RR Auction: April 2017 Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction

Fine Autographs & Artifacts | April 12, 2017 | www.RRAuction.com | Boston, MA

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AUTHENTICATORS AND CONSULTANTS JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES

John is the founder of University Archives, a leading firm specializing in the appraisal and authentication of documents and manuscripts.

He is affiliated with multiple professional organizations dedicated to the autograph industry, was a contributing editor for Autograph Collector magazine, and is a PSA/DNA authenticator. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced upon request*

PSA/DNA

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

STEVE ZARELLI

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

STEVE ZARELLI AUTHENTICATION

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

ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL

Roger has an extensive background as a full-time dealer in autographs and collectibles, and is a trusted authenticator in all areas of contemporary music. When supported by the REAL logo and Roger’s name, music-related autographs assume an added value. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $30 to $150*

PHIL SEARS COLLECTIBLES

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

FRANK CAIAZZO, BEATLES AUTOGRAPHS

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

RENATO SAGGIORI

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

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

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

JAMES CAMNER

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

RICH CONSOLA

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

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CONTENTS Presidents and First Ladies.................................................................................4

Notables............................................................................................................31 Military...............................................................................................................62 Aviation..............................................................................................................71 Space................................................................................................................77 Art, Architecture, and Design.............................................................................85 Comic art and Animation...................................................................................92 Literature...........................................................................................................95 Music...............................................................................................................108 Classic Entertainment.....................................................................................138

Sports..............................................................................................................149 Olympics .........................................................................................................151 Conditions of Sale...........................................................................................166

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presidents & first ladies

Penned from Mount Vernon after the Revolution: “Old concerns of the War, with which I have now nothing to do, are still pressed upon me” 1. George Washington.

ALS signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 7.25 x 9, July 10, 1784. Letter to the Reverend Lee Massey, in full: “I have been favored with your letter of June 30th—I thank you for the friendly style of it, & pray you to be assured that I shall, at all times, be glad to see you at Mount Vernon.

Business, & old concerns of the War, with which I have now nothing to do, are still pressed upon me. This, and Company, has left me little leizure hitherto to look into matters which more immediately relate to myself—but finding it necessary, I mean to devote my forenoons to business, while I give the after part of the day to my friends, ’till I can (if that should ever be) bring my affairs into order again— With this indulgence from my friends, their visits can never be unseasonable—& none will be received with more pleasure than those of Mr. Massey.” In good to very good condition, with trimmed edges, and heavy overall toning from complete (old) silking and backing; despite this, the letter remains bold and completely readable.

Washington and Rev. Massey, who was Washington’s pastor, were two of the twenty-five signers of the Fairfax Resolves in 1774, which rejected the British Parliament’s claim of supreme authority over the American colonies; these were among the most influential and radical resolutions passed in the early days of the Revolution. At the end of the Revolution on December 23, 1783, the heroic General Washington resigned his commission and returned home to Mount Vernon, determined to return to private life. The newborn nation still demanded his time, however, and he would re-enter public life in 1787 by leading the Constitutional Convention, before being elected president of the United States in 1789. A remarkable letter penned in the aftermath of the American Revolution as Washington looked forward—he believed—to a quiet life at Mount Vernon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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George Washington. Ink

signatures, “George” and “Washington,” on two off-white slips clipped from a 1769 land grant, matted with a portrait to an overall size of 7.75 x 11.75. In very good condition, with irregularly trimmed edges, and a small stain touching the “W” in “Washington.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Praise for America’s oldest military organization, which “has contributed much to the present prosperity and glory of the United States” 3. John Adams. Exceptional LS, one page, 8 x 9.5, June 1, 1819. Letter to “the ancient and Honourable Artillery Company,” in part: “Accept my thanks for your polite Invitation to your Anniversary Dinner at Faneuil Hall on the 7th of this month. Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to meet a Society which I have held in Veneration from my earliest youth and to whom I attribute in a great degree that Valour [Mil]itary Skill science and discipline which has contributed much to the present prosperity and glory of the United [St]ates—But if I should not appear at your Festival, which I ardently desire—my uncommon Age, and various infirmity’s must be the apology.” Handsomely cloth-matted with a portrait to an overall size of 20 x 15.25. In very good to fine condition, with seal-related paper loss to left edge.

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts is the oldest chartered military organization in North America, having been founded in 1638 by Governor John Winthrop. It was established as a volunteer militia company that would train on a regular basis to increase the readiness and military skills of the members; many of its members, including John Brooks, William Heath, William Hull, and Benjamin Lincoln, served with distinction during the Revolutionary War. Adams clearly admired the service of this organization, and this letter presents a wonderful association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 5

4. Thomas Jefferson. Rare book: Jefferson’s Notes on the State of Virginia with An Appendix Relative to the Murder of Logan’s Family. Trenton, NJ: Wilson & Blackwell, 1803. Leatherbound hardcover, 4.5 x 7.25, 356 pages. Condition: G+/None, with paper loss to one of the fold-out tables and scattered staining to text block. Accompanied by a beautiful custom-made clamshell case. Starting Bid $200

Thousand-acre land bounty for a veteran of the Continental Army’s Virginia Line

5. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Partly-printed DS, signed

“Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 12.75 x 15, March 28, 1807. A grant for a 1000-acre parcel of land, issued to John Flemming, “a Major for three years,” under the provisions of “An Act to enable the Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment.” Signed at the conclusion by Jefferson and countersigned by Madison. Handsomely double-matted and framed with engraved portraits of both founders to an overall size of 35.25 x 23. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and moderate overall wrinkling; both signatures are light but legible. A desirable and attractively presented presidential combination with a direct relationship to the American Revolution. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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6. James Monroe. Partial partly-printed DS as president,

one page, 6 x 2.75, July 20, 1820. Bottom portion of a larger document, in full: “Given under my Hand, and the Seal of the United States of America the Twentieth day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and Twenty.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Monroe. Attractively double-matted and framed with a color portrait to an overall size of 16.5 x 19.75. In fine condition, with scattered soiling.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

7. John Quincy Adams. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 13.75 x 9, September 1, 1827. President Adams grants John Fry a parcel of land “containing Eighty two acres…of the Lands directed to be sold at Chillicothe.” Boldly signed in the lower right by President Adams, and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains mostly intact. In very good to fine condition, with moderate wrinkling and a stain touching two word of text; Adams’s signature is pleasingly bold. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

8. Andrew Jackson. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.25 x 9.25, April 2, 1829. President Jackson grants Edward Thomas of Ohio a parcel of land in “Crawfordsville Indiana containing Eighty five acres.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Jackson and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham.

The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains crisp and fully intact. In fine condition, with two vertical folds (one passing through the very beginning of Jackson’s signature) and scattered creases and wrinkles. A highly appealing presidential document signed less than a month into his first term.

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Pay order issued inside the “Choctaw Nation” 9. Andrew Jackson. ADS signed

“Andrew Jackson, Major Genl Comd’g, D. of the South,” one page, 7.75 x 10, Choctaw Nation, June 14, 1815. Jackson lengthily endorses the reverse of a manuscript pay order, in part: “The Assist. D. Q. master General Capt.

William B. Lewis will pay the within Draft of Eighty four dollars fifty two cents.” Jackson also writes upside down at the top, “Received 11th July, 1816 of…agent of the Department of War, eighty four dollars and fifty two & a half cents.” In very good condition, with small splits along intersecting folds, scattered staining (not affecting Jackson’s signature), and three old pieces of tape along one edge. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Presidential patent for an improved grist mill

10. Andrew Jackson. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, three pages two sheets, 11.5 x 15, April 3, 1835. A patent issued to “Elisha Holton, a citizen of the State of Pennsylvania in the United States, [who] hath alleged that he has invented a new and useful improvement in the construction of a grist mill.” Nicely signed at the conclusion by President Jackson and countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsythe and Attorney General Benjamin F. Butler. The document retains its embossed white paper seal and ribbons. The second page, still attached with its original pink ribbon, contains a detailed description of the patent signed by Holton; also inserted is a hand-drawn and colored diagram of his grist mill. In very good condition, with heavy intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), moderate scattered soiling, and most writing a bit faded (except for Jackson’s bold signature). An uncommon and highly desirable format. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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12. Martin Van Buren. Partly-printed DS as president,

11. Andrew Jackson. Large and bold ink signature as president, “March 19th, 1829—Andrew Jackson,” on an off-white slip. Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Jackson to an overall size of 12.25 x 17.5. In fine condition, with some scattered mild toning, and a trivial brush to last name of signature. Jackson had taken office only two weeks earlier on March 4th, having handily defeated the incumbent John Quincy Adams in the previous year’s election. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 21.25 x 16.75, September 20, 1839. A four-language ship’s pass issued to “Nathaniel G. Gary, master or commander of the Ship called Montpelier... lying at present in the port of New Bedford, bound for Indian Ocean and laden with Provisions, Stores and Utensils for a whaling voyage.” Boldly signed in the center by President Van Buren and countersigned by the acting secretary of state. The white paper seals affixed to the left side remain intact. In very good to fine condition, with scattered toning, and archival tape repair on the reverse to complete separations along intersecting folds. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce ship’s pass for the “Schooner Sarah Ann of Newport” 13. John Tyler. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “J. Tyler,”

one page, 11.75 x 15, September 26, 1842. Scalloped-top ship’s pass issued for “the Schooner Sarah Ann of Newport, Richard S. Gough master or commander...mounted with two guns navigated with ten men to pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance, seisure or molestation.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Tyler and countersigned by Secretary of State Daniel Webster.

In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through the very last letter of the signature), and scattered foxing and staining. Tyler ship’s papers are considered scarce, and this example is highlighted by an especially bold signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce presidential pardon by ‘His Accidency’

14. John Tyler. Partly-printed DS as president, signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 8

x 10, November 23, 1842. President Tyler directs the Secretary of State to “affix the Seal of the United States to the pardon of James Sanderlin.” In fine condition.

An exquisitely preserved example of this sought-after format. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

President Polk recalls Edward Everett from the UK 15. James K. Polk. Partly-printed DS as president, one

page, 7 x 6.25, July 8, 1845. President Polk directs the “Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to the envelope of Mr. E. Everett’s letter of recall.” Matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 21 x 13.5. In fine condition. A distinguished statesman and one of the great orators in American history, Edward Everett, a Whig, had been serving as US ambassador to the United Kingdom since 1841; with this document Polk recalled him from the position to promote a Democrat who backed the Polk administration. An uncommon document with a very interesting historical association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

16. James K. Polk. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 13.5 x 15.5, February 26, 1847. President Polk appoints Charles [Bennett] as a “Captain in the Navy.” Signed at the conclusion by Polk, and countersigned

by Secretary of the Navy John Y. Mason. White paper seal remains affixed but noticeably worn. Handsomely matted and framed with an engraving and nameplate to an overall size of 27 x 23. In very good to fine condition, with all of the handwritten portions, including the signature, faded but still legible. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce naval appointment by President Taylor 17. Zachary Taylor. Scarce partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 9.75 x 7.5, September 26, 1849. President Taylor appoints James S. Thornton as “a Passed Midshipman in the Navy of the United States.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Taylor and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy William B. Preston. In fine condition. Any Taylor presidential document is quite uncommon, as he served only 16 months before he died suddenly on July 9, 1850; this example remains in remarkable condition and boasts an ideally bold, crisp signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

At the outbreak of the Civil War: “I deem it every man’s duty at this time to serve the country as best he can” 18. Millard Fillmore. Civil War–dated ALS, one page both sides,

5 x 7.75, September 21, 1861. Letter to Dr. Cyrus Powers, nephew of his late wife Abigail. In part: “I have this moment received your letter…informing me that you have applied to the State Medical Examiners for a certificate, and contemplate offering your services as surgeon to some Regiment in the U.S. Army, and requesting of me a letter of recommendation to the appointing power, which, as I have known you long & have a favorable opinion of your professional skill, I should most cheerfully give but for the fact that, I do not interfere in any appointments. I have never recommended any one for office to those who have succeeded on in the administration of the government, for the reason that self respect forbids that I should ask a favor, and respect for the ‘powers that be’ forbids that I should volunteer advice to them—But I deem it every man’s duty at this time to serve the country as best he can and I therefore sincerely hope that you will offer your services and be accepted.” In fine condition, with show-through from writing on opposing sides of the page. Dr. Powers did successfully receive the appointment, serving as assistant surgeon in the 75th Regiment and later with the 160th Regiment. Van Buren had great respect for the executive office’s ability to make official appointments, even touching upon the responsibility in his 1850 State of the Union, saying that he regarded it ‘as a sacred trust, to be exercised with the sole view of advancing the prosperity and happiness of the people.’ A great letter that describes the former president’s views on both political influence and service to one’s country during wartime.

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19. Franklin Pierce. Ink

signature, “Very respectfully, Yr. Obdt. Servt.

Franklin Pierce, Concord, N. H., Nov. 14, 1863,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 slip.

Double-matted and framed with an engraving bearing a preprinted signature to an overall size of 11.75 x 17.75.

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

Sought-after Lincoln postmaster appointment

20. Abraham Lincoln. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.25 x 9.75, April 20, 1861. President Lincoln appoints

Cornelius A. Walborn as “Deputy Postmaster at Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania.” Boldly signed at the conclusion

by President Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. In very good condition, with tack holes to corners, short tears along edges, a few old bits of tape, and light irregular toning; Lincoln’s signature nonetheless remains an exquisite, bold example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Choice 1861 presidential signature 21. Abraham Lincoln. Bold and crisp ink signature as president, “Abraham Lincoln,” on an off-white 5.5 x 8 segment cut from an appointment for justice of the peace, dated August 1861. In fine condition, with very faint toning along a vertical fold that passes through Lincoln’s first name. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Lincoln’s fellow litigators, the ‘Long Nine’ 22. Abraham Lincoln. Rare assemblage of eight documents

signed by several of Abraham Lincoln’s fellow Illinois state legislators from Sangamon County, a fraternity collectively known as the ‘Long Nine,’ including: a manuscript document signed “Andrew McCormick,” dated April 18, 1833, related to the case of McCormick versus Glover, in which the former states that he “can not safely go to trial in this case without the benefit of the testimony of Elijah J. T. Marley”; a manuscript document signed on the reverse “John Dawson,” dated March 12, 1833, certifying the marriage of David Worley and Elizabeth Shingle, and countersigned by C. R. Matheny as county court clerk; an autograph manuscript document signed “by William Herndon,” who signs on behalf of his brother, “A. G. Herndon,” dated April 26, 1830, regarding a pay order of $376, and endorsed by Thomas Moffett; manuscript document signed “N. W. Edwards” on the reverse of a promissory note, dated September 25, 1843, with Edwards writing: “I assign the within note to Simpson F. Sutton without recourse Except that I am not to make a…to the cause until this note is paid”; manuscript document signed “D[aniel] Stone Atty to Deft.,” dated March 4, 1834, ordering subpoenas for William Vaughan, Isaac Constant, and Josiah B. Smith in the case of David Glenn versus Peter G. Cowardine; a partly printed document signed “Job Fletcher,” dated August 16, 1858, noting the presence of a witness in circuit court; a partly printed document signed “Wm. F. Elkins, J. P.,” dated December 23, 1854, certifying the marriage of Abram Crowder and Martha Elliott; and a manuscript document signed on the reverse, “R. L. Wilson,” dated September 25, 1856, regarding a land deed, with Wilson docketing the reverse as recorder: “I hereby certify that by an order of the Board of Supervisors of this County Sept 1856 the within written certified copy was taken from the Records of Oglo County.” In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 13

“A duty devolves upon me which is, perhaps, greater than that which has devolved upon any other man since the days of Washington” 23. Abraham Lincoln. Scarce broadside headed “President Lincoln’s Farewell

Address to His Old Neighbors, Springfield, February 12, 1861,” one page, 13.75 x 18.75, printed as a memorial in 1865 by the American News Company. In part: “My Friends, No one not in my position can appreciate the sadness I feel at this parting. To this people I owe all that I am. Here I have lived more than a quarter of a century; here my children were born, and here one of them lies buried. I know not how soon I shall see you again. A duty devolves upon me which is, perhaps, greater than that which has devolved upon any other man since the days of Washington.

He never would have succeeded except for the aid of Divine Providence, upon which he at all times relied. I feel that I cannot succeed without the same Divine aid which sustained him, and on the same Almighty Being I place my reliance for support, and I hope you, my friends, will all pray that I may receive that Divine assistance without which I cannot succeed, but with which success is certain. Again I bid you an affectionate farewell.” In fine condition, with scattered light foxing and a short tear to the top border. Lincoln gave this moving extemporaneous farewell to the citizens of Springfield, Illinois, at the train station just prior to his departure to Washington. Starting Bid $200

Rare military appointment from three days after Lincoln’s death 24. Andrew Johnson. Partly-printed vellum DS as president,

one page, 15.75 x 19.5, April 18, 1865. President Johnson appoints Evan Miles as “Captain of the Twelfth Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Crisply signed at the conclusion

by President Johnson and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The blue seal affixed to the upper left remains intact with several creases. Intersecting folds, overall wrinkling, a stain to the lower left, and show-through along the top edge from mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Dating to just three days after the death of Abraham Lincoln, this is certainly one of the earliest documents President Johnson signed after his transition into office. As Johnson favored a stamp due to an injured hand, his presidential documents are scarce in general; as an attractive military appointment from the start of his term, this is a highly desirable piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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“I am glad to hear that your Ma has held out in her Republican faith so well” 25. U. S. Grant. ALS, four pages on two ad-

joining sheets, 4.75 x 6.5, November 30, 1879.

Letter to “Mrs. Hagen.” In part: “Mrs. Grant wants me to answer your letter…Our stay in Cincinnati will be but for a single day. Mrs. Grant says that if the programme arranged by the Citizens does not embrace her she will accept with pleasure the invitation of Mrs. McLean. She is not well however and would like to spend within the afternoon, or the evening, quietly as her Dr says she must not fatigue herself…I am glad to hear that your Ma has held out in her Republican faith so well. After our experience of over two-and-a-half years I have no doubt but that the conversion is sincere.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. After leaving the presidency, Grant went on a world tour that included stops throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, and he had returned to a warm welcome in September 1879. His renewed popularity spurred Republican powerbrokers to consider him as a candidate for the presidential nomination and he was favored at the Republican National Convention before Garfield emerged as the dark horse winner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

26. U. S. Grant. Third-

person ALS, one page, 4.25 x 7, no date. In part: “General & Mrs. Grant regret extremely that they are unable to avail themselves of the polite invitation of Major & Mrs. W. M… to be present at the marriage of their daughter on Tuesday October 9th.” In very good to fine condition, with pin holes and short tear to the top, scattered light foxing, and a rough right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

President Grant purchases ‘The Lincoln Family in 1861’ 27. U. S. Grant. Un-

usual DS, one page, 9.25 x 7.25, no date.

Subscription form for the purchase of an artist’s proof of the engraving entitled ‘The Lincoln Family in 1861,’ signed by his secretary of state, “William H. Seward,” top general, “U. S. Grant,” and treasury secretary, “Hugh McCulloch.” In fine condition, with a diagonal crease across the bottom. Accompanied by a modern copy of a different print framed to an overall size of 21 x 25. The print ‘Lincoln Family in 1861,’ painted by F. B. Carpenter and engraved by J. C. Buttre, was released during Grant’s presidency in 1873. A fantastic Lincoln association piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 15

28. U. S. Grant. Ink signature, “U. S. Grant,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.75 sheet. Nicely matted and framed with a handsome engraving to an overall size of 12.75 x 15.75. In fine condition, with a small area of soiling in the lower blank area. Consignor notes that the signature originates from the autograph album of Illinois Governor Shelby Moore Cullom. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

30. James A. Garfield. Signed book: The Ethics of the Dust by John Ruskin. First American edition. NY: John Wiley & Son, 1866. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8. Signed on the first free end page in black ink with his ownership signature, “J. A. Garfield, 1867.” Garfield’s personal bookplate, “Library of James A. Garfield, Inter Folia Fructus,” is affixed to the front pastedown. Autographic condition: fine, with light toning and a bit of old adhesive residue in the upper right corner area.

Book condition: VG-/None, with significant staining to rear board. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare signed cabinet card from the president’s native Ohio 29. Rutherford B. Hayes. Handsome 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Hayes dressed in a black bow tie and jacket and looking into the distance, signed in the lower border in black ink, “R. B. Hayes.” Published by Geo. R. Elliott & Co. of Columbus, Ohio. In fine condition. Hayes is rare in signed photos.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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President Garfield ratifies “a treaty relating to Chinese immigration”

31. James A. Garfield. Uncommon partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, May 9, 1881. President Garfield

authorizes Secretary of State James G. Blaine to affix the Seal of the United States to “my ratification of a treaty relating to Chinese immigration into the U. S. signed at Peking, Nov. 17, 1880.” Signed at the conclusion by Garfield. In fine condition.

With a decades-long influx of Chinese immigration, the economically strained American workforce’s anti-Chinese sentiment spiked throughout the 1870s. Under great pressure, President Hayes renegotiated the US’s terms with China at the close of his presidency, temporarily suspending immigration of Chinese laborers while still protecting the rights and privileges of those already present. The relationship between the two nations continued to develop as Garfield took office; the treaty referenced here promoted mutual commercial intercourse while also prohibiting the transportation and distribution of opium. Presidential documents issued by Garfield are quite rare, given his brief time in office. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Cleveland contends with Coxey’s Army after the Panic of 1893 32. 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 Cleveland’s dull pencil making some of the text difficult to read. 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. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Choice appointment for a controversial Civil War veteran 33. Grover Cleveland. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 17.75 x 11.75, January 25, 1886. President Cleveland appoints “John G. Walker, a Captain in the Navy...Chief of the Bureau of Navigation.” Boldly signed at the conclusion

by President Cleveland and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy William Collins Whitney.

The blue seal affixed to the left side remains intact with a couple chips to points. In fine condition, with a mild crease to the left side. Walker had served in the Union Navy under David Dixon Porter during the Civil War, participating in the operations which resulted in the fall of New Orleans. He later came under scrutiny while serving as chief of the Bureau of Navigation, when an 1891 New York Times exposé revealed that he was promoting senior officers to positions well beneath their abilities; in doing so, Walker hoped they would retire out of boredom and thereby increase his own seniority. Despite these allegations, he was eventually promoted to rear admiral. An uncommonly bright and boldly signed military commission from Cleveland’s first term. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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34. Theodore Roosevelt. Bank check, 8.5 x 3, filled out and signed

by Roosevelt, payable to Winifred Ives Clarke for $50, November 18, 1917. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes, a crease to the lower left corner, and clipped lower right corner tip; the signature area is clean and entirely unaffected. A sought-after uncommon format. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“It is difficult to overstate the foolishness of these prohibitionists” 36. William H. Taft.

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 23, 1919.

Letter to friend and journalist Gus J. Karger, in part: “I haven’t followed the discussion in the House particularly except to note that there has been a good deal of it over the liquor enabling act. I greatly deprecate their use of the power of injunction to enforce the act. It seems to me that this is a very excessive use of legislative power and is making the enforcement of the prohibition act the chief end of Congress. Of course the result will be that it will arouse an opposition to prohibition which will prevent its enforcement, and will, we may hope ultimately lead to the repeal of the 18th Amendment. It is difficult to overstate the foolishness of these prohibitionists. There is a deplorable lack of leadership in the Republican Party, at any rate, and a division of counsel, and they are rapidly fiddling away their great advantages. I think they will disgust their own party so that the members of Congress and Senate are not likely to have as much influence as they otherwise would have in the next National Convention, which of course will be a good thing.” Taft adds a lengthy handwritten postscript, in full: “Telegrams have come from Short and the World that my suggestions as to interpretations have been out in the Evening Sun—I wonder how they got out—I suppose it was to be expected—I don’t know whether Hays can be trusted or not—However if my revised suggestions are followed the League will not be weakened and I am hopeful the other nations would not object.” In very good to fine condition, with areas of light toning and rusty paperclip impressions to the upper left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Inscribed to Florida’s longest-serving senator 37. William H. Taft. Matte-

finish 9.25 x 13 portrait of Taft by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in black ink as president, “For my friend Hon. Duncan U. Fletcher, U.S. Senator from Florida, with warm regards and best wishes, Wm. H. Taft, Jan’y 3rd 1912.”

Framed and in fine condition. Fletcher served as senator from 1909 to 1936, making him the longest-serving US senator in Florida’s history.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

39. Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Uncommon mattefinish 10 x 8 photo of Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt sitting together at a table, signed in fountain pen by both, and inscribed in a calligraphic hand, “Christmas 1941.” In very good to fine condition, with old adhesive residue to the upper left corner (and on the reverse), and moderate silvering to the darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

38. Calvin Coolidge. Scarce ALS as president, one page, 5.5 x 9.25, White

House letterhead, May 3, 1924. Letter to De Lancey Kountze, in full: “It was a pleasure to have a call from you this morning and receive the valuable suggestions you made.” In very good condition, with toning and show-through from toned tape remnants to reverse. After serving in World War I, Kountze left his family’s successful banking firm to focus his efforts on the treatment of wounded veterans and the American Legion. Kountze was later elected as the first president of the Citizens’ Committee of America, a board designed to raise awareness for disabled veterans by unifying various relief agencies.

Handwritten letters from Coolidge during his presidency are quite uncommon, and with its dedicated recipient, this is a fantastic example. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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40. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 21, 1933. Letter to New York Congressman John J. Boylan, in full: “Thank you very much for your letter of April 13th, in regard to the Burchill bill. I am taking the matter up and will let you know if I hear anything.” In fine condition. The Burchill bill, passed by the New York state legislature, gave banking corporations, when acting as trustees of mortgages, the right to buy, sell, operate or reorganize such holdings under certain conditions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

42.

Jacqueline Kennedy. At-

tractive mattefinish 8 x 10 photo of Kennedy in a fashionable outfit, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ballpoint, “For Mrs. Eugene Siler, with best wishes, Jacqueline Kennedy.” In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression to the upper left corner and a crease to the upper right border. Eugene Siler was a congressman from Kentucky who served from 1955–1965. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Exceedingly rare 1910 check from Eisenhower’s hometown job—just one year after finishing high school 41. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Abilene Manufacturing Company business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out by a company secretary, payable to Dwight Eisenhower for $8.75, July 9, 1910, endorsed on the reverse in pencil, “Dwight Eisenhower.” In fine condition, with expected check wear. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Eisenhower grew up in Abilene, Kansas, where he graduated from Abilene High School in the class of 1909. It seems that he worked only briefly at the Abilene Manufacturing Company during the summer of 1910, where he made steel bins for storing grain. The Eisenhower family’s financial situation made it impossible for both Dwight and his brother Edgar to attend college at the same time, so they formed a pact to alternate years studying and working to pay for each other’s tuition.

Ike allowed Edgar to take a second year at college, and so he spent his first two years out of high school working in Abilene to help support his brother. Then, encouraged by a friend, he applied to the tuition-free military academies at Annapolis and West Point. Although eminently qualified for both, by this point Eisenhower’s years working had pushed him beyond the Naval Academy’s age limit and so, essentially by default, he received an appointment to West Point. Eisenhower checks of any sort are rare, and as an extremely early example symbolizing his period of growth from high school senior to West Point cadet this is a supremely desirable piece. Starting Bid $300

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“The more that is written and discussed about foreign policy the more meaningful becomes our use of free speech” 43. John F. Kennedy. Unsigned personal draft letter, one page, 7 x 10.25,

White House letterhead, April 23, 1962. Letter to Californian Congressman James Roosevelt, in full: “Many thanks for your letter. Contrary to what you may have heard I am not in the least concerned about the publication of the liberal papers, except that it may embarrass politically some good Congressmen. While I have not agreed for a long period of time with many of the writers, I do think that the more that is written and discussed about foreign policy the more meaningful becomes our use of free speech and the more careful becomes our analysis of present and future policies. The fact is that the bankruptcy of the Republican party has been (greatly) exposed (increased) by their concentration on this wholly synthetic issue.” President Kennedy makes a few handwritten emendations in pencil, adding “good” and “exposed,” while striking through “greatly” and “increased.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. Accompanied by the final onionskin draft of the letter. A volume of twelve anonymously written essays, The Liberal Papers, attracted the ire of the GOP, and in particular former Vice President Richard Nixon, for its apparent advocacy and ‘unilateral goodwill toward the international Communist conspiracy.’ In spite of a public letter from the White House repudiating the stance of the essays—a move no doubt aimed at curbing Republican agitation—Kennedy never formally denounced the publication’s ideas; he simply didn’t always agree with its writers. Starting Bid $200

44. John F. Kennedy. Ink signature of John F. Kennedy on an off-white 2.5 x 2.5 slip, handsomely matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 15.5 x 25.5. In very good condition, with small holes and edge tears (none touching the signature). Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, who obtained the autograph at a campaign event at Shawnee Mission East High School on October 22, 1960, mere weeks before the historic presidential election. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Rare twice-signed limited edition gifted to a Vietnam War hero 45. Lyndon B. Johnson. Signed

book: The Vantage Point. Limited first edition, numbered 112/300. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1971. Hardcover bound in padded red faux-leather, 6.5 x 9.5, 636 pages.

