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AUTHENTICATORS AND CONSULTANTS JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES

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

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

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STEVE ZARELLI AUTHENTICATION

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

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PHIL SEARS COLLECTIBLES

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

FRANK CAIAZZO, BEATLES AUTOGRAPHS

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

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

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

JAMES CAMNER

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Presidents and First Ladies............................................................................................ 4 Notables....................................................................................................................... 32 Military.......................................................................................................................... 54 Aviation......................................................................................................................... 58 Space........................................................................................................................... 60 Art, Architecture, and Design........................................................................................ 67 Comic Art and Animation.............................................................................................. 73 Literature...................................................................................................................... 78 Music........................................................................................................................... 89 Classic Entertainment................................................................................................ 123 Sports........................................................................................................................ 148 Conditions of Sale..................................................................................................... 153

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As the war comes to an end, Washington, still wary of the British, heeds concerns of the construction of a magazine at West Point 1. George Washington. Important wardated LS, signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 7.25 x 11.5, Newburgh, New York, August 6, 1782. Letter to Major Villefranche concerning plans for the French officer to construct a powder magazine at West Point.

In full, “I was informed by the Genl. Paterson, that the place assigned by Majr. Genl. Knox & others for erecting the Magazine, was in your opinion very unfit for the purpose; if this is the case, I wish you to point out some other place on West Point, and give your reasons in writing, as soon as possible, why you prefer it to the place first mentioned.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and light toning from prior display.

A fine content war-dated letter written in the closing days of the Revolutionary War with peace negotiations ongoing in Paris. Despite the relative calm, the British still controlled New York City, and Washington remained wary of their intentions and desired to reinforce this important stronghold on the Hudson River. To accomplish this he turned to Jean Louis Ambroise de Genton, Chevalier de Villefranche, a French soldier and engineer who had joined the Continental Army in 1776.

During the war, he rose to major in the Corps of Engineers. He also was familiar with the post’s defenses having worked on them in the past. After preparing a full report on the repairs needed for West Point, Washington ordered the project to go forward on April 18, 1782, with Villefranche in charge.

On July 4, 1782, the Board of War ordered that West Point become an official repository for gunpowder and authorized the construction of a magazine. Washington, in consultation with Henry Knox, selected a location and began construction. Villefranche’s case for why the location should have been moved is unrecorded in Washington’s papers, but his case must have been persuasive.

The site of the magazine was evidently moved to Constitution Island, which lay directly across the Hudson from West Point.

On August 12, construction began there on a magazine that would hold 1,000 barrels of powder. Washington was impressed enough with Villefranche to recommend his promotion to Congress in 1783, and in May 1783, he was made a lieutenant colonel. Starting Bid $2500

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2. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Partly-printed vellum DS,

signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 10 x 15, no date.

Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued so that a vessel may “pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize, without any hindrance, seizure or molestation.” Signed at the conclusion by President Jefferson and countersigned by Secretary of State Madison. In good condition, with heavy overall soiling, a missing seal, areas of vellum loss, and both signatures (as well as the handwritten portions of the body of the document) extremely faint. Starting Bid $300

3. James Madison. Partly-printed vellum DS as president,

one page, 13.25 x 8.75, December 29, 1813. President Madison grants “William McFarland of Ross County, Ohio…the North west quarter of section Twenty Two of township Ten in Range Twenty One, Worthington’s Survey of the lands directed to be sold at Chillicothe by the act of Congress, entitled ‘An act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States in the Territory north west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river.’” Signed at the conclusion by President Madison, and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Edward Tiffin. Lower left corner bears the original General Land Office seal. In fine condition, with loss to the upper right corner tip. Starting Bid $200

Ordering provisions to be sent to New Orleans via steamboat

4. Zachary Taylor. Boldly penned ALS signed “Z. Taylor,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, July 13, 1828. Letter to Captain J. C. Culbertson in St. Louis, written while commanding Fort Snelling in the Michigan Territory. In part: “The company dept. having a large supply of provisions on hand at this place & being instructed by the head of this dept. to dispose of any part of it at fixed prices I have, in consequence of failing to get from Cincinnati where I had ordered it to be purchased for the use of my plantation, taken from him Twenty bls of pork, which I must trouble you to ship…by the first steam boat destined for N. Orleans. We have nothing new at this place, everything is going on pretty well & I hope will continue to do so.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7. Millard Fillmore. Signed

5. John Tyler. Ink signature, “Sherwood

Forest, March 21, 1853, Very Respectfully and Truly Yrs, John Tyler,” on a light blue 4.75 x 3.25 sheet. In very good to fine condition, with a missing upper right corner tip, and staining from old mounting residue on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

book: The Library of American Biography

by Jared Sparks, Second Series, Vol. XIV, containing a biography of explorer and fur trader John Ledyard. Later printing.

Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1864.

Hardcover bound in brown cloth with gilt spine titling, 5 x 7.25, 419 pages. Signed on a free end page, “Millard Fillmore, Jan’y 26, 1867,” and on the title page, “Millard Fillmore, Jan’y 26, 1867.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with clean splitting to spine cloth along the front joint (which could be repaired), wear at spine ends, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller. Starting Bid $200

President Fillmore respectfully closes the government: “The tolling bells announce the death of the Hon. Henry Clay” 6. Millard Fillmore. LS as president, one page, 7.75

x 10, June 29, 1852. Letter to Secretary of the Interior Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart, in full: “The tolling bells announce the death of the Hon. Henry Clay. Though this event has been long anticipated, yet the painful bereavement could never be fully realized. I am sure all hearts are too sad at this moment to attend to business, and I therefore respectfully suggest that your department be closed for the remainder of the day.”

Affixed inside to the integral leaf are a black mourning crepe and silk memorial ribbon featuring two of Clay’s memorable quotes. In fine condition.

After decades of service to the nation, Henry Clay passed away from tuberculosis at 11:17 a.m. on June 29, 1852, just over an hour before this letter was written. His last major public act was an attempt to resolve the rising tensions between north and south in the Great Compromise of 1850, which President Fillmore supported. Respected as a distinguished American statesman, Clay became the first person to lie in state in the United States Capitol rotunda. Starting Bid $1000

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Pierce writes of the Fort Sumter supply crisis two weeks before its bombardment: “Even if there be no purpose to bring on civil war, will not halting, blundering, arrogant imbecility stumble on it?”

8. Franklin Pierce.

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.5, March 27, 1861. Letter to his former private White House secretary Sidney Webster, in full: “I received your letter of the 14th inst. some days since, and wrote to Mr. Merritt, our consul, particularly with reference to Mr. Neilson. Mr. M. is an intelligent kindhearted man—has seen a great deal of the world and is a thorough Gentleman.

