyrics, in part: “Early one morning the sun was shining and I was lying in bed. Wondering if she’d changed at all if her hair was still red. Her folks they said our lives together sure was going to be rough. They never did like Mama’s homemade dress. Papa’s bankbook wasn’t big enough. I was standing on the side of the road rain falling on my shoes. Heading out for the East Coast Lord knows I paid some dues getting through. Tangled Up in Blue.” In very fine condition.

Accompanied by a 2014 letter of authenticity from Jeff Rosen, president of the Bob Dylan Music Company, which reads: “I represent Bob Dylan. This letter will certify that the hand-written lyrics to Tangled Up in Blue, contained herein, is an authentic Bob Dylan manuscript, signed and dated in his own hand.” Starting Bid $5000

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487. Bob Dylan. Blood on the Tracks album prominently signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Bob Dylan.” In fine condition, with minor edgewear. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Many critics consider Blood on the Tracks to be Dylan’s finest work.

With songs like ‘Tangled Up In Blue’ and ‘Shelter from the Storm,’ it is a gut-wrenching account of the dissolution of his marriage. Dylan has denied that the songs on the album are autobiographical, but it’s impossible not to hear his pain on tracks like ‘You’re a Big Girl Now’ and ‘If You See Her, Say Hello.’ The common thread throughout is the pain that comes when love dies. Blood on the Tracks endures as one of Dylan’s most honest and heartfelt recordings. Starting Bid $300

489. Grateful Dead. Grate-

ful Dead album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, and Bill Kreutzmann. In fine condition.

The records are included. The Dead’s second live double album, commonly known as ‘Skull and Roses’ thanks to the iconic cover art, was the group’s first album to be certified gold by the RIAA and remained their best seller until surpassed by Skeletons from the Closet. A beautifully signed example of a classic album. Starting Bid $200

488. The Eagles. Natural wood-finish Epiphone DR-100NA acoustic guitar, signed on the body in blue felt tip, “Joe Walsh,” “Don Felder, 2008,” and “Welcome to the Hotel California! Randy Meisner, Eagles,” in blue paint pen, “Glenn Frey,” and on the black pickguard, “Don Henley.” In fine condition, with light scuffing to the Henley signature. Starting Bid $300 66 |

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490. Led Zeppelin: Bonham, John.

Sought-after semi-glossy 6.5 x 8.5 photo of Jimmy Page and John Bonham jamming on stage during a Led Zeppelin concert, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, John Bonham.” Reverse of photo bears a Ted Harvey photo stamp. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing.

Consignor notes that this photo was taken by freelance photographer Ted Harvey at the Sydney Showgrounds in Sydney, Australia on February 27, 1972. The concert was the penultimate date of Zeppelin’s six-show Australasian Tour of February 1972. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

Vintage-signed Animals gatefold featuring all four members of Pink Floyd

491. Pink Floyd. Animals album by Pink Floyd, signed on the inner gatefold in blue ballpoint by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright. In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing, creasing, and edge wear. The record is included. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL, Beckett, and Floyd Authentic. Consignor notes that this album was signed by Pink Floyd during their stint at Earl’s Court in London during The Wall Tour in June 1981. It is well known that fully signed items from this period are extremely scarce due to tensions within the band, with members usually traveling separately during this tumultuous era in Pink Floyd history. Starting Bid $500

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494. Led Zeppelin: The Object. Limited edition promo-

tional statuette of ‘The Object,’ a black obelisk-shaped object that appears throughout the artwork packaging for Led Zeppelin’s 1976 album Presence. The ‘Object’ stands 12˝ in height, with base engraved on each side: “Led Zeppelin, Presence, 703/1000, ‘The Object’ 1976 Swan Song Inc.” In very good condition, with scattered overall chipping. Starting Bid $200

496. Elvis Presley. Large and

crisp ballpoint signature, “Thanks, Elvis Presley,” on an off-white 7.75 x 5.5 sheet that is matted to an overall size of 11 x 8.5.

In fine condition, with a few areas of light staining. Accompanied by a large matted photo of Elvis from Jailhouse Rock. Starting Bid $200

497. Elvis Presley. Vintage 1957 “Photo Folio” program

from an Elvis Presley concert, eight pages, 8 x 10, signed and inscribed on the inside front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Sadie, Elvis Presley.” In very good condition, with overall dampstaining (affecting the signature) and associated rippling. Starting Bid $200

495. Elvis Presley. Fabulous vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.75 German postcard photo showing Elvis in his ‘Jailhouse Rock’ outfit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Otto, Best of luck, Elvis Presley.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 499. Rolling Stones: Wood, Ronnie. Beautiful

limited edition color 27.5 x 38 screenprint of a Ronnie Wood painting entitled ‘Paint it Black—Doctor,’ published by Scream Art in 2008, numbered 71/295, which depicts Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards with his guitar, signed below in white artist pencil by Wood. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the publisher. Starting Bid $200

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498. Queen. Rare ‘white label’ test pressing of Queen’s 1986 album A Kind of Magic, attractively signed on the original off-white album sleeve in black felt tip by Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, Brian May, and Roger Taylor. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and PSA/DNA, and by a letter of provenance, which reads, in part: “This white label has been in my possession since the day it was signed and is unplayed virgin vinyl. I was working at the company on the day in question and can confirm it is genuine.” Starting Bid $200

500. Rolling Stones: Wood, Ronnie. Fantastic

limited edition color 24.25 x 33 screenprint of a Ronnie Wood painting entitled ‘Mick with Harmonica II,’ numbered 7/190, which shows the Rolling Stones frontman blowing into a concealed harmonica, signed in the lower border in pencil by Wood. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

503. Stevie Ray Vaughan. Gor-

geous color glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of Stevie Ray Vaughan during a live performance, signed nicely in silver ink. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

505. The Who: Moon, Keith.

Vintage red ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Wanda, Keith Moon,” on the reverse of a 3 x 5.5 fan club card for The Who. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, an old tape stain to the bottom edge, and some skipping to the signature. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient: “I worked in London in 1966. I was a member of The Tiles Club in Oxford St., where I saw The Who in concert…I was lucky enough to meet Keith Moon after the show, and he autographed the fan club photo to me…can’t recall the month, possibly summer, but it was 1966.” Starting Bid $200

507. The Clash. Vin-

tage glossy 9 x 7.5 photo of the original lineup of The Clash, signed in black felt tip by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Terry Chimes.

Attractively suede-matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 13.5.

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

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504. The Who: Moon, Keith. The Story of the Who album insert booklet signed next to his portrait in ballpoint, “Keith Moon,” adding the word “idiot” along with several doodles on his face. Matted and framed with glass on both sides to an overall size of 30 x 18. In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

Sex Pistols.

Highly desirable blackand-white 22 x 30 poster for the Anarchy in the UK Tour from December 3–26, 1976, which lists The Clash, The Damned, and Johnny Thunder’s Heartbreakers as supporting acts. Rolled and in fine condition, with some wrinkling. Starting Bid $200

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the alexander mcqueen archive of ruti danan Working as part of the Alexander McQueen Studio team during two years from 1994 to 1996, Ruti Danan was a key participant in the world of McQueen during some of the most pivotal moments of British Fashion and Culture in the early 90s. Ruti’s archive reflects a relentless dedication to preserving his legacy through expertise and personal account; a rare selection of items and memorabilia given to her during her time and work for the legendary designer.

603. “Banshee” Grey Military Cropped Jacket With High Collar AW 1994. Well-documented jacket with extra-high collar, composed of

gray and black coating wool with empire-line sleeve, sliced and open armpits and delicate pinched seam shoulders. Its gold military braiding on the collar culminates at the back with a three leaf-motif and peaked accent on each sleeve surrounding a black wool cuff. This one-of-a-kind jacket created by Alexander McQueen himself, (including sketches, pattern cutting and handstitching), is from Look 18 worn on the catwalk by model Gin Clarke. This was the first item given to Ruti from Alexander McQueen and was featured in “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2012 and it’s companion exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in 2015. This jacket appears on page 67 of the exhibition catalogue “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” photographed by Sølve Sundsbø. This very rare early example of the “Banshee” collection was also photographed by Nick Knight and styled by Katy England for the Spring 2015 issue of Another magazine in tribute to Lee Alexander McQueen prior to the opening of “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan.

Starting Bid $2500

607. “Highland Rape” Black and Gold Dripping William Morris Print Dress AW 1995. Well-documented black and gold sleeveless sheath created from suit lin-

ing fabric printed by McQueen friend and print designer Simon Ungless at Central St Martins. The print is based on the woodcuts of William Morris deconstructed to emulate a dripping or melting effect. The fabric choice during this time period would have been based on the lowest cost options, which drove McQueen and his studio team to innovation, creating truly unique fabric effects and design. McQueen himself would have cut the patterns and assembled this garment. This dress was featured in “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2012 and its companion exhibition by the same name at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in 2015. This dress features an open back due to professional restoration prior to exhibiting in New York and London. This dress also appears on page 128 of the exhibition catalogue “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” photographed by Sølve Sundsbø. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan. Starting Bid $5000

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608. “Highland Rape” Black Lace Cowl-Necked Dress AW 1995. A sleeve-

less, below-the-knee, open-weave synthetic net dress in wave pattern with slight A-line flared hem shown on catwalk. Alexander McQueen would have sewn and designed this garment from beginning to end. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan.

Starting Bid $500

609. “Highland Rape” MacQueen Tartan and Green Wool Jacket With Kick-Back Hip Panels and Original Pattern AW 1995. A jacket in bottle green suiting wool with empire-line cut sleeves and mandarin collar. The front panels narrow to a point at the bottom with the bust line secured closed by a silver chain closure and the rear features a kick-back hem. The interior is lined in gold suiting fabric and coin weights in the hems.

This jacket appeared in the catwalk show and three portions of its original pattern included.

McQueen himself sketched, cut the patterns, and hand-sewed this garment. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan.

Starting Bid $2500

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610. “Highland Rape” MacQueen Tartan High-Waisted Flared Trouser and Original Pattern AW 1995. Pair of bias-cut wool MacQueen

tartan flare-legged trousers featuring a rear zipper, green ribbon tailored interior seam finishing and featured in the catwalk collection. These trousers are accompanied by their original two-piece pattern and were sketched, assembled, and hand-finished by McQueen. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan. Starting Bid $500

611. “Highland Rape” MacQueen Tartan Open Front Jacket With Circle Peplum and Original Pattern AW 1995. Well-

documented wool MacQueen tartan open-front jacket with mandarin collar featuring rounded front panels shaped to follow the ribcage, narrow shoulders, and sleeves finished just above the elbow. The circular cut peplum hems are weighted with interior coin weights. The interior is a vintage gold tone men’s suit-lining fabric and edged with green ribbon to finish. This jacket has been featured in “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2012 and its companion exhibition by the same name at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in 2015. This jacket appears on page 127 of the exhibition catalogue “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” photographed by Sølve Sundsbø. Alexander McQueen sketched, hand-sewed and cut the patterns for this garment. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan. Starting Bid $2500

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612. “Highland Rape” Mourning Lilac Cotton Pleated-Elbow Sleeved Shirt AW 1995. A button-down shirt of fine cotton woven microstripe with mandarin collar, cuffs, darted in back and front. The sleeves are created by one continuous long panel pleated to form a perfectly curved shape that mimics the curvature of the arm. This item appeared in the catwalk show and was cut, assembled, and hand-finished by McQueen himself. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan. Starting Bid $200

615. “Highland Rape” Watch-Fob MacQueen Tartan Wool High-Waisted Skirt and Pattern AW 1995. A calf-

length wool MacQueen tartan skirt with contoured slash pockets and rear zip. The skirt is punctured with a silver watch fob to contour its silhouette and allow skirt to fit like a trouser when the chain goes between the legs and pulls the seat of the skirt firm against the buttocks. The silver chain was made by jeweler and McQueen’s friend Shaun Leane specifically for this collection.

This appeared on the catwalk and is accompanied by it’s original pattern. Alexander McQueen would have sketched, hand-sewn, and cut the patterns for this garment. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan. Starting Bid $2500

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616. “The Hunger” Black Asymmetrical Slashed Dress Diagonal Hem SS 1996.

A black long sleeve silk jersey dress with pale nude silk mesh insert and asymmetrical hemline created for commercial production to appear alongside catwalk offerings for “The Hunger” collection. The silk mesh insert starts on the right-hand upper chest, following the asymmetrical neckline, and wraps around the lower ribcage ending at the top of the same shoulder. These designs, as seen in the companion sketches also on offer (lot 5047), play on McQueen’s technique and explorations of slashed motifs and designs. These slashed jersey designs were created by Ruti and Alexander McQueen for their Italian manufacturers Panesi to recreate. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan. Starting Bid $300

617. “The Hunger” Black Asymmetrcal Slashed Dress Straight Line SS 1996. A second black long sleeve silk jersey dress with silk mesh insert and straight hemline created for commercial production to appear alongside catwalk offerings for “The Hunger” collection. The pale nude silk mesh insert starts on the right-hand stomach forming a v-shape creating a point at the pelvis and wraps around crossing the back ending at the top of the right shoulder. These slashed jersey designs were created by Ruti and Alexander McQueen for their Italian manufacturers Panesi to recreate. Designs for these jersey dresses can be found in the companion sketches also for auction (lot 5047). From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan. Starting Bid $300

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618. “The Hunger” Grey Mohair Bumsters With Original Pattern Panel SS 1996. A

documented rare original pair of iconic mohair “Bumster” trousers with 2 inch front zipper marking the McQueen signature extremely low waistline. These trousers feature a straight leg and inseam cut just above the ankle and are in overall good condition, with three small fabric aberrations located on the front waistband, above the zipper, and at the upper right thigh. This abbreviated length was carried over from McQueen’s earliest collections and continues to be used by the house to this day. This original catwalk item comes with a partial front pattern panel. These trousers were photographed with the Grey Open Front Torso Jacket

by Nick Knight and styled by Katy England for the Spring 2015 issue of Another magazine in tribute to Lee Alexander McQueen prior to the opening of “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan. Starting Bid $2500

619. “The Hunger” Grey Open Front Torso Jacket With Slashed Sleeves and Original Pattern SS 1996. A

documented jacket of gray mohair suiting fabric with black silk lining featuring signature McQueen slashed sleeves from elbow down to cuff. The collar features pointed and extended lapels and an open front cut to follow the line of the ribcage when worn. A variant of its runway counterpart, this jacket was photographed by Nick Knight and styled

by Katy England along with the Grey Mohair Bumster trousers for the Spring 2015 issue of Another magazine in tribute to Lee Alexander McQueen prior to the opening of “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. This jacket comes with its original pattern. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan. Starting Bid $1000

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620. “The Hunger” Ivory Open Front Brocade Jacket SS 1996. A single unused catwalk jacket of ivory brocade. The

open front was a signature of McQueen to follow the contours of the ribcage and emphasize the silhouette. Ruti shares that often McQueen would have the models hold the jackets in place across the breast-line when walking down the catwalk to draw attention to this detail. The fabric was upholstery fabric sourced by Ruti from John Lewis London Department Store for the McQueen studio. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan. Starting Bid $500

621. “Dante” Navy Two-Piece Outfit Dress With Trousers AW 1996. A one-off wool crepe ensemble featur-

ing a round-necked sleeveless tunic dress which falls to the knee at front with fishtail back and matching straight-legged full trousers made from one piece of pattern. According to Ruti, this item was created by the studio for a private client just after the “Highland Rape” collection, but noting it already bore the signatures cuts of the “Dante” show. Accompanied by the original pattern. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan. Starting Bid $500 76 |

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622. “Dante” Blue Military Matador Jacket Toile AW 1996. A original navy blue jacket toile comprised of wool for the “Dante” military jacket and fully lined with blue silk taffeta lining from the previous season “The Hunger” collection. Its construction mirrors the single panel tail and jacket body pattern construction of the final jacket. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan. Starting Bid $1000

623. “Black Dante Military Matador Coat with Original Construction and Braid Motif Patterns” AW 1996.