Signed on the colophon in black ink by Johnson, who also signs and inscribes on the dedication page in black ink, “To Ed & Mrs. Daly, who were with me all the way, all the time—with affection, Lyndon B. Johnson, Xmas ‘71.” Copy includes a calling card belonging to Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson, penned in red ink, “Merry Christmas.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with several cracks to the red faux-leather. Accompanied by a custom-made clamshell case. Daly was an American businessman and owner of World Airways and a frequent guest of the Johnson’s at the White House. Under his ownership, the airline was notable for humanitarian efforts that drew national attention during the Vietnam War. Annoyed by government red tape and the constant premature cancelations of his contracted airlifts, Daly gathered his crew and personally flew to Da Nang to help desperate Vietnamese refugees. A decidedly rare twice-signed limited edition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

46. Lyndon B. Johnson. Official Eversharp White House

pen bearing a gold facsimile signature of Lyndon B. Johnson, measuring 5.25˝ long, used by the president on April 5, 1968, in signing H.R. 1308, An Act to establish the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Mounted and matted with the top of the original box (also bearing a facsimile signature) and the original descriptive slip in a shadowbox to an overall size of 9.75 x 9.25.

In fine condition. The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is the site of the first integrated ironworks in North America, founded

by John Winthrop the Younger and in operation from 1646 to 1670. Starting Bid $200

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Ford’s multi-signed 1929 sophomore year book

47. Gerald Ford. South High School of Grand Rapids Michigan

1929 The Pioneer Annual yearbook, 8 x 10.75, 181 pages, signed inside four times by Ford as a member of the sophomore class in purple ink, “Junie Ford.” The signed pages are as follows: on page 85, which pictures Ford as vice president of The Varsity Club; on pages 114 and 115, showing Ford as an “All-City Center” and as a member of the football first team; and on page 126, pictured on the school’s track team. Ford can also be viewed in a sophomore class picture on page 62. In fine condition, with expected light handling and cover wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“The White House is something every American should see” 48. Ronald Reagan. TLS as president signed “Dutch,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, October 1, 1984.

Letter to Mrs. Peter MacArthur, in part: “Thanks so much for your encouraging note. I am sorry that Dotty was unable to take her White House tour. However, I would be pleased if you would have Rene Edwards get in touch with Kathy Osborne about a tour. The White House is something every American should see and I’m always glad to help. Nancy and I know that your prayers are with us and we are grateful. God has blessed us in many ways, especially in good friends like you.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Lydia Hupfer ‘Hup’ MacArthur was the widow of Pete MacArthur, program director of WOC in Davenport, Iowa. In 1932, MacArthur had given a then 21 year-old Reagan his first job as a sports announcer.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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49. Five Presidents. Exceptional color satin-finish 9.5 x 7 photo of five American presidents posing together during the

opening ceremony of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley on November 4, 1991, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “George Bush,” “Ronald Reagan,” and “J. Carter,” and in blue felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford” and “Richard Nixon.”

Double-matted to an overall size of 14 x 11.75. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Obama birth certificate signed by Trump 50. Donald Trump. Printed color copy of Barack Obama’s birth

certificate, 8.5 x 9.25, signed below in black felt tip by Trump. In very fine condition. Accompanied by material for a Spark event at Harbour Station in Saint John, New Brunswick, on October 6, 2011, which included Trump among the key speakers. In March 2011, Trump openly questioned Obama’s citizenship and eligibility to serve as President. He played a leading role in ‘birther’ conspiracy theories and was effective in demanding the White House to release Obama’s original ‘long-form’ certificate. In September 2016, Trump publicly acknowledged that Obama was born in the United States. A desirable and unusual format. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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George Washington

William Henry Harrison

Abraham Lincoln John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

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John F. Kennedy

Washington to Obama: a phenomenal complete presidential collection ITEMS INCLUDED

(in order of president)

Barack Obama

Zachary Taylor 51. American Presidents. Extraordinary complete presi-

dential autograph collection from George Washington through Barack Obama, consisting of a variety of formats including documents, letters, free franks, signatures, and more; many of them are signed as president. The collection is contained within two large binders, with several of the items affixed to their backing sheets. In overall very good to fine condition.

A complete listing with individual descriptions and images are available online at RRAuction.com.

Aside from a complete collection of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, which has become virtually impossible to assemble, a complete presidential collection represents an apex of autograph collecting. Rarely are we privileged to offer such a fine, complete collection of every former president of the United States. Starting Bid $5,000

George Washington (address panel as president) John Adams (partial DS as president) Thomas Jefferson (third-person ALS) James Madison (free frank) James Monroe (DS as president) John Quincy Adams (DS as president) Andrew Jackson (DS as president) Martin Van Buren (DS as president) William Henry Harrison (ALS) John Tyler (DS as president) James K. Polk (ADS as president) Zachary Taylor (signature) Millard Fillmore (free frank) Franklin Pierce (free frank) James Buchanan (DS) Abraham Lincoln (signature) Andrew Johnson (DS as president) U. S. Grant (DS as president) Rutherford B. Hayes (signature) James A. Garfield (free frank) Chester A. Arthur (DS as president) Grover Cleveland (Executive Mansion card) Benjamin Harrison (ALS as president) William McKinley (DS as president) Theodore Roosevelt (DS as president) William H. Taft (DS as president) Woodrow Wilson (check as president) Warren G. Harding (TLS as president) Calvin Coolidge (signature) Herbert Hoover (SP) Franklin D. Roosevelt (TLS as president) Harry S. Truman (TLS) Dwight D. Eisenhower (TLS as president) John F. Kennedy (DS as president) Lyndon B. Johnson (TLS as president) Richard Nixon (TLS as president) Gerald Ford (TLS as president) Jimmy Carter (TLS as president) Ronald Reagan (TLS) George Bush (ALS as president) Bill Clinton (debate ticket) George W. Bush (signature) Barack Obama (SP as president)

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52. George and George W. Bush

53. George Bush Starting Bid $200

54. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter

55. Grover Cleveland

56. Calvin Coolidge

57. Dwight D. Eisenhower

58. Dwight D. Eisenhower

59. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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60. Millard Fillmore

61. Millard Fillmore

62. Millard Fillmore

63. Gerald Ford

64. Gerald Ford

65. Gerald Ford

66. Gerald Ford

67. U. S. Grant

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68. Benjamin Harrison

69. Herbert Hoover

70. Herbert Hoover

71. Herbert Hoover

72. Lyndon B. Johnson

73. John F. Kennedy

74. John F. Kennedy

75. Abraham Lincoln

76. James Monroe

77. Richard Nixon

78. Richard Nixon

79. Richard Nixon

80. Richard Nixon

81. Barack Obama

82. Barack Obama

83. Presidential Ephemera

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84. Ronald Reagan

85. Ronald Reagan

86. Ronald Reagan

87. Ronald Reagan

88. Ronald Reagan

89. Ronald Reagan

90. Ronald Reagan

91. Ronald Reagan

92. Ronald Reagan and George Bush

93. Franklin D. Roosevelt

94. Harry S. Truman

95. Harry S. Truman

96. Donald Trump

97. Donald Trump

98. Donald Trump

99. Woodrow Wilson

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notables Declaration of Independence Remarkable 1776 captain’s appointment “for the defence of American Liberty”

100. John Hancock. Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, one page, 15 x 9, February 16, 1776. As president of the Continental Congress, Hancock appoints Moses Martin “to be the eighth Captain in a Regiment of Foot commanded by Colonel Goose Van Schaick, in the Army of the United Colonies raised for the defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Hancock and countersigned by Charles Thomson as secretary.

Handsomely cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 23.5 x 18. In very good to fine condition, with repaired separations to intersecting folds.

Hancock documents from 1776 are of the utmost desirability, with this example coming mere months before he famously applied his signature to the Declaration of Independence. The recipient of this appointment, Moses Martin, left the army in November 1776, several months before Van Schaick’s regiment surrendered at Fort Ticonderoga. A simply outstanding piece of American Revolutionary history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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Hancock signs in “the Eighth Year of the Independence of the United States of America”

101. John Hancock. Self-contained partial manuscript DS, one page, 8 x 5.75, October 23, 1783. The bottom portion of

a larger document with six lines of text, in full: “In Testimony whereof I have caused the Public Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to be hereto affixed this Twenty third day of October Ao. Di. 1783 and in the Eighth Year of the Independence of the United States of America.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Hancock and countersigned by John Avery as secretary.

Handsomely mounted, cloth matted, and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 16 x 19.5. In fine condition, with uniformly trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

102. John Hancock. Bold ink signature, “Your most hum Sevt, John Hancock Presid.,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 slip clipped from a letter. Nicely matted and framed with a portrait of Hancock to an overall size of 10.75 x 13.25. In very good condition, with several small vertical creases through signature and some mild toning. A desirable example of this iconic American autograph. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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103. John Hancock. Partly-printed ADS, signed within the text, “John Hancock,” one page, 9 x 4.25, December 16, 1771. A bill of lading filled out by Hancock, in part: “Shipped by the Grace of God, in good Order and well Condition’d, by John Hancock in and upon the good Ship called the Lydia whereof is Master, under God, for this present Voyage James Hall and now riding at Anchor in the Harbour of Boston and by God’s Grace bound for London to say, one hundred and sixty two casks of Oil… one hundred and eighty seven barrells of Tar, Seventy Four of Logwood, Three thousand white oak…staves.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare medical receipt by the noted physician of the Revolution 104. Benjamin Rush.

ADS, signed “Benj. Rush,” one page, 6.25 x 4, 1796– 1797. Medical bill and receipt payment. In full: “1796 Miss Betsy Cadwallider Dr to Benj’n Rush; Novr 1797 January February medicines, and attendance to herself. £11:5:0 June 7th 1797 Rec’d in full, Benj’n Rush.” In very good condition, with two vertical folds, scattered toning and soiling, and tape repairs on reverse to two small separations at top of folds. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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American Politicians Secretary Hamilton inquires about a distressed vessel 105. Alexander Hamilton. LS signed “A. Hamilton,” one page, 7.25 x 9, April 29, 1790. Letter to O. H. Williams, collector for the port of Baltimore. In full: “I have received a Letter from the naval officer of your port (copy of which you have here enclosed) respecting the case of the Snow St. Martin. I request you to furnish me with a statement of facts which relate to the subject, together with the reasons by which you were guided in exempting the said vessel from paying Tonnage & fees.” Removably encapsulated in a mylar sleeve. In fine condition, with toning to edges from previous display.

As secretary of the treasury, Hamilton wrote to find out why the Snow St. Martin had not been charged with fees upon entering an American port. The vessel had left the Portuguese port of St. Ubes, bound for Charleston, South Carolina, but encountered trouble along the way and was forced to land at Baltimore. Upon examination the ship was deemed ‘insufficient to be repaired,’ and the vessel and cargo were sold off; the collectors of the port considered Snow St. Martin exempt from tonnage and fees under legislation concerning distressed ships. Hamilton’s autograph is relatively scarce and increasingly desirable, with this being a particularly crisp, well-preserved example. P re-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

106. Andrew Hamilton. Prominent lawyer in colonial Philadelphia (1676–1741) remembered for his victory on behalf of the printer and newspaper publisher John Peter Zenger in a case which helped to establish that truth is a defense to an accusation of libel. ADS, signed “A: Hamilton,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 13, March 6, 1730. Lengthy autograph legal document, in part: “And by the said articles it is agreed that the conveyance of the premises by the said Sr. Wid to the said John England shall be in Trust for the uses in the articles aforesaid and especially that if ye said John shall not within ye time limited in the Articles find a sufficient Quantity of Iron Ore for carrying on the said Works and shall be willing to reconvey ye said Land.” In very good to fine condition, with archival tape repair to complete separation to the central vertical fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Acitivists and Social Leaders 107.

Kurt Eisner. Jewish jour-

nalist, theatre critic, and radical leader (1867–1919) who was assassinated shortly after overthrowing the Wittelsbach monarchy in Bavaria. Untranslated ALS in German,, one page, 5.75 x 8.75, Vorwarts letterhead, December 16, 1902. In fine condition, with a small area of creasing to the right edge. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

109. Nelson Mandela. DS, signed “N. Mandela,” one page, 11.5 x 16.5, March 20, 1997.

Certificate issued by the Friends of Robben Island, in full: “Presented to Ivan May on 20 March 1997 by his excellency the President of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela.

In appreciation of dedication and commitment to the development of Robben Island.” In fine condition, with small creases to corners. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Happy you were able to hear The Messenger” 108. Malcolm X.

Rare ALS signed “Malcolm X,” one page on a color 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting New York City, postmarked October 22, 1958.

Letter to Gloria Owens, in full: “Greetings from the world’s largest city. Happy you were able to hear The Messenger.” In fine condition. Gloria Owens was the sister of Maceo X Owens, secretary at Muhammad’s Mosque No. 7 in Harlem where Malcolm X preached alongside Louis Farrakhan. A decidedly rare, important autograph boasting a fine association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Supreme Court “The Treaty being finished” in 1794, Jay plans to sit for a portrait

110. John Jay. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 8.5, December 5, 1794. Loving letter to his wife Sally, writ-

ten while abroad in London after negotiating the Jay Treaty. In part: “That you and our dear little Flock should be preserved in Health and Prosperity, when so many families in our Country are in mourning and Distress, is a circumstance which should turn our Hearts to the author and Giver of all Blessings—with the Disposition you have made of what money you have recd. I am satisfied—continue to do in those matters what on mature Reflection and advice may appear to be for the best. I am not anxious for the Sale of my little Interest in the six per Cent—at this distance I cannot so well judge—do you and Mr. Munro consult about it…Your Letters are a Treat to me. I am glad you have at Length got a pair of Horses. You must have wanted them much. Let them be used daily, & moderately fed, or they will probably become vicious. Idleness is not better for young Horses, than for young men…as yet I have not had Time to sit for my Picture you request, but (the Treaty being finished) I hope soon to have Leisure for the purpose—it will I assure you give me more pleasure to present to you the original than the Picture.

I hope next Spring to do both…I hope Nancy will amuse herself sometimes with her spinning wheel—God only knows what may one Day be her Situation—polite accomplishments merit attention—useful knowledge should not be neglected. Let us do the best we can with and for our children, and commit them to the protection and Guidance of Providence.” In fine condition.

Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection.

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

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Scientist and Inventors Highly sought-after portrait of the telephone’s inventor 111. Alexander Graham Bell. Superb matte-finish 6.25 x 9.25 portrait of Bell taken circa 1910 by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing, affixed to a 6.5 x 9.5 mount, neatly signed on the mount in black ink, “Alexander Graham Bell.”

Blindstamped in the lower right by Harris & Ewing. Attractively suede-matted and framed with a nameplate to an overall size of 14 x 17.5. In fine condition, with spots of silvering to his jacket and heavier silvering to edges. At this time in his life, Bell was traveling the globe on a 12-month world tour, making stops in a diverse array of countries that included Australia, China, France, India, Italy, England, and Fiji, before arriving back in Washington, DC, in May 1911. What he was most surprised by during the trip was the proliferation of the telephone, which he had invented back in 1876—perfect strangers would thank him for his revolutionary device and he was welcomed as an important guest everywhere he went, with a Sydney newspaper naming him one of the ‘two most interesting visitors Australia has ever had from the United States,’ (Mark Twain being the other).

Signed photos of the communications innovator are extremely rare. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Niels Bohr’s Cambridge mortarboard

112. Niels Bohr. Niels Bohr’s academic cap worn at the time he went to Cambridge University in 1911 to study under J. J. Thomson of the Cavendish Laboratory, signed on the inner label in ink, “Niels Bohr.” The black felt hat was manufactured by Ryder & Amies and measures 9.25 x 9.25 x 3.5. In very good condition, with soiling to the signed label, and some insect damage to the fabric on the top of the mortarboard. The vice chancellor at Cambridge has confirmed that the present cap is exactly the type that Bohr wore during his stay. It was later given as a gift by Bohr to a bricklayer at the Bohr Institute in 1945; accompanied by a photo of Bohr and the bricklayer at a Bohr Institute Christmas party in 1944. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Einstein muses on Kant and the Theory of Relativity 113. Albert Einstein. TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, blindstamped Princeton letterhead, December 17, 1953. Remarkable letter to Max Fishler, in part (translated): “The question regarding Time and Space in connection with Kant’s philosophy is not an easy one to answer insofar as Kant’s view regarding Time and Space is interpreted differently by different people. It seems to me, however, that essentially Kant subscribes to the following view: Spatial thinking is not bound to sensible experience in the same sense as thinking with respect to corporeal objects. The spatial concepts are for him a priori, that is, given before any experience and to a certain degree inborn tools of perception and of thought. (Intuition a priori). To this fact does he refer back the indisputability of geometric propositions.

Today, however, hardly anyone doubts that the indisputability consists only in the sense that we are dealing with logical consequents from given axioms which even from the logical standpoint are intentionally postulated.

Naturally, this insight has now become trivial since mathematicians have erected other geometries which depart from Euclidean geometry and are, logically, equally as consistent as the Euclidean geometry. We know further that the Euclidean axioms are due to our experiences of solid bodies, through which they are aroused, and that therefore a psychological dependence on that which is empirically given is hardly to be doubted.

We may say then,—as I see it, with justice—that all concepts, not only the mathematical ones, are a priori insofar as they are not logically deducible from naked experience. But this holds for all concepts, for the concepts of the empirical sciences not less than for the concepts of pure mathematics.

The general theory of relativity has in my opinion convincingly shown that the spatial character belongs to the objects of the physical world as a mere characteristic of it (i.e. four-dimensionality of space-time).

The contrast to Kant can be illustrated briefly through the short sentence: the inner space of a box is ‘real’ in the same sense as the box itself.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light handling wear. With Einstein’s introduction of the special and general theories of relativity, Immanuel Kant’s long-respected notions of a priori space and time were suddenly cast into doubt. This represented a major intellectual shift in the 20th century, and its implications reverberated throughout the arts and sciences alike. Overall, this is a complex, amazing Einstein letter discussing the impact of his most important discoveries on the philosophy of science. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $5000

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114. Arthur Eddington. British astrophysicist (1882–1944) famous for his

work regarding the theory of relativity. Scarce ALS signed “A. S. Eddington,” one page, 4.5 x 6.75, blindstamped Cambridge Observatory letterhead, May 10, 1936. Letter to Professor Stokeley, in full: “I am sorry my stay in America will be too short to allow of a visit to Philadelphia, and I must content myself with meeting you personally at Harvard. I fancy our programme at Harvard will be so full that it will be wisest for me not to attempt to combine other events with it.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

115. Thomas Edison. Handsome matte-finish 7 x 9.25 half-length portrait of Edison by Falk of New York, affixed to its original studio mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen with his classic umbrella signature, “Thomas A. Edison.” Lower right corner blindstamped by the photography studio. In fine condition, with trimmed borders which could be successfully matted out to produce an attractive display. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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117. Michael Faraday. ALS signed “M. Faraday,” one page, 4.75 x 6, blindstamped Royal Institution of Great Britain letterhead, August 28, 1861. Letter to R. B. Clifton, in part: “I regret on many accounts that I cannot be at…the coming meeting of the association but it must be so.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and a vertical fold to the left side. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce Manhattan Project association 118. Enrico Fermi. DS

in Italian, one page, 8.25 x 11.5, June 4, 1937. Untranslated document concerning an award nomination for a member of t h e S . I . P. S .

[The Italian Society for the Advancement of Science], Bruno Rossi, who later went on to become a prominent figure in the Manhattan Project. Signed at the conclusion by Enrico Fermi, Luigi Lombardi, and Antonio Carrelli. Overall toning and creasing and a couple small tears to upper edge, otherwise fine condition. In addition to Fermi, Lombardi and Carrelli were also scientists, and the content regarding an award for a fellow extremely influential physicist make this an excellent association piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

119. Alexander Fleming. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7, Conne-

mara Hotel letterhead, February 26, 1953. In part: “I have no objection to your adding my signature to the glass tankard which you propose to present to the Duke of Edinburgh…I am interested because I am Rector of Edinburgh Univ. of which he is Chancellor. I should be glad if you would send me one of the tankards.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

120. Werner Heisenberg. Un-

common matte-finish 4.25 x 6.5 photo of Heisenberg, signed in the lower border in blue ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“Scientific literature is crucial for the development of the next generation” 121. Fritz Haber. Chemist (1868–1934) who received the

Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1918 for his invention of the Haber–Bosch process, a method used to synthesize ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen. TLS in German, signed “Haber,” two pages, 8.25 x 13, Kaiser Wilhelm Institute letterhead, July 10, 1920. Letter to physicist Karl Mey, in part (translated): “My idea of ​​the distribution of the means is that every institute has to state how much money it can be from state or foundations, after deduction of the cost of heating, lighting, etc.—for scientific work, and then a portion of this effort is to be paid to him for a number of years, and half of the collection is to be used for this purpose. A quarter of the collection I think would be expediently reserved to be distributed in cases of special importance on the basis of special requests and examination by an expert authority. The last quarter, however, I would like to see for the physical literature. I am assuming that the possibility of working scientifically and of making the results of the scientific work known in the scientific literature is crucial for the development of the next generation.” In fine condition, with filing holes to the edge, and a strip of toning along the top edge of the first page.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The creator of the world’s first vaccine 122. Edward Jenner. ALS signed “Dr. Jenner,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, August 28, 1800. Letter to bookseller James Carpenter, in full: “Dr. Jenner would be much obliged to Mr. Carpenter to send him…The Physical & Med: Journal, Med: Review & Mag:, Edinburgh Practice of Physic (newly published), Ct. Rumford’s last Essay on Kitchen Chimneys.” In very good condition, with moderate overall toning, two small holes in the body, a tear to the left edge, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf.

In the summer of 1800, Jenner continued his successful practice of inoculating patients with cowpox as a means of inducing immunity to the more deadly small pox disease. The publication of his small pox research two years prior by the Royal Society had now gained traction, and a majority support from the scientific and medical community assisted in the widespread use of vaccinations; by the year this letter was written, vaccinations were becoming common on both sides of the Atlantic. Although Jenner’s dedicated work proved detrimental to both his private practice and personal affairs, the British Parliament in 1802 granted him £10,000 as partial compensation, and then, five years later, another £20,000. Jenner remains rare across all formats, with this being only the second letter we’ve ever offered.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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123. Antione Lavoisier and Marquis de Condorcet. LS in French, one page,

6.75 x 10.75, July 7, 1792. Letter from the “Commissioners of the National Treasury,” in part (translated): “We have the honor…of sending…a copy of the letter written by M. Poirel, Vice Consul of France in Cadix, relative to expenses for which he asks to be reimbursed that were occasioned by several shipments of piastres he made to the colonies following orders he received from you.” Signed at the conclusion by six commissioners: “Lavoisier,” “Du Tramblay,” “de Vaines,” “Condorcet,” “De L’Estang,” and “De la Fontaine.” In fine condition, with a small repaired tear at the top edge. Antoine Lavoisier was an influential French chemist (1743–1794) noted for his discovery of the role oxygen plays in combustion; and Marquis de Condorcet was an Italian philosopher, mathematician, and early political scientist (1743–1794) who advocated a liberal economy, personal freedoms, and equal rights. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Expressing the hope that our beloved country entire will ere long be again bound together in bonds of fraternal union” 124. Samuel F. B. Morse. ALS signed “Sam’l F. B. Morse,” one page, 4.5 x 7, December 28, 1861. Letter to his friend Abraham Flandrau, in full: “Your note has just been received forwarded from Po’keepsie and I cheerfully comply with your request, expressing the hope that our beloved country entire will ere long be again bound together in bonds of fraternal union.”

In fine condition, with old mounting remnants in each corner. A desirable letter with fabulous content penned early on in the Civil War. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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125. Joseph Lister. ALS, one page, 4 x 6, personal letterhead, December 5,

1896. Letter to Dr. W. Bullock of the British Institute of Preventative Medicine. In full: “I am much obliged to you for your very interesting and most satisfactory report.

I referred to it with pleasure yesterday at our Council meeting.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Very rare letter from the pioneer of surgical anesthesia 126. William T. G. Morton. ALS signed “Wm. T. G. Morton,”

one page, 7 x 8.75, April 17, 1854. Letter to his attorney Horace Cornwall, in full: “It pains me not to be able to do more for you at this time but shall hope to send you more next month. Try and get along with this now and I will do more for you as soon as possible…P.S. I am expecting my bill up any day in the Senate. There is only 1/2 dozen bills on private calendar before it.

I have a large vote in favor of it.” In fine condition.

Two years after starting his own dental practice, Morton famously demonstrated the usage of ether as a reliable painkilling chemical at Massachusetts General Hospital on October 16, 1846, when he successfully and painlessly extracted a tumor from the neck of Edward Abbott. Upon receiving a patent for his inhalant, Morton was confronted with claims that others had first discovered the surgical benefits of ether. To legitimize his findings and to seek a ‘national recompense’ of $100,000, he applied to Congress three different times. On Morton’s fourth attempt he hired attorney Horace Cornwall to expedite research, but due to travel costs and mounting legal bills, he was forced to pay Cornwall in modest installments. On April 19, 1854, two days after writing this letter, Morton’s bill ‘to recompense the discoverer of practical anesthesia’ passed the Senate, but a rapid turnaround by the House caught Morton by surprise and unprepared, and resulted in the bill’s prompt dismissal. Relating to Morton’s lifelong fight for recognition, this remarkable letter represents the first item we have ever offered of the famed oral surgeon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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128. Max Planck.

127. Ivan Pavlov. Ink signature, “Prof. I. P. Pavlov,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a few small spots of foxing. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Fountain pen signature in German (translated), “Max Planck, 3.8.38, and Marga, on a friendly summer’s day!,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.25 slip clipped from a guest book, affixed to a larger sheet captioned in another hand (translated): “Entry in our guestbook from Rohbognerhof where we had Max and Marga so often with us.” Matted with a photo to an overall size of 7.75 x 11.75. In fine condition, with writing showing through from the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare letter to the first producer of radiographic plates, only months after discovering the X-ray

129. Wilhelm Rontgen. ALS in German, signed “Dr. W. C. Rontgen,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, April 3, 1896. Let-

ter to Carl Schleussner, saying that he would check the photographic plates sent to him right after his return from Sorrento, where he was spending his holidays. In fine condition, with a crease to the upper left corner tip. Schleussner, the world’s first photographic materials manufacturer, worked with Rontgen to develop the first X-ray plate. Rontgen had taken the first-ever X-ray photograph—an image of his wife’s hand—just a few months earlier on December 22, 1895, shortly after his discovery of X-rays. Upon viewing the image of her hand’s skeleton, his wife exclaimed, ‘I have seen my death!’ Thanks to his collaboration with Rontgen, Schleussner soon obtained a worldwide reputation as the leading producer of radiographic plates. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Religious Figures

130. Pope John Paul II. TLS in Polish, signed “Karol card Wojtyla,” one page, 8.25 x 5.75, Kuria Metropolitalna letterhead, June 10, 1978. Untranslated letter announcing a holiday retreat liturgical service. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

131. Pope John Paul II. TLS in Polish,

signed “Karol card. Wojtyla,” one page, 5.75 x 4, Easter 1975. In full (translated): “Please accept my heartfelt well wishes and joy of the wedding, which on the day of the Resurrection became the participation of the apostles and disciples of the Lord.”