I feel quite sure, that Mr. Neilson & his sick sister w’d receive every attention from him without any suggestion from me, but Mr. N. ought not to come to the States before the June steamer, and my letter may be useful. I’m tired of reading the contradictory newspaper accounts with regard to the purposes and policy of this administration. Pray can you tell me in what condition Dr. Fox or Mr. Lamon found the supplies in Ft. Sumpter [sic]? If there were two dozens of candles instead of one and four barrels of beef instead of two I do not think the fortress will be evacuated just at present. The question seems to turn solely upon supplies & upon the ability to hold the place. That is, if the thing is to be done at all, the Adm’n seems chiefly solicitous, that there shall be no doubt about the fact that it is done from the lowest possible motives. In this at least I think the public judgment is already prepared to give them the credit of success—on the other hand with how much breadth and sagacity the affairs of the new confederation have been and are apparently conducted—The Republican House and Republican Senate have seemed to me to be as weak and blind & destitute of any well defined purpose as the Republican Executive. That we of the North are to be humiliated in this unequal match of statesmanship, is to me clear enough. The folly of the new tariff considering the condition of the country & the circumstances of its enactment is amazing, but it does not stand alone, it is a part of the whole. Chas. Sumner Ch’r of the Committee on Foreign relations, Henry Wilson on that of war, etc. etc.—what can we reasonably expect. Even if there be no purpose to bring on civil war, will not halting, blundering, arrogant imbecility stumble on it? I hope not but under the guidance of present counsels, if the word in this connection be not a solecism, no man can tell what a week may bring forth. Fort Pickins [sic] as well as Ft. Sumpter must be evacuated—The idea of collecting revenue in the ports or harbors of the Gulf States must be distinctly abandoned or collision is unavoidable. Mrs. Pierce is pretty well for her and my health is perfectly restored. Give my love to Sarah and kindest regards to Gov. Fish and family—In this Mrs. P. would heartily unite if she were sitting by me—.”

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Lincoln approves an appointment requested by General McClellan

9. Abraham Lincoln. Exceedingly desirable and boldly penned Civil War-dated autograph endorsement as president, signed “A. Lincoln,” penned on the reverse of an LS addressed to President Abraham Lincoln by Major General George B. McClellan, signed “Geo. B. McClellan,” dated August 22, 1861. McClellan’s letter, in part: “I have the honor respectfully to request that, under the authority of the recent Act of Congress providing for additional Aids-de-camp, to a Major General commanding an army in the field, Richard B. Irwin of the District of Columbia may be appointed an Aid-de-camp to myself with the rank of captain.” Lincoln’s endorsement, in full: “Let the Appointment within requested be made. A. Lincoln. Aug. 23, 1861.”

Countersigned below by Secretary of War Simon Cameron. In very good to fine condition, with splitting to the folds and almost complete separation to the hinge. Starting Bid $1000

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Young lawyer Lincoln agrees to case-related costs in an Illinois courtroom 10. Abraham Lincoln. ADS, signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 7.5 x 5, September 17, 1838. Abraham Lincoln pens a handwritten legal document for the Sangamon Circuit Court of Springfield, Illinois. In full: “Jacob Baum & John G. Shelton trading and doing business under the name style and firm of Baum & Shelton vs Peter Van Bergen, Sangamon Circuit Court. I do hereby enter myself security for costs in this case, and acknowledge myself bound to pay or cause to be paid all costs which may occur in this action, either to the opposite party or to any of the officers of this court in pursuance of the laws of this state. Dated this 19th day of September A.D. 1838.” in very good to fine condition, with a professional repair to the separated central horizontal fold, and wrinkling to the upper right corner caused by an old tape repair to a tear.

Baum and Shelton were St. Louis merchants who retained the law firm run by fellow Kentuckians John Stuart and Abraham Lincoln and sued Peter Van Bergen for breach of contract. In 1834, Van Bergen had purchased clothing from the plaintiffs valued at $129.75. The parties apparently reached a settlement, in which Van Bergen agreed to pay $159 in damages.

Under the law of the jurisdiction, lawyers had to assert their own responsibility for any costs associated with pursuing legal action, and here Lincoln is stating that he would cover all costs associated with this case. Although legal documents in Lincoln’s hand were usually signed with the firm’s name—’Stuart & Lincoln’—the fact that the future president enters himself personally as “security for costs” led him to sign with his far more desirable personal signature, “A. Lincoln.” Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from University Archives. Starting Bid $1000

11. Abraham Lincoln.

Scarce 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by his Union commanders: David Farragut, William Tecumseh Sherman, George Henry Thomas, George Meade, Ulysses S. Grant, Joseph Hooker, Philip Sheridan, and Winfield Scott Hancock. Published by the Notman Photo Company of Boston, Massachusetts. Reverse of photo stamped in gold, “With Compliments of The Travelers, Life and Insurance Company, Of Hartford, Conn.” In fine condition, with some trivial wrinkling to the top of the image, some scuffing to the reverse, and an ink ownership stamp to the reverse. Starting Bid $200

12. Abraham Lincoln. Stunning off-white silk campaign ribbon from Lincoln’s successful 1860 run for the presidency, 2.5 x 7.25, featuring his famous ‘Cooper Union’ portrait by Mathew Brady and his facsimile signature, “A. Lincoln.” In very good to fine condition, with some light staining.

Arguably one of the most attractive and desirable of all Lincoln campaign mementos. Starting Bid $200

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Lincoln appoints the engineer who revolutionized the Union’s rail transport in 1862 13. Abraham Lincoln. Part-

ly-printed DS as president, one page, 13.25 x 17, July 30, 1862. President Lincoln appoints Herman Haupt as “Additional Aide-de-Camp with the rank of Colonel in the service of the United States.” Boldly signed at the conclusion in ink

by President Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of War Edward M. Stanton; also endorsed in the upper left by Adjutant General Lorenzo Thomas. The blue seal affixed to the upper left remains intact.

Handsomely matted to an overall size of 18.25 x 22. In fine condition.

Herman Haupt was a civil engineer and railroad executive who revolutionized the use of rail transportation by the military during the Civil War. At the time of this appointment, Major General Irvin McDowell was in command of the defenses of Washington, DC. Taking this position as his aide, Haupt repaired and fortified war-damaged railroad lines in the vicinity of Washington, armed and trained railroad staff, and improved telegraph communications along the railroad lines. He also oversaw the restoration of the Potomac Creek Bridge after its partial destruction by rebel forces. President Lincoln was impressed with Haupt’s work, observing: ‘That man Haupt has built a bridge four hundred feet long and one hundred feet high, across Potomac Creek, on which loaded trains are passing every hour, and upon my word, gentlemen, there is nothing in it but cornstalks and beanpoles.’ Historians today recognize the Union’s rail advantage as a driving force behind its victory in the Civil War. Provenance: Collection of James C. Seacrest, a noted collector and philanthropist from Nebraska. Starting Bid $1000

14. Abraham Lincoln. Very desirable vintage matte-finish 6.25 x 9 half-length

portrait of a beardless Abraham Lincoln printed by George B. Ayres from an original negative by Alexander Hesler. Reverse annotated in pencil, “From Hesler negative,

By Geo. B. Ayres, Phila,” with an affixed caption below: “Abraham Lincoln in 1860.

From an original photograph by Hessler, in Chicago, soon after his nomination, and now in the collection of Ervin Chapman, D. D., L. L. D.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and a crease to the lower right corner.