An exquisite and documented wool and cashmere military matador-style asymmetrical tailcoat with extensive gold braid work detailing. The military braiding decorates the high collar with 14 karat goldwork leaf detail emblems. Extensive braiding accents the chest and the scalloped edges of the tailcoat with three leafed gold swirl motifs. Also featured are straight sleeves with braid detailed cuffs and signature McQueen padded shoulder. A stunning example of single panel construction which makes up the entire top panel and “tail” portion showcasing McQueen design mastery. This very rare early example of McQueen tailoring is a slight variant of the runway version and was photographed by Nick Knight and styled by Katy England for the Spring 2015 issue of Another magazine in tribute to Lee Alexander McQueen prior to the opening of “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Only three of this jacket were ever made with one being sold at Liberty Department store in London, and the last owned by Isabella Blow. Ruti recalls arriving to the McQueen studio one morning to find this jacket created from scratch overnight by McQueen. The jacket is accompanied by construction patterns, and templates for the gold work braiding. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan. Starting Bid $5000

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624. “Dante” Military Corset Jacket and Open Leg Trousers AW 1996. An unused wool and cashmere suit from the AW 1996 catwalk collection comprised of a jacket and trousers. The jacket is design to mimic the construction of a corset with a close fitting torso, scooped neckline and is fully lined in black silk. The jacket and trousers are detailed with gold braiding which has been embroidered over with jet beads. The trousers feature sliced open panels in the inner leg. This item comes with its original pattern for the jacket. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan. Starting Bid $2500

625. “The Overlook” Pink S-Bend Trousers AW 1999. A fine pair of soft pink wool “S-Bend” trousers. The trousers feature the signature McQueen cut which when laid flat on their side make a soft curve, and when worn, drape delicately at the knee. The design while previously used, appear in the Autumn Winter Kubrick-themed collection, “The Overlook”. These are a personal pair purchased by Ruti from the original Alexander McQueen boutique on Conduit Street in Mayfair in London. From The Alexander McQueen Archive of Ruti Danan. Starting Bid $200

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classic entertainment In the first sequence of his Oscar-winning Apocalypse Now, Francis Ford Coppola foregoes Hollywood’s standard opening formula by eschewing both title cards and credits, resulting in immediate immersion for the viewer. The whirling of Huey helicopters in Vietnam’s hellfire landscape is interspersed with the whirring of Capt. Benjamin L. Willard’s ceiling fan as The Doors’ ‘The End’ plays in the background. In most of the following documents, the film’s principal and background players agree to abide by Coppola’s artistic vision and forego their screen credits.

626. Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Vintage glossy 7.25

x 9 studio photo of comedic sidekicks Abbott and Costello, signed in black ink by Bud Abbott and in fountain pen by Lou Costello, with an unknown hand adding the inscription “To Reggie, From Your Pals.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, scattered light creasing, old tape along the top edge, and Abbott’s signature a touch light. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

Brando agrees to his contract to play Col. Kurtz in Apocalypse Now 628. Apocalypse Now: Brando, Marlon. DS,

signed “Marlon Brando,” one page, 8.5 x 11, March 1, 1976. Agreement between Brando and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “Reference is hereby made to that certain agreement dated as of March 1, 1976, by and between you and Colony Productions…with respect to my services in the motion picture entitled ‘Apocalypse Now.’ This will acknowledge that I have read the Employment Agreement and am familiar with all of the terms, covenants and conditions thereof. In order to induce you to enter into the Employment Agreement, I hereby…Guarantee to you the full and faithful performance of each and every term, covenant and condition therein undertaken. In very good condition, with overall creasing, staple holes to the upper left corner, a small bit of edge loss, and a stain to the lower left corner. Brando was infamously difficult to work with during the production of Apocalypse Now—he arrived overweight, having learned none of his lines—yet turned in a brilliant performance as the maniacal Colonel Kurtz. Starting Bid $200

627. Apocalypse Now: Bottoms, Sam. DS, signed “Sam

Bottoms,” one page, 8.5 x 11, September 23, 1977. Agreement between Bottoms and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “I hereby waive any and all rights which I may have to receive credit on the screen for my services rendered in connection with the film entitled ‘Apocalypse Now’ In fine condition. Bottoms played Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Lance B. Johnson, a former professional surfer serving on the patrol boat that takes Captain Willard upriver. Starting Bid $100

629. Apocalypse Now: Camp, Colleen. DS, signed

“Colleen Camp,” one page, 8.5 x 11, January 5, 1978. Agreement between Camp and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “Upon the condition that in the film produced by you entitled ‘Apocalypse Now’…no person or entity (other than the distributor of the Film) received screen credit in the version of the Film released for public exhibition and upon the further condition that I receive the credit…on a printed program which will be disseminated to all audiences…I hereby waive any and all rights which I may have to receive credit on the screen.” In fine condition. A young blonde actress, Camp portrayed Miss May in the ‘Hau Phat U.S.O. Bunny Show’ sequence, shot on December 3, 1976; this was followed by an actual appearance in Playboy in October 1979. Starting Bid $100

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631. Apocalypse Now: Cast. Group of eight DSs, each 630. Apocalypse Now: Carpenter, Linda. DS, signed “Linda Carpenter,” one page, 8.5 x 11, July 31, 1979. Agreement between Carpenter and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “I hereby waive any and all rights which I may have to receive credit on the screen for my services rendered in connection with the film entitled ‘Apocalypse, Now.’” In fine condition. A Playboy Playmate in real life (Playmate of the Month for August 1976), Carpenter appeared in the fun ‘Hau Phat U.S.O. Bunny Show’ sequence, shot on December 3, 1976. Starting Bid $100

one page, 8.5 x 11, dated from 1977 to 1978. Documents waiving the rights to screen credits in Apocalypse Now, signed by eight minor cast members: Herb Rice (Roach), Glenn Walken (Lt. Carlsen), Damien Leake (machine gunner), Ken Wolger (Tom), Jack Thibeau (soldier in trench), William Upton (Spotter), Tony Cummings (Mike), and Mark Jenkins (unknown). In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $100

“I am worried that my Playboy contract is not iron-clad enough.

We have established that Bunny Logo all throughout this film” 633. Apocalypse Now: Coppola, Francis Ford.

632. Apocalypse Now: Cast and Crew. Group of nine DSs, each one page, 8.5 x 11, dated from 1977 to 1979.

Documents waiving the rights to screen credits in Apocalypse Now signed by five minor cast members—Frank Villard, David Olivier, Christian Marquand, Chrystel Le Pelletier, and Aurore Clément—and four producers and crew assistants—Gray Frederickson, Fred Roos, Jerry Ziesmer, and Joe Lowry. In overall very good to fine condition.Starting Bid $100

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TLS, one page, 5.25 x 8.5, Coppola Cinema Seven letterhead, March 14. Letter to Barry Hirsch, in full: “I am worried that my Playboy contract is not iron-clad enough. We have established that Bunny Logo all throughout this film, and if he were to for any reason, be offended by this picture, I want to be assured that our deal is ok.

In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and three file holes to the top edge. Accompanied by a color glossy 10 x 8 still showing a Playboy pinup in a scene from the movie. The memorable ‘Hau Phat U.S.O. Bunny Show’ sequence, shot on December 3, 1976, delivered Playboy Playmates Cyndi Wood, Linda Carpenter, and Colleen Camp to the set, and Playboy’s famous logo appears throughout the sequence. Starting Bid $200

The Doors sign off on ‘The End’ for the Apocalypse Now soundtrack 634. Apocalypse Now: Doors, The.

Two agreements between members of The Doors associated with the creation of the Apocalypse Now soundtrack album: the first is signed by John Densmore and Robby Krieger, two pages, 8.5 x 11, July 2, 1979, in part: “Reference is made to that certain agreement between you, Elektra/Asylum Records and the undersigned dated as of 0 January 1978 with regard to use of certain masters in the motion picture ‘Apocalypse Now’ an the soundtrack album thereof…You agree that the Album shall be a double disc Album and shall contain two (2) ‘cuts’ (as that term is understood in the record industry) of ‘The End’”; the second is signed by Ray Manzarek, two pages, 8.5 x 11, March 11, 1980, and modifies the soundtrack to “a single disc Album” with “one (1) ‘cut’…of the Composition.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

635. Apocalypse Now: Duvall, Robert. DS, signed

“Robert Duvall,” 8.5 x 11, no date. Agreement between Duvall and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “I hereby waive any and all rights which I may have to receive credit on the screen for my services rendered in connection with the film entitled ‘Apocalypse Now’ In fine condition. Duvall played Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore, a cavalry regiment commander and surfing fanatic; his skillful performance earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Starting Bid $200

636. Apocalypse Now: Fishburne, Laurence. DS, signed “Laurence Fishburne III,” one page, 8.5 x 11, September 29, 1977. Agreement between Fishburne and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “I hereby waive any and all rights which I may have to receive credit on the screen for my services rendered in connection with the film entitled ‘Apocalypse Now’ Fishburne sketches a joint below his signature, encircling his name. In fine condition. Starting Bid $100

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637. Apocalypse Now: Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 15, 1978.

Agreement between Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “We hereby, jointly and severally, waive any and all rights, if any, which we may have to receive credit on the screen for our services rendered in connection with the film entitled ‘Apocalypse Now’ Signed at the conclusion by band members Warren Knight, Sam McFadin, Linn Phillips III, Kris Moe, Dwight Bement, and Paul Wheatbread. In fine condition. Starting Bid $100

639. Apocalypse Now: Forrest, Frederic. DS, signed “Frederic Forrest,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 3, 1977. Agreement between Forrest and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “I hereby waive any and all rights which I may have to receive credit on the screen for my services rendered in connection with the film entitled ‘Apocalypse Now’ Below, Forrest humorously writes: “Provided you use my good side in the scene where my head is cut off, with Marty.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $100

638. Apocalypse Now: Ford, Harrison. DS,

signed “Harrison Ford,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 31, 1977. Agreement between Ford and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “I hereby waive any and all rights which I may have to receive credit on the screen for my services rendered in connection with the film entitled ‘Apocalypse Now’ In fine condition. Ford played the role of ‘Colonel Lucas’ in a nod to George Lucas, who was originally slated to direct the film but was drawn away by his passion project, Star Wars. Ford, too, would be swept into the Star Wars saga—by the time he signed the present document (October 31, 1977), Star Wars had been in theaters for five months and made him a superstar overnight. Starting Bid $200

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640. Apocalypse Now: Hall, Albert. DS, signed “Albert

Hall,” one page, 8.5 x 11, April 4, 1978. Agreement between Hall and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “I hereby waive any and all rights which I may have to receive credit on the screen for my services rendered in connection with the film entitled ‘Apocalypse Now’ In fine condition. Hall played Chief Petty Officer George Phillips, leader of the boat that takes Captain Willard upriver from Vietnam to Cambodia. Starting Bid $100

641. Apocalypse Now: Hopper, Dennis. DS, signed “Dennis Hopper,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 9, 1977. Agreement between Hopper and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “I hereby waive any and all rights which I may have to receive credit on the screen for my services rendered in connection with the film entitled ‘Apocalypse Now’ In fine condition. Hopper played the wild-and-crazy unnamed American photojournalist in one of the film’s main roles. Starting Bid $200

643. Apocalypse Now: Milius, John. DS, signed “John Milius,” one page, 8.5 x 11, February 7, 1978. Agreement between Milius and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “I hereby waive any and all rights which I may have to receive credit on the screen for my services rendered in connection with the film entitled ‘Apocalypse Now’ In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Milius wrote the screenplay for Apocalypse Now, adapting Joseph Conrad’s classic novel Heart of Darkness to a setting amidst the Vietnam War. Starting Bid $100

George Lucas agrees “to provide consulting and editing services” for Apocalypse Now 642. Apocalypse Now: Lucas, George.

DS, signed “George W. Lucas, Jr.,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, May 1, 1978. Agreement between Lucas and American Zoetrope, headed “Re: ‘Apocalypse Now.’” In part: “Employee agreed to provide consulting and editing services to Producer as employee-for-hire in connection with the Picture, such services having commenced May 1, 1977…As full consideration therefor, Producer will pay to Employer a sum equal to one percent (1%) of one hundred percent (100%) of the net profits, if any, derived from the distribution and exploitation of the Picture.” The document goes on to explain the calculation of the royalty and additional contractual terms. Signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint by Lucas (“George W. Lucas, Jr.”) and quickly countersigned by Francis Ford Coppola. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and staple and file holes to the top edge. Lucas had originally been slated to direct the picture, but his passion project—Star Wars—drew him away early on. Starting Bid $200

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644. Apocalypse Now: Piazza, Ben.

DS, signed “Ben Piazza,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 9, 1977. Agreement between Piazza and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “I hereby waive any and all rights which I may have to receive credit on the screen for my services rendered in connection with the film entitled ‘Apocalypse Now’ In fine condition. Piazza played the minor role of Capt. Cameron in the film. Starting Bid $100

645. Apocalypse Now: Robinson, Charlie. DS, signed

646. Apocalypse Now: Sheen, Joseph. DS, signed

“Joseph Sheen,” one page, 8.5 x 11, September 25, 1977.

Agreement between Sheen and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “I hereby waive any and all rights which I may have to receive credit on the screen for my services rendered in connection with the film entitled ‘Apocalypse Now’In fine condition. After Martin Sheen collapsed from a serious, near-fatal heart attack on March 5, 1977, his lookalike, sound-alike younger brother, Joe Estevez—who signs here as “Joseph Sheen”—filled in on set during six weeks of recovery; Estevez would also provide voiceovers needed for the Captain Willard character during post. Starting Bid $100

“Charlie Robinson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, September 22, 1977.

Agreement between Robinson and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “I hereby waive any and all rights which I may have to receive credit on the screen for my services rendered in connection with the film entitled ‘Apocalypse Now’ In fine condition. Robinson played an unnamed member of Kurtz’s Green Berets. Starting Bid $100

647. Apocalypse Now: Sheen, Martin. DS, signed 648. Josephine Baker.

Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 French postcard photo of Baker surrounded by large plumes of feather, signed in fountain pen, “Souvenir de Josephine Baker, 1932.” In fine condition, with two very small stains. Starting Bid $200

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“Martin Sheen,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 1. Agreement between Sheen and Coppola Cinema Seven, in part: “I hereby waive any and all rights which I may have to receive credit on the screen for my services rendered in connection with the film entitled ‘Apocalypse Now’ In fine condition. Sheen played a starring role as Captain Benjamin L. Willard, who travels up the Nung River on a mission to assassinate the rogue Special Forces soldier Colonel Walter E. Kurtz, played

by Marlon Brando. Like most others, the production was not easy for Sheen—he suffered severe lacerations to his hand after punching a mirror while filming the opening scene in 1976, and in early 1977 he collapsed from a serious, near-fatal heart attack that required six weeks of recovery. Starting Bid $200

Handsome Spurr portrait of the rotund silent star

649. Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle. Striking vintage sepia matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 portrait of Arbuckle in a handsome suit and tie, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Dear Ann, There will always be a smile for you, Roscoe.” Blindstamped in the lower right by renowned Hollywood photographer Melbourne Spurr. In fine condition, with tack holes to the upper corners and uniformly trimmed edges. Starting Bid $200

Scarce contract from Bogart’s co-starring role in ‘Crime School’

650. Humphrey Bogart. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 2, 1938. Headed at the top,

“Crime School/WB, H. Bogart,” the document reads, in part: “I hereby authorize Byron Foy hereinafter referred to as the ‘Producer,’ to pay to Motion Picture Relief Fund of America, Inc., an amount equal to one-half of one percent of each installment of salary or compensation payable to me for services rendered and/or to be rendered by me for said Producer.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Humphrey Bogart. In very good to fine condition, with several horizontal folds, a light irregular toning, and staple holes to the upper left corner. Bogie’s signature is crisp and bold. Starting Bid $200

Incredible early Bogart autograph 651. Humphrey Bogart. Playbill program for Saturday’s

Children at the Parsons Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut, in February 1928, 5.75 x 8.75, signed inside in fountain pen by Humphrey Bogart, Ruth Gordon, Grace Roth Henderson, Frederick Perry, Anne Tonnetti, Ruth Hammond, and Richard Barbee. In fine condition, with light handling wear. Accompanied by an image of Bogart and Gordon as they appeared in the play clipped from a later magazine. A desirable, early Bogart piece from his pre-Hollywood career on stage, standing among the earliest Bogie autographs we’ve offered. Starting Bid $200

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Screen-worn shirt from the 1939 Cagney-Bogart Western 652. James Cagney. James Cagney’s screen-worn shirt from his starring role as outlaw Jim Kincaid (the ‘Oklahoma Kid’) in the 1939 Warner Bros. Western film The Oklahoma Kid. The gray long-sleeved shirt features a single pocket and three buttons on the front, and a white strap at the bottom to keep it tucked in. A Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc., tag is sewn in the collar, annotated in ink: “16, Gar. No. J. Cagney, 4 Shirts.”