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

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World Leaders Brezhnev writes to Khrushchev in honor of Ukraine’s premier mining institute 132. Leonid Brezhnev. TLS in Cyrillic, signed “Brezhnev,” one page, 8.25 x

11.75, July 21, 1949. Letter to Nikita Khrushchev, then First Secretary of the Communist Party of Ukraine, petitioning him to authorize a celebration in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Artem Dnipropetrovsk Mining Institute. In part (translated): “The 50th anniversary of the oldest higher mine-engineering institution of learning in the Ukraine—the Artem Dnipropetrovsk Mining Institute that was founded in 1899—will be celebrated on 12th October 1949. The many years of the institute’s operation are inextricably linked to the development of the mining industry and mining science…The ranks of the institute’s alumni include approximately 200 professors and senior research associates who work at various Soviet Union institutions of learning and scientific institutions. Over the course of its existence, the institute has given the nation more than 5,000 mining engineers, 4,340 of whom were Soviet specialists during Soviet times. Taking into account the distinguished service of the Dnipropetrovsk Mining Institute during the development of the mining industry in our country, we ask that you resolve to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the institute by holding an anniversary celebration and a scientific session, and that you support our petition for a ceremony to bestow a medal on the Institute and to grant its staff members government awards.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner, and paper loss and punch holes along the left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

133. Winston Churchill. TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page,

7.5 x 9.5, Chartwell, Westerham, Kent letterhead, November 19, 1950.

Letter to A. L. Cranfield of the London Star, in full: “I have been reading every day the all–too–complimentary articles about me which have been appearing THE STAR. I hope this series has not done any harm to the circulation of your newspaper.” Churchill has added the day to the date in his own hand. Mounted to a same-size sheet of heavy cardstock and in very good condition, with some light soiling, a block of toning from prior display, and the signature quite faded but fully legible. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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134. Jean Jaures. French Socialist leader (1859–1914) who was assassinated at the outbreak of World War I, and remains one of the main historical figures of the French Left.

ALS in French, one page, 4.25 x 5.25, November 13, 1901.

Letter to M. Lecherbonnier, director of personnel at the Ministry of Justice. In part (translated): “You were good enough to tell Mr. Raynal, a substitute for Oran, that you would grant him leave until the end of the year, no doubt the Algiers Public Prosecutor’s Office has not been notified of this, Algiers has just telegraphically invited Mr. Raynal to take the hierarchical route to his immediate post. I should be very grateful if you would intervene to dispel this misunderstanding.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

135. Nikita Khrushchev. World War II–dated DS in Cyrillic,

one page, 7.25 x 10, March 25, 1944. In part (translated): “To the Members of the Military Soviet of the 4th Ukrainian Front and Major-General Subbotin…I heartily congratulate you with honored government recognition.” Signed at the conclusion in blue pencil by Khruschev and countersigned by Alexei Kirichenko. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. This military citation was presented to General Nikita Egorovich Subbotin for heroism while undertaking an amphibious landing against the German-held forces in the Crimea. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

136. Walther Rathenau. Important German statesman and socialist leader (1867–1922) who served as foreign minister during the Weimar Republic and initiated the Treaty of Rapallo; he was assassinated by the ultra-nationalist Organisation Council terrorist group. Rare untranslated ALS in German, signed twice with his initials, “WR,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7, Grand Hotel Quirinal letterhead, December 27, 1913. In fine condition. Pre-certified Starting Bid $200

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Royalty Massive leatherbound volume of royal portraits

137. British Royalty. Impressive, massive leatherbound volume of ten portraits of British royalty, measuring 17 x 21, with

a title page in calligraphy, reading: “The Portraits contained in this volume have been presented to The Honorable Rodman Wanamaker, C.V.O., as a mark of the Friendship and High Esteem in which he is held by those who have inscribed their Signatures.” The book features predominately oversized (most approximately 9 x 12) portraits held within thick cardstock pages, with short biographies penned in calligraphy on the opposite page. Signed portraits include: Queen Mary; Queen Alexandra; Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI); The Duchess of York (Elizabeth The Queen Mother); Prince Henry; Prince George; Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascelles; and Princess Victoria. Also includes an unsigned photo of the Prince of Wales. In very good to fine condition, with some scuffing to exterior and staining to a few pages. Rodman Wanamaker was a department store magnate and patron of the arts, as well as a major early supporter of aviation. He made major contributions to the liturgical arts in Great Britain, including the sponsorship of a sterling silver altar and silver pulpit at the church of the Queen’s estate in Sandringham, England, as well as a massive processional cross for Westminster Abbey. Starting Bid $500

138. Empress Alexandra of Russia. Vintage matte-finish 5.25 x 7.75 photo of the empress wearing an ornate gown and hat in a fetching threequarter-length pose, signed in pencil, “Alexandra, 1899.” Affixed to its original same-size mount. In fine condition, with a faint scratch passing through her hair. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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140.

Prince Charles. ALS

139. Nicholas II. Untranslated manuscript DS in Cyrillic, signed “Nicholas,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, March 1, 1914.

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

141. Princess Diana. Royal Christmas card from 1992, measuring 12 x 8 open, featuring an affixed color photo of young Princes Henry and William, signed and inscribed inside in black ink, “To Peter, from, Diana.” In fine condition, with a small stain to the outside back cover. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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signed “Charles,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, Windsor Castle letterhead, April 17, 1987. Letter to friend and landscape consultant Vernon Russell-Smith, in part: “I have been thinking about the present from the… conservancy that you told me about. It occurred to me that what would be most useful—and appropriate—would be apple trees to plant an orchard with the small field just beyond the kitchen garden. Apparently it used to be an orchard until some clot removed it. I feel it would make the whole difference… but it may require too many trees for the amount of money they have? Perhaps we could look at the area where you are down next?” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in his own hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

142. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Christmas card embossed with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 10.5 x 7.25 open, featuring an affixed color photo of the newly wedded royal couple, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “William, from Charles” and “and Diana.” The interior of the card is in fine condition; the exterior has old tape residue along the edges from prior, opened display. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

143. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Christmas card for 2012 measuring 16 x 6 open, featuring an affixed color photo of the Queen and Prince Philip holding an award, signed in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R, 2012,” and in black ink, “Philip.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

144. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Royal 1954 Christmas card with an embossed golden crown on the front, measures 16 x 7 open, bearing a wonderful family photo of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip standing with their two children on a Buckingham Palace balcony, signed below the image in black ink, “Elizabeth R, 1954,” and in fountain pen, “Philip.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Queen Isabella sends a professor to “attend to certain matters involving the Inquisition” 145. Queen Isabella. LS in Spanish, signed “Yo la Reyna,” one page, 8.5 x 9, November 2, 1503. Letter to Dr. Alfonso Ramires de Villaescusa, municipal royal representative in the town of Valladolid. In full (translated): “I have ordered Dr. de Palacios Rubios, a professor in the schools of that town, to go to the city of Cordoba to attend to certain matters involving the Inquisition in which Our Lord will receive much service, and because he is making his excuses, saying that he cannot go without that university’s license and order, and I am writing to them asking them to give him license and count him as present during the time that he will be there, so that he will not be fined about his lectures, I order you, as soon as you see this, to give them my letter and seek a way for what I am writing to them to have its effect, because the said doctor is staying here awaiting the reply, and I would not like him to be detained very long. And in this you will serve me.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and expected small slits.

De Villaescusa served as both an advocate and magistrate in cases of property seizure during the Inquisition’s mass expulsion of Jews and converts. Following the Treaty of Granada and the surrender of the Moors in November 1491, the completion of the Reconquista left the Spanish kingdom in need of reparation.

Issued by Ferdinand and Isabella on March 31, 1492, the Alhambra Decree ordered the removal of all practicing Jews from the regions of Castile and Aragon within a four-month span, an edict designed to purge Jewish influence from Spain’s large converso population. The broad expulsion also meant that all monies and property left behind were to be roundly confiscated by the Spanish crown. The city of Cordoba, the location Dr. Juan Lopez de Palacios Rubios was ordered to attend, was the site of one of the first two tribunals established during the Inquisition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Titanic and Maritime Lifeboat No. 6 of the Titanic 146. Titanic. Original mounted matte-finish 6.75 x 4.5 photograph of two Titanic emergency lifeboats, affixed to its original 9.75 x 8 photographic mount. The photograph, taken by Carpathia passenger Louis M. Ogden on the morning of April 15, depicts the two emergency boats floating in the North Atlantic Ocean, with one boat filled with passengers wearing life jackets identified as Lifeboat No. 6, the vessel in which Margaret ‘Molly’ Brown was rescued. In fine condition. Ogden was a New York socialite aboard the RMS Carpathia during the Titanic disaster who helped to photograph, document, and assist the survivors.

This was among the thirty images he captured that day. Starting Bid $200

Rare original photo of the Titanic iceberg 147. Titanic. Remarkable original first generation glossy

5.5 x 4 photograph of the infamous iceberg that the Titanic struck on the night of April 14, 1912. The photograph, taken

by Carpathia passenger Louis M. Ogden on the morning of April 15, depicts the North Atlantic horizon, with the iceberg to direct center. In fine condition, with a few small creases.

Louis M. Ogden was a New York socialite aboard the RMS Carpathia during the Titanic disaster who helped to photograph, document, and assist the survivors. This was among the thirty images he captured that day. Photographs of this iceberg remain extremely rare. Starting Bid $200

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The captain of the RMS Carpathia, a week after the Titanic disaster 148. Titanic. Original first-generation matte-finish 6.25 x 8.25 fulllength photo of RMS Carpathia Captain Arthur Rostron with passengers Louis M. Ogden and his wife posing on the ship’s deck. Reverse of the photo bears pencil notations: “Capt. Arthur H. Rostron and Mr. & Mrs. Louis Mansfield Ogden of N. Y., taken on the ‘Carpathia’ a week after the ‘Titanic’ disaster.” In fine condition, with silvering to some of the darker areas of the image. Ogden was a New York socialite aboard the RMS Carpathia during the Titanic disaster who helped to photograph, document, and assist the survivors. Starting Bid $200

149. Titanic. Two items: a black-and-white 5.5 x 3.5 postcard

portraying the SS Carpathia with incoming Titanic rescue boats, published by Joseph Koehler, with captions on right and left borders: “Rescuing the 705 survivors of the Titanic, sunk off Halifax. April 15, 1912. 1,600 persons were drowned. Insurance loss, $14,500,000”; and a color booklet for the Cunard Line for travel between America–Europe, 4.75 x 7.5, with a centerfold map of European routes, and a “List of Saloon Passengers per S. S. ‘Carpathia,’ with mentions of A. H. Roston as commander, and “Mr. L. M. Ogden” and “Mrs. Ogden” as passengers. In overall very good to fine condition, with a crease to the right side of the postcard, and some toning and foxing to the covers of the brochure. From the estate of Louis M. Ogden, a New York socialite aboard the RMS Carpathia during the Titanic disaster who helped to photograph, document, and assist the survivors. Starting Bid $200

150. Titanic. Five items: a black-andwhite 5.5 x 3.5 postcard portraying the SS Carpathia with incoming Titanic rescue boats, published by Joseph Koehler, with captions on right and left borders: “Rescuing the 705 survivors of the Titanic, sunk off Halifax. April 15, 1912. 1,600 persons were drowned.

Insurance loss, $14,500,000”; a 9.5 x 4 mailing envelope addressed from Henry Kale to “Louis M. Ogden, Esq., c/o Messrs. Brown Shirley & Co.,” postmarked three times in October 1912; a program for the “Memorial Exercises In Honor of the Late William McKinley, President of the United States of America,” held at Prince George’s Hall on September 19, 1901; a program for Miss Amy Baker’s Annual Recital on April 26, 1907; and a bank statement for Louis M. Ogden “in account current with Brown Brothers & Co., New York,” 14 x 8.5, drafted from May 18 to December 16, 1912, with Brown Brothers “Paid” stamp dated December 18, 1912. Statement bears two affixed 1912 receipts. In overall very good to fine condition. From the estate of Louis M. Ogden, a New York socialite aboard the RMS Carpathia during the Titanic disaster who helped to photograph, document, and assist the survivors.

Starting Bid $200

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A “half-wit” seeks Titanic restitution: “I will ask the King to release the information and if he don’t explain it I will ask the American government” 151. Titanic: Bridget Delia Mahon. Collection of three letters related to the insurance claim made by the family of Titanic victim Bridget Delia Mahon. First is a letter to the White Star Line signed by her mother, “Anne Mahon,” and her brother, “Pat Mahon,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, January 24, 1916, in part: “I must have to ask you have I any more money to get from the White Star Line I see in the newspapers that they gave more money…If I don’t get the matter explained in relation to law I will ask the King to release the information and if he don’t explain it I will ask the American government to respond…There was one 100£ granted.” Second, a carbon copy of the White Star Line’s law firm Hill Dickinson & Co.’s letter forwarding the present letter to Solicitor Herbert Z. Deane, January 31, 1916, in part: “We have again had a letter from Mrs. Mahon pressing for information as to the settlement of her cane. We propose to write and tell her the amount for which her claim was settled and the amount paid in respect of costs, as we do not think it right that there should be this continual feeling of discontent in the minds of claimants with whom we think it not unjust to say out clients dealt on liberal terms.” Third, a handwritten response from Solicitor Herbert Z. Deane, one page, July 1, 1916, headed “Titanic, Mrs. Mahon,” in part: “I…regret that you are further troubled having this woman understand the matter fully…the person who writes on her behalf is her son who I am informed is half-witted. I do not think any notice should be taken of the communication.” In overall very good to fine condition. Bridget Mahon was traveling on the Titanic as a third-class passenger as a part of a large group from the same district in County Mayo, Ireland, and she perished in the disaster; her body, if recovered, was never identified. Starting Bid $200

153. Whaling. Rare partly-printed DS, signed “Tho’s Cooke,

152. R. Norris Williams. American tennis player (1891–

1968) who survived the Titanic disaster. American tennis player (1891–1968) who survived the Titanic disaster. Scarce vintage fountain pen signature, “Richard N. Williams 2nd,” on an offwhite 5 x 3.25 card, with a small self-portrait sketch of a tennis player below. In fine condition, with old mounting remnants on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Jr.,” two pages, 16 x 10, October 1, 1811. Whaling document issued from Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, for the ship “Mary Anne whereof George Russell, Jr., is present master,” affixed to a larger document listing the officers and crew. Of particular interest is the “Complexion” listed for the sailors, which includes “Fair,” “Dark,” “Mixed,” “Black,” “Indian,” “Brown,” “African,” “Fair,” and “Molatto.” In very good to fine condition, with several small archival repairs and writing showing through from opposing sides. The Ship Mary Ann headed off to sea, sailing from October 1811 to about 1813, but was seized by the British in the War of 1812. Starting Bid $200

Explorers and Archeologists “When the sick man is ready for a thorough cure, he should be ready to forget that women exist” 154. Aime Bonpland. Important French explorer and botanist

(1773–1858) who emigrated to South America in 1816. AMS in Spanish, signed “Amado Bonpland,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, September 17, 1850. Bonpland pens instructions for a remedy, likely a cure for syphilis. In full (translated): “1. When the sick man is ready for a thorough cure, he should be ready to forget that women exist; otherwise, taking remedies will be in vain. 2. Throughout the time of the cure, he should make daily use of a decoction of rice and flax seeds, and every ten days, he should take five of Dr. Brandreth’s universal vegetable pills. 3. Every day, he should take two spoonfulls of sarsaparilla syrup, i.e., one in the morning when he wakes up and the other at two or three o’clock in the afternoon. Each spoonful of [syrup] is to be added to a cup of the decoction of rice and flax seeds, and everything is to be mixed well before he drinks it.

He should not take the syrup on the purge days, and he should continue taking it this way for the three bottles that are sent. 4.

Every two days, he should take one heating pill when he goes to bed, until they are gone, making sure to take one on his purge days. 5. If he judges it useful, he should gargle and wash with mixtures to be prepared from the remedy labeled for external use and a decoction of elder flowers. The gargling mixture is to be prepared as follows: in a small cup of elder decoction, he should add a small teaspoonful of the liquor for external use, and he should gargle with this mixture. Washing: the mixture should be prepared from a spoonful of the liquor labeled external use and half a bottle of elder flower decoction. 6. If all these instructions are followed precisely, the sick man should be thoroughly cured.” In very good condition, with a tear and slight paper loss to the left edge, and old repairs to splitting along the central horizontal fold. Originates from the papers of noted photographer Charles D. Fredricks, a friend of Bonpland. The sarsaparilla root was used as a cure for syphilis and rheumatism; between that and Bonpland’s instruction to “forget that women exist,” this remedy is presumed to have been intended for syphilis. A remarkable manuscript with fascinating medical content. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

King Tut’s discoverer grants a pay raise to a tomb guard 155. Howard Carter. Manuscript DS, one page, 7 x 9, 1902. Document concerning a pay raise for a tomb guard, signed by Carter to approve the request. Also initialed twice by prominent Egyptologist Gaston Maspero. In fine condition, with pin holes to upper left corner and two file holes along the left edge. During this period, Carter was serving as Chief Inspector of the Egyptian Antiquities Service and supervising a number of excavations at Thebes (now Luxor). A highly desirable, early document directly associated with his archaeological work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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American West Scarce twice-signed Austin document 156. Stephen F. Austin. ADS,

signed within the text and endorsed on the reverse, “Stephen F. Austin,” one page, 7.5 x 3.5, no date. Promissory note written and endorsed by Austin, in full: “Sixty days after date I promise to pay Stephen F. Austin or order Seven Hundred Dollars payable and negotiable in the Bank of St. Lou[is a]mount defalcation for value recd.” Signed at the conclusion by Martin Ruggles. In very good condition, with a restored area of paper loss to the left side affecting portions of text, and a smaller area of paper loss affecting Austin’s middle initial. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Notorious Figures 157. Charles Guiteau. Final page of Guiteau’s manuscript for the preface to his 1882 justification of President Garfield’s assassination The Truth and The Removal, one page, 4.75 x 7.75, bearing just two words of the text, “is insanity,” signed below, “Charles Guiteau, United States Jail, Washington D.C., March 14, 1882.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and light overall soiling. Accompanied by a letter from one of Guiteau’s admirers, beginning: “You do not know how many ladies there are here who believe that you did right to remove the president. I am one of them.” Several letters from Guiteau’s admirers were published in the book. From the family of printer William Gibson, whose firm printed the book in 1882. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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158. Meyer Lansky. ALS signed “Love, Dad,” one page, 8 x 11, Dan Hotel

Tel Aviv letterhead, October 16, 1970. Letter to his daughter Sandra and her husband Vince Lombardo. In full: “Don’t be concerned that you don’t write every few days. You write once a week or as often as you want. I’m always happy to hear from you. I know your heart is in the right place & that is all that matters. As of today the books haven’t arrived; I do hope you sent them air mail otherwise it will take 7 weeks. Whenever I ask you to send a book let the book store mail it. They know how to pack it. It will also save double work. For the next few weeks I will live here when I decide to change my address you will know before hand. I will call you Sunday Nov. 1 6 P.M. your time if you want to change date or time-let me know. Please let me say hel-lo to Vince. Let Teddy know when I’m calling just in case she may want to add a word. Everything is well with me and I miss you all very much yet you shouldn’t feel sad that I’m away. I trust you are all well & happy. My love to Buddy & the rest of the Family.” In fine condition, with a few lines of mild diagonal toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Lansky’s hand. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Eager to leave Russia, “only the American side is holding us up now” 159. Lee Harvey Oswald. ALS signed “Your Brother, Lee,”

two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8, April 12, [1962].

Letter to his brother Robert Oswald, written during his time in Russia. In full: “Well spring has finally come to Minsk with the snow melting and above-freezing temperatures. It looks like we’ll be leaving the country in April or May, only the American side is holding us up now. The Embassy is as slow as the Russians were. How is everything at the house? I got a letter from the Marine Corps not too long ago. Then I sent them a request for a re-hearing on my undesirable discharge. I told them I would be back in the U.S. after May 25, and they could contact me through your address. Now that winter is gone, I really don’t want to leave until the beginning of fall, since the spring and summer here are so nice. Marina and June are all right. June already weighs 11 lbs or so. She’s real cute. Marina sends her ‘hello’ to the family. That’s about all for now.” In fine condition, with light uniform toning, a couple trivial wrinkles, and a tiny spot of soiling to the second page. Provenance: Charles Hamilton Auction No. 29, September 12, 1968; collection of Dr. John K. Lattimer.

The present letter was part of Warren Commission Exhibit No. 317 and pictured on pages 877–878 of Volume XVI of the Warren Commission Hearings. Oswald traveled to the Soviet Union in 1959, where he lived for two years before deciding to return to the US. He began to arrange the correct paperwork while Marina was still pregnant—by the time of this letter their newborn daughter was two months old—and encountered bureaucratic red tape from both the US and USSR, as he expresses here.

Once the exhausting process of obtaining visas was through, the Oswalds finally left the Soviet Union in June to settle in Dallas.

Excellent content as he prepares to leave Russia, touching upon his life in Minsk, his new family, and his undesirable discharge from the Marine Corps. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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162. Edmond Becquerel

163. Lavrentiy Beria

165. John Wilkes Booth

166. Edouard Branly

167. Louise Bryant

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169. Clementine Churchill

170. Peter Cooper

171. Dalai Lama

172. Dalai Lama

173. John Dalton

174. Benjamin Disraeli

175. Elizabeth, Queen Mother

160. Abolitionists Starting Bid $200

164. William Booth Starting Bid $200

168. Andy Card

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161. John Barrow Starting Bid $200

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176. Emperor Franz Josef I

177. Maria Feodorovna

178. God Letters: Permission Slips Starting Bid $200

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179. Elisabeth ForsterNietzsche

180. John Gotti

181. Edmund Hillary

182. J. Edgar Hoover

183. Helen Keller

184. Helen Keller

185. Robert F. Kennedy

186. Kennedy Allies

189. King George III

190. King George IV

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187. Kennedy Assassination: Clint Hill Starting Bid $200

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188. King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine

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192. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

193. Robert Todd Lincoln

194. March on Washington

195. Klemens von Metternich

196. Emmeline Pankhurst

197. Parade Flag

198. Prince Charles

199. Prince Charles Starting Bid $200

200. Prince Charles and Camilla

201. Prince Rainier of Monaco

202. Princess Grace and Prince Rainier

203. Princess Grace and Prince Rainier

204. Princess Grace and Prince Rainier

205. Princess Margaret

206. Joseph Pulitzer

191. King George VI

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207. Queen Alexandra Starting Bid $200

211. Elmer Sperry Starting Bid $200

208. Queen Victoria

209. Jonas Salk

210. Jonas Salk

212. Margaret Thatcher

213. Margaret Thatcher

214. Margaret Thatcher

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215. Frederick Treves

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216. Jonathan Trumbull

217. Henry Vane the Younger

218. James Wilson

219. Oliver Wolcott

220. Oliver Wolcott, Jr

221. Oliver Wolcott, Jr

222. Women’s Suffragists

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military 223. Jefferson Davis. Ink signature, “Approved, Jeffn Davis,

Sec. of War,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 slip removed from a document, dated in another hand January 23, 1856. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare 1863 letter to the Confederate Congress advocating veterinary care for cavalry horses 224. J. E. B. Stuart. LS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 10, April 16, 1863. Letter to the Hon. Muscoe Russell Hunter Garnett, a Virginia Representative to the Confederate States Congress, concerning pending legislation regarding the cavalry and the care of horses, in full: “I understand from Brig. General W. H. F. Lee that you have signified a desire to aid in any legislation needed for the Cavalry service—if we would state succinctly what is wanted. Availing myself of your kind offer I submit the following through his kindness for your consideration.

I. An act providing for remuneration for Cavalry horses permanently disabled by wounds or rendered permanently unserviceable by accident received when the owner is in the immediate execution of an order—or unavoidably captured by the enemy. The question to be determined by a board to be composed of 3 officers of the Regiment to be designated by the Colonel as the ‘disabled horse board’ or upon the order of a General officer. II. The extension of the law, authorizing military courts, to each Army Corps or Department, so as to include a Division of Cavalry attached to a grand army—as absolutely necessary to ensure speedy trial and justice, and preserve discipline. (See copy of urgent letter on this subject to Gen. R. E. Lee, April 9th, 1863). III. A Veterinary Surgeon to each Brigade of Cavalry, to be selected and appointed after thorough examination into his qualifications, with the rank of Major. The amount of saving in horse flesh to the Confederacy by a competent Veterinary Surgeon to each Brigade would be incredible. I assure you that no greater service could be rendered the cavalry of the Provisional Army than the passage of such laws as embrace the foregoing.” In very good condition, with small edge separations at folds, mild soiling, near-complete separation to adjoining fold of blank second integral sheet, and overall writing light but legible; Stuart’s signature is strong and bold.

A resolution concerning provisions for veterinary surgeons for the cavalry had already been introduced in the Confederate Congress on April 4, 1863, but the Congress went into recess on May 1 before addressing the subject. When reassembled in December, it said once again that the Committee on Military Affairs would inquire into the expediency of providing for the appointment of a veterinary surgeon to each brigade of cavalry. It would appear that the issue died in committee as no mention of further action on the matter was recorded. Due to increasing manpower shortages as the war dragged on, it is likely that it proved impossible to find qualified personnel to fill the positions. Given Stuart’s renowned horsemanship as a cavalry officer, this rare war-dated letter boasts superior content of the highest desirability. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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225. Loyalty Oath.

Loyalty oath document, one page, 8 x 10, no date. In part: “Whereas, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, did, on the 7th day of September, A. D. 1867, issue a Proclamation proclaiming full pardon to certain persons engaged in the late rebellion, conditioned upon taking and subscribing a certain oath therein set forth…Now therefore, in order that the undersigned may receive the benefit of said Proclamation he makes oath as follows: ‘I Samuel H. Phillips do solemnly swear…that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States…and that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the late rebellion, with reference to the emancipation of slaves.” Signed

by Phillips and countersigned by a notary. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Custer’s native scout during the Sioux Wars 226. Curly, Crow Scout.

surface loss to the reverse edges.

Rare 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of the Crow scout in an impressive full-length pose, with caption along the bottom border, “Curley, General Custer ’s Scout and only survivor of that horrible massacre.” Published

by D. F. Barry.

In fine condition, with light soiling to the borders and some Starting Bid $200

The rare Soviet military theoretician 227.

Mikhail Tukhachevsky.

Brilliant Soviet military leader and theoretician (1893– 1937) who contributed greatly to the modernization of the USSR’s armed forces; he was accused of treason and shot during Stalin’s military purge of 1937. Extremely rare DS in Cyrillic, one page, 9 x 7, 1920. Untranslated military order issued during the RussoPolish War, signed in red ink by Tukhachevsky. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing and a rough left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare notebook used during Marines medical training before deployment to the Pacific Theatre 228. Iwo Jima: John H. Bradley.

Iwo Jima flag raiser John H. Bradley’s personally-owned softcover notebook used during his medical training at Camp Pendleton in 1944, 3.5 x 5.5, signed on the front cover with his name, grade, and division, “John H. Bradley, Ph.M 2/C, Co. E 28th Marines, 5th Division, Camp Pendleton.” The notebook contains 25 pages of his detailed notes from his medical training, primarily focused on various anatomical systems and structures, listing essential aspects of blood coagulation, blood pressure, valves of the blood vessels, anatomy of bones and muscles, joint motion, and organ systems. A “Chemical Warfare Pocket Reference Card” laid in lists the names of various chemicals used as weapons, their odor, properties, symptoms on the human body, treatment, and decontaminating agents. Also includes Bradley’s personally-owned program from the dedication of the Marine Corps War Memorial on November 10, 1954. In very good to fine condition, with moderate wear to the notebook (whose first written page is detached but present); the program is in fine condition. Accompanied by letters of authenticity from Bradley’s son for both the notebook and the program. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 63

229.

Douglas MacArthur. Matte-finish

11 x 14 head-and-shoulders portrait of MacArthur in his military uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Major Redner, with best wishes, Douglas MacArthur.”

In very good condition, with two edge tears, a small stain to the lower border, and scattered overall creasing; border defects could be matted out if desired. Accompanied by two documents relating to the recipient, Wallace Redner, an Army veteran who served under MacArthur during World War II. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

230.

Douglas MacArthur.