Springfield, Illinois photographer Alexander Hesler, or Hessler, took several photographs of Lincoln in June 1860. The photos were used in the campaign for president—with one of his portraits used extensively in the 1860 presidential campaign on medals and ribbons—but were in little demand once Lincoln was elected and grew a beard. The 16th president was said to have enjoyed his photo session with Hesler, noting of one image, ‘That looks better and expresses me better than any I have ever seen; if it pleases the people I am satisfied.’ Starting Bid $200

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15. Abraham Lincoln. Handsome display featuring an original invitation to

Lincoln’s 1865 inaugural ball, and the March 18, 1865 issue of Harper’s Weekly depicting him taking the oath of office. The handsome partly-printed invitation to the “National Inaugural Ball, March 4th, 1865” is inscribed to read, “The honor of Miss. M. J. Mason’s Company is requested.” Engraved by Dempsey & O’Toole, it measures 7.25 x 10, and features images of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, a Liberty cap, two American eagles atop columns, and a list of “managers.” The invitation is uncommonly complete with the bottom portion intact, and the recipient’s name is uncommonly clear. The near-complete issue of Harper’s Weekly measures 10 x 15, with the large front-page engraving captioned: “President Lincoln taking the oath at his second inauguration, March 4, 1865—Photographed

by Gardner, Washington.” Matted and framed together to an overall size of 24.25 x 21.25, with a window in the backing for viewing the back page of the Harper’s Weekly. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“He will steer the old Ship of State safely through the breakers of Secession and Disunion” 16. Abraham Lincoln. Very rare postally-used 1860 campaign cover, 5.5 x 3.25, featuring a beardless portrait of “Old Abe” printed in red, with text below that anticipates the Civil War: “He will steer the old Ship of State safely through the breakers of Secession and Disunion.” The left edge reads: “S. H. Zahm & Co., Publishers, Lancaster, Pa.” Postmarked at Washington, D. C., and addressed to Mr. William Tyson in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. In fine condition. This exceptional and exceedingly rare cover is illustrated in James M. Milgram’s definitive work, ‘Abraham Lincoln Illustrated Envelopes and Letter Paper, 1860–1865,’ (page 45), and is purported to be one of two reported examples. Starting Bid $200

17. Abraham Lincoln.

Black-bordered postally-used mourning cover honoring the late President Lincoln, 5.5 x 3, featuring a small oval portrait of him in the upper left corner, encircled by a period notation: “Assassinated at Ford’s Theatre, Washington, by J. Wilkes Booth.” Also annotated at the top, “Good Friday, April 14/15.” Postmarked at New York, May 1st, and addressed to Sophia Page in Ann Arbor, Michigan.”. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

18. Abraham Lincoln. Yellow postally-used mourning cover, 5.5 x 3, featuring a well-defined portrait of the late President Lincoln on the left side. Postmarked at Clinton, Massachusetts, on August 3, 1865. In fine condition. An unusual bright yellow cover with a striking Lincoln image. Starting Bid $200

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19. Abraham Lincoln. Original cir-

ca 1865 handmade mourning badge, 1.75 x 2, featuring an albumen Brady photograph of Abraham Lincoln at center (the same image later used on the fivedollar bill), applied to a white linen background with attached pleated black-and-white silk ribbons. In fine condition, with a small stain to the top. Starting Bid $200

20. Abraham Lincoln. Incredibly rare pale green silk

campaign ribbon from Lincoln’s successful 1860 run for the presidency, 6.75 x 2.25, featuring brown lettering: “1860, Abraham Lincoln.” In very good to fine condition, with some light staining and fraying at ends. Starting Bid $200

21. Abraham Lincoln. Uncommon origi-

nal 3.75 x 5.25 cabinet portrait of President Abraham Lincoln reproduced by Moses P. Rice from an original wet plate negative by Alexander Gardner, an acclaimed Civil War photographer and onetime protege of Mathew Brady. Taken by Gardner in mid-November 1864, the bust-length portrait depicts the sitting president in spectacular detail, with lower right corner bearing Rice’s 1891 copyright mark. The photo is affixed to a slightly larger cardstock mount. In fine condition. Moses P. Rice copyrighted the original Gardner negative of Lincoln, known as the ‘Gettysburg’ portrait, on October 29, 1891. Starting Bid $200

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22. Abraham Lincoln. Desirable

1861 postally-used patriotic mailing cover, 5.5 x 3, with a rare Magee imprint design depicting President Lincoln holding the Constitution as he speaks with Union Generals Scott (standing) and McClellan (on horseback), bearing the statement: “The Constitution and Government must be sustained.” Addressed to Catherine Myers in Jefferson County, New York.

In fine condition, with a few small stains. Starting Bid $200

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Abraham Lincoln. Superb 1862

postally-used mailing cover, 5.25 x 3, featuring a pair of American flags surmounted by a portrait of the beardless Lincoln, with the famous inscription: “The Union, it must and shall be preserved.” Postmarked at Walpole, February 2nd, and addressed to a Union soldier: “Francis A. Tisdale, Co. K., 44 Regt., Mass. V. M., (Col. Lee), Newbern, N.C.”. In very good condition, with creasing, light soiling, and staining. Starting Bid $200

24. Abraham Lincoln. Ap-

pealing collection of 11 carte-devisite portraits of President Abraham Lincoln, each approximately 2.5 x 4, with nine depicting Lincoln in dignified bustlength poses, one of Lincoln reading with his family, and another of Lincoln reading with his son Tad. The front and reverse of eight feature publishing marks or captions for the following studios: Charles Reutlinger of Paris; Jno. Holyland Metropolitan Gallery of Washington, D.C.; Rockwood of New York; Elias Dexter of New York; Salisbury, Bro. & Co. of Providence, Rhode Island; S. H. Colesworthy of Portland, Maine; and Fuller & Smith of Boston, Mass. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

28. U. S. Grant.

25. Abraham and Mary To d d L i n coln. Uncom-

mon pair of albumen portraits of President Abraham Lincoln and First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, both approximately 1.25 x 1.75, individually displayed in ornate period frames measuring 5.25 x 8.25. In overall very good to fine condition, with some light staining and soiling to the images. Starting Bid $200

26. Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.

Fantastic 1865 postally-used campaign cover, 5.25 x 3, featuring jugate portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson under the banner, “Union and Liberty,” with slogans printed on the right side: “The Union to be maintained at all hazards. Paramount authority of the Constitution and Laws. Suppression of the rebellion by force of arms. Unconditional surrender the only terms.” Postmarked in Minnesota and addressed to Mrs. Edward O. Dunning in New Haven, Connecticut. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

27. Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin. Extremely desirable ferrotype button from the 1860 presidential campaign, 1˝ in diameter, featuring a portrait of the beardless Abraham Lincoln on one side, with his vice presidential running mate Hannibal Hamlin on the other. Their portraits are encircled with raised text, “Abraham Lincoln, 1860” and “Hannibal Hamlin, 1860.” In fine condition, with Hamlin’s image blurry; Lincoln’s image is uncommonly sharp. Starting Bid $200

Bold ink signature, “U. S. Grant, General,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with old mounting remnants on the back. Starting Bid $200

29. U. S. Grant. Part-

ly-printed DS, one page, 17 x 14, January 26, 1875. President Grant appoints Joseph W. Ogilby as “Postmaster at Carlisle in the County of Cumberland, State of Pennsylvania.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Grant and countersigned by Postmaster General Marshall Jewell.