In fine condition, with one button missing from the right cuff. Directed by Lloyd Bacon, The Oklahoma Kid cast James Cagney as the titular gunslinger opposite Humphrey Bogart’s vicious black-clad villain in a classic tale of vigilantism during the Oklahoma land rush. A stunning screen-used piece from a noteworthy, Oscar-winning actor of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Starting Bid $200

Crystal-clear Universal portrait of the Wolf Man

Rare signed photo of the SNL legend

glossy 8 x 10 Universal Pictures photo of Chaney as the Wolf Man from 1945, beautifully signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Luck Troop 21, Lon Chaney.” In fine condition. Chaney remains terrifically rare in signed photos of his most famous character— a frightfully delightful official Universal horror portrait. A superior, well-preserved example. Starting Bid $200

Highly uncommon glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo of the late comedian and SNL legend, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Fireball, Chris Farley.” In very good condition, with light creasing, overall scratching to the emulsion, and tack hole-related tear to the upper left corner.

Farley’s signature is rare in any form, especially in signed photos. Starting Bid $200

654. Montgomery Clift. TLS signed “Monty,” one page, 6.75 x 10.75, Hotel Hassler letterhead, January 5, 1952. Vigorous letter to “Billy,” actor and close friend William LeMassena, in full: “Where the fuck are you? Here the fuck am I, and wish the fuck I were some other fuckin’ place. Some day before that ‘other’ bomb falls, I will tell you the story of the disasters of my life. I hope to leave this Selznick infested country by the 15th at the earliest by the 20th at the latest. Will you teach me to sing Kentucky ballads for ‘Eternity’? Thanks a lot! I’m not surprised I don’t hear from you, but that doesn’t lessen the fact that I’m sorry I don’t hear from you.” In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing. Starting Bid $200

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Fields in a dignified fulllength pose, signed and inscribed neatly in fountain pen, “To my golfing partner Fred Hillebrand who could have been a Pro from Chicadee and Bill Fields, Great Neck 1924.” Collector’s pencil notation to reverse indicates that the autograph was obtained at the Soundview Golf Club in 1929. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Starting Bid $200

653. Lon Chaney, Jr. Amazing vintage

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655. Chris Farley.

656. W. C. Fields.

From Leigh to Rathbone, a ‘Gone With the Wind’ gift between stars

657. Clark Gable.

Vintage 8.5 x 11 magazine photo of Gable dressed in a pinstripe suit and polka-dot tie, signed in blue ballpoint. Double-matted to an overall size of 12.25 x 15. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

658.

Clark Gable. Vintage

glossy 7.25 x 9.25 head-and-shoulders photo of Gable in a handsome suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Fairy, from Clark Gable.”

Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 16. In very good to fine condition, with faint rippling and scattered light creasing. Starting Bid $200

659. Gone With the Wind: Leigh, Vivien. Amazing vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 portrait photo of Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara in the classic 1939 film Gone with the Wind, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to legendary actor Basil Rathbone and his wife Ouida Bergère, “With much love to Ouida & Basil, from, Vivien.” Impressively cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 20.5 x 23. In fine condition, with a light crease touching the inscription. Starting Bid $300

661. Susan Hayward. Penetrating vintage glossy 7.25 x 660. Cary Grant. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of

Grant in a full-length seated pose, signed and inscribed in bold black ink, “To Ken and Madeline, with appreciation and affection, Cary G.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

9.25 photo of Hayward, nicely signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Peter, Susan Hayward.” Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 17.25. In very good to fine condition, with a few small surface creases, one of which touches her nose and left cheek. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 87

Stunning signed photo of the legend in her prime 662. Audrey Hepburn.

Lovely glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Audrey Hepburn, an image originally taken by Bud Fraker for Paramount Pictures circa 1954, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

666. How to Marry a Millionaire. Elegant glass lamp base used on screen in several 20th Century-Fox productions between 1939 and 1956, including: How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) with Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, and Lauren Bacall; The Girl Can’t Help It (1956) with Jayne Mansfield; That Night in Rio (1941) with Alice Faye, Don Ameche, and Carmen Miranda; Down Argentine Way (1940) with Betty Grable and Carmen Miranda; and Day-Time Wife (1939) with Tyrone Power and Linda Darnell. The crescent-shaped base measures 8.5˝ tall and 4.25˝ in diameter, and features a dangling black-and-white beaded decoration below the main lamp platform. Etched on the bottom with the studio’s inventory number: “20th C-Fox, 32-2-25416.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a 15.75 x 19.75 display reproducing stills from these five films in which the lamp base is seen. Starting Bid $200

663. Audrey Hepburn. Color 10 x 8

cardstock lobby card portraying Hepburn as Natasha Rostova in the 1956 film War and Peace, signed in felt tip. In fine condition, with a light surface crease in the upper background area. Starting Bid $200

664. Katharine Hepburn.

Gorgeous vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.5 photo of Katharine Hepburn glancing over her shoulder, nicely signed at the top in fountain pen. Affixed to a modern, slightly larger mount.

In very good to fine condition, with some creasing to the right blank background area. Starting Bid $200

667. Vivien Leigh. Vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 6.25 promotional photo of Vivien Leigh as Cleopatra for the 1951 stage production of Antony and Cleopatra, signed in the lower border in fountain pen.

In fine condition, with a trivial crease to the lower left corner tip. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200

665. Harry Houdini. Vintage ink signature, “Houdini,” on an off-white

1.75 x .75 slip affixed to a slightly larger mount. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Rare portrait of March, signed as “Dr. Jekyll” 668. Fredric March. Glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Fredric March as Dr. Henry Jekyll from the 1931 film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint to literary agent and science fiction writer Forrest J Ackerman, “For Forrest, from Dr. Jekyll.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, staple holes to the borders, and two paperclip impressions to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

669. Marx Brothers. At-

tractive set of vintage fountain pen signatures—”Harpo Marx,” “Chico Marx,” and “Groucho”— on individual off-white 4.75 x 2.75 cards with affixed images of the comedians. Matted together with a delightful photo of the Marx Brothers to an overall size of 18 x 14. In overall very good to fine condition, with toning touching the first letter of Harpo’s signature, and all of Chico’s first name. Starting Bid $200

670. Steve McQueen. DS, signed twice, “Steven T. McQueen,” one page, 11 x 8.25, April 9, 1969. Stock certificate issued to McQueen for fifty shares in the Solar Plastics Engineering Company. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint

by McQueen as the company’s president, and signed again on the reverse to transfer the shares. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Halsman captures a young Monroe for LIFE in 1949: ‘Eight Girls Try Out Mixed Emotions’ 671. Marilyn Monroe by Philippe Halsman. Superior,

crystal-clear original vintage glossy 8 x 10 contact sheet print featuring twelve early images of Marilyn Monroe as part of her 20th Century-Fox acting class, taken by portrait photographer Philippe Halsman as part of an assignment for LIFE entitled ‘Eight Girls Try Out Mixed Emotions,’ published in October 1949. Reverse is stamp-dated May 9, 1949, and bears Halsman/LIFE Photo credit stamps.

Monroe appears in the center/lower left of each image, wearing a low-slung white blouse; Lois Maxwell, who would later play Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond series, is at the top left. In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Starting Bid $200

672. Rat Pack. Appealing set of three Rat Pack autographs—an ink signature, “Dean Martin,” on an off-white 4 x 2 sheet; a ballpoint signature, “My Best, Sammy Davis, Jr.,” on a clipped 4.25 x 4.25 magazine page; and a fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Barby—Sincerely, Frank Sinatra,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 sheet. Handsomely matted and framed together with a lighthearted photo of the trio to an overall size of 22.25 x 18.5. In overall very good to fine condition, with some light staining to the Martin slip. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 89

673. Marilyn Monroe. Large vintage ballpoint

signature and inscription, “To Judy, Warmest Wishes, Marilyn Monroe,” on a yellow 5.25 x 3.5 album page.

Desirably matted and framed with a lovely Alfred Eisenstaedt portrait of Monroe to an overall size of 18.25 x 22.25. In fine condition, with some light stains to the right edge, and faint show-through from an unrelated signature on the back. Starting Bid $500

Rare 1953 Photoplay Magazine Gold Medal awarded to Fox for With a Song in My Heart 674. Photoplay Gold Medal Award for With a Song in My Heart. Extremely rare

Photoplay Magazine Gold Medal for the 1952 musical film With a Song in My Heart, measuring 2.5˝ in diameter and weighing 5.5 ounces, stuck from 14K gold by Tiffany’s. The front features the traditional symbolic dramatic masks raised in high relief against laurels and a film reel, encircled by the text, “The Photoplay Magazine Medal.”

The reverse is handsomely engraved: “Presented on behalf of The American Movie-Going Public to Twentieth Century-Fox, Producers of ‘With a Song in My Heart,’ Most Popular Motion Picture for the year 1952.” The medal is marked “Tiffany & Co.” along the lower rim, and bears a “14 Kt Gold” hallmark on the bottom edge. Complete with its original presentation case. This is the studio’s medal, which producer Darryl F. Zanuck presented to the widow of the film’s co-producer, Lamar Trotti, who had passed away in August 1952. In fine condition.

Accompanied by an original menu for the Photoplay Gold Medal Awards Dinner, which was hosted at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 9, 1953, as well as a modern display print showing the Los Angeles Times column about the dinner and images from the event. It was a big night for 20th Century-Fox, as their superstar Marilyn Monroe received a special award and appeared in a memorable gold lamé dress. In addition to the studio winning the gold medal for With a Song in My Heart, its star, Susan Hayward, was recognized as ‘Most Enjoyed Actress’ for her portrayal of Jane Froman in the film. Starting Bid $500 90 |

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The uniform of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, worn on screen by Sir Patrick Stewart

675. Star Trek: Stewart, Patrick. Amazing Starfleet dress uniform worn on screen by Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the popular television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. The maroon and black dress uniform jacket is indicative of the style worn by Stewart in the show’s penultimate sixth season, which ran from September 21, 1992 until June 21, 1993.

The jacket features gold beading at the collar, the left chest features the iconic Starfleet communicator badge, which is Velcro affixed, and the inner liner of the jacket bears the original Paramount tag, which is marked in blue ink, “Patrick.” Additionally, the jacket features a hidden diagonal zipper to the right side, and the upper collar can be folded over and secured in place with a clasp and two snap fasteners. Also included are Stewart’s black trousers with front clasps and zipper, and the inner waistband contains a cloth tag marked “Patrick” in black ink next to a faint blue dot. The jacket is accompanied by the original costumer tag, which is marked “TNG” and lists the show as “Star Trek–Next Gen,” the character as “Picard,” and the actor as “Patrick Stewart,” with the notes section identifying the piece as a “Dress uniform coat.” In overall fine condition.

Provenance: Christie’s, 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection, October 2006; and Julien’s Auctions, Icons & Idols, Hollywood, December 2019. Starting Bid $2500

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Amazing who’s who of vintage Hollywood, highlighted

by Harlow, Disney, Wayne, Garland, and many more!

676. Vintage Hollywood. Unique and impressive vintage autograph book, 7.25 x 9.25, practically bursting with approxi-

mately 800 autographs of Hollywood film stars and other notables from the 1930s and on. The book contains 180 pages, each bearing closely or irregularly trimmed signatures, accompanied by clipped images of the respective celebrity, affixed to front and back sides. Consignor notes that the autographs were obtained by William Boyer Greenwood, who worked as a security guard at one of the Hollywood studios during the 1930s.

Highlights are as follows: Jean Harlow, Walt Disney, John Wayne, Judy Garland, Carole Lombard, Cary Grant, Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin, Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Clara Bow, Al Jolson, Gary Cooper, Will Rogers, Harold Lloyd, Betty Grable, Una Merkel, Joan Crawford, Eddie Cantor, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Edward G. Robinson, Spencer Tracy, James Cagney, George Raft, Charles Starrett, Bill Robinson, Hoot Gibson, Sid Grauman, Paul Muni, Alice Brady, Mary Pickford, Virginia Bruce, Pat O’Brien, Joan Bennett, Gloria Swanson, Ted Healy, Mae West, Dolores Del Rio, Ginger Rogers, Bill Boyd, Johnny Weissmuller, Irving Berlin, Rosiland Russell, Bing Crosby, Joe E. Brown, Fats Waller, Mickey Rooney, Claudette Colbert, John Boles, Harry Carey, Theda Bara, Hattie McDaniel, Leo Carrillo, Lili Damita, Jack Benny, Marlene Dietrich, and many more. Each page is covered with cellophane, which is neatly taped along the top and bottom edges. In overall fine condition, with heavy wear to the covers and spine, and some of the pages detached. Starting Bid $500

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Spectacular portrait of Strange as the monster

680. Orson Welles. Excellent vintage glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of Welles early into his career, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Mr. Wright, Sincerely, Orson Welles.” In fine condition, with trivial loss to the lower right corner tip.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

677. Glenn Strange. Actor

(1899-1973) who, after appearing in a string of westerns, became better known as Frankenstein’s monster after Boris Karloff declined to continue the role. Outstanding glossy 8.25 x 10 promo photo of Strange casting a spooky shadow as Frankenstein’s monster in the 1945 Universal horror film House of Dracula, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Blackie, Good luck always, Glenn.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Strange is uncommon in any form, but very scarce in this character.

Starting Bid $200

678. John Wayne.

Fountain pen signature, “John Wayne,” on an off-white 5.25 x 1.75 sheet clipped from what appears to be a multisigned guest book or album page. Attractively matted with a color photo of ‘The Duke’ and displayed in a modern rustic ‘fence board’ frame to an overall size of 14.5 x 18.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

679. John Wayne. Vin-

tage pencil signature, “John Wayne,” on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting the Hollywood Canteen. The postcard is also signed by other actors and actresses like Walter Abel, Wallace Beery, Helen Broderick, Charles Coburn, and Joan Leslie. In very good to fine condition, with a central vertical fold, old tape stains at the corners, and Wayne’s signature light but legible. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

681. Wizard of Oz: Grapewin, Charley. Vin-

tage 5 x 7 promotional card of Charley Grapewin as Jeeter Lester in the 1941 John Ford film Tobacco Road, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To David, Sincerely, Charley Grapewin, Sometime in 1944.” In fine condition, with some fading to the image.

Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $200

16-year-old Natalie Wood’s twice-signed employment form 682. Natalie Wood. Twice-

signed DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 7, 1955. An employment form filled out entirely in the hand of Natalie Wood in ballpoint, with the 16-year-old actress signing her name at the top and bottom. Sections include: Address (“15036 Valley Vista Blvd.”), Date of Birth (“July 20, 1938”), Place of Birth (“San Francisco, Calif.”), Father’s Name (“Mr. Nicholas S. Gurdin”), and Mother’s Name (“Mrs. Maria S. Gurdin”). At the conclusion, Wood affirms that her general guardian is her mother, who signs below, “Maria S. Gurdin (mother).” In fine condition, with file and staple holes to top. Starting Bid $200

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sports 798. Bobby Fischer.