Signed book: Douglas MacArthur. First e d i t i o n . N Y: Henry Holt and Company, 1952. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 370 pages. Signed on the half-title page in ink, “With cordial regard, Douglas MacArthur.” In fine condition, with various library markings and artifacts to the pages and spine (the book is overall very clean). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Subpoena to Marshall regarding the transferral of 100 ships “now in the possession of the Russian Government” 231. George C. Marshall. DS, signed “Alvn F. Weichel,” one page, 8 x 10.5, February 26, 1947. Original summons issued from the House of Representatives, in part: “You are hereby commanded to summon Honorable George C. Marshall, Secretary of State, to be and appear before the Committee on Ship Sales, Charters and Layups of the Merchant Marine Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, of which Hon. Alvin F. Weichel is chairman, and bring with him all books, papers, communications and other memoranda covering the matter of approximately 100 Merchant Ships owned by the United States now in the possession of the Russian Government.” In fine condition, with light toning along mailing folds. Starting Bid $200

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232. George S. Patton. ALS signed “George S. Patton, Jr.,” seven pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, October 2, 1910. Letter to his father while Patton is stationed at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, as a member of the 15th Cavalry, in part: “I have been having a lot of fun with my foot ball team. Saturday we played a short practice game with Lake Forest College and beat them five to nothing. To day we played the town team from Waukegan and beat them by a similar score…They protested every decision and talked all the time. Two of them ran in to me once to keep me out of a play. I did not try very hard to hurt them but kept running hard and laid both of them out in a heap, one with my knee in the belly and other hit me in the head with his nose and smashed it…This morning Capt. Marshall and myself laid out the trail ride for the officers it is a thirty mile course and they have to ride it for three consecutive days. I think I will make expert pistol shot this year…I bought a blood hound pup the other day he has not come yet but is a beauty at least is brother is and I hope he will be also…I have always wanted one…We are awfully behind with our rifle practice God knows when we will get through at the rate we are going…If I can work it I am going to take a course in…public speaking at the Northwestern University this winter. I hope I can manage it as it would give me some thing to do and might be of value to me. I am doing well as is B. [Beatrice, his new wife].” Patton adds a brief postscript, which he signs with his initials: “What are you doing in politics, GSP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

“The busiest coward would be a lion in front of a charging regiment” 233. George S. Patton. Desirable ALS

signed “George S. Patton, Jr.,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 10, September 30, 1915.

Letter to his sister Anne, in full: “The horses got in yesterday in fine shape and after a good trip. Wells had to chase some tramps out with his pistol one night on the trip. We had a regimental review this morning and it was fine it certainly awakens echoes of the punitive war to see such a sight and the busiest coward would be a lion in front of a charging regiment. It certainly thrilled me yet was sad too to think that the vast majority of our Colonels would dismount such a bunch to fight on foot. They ought all to be retired or put in the Coast Artillery. I rather like the light colored stuff for the top of the machine but Pa can probably tell best which to use.

It is rained four times since I got here and is very wet right now.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and some light creasing. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in his own hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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234. Alfred Dreyfus.

Ink signature, “Alfred Dreyfus,” on an offwhite 5.25 x 3 card, along with an unsigned note in his hand on a 5.25 x 7 sheet, (translated): “Here is the signature you requested.

For being altogether friendly, and for sending me all the various Cuban stamps for my grandchildren, who are building a collection of stamps.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

236. Mountbatten of Burma.

Distinguished matte-finish 7 x 9 photo of Louis Mountbatten in uniform, signed in the lower border in fountain pen.

Displayed in its attractive original 8.25 x 11.25 blue leather presentation frame. In fine condition, with light scratches to the plastic of the original frame.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

235. HMS Agincourt. Manuscript ship’s journal, 50 pages, 8 x 12.5, dated October 16, 1844–April 21, 1845, bound in loose covers with a handwritten title, “Log of the proceedings of HMS ‘Agincourt’—H. W. Bruce Esqr., Captain. Bearing the Flag of Rear Adml. Sir Th. Cochrane RN, From the 16th October 1844 to the 8th March 1845 [sic], Rept. by—Elphinstone D. D. Alpin, Mate.” The log contains detailed daily entries tracking the ship’s travels to Asia, including Chusan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Each day’s entry provides the ship’s bearings, speed, wind direction, and distance traveled, and contains remarks on the ship’s maneuvers, signals, and activities. In addition to the need for constant maintenance plus sail and course correction, other ship activities included cutlass drill and mustering of the crew for general review, church services, and leisure time ashore for recreation and amusement. Occasional punishments are listed, with entries on March 13, 1845, “Punished Ed Bhilsly with 48 lashes for insolence,” and March 20th, “Punished Jno. Elliott with 36 lashes for Insubordination.” Expected wear to the covers (including tears, toning, and small areas of paper loss); interior pages are in fine condition. The journalist, Elphinstone D’Oyley D’Auvergne D. Alpin, joined the Royal Navy in 1838 and was appointed as acting lieutenant on the HMS Agincourt on April 2, 1845, while making the last entries in this log. He rose to command the HMS Hecla in the mid-to-late 1850s, and in 1861 commanded the HMS Centaur in China during the Taiping Rebellion. Starting Bid $200

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237. Confederate Brogan Shoes. Pair of well-worn Confederate brogans that have had several repairs and re-soles over what looks to have been a rather tough career. The heels of the leather shoes are quite worn, and even partially crumbled away on the right shoe. The extent of the work done to the soles is attested to by the different cobbler’s nails used in successive repairs. The leather uppers are in fairly good shape, but quite stiff with age.

Both shoes look as though they were purposely cut open during their period of use, possibly in an effort to achieve a better fit. A small inventory sticker is present on the toe of the right shoe on which is written: “Confederate/Shoes/Chambersburg/Penn.,” in faded ink. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Horse Soldier in Gettysburg. Starting Bid $200

Splendid Confederate foot officer’s sword

238. Confederate Foot Officer’s Sword by Boyle & Gamble. Well-made Confederate foot officer’s sword by Boyle

& Gamble patterned, more or less, after the US Model 1850 Foot Officer Sword, measuring 35 1/2˝ overall with a 30˝ slightly curved, single-edged blade having wide single fullers. The steel has an overall mottled gray patina with faint, but still visible, etched panels along the forte with swirling floral scrollwork vignettes. Mild freckling is present throughout, but heaviest at the ricasso, as well as within the fullers. The hilt has a pierced rose motif counterguard, single forward-swept quillon, and Phrygian helmet pommel with an overall yellow-ochre patina throughout. The leather grip is worn through in several spots with the underlying wood visible where the leather has flaked away. The brass and leather scabbard is in good condition with a ruddy-ochre tarnish on the brass furniture. The leather is in very good condition with only a few minor dents along the body and general surface crazing throughout. Starting Bid $500

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The Little Round Top veteran’s presentation sword

239. Fred Mundy’s Little Round Top-Used Civil War Sword. Private purchase US foot officers’ sword by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, presented to 1st Lieutenant/ Quartermaster Fred R. Mundy of the 44th New York Volunteer Infantry, known as ‘The Ellsworth Avengers.’ This is a handsome sword measuring 36 1/4˝ overall, with a 30 1/2˝ slightly curved, single-edged blade having single wide fullers. The steel retains a mostly bright polish with small spots of minor freckling scattered along both sides of the blade. The blade has extensively decorated, etched panels along the forte, repeated on both sides: laurel leaves, liberty cap, and American eagle, with “Stand by the Union” and crossed US flags just above the ricasso. The brass hilt has an overall dark, yellow-ochre patina with paler metal on the exposed areas, as well as on the pierced counterguard.

The shagreen grip has light surface wear along the seam, and has an intact braided wire wrap. The sword is housed in its original brass and steel scabbard, which has an overall freckled gray patina on the body, and lightly cleaned brass on the throat, hanger band, and chape. The throat itself has a clear and legible presentation inscription: “Presented to Fred R. Mundy, Quarter Master, 44th Reg’t N.Y.S.V., as a mark of the Esteem & Confidence of his fellow townsmen, Seneca Falls, N.Y., Oct. 5th, 1861.” Accompanied by a large binder of research material including copies of Mundy’s war records.

Fred R. Mundy was 22 years old when he was commissioned the regimental quartermaster for the 44th New York Volunteer Infantry (3 Year) from the unit’s inception in 1861 to its final mustering out in 1864. The regiment, known as “The Ellsworth Avengers” (after Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth, a New Yorker, and the first Union officer killed in the war) was formed at Albany and formed part of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps. The regiment faced combat at Gaines’ Mill, Malvern Hill, 2nd Bull Run, was held in reserve at Antietam, and fought at Fredericksburg, and the Chancellorsville Campaign. At Gettysburg, the regiment, was rushed to Little Round Top in order to counter Hood’s attack, and took part in the defense that culminated in Chamberlain’s legendary bayonet charge into the shocked remnants of Laws’ Texans and Alabamians. Mundy, as quartermaster, would’ve shuttled back and forth between the regimental staff commanding on the hill, and the supply train near the artillery park on the Spangler Farm behind and to the north of their position. Following Gettysburg, the regiment took part in the Wilderness Campaign and eventually made it back to Albany where the regiment was honorably discharged. Of the 1,061 men who marched off to war in 1861, only 184 returned. Mundy was fortunate to be one of them, and this sword had been with him throughout the years of hard service. After the war, Mundy went to work for the American Express Co. and was instrumental in the development of their Express Money Order system. He also instituted similar systems for the US Express Co., and the Pacific Express Co. He passed away in 1896 at New York City. This is an excellent presentation Union officer’s sword that was present at some of the greatest battles in American history and belonged to a capable, intelligent officer. Oversized. Starting Bid $7500 68 | April 12, 2017 | MILITARY

240. James Patent Artillery Bolt. Solid shot version of the distinctive, hollow-base projectile for

use with the muzzle-loading 14-pounder James Rifle. The projectile measures just under 4˝ in diameter and stands 6 7/8˝ from base to the pointed tip, and weighs 12 lbs. 5 oz. The cast iron bolt has a generally rough surface with an overall dark brown patina that also exhibits brighter red oxidation along the helical slits around the base. The base was originally covered by a sheet tin and canvas covered soft lead sabot but these would’ve been shed almost immediately upon leaving the muzzle of the gun. These distinctive projectiles are quite desirable and this example is in very good condition. Starting Bid $200

Union surgeon staff on a disastrous day of battle 241. Union Surgeons. A mounted 9 x 6.75 photo of a group of Union surgeons, affixed to a 11.25 x 9.25 mount, identified in the lower border: “Surgeon Jackson in Charge of the 4th Division 9AC [9th Army Corps] Hospital of the Army of the Potomac. And the Operating Staff July 30/64 Petersburg Va. There was 1500 Wounded this day at the Burnside Mine Explosion in this Hospital, Hancock Station. Petersburg, Va.” Handsomely cloth-matted and framed with the two epaulets of Jackson’s major’s uniform and his hand-carved insignia to an overall size of 23.5 x 17.

Scattered soiling to mount and the caption apparently originally done in pencil and traced over in bold black ink, otherwise fine condition. A label affixed to the backing of the frame noted that these items were found in the home of the granddaughters of Eben Jackson (seated on the right) in 1948, with a note that reads: ‘Eben Jackson was made Surgeon of the Colored Troops on Feb. 3, 1864 by Sec. of War.’ On July 30, 1864, in the Battle of the Crater and the day this photograph was taken, the Union Army exploded a mine, blowing a gap in the Confederate defenses of Petersburg, Virginia.

An ill-prepared division led the assault and charged into the crater, where they became trapped; Gen. Robert E. Lee ordered his forces to go along the rim of the crater and open fire on the Union troops below. The disaster at the Battle of the Crater cost the Union 3,798 killed, wounded, and captured; the Union wounded went to Eben Jackson’s hospital. Starting Bid $200

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242. Clement Biddle Starting Bid $200

244. James H. Doolittle

Starting Bid $200

246. Duke of Wellington

Starting Bid $200

249. Ferdinand Foch Starting Bid $200

253. Montgomery of Alamein Starting Bid $200

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250. Douglas Haig Starting Bid $200

254. Walter Stewart Starting Bid $200

245. Doolittle’s Raiders Starting Bid $200

247. Enola Gay Starting Bid $200

251. O. O. Howard

248. Enola Gay: Paul Tibbets Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

252. Iwo Jima: John H. Bradley

255. Alfred von Tirpitz

256. Union Soldier

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aviation 257. Aircraft. Collection of five metal aircraft models, including: a 6˝ long rocket jet concept plane model on a base featuring the North American Aviation logo; a 10.5˝ long WWII warplane on a metal stand, engraved on the wings, “U.S.N. Souvenir 1945, Antwerp 1946”; a 12˝ long model of the Italian version of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter on a base marked “Aeritalia F-104S”; two different metal planes, 5˝ long and 10˝ long, set upon a black marble base; and a 1975 “Special Award,” measuring an overall 9.5˝ tall, from an airshow in Oshkosh. In overall very good condition. Starting Bid $200

258. Aircraft. Collection of six metal plane models, including: a 5˝ long fighter

plane on a black marble base, marked “German”; a generic 6.5˝ long plane with a plastic propellor on a gray marble base; a 6.75˝ long plane with four plastic propellors on a leaf-shaped ashtray base; a 5.75˝ long metal-and-wood plane with a plastic propellor on a matching ashtray base; a 7˝ long metal military plane on a metal base with an inset black ashtray bowl; and a vintage “Airtray” ashtray manufactured by Vic Pastushin, featuring a 7˝ long plane. In overall very good condition. Starting Bid $200

259. Aircraft. Collection of seven smaller metal plane models,

including: a circa 1935 metal plane with plastic propellor on a round stand, measuring an overall 6.5˝ tall; a 5.25˝ long metal plane on a black marble base; a 3.5˝ long metal plane on a wooden base; a 3.5˝ long seaplane on a black marble base; two matching 6˝ long metal plane lighters; and a 9.5˝ long plane on a metal stand. In overall very good condition. Starting Bid $200

260. Alan Cobham and Richard Covey. Two items:

a 6 x 3.5 commemorative cover with a cachet honoring English aviation pioneer Alan Cobham’s First United States Overland Flight, signed in fountain pen

by Cobham; and a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Easter Island taken from orbit, matted to an overall size of 11 x 14, signed on the mat in black felt tip by space shuttle astronaut Richard Covey, “Easter Island, Sept. 1985. Easily identified from orbit because of the distinctive shape of the volcano Rano Kan-and there is no other land for a thousand miles! Phil Covey, pilot of STS-51-I.” The reverse of the photo bears a stamp that reads, “NASA photo taken and authenticated by,” and is signed in black felt tip, “Richard O. Covey, Easter Island 1985.” Also affixed to the reverse is a caption indicating the image number, date, and coordinates. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 71

261. Amelia Earhart. Per-

sonal check, 7.5 x 2.5, filled out in type and signed by Earhart, payable to her husband George Palmer Putnam for $150, December 20, 1932. Nicely double-matted and framed with a sheet music cover honoring Earhart to an overall size of 12 x 18, with a window in the backing for viewing Putnam’s signature. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Heartfelt letter to the president of Pan Am 262. Charles Lindbergh. ALS signed “Charles (A. Lindbergh),” two pages, 8.5 x 11, May 3, 1969.

Letter to Pan American World Airways President Harold E. Gray.

In part: “I have been wanting to write you ever since the ALPA meeting; but the days have been crammed…and at night I’ve been too sleepy to either read or write. I have been wanting to tell you how deeply I appreciate your flying to Washington to be present when the honorary membership was presented to me. I had no idea that you were coming, and still feel a little embarrassed at having added one more obligation to the heavy load you are now carrying. It was certainly a great gesture of friendship—one I shall never forget. And my ears still tingle when I think of the things you said about me at the dinner. I hope I can live up to them. Harold, I’ll be seeing you at the Stockholder and Director meetings in Los Angeles before you get this letter; but I doubt that I can tell you in words as well as I can in writing how much your coming to the ALPA presentation meant to me.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner, and light creasing and toning along the edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Lindbergh focuses on his conservation efforts: “Only a fraction of my life for the last forty years has been devoted to aviation” 263. Charles Lindbergh. TMS signed “Charles

(A. Lindbergh),” five onionskin pages, 8.25 x 11, July 12, 1971. Detailed criticism and commentary concerning a biographical manuscript written by Alden Whitman of the New York Times, responding page-by-page and line-by-line with specific corrections. In part: “Page 1 (.7): I don’t comb my hair as I do to cover baldness. I have simply always combed it that way, and see no reason to change…P. 3, line 4: I made the first nonstop airplane flight between the continents of North America and Europe, solo or otherwise…P. 3, line 13: My statement was: ‘I have had enough publicity for a lifetime and several reincarnations.’ Please correct for accuracy…P. 12 (.2): I have been to Indonesia a number of times.

P. 12 (.6): I saw one Javan rhinoceros—for about fifteen seconds. P. 12 (.8): Please change ‘I think we’ve got the problem of guarding the rhinos in hand’ to ‘I hope we’ve got the problem of guarding the rhinos in hand.’ There are real problems remaining…P. 16 (.10): I am not sure what is meant by a ‘new’ Lindbergh. I am not aware of any major change. I simply decided to take part in conservation activities for several years fairly intensively, and have adjusted my life accordingly. P 16 (.7): Only a fraction of my life for the last forty years has been devoted to aviation. P. 17 (.1): I first learned of the danger of extinction of the Tamaraw from Noel Simon…As I recall, my first trip to the Philippines in this connection came in 1968, when I worked with Tom Harrisson in connection with both the Tamaraw and the Monkey Eating Eagle…President Marcos played such a major role in preserving the Tamaraw that it seems to me he should be mentioned…P. 26 (.2): I never laid out an air route along the Atlantic coast…P. 42 (.4): Certainly Susan did not bake a two foot square chocolate cake, and certainly I did not eat anything like half of it…P. 43A (.6): I am constantly encountering problems with the direct quotes, which I will write about later…P. 51: As I was afraid would happen, the manuscript is getting much farther into my private life than I want to go…P. 81 (.4) ‘The two (the gibbon and I) gamboled like children on the Pryor’s porch.’ Shades of Susan’s two foot square chocolate cake! Really, Alden, I think you can do better than this. P. 81A (.3): Alden, I don’t know where you got these ideas. I thoroughly disagree. I did not fly the Atlantic because I thought I ought to. Such a thought didn’t occur to me. (See my account in ‘The Spirit of St. Louis.’) P. 81A (.4) When I took off from Long Island in the ‘Spirit of St. Louis,’ I was not eligible for the Orteig prize, and did not expect to receive it. (See account in ‘The Spirit of St. Louis.’) P. 82 (.2): I did not continue in aviation almost exclusively until 1964—far from it…P. 83 (.7) You are guessing here again, in regard to elements you don’t know about and that I prefer not to talk about. I did not ask Pan American for $600 a month. I was offered much more—and took much more when I began working as a consultant for the company, in 1928…But Alden, this does not relate to conservation, and bringing it in is quite contrary to our understanding in regard to the articles that were to be written for the Times. I regard this as private information and hope you will see fit to delete it from your book.” In fine condition.

Although Whitman’s manuscript was seemingly never published, he did author a number of articles about Lindbergh; in fact, he even made a trip to the Philippines with Lindbergh during the pilot’s advocacy efforts on behalf of the native peoples. In his later years Lindbergh became heavily involved in environmental causes and alleviating the plight of oppressed indigenous cultures. In 1968 he flew to Indonesia and Borneo, lobbying presidents Sukarno and Ferdinand Marcos—who he mentions here—to help protect the endangered Javan rhinoceros and tamaraw. In 1971, the year of the present manuscript, Lindbergh went to live among the Tasaday in the jungles of the Philippines, comparing the exhilaration brought by this unique experience to that of his historic flight. Lindbergh’s private nature is also evident in his comments, as he becomes increasingly irritated with the biographical inaccuracies that he discovers throughout the manuscript. A supremely interesting piece involving one of the lesser-known aspects of Lindbergh’s life. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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“The offer of the Raymond Orteig prize called my attention to the New York-Paris flight. I was much more interested in the flight than in the prize” 264. Charles Lindbergh. TLS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, July 22, 1963. Letter to G. Edward Pendray regarding the book The Guggenheim Medalists: Architects of the Age of Flight, edited by Pendray and published in 1964. In part: “I think your manuscript for the Guggenheim Medal book is excellent. I have read it carefully, and list my comments below...

As to my own biography, I find this a somewhat difficult problem. It is easy enough to list certain facts and accomplishments, but usually they don’t seem to me the most important elements of life-boring as a ‘Who’s Who.’ If I had to write a biographical sketch in 480 words (or more or less), I’d probably be working on it for weeks between the writing and the deciding. It’s hard to compress life, except superficially...My suggestions and comments relate only to points of accuracy...I left the University in my sophomore year, about two weeks before I would have been kicked out for low marks and lack of regular attendance.

I received my early flying instruction (civil) from Ira Biffle, E. G. Bahl, and Harold Lynch (1922). Charles Harden loaned me his parachutes for a double-jump at Lincoln. Later, I bought a parachute from him. I did not ‘team-up’ or barnstorm with Harden.

Harden instructed me in the use of his parachutes when I made the double jump.

The offer of the Raymond Orteig prize called my attention to the New York-Paris flight. I was much more interested in the flight than in the prize. (I do not mean to imply that the prize was not of definite interest too.) In attempting to obtain backing (financial) for the flight, I used the prize offer as an argument that a successful flight would more than pay for itself. But when I took off for Paris, I was not eligible for the prize, and did not expect to receive it. (According to the prize regulations, insufficient time had elapsed between my application for entry and my take-off.) Later, the regulations were waived and I was awarded the prize...

In Germany, I took part in writing reports concerning the Luftwaffe, to the American Government; but aside from this, most of my information was given by letter and verbally...I worked in close contact with Ambassadors Bullitt, Kennedy, Wilson, and their military staffs.

Almost all my work on high altitude and cruise-control flight was done during the war-at Willow Run and with the combat squadrons in the Pacific. My post-war work for the Air Force and Defense Department touched so many fields that I suggest leaving out the specific word, ‘research.’”

Included is the two-page high-quality master copy of Pendray’s typed manuscript Lindbergh was returning, entitled “Medalist for 1953,” which the famed aviator meticulously hand-corrected in pencil. The most substantial correction comes in the second paragraph, which Lindbergh has crossed out and rewritten, in part: “He received instruction first from Ira Biffle; later, from E. G. Bahl and Harold Lynch. He accompanied the latter two pilots on barnstorming trips, as mechanic, wing-walker, and parachute jumper.” In the section on his transcontinental flight, Lindbergh amends the wording from “attempting to win the $25,000 prize offered by Raymond B. Orteig” to “after reading of Raymond Orteig’s offer,” to make the distinction he outlines in his letter.

Also included is Pendray’s retained carbon copy of his response to this letter, thanking Lindbergh for the notes and requesting a photograph, as well as the original mailing envelope panel addressed in Lindbergh’s hand, including his name, “C. A. Lindbergh,” in the return address area. In overall fine condition.

This is an extraordinary piece with superb biographical content-he writes on his early days as a pilot and learning to fly, corrects various long-standing misconceptions (particularly that regarding the Orteig prize), and discusses his military service. Lindbergh was allowed to tour German aviation facilities prior to the war between 1936 and 1938, and became familiar with the entire Luftwaffe fleet, which he was extremely impressed by. At the urging of Ambassador Joseph Kennedy he even wrote a secret memo to the British warning them that a military response to Hitler’s violation of the Munich Agreement in 1938 would be suicide, given Germany’s air superiority. By the time of this letter, Lindbergh was himself an accomplished author-he had released the autobiographical bestseller We within months of his famous 1927 flight, as well as Of Flight and Life in 1948 and The Spirit of St. Louis in 1953-in 1954 he received a Pulitzer Prize for the latter. Rife with fantastic content and intimate insight into the aviator’s life and legend, this is a one-of-a-kind historical offering. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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265. Charles Lindbergh. Gorgeous cast bronze sculpture by premier American sculptor Mark Hopkins entitled ‘Flight of the Spirit,’ made in 1996, numbered 249/250, measuring approximately 12 x 16.5 x 5 and weighing 18 pounds, commemorating the historic 1927 transatlantic flight by Charles Lindbergh in the Spirit of St. Louis. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Wilbur astounds the French in August 1908 266. Wilbur Wright. Sought-after ink signature, “Yours truly, Wilbur Wright,” on an off-white 5.25 x 8.25 autograph sheet bearing collector’s notations and an affixed image of Wright. Affixed to a slightly larger presentation sheet, with original mailing envelope, addressed in a secretarial hand and postmarked Sarthe, August 17, 1908, affixed to the reverse. In fine condition. On August 8, 1908, Wilbur began official public demonstrations of the flyer at the Hunaudieres horse racing track near Le Mans, France, impressing many of the French aeronautical community in attendance, which included among them aviator and inventor Louis Bleriot. A sought-after signature from a most notable timeframe. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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space Gemini-era letter and photo from Deke

267. Deke Slayton. TLS signed “DK Slayton,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, May 19, 1965.

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Collins, in part: “Enclosed is the picture you wanted signed. Had intended to wait until everyone signed the stamps but checked today and we’re still short on signatures so will at least get the picture book to you. Most of our people are in continual travel status and its very difficult to get anything signed.

We’ll make it eventually.” Includes the referenced photo, signed on the front in black felt tip by Slayton.

In fine condition. Accompanied by the original NASA mailing envelope. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Hatch plug flown aboard the Apollo 11 Columbia 268.

Apollo 11.

Flown hatch plug carried on board the Columbia during the Apollo 11 mission.

Plug measures approximately .75˝ long and is accompanied by a signed letter from Dick Williamson, which reads, in part: “This plug is one of several that [were] removed from certain areas of the spacecraft in order to gain access to deactivate systems/ functions. This was done after the spacecraft was recovered aboard USS Hornet in the South Pacific.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

269. Apollo 11. Official color glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of the launch of Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Bob Miller, Best Wishes from Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin,” and in black felt tip, “M. Collins” and “Neil Armstrong.”

Reverse bears faint purple NASA caption text and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In very good to fine condition, with light rippling and fading to the image from prior display, and an inch-long strip of missing emulsion beside the top of the rocket which could possibly benefit from professional restoration. An uncommon fully signed crew image. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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“All of this week we are going to be evaluating the proposals for the Apollo space ship. It’s the one we expect to fly to the moon and back” 270. Gus Grissom. ALS signed “Virgil,” two pages both sides, 7.75 x 10, Project Mercury letterhead, October 7, 1961.

Letter to his mother. In full: “I just got home from Florida and it looks like I’m going to be home all week and next weekend too.

This is really going to be a welcome change. Betty is getting pretty fed up with me being gone so much too.

All of this week we are going to be evaluating the proposals for the Apollo space ship. It’s the one we expect to fly to the moon and back. We expect to get started on the project early next year. This capsule will hold three men, but it will be a good number of years before we fly it.

I probably would call you, because it’s been so long since I’ve called or written, but I’ve got some news I don’t think I should talk about over the phone.

The flight crew for the orbital mission has been picked and I’m not on it. Neither Al nor I get one of the first two orbital shots.

Glenn gets the first one and Deke Slayton gets the second one. Al is to be the controller for John’s shot and I’m going to be Deke’s controller. It’s not a job I want, I have to do a great deal of work, I’ll be gone from home a lot and I don’t get any of the credit, but if anything goes wrong I’ll get a good deal of the blame.

Anyway I know you’ll be relieved that you don’t have to go through another launch. Of course I’ve been feeling pretty low for the past few days. All of us are mad because Glenn was picked. But we expressed our views prior to the selection so there isn’t much we can do about it but support the flight and the program. Of course no one is to know a selection has been made, so keep it under your hat. I just wanted to ease your mind a bit.

Betty and the boys are after me to take them bowling, so I guess I’ll have to finish this after I get back.

This is the next day but maybe I can get this done while the ball game is going on. The hurricane didn’t really get to us over here at all. It looked like it was going to hit us pretty strong for a while. We were all prepared for it though!

It looks like we will move to Houston sometime next year.

Probably not until after school is out. We have our house up for sale though and if it sells right away I guess Betty & the boys will head on to Houston. I’m not looking forward to going to Texas again but I guess it’s as good as Virginia. I’ve been loaned to NASA by the Air Force for another three years and

I’ll probably [be] with them longer than that.

Did Dad make the trip to Chicago? I think it would have been a nice trip for him. Betty and the other girls are going to Seattle, Washington to help dedicate a building or something for the world’s fair that will be held out there next year. It will be a good trip for her. I’ll be glad for her to get away from the house a while. We didn’t get any vacation this year. In fact I lost 30 days of vacation.