The green seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In very good to fine condition, with minor loss at fold intersections, splitting to the horizontal folds, and offsetting to the text and seal. Starting Bid $200

30. Rutherford B. Hayes. Booklet entitled

“Message to the Senate of the United States, transmitting a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, with accompanying documents, relative to the New York Custom-House, January 31, 1879,” 5.75 x 9, nine pages, signed on the front cover in purple ink, “With Compliments of R. B. Hayes.” The booklet outlines Hayes’s attempts to reform the customhouse appointment process, stripping away the traditional party-based ‘spoils system’ and implementing a merit-based scheme. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, partial splitting at spine, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the rear wrapper. Accompanied by a custom-made presentation folder with gilt spine titling. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 13

“I spoke twenty times during the last thirteen days of the Campaign” 31. James A. Garfield. LS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, October 12, 1878. Letter to J. R. Reed, in part: “I owe you an apology for not answering your letter of September 23, but I spoke twenty times during the last thirteen days of the Campaign and was totally unable to keep up with my correspondence. I should have been glad to visit Chester had it been in my power, but so much of my time was given to other parts of the country that I could not.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

32. Theodore Roosevelt. Signed book: Fear God and Take Your Own Part. Later printing. NY: George H. Doran Company, 1916. Hardcover bound in red cloth with gilt titling, 5.75 x 8, 414 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page to his secretary, “To John W. McGrath, who is responsible for much of this, from his friend Theodore Roosevelt, Feb. 9th 1916.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/ None, with rubbing and wear to spine. McGrath worked for Roosevelt for several years and died in 1924 at the age of 32. A significant association copy. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller. Starting Bid $200

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33. Theodore Roosevelt. Signed book: Stories of the Great

West. First edition. NY: The Century Co., 1909. Hardcover bound in red decorated cloth, 5.5 x 7.75, 254 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in bold ink, “Inscribed for Fred. H. Lewis, with all good wishes from Theodore Roosevelt, March 14th 1913.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with edgewear, light soiling to spine, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the final page.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller. Starting Bid $200

Preceding his ‘Bull Moose’ run: “I am not and shall not become a candidate” 34. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, The Outlook letterhead, December 15, 1911. Letter to G. B. Daniels of the Oakland Enquirer, marked “Private and Confidential.” In full: “Naturally I am very pleased with your letter, and with the editorials you so kindly sent me. Now, my dear fellow, I must ask you not to quote me in any way. I am not and shall not become a candidate. I very earnestly hope that the nomination will not come to me—and I mean every word I say. But if, not as a result of intrigue, but as a genuine popular movement, it should come—why! don’t you think I ought to be allowed to quote Abraham Lincoln’s statement that no one ought to ask any man to cross that bridge before he comes to it? I wish I could see you in person. I am sure you will understand that I do not like even to discuss the matter in a letter.” In fine condition, with a small stain under the signature, and pin holes to the upper left corner.

Accompanied by Daniels’s retained carbon copies of his letters preceding and responding to Roosevelt’s letter. Starting Bid $200

Roosevelt and the “condemnation of the Armenian massacres”

35. Theodore Roosevelt.

LS, one page, 4.5 x 3.5, Sagamore Hill letterhead, December 8, [1915]. Letter to S. B. Daniels of the Oakland Enquirer, in full: “Hearty thanks, and appreciation for your letter and enclosed clippings.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by Daniels’s retained carbon copy of his letter to Roosevelt of December 2nd, noting an “editorial page of the Enquirer in which we take up your expressions concerning the condemnation of the Armenian massacres.”

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

Starting Bid $200

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37. Ellen Wilson. Rare TLS

signed “Ellen A. Wilson,” one page, 4.75 x 6.5, Princeton, New Jersey letterhead, November 13, 1912. Letter to her friend, Mrs. Reid: in full: “Many thanks for you kind thought of us. It is hard to be forced for want of time to answer such a letter with a few hurried lines, but I am sure that you will understand the heavy pressure which we are all under just at present. In any case I could not easily tell you how much we are helped by such generous expressions of friendship and confidence in Mr. Wilson. When we return from our vacation we will be in Princeton until March and I look forward with the greatest pleasure to seeing you and Mr. Reid at Bella’s.” In fine condition. This letter was written a mere eight days before Woodrow Wilson was elected as the 28th president of the United States. Given her early death, Ellen Wilson remains among the rarest of all first ladies. Starting Bid $200

38. Woodrow Wilson. Signed book: The State: Elements of Historical and Practical Politics. Later printing. Boston: D. C. Heath, 1907. Hardcover bound in black cloth with gilt spine titling, 5.75 x 8.25, 656 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ink, “Woodrow Wilson.” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with somewhat irregular toning due to a bookplate on the facing pastedown. Book condition: VG/None, with a cracked front hinge, wear at spine ends, a “Newton Russell Cass” bookplate affixed to the front pastedown, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller. Starting Bid $200

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39. Woodrow Wilson. Booklet entitled “Address by Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, Delivered at the Dinner of the Democratic Club in Philadelphia, on Tuesday Night, February 21, 1911,” 5.25 x 7.75, 15 pages, nicely signed at the conclusion in ink, “Wodrow Wilson.” In fine condition, with a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the rear wrapper. Accompanied by a custom-made presentation folder with gilt spine titling. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller. Starting Bid $200

40. Calvin Coolidge. Official booklet entitled “Inaugural

Address of the President of the United States, March 4, 1925,” published by the Government Printing Office, 5.75 x 9, nine pages, neatly signed at the conclusion in fountain pen, “Calvin Coolidge.” In very good to fine condition, with a thin strip of toning to the cover, a central vertical fold, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. Accompanied by a custom-made presentation folder with gilt spine titling.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller. Starting Bid $200

41. Calvin Coolidge. Of-

ficial booklet entitled “Address of President Coolidge at the Commencement at George Washington University, Washington, D.C., February 22, 1929,” published by the Government Printing Office, 5.75 x 9, eight pages, signed at the conclusion in ink, “Calvin Coolidge.”

In fine condition, with a thin strip of toning to the cover and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the rear wrapper.

Accompanied by a custom-made presentation folder with gilt spine titling. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.

Starting Bid $200

43. Calvin Coolidge. Signed book: Mr. Coolidge’s Address

on Secondary Education. Privately printed, 1929. Hardcover, 5 x 8, 20 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen to the future governor of Massachusetts, “To Joseph B. Ely, With Best Wishes, Calvin Coolidge.” In fine condition. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.

Starting Bid $200

42. Calvin Coolidge. Signed book: The Mind of the

President. First edition. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page and Company, 1926. Hardcover bound in navy blue cloth with gilt lettering, 6 x 8.5, 357 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in crisp ink, “To J. Henry Roseback, With Regards, Calvin Coolidge.” Autographic condition: fine.

Book condition: VG/None, with rubbing and fading to lettering on spine, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.

Starting Bid $200

44. Franklin D. Roosevelt 1943 Christmas Gift.

Handsome desktop magnifying glass given to White House staff by President Roosevelt as a Christmas gift in 1943, featuring a mahogany-colored leatherette covering embossed in gold with a presentation inscription, “Christmas 1943, From F. D. R.” The glass base measures 3.75˝ x 3.75˝, and the device is 1.25? tall at the highest point of the magnification bubble. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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FDR’s presidential present for the first lady— an elegant Tiffany & Co. wristwatch 45. Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Gorgeous

ladies Tiffany & Co./ Movado wristwatch believed to have been given to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt by President Franklin D. Roosevelt for her 53rd birthday on October 11, 1937. The attractive watch has a 15-jewel mechanical movement with a 23 mm diameter off-white face, golden hour markers, blue hands, and a sub-second hand. Hand-engraved on the center of the caseback, “E.R. from F.D.R., Oct. 11, 1937,” with later engraving above and below, “C.R. from E.R., Christmas, 1950.” Based on the engraving, the watch was evidently gifted to Eleanor by her husband for her birthday in 1937; Eleanor subsequently gave it to their eldest grandson, Curtis Roosevelt, for Christmas in 1950. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Lavishly produced 1936 Democratic Book, owned by a WWII spy 46. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Signed book: The Democratic Book, 1936. Limited edition, numbered 1146 of an unspecified limitation. Gilt-stamped leatherbound hardcover, 11.5 x 14.5, 384 pages. Signed on the beautifully designed colophon in fountain pen by Roosevelt below a watercolor vignette of the White House. The original owner’s name, “H. W. Rohl,” is also stamped on the cover. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None, with minor edgewear to leather. Accompanied by a custom-made clamshell box.