796. Ty Cobb. Fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Mr. Harley Somers, With My Regards, Ty Cobb,” on an offwhite 5 x 2.5 card. In fine condition, with light soiling, and old adhesive residue on the back. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after ballpoint signature, “Bobby Fischer,” on an off-white 5.75 x 3.25 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

799. Jack Johnson. Scarce original

797. Enzo Ferrari and Niki Lauda. Purple felt tip signature, “Grazie e cordiali saluti, Ferrari,” and a black ink signature, “Niki Lauda,” on the reverse of a 6.25 x 4.5 promotional photo card of Lauda, which is dated May 2, 1974. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

801. NY Yankees: 1962. Official Reach

American League baseball signed in ballpoint on the sweet spot and side panels by 25 members of the 1962 World Series champion New York Yankees team, including: Mickey Mantle (ss), Yogi Berra (ss), Roger Maris (over league stamp), Elston Howard, Tom Tresh, Bill Richardson, Tony Kubek, Bob Turley, Dale Long, Ralph Terry, Phil Linz, Marshall Bridges, John Sain, John Blanchard, Rollie Sheldon, Hector Lopez, Bill Stafford, Ralph Houk, Jim Bouton, Tex Clevenger, Luis Arroyo, Bill Skowron, Jack Reed, Bud Daley, and Clete Boyer. In fine condition, with light blurring to all of the signatures. Starting Bid $200

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circa 1909 poster featuring Jack Johnson as “Champion of the World,” 15.75 x 19.25, featuring him in a fullfigure boxing pose, flanked by one image of his birthplace and another of him driving his car. The printed notice in the lower left corner reads: “Copyright 1909 by Brandt & Scheible.” Professionally linen-backed and in very good to fine condition, with several expertly-repaired tears. Printed shortly after Johnson took the heavyweight crown from Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia at the end of 1908, this is a classic early boxing piece. Starting Bid $200

802. NY Yankees: Mantle and Maris. Vin-

tage circa 1962 ballpoint signatures of Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Bill ‘Moose’ Skowron, and Spud Murray on an off-white 4.75 x 3.75 sheet.

Attractively matted and framed with a photograph of children outside Yankee Stadium to an overall size of 15.5 x 17.75. In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing. Starting Bid $200

804. Babe Ruth. Personal check, 8 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Ruth, “G. H. Ruth,” payable to cash for $225.00, January 15, 1941. Double-matted and framed with a photo of Ruth hammering a homer to an overall size of 15.5 x 21.5. In fine condition, with deterioration to the glossy photo, which could easily be replaced Starting Bid $300

803. Jackie Robinson and Don Newcombe. Vintage pencil signatures, “Jackie Robinson” and “Don Newcombe,” on a light green 5.25 x 4.5 page still held within its original autograph album. Other signatures in the book appear to be those of friends and schoolmates of the original recipient. In fine condition, with faint edge toning. The consignor notes that he personally obtained these signatures circa 1952–53 outside Clearwater Field when the Dodgers played the Phillies in spring training. Starting Bid $200

In 1943, Wooden lists basketball’s “truly great” players

805. John Wooden. ALS signed “John Wooden, Purdue 1932,” two pages, 7.25 x 10.5, Central Junior-Senior High School letterhead, March 12, 1943. Letter to an admirer. In part: “It is very difficult to answer your question as to the three greatest players I have ever seen…

It is hard to compare collegiate and professional players. However, as to all around ability the following players are among the best that I have ever seen or had the privilege of playing with or against…all were truly great. Bob McDermott-Dusquesne, ‘Hank’ Luisetti-Stanford, Charles Hyatt-Pittsburgh, Robert Vandiver-Franklin, ‘Fats’ Jenkins-New York Rens, ‘Stretch’ Murphy-Purdue, John Burch-Dusquesne, Robert KesslerPurdue…those mentioned are or were all truly great players.” The left edge of both pages is affixed to a slip of wallpaper. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and some corner creasing. Three years later, Wooden would begin an incredible 29-year run as head coach of UCLA, coaching such greats as Lew Alcindor and Bill Walton. Starting Bid $200

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animation & comic art Beginning in 1980 with the founding of Collectors Paradise Galleries, Kleiman accumulated one of the most impressive animation art collections in existence, portions of which he generously lent out to animation scholars to continue broadening the world’s understanding and appreciation of this beloved art form. As an animation veteran who has spent his life studying, buying, and selling, Kleiman is eager to branch out and educate the next generation.

853. Epcot Wonders of Life Goofy Statue (Golf) and Concept Drawing. Incredible life-sized statue

of Goofy golfing originally displayed in MetLife’s ‘Wonders of Life’ pavilion at Walt Disney World’s Epcot in Florida from 1989 to 2001. The statue shows Goofy humorously swinging four golf clubs as he prepares to tee off, clad in classic golfing attire: a yellow shirt, green trousers, argyle socks, and a tartan cap. Overall dimensions (including the square base) are 44˝ across the raised clubs, 89˝ tall, and 30˝ deep; the base itself measures 20˝ x 16˝ x 20˝, and the piece weighs approximately 30 lbs. In fine condition. Includes the original framed concept drawing. The statue will be crated and shipped from Florida; the buyer is responsible for all associated costs.

Disney’s ‘Wonders of Life’ pavilion, presented by MetLife, officially opened in Epcot, Walt Disney World, on October 19, 1989. The pavilion’s theme was Life and Health. As part of the 12-year sponsorship contract, MetLife designed a three-story VIP Center to welcome customers, employees with their families, and a lot of VIP visitors. During the design process for the VIP Center, it was decided to commission Walt Disney Imagineering to produce three life-like Goofy statues as decor for the main VIP meeting and dining areas—after all, Goofy was the first Disney character with his own show within Epcot, the multimedia presentation ‘Goofy About Health.’

The first process of the design involved concept sketches and a presentation led by Imagineer Marty Sklar (WDI) to the CEO of MetLife. Three concepts were approved for production: Goofy playing golf, Goofy jumping rope, and Goofy lifting weights. By opening day, the three Goofy statues had been installed—at a cost of of $10,000 each to MetLife—and were ready for visitors.

The first to be hosted by the MetLife CEO at the VIP Center were Disney CEO Michael Eisner and Disney President Frank Wells.

In June of 2001, MetLife ended its contract with Disney and removed equipment and artwork out of the VIP Center. The Goofy statues have been in two private collections until recently, when they were reunited. Starting Bid $1000

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854. Walt D i s n e y.

Large fountain pen signature, “Walt Disney,” on an off-white 6.75 x 1.75 sheet clipped from the close of a letter, which is taped to a slightly larger cardstock backing. In very good to fine condition, with a horizontal fold and diagonal crease. Starting Bid $200

856. Popeye and Swee’Pea production drawing from Sock-a-Bye, Baby. (Fleischer

Studios, 1934) Original production drawing featuring Popeye and Swee’Pea from Sock-a-Bye, Baby, showing the spinach-eating strongman attempting to silence the wailing child. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 11 x 8.5 animation paper, marked “20” in the upper right corner.

Total image measures 6.5 x 6.5. In fine condition. An amusing production drawing that aptly captures the tone of this memorable Popeye short, in which he goes to great lengths in his attempts to get Swee’Pea to go to sleep. Starting Bid $200

857. Color Classics production background from The Kids in the Shoe. (Fleischer Studios, 1935) Original

Color Classics production background from The Kids in the Shoe featuring a brilliant hand-painted landscape with the colorful shoe-turned-house. Accomplished in gouache and airbrush on an 11.25 x 8.25 sheet of illustration board. In fine condition. A positively gorgeous piece, exceptionally vibrant and remarkably vivid for such an early cartoon, which was produced in two-strip Technicolor. Starting Bid $300

855. Yank’em Stadium production background from the Popeye cartoon Let’s You and Him Fight. (Fleischer Studios, 1934) Rare

original hand-painted production background featuring Yank’em Stadium from the Popeye cartoon Let’s You and Him Fight, showing the full exterior of the stadium with the sign: “Big Fight To-Nite, Bluto the Champ vs. Popeye the Sailor.” Accomplished in ink and watercolor on an off-white 9 x 7.5 sheet.

Nicely framed with an engraved plaque to an overall size of 19.5 x 20.5. In fine condition. A beautifully rendered, detailed production background from a classic Popeye theatrical short. Starting Bid $500

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858. Popeye and William Tell production storyboard drawings from Popeye.

(Fleischer Studios, 1940) Scarce original production storyboard drawings featuring Popeye and William Tell from Popeye Meets William Tell, signed at the bottom of the first page in pencil by longtime Fleischer Studios animator Shamus Culhane. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on four sheets of 8.5 x 11 illustration paper, featuring a total of eight panels, each measuring approximately 6.25 x 5. The penultimate panel features the image of Groucho Marx, an interesting addition as Culhane was married to the daughter of Chico Marx. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after production drawing from Mickey’s debut 860. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Steamboat Willie. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1928) Original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from Steamboat Willie, showing the iconic mouse’s head and arms with drum mallets. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, marked “502” in the lower right corner. Image measures 4.25 x 5. In very good to fine condition, with tears to the side edges. During a wonderful musical sequence, Mickey cheerfully opens a bull’s mouth to play percussion on the oversized teeth. A remarkably early and desirable production drawing from the debut of Mickey Mouse, and the first Disney cartoon to feature synchronized sound. Starting Bid $200

859. Mickey and Minnie Mouse production drawings from Plane Crazy. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1928) Original pair of matching production drawings by Ub Iwerks featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse from Plane Crazy, showing the iconic Disney mice in the cockpit of a propeller-driven airplane.

Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on two sheets of untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, marked “364” and “360” in the lower corners. Total character image measures 3 x 2.75, and the plane image measures 9.75 x 4.25. In fine condition, with tiny losses to upper corners.

Plane Crazy was extremely significant in the history of animation, as it marked the creation of Mickey Mouse. The short was co-directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, with Iwerks serving as the main animator. Plane Crazy was a silent film and given a test screening to a theater audience, but failed to pick up a distributor; later in 1928 Disney released Steamboat Willie as a very successful sound cartoon, which is generally considered Mickey’s debut despite being made after Plane Crazy. Starting Bid $300

861. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Steamboat Willie. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1928) Original production drawing of Mickey Mouse from Steamboat Willie, showing the iconic mouse from the waist up with raised drum mallets.

Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, marked “384” in the lower right corner. Image measures 3.5 x 3.75. In fine condition. During a wonderful musical sequence, Mickey cheerfully opens a bull’s mouth to play percussion on the oversized teeth. A remarkably early and desirable production drawing from the debut of Mickey Mouse, and the first Disney cartoon to feature synchronized sound. Starting Bid $200

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Rare production set-up created with elements from two early Mickey shorts

862. Mickey Mouse production cel from Traffic Troubles, with production background from The Picnic. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1930/1931) Original production cel featuring Mickey Mouse from Traffic Troubles (1931), placed on a rare hand-painted production background from The Picnic (1930). The cel shows Mickey driving his automobile, while the background features a lovely prairie scene from a different Mickey cartoon. Cel image measures 4.25 x 3, with a mat opening of 9.5 x 8. Handsomely framed with an engraved plaque to an overall size of 21.5 x 20. In fine condition. An exceptionally rare, early set-up featuring Disney’s beloved character. Starting Bid $1000

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863. Santa’s Elves production key master background set-up from Santa’s Workshop. (Walt Disney Studios, 1932) Outstanding original production key master background set-up featuring an assortment of Santa’s Elves from the classic Silly Symphonies short film Santa’s Workshop, which depicts an incredible wide-angle scene of the interior of Santa’s North Pole workshop, with numerous elves busy at work building toys and an impressive gear system of pulleys and belts for a sanding mechanism. The two cels are placed on an intricately hand-painted production background from the same film. Elf and gear images range in size from .25 x .25 to 7.5 x 5.5, with overall dimensions of 11 x 8.5. In fine condition, with a few pin holes to edges of cels and background, and two instances of paint loss to an elf and can. Silly Symphony was a series of 75 animated short films produced by Walt Disney Productions from 1929 to 1939. Starting Bid $1000

864. Castle production drawing from Giantland. (Walt Disney Studios, 1933) Original production layout drawing featuring the castle from Giantland, portraying the fairy tale setting in extraordinary detail. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper. Image measures 11.25 x 8. Affixed by the top edge to a larger black sheet and in fine condition. This drawing really showcases the fine art of Disney and can be seen at 1:19 into the short, which casts Mickey Mouse in a tale inspired by ‘Jack and the Beanstalk.’ The film was the artistic predecessor to later Disney classics such as Gulliver Mickey (1934), Brave Little Tailor (1938), and Fun and Fancy Free (1947). Starting Bid $200

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865. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck production drawing from The Dognapper. (Walt Disney

867. W. C. Fields production cel from Broken Toys.

Studios, 1934) Original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck from The Dognapper, showing them riding together in a motorbike as they try to rescue Fifi. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, marked “75” in the lower corner.

Image measures 4 x 3.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

(Walt Disney Studios, 1935) Original production cel of W. C. Fields from Broken Toys as part of the Silly Symphonies series, which depicts Fields as a rotund doll holding a cigar and sewing needle. The cel is placed on a matching giclee background. Image measures 6.75 x 7.75, with overall dimensions of 14.25 x 12.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

866. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck publicity cel from Mickey’s Fire Brigade. (Walt Disney Studios, 1935) Original hand-painted publicity

cel featuring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck from Mickey’s Fire Brigade, showing them both in their firemen’s helmets. Mickey’s image measures 3.5 x 4 and Donald Duck measures 2 x 2.5, with a mat opening of 8 x 6. Framed to an overall size of 10.75 x 8.75. A label on the reverse reads: “Donald Duck and Mickey from Walt Disney’s Production ‘Mickey’s Fire Brigade,’ Painted

by Frances Goellert—1935.” In very good condition, with some lifting and losses to paint, and the mat loose from the old frame. Interestingly, the artist, Frances Goellert, was arrested and jailed as a Nazi spy during World War II, for assisting her husband, Dr. Hans Helmut Gros, in sending coded messages to Germany. Starting Bid $300

868. Evil Queen production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1937) Gorgeous original production cel of the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing Queen Grimhilde as she recites from her spell book before her harrowing transformation into a scary witch. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 7.75 x 6.75, with a mat opening of 7.75 x 9.75. Impressively cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 19.75 x 21.75. In fine condition, with some wear and chips to the frame. An exquisite rendering of the Snow White villainess, representing one of the final images of the film in which she appears as the beautiful and overly envious Queen Grimhilde. Starting Bid $500

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869. Snow White production cel with watercolor background by Toby Bluth from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1937) Beautiful original production cel of Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, depicting the young princess leaning over a well during the memorable ‘I’m Wishing’ sequence, the first song featured in the movie, and by extension, the first in the animated canon. The cel has been expertly trimmed and applied to a gorgeous matching watercolor background by Toby Bluth, whose mastery in background artwork can be viewed in the first five feature-length films released by Walt Disney Studios, a list that also includes Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, and Bambi. The Snow White cel measures 5 x 5.5, with a mat opening of 11.5 x 8.5, and the entire work is triple-matted and sealed under Plexiglas to an overall size of 17.25 x 14.25.

In fine condition. A remarkable presentation that captures in delightful fashion one of Disney’s most influential and memorable moments. Starting Bid $500

870. Snow White production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel featuring Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing her in bed at the time she meets the dwarfs. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a woodgrain background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 6.25 x 4.75, with a mat opening of 6.25 x 6.75. Beautifully cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 18. In fine condition.

In this memorable scene, Snow White wakes up to find the seven dwarfs humorously peering over the foot of the bed. Starting Bid $500

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871. Grumpy, Happy, Sneezy, and Sleepy production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Wonderful

original production cel of Grumpy, Happy, Sneezy, and Sleepy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which depicts Grumpy, fresh from his recent bath, wearing a floral crown as the other three dwarfs delight in his frustration.