Everyone is wanting to go bowling again so I guess I’d better close and get ready. Betty bowls on a ladies team one morning each week and seems to like it real well. She beat me one game last night, Scotty almost beat me too. Everyone is OK here. The boys seem to be doing a little better in school but we never know until the grades come out.” At the conclusion are several handwritten notations, presumably by Grissom’s mother which read, “Virgil was at Bermuda for flight. Glenn’s flight Feb. 20, 1962. Time of flight left 9.47 a.m. His flight length of flight 4 hrs 56 mi. 26 sec. Picked up on deck of USS Noah at 3 o’clock 4 mi. and put on USS Randolph for trip to Island.”

In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds, and a few moisture spots to reverse of first page, not affecting legibility.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Grissom’s hand.

Having missed the opportunity to be the first American in space, Gus Grissom hoped that he would be selected for the first US orbital mission in the fall of 1961; but with the controversial hatch blow of Liberty Bell 7 still fresh in everyone’s minds, the position was given to NASA’s ‘golden boy,’ John Glenn. After having defended himself against accusations that the disastrous Liberty Bell splashdown was his fault, Grissom viewed his new appointment as controller for the second orbital mission as a lose-lose proposition-success would earn no credit, but failure would again thrust him into an undeserved spotlight.

Glenn’s Friendship 7 launch finally took place on February 20, 1962, and he successfully became the first American astronaut to orbit the earth. This incredible letter offers a rare glimpse into the inner circle of the Mercury 7-where a group of highly dedicated men competed for the coveted mission assignments that would become historical firsts. With his life cut short in the Apollo 1 tragedy, handwritten material from Grissom is exceptionally scarce; this letter to his mother, with mentions of several fellow Mercury astronauts, the first American orbital flight, and plans for the upcoming Apollo project, boasts unsurpassed content from the early space program.

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A Tonight Show gift from Armstrong 271. Neil Armstrong. Black Astro cap gifted by moonwalker Neil Armstrong to actor Charles Nelson Reilly when the two men were guests on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in the mid-1970s, one size fits all with Velcro strap, with embroidered “Apollo” patch on crown, and bill featuring gold oak leaf embellishments. In very good to fine condition, with expected signs of wear. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Reilly, in full: “This is to verify the fact that the Apollo Cap that is owned by my friend, J. T. Sutherland was given to me by Neil Armstrong when we were both guests on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

It was probably about 20 years ago. He gave it to me on the air and thus is documented on tape.” Starting Bid $200

272. Neil Armstrong. Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph

of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Jeff Martin, Best wishes-Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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273. Christa McAuliffe. Official color 8 x 10 NASA ‘Teacher in Space’ lithograph of McAuliffe in her blue flight suit, signed in black felt tip, “S. Christa McAuliffe.” In fine condition. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Remarkable ‘Naval Aviation’ print signed by two dozen space explorers 274. Naval Aviation in Space. Color limited edition 25 x 30 print entitled ‘Naval Aviation in Space,’ numbered 694/1000, signed in pencil in the lower border by the original nine astronauts: Rick Hauck, Alan Shepard, Neil Armstrong, Charles Conrad Jr., Jack Lousma, John Glenn, Gene Cernan, James Lovell, and Wally Schirra. The print is also signed in pencil by an additional 15 astronauts and cosmonauts, obtained over the course of several years. Signers include: “Brian Binnie, SpaceShipOne Astronaut 04-Oct-04”; “Jon A McBride, Plt STS-41G”; “Scott Carpenter, Aurora 7 24 May, 1962”; “First Spacewalker Alexei Leonov”; “Ed Gibson Reach high-Aim higher!”; “Buzz Aldrin Apollo XI ‘Magnificent Desolation’”; “Al Worden Apollo 15”; “Rusty Schweickart Apollo 9 LMP”; “Charlie Duke Apollo 16, The Wonder of it All!”; “Edgar Mitchell, 6th Moonwalker”; “First Woman in Space, Valentina Tereshkova Vostok 6”; “Alan Bean Apollo XII LMP, Moonwalker #4”; “Richard Gordon Apollo XII CMP”; “Walt Cunningham Apollo 7”; and “Guenter F. Wendt Pad Leader, Mercury-Gemini-Apollo.” Also signed by the artist, R. L. Rasmussen. Rolled and in fine condition, with light creasing to borders. A rare combination of signatures. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

275. STS–6. Flown 5.75 x 4 American flag and embroidered “TDRSS NASA Communications for Space” patch, 4.75 4.25, carried on board the maiden flight of the Space Shuttle Challenger during the STS–6 mission. Both are affixed to an 8.5 x 11 presentation certificate issued to Bobby J. Miller in recognition of his “support to the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System.”

In fine condition, with some light scuffing to the edges of the sheet. Starting Bid $200

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276. Buzz Aldrin

278. Buzz Aldrin

279. Buzz Aldrin

280. Buzz Aldrin

281. Buzz Aldrin

282. Buzz Aldrin

284. Apollo 11 Kapton Foil

285. Apollo 12

286. Apollo 12

288. Apollo 12 and ASTP

289. Apollo 13

290. Apollo 13

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283. Apollo

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287. Apollo 12

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291. Apollo 17

292. Astronauts

293. Astronauts

294. Astronauts

295. Astronauts

296. Gene Cernan Starting Bid $200

297. Gene Cernan Signed Photograph

298. Challenger: Scobee and Onizuka

299. Clarke, Schirra, and Bean

300. Michael Collins

301. Cosmonauts

302. Cosmonauts

303. Walt Cunningham

304. Yuri Gagarin

305. Yuri Gagarin

306. Moonwalkers

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307. Moonwalkers Starting Bid $200

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309. Alan Shepard

310. Alan Shepard

311. Alan Shepard

312. Space Covers

313. Space Shuttle Starting Bid $200

314. Tereshkova and Bykovsky

315. Wernher von Braun

316. Wernher von Braun

317. Paul Weitz

318. John Young

319. John Young

320. John Young

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art, architecture, & design

321. Bartolomeo Ammannati. Italian architect and sculptor (1511–1592) whose work included the Fountain of Neptune in Florence, the courtyard of Pitti Palace, and the Ponte Santa Trinita bridge. ALS in Italian, one page, 8.25 x 11.5, July 2, 1574. Letter to Francesco Busini, a Provveditori of the Duke, discussing decorations for the cathedral in Pisa. In very good to fine condition, with a small area of paper loss to the upper right corner and areas of light toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

323. Margaret Bourke-White. Attractive limited edition 11 x 14 silver gelatin photo of the Statue of Liberty originally taken in 1952 by Margaret Bourke-White, numbered 4/50+10, blindstamped in the lower right margin with Bourke-White’s facsimile signature. Photo printed in 1996 by Time Life Photo in association with the estate of Margaret Bourke-White, and bears relevant stamps and notations on the reverse. In fine condition, with a tiny crease to one corner tip. Starting Bid $200

322. Anthony Blunt. British

art historian and personal art adviser to the queen (1907–1983) who confessed to being a member of the Cambridge Five, a group of spies working for the Soviet Union between the 1930s and early 1950s. Rare ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7, no date but circa September 1980. Letter to Mr. Lee, in part: “Thank you very much indeed for your letter & the enclosed letter with Biggleswade Chronicle.

I’m, as you can imagine, warming to get support of this kind, and I am most grateful to you—The press continues, but I believe there is to be a letter in my defence from Dennis Proctor in the London Review of Books today (or is it next week?)

My Greek is more or less nil, but I got a friend to translate your epigram on Andrew Low, which I much enjoyed.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of the referenced Proctor article. The first Blunt-signed item we have ever offered. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

324. Antonio Canova. Italian sculptor (1757–1822) known for his neoclassical marble nudes. ALS in Italian, signed “A. Canova,” one page, 7.5 x 10, 1820. Letter to Mme. Bianchina, in part (translated): “I thank you for your short, kind letter and for the enclosure…I am touched by the very sweet words.”

Inlaid into larger sheet and in very good condition, with moderate overall foxing. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Amazing surrealist sketch of Don Quixote and Rocinante

325. Salvador Dali. Signed book: The Secret Life of Salvador Dali. Third edition, limited issue of 1000. London: Vision Press, 1949.

Hardcover, 7.75 x 10, 423 pages. Signed and inscribed in French on the half-title page and adjacent page in black ballpoint, “son ami, Dali, 1958,” who adds a rare and brilliant sketch of Don Quixote atop a rearing Rocinante, with two small figures watching below and distant mountain peaks to either side. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None. A fantastic and highly sought-after sketch of the surrealist master’s now iconic take on Miguel de Cervantes’ timeless novel. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

326. Bruce Davidson. Signed

book: East 100th Street. Limited deluxe edition. NY: St. Ann’s Press, 2003. Clothbound hardcover with slipcase, 11.5 x 12.75.

Signed and numbered on the half-title page in black ink, “Bruce Davidson, 70/100.” Includes the clothbound folio and 8 x 10 silver gelatin print of two children staring from an apartment window, signed and numbered on the reverse in pencil, “Bruce Davidson, 70/100.” In fine condition.

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327. Maurice Denis. French painter and writer (1870–1943)

who was a member of the Symbolist and Les Nabis movements.

ALS in French, in pencil, one page, 4.5 x 6, no date. Letter to the painter Jeanne Baudot, a pupil of Renoir. In full (translated): “I hear that our friends Lerolle come to see us tomorrow. I shall not escape until evening. Excuse me if I arrive late, when has my wife anyway she will not be able to come. Excuse also this scribbling.” In fine condition. The “Lerolle” mentioned is likely Henry Lerolle, a painter, collector, and patron who is said to have ‘discovered’ Maurice Denis. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“I appreciate very much your praise for the Tower” 328. Gustave Eiffel. ALS in French, signed “G. Eiffel,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5.25, personal Rue de Prony letterhead, May 1887. Letter to French aeronaut and scientist Gaston Tissandier, in full (translated): “I thank you for sending the very interesting notice on Giffard’s balloon and I dream to do something similar for the Tower. I am sending back to you the proof release and appreciate very much your praise for the Tower and it’s author; coming from a man like you, it is very precious to me.” In fine condition, with a smudge to one word of text. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Eiffel’s hand, as well as one of his personal visiting cards with four words penned in his hand.

This letter dates to just a few months after the construction of the Eiffel Tower began on January 28, 1887; it would be officially inaugurated at the Exposition Universelle of 1889. Henri Giffard, a pioneer of the steam-powered dirigible who had committed suicide five years earlier, was so esteemed by his countrymen that he is among the 72 great notables whose names are inscribed on the Eiffel Tower. Eiffel himself was interested in aviation, later dedicating much of his studies to aerodynamics. Excellent overall content. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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329. Baron Haussmann.

LS in French, one page, 8 x 12.5, Prefecture du Departement de la Seine letterhead, August 12, 1865. Letter to Monsieur Dantan, in part (translated): “I have the honor to inform you that by a decree of the 11th of this month I entrust to you the execution of six statues for the decoration of the facade of the Church of SaintLaurent…Before taking up your duties, please take the instructions of M. Baltard, architect-director in charge of the superior inspection of the fine arts In fine condition, with a light crease to the upper right corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

331. Roy Lichtenstein. Color

postcard depicting Lichtenstein’s 1965 painting ‘M-Maybe (A Girl´s Picture),’ 4 x 5.75, signed in the lower border in black ink, “R. Lichtenstein.”

In fine condition, with a small smudge to the first name. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Page partners up with photographer Irving Klaw 332. Bettie Page. Uncommon DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 18, 1952. As-

signment of rights to Irving Klaw, in full: “I, the undersigned being of lawful age or and in consideration of $ received do release and give all commercial and publication rights to photographs and motion picture films taken of myself with or without the use of my name, solely and exclusively to Irving Klaw or assigns.” Signed at the conclusion by Page, who adds her address, “65 W. 46th St.,” the date, and notations to the upper left in her own hand. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, staple holes to the upper left corner, and a small tear to the top edge. In 1952, a few years after moving to New York City, Page began modeling for noted fetish photographer and filmmaker Irving Klaw. During the five years they worked together, both Page and Klaw gained widespread popularity in the erotic photographic industry, with the former ultimately becoming the first famous bondage model. Given the time period of her hiring, this early document marks the ascent of Page as one of history’s most popular pinup models. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Rare 1780 Revolutionary document, Peale orders payment for nails used to renovate Independence Hall 333. Charles Willson Peale. Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Chas. W. Peale,” as one of three members of the Committee of Assembly, one page, 7 x 3.25, January 29, 1780. In full, “Please to pay unto Mr. Jacob Greiner the Sum of Four Hundred and Seventy eight pound, Seven Shillings & Six pence, for Nails Used on the Stadt House and public Stables.” Signed at the conclusion

by Peale, and also signed by committee members William Hollinshead and Jacob Schreiner. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (horizontal fold affecting tops of a few letters of signature), rough vertical edges, scattered toning (a vertical strip passing through the signature), and reinforcement along top edge on reverse.

In 1730, the Pennsylvania General Assembly appointed a committee to direct the expenditure of £2,000 on a new “Stadt house.”

During the Revolutionary War, the State House, which became known as Independence Hall, shared space with the Continental Congress and required renovations to accommodate both congressional members and members of State Assembly; to make the necessary alterations the assembly ordered supplies, including nails.

Peale was just establishing himself as a major portrait painter in 1776 when he relocated from Maryland to Pennsylvania. A staunch patriot, he was elected to the State Assembly in 1779. The nails for which Peale requested £428 from Pennsylvania Treasurer Rittenhouse to pay Greiner were doubtlessly used during the renovation and repair of the State House. Peale’s autograph is the rarest of the major American artists, particularly made desirable here with its association to Independence Hall and the Revolutionary War. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

334. Frederic Remington. ALS, two pages (displayed

overlapping), 4.5 x 9.5, personal letterhead, no date but circa 1902. Letter to Richard M. Fewkes, in part: “In re-‘Hands Off’ picture—it represents an Alaska miner who is hauling ‘grub’ and is beset by starving indians that are pillaging his sled; a frequent happening and not confined to indians either. Glad to hear of my old friend the mounted policeman—that was a long time ago it seems now. Give him my best regards and say that I have finished riding; a year ago a big horse fell on a brick pavement, scared by auto and mashed my leg up badly.” Matted and framed with an image of ‘Hands Off’ to an overall size of 11 x 20. In very good to fine condition, with torn upper right blank corner and thin area of paper loss along the right edge. ‘Hands Off’ is one of Remington’s most well-known works in black and white. Painted in 1902, it was one of four commissioned from the artist by the Smith & Wesson Company. The images were used as advertisements in 1902 and 1903 to promote Smith & Wesson’s augmented revolver, the .38 Military & Police model, best known as the Model 10, pictured in the miner’s right hand, aimed at the Indians. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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335. Diego Rivera. ANS, one page, 5.25 x 3, August 26, 1932. In full: “For Dr. Antonio Barreras, Havana, Cuba, On receipt of a card I read, here is the signature you are asking for, Diego Rivera.” In fine condition, with a few small spots of foxing and subtle overall creasing. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, filled out on the reverse in Rivera’s own hand with his return address, “Diego Rivera, The Wardell, Detroit, Mich, E. U.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

336. Henry Hobson Richardson. American architect

(1838–1886) who worked in a Romanesque Revival style and is considered, along with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, as one of ‘the recognized trinity of American architecture.’ ALS signed “H. H. Richardson,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 4, Brookline letterhead, January 9, 1886. Letter to his biographer Mariana Van Rensselaer, in part: “Ever since Mrs. Richardson received your kind note she has been confined to bed with a severe cold. She said that she would write you today but fearing she might not, I do, to say that I shall be delighted to have you come out on Monday…until then my office will be in utter confusion.” In fine condition, with some light smudging.

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

337. Auguste Rodin. LS in French, signed “Aug. Rodin,”

two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, June 9, 1904. Untranslated letter pertaining to his designs for a monument to Becque. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

338. Andy Warhol. Large felt tip signature, “Andy Warhol,” adding a

brief sketch of what appears to be a road below, on an off-white 8.25 x 5 sheet. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“I can scarcely hope to have my White Girl ready for Saturday”

On the design of the Washington Square Arch 340. Stanford White. TLS signed

339. James Abbott McNeill Whistler. Collection of three ALSs to Alan Cole, including: one signed with his ‘butterfly’ signature, one page both sides, in part: “You ought to have been to see me long ago!…Now come round on Sunday next at about half past two—or three—in short before the light goes—and give the most affectionate greetings to your father and say that he must come too—Say also that I am most determined to paint him—and hope that he will set aside net Tuesday for that purpose”; one signed “J. McNWhistler,” three pages on two sheets, in part: “I wish you would tell me who is the one, who, in the matter of buying for the Museum marbles, bronzes etc, would be the one really to act? What I mean is, is Armstrong the one who looks at the works, judges, approves, and orders the purchase, or is Middleton the better man to apply to in case one has anything to sell”; and one signed “J. A. McN. Whistler,” one page both sides, in part: “I find at the end of this day’s work that I can scarcely hope to have my White Girl ready for Saturday…I am very sorry that it should not this year be exhibited but I am afraid that it is impossible, so it will be best not to insert it in the catalogue.” In overall fine condition, with a few small edge tears. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“cherie, White,” one page, 8 x 10.5, McKim, Mead & White letterhead, January 16, 1894. Letter to sculptor Frederick William MacMonnies, in part: “The photographs came all right, and I like them very much better than the others…I wish the first model that you finish would be that of Mrs. Stewart, and I should like you to get this likeness as nearly as possible; that of Mrs. White you are free to do what you choose with…The question of the other sculpture will come up soon and we should have sketches on which to start to raise our subscription…I have received the enclosed from Commander Chadwick, so you see this thing is also going along all right.” In very good to fine condition, with several small filing holes within the body of the letter. Originally conceived by William R. Stewart, the Washington Square Arch was designed by Stanford White, who asked MacMonnies to design the models of the four Victories to be placed in the Arch. MacMonnies used his own wife’s face as the model for Peace and Stanford White’s wife Betty as the face for War; he also used William Stewart’s wife as a model for his designs. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

341. Frank Lloyd Wright. Signed book: Architecture and Modern Life.

First edition. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1937. Hardcover, 6.5 x 8.75, 339 pages. Cryptically signed and inscribed on the half-title page in fountain pen, “To his mother, from his spiritual parent, Frank Lloyd Wright, Xmas 1937.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None. A desirable, somewhat early title. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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comic art & animation Superior uninscribed portrait of Disney and pup 342. Walt Disney. Beautiful vintage

matte-finish 7 x 8.5 portrait of Disney looking up from a book with a poodle by his side, boldly signed at the bottom in thick black ink. Impressively quadruplematted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 22.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from noted Disney expert Phil Sears. Starting Bid $300

343. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Around the World in 80 Minutes. (Walt Disney Studios, 1931) Original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper. Image measures 3.5 x 3. In fine condition.

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344. Mickey Mouse and Will Rogers production drawing from Mickey’s Gala Premier.

347. Mickey Mouse and Pegleg Pete production drawing from Shanghaied.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1933) Original production drawing from Mickey’s Gala Premier, showing Mickey with the lasso-throwing Will Rogers. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper. Image measures 6 x 4.5. In fine condition.

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345. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Mickey’s Garden. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1935) Fantastic original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from Mickey’s Garden, showing the iconic Disney character wielding a large bug sprayer. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper. Image measures 4 x 3.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

346. Mickey Mouse, D o n a l d , and Goofy production drawing from Moose Hunters. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1937) Original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy from Moose Hunters, showing a cast of classic characters in a canoe at the end of the cartoon. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper. Image measures 10 x 8. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

(Walt Disney Studios, 1934) Exciting original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse and Pegleg Pete engaged in their classic fish-versussword fight in Shanghaied. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper. Image measures 9.5 x 5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

348. Peter Pan production drawing from Peter P a n . ( Wa l t

Disney Studios, 1953) Original production drawing featuring Peter Pan from Peter Pan, showing him opening a bomb disguised as a present. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper. Image measures 4.5 x 6.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

349. Peter Pan production cel from Peter Pan.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1953) Original production drawing featuring Peter Pan from Peter Pan, showing him taunting his nemesis. The cel is placed on a hand-painted custom prepared background depicting Captain Hook’s namesake hand dangling from the edge of a cliff. Character image measures 5.25 x 2.75 and background measures x 10, with overall dimensions of 18 x 14. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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350. Puppy production cel from 101 Dalmations Starting Bid $200

351. Ariel limited edition cel from Disney World Starting Bid $200

354. Bill Hanna

355. Huey, Dewey, and Louie Duck production cel Starting Bid $200

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357. Glen Keane

358. Stan Lee

352. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck production drawing Starting Bid $200

353. Crows production drawing from Dumbo Starting Bid $200

356. Bob Kane

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359. Stan Lee

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360. Sebastian production cel from The Little Mermaid Starting Bid $200

361. Seth MacFarlane

362. Virgil Ross

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literature Inscribed to the original Jane Parker 363. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Signed book: Jungle Tales of Tarzan.

NY: Grosset & Dunlap, 1919. Hardcover with modern dust jacket, 5.5 x 7.75, 319 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black ink to Tarzan actress Maureen O’Sullivan, “To Maureen Farrow, with all good wishes, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzana, January 31, 1938.” In fine condition, with missing lower right corner tip and an ownership signature at the top of the page. Following her debut starring role as Jane in the 1932 film Tarzan: The Ape Man, Farrow—wife to director John Farrow and mother to actress Mia Farrow—reprised her role as the iconic damsel in distress in five other Tarzan movies between 1934 and 1942. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Look no further than the words of Albert Einstein who once said—Seek not to become a man of success, but rather seek to become a man of value”

364. Agatha Christie. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7, Winterbrook House letterhead, July 20, 1964.

Letter to Ian R. Pepper, in part: “I am sorry that you didn’t understand Mrs. McGinty’s Dead. I shall endeavor to do better next time...I shall say this if you want or need advice then look no further than the words of Albert Einstein who once said-Seek not to become a man of success, but rather seek to become a man of value. I hope they will suffice. Good luck with your life and remember some people who read my books say my books are slow and difficult to follow or they are absurd or too complex. But to me they are simple and of just the right length. I have the same opinion about the books they obviously prefer. So you see Ian, life is just a continuing series of opinions and choices, but it is those opinions and choices which parse the pathways of our life. By them we stand or fall and in some cases it is by them we live and die-as in my books.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in her own hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“Every person is a moon, & has a dark side which he never shows to anybody” 365. Samuel L. Clemens. Signed book: The Man

That Corrupted Hadleyburg. Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1902. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8, 398 pages. Signed and inscribed on the front pastedown in bold black ink, “To S. B. Pearmain, with the kindest regards of The Author.

Every person is a moon, & has a dark side which he never shows to anybody. Mark Twain, 388 Beacon St., Boston, Oct. 27/05.” Autographic condition: very good to fine. Book condition: G+/None. Sumner B. Pearmain was a Boston stockbroker friendly with Clemens, and his name appears several times throughout his collected interviews. He stayed at the Pearmain household at 388 Beacon Street for at least two weeks during one of his trips to Boston, and later claimed to have found a cure for indigestion in Mrs. Pearmain’s cooking. Starting Bid $300

“I cannot understand that a sentence from me would be of interest to anybody” 366. Stephen Crane. Extremely rare ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, Ravensbrook letterhead, June 18, 1897. In full: “I cannot understand that a sentence from me would be of interest to anybody and in the matter of signing my name I conceal my desire to write some kind of gorgeous and over-topping epigram.” In fine condition. A literary autograph of the utmost scarcity, Crane is virtually nonexistent in letters. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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370. Alexandre Dumas, fils. French

367. Charles Dickens. Uncommon check, 7.25 x 3.75, filled out and signed by Dickens, payable to Higham Church for £5, April 3, 1866. Professionally inlaid into a larger sheet and in fine condition, with light overall creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

368. Charles Dickens. Crisp white

3.25 x 1.75 envelope panel addressed in blue ink by Dickens, “The reverend H. M. Wagner, Vicarage, Charles Dickens.”

Matted with an image of the scribe to an overall size of 6.75 x 10.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

writer and dramatist (1824-1895) best known for Camille and for being the illegitimate son of famed novelist Alexandre Dumas. Superb 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Dumas, neatly signed and inscribed in French on the mount in ink. Published by Fischer Freres. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Please be careful on facts as otherwise I get battered by correspondents”

371. Ian Fleming. ANS signed “Ian F.,” one page, 8 x 10,

369. Charles Dickens. Bold ink signature, “Charles Dick-

ens,” on an off-white 2.25 x 1.5 slip affixed to a slightly larger card. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and light overall soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

no date. Note to “Tony,” journalist and spy Antony Terry of the British Press Centre, below a typed information list regarding currency devaluation in Yugoslavia, in full: “Many thanks for the affairs flow—but please be careful on facts as otherwise I get battered by correspondents.” In fine condition, with two filing holes to the left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Hemingway recounts his ‘Nick Adams’ days— “I can’t help her about the lazy children because that was what I was and the best part of school was vacation when we didn’t have to wear shoes” 372. Ernest Hemingway.

ALS, two onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, March 13, 1959. Written from Ketchum, Idaho, a letter to James Starnes, a sixteen-year-old schoolboy who began a correspondence with Hemingway, in part: “Sure was glad to hear from you again. We are pulling out of here to drive to Key West to go home to Cuba and I wished to write you before we left.

Once we start moving it is hard for me to write letters. Hope you’re doing good (that should be well) in school and everything goes good with you. We had a good fall and winter & worked hard on my book and had fine shooting too & still eating mallard ducks, pheasant, partridges out of the deep freeze.

Also venison. It hasn’t been a hard winter here and the game has wintered well. There have been 15 head of elk only a couple of miles from this cabin up Trail Creek. Thanks for sending the paper. The editor sounds like the type of man I could get along with O. K. Jim if you don’t hear from me don’t think I have forgotten my friend. It is just that I will be traveling and working and I don’t write letters the way I should. Best luck to you and your folks and my regards to Miss Simms. I can’t help her about the lazy children because that was what I was and the best part of school was vacation when we didn’t have to wear shoes. Take good care of yourself.” Hemingway adds his permanent address in Cuba below. In fine condition. Accompanied by a newspaper clipping relating to the Starnes–Hemingway correspondence.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

373. Julia Ward Howe. Desirable AQS on an off-white 9 x 5.75 sheet, dated April 4, 1887. Ward pens the stirring opening line from her Battle Hymn of the Republic, in full: “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.” Two vertical folds, marginal chipping and creasing, and marginal toning from prior display touching three words of text. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Joyce evokes Shakespeare— “But Desdemona…must have mothered Othello before he came on his stage” 374. James Joyce.

Rare ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7, no date. Hastily penned letter to opera singer Lawrence Tibbett, in part: “Many thanks for your kind letter. It is impossible for my son to be in London before you sail. Nevertheless I hope you will give me the pleasure of making your personal acquaintance when you come to Paris next.

My son and daughter—had met you in New York a couple of years ago. My son’s career as a singer then was cut short by acute…trouble which made him at 27 a nervous wreck, unable to control his voice. He came back to Paris and underwent an operation on his thyroid gland last year and is now…better. He made his debut in France over the radio last Tuesday. Your agent Mr. Merker gave him an audition and likes his voice. Mr. Merker, as it happens, is an old friend of mine as he was my agent twenty…years ago when I had a company of English Players in Switzerland during the war. I am sorry I missed your Rigoletto through illness. But I much admired your Iago, both vocally and histrionically. I am very tired of the attempts made by singers to turn this troublesome lunatic into a Mephistopheles. But Desdemona…must have mothered Othello before he came on his stage by way of anticipation…I thank you for having given me the opportunity to applaud in your most intelligent artist endowed with a remarkable and most expressive voice.” In fine condition. An exceptional letter offering unique insight into Joyce’s family and musical acumen; Joyce himself bore considerable musical talents, playing both the piano and the guitar. Additionally, he was an accomplished tenor and won the bronze medal in the 1904 Feis Ceoil. Handwritten letters from Joyce are among the rarest and most desirable of all the literary greats.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Rare author-signed edition of the ‘Anna Livia Plurabelle’ chapter of Finnegans Wake 375. James Joyce. Signed book: Anna Livia Plurabelle.