A lavishly produced promotional ‘year book’ for the Democratic Party, this volume contains features on accomplishments by Democrats, images of FDR’s cabinet, and ads. The selling of advertising space—and the selling of the book itself to corporations, at $250 per copy—aroused much controversy at the time, and objections were raised that these de facto corporate contributions violated the Corrupt Practices Act which prohibited corporations from contributing to national campaigns. The owner of this example, Hans Wilhelm Rohl, was a German spy who collaborated with American officer Col. Theodore Wyman, Jr., to receive numerous contracts for US Army construction projects, including installations at Pearl Harbor. In 1944, a Congressional committee found that Rohl’s possibly deliberate ‘mismanagement’ had delayed the installation of an aircraft warning system that would have detected the approach of Japanese planes in the Pearl Harbor attack. An impressive and substantial book with a gorgeous signed page, and interesting association with World War II. Starting Bid $200

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“The original of this portrait of my dear mother is a possession which I shall always cherish” 47. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead,

February 7, 1942. Letter to painter Douglas Chandor, in full: “Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your thoughtful action in sending me a copy of the finished color plate reproduction of the splendid portrait which you painted of my mother in 1940. I am delighted to have it. May I also, at this time, assure you that the original of this portrait of my dear mother is a possession which I shall always cherish. It hangs in the Library at Hyde Park where it has been much admired for its artistic merit and as a faithful portrait depicting my mother in a characteristic mood so familiar to those who knew her best. I shall always be indebted to you for so priceless a treasure.” In fine condition, with light dampstaining to the right edge, just touching the last letter of the signature.

Chandor’s portraits of President Herbert Hoover, President Franklin Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill are among five of his paintings exhibited in the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. Starting Bid $200

48. Eleanor Roosevelt. Three TLSs from Eleanor Roosevelt, four total pages,

ranging in size from 6 x 8.25 to 8 x 10.5, with each containing subject matter relative to the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The first letter, addressed to Ernest A. Gross, the Legal Adviser of the Department of State, two pages, Val-Kill Cottages letterhead, dated December 22, 1947, in part: “I want to thank you for having Miss Marjorie Whiteman made available as my advisor during the second session of the Commission on Human Rights. As had been anticipated, a great deal of the Commission’s work was highly technical in nature and I should have been at a loss without the vast background and ability in the field of international law which Miss Whiteman (as you well know) possesses.

This was particularly valuable to me when we came to detailed discussion on the legally binding effect of the covenant. It was through Miss Whiteman’s careful planning that we secured the elimination of a highly undesirable clause stating that the covenant was an expression of international law. Miss Whiteman pointed out that the effects of this provision would presumably give non-signatory members the advantage of being able to invoke the provisions of the covenant without as a matter of practical fact being subject to the same extent as participating states, to the convention’s burdens. This point, disregarded by the British in the covenant carried the day in the full Commission.”

The second letter, addressed to Miss Whiteman, United States Mission to the United Nations letterhead, dated June 28, 1948, in full: “Thank you for the wise counsel you gave me during the session of the Human Right Commission and its Drafting Committee. The results obtained speak for themselves.” The third letter, also addressed to Whiteman, personal letterhead, dated June 16, 1952, in full: “I want to thank you very much for the very able and devoted service you rendered during the 1952 session of the Human Rights Commission. Your advice was of great value and as usual I enjoyed working with you.” Also included are two unsigned copies of letters from Roosevelt, addressed to Gross and to U.S. Solicitor General Philip Perlman, offering thanks to both for the assignment and help of Marjorie Whiteman. In overall fine condition, with some staple holes and rusty paperclip impressions.

Marjorie M. Whiteman (1898–1986) was an expert on international law and the author of a fifteen-volume Digest of International Law, known as the ‘Whiteman Digest.’ She served in the U.S. State Department for over 40 years and was inducted into the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame in 1979. From 1945 to 1951 she acted as an advisor to former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, then serving as the United States representative to the United Nations General Assembly, and assisted in drafting the charter of the United Nations in 1945 and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights three years later. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 19

49. Franklin D. Roosevelt Christmas Gift Desk Set.

Sought-after pewter desk set created at Val-Kill and given to White House staff by President Roosevelt as Christmas gifts, including: a letter holder with a small medallion portrait of FDR on the front, marked “Val-Kill” on the bottom; a notepad holder with the same medallion portrait of FDR at the top, marked “Val-Kill” on the back; a smaller envelope holder with a presidential seal medallion on the front, unmarked; and a letter opened with a presidential seal medallion at the top, unmarked. In very good to fine condition, with some of the metal panels bent.

Eleanor Roosevelt had co-founded Val-Kill Industries in 1927 with the goal of creating fine, heirloom quality items using traditional craft methods, including furniture, pewter, and homespun cloth, with the broader social goal of providing a supplemental income for local farming families. Their metalworking forge was not established until 1934, and the company as a whole dissolved in 1940. In the meantime, the Roosevelts commissioned Christmas gifts from the forge, including stationery holders, letter openers, paperweights, and keychains. Starting Bid $200

Colossal portrait of the president 50. Harry S. Truman. Huge vintage matte-finish 19.75 x

15.75 photo of President Truman seated at his desk, nicely signed in fountain pen “Kindest regards & best wishes from Harry S. Truman.” In fine condition, with rippling to the edges and a paperclip impression to the top edge. A classic pose of the president in an unusually large size. Starting Bid $200

51. Harry S. Truman Christmas Cards. Fantastic trio of three rare of-

ficial oversized Christmas cards from President Harry S. Truman, including: one from 1951, showing “Blair House—Temporary home of the President during the reconstruction of the White House, 1948–1951,” with gold presidential seal and Christmas greetings printed below, matted and framed to 17.5 x 15.75; a rare color card from 1952, showing the “White House—View from the East Garden,” with gold presidential seal and Christmas greetings printed below, matted and framed to 11.75 x 14.75; and a black-and-white card from 1952, showing the “White House—View from the East Garden,” with gold presidential seal and Christmas greetings printed below, matted and framed to 15.5 x 19. In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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53. Dwight D. Eisenhower. White House card

52. Harry S. Truman. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, August 29, 1945. Letter to Mrs. Earle Stewart, in full: “I certainly appreciated the French silk ties which I found on my desk yesterday afternoon. They really are lovely. I will think of you and Earle whenever I put one of them on.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

signed in bold fountain pen by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. In very good to fine condition, with light toning to the corner tips. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and by a letter of transmittal from White House Secretary Ann Whitman, dated September 25, 1956, in part: “The President asked me to thank you for your very thoughtful letter. Even though you aren’t yet old enough to vote, it is encouraging to both him and the Vice President to know that young Americans like yourself are taking such a keen interest in government affairs.” Starting Bid $200

54. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Three books signed on bookplates by Dwight D. Eisenhower: a first trade edition of The White House Years: Mandate for Change, hardcover with dust jacket, signed on a bookplate affixed to the half-title page in ink, “with best wishes, Dwight D. Eisenhower,” with a typed inscription above; a first trade edition of The White House Years: Waging Peace, hardcover with dust jacket, signed on a bookplate affixed to the half-title page in ink, “Harry N. Burgess, Best wishes from Dwight D. Eisenhower”; and an official printing of The Public Papers of Dwight D. Eisenhower, hardcover, signed and inscribed on a bookplate affixed to the front pastedown in ink, “For Mrs. Mary Singer, best wishes from Dwight D. Eisenhower.”