This splendidly achieved moment occurs at the end of the film’s memorable ‘Bluddle-Uddle-Um-Dum (The Dwarfs’ Washing Song)’ musical sequence. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a color matching giclee background. Total character image measures 10.75 x 8.75, with overall dimensions of 12.25 x 10.25. In fine condition, with some light waviness to cel. Starting Bid $300

872. Wicked Witch production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1937) Terrific original production cel of the Wicked Witch from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, portraying the evil character with a smirk and a bony outstretched finger. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a woodgrain background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 4.5 x 4.55, with a mat opening of 4.75 x 4.5. Attractively cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 16.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

873. The Dwarfs production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Exemplary original

production drawing featuring Grumpy, Dopey, Sneezy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, and Doc from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing them lined up side-by-side. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, stamped “Prod. 2001, Seq. 14J, Scene 29” in the lower left corner, and marked “27” in the lower right. Total image measures 5.5 x 4.5. In fine condition. A scarce, fantastic image of Snow White’s seven diminutive pals. Starting Bid $300

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874. Dopey and bunnies production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cels of Dopey

and two bunnies from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, depicting the youngest dwarf standing in front of two inquisitive rabbits. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Images measure 2.5 x 4.25 (Dopey) and 1.75 x 2 (bunnies), with a mat opening of 5.25 x 5.25. Archivally cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 15.25. The piece has the original Disney label on the reverse. In fine condition, with cracking and lifting to sections of Dopey’s robe. Starting Bid $300

876. Grumpy model drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs signed by Marc Davis. (Walt Disney

875. Grumpy and Doc production cels from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Desirable original production cels of Grumpy and Doc from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, depicting the two dwarfs in attractive full-length profile poses. The cels are placed on a matching giclee background of the dwarf bedroom, as prepared by Walt Disney Productions. Grumpy measures 3.75 x 4.25 and Doc measures 3.75 x 5.25, with overall dimensions of 12.25 x 9.5. Lower right corner of background features a Walt Disney Productions copyright stamp. In fine condition, with some light overall rippling. Starting Bid $200

877. Grumpy production cels from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cels of Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which depicts the surly dwarf in a full-length pose as he stares at himself in a mirror. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Images measure 3 x 5 (Grumpy) and 1.25 x 2.75 (mirror), with a mat opening of 6.25 x 8. Matted and framed to an overall size of 11.25 x 13. In fine condition, with some ripping to cel and light contrast to background, and some wear to frame. Starting Bid $200 104 |

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Studios, 1937) Fantastic original color model drawing featuring Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, signed in the lower corner in pencil, “Marc Davis.” The great drawing shows Grumpy peering at his own reflection, and is stamped on the left side: “Model Drawing: Return to Dot Powers.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, with animation instructions annotated in pencil. Main character image measures 3.5 x 5.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

878. Grumpy production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel of Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which depicts the perpetually peeved dwarf holding his hat in a handsomely colored full-length pose. The cel is placed on a color giclee background from the same film. Image measures 4 x 5, with overall dimensions of 12.75 x 9.75. The cel is marked “116A” in the lower right. In fine condition, with trivial spotting to paint and light rippling to cel. Starting Bid $200

879. Donald Duck production drawing from Clock Cleaners. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1937) Detailed original production concept drawing featuring Donald Duck from Clock Cleaners, showing him standing on a clock’s mainspring and exchanging shouts: “Sez You” and “Sez Me.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper. Total image measures 8.5 x 6.25. In very good to fine condition, with toning to margins and some chipping to edges Starting Bid $200

8 8 1 . D o p e y, Grumpy, and Doc production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs signed by Marc Davis. (Walt Disney

880. Bashful production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1937) Scarce original production cel of Bashful from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which depicts the shy dwarf in a somber full-length pose when he and the other dwarfs grieve over the ‘death’ of Snow White. The cel, which is marked “13” in the lower right, is placed on a matching color giclee background from the same film. Image measures 3.5 x 4.75, with overall dimensions of 13 x 10.25. In fine condition, with rippling and adhesive remnants to edges. Starting Bid $200

882. Snow White production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Studios, 1937) Original production drawing featuring Dopey, Grumpy, and Doc from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, signed in the lower right in pencil, “Marc Davis.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, marked “197” in the lower corner and boasting several annotated animation instructions. Total image measures 6.75 x 4. In fine condition, with some tape residue to reverse edges.

Starting Bid $200

883. Gustaf Tenggren concept drawing of a tree from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1937) Original production concept storyboard drawing attributed to Gustaf Tenggren, featuring an anthropomorphized tree from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on a 6.25 x 4.5 sheet.

Matted and framed with a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 13.5 x 14.5. In fine condition. A noted Swedish-American artist, Tenggren was a chief illustrator for The Walt Disney Company in the late 1930s before moving on to work on children’s Little Golden Books. Some of the films he worked on were Snow White, Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Bambi. Starting Bid $

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production drawing featuring Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing her holding the poisoned apple that sends her into a deep sleep. The fabulous drawing boasts numerous annotations in red pencil to the figure’s right. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on animation paper, stamped “Prod. 2001, Seq. 14F, Scene 5” in the lower left corner, and marked “18” in the lower right. Image measures 4.25 x 5.75, with a mat opening of 11.5 x 9.5. Impressively framed with an engraved plaque to an overall size of 23.75 x 24.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

884. Bashful and birds production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Dramatic, amazingly detailed original production drawing featuring Bashful from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing him being dragged by birds as the forest animals encourage him to pursue the Old Hag. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, stamped “2001 14B 13” in the lower left and marked “15” in the lower right corner. Total image measures 8.5 x 4.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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885. Snow White production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production drawing featuring Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing her holding a pie made for Grumpy. A notation to the right reads: “Use roughs for action & timing on pie.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, stamped “Prod. 2001, Seq. 13A, Scene 8” in the lower left, and marked “64” in the lower right corner.

Image measures 3 x 5. In fine condition, with toning to perimeter. Starting Bid $200

886. Grumpy production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1937) Original production drawing featuring Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing him with a pickaxe during a mining sequence. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, stamped “Prod. 2001, Seq. 4, Scene 3” in the lower left, and marked “38” in the lower right corner. Image measures 4.5 x 4.5. In fine condition. An ideal full-figure pose of one of Snow White’s seven dwarfs. Starting Bid $200

887. Grumpy production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1937) Large original production drawing featuring Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing him in an angry full-figure pose. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, stamped “2001 10A 25” in the lower left corner, and marked “4 1/2” in the lower right. Image measures 4 x 6.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

889. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Brave Little Tailor.

888. Mickey Mouse production cel from Brave Little Tailor. (Walt Disney Studios, 1938) Original production cel

featuring Mickey Mouse from Brave Little Tailor, showing the character in his Middle Age tailor’s outfit leaning on a large pair of scissors in a splendid full-length pose. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a woodgrain background as prepared

by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 3.25 x 4.5, with a mat opening of 6.25 x 6.5. Matted to an overall size of 10 x 12, with reverse bearing the original Walt Disney Enterprises label. In fine condition, with light rippling and a small area of lifting, and some toning to mat. Starting Bid $300

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(Walt Disney Studios, 1938) Original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from Brave Little Tailor, showing the mouse in his medieval attire. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on 11.75 x 9.75 animation paper, stamped “Art Props RM14 Sc. 25” and marked “34” in the lower right corner. Image measures 4.25 x 4.5. Matted to an overall size of 15.25 x 12.25. In fine condition, with surface loss around the edges of the mat. Brave Little Tailor was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1939, but lost to Disney’s own Ferdinand the Bull. Starting Bid $200

Pinocchio plays with fire— a beautifully detailed production set-up from the classic Disney film

890. Pinocchio, Geppetto, and Figaro production key master background set-up from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production key master background set-up featuring Pinocchio, Geppetto, and Figaro from Pinocchio, showing the elderly woodworker as he rushes to extinguish a flame on Pinocchio’s finger, with Figaro observing from a shelf in the background. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted production background from the same film.

Images measure 10.5 x 9.5 (Geppetto and Pinocchio) and 2.25 x 2 (Figaro), with a mat opening of 15 x 10.75. Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 27 x 22.75. In fine condition.

Only moments after becoming a boy-puppet, Pinocchio, entranced by a flickering candle flame, sets his finger on fire, causing Geppetto to frantically run around the room before finally submerging the flame in Cleo’s fish bowl. The sequence also features one of the film’s more notable ‘goofs,’ with Geppetto’s red nightcap disappearing and reappearing as he dashes about. An incredibly impressive display piece from early in the film, augmented furthermore by its uncommon pose and a richly detailed background—certainly among the very finest Pinocchio celluloids we have offered. Starting Bid $2000

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Amazing multi-cel display of Pinocchio, a post-puff sequence from Pleasure Island

891. Pinocchio production cels from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Extremely rare display of four original

production cels of Pinocchio from the classic animated film of the same name, depicting the boy puppet as he reels from the effects of his first cigar, showing in brilliant sequence Pinocchio gulping the smoke, his eyes watering over, and his complexion changing in color from purple to a sickly green. Each cel is placed on an airbrushed background. The cel images range in size from 3.25 x 6.5 to 4.25 x 6.25, with each mat opening measuring 7.5 x 7.5. Attractively triple-matted to an overall size of 21 x 21. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $1000

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892. Gustaf Tenggren concept storyboard of a village from Pinocchio.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original concept storyboard featuring the quaint Italian village from Pinocchio, showing the town’s distinct architecture and mountaintop setting. Accomplished in graphite on an off-white 7.5 x 7.25 sheet, signed near the bottom in pencil, “Tenggren.” Handsomely double-matted with an engraved plaque to an overall size of 14.75 x 14.75. In fine condition. A noted Swedish-American artist, Tenggren was a chief illustrator for The Walt Disney Company in the late 1930s before moving on to work on children’s Little Golden Books. Some of the films he worked on were Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Bambi. A highly sought-after concept piece from the development of a Disney classic, drawn by a famous artist. Starting Bid $500

893. Mickey Mouse concept painting from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios,

1940) Original concept painting of Mickey Mouse from the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ segment of Fantasia, which shows the worried wizard-to-be wearing the magical hat of Sorcerer Yen Sid as he heads into an open door with the aim of stopping his water-carrying broom once and for all. Accomplished in gouache on black 9.25 x 7.25 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. Starting Bid $500

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894. Mickey Mouse concept painting from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original concept painting of Mickey Mouse from the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ segment of Fantasia, which shows the young wizard-to-be during his magical dream sequence: standing atop a pinnacle and wearing the mystical hat of the Sorcerer Yen Sid as he commands the stars and planets to dance across the heavens with the wave of his hands.

Accomplished in gouache on black 9 x 7.5 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. A brilliant depiction of Mickey at his most powerful! Starting Bid $500

896. Jiminy Cricket production cel from Pinocchio.

895. Pinocchio and Cossack puppets production cel from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Rare original production cel of Pinocchio and a group of Cossack marionettes from Pinocchio, which shows the boy-puppet surrounded by several strung soldier puppets during the memorable ‘I’ve Got No Strings’ musical sequence. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Total character image measures 7.25 x 7.75, which fills the entirety of the mat opening. Handsomely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 16.5. The piece has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse. In fine condition, with some slight toning to paint and wear to reverse label.

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(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Attractive original production cel of Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, which depicts the good-hearted cricket wearing his solid gold badge, a reward from the Blue Fairy who certifies him as an official conscience at the end of the film. The cel, which is marked “14” in the lower right, is placed on a matching giclee background from the same film.

Image measures 3.75 x 4.25, with overall dimensions of 13 x 10.5. In fine condition, with light rippling. Starting Bid $300

Horsing around underwater with Pinocchio

897. Pinocchio and Seahorses production cel from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Remarkable original production cel of Pinocchio and a small herd of seahorses from Pinocchio, which depicts the boy-puppet underwater with donkey ears, conversing with various sea creatures and searching the ocean floor for Geppetto, Figaro, and Cleo, all of whom are trapped in the belly of the massive sperm whale Monstro. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Pinocchio measures 5.25 x 5.5 and the seahorses each approximately measure .5 x 1, with a mat opening of 7.75Ë? in diameter. Matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 15.75. The piece has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse, which bears an affixed gallery label inscribed and dated to Christmas 1940.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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898. Yen Sid storyboard drawing from Fantasia.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original storyboard drawing featuring Yen Sid from Fantasia, showing the powerful sorcerer casting a spell while wearing his magic hat. Accomplished in graphite on a trimmed 7.5 x 5.75 sheet.

Mounted to an overall size of 9.5 x 8. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

899. Pinocchio production cel from Pinocchio.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cel featuring Pinocchio from Pinocchio, showing the boy puppy carrying a bright red apple. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a handpainted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 1.75 x 2, with a mat opening of 3.25 x 3.75. Matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

901. Chernabog production drawing from Fantasia.

900. Hyacinth Hippo production cel from Fantasia.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cel of Hyacinth Hippo from Fantasia, which depicts the lovely hippopotamus dancing during the ‘Dance of the Hours’ sequence. The cel is taped to a matching giclee background. Image measures 3.25 x 4.75, with overall dimensions of 14 x 12. The lower right corner is marked “5.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

902. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Fantasia signed

by Marc Davis.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from Fantasia, showing him in his magic hat during the memorable ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ sequence. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, stamped “2004 7.0 33.1” in the lower corner. Image measures 4.75 x 6. In fine condition, with some small losses and tape remnants to edges. A fantastic, full-figure production drawing from an iconic Disney film. Starting Bid $200

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(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production drawing of the Chernabog from Fantasia, showing the imposing demon with arms folded and wings spread wide during the terrifying ‘Night on Bald Mountain’ sequence. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, marked “332” in the lower corner.

Image measures 8 x 10.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

903. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Fantasia. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1940) Fantastic original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from Fantasia, showing him in his robe and wizard’s hat in the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ sequence. Accomplished in graphite on 12 x 9.75 animation paper, stamped “2004 7.0 55.0” in the lower left corner, and marked “D4A” in the lower right. Image measures 4 x 6.25. In fine condition, with a slightly irregularly trimmed bottom edge. An ideal, full-figure drawing from an iconic animated Disney film.Starting Bid $200

904. Chernabog production drawing from Fantasia.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production drawing of the Chernabog from Fantasia, showing the imposing winged demon during the terrifying ‘Night on Bald Mountain’ sequence. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, marked “61” in the lower corner. Image measures 8.5 x 11. In fine condition. A ferociously large drawing of Vladimir Tytla’s greatest creation. Starting Bid $200

Courvoisier set-up of sleepy Cleo from Pinocchio 905. Cleo production cel from Pinocchio. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1940) Beautiful original production cel of Cleo from Pinocchio, which shows the goldfish sleeping soundly in her little castle. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a gorgeous airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 2.25 x 2.75, with a mat opening of 7 x 6. Double-matted to an overall size of 13 x 12.2.5. The piece has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse, which reads: “This is an original painting on celluloid, actually used in the Walt Disney Production of Pinocchio.” In fine condition, with some spotting to background.

Starting Bid $200

907. Chernabog production drawing from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios,

1940) Original production drawing featuring Chernabog from Fantasia, showing the imposing demon with wings spread wide during the terrifying ‘Night on Bald Mountain’ sequence. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, marked “110” in the lower corner. Image measures 10.5 x 8. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

906. Pinocchio production drawing from Pinocchio. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1940) Original production drawing featuring Pinocchio from Pinocchio, showing the boy puppet in a seated pose. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, stamped in the lower right, “Prod. 2003, Seq. 1.5, Scene 26.3.” Image measures 3.5 x 5.75. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

On the links with Mickey, a key master background set-up from Canine Caddy

908. Mickey Mouse production master background set-up from Canine Caddy. (Walt Disney Studios, 1941)

Incredible original production key master background set-up featuring Mickey Mouse from Canine Caddy, which depicts Mickey lining up a swing with his golf club. The cel is placed on a hand-painted master background of the golf course.