Limited first edition, numbered 69/800. NY: Crosby Gaige, 1928. Gilt-embellished hardcover, 4.75 x 7, 60 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ink by Joyce. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None. Accompanied by an original 78 rpm record of Joyce reading ‘Anna Livia Plurabelle.’ The first version of Anna Livia Plurabelle was published in 1925 as a part of Joyce’s ‘Work in Progress,’ which evolved into his monumental 1939 work Finnegans Wake. This ‘Anna Livia Plurabelle’ section, which would appear as the eighth chapter in book one, is regarded as one of the most beautiful prose-poems in the English language and has earned the most critical praise of any portion of Finnegans Wake. An absolutely wonderful limited edition piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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“I’ve never understood the mystery of young peoples’ conformity in their wish to be different” 376. Harper Lee.

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 8.5, May 20, 1967.

Letter to Judy James, in full: “Thank you so much for your invitation to be with you at Southwestern. Much as it tempts me, I must decline—in fact, I decline all speaking invitations for the simple reason that I am not a speaker.

If I have any talent, it is with the written word. Your program sounds exciting, and also heartening. I’ve never understood the mystery of young peoples’ conformity in their wish to be different. DILEMMA ‘68 sounds like you are jogging up your contemporaries to think for themselves. Good luck!” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Your financial ruin has made one old lady most happy!”

377. Harper Lee. ALS signed “Nelle,” one page both

sides, 5.25 x 7.5, personal letterhead, August 9, 2009.

Letter to her close friend and New York neighbor Bruce Higginson, in part: “As the days go by, I realize how very fortunate I am to have you for a friend!…P.S. You will go bankrupt sending me the papers—your financial ruin has made one old lady most happy!” In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Lee’s hand. Higginson sent Lee copies of the New York newspapers during her long visits home to Alabama.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“I have begun—help!

—a novel. At least we think it’s a novel...It can’t be a short story” 378. A. A. Milne.

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 7.5, Cotchford Farm letterhead, September 1, 1929. Letter to his friend Vincent Seligman, in part: “I take my pen (or rather your pen) in my hand, remove my pipe (or rather your pipe) from my mouth, and say…

It is…good of you. I love pipes. ‘We are not talking of pipes,’ says Dunhills coldly.

Sorry, I mean I love Dunhills. The last act of this play for America, and almost without winking I have begun—help!—a novel. At least we think it’s a novel…It can’t be a short story. In fact, I don’t really know what it’s going to be, or is, but if it gets to 20,000 words I shall feel that it has earned separate publication. I have a copy of The Secret for you…It is published this week. Play golf here on Sunday and come for tea. Again many thanks for the pipes.”

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

London’s personally annotated proof for The Cruise of the Snark

379. Jack London. Incomplete hand-corrected galley proof for the classic 1911 work The Cruise of the Snark, totaling 75 sheets, 9.25 x 11.75, with periodic pencil corrections in London’s hand. Overall, the proof includes pages 11–21, 92–108, 113–120, and 122–164, with numerous printed photo illustrations pinned and loosely laid in throughout, most of which are annotated in another hand. In the first few pages London makes some subtle revisions, including a few word changes such as “sprung” to “sprang,” “quartermaster” to “engineer,” and “steward” to “cook.”

On page 15, he inserts a line, “We slacked the mainsail off with no more result.” On page 128 he adds another full sentence, “To say the least, they were not enthusiastic, though never did Nakata show the white feather in the face of danger.” London makes various other minor changes throughout the text.

The longest handwritten passage from London comes on page 164, inserted as the penultimate paragraph of the book: “In passing, I may mention that among the other afflictions that jointly compelled the abandonment of the voyage, was one that is variously called the healthy man’s disease, European Leprosy, and Biblical Leprosy. Unlike True Leprosy, nothing is known of this mysterious malady. No doctor has ever claimed a cure for a case of it, though spontaneous cures are recorded.

It comes, they know not how. It is, they know not what. It goes, they know not why. Without the use of drugs, merely by living in the wholesome California climate, my silvery skin vanished. The only hope the doctors had held out to me was a spontaneous cure, and such a cure was mine.” The proof also bears various editorial notations in the margins, and several publisher’s slips pinned throughout. Also includes 32 sheets of page proofs of the book’s layout with illustrations included, comprising page numbers 182–245. In overall good to very good condition, with scattered dampstaining (some pages stuck together), splits, tears, and creases. Chronicling London’s 1907 voyage through the South Pacific, The Cruise of the Snark proved to be a popular account that provided insight into a little-known part of the world. This remarkable manuscript proof reveals London’s creative process in finishing the book, and represents a significant milestone in his nonfiction work. A truly extraordinary literary piece. Starting Bid $300

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Rare Melville 1853 letter describing his home at Arrowhead

380. Herman Melville. Rare ALS signed “H. Melville,” one page both sides, 5 x 7.75, January 29, 1853. Letter to his publishers, George P. Putnam & Co., in full: “Yours of the 20th Inst: was delayed on the way to me, otherwise it would have been sooner answered. You enquire whether I have any drawing of my birth-place or residence. On your account, I regret that I have not. And you say that if I have not, then, you would like me to let you know what view I would prefer to have taken by your artist. The view I would prefer to have taken of the residence, if any, would be such a view as should contain the least of the house, and the most of the country—since the former is not very lovely, but the latter is decidedly and peculiarly so. Then the matter, this may be done.” In fine condition.

During his most productive period, Melville and his family resided at Arrowhead, a farmhouse and inn located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. For thirteen years Melville lived, farmed, and wrote on the property, creating many of his most acclaimed works, including Moby-Dick, The Confidence-Man, and Israel Potter, as well as magazine stories such as ‘I and My Chimney.’

In January 1853, Putnam launched their monthly periodical Putnam’s Monthly Magazine of American Literature, Science and Art, a soon-to-be outlet for dozens of the author’s works over the next several years. Melville’s story ‘Bartleby the Scrivener’ was serialized in Putnam’s in November and December of the same year. An unusually crisp and bright letter from the highly sought-after scribe. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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“I have often wondered during this last strange year how any writer who produces a successful first novel ever finds time to write a second one!”

381. Margaret Mitchell. TLS signed “Peggy Mitchell Marsh,” one page, 7 x 10.5,

personal letterhead, October 14, 1937. Letter to Doctor Boland, in part: “I thank you and Mrs. Harper for your compliment in thinking that I could write a scenario of Dr. Long’s achievements. But I am not the person to do it, as I know less than nothing about the technique of movie writing…Realizing my complete ignorance, I refused to have anything to do with the scenario of my own novel…To be quite honest, if it lay in my power to write scenarios I would not be able to do one about Doctor Long, because these days there are not enough hours in the twenty-four for me to attend to all the pressing business matters, foreign contracts, mail, editors et cetera which crowd in upon me. I have often wondered during this last strange year how any writer who produces a successful first novel ever finds time to write a second one!” In very good to fine condition, with creasing and areas of thin paper to the top edge. Mitchell, of course, never wrote another novel, adding to the mystique surrounding her lone, great work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

First printing of Rand’s magnum opus

382. Ayn Rand. Rare unsigned book: Atlas Shrugged. First edition, first printing; in original dust jacket (with “10/57” on front flap and publisher’s name and address on rear flap). NY: Random House, 1957. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.75, 1168 pages. Book condition: VG/VG. Starting Bid $200

383. Maurice Sendak. Signed book: Where the Wild Things Are. First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1963. Hardcover, 10 x 9.25, 19 pages. Signed and inscribed opposite the half-title page in blue ink, “For Rachel, Maurice Sendak,” adding a terrific facial sketch of a growling Carol. In fine condition. A sought-after children’s classic. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Frankenstein’s creator recalls “a time chequered by many sorrows and much ill-health”

384. Mary Shelley. Rare ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7.25, August 1, 1839. Written from Putney, a letter

to friend and musician Vincent Novello, in full: “You are misinformed. My father-in-law still lives. When the event of his death occurs I will let you know—I ask you to communicate the amount of the debt of Mr. Kirkman to Mr. Peacock [author Thomas Love Peacock]. I am glad to hear that you are well & enjoying good spirits. I have never forgotten your hospitable house & delightful music. It is a long time to look back till then—a time chequered by many sorrows and much ill-health—I am well now howsoever, and enjoying peace and the blessing of my son’s amiable disposition in this quiet place. I heard with great pleasure of Gloria’s superb voice & great & merited success.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and mild soiling.

Still recovering from a long period of ill health, Shelley moved to Putney in March 1839, busying herself with writing biographies and completing a book of assorted poems written by her late husband. The Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley was published in 1839, and although her father-in-law, Sir Timothy Shelley, insisted she refrain from including adding a biography, Shelley managed to include extensive personal and biographical notes within the volume. The relationship between Shelley and Sir Timothy was overtly sullen, with the latter refusing to offer Shelley any financial assistance in the wake of his ‘estranged’ son’s untimely death. When Sir Timothy died in 1844, Shelley described his passing as akin to ‘falling from the stalk like an overblown flower.’ A solemn letter from the beloved authoress, and the only handwritten letter from Shelley we have ever offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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385.

Shel Silverstein. Two

items, including handwritten notes and a document: the handwritten notes are unsigned, one page both sides, 9 x 12, in part: “If you are curious about the musical 3 chords that accompany this ditty song or the highly dramatic electric presentation that Shel Silverstein gives it then—rush out & buy this Songs & Stories Album. If you are not curious go look in the mirror and ask yourself ‘What kind of hollow shallow person am I who has no curiosity?’” Silverstein sketches two heads below, and on the reverse sketches another face and writes out a progression of a kid’s activities. Also includes a DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, December 4, 1963, for the publication of an attached list of songs. In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, staining, and corner paper loss to the notes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“My country, ’tis of thee”

“I am so very glad that you enjoyed ‘Travels with Charley’ so very much” 387. John Steinbeck. TLS,

386. Samuel Francis Smith. Exquisitely penned AQS on

two off-white 5 x 8 sheets, lightly lined, dated March 29, 1887, signed at the conclusion in ink, “S. F. Smith.” Smith pens the four original verses of ‘America’ in their entirety, in part: “My country, ‘tis of thee, / Sweet land of liberty, / Of thee I sing; / Land where my fathers died, / Land of the pilgrims’ pride, / From every mountain side, / Let freedom ring.” In very good to fine condition, with a few clean splits and tears, minor paper loss to edges, and blocks of uniform toning from prior display.

A highly appealing display piece enhanced furthermore by its lovely penmanship. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 13, 1963.

Letter to Rev. Gordon Gilsdorf, head of the English Department at Sacred Heart Seminary.

In part: “It was certainly nice of you to take the time and trouble to write. I am so very glad that you enjoyed ‘Travels with Charley’ so very much.

I do hope that one day you may take another trip through the country and see much of what you have missed.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Steinbeck had released Travels with Charley in 1962, a semi-fictional travelogue in which he describes the 10,000 mile road trip around America he had undertaken in 1960, accompanied by his poodle, Charley. Travels with Charley was very well received among the American public, topping the New York Times best seller list within a few months of its publication. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Stendhal observes the Battle of Paris in 1814 388. Stendhal. ALS in French, signed with a pseudonym, “Gal. Terre,” one page,

7.25 x 9.25, April 1, [1814]. Letter to his sister Pauline Perier, in full (translated): “I am doing really well. There was a fine battle the day before yesterday in Pantin and in Montmartre. I saw this mountain being captured. Everybody acted rightfully not the slightest disorder. (Marshals have done wonders). I would love to have news from you and Mr. de St. V. The whole family is doing well. I am at home.”

In fine condition, with a thin mounting remnant along the hinge, and expert repair to a small seal-related area of paper loss. The decisive conflict of the War of the Sixth Coalition, the Battle of Paris took place on March 30–31 and resulted in the ultimate defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was forced to abdicate and go into exile. Stendhal himself had served in Napoleon’s army during the 1812 invasion of Russia, a period of his life which he looked upon fondly. It was not until well after the fall of Napoleon that Stendhal began writing novels, yet he reflected in his autobiographical work The Life of Henry Brulard, ‘I fell when Napoleon did in April 1814.’ Stendhal’s autograph is quite rare in any form, and this example holds exceptional historical significance. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Thoreau’s poetic servations on writing of moonlight: “Every sentence should contain some twilight or night” 389. Henry David Thoreau. Fantastic handwritten manu-

script, unsigned, one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, no date but circa 1854. A page from Thoreau’s draft for his ‘Moonlight’ lecture delivered at Leyden Hall in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on October 7, 1854. In part: “I complain of arctic voyageurs that in their accounts they do not enough remind us directly or indirectly of the peculiar dreariness of the scenery—and the perpetual twilight of the arctic night. So he whose theme is moon light will find it difficult to illustrate it with the light of the moon alone though this I think is necessary. I fear that I have not put duskiness enough into my night & moonlight walks. Every sentence should contain some twilight or night, at least the light in it should be the yellow or creamy light of the moon with at most a silvery radiance—or the fine beams of stars and not the white or dazzling light of day. Occasionally a mere phosphorescence or gleaming as from rotten wood—Nor should any complain if at rare intervals it is uncertain & wandering, far over treacherous bogs like an ignis fatuus. The peculiar dusky serenity of the sentences must not allow the hearer to forget that it is evening or night, though I do not warn him that it is dark of the darkness—Otherwise he will of course presume a day light atmosphere. If my pages were written in larger character, I would extinguish these lamps & standing by a window read them by the light of the moon alone.”

Thoreau makes a few corrections and emendations to the text. A central horizontal band of toning, slight show-through from writing to opposing sides, and pinholes to left edge, otherwise fine condition. The first portion of this passage appears on page 59 of Volume 8 of Thoreau’s Journal as published by Houghton Mifflin in 1906.

Thoreau delivered his ‘Moonlight’ lecture at Leyden Hall in Plymouth in October of 1854, just two months after the publication of Walden. Benjamin Marston Watson, a Harvard classmate, and his wife Mary Russell Watson, a close friend of the Emersons, invited Thoreau to speak as a part of their Sunday lecture series organized to provide those who preferred not to go to church an alternative gathering. This speech, delivered before fellow Transcendentalists and intellectuals, beautifully captures the language and style exhibited in Walden, making it an exceptionally desirable piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500 106 | April 12, 2017 | LITERATURE

390. Ambrose Bierce

391. Umberto Eco

392. Allen Ginsberg

393. William Goldman

394. Gunter Grass

395. Washington Irving

396. Jack London

397. A. A. Milne

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400. Ernest H. Shepard

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401. Bram Stoker and Henry Irving

403. H. G. Wells

404. Eudora Welty

405. Tennessee Williams

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398. Ernie Pyle

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music 406. Bela Bartok.

Vintage matte-finish 3 x 4.5 portrait of Bartok, signed in fountain pen. Matted and framed to an overall size of 6.5 x 9.5. In very good to fine condition, with spotty fading to the image and light foxing to the mat. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

407. Johannes Brahms. Scarce handwritten letter in German, one page on a 5.25 x 3.5 postcard, June 7, 1893.

Untranslated letter to the Austrian industrialist Viktor von Miller zu Aichholz. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“To treat kettledrums as a percussion instruments, lacking precise scale, accounts among the most awful use and abuse, unfortunately too frequent” 408. Franz Liszt. ALS in French, signed “F. Liszt,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, January 24, 1882. In full (translated): “Your satisfaction about my little orchestra work pleases me a lot. Yes I told you the Mazurka will be placed right, by way of No. 2, between the two Galician dances (re, and sol). It is a charming piece, to which success the Encore returns, if some smug (and they can be found everywhere) do not get scandalized from the stubborn Bass [musical notes] and that these two drummers do not prove to be bad bass drum bastards.....To treat kettledrums as a percussion instruments, lacking precise scale, accounts among the most awful use and abuse, unfortunately too frequent. The day after tomorrow Friedheim will have his copy finished that I will send you right away. Concerning my autograph scrawl that you were kind to ask, I gave it to Friedheim, but I will ask him to give it to you. In the copy, changes and additions, account for of course that I have again lengthened them a little. My particella is all finished. Friedheim is copying it, it will not give him much difficulty, because I have omitted with deliberate intention Flutes, Trumpets, and Trombones. In that way, 10 lines,—and sometimes even 6—are sufficient to the thing and to its orchestral colors. I would have also gladly done without kettledrums, but they seem necessary to me; only I wish that the kettledrum player is not reduced to the good usual old skins with no distinct sonority from re and la for the edition execution. Add to this again metronomes and nuances, according to your convenience. Lets not get burdened with editor. Simon can apply savings as he pleases according to his business state. When you will have had your Polish Dances executed, orchestrated, you will write me. I am returning to Budapest Saturday, and will be there until April.” He adds a postscript, “Say hello for me to Franz Servais,” and in the margin he adds, “Your idea to transcribe for piano with 2 hands my orchestral transcription of you Polish Dances, pleases me strangely. You will succeed wonderfully.” In fine condition, with light toning to one edge, and four small bits of old tape at the corners, affecting nothing. A wonderful, lengthy letter replete with musical content.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 108 | April 12, 2017 | MUSIC

409. Carl Orff. Bold AMQS on an off-white musically lined 10 x 5 sheet, signed below in ink. Orff pens four bars of music, adding the title to the top, “Carmina Burana,” with lyrics below. In fine condition, with some light edge creasing. A crisp rendition of his best known work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after quotation from the Russian master 410. Sergei Prokofiev. Splendid AMQS on an off-white 5 x 8

sheet of Strand Palace Hotel letterhead, vertically signed in ink, “Serge Prokofieff, 1932.” Above his signature Prokofiev pens four bars of music, the opening theme of the final movement of his Piano Concerto No. 3. The sheet has been mounted to a larger card, which bears an affixed signature of opera singer Esta D’Argo on the reverse. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

411. Maurice Ravel. ALS

in French, one page, 4.5 x 7.5, personal letterhead, no date.

Untranslated letter to French artist Fernand Ochse, which briefly refers to the composer Arthur Honegger. Reverse of bottom fold addressed in Ravel’s own hand. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

412. Arnold Schoenberg. Scarce AMQS on a 2 x 2.5 block of four German postage stamps featuring Mozart, signed in black ink, “Arnold Schoenberg, 1947.” The composer has penned three lines of music from his Pierrot Lunaire, the last of works from his Expressionist period. Mounted and matted to an overall size of 7.75 x 6.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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413 . Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 cabinet photo of RimskyKorsakov in a dignified half-length pose, signed in black ink in Cyrillic, adding the date below, “5 [April] 1905.” Affixed to its original studio mount. The image itself is in fine condition; the mount shows light staining, edge wear, and tack holes to its top and bottom edges. As part of the 1905 Russian Revolution, student demonstrations took place in the St. Petersburg Conservatory where Rimsky-Korsakov served as professor of musical composition, harmony, and orchestration. A lifelong liberal politically, Rimsky-Korsakov defended the actions of the students in a letter dated April 5, 1905. Another letter demanding the resignation of the head of the Conservatory ultimately resulted in the expulsion of nearly one hundred Conservatory students and the removal of Rimsky-Korsakov from his professorship. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Strauss pens bars from ‘Blue Danube’ while on tour in Boston

414. Richard Strauss. Untranslated ALS

in German, signed “Dr. Richard Strauss,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, no date. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

415. Johann Strauss II. Bold AMQS on a light green 7.25

x 4.75 album page, signed in fountain pen, “Johann Strauss, Boston.” Strauss pens two measures from ‘On the Beautiful Blue Danube.’ Two light vertical folds, otherwise fine condition. In June 1872, Strauss and his orchestra took part in the World’s Peace Jubilee and International Musical Festival held in the Back Bay of Boston, Massachusetts. A lovely example from this most familiar and beloved of classics. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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416. Igor Stravinsky. Superb AMQS on a beige musically

lined 6.75 x 3.5 sheet, boldly signed and inscribed, “To Arthur H. Brackett, Sincerely, Igor Stravinsky, NY Jan/57.” Stravinsky pens four bars of music from ‘Petrushka.’ Reverse bears collector’s date notations of January 13, 1957. Blocks of light toning from previous framing, scarcely affecting the appearance, otherwise fine condition. An uncommon and desirable association with one of the composer’s most popular works.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Stravinsky writes to Jean Cocteau 417. Igor Stravinsky. ALS in French, one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting Notre-Dame de Laghet, December 24, 1928. Untranslated letter written to Jean Cocteau at his 10 rue d’Anjou address in Paris. In fine condition. Stravinsky and Cocteau were friends and had collaborated on the opera Oedipus Rex, which premiered a year earlier in May 1927.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

418. Ralph Vaughan Williams. AMQS on an off-white 5.5 x 6.5 sheet, signed “R. Vaughan Williams, Boston, Dec. 1st 1932.”

Williams pens two bars of music. Reverse bears an AMQS by Gregor Piatigorsky. In fine condition, with thin mounting remnants along the perimeter and a few small light stains which could mostly be matted out. Very rare, this is the only Ralph Vaughan Williams AMQS we have ever offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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419. Giuseppe Verdi. ALS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, August 27, 1880. Letter to an unidentified engineer, in which Verdi sends his thanks for the work and layouts proposed to renovate the rural buildings on the canal Castellazzo, and further states, in part [translated]: “I kindly ask you to accept this small sum, very sorry that my financial problems do not permit me to carry out your very beautiful projects.” Mounted and matted beside a portrait. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light stains, small tear to top edge and small area of paper loss to lower edge, and evidence of tape reinforcement on the reverse.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Hard at work on Porgy and Bess 420. George Gershwin. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75,

personal letterhead, April 12, 1934. Letter to Mrs. M. J. Golden, in part: “I very much appreciate your invitation to play at a concert for the benefit of the Dorothy Kahn Club for Crippled Children. I am at present, and expect to be broadcasting in November, twice weekly. In addition to this I am writing an opera to be produced the latter part of this year which takes all of my time. And so it is impossible for me to accept your kind invitation.” In fine condition, with light toning along intersecting folds. The opera Gershwin refers to is the classic Porgy and Bess, which was first performed on September 30, 1935. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Rare photo of the bassist extraordinaire 421. Charles Mingus. Exceptional vintage 10.25 x 7.25 photo

of Mingus playing his bass, prominently signed along the bottom in red ink. In fine condition. Mingus is seldom encountered in signed photos, particularly of this size and quality. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

“Kids needs 3 square meals a day, Man needs honest work and pay, Woman’ll die if she’s got to stay in Hooversville”

422. Woody Guthrie. Fantastic autograph lyrics

for “Hooversville,” signed “Woody Guthrie, 4-4-41, Los Angeles,” one page, 8.5 x 11, signed again at the conclusion in ballpoint, “Woody Guthrie.”

Guthrie pens four verses of the song, beginning with a description of the setting: “Ramblin’ gamblin’ rickety shacks / That’s Hooversville— / Rusty tin, and raggedy sacks / makes Hooversville— / On the flea bit rim of the garbage dump / 30 million families slump / Down where the big rats run and jump / In Hooversville.” He concludes with a verse on the plight of the Hooversville inhabitants: “Some folks hate like hell to live / In Hooversville— / Gonna get th’ hell out first chance you get / From Hooversville— / Kids needs 3 square meals a day, / Man needs honest work and pay, / Woman’ll die if she’s got to stay / In Hooversville.” In fine condition, with general light handling wear. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

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Porter okays Scandinavia to perform “Anything Goes” 423. Cole Porter. DS, four pages, 8.5 x 13, May 8, 1953.

Memorandum of agreement between Lars Schmidt of Gothenburg and Cole Porter, Guy Bolton, P. G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay, and Russel Crouse, in which the latter group grant exclusive rights for the “musical play entitled Anything Goes” to be performed “on the spoken stage in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland in a first-class manner…for a period of five (5) years.” Signed at the conclusion in black or blue ink by Porter, Bolton, Wodehouse, and three others. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Early MGM Records photo of the honky-tonk legend 424. Hank Williams. Scarce vintage glossy 8 x 10 M-G-M Records publicity photo of Williams picking his guitar in a full-length pose, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Best of everything, Beverly, Harriet & Jerry, your pal, Hank Williams.”

In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Williams was discovered by MGM Records’ first president Frank Walker in 1948, and became the centerpiece of the label’s country music catalog. Williams is quite elusive and highly sought-after in signed photos. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Rare fully signed Odeon ‘She Loves You’ EP 425. Beatles. Uncommon Odeon French pressing of the

45 RPM ‘She Loves You’ EP, which includes: ‘Do You Want to Know a Secret,’ ‘Twist and Shout,’ and ‘A Taste of Honey.’

Signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and John Lennon. In very good condition, with light scuffing, creasing, and edge wear; the back of the sleeve has an affixed piece of styrofoam which at one time was used to mount the included vinyl (which has corresponding mounting remnants and paper loss to the label). The record is included. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained by a Parisian fan when she and her husband met the band after a concert at the Olympia Theatre in January 1964. Signed EPs from the Beatles are far rarer than signed LP covers—according to expert Frank Caiazzo, to date, there have been fewer than ten authentically signed Beatles EPs brought to light. An extremely scarce offering of the utmost desirability. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

The Beatles check in at Buckingham Palace 426. Beatles. Vintage ballpoint signatures of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, and John Lennon on the reverse of a folded 3.25 x 7.75 sheet of Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood at St. James’s Palace, stamp-dated October 7, 1965. The sheet consists of an invitation for an Investiture at Buckingham Palace on October 26, 1965, and is issued to Warrant Officer Class II James J. Macdougall. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold passing between Starr and Harrison. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained at Buckingham Palace on October 26, 1965, the date the Fab Four received their MBE (Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) medals from the Queen. In early May of 1965, manager Brian Epstein informed the Beatles of their MBE medals while the band were at London’s Twickenham studios working on their second movie, Help! Alongside hundreds of other awardees, each Beatle personally received his medal from Queen Elizabeth, but it was only Lennon who would return his four years later, doing so in protest against Britain’s involvement in the Nigerian Civil War and the country’s support of America in the Vietnam War. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

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1963 Parlophone promo card of the Fab Four 427.

Beatles. Delightful circa 1963 Parlophone Records promo card depicting the Beatles wearing matching dark suits, 5.75 x 3.5, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Best wishes, The Beatles, Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” and “George Harrison,” and in blue ballpoint, “John Lennon.” In fine condition. The picture on the front of the card was taken by Angus McBean at the E. M. I. House in Manchester, England on January 21, 1963. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

Exemplary set of 1965 Beatles autographs 428. Beatles. Astounding vintage tartan plaid autograph book, 6 x 4.25, signed and inscribed on an opening page in blue ballpoint, “To Rita, love, John Lennon, x,” “Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” and “George Harrison.” Signed and inscribed on the next page in black felt tip by Help! actor Victor Spinetti.

In very fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “On visiting my Aunt and Uncle (Doris and Victor (Vic) Hemming)…he stated that he was going on a job that I would like—he was a lighting engineer and worked in the film industry—he stated that he was going to work on the new Beatles film (Help), that he would be going on location with them. He said that if I gave him an autograph book he would take it with him and hopefully get me George Harrison’s autograph (as George was my favourite and he didn’t think he would be able to get all four). So I duly bought a brand new autograph book and wrote my name and address just inside the front. When Uncle Vic came home he gave me my autograph book back, he said that the Beatles had been very friendly and spent time in-between takes with the crew and that they had been very happy to sign autographs. Victor Spinetti…had also been very friendly with the crew and he had autographed the next page, adding ‘Help’ 1965. While I didn’t appreciate Mr. Spinetti’s autograph at the time, since then his page has helped with evidencing that the Beatles did sign the book on location while making the film Help.” A truly phenomenal set of Beatles signatures that are among the very cleanest we have ever offered. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

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429.

Beatles. Vintage circa 1963 ballpoint signatures of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, and George Harrison on an off-white 2.75 x 3.75 card. Double-matted with a photo of the Beatles to an overall size of 14.25 x 8.5.

In fine condition, with a horizontal fold and scattered light foxing. Accompanied by a letter of provenance, in part: “I purchased this set of Beatles autographs in June 2012. I bought them from a family in Lincoln whose relation was the manager of the ABC Cinema in Lincoln. He obtained them for his daughter when they appeared at the venue on Thursday 28th November 1963.” A superb example boasting ideal autograph placement.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

John, George, and Ringo—three of the Fab Four 430. Beatles. Scarce 8.5 x 11.25 book photo of the Beatles posing outdoors, signed in blue ballpoint, “John Lennon,” and in black felt tip “George Harrison” and “Ringo Starr.” In fine condition, with a bit of trivial soiling to borders.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. A rare combination of signatures missing only McCartney to complete the set—still an obtainable goal, as he continues to tour. Starting Bid $1000

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431.

Beatles: George Harrison.