In overall very good condition, with adhesive residue surrounding the bookplate in Mandate for Change; some surface loss to the Waging Peace dust jacket; and, in the Public Papers book, obvious signs that the bookplate was relocated from the first free end page to the front pastedown. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller. Starting Bid $200

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56. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

55. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Signed book: At Ease: Stories

I Tell to Friends. First edition. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1967. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 400 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black felt tip, “For Mrs. Isabella Jones, with best wishes, Dwight D. Eisenhower.” In fine condition, with some dampstaining to the rear pastedown, and light sunning to the dust jacket spine. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller. Starting Bid $200

Signed book: Prayers offered by the Chaplain Rev. Bernard Braskamp, D. D., at the opening of the daily sessions of the House of Representatives of the United States during the Eighty-Third and EightyFourth Congresses, 1953–1956. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1956. Hardcover bound in brown cloth with gilt stamping, 6 x 9.25, 126 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “For John Castleman, from his friend, Dwight D. Eisenhower,” and “Best wishes for 1957, Bernard Braskamp.” In fine condition, with some rubbing to the front cover and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller. Starting Bid $200

Uninscribed copy of JFK’s Pulitzer Prize winner 57. John F. Kennedy. Signed book: Profiles in Courage. Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1956. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 266 pages. Signed neatly on the first free end page in crisp black ink, “John Kennedy.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with rubbing and staining to spine cloth and boards, ownership inscription to front pastedown, and a stain to textblock edge; the binding is tight and interior generally clean.

Kennedy underwent several life-threatening spinal operations in the 1950s. During his convalescence in 1954 and 1955, he wrote the book Profiles in Courage, which described eight instances in which US Senators risked their careers by standing up for their personal beliefs. It became a bestseller upon its release in 1956, and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 1957. Starting Bid $300

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Remarkable signed Air Force One preflight report with JFK bill signing pen

58. John F. Kennedy.

Remarkable pairing of Kennedy items from the estate of an Senator Eugene McCarthy’s secretary, including a signed Air Force One preflight report and a bill-signing pen: The “Preflight Report” for President Kennedy’s flight from Andrews Air Force Base to Stewart Air Force Base on September 24, 1963, filled out and signed

by Air Force One commander Col. James B. Swindal, one page, 5 x 8, signed in various inks by the president and members of his flight party: John F. Kennedy, Eugene McCarthy, Hubert H. Humphrey, Stewart Udall, Dave Powers, Ken O’Donnell, and Gaylord Nelson. A typed cover letter memo, dated September 27, 1963, is stapled to the upper left corner: “For: Gene McCarthy, From: Hubert Humphrey, Here is the Preflight Report signed by J.F.K.” The president’s party took off from Andrews at noon, arriving at Stewart at 12:39. From there, Kennedy traveled with several government officials and the painter Mary Pinchot Meyer—with whom he reportedly had a secret affair—to the Pinchot Institute in Milford, Pennsylvania, where he gave an address to dedicate the Institute of Conservation Studies. Meyer, whose husband was a CIA operative, was murdered under mysterious circumstances less than a year after the assassination of President Kennedy. Kennedy’s involvement with Mary Pinchot Meyer has been fuel for conspiracy-minded investigators amateur and otherwise ever since.

The classic ‘bill signer’ Esterbrook dipping pen was used by President Kennedy to sign a “Wild Life Conservation bill,” according to a contemporary laminated newspaper clipping [presumably the amendment to the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act to limit the drainage of wetlands, signed on October 2, 1962]. The pen measures 6.25˝ long and features a black plastic grip with a Lucite handle imprinted with “The President—The White House.” The included newspaper clipping, under the headline, “Local Woman Has Pen Used By President,” reads, in part: “The distinctive pen used by the President formed one stroke of the Chief Executive’s signature as he put into law the Wild Life Conservation bill on Oct. 2. Mrs. Stack’s daughter, Jean Stack is secretary to Senator Eugene J. McCarthy, sponsor of the bill. The ceremony was witnessed by the U. S. Senator who in turn presented the pen to his secretary. The bill is design[ed] to aid in the preservation of wildlife in the U.S. and its territories.” In overall fine condition. An outstanding pairing of items associated with President Kennedy’s progressive efforts in conservation, as well as the darker side of his legacy. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 23

59. John F. Kennedy Original press kit for President John F. Kennedy’s dedication of the

Pinchot Institute for Conservation Studies on September 24, 1963, 8.75 x 11.75, containing photographs of Gifford Pinchot, his personal library, and his office; a list of invitees to the dedication ceremony; a print outlining the major responsibilities of the USDA’s Forest Service; a booklet entitled “Highlights in the History of Forest Conservation”; an official program for President Kennedy’s dedication; and several related press releases, including one with the text of President Kennedy’s dedicatory remarks. In overall very good to fine condition.

After first meeting Kennedy while he was in high school at Choate, Mary Pinchot Meyer was reacquainted with him in 1954 when the Kennedys moved into a Georgetown home nearby. A socialite and painter, she became friends with Jackie; her husband was a CIA agent, which has piqued the interest of some conspiracy theorists. Once Kennedy was in office, Mary is said to have visited the White House frequently when Jackie was out of town. Nevertheless, they managed to keep the affair secret. On September 24th, President Kennedy traveled with Meyer to the chateau estate of her uncle, the great conservationist Gifford Pinchot, which had been donated by the Pinchot family to the Forest Service to serve as the home of a new center for education and studies in environmental and natural resource policy. President Kennedy would be killed two months later; Mary Pinchot Meyer, too, was murdered under mysterious circumstances in 1964, fueling the imaginations of investigators amateur and otherwise. An interesting piece of history from the Kennedy presidency. Starting Bid $200

60. Ronald Reagan. Page from an unknown wartime movie script, 8.5 x 11, signed in fountain pen by Warner Bros. contract players Ronald Reagan and James Cagney. The script page, identified as page No. 12, makes references to Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Guadalcanal, and contains a monologue by a character named “The Guy,” representing the economic plight of the average American “union man.” In very good to fine condition, with light toning, and a short split to the edge of one of the intersecting folds. Accompanied by a seven-page packet of Warner Bros. Pictures call sheets from 1942. Starting Bid $200

61. Four Presidents. Color semi-glossy 14 x 10.75 photo of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Jimmy Carter enjoying a lighthearted toast at the White House prior to departing for Anwar Sadat’s funeral in 1981, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “With best wishes from Richard Nixon, 2–28–86,” “With best regards, Ronald Reagan, 5/13/86,” “Warmest regards, Gerald R. Ford, 3/31/86,” and “Best wishes, Jimmy Carter, 4-86,” with all but Carter adding an inscription to “Bill Perkins.” Reverse bears “This Paper Manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. In very good condition, with a diagonal crease passing through Nixon’s head, more creasing to the borders, a tear to the right border, and adhesive residue to the back. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