Image measures 9.75 x 5.25, with a mat opening of 10.75 x 8. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 17. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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909. Dumbo, Timothy Q. Mouse, and Crows production cel from Dumbo. (Walt Disney Studios, 1941) Superb original production cel of Dumbo, Timothy Q. Mouse, and the crows Fats, Deacon, Dopey, Specks, and Jim Crow from Dumbo, which depicts the young elephant perched on telephone wire and holding the ‘magic feather’ with Timothy and the crows seated on his head; this particularly memorable scene comes from the closing moments of the ‘When I See an Elephant Fly’ musical sequence. The cel has been applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale, with the encircled Walt Disney Productions “WDP” stamped in the lower left corner. Total character image measures 10 x 5.75, with a mat opening of 10 x 8. Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 18.5; window to frame backing reveals the Disney Courvoisier Galleries label, which reads: “This is an actual original painting on celluloid, actually used in the Walt Disney Production of Dumbo, the Circus Elephant. It is one of a select few that have been released to art collectors. The remainder have been destroyed. Of this series only 22 available.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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910. Walt Disney signed Donald Duck production cel from Old MacDonald Duck. (Walt Disney Studios, 1941) Original production

cel of Donald Duck from the animated short film Old MacDonald Duck, signed and inscribed on the mat in green crayon, “To Milton Bernstein, My Best Wishes, Walt Disney,” with the encircled Walt Disney Productions “WDP” stamped above and the cel title to left side, “Donald.” The cel, which depicts Donald Duck holding a stool and a straw hat as he is being harassed by a bumblebee, has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale.

Image measures 4.75 x 4.25, with a mat opening of 7.5 x 6.75. In very good to fine condition, with spotting and toning to paint, a puncture and some creasing to left side of mat, and light scattered staining to mat, some of which affects the signature; in spite of its flaws, this remains a highly attractive and vibrantly colored cel with a bold Walt Disney autograph.

Starting Bid $300

911. Dumbo production drawing from Dumbo.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1941) Original production drawing featuring the bigeared Dumbo from Dumbo, boasting numerous annotations associated with the black and gray colors to be used for character. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, stamped along the bottom, “2006 19.2 13.0” and marked “A-25” in the lower right corner. Image measures 7 x 5.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

913. Donald Duck and Black Pete production cels from Donald Gets Drafted. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1942) Fantastic original production cels of Donald Duck and Black Pete from the Disney short Donald Gets Drafted, which shows the burly Drill Sergeant preparing to accost Private Donald, whose rifle has managed to find its way through his sleeves. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale, with the encircled Walt Disney Productions “WDP” stamped in the lower left corner. Black Pete measures 4.25 x 5 and Donald measures 5 x 3.25, with a mat opening of 10.75 x 7.25. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 14.75, with the reverse of frame bearing the affixed Walt Disney Productions label. In fine condition, with some curling to cel and adhesive remnants to right edge Starting Bid $200

914. Bambi production drawing from Bambi signed by Marc Davis. (Walt

912. Mickey Mouse concept drawing from Orphan’s Benefit. (Walt Disney Studios, 1941) Original concept draw-

ing featuring Mickey Mouse from Orphan’s Benefit, showing him playing a piano. Accomplished in graphite on 12 x 10 waxed animation paper. In fine condition, with toning to the borders. Bid $200

Disney Studios, 1942) Original production drawing featuring Bambi from Bambi, signed in pencil, “Marc Davis.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, marked “104” in the lower corner. Image measures 3.25 x 4.25. In fine condition. A great full-figure portrayal of the young fawn. Starting Bid $200

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916. Minnie Mouse and Figaro production cel from Bath Day. (Walt Dis-

915. Miss Bunny production cel from Bambi.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1942) Original production cel of Miss Bunny from Bambi, which depicts the romantic interest of Thumper in a cute full-length pose. The cel is taped to an attractive hand-painted custom background prepared in the 2000s. Image measures 2.5 x 2.75, with overall dimensions of 13.25 x 11. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

917. Huey, Dewey, and Louie key master background title card from Straight Shooters. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1947) Amazing original key master background title card for the Donald Duck short Straight Shooters, which shows the title in bright yellow lettering against a matching hand-painted production background of Huey, Dewey, and Louie aiming their rifles at shooting gallery ducks. The title measures 8 x 4, with a mat opening of 15 x 11.5. Impressively cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 27 x 23.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

919. Cinderella production cel from Cinderella. (Walt Disney Studios, 1950) Original production cel from Cinderella, which depicts the title character as a scullery maid in a fulllength walking pose. The cel has been trimmed to an overall size of 1.5 x 3.25, and applied to a larger cel measuring 15.5 x 11.25. The cel is placed on a color laser background from the same film. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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ney Studios, 1946) Attractive original production cel featuring Minnie Mouse and Figaro from Bath Day, which shows Mickey’s darling attempting to give Pinocchio’s beloved feline a much-needed soak. The cel is placed on a matching giclee background. Total character image measures 5.25 x 5.75, with overall dimensions of 14 x 8.5. In fine condition. A particularly amusing scene from a decidedly uncommon Disney short. Starting Bid $200

918. The Headless Horseman production cel from The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1949) Original production cel of the Headless Horseman from The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, which depicts the famed figure of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow feverishly riding his black steed with his sword raised high. Image measures 5.75 x 6.5, with overall dimensions of 16 x 12.5. The lower right corner is marked “6.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Extraordinary trio of color model drawings for Cinderella’s coach

920. Cinderella’s Pumpkin Coach production color model drawings from Cinderella.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1950) Superb grouping of three original production color model drawings featuring Cinderella’s Pumpkin Coach from Cinderella. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on animation paper ranging in size from 15 x 12.5 to 24.25 x 12.5, all stamped “Color Model, Return to Color Department” at the bottom. Drawings include the “Coach to Pumpkin” transformation with Cinderella seen inside (image size of 13 x 10), the coachman riding in front (image size of 5.25 x 3.75), and the horses pulling the carriage (image size of 16.5 x 6). All are marked in the lower corners, “Production No. 2063, Seq. No. 04.1, Sc. No. 82,” and are heavily annotated with color information. In overall fine condition, with a few small edge tears and losses. Starting Bid $200

Mary Blair’s vivid portrayal of the Headless Horseman’s midnight ride

921. Mary Blair concept painting of the Headless Horseman from The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1949) Exceptional original concept painting by Mary Blair featuring the Headless Horseman from the ‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ segment of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, dramatically showing him racing through the woods atop his black horse. The Headless Horseman’s dark cape flutters behind him as he threateningly raises his sword over his body. Accomplished in tempera on 8.5 x 6.5 artist’s board. Beautifully triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 15. In fine condition. Accompanied by an official 19 x 15.5 Disney artist’s proof giclee of this image published in 2007, numbered AP 1/15. Starting Bid $500

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‘Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo’—Cinderella receives her elegant coach

922. Mary Blair concept painting of Cinderella and Fairy Godmother from Cinderella. (Walt Disney Studios,

1950) Gorgeous original concept painting by Mary Blair featuring Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother from Cinderella, showing the ‘Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo’ song sequence as the godmother turns a pumpkin into a gleaming royal coach. Vividly cast in shades of blue and white against a moonlit sky, the glowing new coach dominates the center of the painting, with Cinderella, her dog Bruno, and three mice-turned-horses looking on as the fairy godmother casts her magical spell. Accomplished in tempera and watercolor on a 10 x 9.25 illustration board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. A masterful piece of conceptual artwork representing one of Cinderella’s most memorable scenes. Starting Bid $1000

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923. Mary Blair concept storyboard painting of Cinderella’s coach from Cinderella. (Walt Disney Studios, 1950) Brilliant original concept storyboard painting by Mary Blair featuring the coach from Cinderella, showing the magical horsedrawn carriage traveling away from the royal palace mere moments after the stroke of midnight. The large painting shows the moonlit coach with its driver and four white horses rushing over a bright purple bridge, with the water of the river below casting reflections of the overhead stars and full moon. Accomplished in tempera and watercolor on an 19.75 x 8.5 illustration board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. A stylish oversized piece from the hand of one of Disney’s master concept painters. Starting Bid $1000

924. Mary Blair concept storyboard painting of Alice from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt Disney Studios, 1951) Vibrant original concept storyboard painting by Mary Blair featuring Alice from Alice in Wonderland, which depicts the instantly recognizable title character in her blue dress from an aerial viewpoint, showing her seated in tremendous size after growing high above the canopy of Tulgey Wood. The painting is rendered with an array of lush and verdant greens, while offering an entirely unique perspective and scenario not found in the final Disney product. Accomplished in tempera and watercolor on a 19.25 x 8.75 illustration board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. A beautiful panorama storyboard from the classic Disney fantasy. Starting Bid $1000 www.RRAuction.com | 119

The creatures of Wonderland—a menagerie of 25 original production cels 925. Alice in Wonderland Collection of (25) Production Cels.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1951) Extraordinary collection of 25 original production cels from Alice in Wonderland, celebrating the rich diversity of memorable characters found in the adored Disney classic.

The character cels, which range in size from 2.25 x 2 to 9 x 11, are as follows: Accordion Owl; Alice (2.75 x 5); Alice’s Sister; Bill the Lizard; Breadand-Butterflies and Tulips; Broom Dog; Cheshire Cat (6.5 x 4.75); Credits for Voice Cast; Dinah; Dodo; Dog-Caterpillar and Cat-erpillar with Flowers; Hedgehog; Hyacinth; Lily; Mad Hatter and March Hare (3.25 x 7 and 3.25 x 6.5); March Hare; Mome Raths; Mother Bird; Pencil Bird; The Queen and King of Hearts (5.25 x 7 and 3 x 2.25); Shovel Bird; Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum (5.25 x 5); The Walrus and the Carpenter; White Rabbit with Watch; and the White Rose. Each character cel is matted, and all but two are framed, to sizes ranging from 8.75 x 11 to 22.75 x 18.75.

The majority of the cel backgrounds are either plain or of the airbrushed variety, however, the Alice cel is placed on a custom prepared hand-painted background, and Alice’s Sister cel is placed on a matching hand-painted background that also includes the original mat with Walt Disney seal. Additionally, the mat for the Dodo cel is signed in black felt tip by esteemed Disney animators Marc Davis, Frank Thomas, and Ollie Johnston, with the latter two also signing the mat for the purple Hedgehog cel. In overall fine condition, with some instances of lifting and cracking to the paint, most notably to the Mother Bird and Cat-erpiller cels. Accompanied by a third printing of the Gold Key comic book for Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, and a hardcover copy of the Golden Press book Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland: A Big Golden Book.

Despite initially earning lukewarm reviews, Alice in Wonderland has garnered a huge following as one of the more unusual, psychedelic, and atypical films of the Disney canon. The task of bringing the odd and anthropomorphic creatures of Lewis Carroll’s Alice stories to life was an essential first step for Walt Disney. But when the idea of emulating Sir John Tenniel’s original illustrations proved too difficult to animate, he chose the conceptual drawings of background artist Mary Blair to bring Wonderland to bold and vivid life. As a result, Alice’s encounters with Wonderland’s assortment of peculiar residents, both helpful and otherwise, raised the creative bar for all future Disney works, a challenge perhaps only matched by Tim Burton’s live-action adaptation from 2010. An unprecedented assemblage of production cels honoring one of Disney’s most original and influential films. Starting Bid $5000

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Alice in Wonderland’s White Rabbit dashes down a curvy corridor 926. White Rabbit production cel from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1951) Original production cel and production background featuring the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, showing the iconic character dashing down a topsy-turvy hallway while holding his stopwatch and umbrella. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a beautiful hand-painted production background from the film. Image measures 3.5 x 4.25, with a mat opening of 14.5 x 11. Framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 19. In fine condition. An exemplary piece depicting a very rare and highly desirable Alice in Wonderland character, exquisitely displayed against a perfect hand-painted background.

Starting Bid $500

Alice picks apples in the woods of Wonderland 927. Mary Blair concept painting of Alice from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt Disney Studios, 1951) Unusual original concept painting by Mary Blair of Alice picking apples in the perplexing Tulgey Wood of Alice in Wonderland. Accomplished in tempera on 10 x 9 artist’s board, the scene depicts Alice in her blue-and-white dress under the bough of a bright pink tree. Alice, who has picked a red apple from one of its branches, inspects the fruit and its buggy inhabitant—a green worm with large eyes and an umbrella.

Alice’s amazed look and the eerie forest background lends the painting an atmosphere both odd and arresting, blending light and dark and the normal and the surreal in a manner made famous by the classic 1951 fantasy.

In fine condition, with tack holes to corners and some soiling to borders.

Starting Bid $500

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The Cheshire Cat of Wonderland 928. Cheshire Cat production drawing from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1951) Fantastic original production drawing of the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland, depicting the magical feline in a large and assertive full-length pose. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, which is marked “57� in the lower right corner. Image measures 12.25 x 8.25. In fine condition, with a few wrinkles.

Among the most desirable of all Disney characters, the Cheshire Cat is even more rare in production drawings, with this example elevated by both its great size and pose. Starting Bid $500

929. Alice, Queen of Hearts, and Caterpillar production cels from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt Disney Studios, 1951) Excellent

assemblage of three original production cels from Alice in Wonderland, featuring beautiful, vibrantly colored images of Alice (5.25 x 6.25), the Queen of Hearts (6.25 x 6.5), and the Caterpillar (6.25 x 4.75). The cels are double-matted and framed together without glass to an overall size of 24.5 x 14.25. In overall fine condition, with a closely trimmed top edge to the Queen cel. A delightful assortment of Wonderland characters in choice, colorful poses. Starting Bid $300

930. Alice production cel from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt Disney Studios, 1951) Wonderful original production cel from Alice in Wonderland, which shows the beloved title character in a large and worrisome pose. The cel is slightly trimmed to 15.5 x 11.5. Image measures 5.75 x 8.25. In fine condition. A beautiful depiction of Alice, made all the more desirable by its bright colors and uncommonly large size. Starting Bid $200

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Flying lessons over London with Peter Pan 931. Mary Blair concept painting of Big Ben from Peter Pan.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1953) Beautiful original concept painting by Mary Blair of Peter Pan and the Darling children of Wendy, John, and Michael soaring over London en route to the island of Never Land. Accomplished in tempera and watercolor on a 9.75 x 8.75 illustration board, the scene wonderfully portrays the moment that Peter and Tinker Bell teach the Darling children to fly, leading them on a starry night over rooftops and bridges before coming to rest on the minute hand of Big Ben. The scene is exquisitely captured with various elements of light: the shine of a full moon, the glow of the Big Ben clock, and the soft twinkle of several distant stars. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners and some soiling to borders. Starting Bid $500

932. Captain Hook and Wendy Darling production cels and master background from Peter Pan. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1953) Superb original production cels of Captain Hook and Wendy Darling from Peter Pan, which depicts the excited Neverland pirate on the deck of his notorious ship, the Jolly Roger, while his young captive, Wendy, having refused to join his crew, prepares to walk the plank…and fall into the arms of her friend and secret savior, Peter Pan. The cels are placed on a wonderful hand-painted master background of the ship’s deck. Captain Hook measures 4.75 x 8, and Wendy measures 1.25 x 4.5, with overall dimensions of 19 x 14. Matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition, with some paint loss to the dastardly pirate’s hook. Starting Bid $300

933. Captain Hook production cel from Peter Pan.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1953) Vibrantly colored original production cel of Captain Hook from Peter Pan, depicting the infamous pirate captain of the brig Jolly Roger in an angry half-length pose with a dual cigar holder. The cel is placed on a color copy background from the Walt Disney Company.

Captain Hook measures 5.75 x 6, with overall dimensions of 14.25 x 11.75. Matted to an overall size of 16.5 x 14. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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937. Captain Hook production cel from Peter Pan.

934. Tinker Bell production cel from Peter Pan. (Walt Disney Studios, 1953) Original production cel featuring Tinker Bell from Peter Pan, showing the diminutive winged fairy in a large full-figure pose. The cel is placed on a solid white background. Image measures 4 x 6.75, with a mat opening of 13.5 x 10.5. Framed to an overall size of 20 x 17. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

(Walt Disney Studios, 1953) Highly appealing original production cel of Captain Hook from Peter Pan, which depicts the notorious Neverland pirate and captain of the brig Jolly Roger in an aggressive closeup pose during his famous sword fight with Peter Pan. Hook measures 9 x 9.5.