Fantastic glossy 8 x 10 photo of Harrison relaxing with a cocktail, signed in blue ballpoint, “George Harrison.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases and surface impressions, including the impression of another Harrison signature. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

432. Beatles: George Harrison. Bold circa 1980s ink signature, “George Harrison,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and Perry Cox. Starting Bid $200

Rare signed candid taken after Lennon’s last TV interview 433. Beatles: John Lennon. Color satin-finish 5 x 7 candid photo of Lennon on a city street at night, dressed in a beige suit, striped scarf, cap, and his trademark round glasses, signed in person in black felt tip, “John Lennon.” A collector’s notation on reverse reads, “Taken NBC Tom Snyder 4-8-75, autographed 8-8-75.” Accompanied by a clipped article from the New York Post of March 30, 2008, regarding various members of the Beatles appearing on Tomorrow with Tom Snyder and featuring a small photo of Lennon and Snyder from the same day on which the present photo was taken. Lennon’s appearance with Snyder was the last television interview he would ever give. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

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Lennon’s gift to his ‘Lost Weekend’ accomplice, Harry Nilsson 434. Beatles: John Lennon.

Signed book: Adolf Hitler: My Part In His Downfall. First US edition.

NY: Harper’s Magazine Press, 1971. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 146 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black ballpoint, “For Harry, I told you so! Love, John, 74’,” adding a smiley face with glasses. The recipient, musician Harry Nilsson, has also signed below in black ballpoint. In fine condition.

Lennon and Nilsson were close friends who earned a reputation for mischief and excess during Lennon’s ‘Lost Weekend’ period in 1974. In March of the same year, Lennon began production duties for Nilsson’s tenth studio album, Pussy Cats, a record inspired by the negative press the pair were receiving at the time. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

435. Cream. Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Eric Clapton,”

“Ginger Baker,” and “Jack Bruce,” on a pink 4.75 x 3 card, with collector’s date notations to upper border, “Cream, 18/4/67.” In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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“Fear the Lord, it is the beginning of wisdom, Proverbs” 436. Bob Dylan. Ink signature,

“Fear the Lord, it is the beginning of wisdom, Proverbs, Love, Bob Dylan,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card.

Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and PSA/ DNA. Consignor notes that the signature was obtained not long after the release of Dylan’s 1980 album Saved, the second album of Dylan’s ‘Christian trilogy’ following his conversion to born-again Christianity.

An exceedingly sought-after item given Dylan’s reluctance to sign and the addition of his rare inspirational quote. Starting Bid $300

437. Free. Uncommon official program for Free’s 1972 UK fall tour, 8 x 7.75, eight pages, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Paul Rodgers, and signed inside in blue ballpoint by Simon Kirke, Paul Kossoff, Paul Rodgers, John Bundrick, and Tetsu Yamauchi. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and handling wear. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of provenance, in part: “Jim’s sister worked for a department store in Aberdeen called Watt and Grants. She worked with a colleague whose husband was a doorman at various venues in Aberdeen. He arranged quite a few times to have his wife, Jim and his sister to get back stage and have posters and programmes signed.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Vintage 1967 photo of Hendrix 438. Jimi Hendrix. Rare and superb circa 1967

color 5 x 5.75 French magazine photo of Hendrix in a serene head-and-shoulders pose, signed in blue felt tip. Double-matted with a photo of Hendrix on stage at the Paris Olympia to an overall size of 15.5 x 1.25. In fine condition. An ideal uninscribed photo of the tragic rock phenom. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

Sought-after Sound Tracks box set

439. Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page. Deluxe limited edition Sound Tracks album box set, numbered 39/109, signed on the

included booklet in silver ink by Page. The box set includes a Lucifer Rising print, four vinyl albums, four compact discs, and the referenced booklet. Housed in a soft-touch matte black presentation box. In very fine condition. An amazing archive of material related to Page’s compositions for the films Lucifer Rising and Death Wish II. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Incredible fully signed Led Zepellin II

440. Led Zeppelin. Led Zeppelin II album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by John Paul Jones, John Bonham,

and Robert Plant, and in red ballpoint by Jimmy Page. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, edge wear, and two gouges to the front cover not affecting the signatures or overall appearance. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “As a young lad trying to earn some ‘pocket money’ in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s I did gardening work for some family friends. One of my jobs was to keep the back yard of their hairdressing salon…tidy and weed free. I was very much into my rock music at this time and because of this the family friends introduced me to Pat Bonham who was, along with Zoe and Jason Bonham, a regular client at the salon. Early in 1980, when I saw her in the salon, I asked Pat if she could get the band to autograph an album cover for a friend as a birthday present…A few weeks later I was called on the telephone and told to get to the salon ASAP…I found Pat with the album for my friend (only signed by Robert Plant) and also with…the album cover I am writing about. It was Led Zeppelin II and had been autographed by all four members…According to Pat it had been left by a girl for the whole group to sign and she had forgotten who the girl was. It had been ‘kicking around the house for ages’ and as such Pat decided that I should have it as I hadn’t asked for any autographs for myself.” Upon its release in late October 1969, Zeppelin’s eponymously titled sophomore effort became an instant, monster success within the US and UK, and quickly cemented the quartet as the next great British rock act. Given the era’s passive attitude towards autograph collecting and the increased security implemented by Zeppelin’s now legendary manager Peter Grant, band-signed items remain exceptionally scarce. There are reportedly less than thirty known fully signed Led Zeppelin albums extant. A true rock history rarity. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

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Rare MTV MoonMan for Tom Jones’s cover of ‘Kiss’ by Prince 441. MTV Video Music Award: ‘Kiss’. Iconic MTV Video

Music Award ‘MoonMan’ statuette awarded in 1989 for ’Kiss’ by the Art of Noise and Tom Jones, measuring approximately 12.5˝ tall from the bottom of the base to the top of the flagpole, with a black 5˝ diameter cylindrical base. An engraved metal plaque on the base features the MTV logo and reads: “Video Music Award, 1988–1989, Breakthrough Video 1989, Art of Noise featuring Tom Jones, ‘Kiss,’ Metropolitan Entertainment.” In fine condition.

Originally written and recorded by Prince for his 1986 album Parade, ‘Kiss’ was later covered in a 1988 collaboration between the English avant-garde synthpop group Art of Noise and singer Tom Jones. The video featured Jones singing and dancing against a background of computer-generated graphics. The MTV ‘MoonMan’ is one of the most recognizable awards in all of entertainment, and this example connects two of music’s enduring legends—Tom Jones and Prince. Starting Bid $1000

“I’m proud to have my name on this guitar, Les Paul”

442. Les Paul. Fabulous Gibson USA Custom Shop Les Paul with an appealing honey burst finish, serial no. CS31292, signed on the front in black felt tip, “Les Paul,” and signed twice on the reverse, “I’m proud to have my name on this guitar, Les Paul. Yes—I invented multitrack recording. Well I had 7 out of the top 10 records in the 50’s. Les Paul.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a Gibson hardshell case. The consignor, a friend of Les Paul, notes that this guitar was signed in person at the Iridium Jazz Club in Manhattan circa 2008, and that Paul also played it at that time. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Nirvana-signed jeans from the ‘In Utero’ tour 443. Nirvana. Extremely rare pair of blue Gap jeans, loose fit, 30 x 34, signed on the right pant leg in black felt tip, “I [heart] Jordache, David,” “Pee Pee, Krist,” and “Kurdt,” who adds “Nirvana” below.

In fine condition, with light stains and expected wear. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL, a Kerrang! magazine from December 11, 1993, a photo of the jeans signed by Krist Novoselic, an original ticket stub for a Nirvana concert at Atlanta’s Omni on November 29, 1993, and a copy of a letter of provenance, originally addressed to Novoselic on June 19, 2012, in part: “I recently was fortunate to acquire a signed Gap Jeans that was signed by Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl and you. This was signed at the Atlanta’s Omni Arena ‘In Utero’ on November 29, 1993 after the concert. Attached are pictures of the signed Gap jeans.” In support of their recently released third and final studio album In Utero, Nirvana played to a packed Omni arena on November 29, 1993. Following the concert Cobain was interviewed by Kerrang! magazine for an exclusive on-tour update that likewise offered a glimpse into the jovial mood of its players. When asked why he seemed so optimistic, Cobain responded: “Well, things are great. And another thing that has added to it has been after every show I’m totally pleased to go out to the bus and talk to the kids out there...All we ever wanted to do was break down the rock ‘n’ roll myth, wanting to show that all Rock stars were just people. And it’s such a nice peaceful moment with these kids after the show—they just wanna say ‘Hi and thanks for playing your music.’” Starting Bid $500

444. Pink Floyd. The Dark Side of the Moon album

signed on the front cover in silver ink by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason. In fine condition. The record is not included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

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The King’s third studio album 445. Elvis Presley. Loving You album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “To Bill, Elvis Presley.” Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20.25 x 20.25. In fine condition, with a few light creases visible only at an angle. Precertified REAL. Starting Bid $300

Fully signed image of the stylish Stones 446. Rolling Stones. Excellent semi-glossy 7.5 x 9.25 magazine photo of the Rolling Stones, signed in blue ballpoint, “Love, Charlie Boy,” “Keith Richards,” “Brian Jones,” “Mick Jagger,” and “Bill Wyman.” Double-matted to an overall size of 14 x 14.75. In fine condition. A modish and crisply signed photo of the Stones. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

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The Stones debut in America as “England’s Newest Hit Makers”

447. Rolling Stones. England’s Newest Hit Makers album signed on the back cover in black ink, “Mick Jagger,” “Love, Bill

Wyman,” “Love, Keith Richards” (Richards has also signed for Brian Jones), and “Charlie Boy, xxx.” In very good condition.

The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Following the release of their self-titled debut in the UK on April 16, 1964, the American edition of the Rolling Stones’ debut was released by London Records roughly a month and a half later on May 30, 1964. In addition to having a slightly different track listing, the album was accompanied by a subhead, “England’s Newest Hit Makers,” which would inevitably become the official title. A seldom-encountered example of the Stones’ American debut. Starting Bid $200

Rare fully signed The Who Sell Out 448. The Who.

UK Track Records The Who Sell Out mono album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “To Brian, All the best, Roger Daltrey” and “Pete To w n s h e n d , ” and on the back c o v e r, “ J o h n Entwistle” and “Keith Moon.” In very good to fine condition, with poor contrast to Townshend’s signature (which is over Daltrey’s image), and impressions of a second Moon signature (a failed first attempt). The record is included. Consignor notes that the recipient was Bristol-based music journalist Brian K. Jones. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the wife of the recipient, in part: “My late husband worked with most of the popular groups in the 60’s or 70’s both British & American. This album was signed by the group for him as a keepsake.”

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

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Vicious and the Sex Pistols signed 1977 tour book 449. The Sex Pistols. Circa 1977 newspaper compilation tour book, 8.25 x 11.75, ten pages, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Sid Vicious,” “Paul Cook,” and “John Rotten was here.” Also signed by Steve Jones as “Jonney Haynes,” band secretary Sophie Richmond as “Sophie (the downtrodden secretary),” and by roadie Steve Connolly as “Roadent (the one being kicked in).” In fine condition, with light overall handling wear. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL, as well as a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “In 1977 I was working as a cleaner at the van der Valk hotel in Rijen (Holland). One Saturday morning I was entering a room without the sign don’t disturb. There were 6 or 7 people in this room. I was asked to clean the room later on, and as a reward I got myself the tourbook with the signatures.” A very rare and highly desirable grouping to not only have a full line up of the Sex Pistols but also their roadie and their secretary, who was the one time girlfriend of Malcolm McLaren. Starting Bid $200

Sid, Rotten, Cook, and Jones 450. The Sex Pistols. Vintage ink signatures and inscription, “For Tracy, Sid,” “John Rotten,” “Steve Jones,” and “Paul Cook,” on an off-white 5.75 x 3.5 sheet. Permanently affixed to a same-size piece of heavy cardstock and in very good condition, with intersecting folds, light overall creasing, and a block of toning from prior display. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “This is a brief note to say that these autographs of the Sex Pistols were received by myself, in person at the Royal Links Pavilion when the Sex Pistols played a concert there on Xmas Eve, December 1977. I got them to autograph the piece of notepaper when I met them after the concert had finished.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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451. A-ha

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452. AC/DC

453. Allman Brothers

454. Louis Armstrong

455. Beach Boys Starting Bid $200

456. Beach Boys: Wilson and Love

457. Beatles: Paul McCartney

458. Beatles: Paul McCartney

459. Beatles: Paul McCartney

460. Beatles: Ringo Starr

461. Beatles: Ringo Starr

462. Beatles: Ringo Starr

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463. Beatles: Ringo Starr

464. Beatles: Ringo Starr

465. Leonard Bernstein

466. Jussi Bjorling

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467. Black Sabbath

468. Bon Jovi

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469. The Cars

470. Harry Chapin

471. Cheap Trick

472. Eric Clapton

473. Eric Clapton

474. Eric Clapton

475. Eric Clapton

476. Eric Clapton Starting Bid $200

477. Clapton, Richards, and Berry

478. The Clash

480. Van Cliburn

481. Joe Cocker

482. Nat King Cole

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479. Classic Rock Starting Bid $200

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483. Alfred Cortot Starting Bid $200

485. Phil Collins

Starting Bid $200

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487. Creedence Clearwater Revival

488. Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young

489. Christopher Cross

490. Deep Purple

491. Def Leppard

492. Def Leppard

493. Def Leppard

494. John Denver

495. Devo

496. Bo Diddley

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486. Cream

484. Composers

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497. Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry

498. Doobie Brothers

501. Duke Ellington

502. Duke Ellington

Starting Bid $200

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499. The Doors

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

503. Emerson, Lake, and Palmer

504. The Everly Brothers

505. Fiddler on the Roof

506. Ella Fitzgerald

507. Fleetwood Mac

508. Fleetwood Mac

509. The Four Tops

510. Ossip Gabrilowitsch

511. Jerry Garcia

512. Art Garfunkel

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513. Marvin Gaye Starting Bid $200

514. Charles Gounod

515. Grand Funk

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

516. Grateful Dead: Jerry Garcia

517. Buddy Guy

518. Hall and Oates

519. Alan Hovhaness

520. Michael Jackson

521. Michael Jackson

523. Michael Jackson and Slash

524. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

527. Elton John

528. Elton John

Starting Bid $200

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525. Billy Joel

Starting Bid $200

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526. Billy Joel, Celine Dion, and Jon Bon Jovi Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

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529. Elton John Starting Bid $200

530. Tom Jones Starting Bid $200

533. Jerome Kern Starting Bid $200

531. Judas Priest Starting Bid $200

532. William Kapell Starting Bid $200

534. Jerome Kern Starting Bid $200

535. B. B. King

536. Carole King

537. B. B. King

538. The Kinks

539. KISS

540. Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page

541. Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant

542. Jerry Lee Lewis

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543. Jerry Lee Lewis Starting Bid $200

544. Little Richard Starting Bid $200

545. Little Richard Starting Bid $200

546. Paul McCartney and Denny Laine Starting Bid $200

547. Michael McDonald

548. George Michael

549. The Monkees

550. The Monkees

551. Van Morrison

552. Roy Orbison

553. Les Paul and Carlos Santana

554. Tom Petty

556. Pink Floyd: Waters and Mason

557. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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555. Pianists, Conductors, and Composers Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

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558. The Police

559. The Pretenders

562. Queen: Roger Taylor

563. Lou Reed

564. Max Reger

565. Paul Rodgers

566. Rolling Stones

567. Rolling Stones Starting Bid $200

568. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards

569. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards

571. Rolling Stones: Bill Wyman

Starting Bid $200

572. Rush

573. Scorpions

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570. Rolling Stones: Bill Wyman Starting Bid $200

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560. Prince

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561. Queen

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574. Bob Seger

575. The Sex Pistols

576. Sex Pistols

578. Sonny and Cher

579. Soundgarden

580. John Philip Sousa

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

582. Bruce Springsteen

Starting Bid $200

586. Talking Heads Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

583. Rod Stewart Starting Bid $200

587. Three Tenors Starting Bid $200

577. Singers

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

581. Bruce Springsteen

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

584. Stephen Stills

585. The Supremes

Starting Bid $200

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588. U2

Starting Bid $200

589. U2

590. Stevie Ray Vaughan

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

593. The Who

592. Wham!

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

596. The Who: Roger Daltrey

600. Steve Winwood

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591. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Starting Bid $200

594. The Who

595. The Who

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

597. The Who: John Entwistle

598. The Who: Pete Townshend

599. Amy Winehouse

601. Steve Winwood

602. Neil Young

603. Neil Young

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classic entertainment

604. Marlon Brando. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in type and signed by Brando, payable to Ibar Settlement Co. Inc. for $200,000, July 28, 1993, with “Drollet v. Brando” typed into the memo line. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA authentication holder, with an autograph grade on NM-MT 8.

In fine condition, with two red “Void “ stamps across front of check, neither affecting the clean signature. The Drollet and Brando families had been linked in tragedy for several years by the time this check was written. Marlon Brando’s daughter, Cheyenne, and her half-brother, Christian Brando, were implicated and convicted in the 1990 shooting of Dag Drollet at Brando’s California estate. The death of Drollet, the father of Cheyenne’s child, led to charges, countercharges, and lasting enmity between the Drollet and Brando families. This check recalls the highly publicized voluntary manslaughter conviction and subsequent five-year jail sentence for Marlon’s son. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

605. Greta Garbo. Desirable pencil signature, “So sorry!

Greetings, G. G.,” on an off-white 5.25 x 1.75 sheet. Doublematted and framed with a lovely image of Garbo to an overall size of 13.5 x 19.25. In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression to the top edge. Originally acquired from the Estate of George Cukor. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Large vintage portrait of Harlow, gifted to family friends 606. Jean Harlow. Radiant matte-finish 10.75 x 14 glamour

portrait of Harlow from circa 1931, affixed to an 11.75 x 15.75 cardstock mount, signed and inscribed in black ink, “From me to youse guys—You know I love you next to my Mommie, Just your Me—.” In fine condition. Consignor notes that the recipients were Ruth and John Hamp, the former a childhood friend of Harlow, and the latter a bandleader and fixture at Hollywood nightspots.

The Hamps took care of Harlow’s mother, ‘Mama Jean,’ after the star’s untimely death, and Mama Jean later bequeathed many of Harlow’s personal effects to Ruth Hamp. Photographs signed

by Harlow remain very rare, especially those of such grand size, with the ‘personal’ form of her signature making this exquisite portrait all the more unique and desirable. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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“Judy Garland is to start in a picture, titled ‘Wizard of Oz,’ very shortly” 607. Judy Garland. Sought-after DS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, The

Orsatti Agency letterhead, September 9, 1938. Document from Garland’s agency sent to Lord & Thomas, in part: “We have the contract, dated September 6th, 1938, which you sent us for Judy Garland, whereby she is to do two broadcasts…we are making an amendment to the contract as follows: Judy Garland is to start in a picture, titled ‘Wizard of Oz,’ very shortly; at the close of the picture it shall be agreed that she will do two broadcasts for you—dates to be mutually agreed upon. It is probable at this date that the picture will be finished around the end of October, or early part of November.” Signed at the conclusion by Judy Garland, her mother Ethel M. Garland, and Victor M. Orsatti. In fine condition.

Only five weeks later, shooting would commence for The Wizard of Oz, lasting until March of 1939. Any document connecting Garland to her most famous role is incredibly scarce and highly desirable. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Amid personal troubles, Garland agrees to a ‘name and likeness’ contract in 1948 608. Judy Garland. DS, eight pages, 8.5 x 13.75,

March 25, 1948. Agreement between Garland and the Western Printing and Lithographing Company, in which the former gives the company the exclusive license to manufacture, publish, sell, advertise, and distribute printed items with her own likeness and name, including paper dolls and coloring books.

Signed at the notarized conclusion in black ink by Garland. Includes an approval sheet from Loew’s Incorporated. In fine condition. This contract was signed in the midst of a difficult time for Garland, who had suffered a breakdown during the filming of The Pirate in 1947. Garland was placed in a sanitarium and soon after attempted suicide. She rebounded with Easter Parade and In the Good Old Summertime, but depression, migraines, and a reliance on prescription medication forced her to often miss her shoots, which resulted in a series of suspensions. In September 1950, after fifteen years with the studio, Garland and MGM parted ways. A notable document signed at the turning point of her adult career. Precertified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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609. Judy Garland. Personal

check, 7.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Garland, payable to Wayne Jones for $148.56, stamp-dated February 7, 1964.

Double-matted and framed with an image of Garland to an overall size of 11 x 17. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“I nearly collapsed when I saw the cover— The Story of Grace Kelly—I found the whole thing so unbearably personal and in bad taste” 610. Grace Kelly. TLS signed “Grace,” two pages, 8.25 x 10.5,

no date but circa August/September 1957. Letter to Kelly’s MGM press agent, Morgan Hudgins, in part: “Gant is very amusing and great fun to be around and he was always so sweet and such a good friend to me. That is why I was so hurt and disappointed when he chose the loyaltie (& royalties) of Henry Holt instead of considering a friendship—I was a bit embarrassed when Gant first asked me if he could write a book (that would be mostly photographs) of the wedding and Monaco—It was an odd thing for a friend to want to do but because he was a friend I said yes. He felt I had doubts and assured me that it would be done with great taste and I would certainly be pleased—He also said if I wasn’t that he wouldn’t do it—You know how I hate personal things printed and Gant knows that too—In New York he told me that a few changes were being made—and I begged to see any part of it as I was getting anxious as to how the story was being changed—Gant always said that it was in such a rough state that he couldn’t show it—Finally in March or the end of Feb. He sent me the galleys—I nearly collapsed when I saw the cover—The Story of Grace Kelly—I just couldn’t believe it—Gant has an amusing way of tell-[ing] a story but in print it loses the humour—and I found the whole thing so unbearably personal and in bad taste—and the few things I asked him to take out—from what I have seen quoted in columns were never taken out—I should have learned that lesson long ago but I don’t know why I am such a sucker to go on believing people—No writer yet has ever kept his word about cuts. Gant has me saying things that I have never uttered and that is the most infuriating part—Anything a person has said that I have been in the same room with is always attributed to me—I should be used to it but I guess I never will.

On the Constitution before landing in Monaco, Gant asked me to write him a letter or note saying that I approved of the project—Like a fool I did—without mentioning a title or anything—I didn’t fully realise what it was about and what exactly the note was for (As I was not really at my mental best at the time) So I signed this note—which will give Gant Gaither permission to write what ever he likes and [an] as long as he likes about me—I am stuck.

The fact that the book is boring and full of slop is not the point and with all of the other slop that has been written I am really beyond caring very much—but the principle of the thing annoys hell out of me, that I could have been such a sucker and that a friend took advantage of me—I don’t believe Gant would have change the idea of the book if Henry Holt co. hadn’t asked him to—but he considered them and everyone else before me—Besides a friend’s job above all is discretion—Enough about that—It is something I would like to forget.” Kelly adds a few words in her own hand to the text. In fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200 140 | April 12, 2017 | CLASSIC ENTERTAINMENT

611. Audrey Hepburn. Color glossy 5 x 6.75 photo of Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle from the 1964 film My Fair Lady, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition; image inexplicably also bears a printed signature of Ingrid Bergman. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

613.

Laurel and Hardy.

Fountain pen signature, “Stan Laurel,” and ink signature, “Oliver Hardy,” on an off-white 3 x 3 sheet. Attractively quadruplematted with two photos of the comedic legends to an overall size of 20 x 16. In very good to fine condition, with some skipping to Hardy’s signature. Precertified Beckett Authentication.

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One-of-a-kind Karate program signed by Lee and Norris 615. Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. Phenomenal program

for the South Bay Annual Karate Junior and Senior Division Championships held at El Camino College in Torrance, California, on October 15, 1966, measures 12 x 9.25 open, prominently signed on the back cover in pencil by Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee, the latter adding his ‘Loong’ character below his signature, which symbolizes Dragon power, strength, and good luck. Impressively matted and framed with a color lobby card for the 1972 film Way of the Dragon to an overall size of 24.75 x 31. In very good condition, with moderate overall soiling and toning. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA, a promotional poster signed by Grand Master Tigi A. Mataali, as well as a copy of a provenance letter from Mataali, who served as president and organizer of the South Bay Karate Tournament, in part: “To the best of my ability, I recall that Chuck Norris was involved by performing a technique demonstration of his style Tang Soo Do in the Korean system. He was demonstrating this form of self defense along with his students. Chuck was an accomplished Black Belt, a great fighter and instructor. He was admired by many for his exceptional fighting skills...With respect to Bruce Lee and his presence at the event, he was a very good friend of mine and I personally invited him to attend this event. Bruce not only was a famous movie star but also a great martial artist in the style of Jeet Kune Do. He generously offered his expertise to others including many movie stars of that day. I will always remember Bruce’s keen ability with regard to his shocking and alarming face accompanied by a loud KI. I miss him greatly.”

Already a household name in the martial arts community, Lee’s popularity was set to blossom with the premiere of The Green Hornet on September 9, 1966. His first interaction with Norris, however, took place a year prior when the two were in New York City during the show’s preliminary production meetings. The two men parted ways after a night spent sparring and talking technique and martial arts philosophy, but were reunited years later when Lee invited Norris to play the role of the villainous Colt in Way of the Dragon, Lee’s only complete directorial effort. Their climactic fight scene is considered one of cinema’s ultimate ‘boss battles.’ Supported by its excellent provenance, this vintage program marks the first instance in which we have ever encountered an item signed by both martial arts legends. Starting Bid $1000

616. Marilyn Monroe. Gorgeous

vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Herman Hubard, Love & Kisses, Marilyn Monroe,” on the reverse of a color 5.25 x 3 United Airlines postcard, dated August 6, 1955 by the recipient. Beautifully matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 21 x 16.5. In fine condition, with some creasing in the blank address area. Precertified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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Stanwyck sends a letter of last instructions

The classic Stooges lineup 618. Three Stooges.

Clean ink signatures, “The 3 Stooges, Larry,” “Moe,” and “Curly,” on a light blue 4.75 x 3.25 album page. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

617. Barbara Stanwyck. Uncommon ALS signed “Love, Missy, Barbara Stanwyck,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 4, 1977. Letter to Gene and Barbara Voslett, in full: “These are my final instructions in the event of my death.

I do not want services of any kind. Cremation and ashes to be scattered over the mountains. I would like you Gene to do this service for me. In the event you are unable to carry out my wishes, perhaps your daughter, my niece Kathleen would.

If neither of you can perform this favor for me I have asked my dear friend Larry Kleno to do so; he said he would and he also said he would assist Kathleen. I would not like a stranger to do this—as for the rest—’for those who care, remember me in your own way.’” Includes a vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 portrait of Stanwyck by John Engstead. In fine condition.

Stanwyck remains rare in letter formats. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

619. Rudolph Va l e n t i n o .

Uncommon bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Valentino, “R. Valentino,” payable to Neil McCarthy for $200, October 30, 1921. In fine condition, with expected cancellation holes.

Valentino checks are not common, and this one is from the year of The Sheik. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Wayne gains rights for John Ford’s The Quiet Man 620. John Wayne. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11,

October 17, 1955. Agreement between Republic Productions and John Wayne’s Batjac Productions, in which the former grants the latter the right to show the photoplay ‘The Quiet Man’ for a consideration sum of $1,038.86. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Wayne.