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62. George Bush

63. George Bush

64. George Bush

65. George Bush

66. George Bush

67. George Bush

68. George W. Bush

69. George Bush, Barbara Bush, and Dan Quayle Starting Bid $200

70. Jimmy Carter

71. Jimmy Carter

72. Jimmy Carter Starting Bid $200

73. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter

76. Calvin Coolidge

77. Calvin Coolidge

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74. Grover Cleveland Starting Bid $200

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82. Dwight D. Eisenhower

79. Calvin Coolidge Starting Bid $200

80. Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower

81. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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83. Dwight D. Eisenhower

84. Dwight D. Eisenhower

85. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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86. Eisenhower Christmas Gift Prints

87. First Ladies

88. Gerald Ford

89. Gerald Ford

90. Gerald Ford

91. Gerald Ford

92. Gerald Ford

93. James A. Garfield

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94. U. S. Grant

95. Warren G. Harding

96. Warren G. Harding

97. Warren G. Harding

98. Benjamin Harrison

99. Benjamin Harrison

100. Herbert Hoover

101. Herbert Hoover

102. Herbert Hoover

103. Herbert Hoover

104. Herbert Hoover

105. Herbert Hoover

106. Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover

107. Herbert Hoover: John Foster Dulles

108. Inauguration Programs

109. Lyndon B. Johnson

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110. Lyndon B. Johnson Starting Bid $200

114. Lyndon B. Johnson

111. Lyndon B. Johnson Starting Bid $200

112. Lyndon B. Johnson Starting Bid $200

116. John F. Kennedy Inauguration Starting Bid $200

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113. Lyndon B. Johnson Starting Bid $200

117. John F. Kennedy: James Swindal Starting Bid $100

118. Abraham Lincoln: Vinnie Ream

119. William McKinley

120. William McKinley

121. William McKinley

122. William McKinley

123. William and Ida McKinley

124. William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt

125. Richard Nixon

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126. Richard Nixon

128. Richard and Pat Nixon

129. Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford

131. Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Watergate

132. Franklin Pierce

133. James K. Polk

134. Ronald Reagan

135. Ronald Reagan

136. Ronald Reagan

137. Ronald Reagan

138. Ronald Reagan

139. Reagan Administration

140. Ronald Reagan Marine One Candy Dish

141. Edith Roosevelt

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130. Nixon Presidential Seal Cigarettes Starting Bid $200

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127. Richard Nixon Starting Bid $200

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142. Eleanor Roosevelt Starting Bid $200

143. Franklin D. Roosevelt

144. Franklin D. Roosevelt

146. Franklin D. Roosevelt

147. Theodore Roosevelt

148. Theodore Roosevelt

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145. Franklin D. Roosevelt Starting Bid $200

149. Theodore Roosevelt

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150. Theodore Roosevelt

151. Theodore Roosevelt

152. Theodore Roosevelt

153. Roosevelt 1940 Christmas Gift

157. William H. Taft

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154. Seven Presidents

155. William H. Taft

156. William H. Taft

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160. Harry and Bess Truman

161. Harry and Bess Truman

162. Harry S. Truman

163. Harry S. Truman

164. Harry S. Truman

165. Harry S. Truman

166. Harry S. Truman

167. Harry S. Truman

168. Harry S. Truman 1947 Christmas Gift

169. Harry S. Truman 1949 Christmas Gift

172. Woodrow Wilson

173. Woodrow Wilson

158. William H. Taft Starting Bid $200

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159. William H. Taft

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171. White House Easter Posters Starting Bid $200

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Declaration of Independence

Hancock and Adams commission a Massachusetts justice of the peace

174. John Hancock and Samuel Adams. Partly-printed DS, signed “John Hancock” as governor and “S. Adams” as lieu-

tenant governor, one page both sides, 11 x 16.75, March 17, 1788. As governor of Massachusetts, Hancock appoints “Eleazer Brooks of Lincoln Esq’r to be one of the Justices to keep the Peace in our County of Middlesex, for the term of Seven years.”

Prominently signed in the upper left by Governor Hancock below the commonwealth’s large paper seal, and countersigned at the conclusion by John Avery as secretary. A manuscript statement on the reverse affirming Brooks’s oath of office is boldly endorsed by Lieutenant Governor Adams. Framed and in very good condition, with small areas of paper loss along intersecting folds, and old tape repairs affecting appearance but not the signatures.

Eleazer Brooks distinguished himself as an officer in one of Lincoln’s militia regiments during the Revolutionary War, rising to the rank of brigadier general in 1778. As a politician, he served as a member of the Committee of Correspondence, a member of the Provincial Congress, a member of the General Court, and a member of the state’s Committee on Secrecy, in addition to his role as justice of the peace. As an appointment for a noteworthy figure of the Revolution, signed by two of the nation’s esteemed ‘founding fathers,’ this is an outstanding piece of early American history. Starting Bid $500

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American Politicians and Leaders 175. Confederate Leaders. Substantial

collection of more than 60 items signed by figures associated with the Confederate States of America, including members of the Confederate States government, the Confederate States Congress, state governments, and signers of secession ordinances.

Highlights include: James Patton Anderson (signature), Thomas S. Bocock (signature), William Waters Boyce (ALS), John C. Breckinridge (signature), Walker Brooke (signature), Martin Jenkins Crawford (ALS), George Davis (ALS), W. P. Harris (signature), John Hemphill (signature), Robert M. T. Hunter (ALS), Robert M. T. Hunter (free frank), Laurence M. Keitt (signature), Stephen R. Mallory (DS), John L. Manning (ADS), Christopher Memminger (DS and LS), John Henninger Reagan (SP), James A. Seddon (ANS), John Gill Shorter (DS), Alexander H. Stephens (two ADSs, ANS, and check), Robert Toombs (ALS, free frank, and signed CDV), George Trenholm (ADS), LeRoy Pope Walker (ALS), and Thomas H. Watts (AES).

Other items include a variety of formats—documents, letters, and signatures—of members of the various states’ secession conventions, many of them quite obscure. These names include: South Carolina: Samuel Atkinson, Lewis Malone Ayer, James Parson Carroll, W. Vernnean Finley, Thomas Worth Glover, Robert N. Gourdin, W. W. Harllee, W. F. Hutson, John A. Inglis, Joseph B. Kershaw, Andrew Gordon Magrath, Edward McCrady, Henry McIver, James L. Orr, Joseph Daniel Pope, Francis J. Porcher, B. H. Rutledge, E. M. Seabrook, William Pinkney Shingler, Richard F. Simpson, Thomas Y. Simons, C. P. Sullivan, Theodore D. Wagner, and W. D. Watts. Virginia: Muscoe Russell Hunter Garnett. Alabama: Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry, John Tyler Morgan, and Edmund W. Pettus.North Carolina: Kemp P. Battle, M. P. Gentry, John Adams Gilmer, Richard C. Puryear, Alfred Moore Scales, and Walter Steele Mississippi: James L. Alcorn, James Ronald Chalmers, and James Z. George. Georgia: Benjamin H. Hill and Alfred Iverson. Other ephemera includes: three carte-de-visites of cartoons about Jefferson Davis; a five-dollar Confederate banknote; and an 1861 Confederate election ticket for Davis and Stephens. In overall very good to fine condition. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller. Starting Bid $500

176. Francis Scott Key. Baltimore lawyer (1779–1843)

who was inspired to write the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British in 1814. Bank of Columbia check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed by Key, “F. S. Key,” payable to Mrs. Peggy McLaughlin for $42.50, May 14, 1806. In very good condition, with mounting remnants to reverse. Starting Bid $200

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177. Presidential Candidates. Large col-

lection of over 175 autographs associated with unsuccessful presidential and vice presidential candidates from the 1800s to today, including signed letters, photographs, documents, clipped signatures, magazine covers, and a variety of other formats. Among the highlights are Winfield Scott, Horace Greeley, James G. Blaine, William Jennings Bryan, Lewis Cass, DeWitt Clinton, Sinfield Scott Hancock, Eugene V. Debs, Robert M. La Follette, Jr., Belva Lockwood, Victoria Woodhull, and Gerald Ford.