Triple-matted to an overall size of 16.25 x 17.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

936. Nana production cel and production background from Peter Pan. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1953) Original production cel and production background featuring Nana from Peter Pan, showing the Darling family’s St. Bernard outside against a brick wall after being dragged out of their house. The cel is placed on a hand-painted production background from the same film. Character image measures 5.5 x 7, with overall dimensions of 12 x 10. The lower corner of the background is marked in pencil, “2074, Sc. 112, Seq. 1.” In fine condition, with tape along the reverse edges of the background. A superb production set-up featuring an uncommon Peter Pan character. Starting Bid $200

935. Mary Blair concept painting of Native American villages from Peter Pan. (Walt Disney Studios, 1953)

Magnificent original concept storyboard painting by Mary Blair that features a remote Native American village in Peter Pan, depicting a nighttime view of the Neverland tribe’s open cliffside quarters. From the perspective of a forest observer, the scene portrays a cluster of large painted tipis, its interior illuminated by firelight and revealing a group of Indians and a central totem pole designed in the shape of an eagle. The painting, achieved mainly with subtle earth-tone coloring, focuses sharply on a yellow full moon and the bright and secret ceremony below. Accomplished in tempera and watercolor on a 15 x 10.75 illustration board, which is marked in the lower border, “1 and 2.” In overall fine condition, with wear to edges.

Starting Bid $200

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938. Tinker Bell production drawing from Peter Pan signed by Marc Davis. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1953) Original production drawing featuring Tinker Bell from Peter Pan, signed in pencil, “Marc Davis.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, marked “12” in the lower corner. Image measures 6.25 x 5.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

939. Eyvind Earle concept painting of a Native American village from Peter Pan. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1953) Beautiful original concept painting of a Native American village by Eyvind Earle for Peter Pan. The scene depicts the Neverland tribe’s quarters at the edge of a cliff: a trail leading to a small cluster of tipis and an eagleshaped totem pole, a pinkened sky with the rising sun and gusts of wind, and a foreground of spindly, pointed treetops.

The result is a distant and simplistic view of the Indian homestead, characterized by its calmness and inviting colors, the start of a new day in Neverland. Accomplished in tempera on an 8 x 6 illustration board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. Starting Bid $

941. Lady and Tramp production cels from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Wonderful

original production cels of the title stars from the Disney classic Lady and the Tramp, showing the two romantic canines in memorable up-close poses. The Lady image measures 6.25 x 5.75, with a mat opening of 8.75 x 7; and the Tramp image measures 8.25 x 6.5, with a mat opening of 9 x 6.5.

The cels are individually triple-matted and framed together to an overall size of 16 x 14 and 17 x 14.5. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $300

A romantic horse-drawn date from Lady and the Tramp, as imagined by the great Eyvind Earle

940. Eyvind Earle concept storyboard painting from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Exquisite original concept painting by Eyvind Earle for Lady and the Tramp, which depicts the title canines hitching a ride on the back of a horse-drawn carriage as it rolls through Lady’s wealthy neighborhood. The elaborate, detailed background features a row of trees and a line of ‘painted lady’ Victorian homes against a dusk blue sky; this beautifully realized moment begins Lady and Tramp’s wonderful date that culminates in the romantic ‘Bella Notte’ sequence. Accomplished in gouache on 20 x 8 artist’s board, signed in the lower right corner by Earle. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners, a mark to right side, a couple faint scuffs to lower section, and some surface loss to back of board. Disney artist Eyvind Earle, who later became Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, created almost 50 miniature concept sketches for the ‘Bella Notte’ sequence and was a key contributor to the classic film. Starting Bid $1000

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942. Tramp and Policeman production cel from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Origi-

nal production cels of Tramp and a policeman from Lady and the Tramp, which depicts the stray mongrel smiling up at the befuddled officer. The Tramp cel has been trimmed and applied to the policeman cel, which measures 15.5 x 12.5, and has been placed on a matching giclee background of a sidewalk. Character images measure 4.75 x 8.25 (policeman) and 3.75 x 5 (Tramp). Matted to an overall size of 17 x 13. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

943. Christmas background painting and title cel from the Walt Disney Presents ‘From All of Us to All of You’ Special. (Walt Disney Studios, 1958) Rare original

overlay background painting and title cel from the Walt Disney Presents television Christmas special, ‘From All of Us to All of You,’ which depicts a fireplace mantle with Christmas card, holly, upper mirror frame, and a large red candle. Accomplished in tempera on an untrimmed 16 x 12.5 animation cel, which is placed over a matching giclee print of Walt Disney as he appeared on the show. Bottom right corner of cel marked, “5838, Act I Sc2 M1.” In fine condition, with a few tiny specks of paint loss. Starting Bid $200

The classic Disney castle

944. Eyvind Earle concept storyboard painting from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Magnificent

original concept painting by Eyvind Earle for Sleeping Beauty, which depicts in mesmerizing detail the film’s iconic castle from high atop the countryside. From the perspective of a distant observer emerging from a forest, the castle and the surrounding town and farmland combine beautifully as an engrossing fairy tale vista, with the immense white castle and its flag-tipped towers captured brilliantly against the bright blue sky. Accomplished in gouache on 20 x 8.5 artist’s board, signed in the lower right corner by Earle. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners and some surface loss to back of board. A simply mesmerizing depiction of the Sleeping Beauty castle from the beginning of the film, captured brilliantly by Earle with his trademark square trees and marvelous use of space and color. Starting Bid $1000

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Stunning panoramic master set-up of Maleficent and her loyal raven

945. Maleficent and Diablo the Raven production cels and super panorama background from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Original production cels and super panorama master background featuring Maleficent

and Diablo the Raven from Sleeping Beauty, which depicts the sorceress on a staircase inside her castle as Diablo soars through an open window. The cels have been trimmed to image and applied to a vivid hand-painted production master pan background attributed to Eyvind Earle and his staff. Maleficent measures 6 x 6.25 and Diablo measures 2.5 x 1, with overall dimensions of 36 x 13.5. In fine condition. A superb display piece from the classic Disney film. Starting Bid $1000

From on high, Maleficent prepares for battle

946. Eyvind Earle concept storyboard painting of Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Striking original concept storyboard painting by Eyvind Earle for Sleeping Beauty, portraying the powerful sorceress Maleficent atop a castle tower as she prepares to transform into a gigantic dragon. In true Earle form, the scene is deftly and vividly realized, depicting the film’s arch villainess with her green scepter as she conjures her magic below a dark and glowing sky; the surrounding spires and toothy towers, adorned with twisted vine and spiky thorn, stand guard like great stone sentries.

Accomplished in gouache on 26.25 x 8.25 artist’s board, with Earle signing in light green paint in the lower right corner. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. Disney artist Eyvind Earle was Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, and Disney gave him a significant amount of freedom in designing the settings and selecting colors for the film. Earle also painted the majority of the backgrounds himself, and his stylistic influence is readily apparent in the final product. A sensational depiction of the ‘Mistress of All Evil.’ Starting Bid $1000 www.RRAuction.com | 127

A fairytale landscape by the great Eyvind Earle

947. Eyvind Earle concept painting from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Stunning original concept painting by Eyvind Earle for Sleeping Beauty, which depicts in vibrant detail the film’s iconic castle from high atop the countryside.

From the perspective of a distant observer, the castle and the surrounding land with lush trees, winding river, and mountainous silhouettes combine beautifully as an engrossing fairy tale vista, with the immense white castle and its multitude of spires captured brilliantly against the clear blue sky. Accomplished in gouache on 24.5 x 9.75 artist’s board, signed in the lower right corner by Earle. Attractively mounted and framed to an overall size of 28 x 13.5. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners.

Accompanied by a limited edition 29.5 x 12.75 artist’s proof giclee of this image, numbered AP 1/20. Starting Bid $1000

The trial of Prince Phillip in Sleeping Beauty

948. Eyvind Earle concept painting from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Terrific original concept

storyboard painting by Eyvind Earle for Sleeping Beauty, portraying the brave Prince Phillip, armed with sword and shield and clad in his knight armor and cape, stalking the ruinous husk of Maleficent’s castle during the film’s climax. The scene is achieved with harrowing effect and skill, with the ground glowing with an ominous red hue and the background a tortured row of arches and demented bulwark. Accomplished in gouache on 24.75 x 10 artist’s board. Handsomely triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 33.75 x 19.25, with Earle signing in white paint in the lower right corner. In fine condition. Disney artist Eyvind Earle was Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, and Disney gave him a significant amount of freedom in designing the settings and selecting colors for the film. Earle also painted the majority of the backgrounds himself, and his stylistic influence is readily apparent in the final product. Starting Bid $1000 128 |

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949. Briar Rose production cel from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1959) Stunning original production cel featuring Briar Rose from Sleeping Beauty, from the important scene where she goes to her fairy godmothers’ cottage and sees her blue princess dress for the first time. The cel is placed on a solid blue background. Image measures 4.5 x 5.75, with a mat opening of 8.25 x 6.25. Matted to an overall size of 12 x 9. Reverse bears a gold label certifying the piece as an “original handpainted celluloid drawing actually used in a Walt Disney production, released exclusively by Disneyland.”

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

950. Briar Rose production cel from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1959) Original production cel of Briar Rose from Sleeping Beauty, showing the lovely Princess Aurora walking through the woods with her berry basket. The cel is placed on a color lithograph background. Character image measures 3 x 6.5, with a mat opening of 9.5 x 7.5. Archivally cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 17.75. In fine condition, with slight waving to cel. Starting Bid $200

952. Castle concept drawing from Sleeping Beauty.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Incredibly detailed original production concept drawing featuring the fabulous castle from Sleeping Beauty, showing it towering over the idyllic mountain landscape. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper.

Total image measures 14 x 10.5. In fine condition, with chips to upper corners and a central vertical fold. An impressive rendering of this iconic Disney setting. Starting Bid $200

953. Maleficent production drawing from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1959) Original production drawing featuring Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, showing the powerful sorceress holding her wicked staff. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, marked “24” in the lower corner. Image measures 5.5 x 9. In fine condition, with a light uniform block of toning. Starting Bid $200

954. Carl Barks production drawing of Scrooge McDuck. (Walt

951. Maleficent pan production drawing from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Original pan pro-

duction drawing featuring Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, signed in the lower right in pencil, “Marc Davis.” The large and impressive drawing shows the wicked sorceress with her scepter in hand, angrily pointing an evil outstretched finger.

Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 30 x 12.5 animation paper, marked “122” in the lower corner Image measures 20 x 11. In fine condition. A magnificent panoramic portrayal of Maleficent. Starting Bid $200

Disney Studios) Oversized original production drawing featuring Scrooge McDuck drawn by Carl Barks for a Disney book, showing Scrooge tending to his fire as one of Donald’s nephews walks through the door. Signed at the bottom of the image in pencil, “Carl Barks.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on a 13 x 18 sheet. Total image measures 10 x 9. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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958. Mowgli and Baloo production cel from The Jungle Book. (Walt Dis-

955. Pongo production cels and master background from 101 Dalmatians. (Walt Disney Studios, 1961) Impres-

sive original production cels of Pongo from 101 Dalmatians, showing the intelligent canine in a desirable and concerned full-length pose. The cel is placed on a hand-painted master background of the interior of a barn. Pongo measures 6.5 x 7.75, with overall dimensions of 16 x 12.5, and both the cel and background are applied to a 20 x 16 cardstock mount.

The cels are marked along the bottom edge, “Tintcraft, 2110, Seq. 015, Sc. 34” and “Prod. 2110, Seq. 009 Sc. 5, Same as A. 61.” In fine condition, with a small puncture to top edge of cel. Starting Bid $300

ney Studios, 1967) Original production cel featuring Mowgli and Baloo from The Jungle Book, which depicts the ‘man-cub’ being picked up by his sloth bear teacher. Image measures 5.5 x 8, with overall dimensions of 16 x 12. The lower right corner is marked “12.” In fine condition. After a lukewarm reaction to his studio’s last film, The Sword in the Stone, Disney took a more prevalent role in the story and design of The Jungle Book, which would be the last film to include Disney’s personal input and touches, with Disney passing away before the film’s premiere. Starting Bid $200

956. Mowgli and Baloo production cels from The Jungle Book.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1967) Original production cels of Mowgli and Baloo from The Jungle Book, which shows the forest friends as they attempt to snag a bunch of bananas just out of reach. The cels are placed on a matching laser background for the same film.

Images measure 2.25 x 3.75 (Mowgli), 5.75 x 8 (Baloo), 4.25 x 8 (tree), and 2.75 x 1 (bananas), with overall dimensions of 17 x 13.25. The Mowgli cel features the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower left. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

959. Alice and oysters production cel from an educational Disney cartoon signed by Marc Davis. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1970) Original production cel of Alice and a group of oysters from an educational Disney cartoon, signed in the lower right in black felt tip by Marc Davis. The cel, which depicts Alice at a table with seven curious dancing oysters, is placed on a beautifully hand-painted production background from the same film. Total character image measures 8.5 x 7.25, with a mat opening of 12.5 x 9.75. Matted to an overall size of 18.75 x 16. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

957. Shere Khan production cel from The Jungle Book signed by Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas. (Walt Disney Studios, 1967) Original

production cel featuring Shere Khan from The Jungle Book, signed at the bottom in black felt tip, “Ollie Johnston” and “Milt Kahl’s drawing, Frank Thomas.” The cel is placed on a color Disney litho background. Image measures 7.5 x 5.5, with a mat opening of 15 x10. Framed to an overall size of 22.75 x 17.5. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. In fine condition. Kahl served as directing animator for most animals in The Jungle Book. Starting Bid $200

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Rare color portrait of the Disney demon

960. Chernabog production model cel from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios,

1980s) Original production model cel of the Chernabog from Fantasia used for the Disney Channel in the 1980s.

The cel, which is placed on a hand-painted production background, depicts the enormous winged demon during the terrifying ‘Night on Bald Mountain’ sequence. Image measures 8.5 x 10.25, with a mat opening of 9.75 x 11.5. Impressively cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 19 x 20.5. In fine condition. A boldly rendered and scarce portrayal of the Chernabog in full dramatic color. Starting Bid $200

961. Ariel production cels from The Little Mermaid.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1989) Original production cels featuring Ariel from The Little Mermaid, showing her in a waist-up pose alongside Ursula’s contract and a fishbone quill. The cels are placed on a matching color copy background. Ariel’s image measures 4.75 x 6, the scroll measures 4.5 x 5.5, and the fish quill measures 3 x .5, with overall dimensions of 13 x 11. In fine condition. These cels appear at the conclusion of the ‘Poor, Unfortunate Souls’ musical sequence at the pivotal moment when Ariel decides to exchange her voice for legs and the chance to win Prince Eric’s heart. Starting Bid $200

965. Jack Skellington, Zero, and Reindeer storyboard concept drawing from The Nightmare Before Christmas. (Walt Disney Studios, 1993) Original panorama

concept storyboard drawing featuring Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, showing him as Santa Claus in his coffin sleigh, soaring over a graveyard under a full moon with three skeleton reindeer and his dog Zero leading the way. The border is embellished with a strand of Christmas lights. Accomplished in pastel and colored pencil on black 17.75.5 x 8.25 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. Starting Bid $200

962. Ursula production cel from The Little Mermaid. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1989) Original production cel featuring Ursula from The Little Mermaid, showing her holding one of her magic potion ingredients during the ‘Poor, Unfortunate Souls’ sequence. The cel is placed on a color Disney litho background. Image measures 6 x 7.5, with a mat opening of 12 x 8. Beautifully framed to an overall size of 21 x 17. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Walt Disney Company.

Starting Bid $200

963. Mowgli and Baloo limited edition cel from The Jungle Book.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1990) Original limited edition hand-painted cel entitled ‘Bare Necessities,’ numbered 370/500, featuring Mowgli and Baloo from The Jungle Book. The cel is placed on a color Disney litho background. Image measures 9.75 x 4.75, with a mat opening of 15 x 11. Framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 17.25.