In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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Signed by Western co-stars John Wayne and Ona Munson

621. John Wayne and Ona Munson. Fountain pen signatures of twenty Hol-

lywood cast and crew members on an off-white 8.25 x 6 Western Union telegram sheet, addressed to Harry Davenport. Signers include: John Wayne, Ona Munson, Joe Walters, Fred A. Parrish, Thomas Carr, Richard Tyler, Whitey Laurence, John MacBernie, Beulah Ashley, Howard Smit, Lucille Sothern, Victor B. Appel, and Happy Hodgson. Light overall toning, small bit of paper loss to top edge and minor wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

623. Orson Welles. Fabulous early

vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 head-andshoulders photo of Welles from the beginning of his career, boldly signed in fountain pen. In fine condition. A handsome, seldom-seen uninscribed example. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

1953 passport belonging to cinema’s iconic Tarzan 622. Johnny Weissmuller. Weissmuller ’s

personal passport, number 12401, issued on September 17, 1953. Passport measures 3.75 x 6, and contains his typed personal information on the second page, signed at the bottom, “John Weissmuller.” Affixed to the next page is Weissmuller’s 3 x 3 passport snapshot, signed at the top in fountain pen, “John Weissmuller.” The following pages bear a few visa stamps from around the world, dated between 1953 and 1956, including those from Egypt, Italy, and France. In fine condition, with cancellation cuts to the cover and first page. Originates from the estate of Weissmuller’s daughter, Lisa Weissmuller Gallagher. At this period in time, Weissmuller was making his famous ‘Jungle Jim’ movies, releasing three of them in 1953 alone. An outstanding, personal item that dates to the film career of the great actor and sportsman. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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624. Actors and Actresses

625. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

626. Joan Bennett

627. Breaking Bad

628. Charles Chaplin

629. Lou Costello

630. Buster Crabbe

631. Buster Crabbe

632. Creature From the Black Lagoon

633. George Cukor

634. Sammy Davis, Jr

635. Marlene Dietrich

636. Marlene Dietrich

637. Clint Eastwood

638. Barbara Eden

639. Chris Farley

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640. Clark Gable

641. Game of Thrones

644. Happy Days

645. Tippi Hedren

647. Boris Karloff

648. Cecil Kellaway

649. Vivien Leigh

650. Vivien Leigh

651. Sophia Loren

652. George Lucas

653. Marilyn Monroe

654. Marilyn Monroe

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642. Alec Guinness Starting Bid $200

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646. Dennis Hopper Starting Bid $200

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655. Marilyn Monroe

656. Marilyn Monroe

657. Marilyn Monroe

658. Marilyn Monroe

659. Marilyn Monroe

660. Marilyn Monroe

661. Marilyn Monroe

662. Marilyn Monroe

663. Marilyn Monroe

664. Marilyn Monroe

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666. Marilyn Monroe: George Barris

668. Mary Tyler Moore

669. Peter O’Toole

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667. Marilyn Monroe Starting Bid $200

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670. Gregory Peck

671. Steve Reeves

672. Roy Rogers

673. The Stars of MGM

674. The Stars of Republic Pictures

675. Superman and the Mole Men

676. Shirley Temple

677. Johnny Weissmuller

678. Johnny Weissmuller

680. Mae West

681. Will and Grace

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679. Johnny Weissmuller

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682. Wizard of Oz: Bolger and Haley

683. Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger

684. Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger

685. Wizard of Oz: Margaret Hamilton

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sports 686. Babe Didrikson Zaharias. DS, signed “‘Babe’ D.

Zaharias,” nine pages, 8.5 x 13, May 1955. Contract between A. S. Barnes and Company and Babe Didrikson Zaharias, in which the latter agrees to “grant and assign… to the Publisher the book publishing rights” of a work entitled “or on the subject of Autobiography.” Zaharias has signed at the conclusion of a three-page rider stapled to the contract; the rider is also signed by her husband George Zaharias. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Amid civil unrest, Robinson sends a check on behalf of the Student Emergency Fund

687. Jackie Robinson. Student Emergency Fund check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Robinson, payable to Back to

School Trust Fund for $500, February 1, 1961. In fine condition. Accompanied by various deposit slips and bank statements, and a mailing envelope from Chock Full o’ Nuts, a company which Robinson served as vice president. The Student Emergency Fund was founded by Jackie Robinson and Marion B. Logan, the wife of Dr. Arthur Logan, in April 1960, as a means to ‘help Negro and white students jailed in sit-in demonstrations in the South.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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688. Muhammad Ali

689. Muhammad Ali

690. Andre the Giant

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691. Baseball Hall of Famers

692. Baseball: MVPs

693. Usain Bolt

694. Joe DiMaggio

695. Roger Federer

696. Gary Kasparov

697. Mickey Mantle

698. NY Yankees

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699. Pele and Diego Maradona Starting Bid $200

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700. Fred Perry Starting Bid $200

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701. Branch Rickey Starting Bid $200

olympics 702. Athens 1896 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal

issued for the Athens 1896 Summer Olympics.

Bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by W. Pittner, Austria.

The front features a seated Nike holding a laurel wreath over a phoenix emerging from flames, with Acropolis in the background; the reverse bears a star surmounted above five lines of Greek legend set within a laurel wreath. Starting Bid $200

703. Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Bronze Award Medal. Non-athletic award medal from the Paris 1900 Expo-

sition Universelle Internationale. Bronze, 63.5 mm, 100 gm,

by Jules-Clement Chaplain. The front depicts a profile view of Marianne, the national symbol of the French Republic; the reverse bears an athlete with a torch riding on the back of Nike, the goddess of victory, with tablet below issuing the medal to “G. C. Saraindaris.” Since this Olympics did not issue participation medals, these non-athletic award medals are used as a placeholder in participation medal collections. With its brilliant Art Nouveau style, this uncommon award exists as one of the most aesthetically pleasing of all Olympic medals.

Starting Bid $200

“Concours D’automobiles”—rare winner’s medal from the 1900 Paris Games 704. Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal ‘Concours D’Automobilies’. Scarce winner’s medal

issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silver, 40 mm x 58 mm, 55 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the sport as automobile contest, “Concours D’automobiles,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium with a stadium and the Acropolis in the background. Stamped “Argent” on an edge. Alongside other sports like angling, fire fighting, and life saving, motor racing was one of the many unusual Olympic events held in conjunction with the Paris Exposition. The roar of engines attracted throngs of curious spectators to the sport’s fourteen events, which included divisions like two-seater car, four-seater car, seven-seater car, taxi, and even delivery van. Although the majority of races consisted of only French drivers, a few international entries from nations like Germany and the United States were included. A highly uncommon winner’s medal from a sport that added a unique mechanical touch to the Summer Games and the 1900 World’s Fair. Starting Bid $300

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705. Athens 1906 Summer Olympics Gilt Bronze Participation Medal. Participation

medal issued for the 1906 Athens Olympics. Gilt bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by Nikephoros Lytras.

The front shows a seated Nike holding a laurel crown above a phoenix rising from flames, with the Acropolis in the background; the reverse bears an inscribed Greek legend within a laurel wreath. The 1906 Athens participation medal was manufactured from the unused inventory of the 1896 Athens participation medals; the only difference being that a 1906 plaque has been soldered over the original 1896 date.

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706. Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Impressive participation

medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics. Pewter, 51 mm, 45 gm, by Bertram Mackennal/Erik Lindberg. The front features a raised quadriga with charioteer and judge, preparing to present an athlete with the palm of victory; the reverse bears Zeus seated on a Ionic column in relief, holding a small figure of the goddess Nike, with the city of Stockholm in the background and raised lettering along the top. A powerful example of an early Olympic participation medal. Starting Bid $200

707. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal

issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics.

Bronze, 55 mm, 72 gm, by Raoul Benard. The front features a stunning raised depiction of the goddess Nike crowning victorious athletes with laurel wreaths; the reverse bears a city view of Paris and raised text, “VIIIe Olympiade, Paris, 1924,” with the designer’s monogram below.

Starting Bid $200

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First place winner’s medal from 1920 Antwerp, the return of the Summer Games

708. Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics Gold Winners Medal. Desirable winner’s medal issued for the Antwerp 1920

Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 60 mm, 85 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete holding a laurel wreath and palm branch, with a statue of Renommee in the background, inscribed “VII Olympiade”; the reverse depicts the Brabo fountain above the Antwerp shield, a cathedral and city looming in the background, inscribed above, “Anvers MCMXX.” World War One had devastated Europe, and Belgium was especially effected. Hosting the Olympics in 1920 was an incredibly difficult operation so close to the end of the war. Because of financing problems for the Games, many shortcuts had to be taken. One of them was reducing the amount of gold plating on the first-place winner’s medals. Unfortunately, most of the gilding wore off almost immediately, and often, many of the medals appear almost silver. Gilding still remains on the edge and low relief areas of the medal. A total of 29 nations attended the VII Olympiad in Antwerp, Belgium, with Hungary, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire all banned from competing due to their involvement in World War I and the cancelation of the 1916 Summer Games. In spite of such political unrest, the return of the Games debuted a trinity of enduring Olympic traditions—the voicing of the Olympic Oath, the symbolic release of doves, and the initial flying of the Olympic flag. A scarce first place medal with great historical interest. Starting Bid $500

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1936 Berlin winner’s medal for Germany’s rowing captain

709. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal.

Rare winner’s medal for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 57 mm, 72 gm, by Giuseppi Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XI. Olympiad, Berlin, 1936,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes; and the bottom edge engraved, “B. H. Mayer, Pforzheim.”

Complete with its faded leather case.

Also included: a small Olympic Rings pin; and a winner’s ribbon issued for rowing, manufactured by Lauer, featuring the Olympics rings over the Brandenburg Gate, with the badge engraved “XL Olympiade Berlin 1936, 758,” and the original blue ribbon with text, “Rudern, Mannschaftsfuhrer.”

This gorgeous medal was awarded to German rower and Olympic team captain Gustav Schafer, whose masterful finals performance earned him first place in the single sculls competition. Germany dominated the rowing competition, winning a medal in each of the seven events, including five golds. A tremendously sought-after winner’s medal from the controversial 1936 Berlin Olympics. Starting Bid $2500

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Exemplary Berlin torch from the first Olympic relays

710. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1936 Berlin Olympics torch, comprised of steel, measuring 10.5˝ in length and 6˝ at its widest point, manufactured by Krupp. Engraved on the handle with a map of the torch relay route, the Olympic emblem, and inscribed, “Fackel-Staffel, Lauf, Olympia–Berlin, 1936.” The top of the torch is inscribed, “OrganisationsKomitee fur die XI. Olympiade Berlin 1936, Als Dank Dem Trager.” The underside of the torch top is inscribed, “Stiftung Der Fried Krupp A. G. Essen, Krupp Nirosta V2A Stahl.” Slight scratches to top platform and handle. The 1936 Summer Olympics torch relay was the first of its kind, transporting the Olympic flame from Olympia in Greece to the site of the Games in Berlin.

Krupp produced a total of 3,840 torches, and 3,331 torchbearers participated in the relay. In total, it covered 3,187 km over twelve days. In nicer condition than typically seen, this is an iconic Olympic torch that represents the historically important 1936 Berlin Olympics as well as the establishment of the torch relay tradition. Starting Bid $300

711. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Striking participation medal issued for the Helsinki

1952 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 54 mm, 77 gm, by Kauko Rasanen. The front depicts the heads of two laureate athletes superimposed over the Olympic Stadium, with raised text, “Helsinki 1952”; the reverse bears male and female athletes holding torches over the Olympic rings, with raised text above, “XV Olympia.” Starting Bid $200

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712. Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal is-

sued for the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics. Copper, 56 mm, 64 gm. The front features the Oslo Games logo encircled by raised text, “1952 Vinterleker Olympiske VI De Oslo”; the reverse, inscribed with the Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius,” features one large and three small snowflakes.

Starting Bid $200

713. Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal is-

sued for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics.

Bronze, 63 mm, 105 gm, by Andor Meszaros. The front depicts the Olympic motto encircled by pairs of athletes following the march of a flag-bearer; the reverse bears the Melbourne coat of arms and Olympic rings, with raised text along the top, “Olympic Games Melbourne, 1956.” Starting Bid $200

714. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics.

Bronze, 55 mm, 78 gm, by Emilio Greco. The front features a nude female torchbearer superimposed over Olympic rings; the reverse bears a convocation of eagles soaring high above the Olympic stadium, with raised Italian text encircling the edge. In fine condition, with slight hints of verdigris patina. Starting Bid $200

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Iconic ‘flare’ torch from the 1964 Tokyo Games 715. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Torch. Official unused 1964 Tokyo Olympics torch, consisting of a blackened aluminum alloy bowl and a stainless steel cylinder, measuring 25.5? in length and 6.75? at its widest point. Manufactured by Nippon Light Metal Co., the bowl is engraved “XVII Olympiad Tokyo 1964” with a set of Olympic rings, and the lower portion of the cylinder bears the Tokyo Games logo and reads “Showa Kaseihin Co., Ltd., 3–1964.” Cylinder includes original ignition fuse. Some scattered marks to cylinder. The Olympic torch was carried for 51 days by 870 runners for a total of 26,065 kilometers.

Designed on the principle of the coal-mine safety lamp, the Tokyo Olympic torch was filled with priming powder and fumigant, a two-component ignition material that needed to be wind and rain resistant, and which could both easily ignite and extinguish. Its effect was similar to that of a flare, and it proved a safe and reliable instrument over the course of its hemisphere-trotting relay. Although a typhoon and various plane issues caused a one-day delay late in the schedule, the triumphant final relay by Yoshinori Sakai through Tokyo’s National Olympic Stadium on October 10, 1964, served as a defining moment for a still healing post-war Japan. This torch beautifully represents the moment the fifth ring of the Olympiad touched down on Asian soil. Starting Bid $1000

Bronze “Hockey Sur Glace” winner’s medal from the 1968 Grenoble Games 716. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Bronze Winners Medal with Ribbon & Box. Winner ’s

medal issued for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics.

Bronze, 62 mm, 116 gm, by Roger Excoffon, Paris. The front features the Olympic rings with Grenoble emblem, and is inscribed, “Xemes Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver, Grenoble 1968”; the reverse identifies the sport as ice hockey, “Hockey Sur Glace,” and depicts a hockey player with stick.

Complete with original colorful ribbon and black leather case by Monnaie de Paris. The men’s ice hockey tournament was the 11th Olympic Championship, and also served as the 35th World Championships and the 46th European Championships.

Placing behind the Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia, team Canada took home the bronze medal, the country’s record tenth Olympic medal in the sport. The Grenoble winner’s medals were the first to feature a unique design on the reverse for each sport. A scarce example with just 185 bronze medals struck in total. Starting Bid $500

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717. Mexico 1968 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal is-

sued for the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics.

Copper, 50 mm x 50 mm, 116 gm, by Lance Wyman. The front depicts various Olympic sport pictograms and the Mexico City Games emblem; the reverse is engraved between two parallel lines, “Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada.” An unusual, highly detailed Olympic medal. Starting Bid $200

Incredibly rare 1972 Sapporo torch 718. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 1972

Sapporo Winter Olympics torch, consisting of a cast-blackened aluminum alloy bowl and a stainless steel combustion tube, measuring 25.25˝ in length and 4.75˝ at its widest point, manufactured

by Nippon Koki. The torch’s designer, Sori Yanagi, was a pioneer of Japanese industrial design, whose simplistic and pure use of lines and curves were regarded as patently Japanese as they were universal. Inspired by the shape of the Olympic cauldron, this classic torch features a slender black bowl, with the handle impressed with the Sapporo Games logo, and the bottom engraved “Nikkei” and “Yanagi”; lower portion of the tube also bears the Sapporo Games logo, with the manufacturer’s stamp below, “GD Nippon Koki Co., Ltd.” The tube features slight wear. The torch was filled with priming and smoke-producing powder designed to burn for ten minutes for torches carried by runners and for fourteen minutes for those transported in cars. The Olympic flame was lit on December 28, 1971, in Olympia, Greece, and flown to Okinawa Island for the start of the Japanese relay, a massive undertaking that lasted 38 days and covered just under 19,000 km by an estimated 16,300 torchbearers. Representing the first Winter Olympics to be held outside Europe and North America, the Sapporo Games proved to be an extravagant and groundbreaking event for the international athletic community. A simply gorgeous relic that remains among the very rarest of all Olympic torches—the first we have ever offered. Starting Bid $2500

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719. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1972 Munich Olympics

torch, comprised of metal and steel, measuring 29˝ in length and 8.5˝ at its widest, designed by Friedrich Krupp AG. The torch bears Olympic rings and the inscription “Spiele der XX Olympiad, Munchen 1972” on its handle, with the name of the designer engraved on the bottom. The Munich Games emblem designs a platform at the base of the combustion tube. Some scuffing to handle and a ding to cylinder. Traveling a shade over 5,500 km over the course of 30 days, roughly 6,000 torchbearers were used to reach and light the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony on August 26, 1972. An enduring artifact commemorating Germany’s stalwart role in international sport. Starting Bid $200

Rare silver winner’s medal for “Volleyball” at the Montreal Summer Games 720. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal is-

sued for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics.

Silver, 60 mm, 154 gm,

by Giuseppe Cassioli, Ottawa. The front, inscribed, “XXIe Olympiade Montreal 1976,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse features the Montreal Olympic emblem and victor’s laurel wreath; the bottom edge of the medal engraved with the sport, “Volleyball.”

Complete with original silver chain. The men and women teams of the Soviet Union both placed second in volleyball. An exceptionally rare example in comparison to other Olympics, there were only 364 silver winner’s medals produced for the Montreal 1976 Games. Starting Bid $1000 www.RRAuction.com | 159

721. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Participation Medal. Magnificent participa-

tion medal issued for the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics. Nickel-silver, 76 mm, 202 gm, by Marcel Jovine/Neil Kennedy. The front depicts modern relief views of the nine winter sports; the reverse bears the Lake Placid Games emblem encircled by the raised words of the Olympic oath in four concentric circles.

Starting Bid $200

722. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Torch. Of-

ficial 1980 Moscow Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum, measuring 22˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point, designed

by Boris Tutschin. The gray body features red text in Cyrillic, “Moscow-Olympiad-1980,” and a gold-colored top of the handle bears the emblem of the Games and Olympic rings.

The top is also accented with a golden ring. Burner remains in place. A few dings and dents to the body. In all, about 5,435 torchbearers participated in the relay, which lasted from June 19 to July 19. These Olympics were especially controversial due to the USSR’s recent invasion of Afghanistan, and the United States led 65 countries in a boycott of the Games.

Starting Bid $300

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723. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Silver Medal Winner Diploma. Highly uncommon winner’s diploma for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics, 14.75 x 14.75, issued to “Volker Fried, Federal Republic of Germany, Second Place, Men’s Field Hockey.” The diploma features the Los Angeles Olympic emblem, venue information to lower left, and is signed below by four members of the International Olympic Committee and the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, including: Juan Antonio Samaranch, Paul Ziffren, Peter V. Ueberroth, and Harry L. Usher. Framed and in fine condition. Fried competed in field hockey at four consecutive Summer Olympics for West and the reunified Germany, taking silver in 1984 and 1988, and then winning gold in Barcelona in 1992. Starting Bid $200

724. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1984 Los Angeles

Olympics torch, brass-finished with tan leather handles, measuring 22.25 in length and 4.75 at its widest point, manufactured by Turner Industries and engraved “1983 LAOOC,” with a pair of Los Angeles Games logos on the base of the handle. The black burner with rare original wick remain in place, for an overall length of 24˝. Bowl is engraved along the top, “Citius, Altius, Fortius, “ with the rings between each word, and the L. A. Memorial Coliseum Stadium below. Noticeable burns, singes, and wear from use, darkened on the interior, and some patina to base of handle. Complete with its original carrying bag. The fire was lit in Olympia, Greece on May 7, 1984, and arrived the following day in New York. On its 15,000 km journey, the torch was carried through 33 states over 82 days to Los Angeles by over 3,600 runners. A handsomely designed torch from an Olympic Games that weren’t without their share of controversy—fourteen Eastern Bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, Cuba and East Germany, boycotted the Games; Iran and Libya also boycotted, although for different political reasons. Starting Bid $200

725. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 1984 Sarajevo Olympics

torch, comprised of lightweight metal with a long combustion tube, measuring 22.75˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point, manufactured by the Mizuno Corporation of Japan. The handle is silver-colored and topped by a gold-tone base inscribed, “Sarajevo ‘84,” with the Mizuno logo also raised in relief. The combustion tube bears the Olympic rings and emblem of the Sarajevo games, which has been darkened from having been used in the torch relay.

For the Sarajevo relay, the route was split into two routes of east and west so that it would pass through the whole country and promote the Olympic ideal of coexistence. In all, it was carried by 1,600 torchbearers over a distance of 5,289 km. This was the first Winter Olympics held in a Communist state. Starting Bid $300

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Barcelona’s impressive modernist torch 726. Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Torch. Official

1992 Barcelona Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum and plastic, measuring 26˝ in length and 7˝ at its widest point, designed by Andre Ricard. The metal body is inscribed in gold text, “XXV Olimpiada Barcelona 1992,” and bears the emblem of the Games. Exhibits noticeable wear to the rubber grip. The massive fifty-day relay included nearly 9,500 torchbearers who carried the Olympic flame by foot and bicycle for a total of 5,940 km throughout Spain. The lighting of the cauldron at the opening ceremonies was especially memorable, as Paralympic archer Antonio Rebollo ignited the cauldron by shooting an arrow lit from the Olympic flame. A large, attractive torch with a decidedly modern design. Starting Bid $300

727. Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 2006 Torino Winter Olympics torch, constructed of blue techno-

polymer-coated aluminum, measuring 31.25˝ in length and 4.5˝ at its widest point. Designed by Pininfarina, the shape of the torch was designed to appear like a ski tip, while also representing the monument and symbol of Turin, the Mole Antonelliana.

Additionally, the design was intended to replicate the traditional wooden torch, giving the impression that the metal itself catches fire and burns. The middle portion of the torch bears an inscription of the Torino Games emblem with Olympic rings. Starting on December 8, 2005, the Olympic torch relay lasted 75 days and traversed over 11,300 km. In all, a total of 10,001 torchbearers carried the flame until it entered the Olympic Stadium on February 10, 2006. This sleek and dynamic Olympic torch was awarded the Lorenzo il Magnifico award, the highest prize from the Florence Biennale of Contemporary Art. Starting Bid $200

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728. Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Participation Medal With Box. Participation medal issued for the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 122 gm. The front features the Beijing Games logo over the Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium, with raised Chinese and English text along the top; the reverse bears five Fuwa mascots over gusts of wind and engraved Chinese and English text, “One World One Dream.”

Medal is sealed in its original plastic. Complete with its original red presentation case. Starting Bid $200

729. Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Torch and Relay Uniform. Official 2010 Vancouver

Winter Olympics torch, constructed of stainless steel, aluminum, and sheet molding, measuring 37˝ in length and 3˝ at its widest point.

Manufactured by Bombardier, the shape and contours of the torch represent the lines made by snow and ice sports, and is engraved with the motto “With Glowing Hearts / Des plus brilliants exploits,” with the Canadian maple leaf ‘cut-out’ on the opposing side. The two white panels bear the Vancouver Games logo. Complete with its original torch relay carrying bag. Also included is the official 2010 Vancouver Winter Games torch relay suit, size XL, consisting of white shell jacket and pants with both featuring stylized torch relay logos and silver text, “Vancouver 2010,” and the back of jacket featuring large Olympic rings. The torch was lit in Olympia on October 22, 2009, and from October 30, 2009, until February 12, 2010, the Olympic Flame was carried by over 12,000 runners for over 100 days over a course of 45,000 km of Canadian soil—the longest national relay ever held. Starting Bid $200

730. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal issued for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Polished steel, 50 mm, 81 gm. The front features the Sochi emblem and patchwork quilt design of the various cultures of Russia; the reverse bears the Olympic rings and similar design motif. Includes the original presentation case. Such recent Olympics material is generally harder to acquire. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 163

The Firebird torch of the Sochi 2014 Olympics

731. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 2014 Sochi

Winter Olympics torch, constructed of aluminum and various polymers, measuring 37.5˝ in length and 5.75˝ at its widest point, developed by a team of designers led by Vladimir Pirozhkov and Andrei Vodyanik.

The torch was modeled after the feather of a Firebird or phoenix, which symbolizes good luck or fortune in Russian folklore, and was immortalized in Igor Stravinsky’s eponymous ballet. The torch’s silver represents winter ice, and the red, the traditional color of Russian sport, denotes the fires kindling in the mountains around the resort. The upper portion bears the Sochi Games logo, with two labels near the handle, one reading “029,” and the other faded but presumedly featuring a second Sochi logo.

Complete with its original torch relay carrying bag. The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on September 13, 2013, and made its way onto Russian soil on October 7, traveling through all eighty-three regions of the Russian Federation during its five-month and 65,000 km relay. Additionally, other specially designed Sochi torches reached the North Pole, the summit of Mount Elbrus, submerged thirteen meters into Lake Baikal, and another even entered outer space, with cosmonauts Oleg Kotov and Sergei Rayazansky passing the torch outside the International Space Station. Inspired by the feather that bestows good luck in its purest form upon its bearer, this is a wonderful and uniquely designed torch from the most recent Olympic games. Oversized. Starting Bid $300

732. Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Athlete Diploma and Athlete’s Participation Medal. Two items: an official

participation certificate of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games issued to Jungbin Shin, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, with IOC and Rio logos to upper corners and trilingual text below, reading: “In recognition and appreciation of your contribution to the success of the XXXI Olympiad”; and an official participation medal of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Alloy copper, 44 x 50, 100 gm. The front features the Rio Games logo above Olympic rings; the reverse bears flowing designs above three rows of raised text, “XXXI Olympiad Rio 2016.” Includes the original presentation holder and slipcase. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Relay torch from the 2016 Rio Games, commemorating Japan’s medal achievement 733. Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Torch. Limited edition official 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics torch used during the Olympic relay and commemorating Japan’s medal achievement. Numbered 6/116, the torch is constructed of recycled aluminum and colored resin, measuring 27˝ in length and 3.5˝ at its widest point, designed by Sao Paulo studio Chelles & Hayashi and manufactured by Recam Laser. The torch features a white body that automatically expands upon being lit to reveal multicolored segments drawn from the hues of the Brazilian flag, representing the natural wonders surrounding the host city. The Rio Olympic emblem also adorns the top, and the front bears an oval-shaped piece of customized leatherette, which bears the Rio 2016 logo and an authenticity label. Includes the original brown carrying bag, tube, display stand, and official Rio 2016 memorabilia folder, which includes a certificate of authenticity. Upper rim of the torch darkened from use. The torch relay began in Olympia on April 21, and concluded on August 5 at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janiero, after visiting over three hundred of Brazil’s towns and cities. A record number of countries participated in the Rio Games, including first time entrants Kosovo and South Sudan. Ten thousand and nine hundred athletes participated in 306 medalling events of 45 sports disciplines. An excellent opportunity to own a relay torch from the most recent Olympic games. Starting Bid $300

Crabbe’s ring from the 1932 LA Olympic Games 734. Buster Crabbe. Buster Crabbe’s personally-owned and -worn commemorative ring from the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, made by J. C. Fergusson’s of Los Angeles, inside diameter of approximately .75˝, with blue and yellow enamel design and text reading “Xth Olympiad, Los Angeles, California,” and the sides engraved “19” and “32.”

Includes the original blue J. C. Fergusson’s presentation box. In fine condition. Accompanied by a Bonhams Auction tag. Crabbe won the gold medal in the 400-meter freestyle at the 1932 Summer Olympics. Four years prior, at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, he won the bronze medal for the 1,500-meter freestyle. From the estate of Buster Crabbe. Starting Bid $200

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RR Auction’s Remedies: Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the

property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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

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

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

All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “Certification of Authenticity”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception.

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

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

Unauthorized Statements: Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued

by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties.

Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.

Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid.

This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available

to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit.

In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances.

If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable. If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale.

Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner.

If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control. This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction.

NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE. RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction.

RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items.

Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

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

Entire Agreement: These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed

by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties.

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

Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location.

The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”).

The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages.

The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-ac-

tions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

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.

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.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.

CONDUCT OF AUCTION Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

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

Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment.

Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum.

Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, nonincremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result

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

Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid.

These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/ EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid

will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion.

Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right.

phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

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

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www. liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector. com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium.

Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a 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 non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited.

If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the

GLOSSARY OF CONDITION TERMS FOR DECADES, RR AUCTION HAS LED THE INDUSTRY IN PROVIDING AN ACCURATE AND DETAILED CONDITION STATEMENT FOR EACH ITEM THAT WE SELL. STARTING IN 2016 WE’VE DECIDED TO TAKE A FRESH APPROACH TO DESCRIBING EACH ITEM’S CONDITION. As our website and catalog images continually improve, and bidders can see obvious details from those excellent images, we’ve decided to simplify things, using the same terminology to describe an item’s overall condition (on an ascending scale of 1 to 4: good, very good, fine, very fine), but only adding specific details, if any, that would not be obvious from the illustration.

VERY FINE describes an item in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance.

FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors.

VERY GOOD describes an item that exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example).

GOOD describes an item with obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise exceedingly rare or important.

Of course we’re more than happy to provide more in-depth information about any item via phone or email. We hope this new system will make for easier reading and a more pleasant bidding experience.

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