The piece has the gold Walt Disney Company seal to lower right and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Disney. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

964. Mickey Mouse and the Prince production cel and production background from The Prince and the Pauper.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1990) Attractive original production cel of Mickey Mouse and the Prince from the Disney featurette The Prince and the Pauper, which shows the two characters in amusing full-length poses. The cel is placed on a matching production background. Pauper Mickey measures 2.25 x 4.5 and Prince Mickey measures 3 x 5, with overall dimensions of 12.75 x 9.25. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. The cell, background, and a certificate of authenticity are housed inside the sealed Walt Disney Animation Art display envelope. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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971. Flit panorama key master background setup from Pocahontas. (Walt Disney Studios, 1995) Stunning original production key master background panorama set-up featuring Flit the hummingbird from Pocahontas, which depicts the pint-sized pet of Pocahontas in a determined full-length pose as he hovers in a farmer’s field. Flit measures 3 x 3.25 and the total field image measures 12.5 x 24, with overall dimensions of 12.5 x 35.75. The cels are placed on a hand-painted production background from the same film.

The piece has the golden Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. In fine condition. A magnificent multi-cel display made all the more desirable by its rare vertical super-pan presentation. Starting Bid $200

981. Dudley Do-Right production background from The Disloyal Canadians. (Jay Ward

Productions, 1959) Vibrant original hand-painted production background featuring Dudley Do-Right from The Disloyal Canadians, showing his silhouette outside the Alberta Hotel in the very first episode of the Dudley Do-Right of the Mounties series. The episode originally aired as a segment in The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (Season 1, Episode 11). In his attempts to stop Snidely Whiplash, Dudley Do-Right only manages to blow up a dam and burn down the Alberta Hotel—the charred remains of which are seen in this vividly hand-painted production piece. Accomplished in gouache on a 9.75 x 8 sheet of artist’s cardstock. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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982. Mickey Mouse Cones Dollar from the Mickey Mouse Club Starting Bid $200

991. Walt Disney Pair of Photographs Starting Bid $200

1001. Mickey Mouse and Bug production drawings from Mickey’s Garden Starting Bid $200

983. Mickey Mouse Cones Dollar from the Mickey Mouse Club Starting Bid $200

995. Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Beppo the Gorilla production drawing from The Pet Store Starting Bid $200

1002. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Mickey’s Man Friday Starting Bid $200

984. Sword in the Stone presentation medal from Disneyland Starting Bid $200

997. Minnie Mouse production drawing from Building a Building Starting Bid $200

1003. Black Pete production drawing from Mickey’s Service Station Starting Bid $200

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1004. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Mickey’s Garden

1008. Fly production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

1017. Laurel and Hardy production drawings from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood Starting Bid $200

1018. Goofy production drawing from Boat Builders Starting Bid $200

1019. Stan Laurel production drawing from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood Starting Bid $200

1020. Mickey Mouse, Pluto, and Judge production drawing from Society Dog Show

1032. Donald Duck production drawing from Truant Officer Donald

1035. Goofy production drawing from The Big Wash Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

1021. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Society Dog Show Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

1046. Jiminy Cricket and Donald Duck’s ancestor production cels from I’m No Fool...In Water

1047. Donald Duck and Louie production cel from Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color Starting Bid $200

1055. Goofy and the Mad Hatter production drawings from an Eastern Air Lines television commercial Starting Bid $200

1057. Bambi, Thumper, and Flower production key master background set-up from a Disney television cartoon Starting Bid $200

1058. Scrooge McDuck and Darkwing Duck production drawings from DuckTales and Darkwing Duck

1070. Winnie the Pooh production cel from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Starting Bid $200

1071. Roger Rabbit, Eddie Valiant, and Benny the Cab production cel from Who Framed Roger Rabbit

1072. Benny the Cab production cel from Who Framed Roger Rabbit

1073. Tigger production cel from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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1081. Goofy production cel from Goof Troop Starting Bid $200

1086. Briar Rose and the Mock Prince limited edition cel from Sleeping Beauty

1109. Batman production cel from The New Batman Adventures

1110. Robin production cel from The New Batman Adventures

1114. Batman and Catwoman limited edition cel from The New Batman Adventures Starting Bid $200

1116. Woody Woodpecker production drawings from The Woody Woodpecker Show Starting Bid $200

1117. Walter Lantz Group of (7) Items

1118. Porky Pig limited edition cel from a Bob Clampett cartoon Starting Bid $200

1143. Pink Panther production cels from the Pink Panther Television Show Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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6.8 RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder (as well as to the extent it is a consignor any other monies owed or due to 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.

6.9 All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice totaling $2,500 or under will have the option to pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Paypal. All Paypal payments must be sent to FinanceDepartment@ rrauction.com.

Section 7 Sales Tax RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus.

When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. Please go to our terms on our website to see the states that are affected.

If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases.

The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%.

Pennsylvania sales or use tax may be due in connection with the purchase and delivery of tangible personal property to Pennsylvania individuals and businesses. The purchaser is required to file a use tax return if tax is due in connection with the purchase and delivery in the Commonwealth. This notice is required pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Reform Code of 1971. 72 P.S. ¤ 7213.2.

If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction. com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax.

Section 8 Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges

Bidder is liable for shipping and handling and providing accurate information as to shipping or delivery locations and arranging for such. 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 thirdparty 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.

Section 9 Title Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices of Bidder (including those pertaining to the item(s) at issue) and amounts owed to RR Auction 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. Section 10 Rights Reserved RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, 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, cancellation, or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone at any time.

Section 11 Conducting the Auction 11.1 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.

11.2 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 Auctions 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.

11.3 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. RR Auction may execute bids consecutively or otherwise up to one bid increment below the reserve.

11.4 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 arrange-

ments, 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.

11.5 Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). 11.6 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. 11.7 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. 11.8 Maximum Bids In 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, nonincremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid. 11.9 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. 11.10 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.

11.11 Bidding in 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. 11.12 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. During live internet or live auction, property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid or bids (successively or otherwise) 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. All auctions for lots are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise.

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 thirdparty sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. 11.13 M i s cellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a

consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for nonselling 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. 11.14 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. Section 12 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 material breach or 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 Bidder’s property in RR Auction’s possession or to which title has not yet passed to 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. Section 13 Warranties 13.1 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, trademark, or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) related to the item, or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. 13.2 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. 13.3 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. 13.4 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 “AC”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The AC inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the AC and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void.

Section 14 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. Section 15 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 Bidder and by an authorized officer of RR Auction 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. Section 16 Bidder’s Remedies 16.1 Except as stated expressly herein, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy related to or pertaining to items it bids upon, views, or purchases from RR Auction, and any claims by Bidder related to authenticity, ownership, condition, title or value, shall be against Consignor only.

(it is sole discretion), Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, agents, employees, and contractors) shall be a refund of the purchase price of the subject item paid by Bidder, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable by Bidder. If RR Auction does not agree with the assertion by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Strict adherence to the Authenticity Challenge Process is a condition of standing for Bidder to initiate suit or claim. (2) So long as Bidder has complied with the Authenticity Challenge Process, any claim, suit or action, by Bidder concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity, or related to the authenticity of the item must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Auction Date and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale.

16.2 This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, officers, managers, employees or agents), or in any way arising out of, related to, or in connection with these Conditions of Sale, , and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. Time is of the essence with respect to these procedures.

16.5 Other Issues. Any dispute or claim by Bidder against RR Auction (or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors)) other than Authenticity, concerning any item or lot bid upon, or purchased, including value, title, condition, bidding process, or description must be asserted (if at all) in the following manner:

16.3 Title to Items 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, satisfactory to 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 may 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 (if any made), RR Auction may disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and may assign to Bidder all or some of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and/or assignment, all responsibility and liability of RR Auction, if any, with respect to said lot or item shall automatically terminate related to or arising from these Conditions of Sale or such transaction operating as a complete waiver and general release by Bidder as to RR Auction and its agents, contractors, and affiliates, as to any and all claims concerning or related to the item, if any . RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction by 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.

16.4 Authenticity Challenge Process (1) If Bidder wishes to dispute or challenge the Authenticity of the lot or item (including asserting that it is incorrect), Bidder must adhere to the following procedure: Within 30 days of the Auction Date, Bidder must present written evidence to RR Auction, that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field (and one recognized by RR Auction within its discretion) and send the physical item or lot at issue to RR Auction along with all evidence relied upon by Bidder for contesting the Authenticity. (“Authenticity Challenge Process”) “Authenticity” shall mean a gross discrepancy in the between the description, genuiness, or attribution of the item as represented by RR Auction in the Catalog or at the auction, and the item. If RR Auction concurs that the lot is not Authentic as was represented

(1) If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially or grossly incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), or there is any other gross material issue pertaining to the item or lot, the item or lot may be returned 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 with explanation in writing.. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and a certificate of auction, then the description in the certificate of auction (“Lot Challenge Process”). 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 within the period of time stated herein or not materially or grossly in deviation from the description. Such a refund is subject to RR Auction’s sole discretionary review, and any request for refund must be made concurrently with returning the physical item or lot to RR Auction. Any item not returned within said frame will constitute acceptance of the item and a waiver and release of any and all claims by Bidder pertaining to the item other than with respect to authenticity; and (2) Provided that the Bidder has engaged in the Lot Challenge Process, any claim concerning such must be brought no later than one (1) year of the Auction Date for the item or lot at issue and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale.

NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED OR PROVIDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BIDDERS OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH SHALL BE A COMPLETE DEFENSE TO ANY CLAIMS BY BIDDER RELATED TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE, ANY AUCTION OR BID. 16.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. For any and all claims by Bidder arising out of or related to this Agreement, Bidder’s viewing, bid, or purchase of items, or any agreement between the Parties, or otherwise, Bidder agrees that to the fullest extent such can be limited under the law, Bidder shall have no right to recover and hereby waives any and all rights to recover from against RR Auction or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors, consequential or indirect damages,

lost profits damages, punitive, exemplary, statutory (or multiplier damages), physical or emotional distress damages, general or special damages of any kind (beyond amounts actually paid by Bidder for item(s) at issue), and in the event of recovery of any damages whatsoever, such shall be limited by the amounts actually paid by Bidder to RR Auction for the item(s) at issue in such claim, or if no money was paid to RR Auction by Bidder for items at issue, or there items are at issue, the amount of $150.00.

Section 17 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.

Section 18 Headings Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer.

Section 19 Entire Agreement Except to the extent Bidder is also a consignor (in which case the terms of the consignment agreement shall also govern), these Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the Parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the auction 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 or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts of the agreement and remainder of the sections or terms and provisions of the section and all sections shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

Section 20 Governing Law and Enforcement 20.1 The Parties agree that all 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. 20.2 The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, any other related agreement(s), along with all claims between the Parties, including those arising out of or related to such are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles.

The Parties agree that any dispute between the Parties, including but not limited to those 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 Boston, Massachusetts, unless the Consumer Arbitration Rules apply, in which case, such rules and venue will govern. 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 also recover all of its related fees and costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, if RR Auction prevails, such recovery, in addition to all remedies available at agreement or law, shall include the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions. The arbitration and all related proceedings shall be held strictly confidential and all documents and discovery shall be held confidential and not used, published or disclosed publically or to anyone outside the Parties or expert consultants or counsel who shall agree to hold such confidential.

20.3 The Parties consent to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all claims between the Parties except as provided specifically herein and may seek confirmation of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in any Court of competent jurisdiction, including the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. To the extent such is necessary under the law, RR Auction may enforce the Arbitration award against Bidder and any related Party in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as RR Auction consenting to jurisdiction or venue in any location outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

THE PARTIES MAY NOT BRING CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER AS A CLASS OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIMED CLASS, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED, THE CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OF THE OTHER CANNOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH MORE THAN ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON OR ENTITIES’ CLAIMS. NO INJUNCTIVE OR DECLATORY RELIEF SOUGHT BY BIDDER IF ANY, CAN AFFECT OR BE ORDERED TO AFFECT ANY OTHER BIDDERS OR PERSONS. 20.4 Except as provided specifically in these Conditions of Sale in Bidder’s Remedies against RR Auction (along with its affiliates, directors, agents, officers, employees, and contractors) for any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other related agreement(s), brought by Bidder must be brought within the earlier of the Auction Date as it pertains to the item(s) at issue or no later than one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances occurred giving rise to the alleged claim, without exception. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute bar to and release of any claims by Bidder initiated after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

20.5 To the fullest extent under applicable law and except as specifically stated herein Bidder hereby holds harmless, releases and discharges RR Auction and its agents, officer’s directors, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all

claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, damages, causes of action, suits, demands, losses, debts, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected existing prior to these Conditions of Sale. Bidder agrees to the Conditions of Sale and upon each instance that Bidder participates in any auction, bids, or otherwise agrees to such terms and reaffirms this release as of the date of so participating or agreeing unless Bidder otherwise provides clear written notice to RR Auction prior to so bidding.

20.6 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.

20.7 Liquidated Damages for Specific Breaches In the event that Bidder provides false information in connection with registering for bidding, fails to correct or update information or breaches the Conditions of Sale by failing to pay the purchase price when due after becoming the winning bidder, as liquidated damages associated with such breaches, R&R may obtain from Bidder the greater of (1) 150% the reserve of the item (if any); (2) the amount bidder bid; or (3), the full amount that bidder would have otherwise paid. Bidder will also be liable for an additional 20% of such amount to account for additional administrative costs, shipping, additional advertising, and other damages and liabilities fees that are difficult to calculate on an item-by-item basis.

20.8 Indemnity. Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless RR Auction (along with its officers, directors, agents, contractors, and affiliates) from and against any and all claims, costs, fees, damages, and liabilities arising out of or related to these Conditions of Sale, view of items, or lots, bidding, or participation in any auction by RR Auction, and/or or in any way connected to any item you viewed, bid upon or purchased through RR Auction.

Section 21: State-by-State Law Issues This Auction is being conducted in and the sale shall take place in the State of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, should these terms and conditions violate the law of any State should that state’s law be found to govern, or any provision herein determined to be invalid, the clause itself and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid to the fullest extent allowed. Also, to the extent other states law apply to any transaction arising out of the Agreement (without admitting such), RR Auction states: For Residents of California: SALE OF AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLES: AS REQUIRED

BY LAW, A DEALER WHO SELLS TO A CONSUMER ANY COLLECTIBLE DESCRIBED AS BEING AUTOGRAPHED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EXPRESS WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF SALE. THIS DEALER MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER. A written express warranty is provided with each autographed collectible, as required by law. This dealer may be surety bonded or otherwise insured to ensure the authenticity of any auto-

graphed collectible sold by this dealer.

Section 22 Glossary of Condition terms Information provided to prospective Bidders with respect of any lot, including any pre-sale estimate, whether written or oral, and information in any catalogue, condition or other report, commentary or valuation, is not a representation of fact but rather a statement of opinion held by RR Auction.

Use of the following terms constitutes an opinion as follows: VERY FINE describes an item believed to be 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 we believe to 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 we believe 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 which we believe to have 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 believed to be exceedingly rare or important. Bidder may call and request further details and information about RR Auction’s opinions concerning any item via phone or email which shall provided in RR Auction’s discretion.

Certificate of Auction, Certificate of Authenticity and Goods Acquired: Bidder warrants that Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall not purposely deface, destroy, dismember, cut-up into parts the item or Lot purchased at auction from RR Auction and in the event such shall occur whether purposefully or accidently, Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall refrain from advertising, promoting, or marketing the item as having been purchased from RR Auction and shall in no event display, expressly claim, or imply that the item was certified or auctioned in such state by RR Auction. As liquidated damages for such breach, Bidder agrees to be liable to RR Auction for the greater of the amount of three (3) times the hammer price of the item along with all other fees and costs as otherwise provided in this Terms of Sale.

Since 1976

Let’s make history—together For over 40 years, relationships have been the backbone of RR Auction.

We have made it a priority to keep our consignors informed and involved, encouraging them to share their voices, to instill their knowledge, and to forge a partnership based on our shared passion for history. With a mutual desire to achieve greatness, these relationships are at the heart of our success.

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