Signers include: John Anderson, Howard Baker (2), Joel Barker, John Bell, Lloyd Bentsen, James G. Blaine, Roger Branigin, John W. Bricker (2), J. Quinn Brisben, Jacob Broom, Benjamin Gratz Brown, Blanche Bruce, Charles W. Bryan, William Jennings Bryan (2), Benjamin F. Butler (3), Nicholas Murray Butler (2), Lewis Cass (2), Frank Church, Wes Clark, DeWitt Clinton, John Cochrane, Peter Cooper, Jacob Coxey (3), Angela Davis, Garrett Davis, John W. Davis, William L. Dayton, Howard Dean (2), Eugene V. Debs, Daniel S. Dickinson, Chris Dodd, Bob Dole (2), Stephen A. Douglas, Neal Dow (2), Kitty Dukakis, Michael Dukakis, Tom Eagleton (2), Elizabeth Edwards, William Hayden English, Edward Everett, Geraldine Ferraro, Clifton Fisk, Clinton Fisk, John Floyd, Hiram Fong, Steve Forbes, Gerald Ford and Bob Dole, John C. Fremont, Barry Goldwater (3), Mike Gravel, Horace Greeley, William S. Groesbeck, John P. Hale, Gus Hall, Winfield Scott Hancock, Judson Harmon, Robert Goodloe Harper, W. Averell Harriman, Gart Hart (2), Mark Hatfield, David B. Hill, Charles Evans Hughes, Hubert H. Humphrey, Jared Ingersoll, Henry M. Jackson, Herschel V. Johnson, Hiram Johnson (3), John A. Johnson, George W. Jones, George W. Julian, Estes Kefauver (2), Jack Kemp, John W. Kern, John Kerry, Teresa Kerry, Rufus King (2), Frank Knox, Robert M. La Follette, Jr., Alf Landon (2), Joseph Lane (2), Curtis LeMay, Joe Lieberman, Belva Lockwood, Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., John A. Logan, Trent Lott, John McCain, Eugene McCarthy (2), George McGovern (2), Charles McNary (2), William E. Miller (2), Walter Mondale, Edmund Muskie (2), Charles O’Conor, John M. Palmer, Alton B. Parker (2), Ron Paul, George H. Pendleton, Ross Perot, Dan Quayle, Albert Ritchie, Joseph Taylor Robinson, Nelson A. Rockefeller, George Romney (2), Winfield Scott (3), John Sergeant (2), Horatio Seymour, Sargent Shriver, Al Smith (2), John Sparkman (3), William Cameron Sproul, John St. John (2), Adlai Stevenson (2), James Stockdale, Stuart Symington (2), Robert A. Taft, Glen Taylor (2), Fred Thompson, Allen G. Thurman (2), Strom Thurmond (2), Samuel J. Tilden, George Francis Train, Paul Tsongas, Mo Udall, Arthur Vandenberg, George C. Wallace (3), Henry A. Wallace, A. M. West, Burton K. Wheeler, P. D. Wigginton, Wendell Willkie, Victoria Woodhull, and Silas Wright (2). In overall very good to fine condition. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller. Starting Bid $500

Activists and Social Leaders 178. Clara Barton. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, March 7, 1905. Letter to Mrs. Hunt, reporting on the condition of a patient. In part: “We found him sitting out on the verandah, closely wrapped in blankets—and had walked across the floor that day, for the first time—he looks even better in the face than when you left here, he is of course lighter, but looks cheerful & of good complexion. I saw Dr. Young, who is a fine man, he speaks most hopefully of Sam, and likes him very much. Says he is one of the finest patients he ever [had], and I think considers him the most dangerous that he was able to save…it is a ‘test case,’ and goes on record as a test operation—his recovery is far more slow than ordinary cases of the same disease—for the other complications were so serious, and the operation so long and hard. But it looks now as if he might leave the hospital in three or four weeks—and the Dr. thinks will be a well man and can go on with life.” In fine condition, with some blotting and smudging to the text. Starting Bid $200

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A letter of hope from President Mandela to fellow Nobel laureate, Nadine Gordimer 179. Nelson Mandela. Highly desirable TLS as president signed “N. Mandela,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, Office of the President letterhead, November 29, 1997. Letter to South African writer Nadine Gordimer, in full: “My book Madiba The Rainbow Man is the story of all brave South Africans and our struggle for freedom, and how the oppressed races united during our darkest days. The author, Mr. Lionel Maxim, and his family were a part of the group areas removals during Apartheid. Like Lionel, many young people had sacrificed their youth, their studies and life with their families all for the sake of freedom, many young people went to prison and served long sentences, some left to join the liberation struggle in exile, often at a very young age. Many were unable to complete their schooling. Now that we have won the freedom they helped us win, we are duty bound to ensure that these same young men and women have the opportunity to study and to obtain the skills our country sorely needs, and to receive the support that enables them to rebuild their lives.

The opportunities we provide must be of a kind that builds self-reliance and rewards hard work, anything that encourages a culture of entitlement would undermine our hard won freedoms. We shall never forget the sacrifice made by the youth in our communities, many of whom lost their lives, young people are our most precious treasure as we build a South Africa that will provide for all our people.

All South African children have the right to proper and equal education. Our greatest challenge is to create the opportunities that build this spirit and let it flourish. We must create a safe environment for learning and teaching, without any fear of criminal activity looming around children. The children of today will be the leaders of tomorrow, a well educated youth will enable them to successfully lead us forward.

Some of the proceeds of the book will be used by our Children’s Fund to help many children across our land; children who have been deprived of love or education or who have special needs.” In fine condition, with three horizontal folds.

The recipient of the 1991 Nobel Prize in Literature, Gordimer (1923–2014) was a political activist whose writing focused on moral and racial issues, particularly apartheid in South Africa. She was close friends with Bram Fischer and George Bizos, Mandela’s defence attorneys during his 1962 trial, and it was Gordimer who helped Mandela edit his famous speech ‘I Am Prepared to Die.’ When Mandela was released from prison in 1990, Gordimer was one of the first people he requested to see.

Starting Bid $200

180. Nelson Mandela. Signed book: Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela. First edition. South Africa: MacDonald Purnell, 1994. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 630 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black felt tip, “N. Mandela, 15.7.96.” In fine condition, with light wear and scuffing to the dust jacket. A desirable uninscribed first edition. Starting Bid $200

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181. Florence Nightingale. Civ-

il War-dated ALS signed “F. Nightingale,” one blackbordered page, both sides, 4.5 x 7, 4 Cleveland Row letterhead, July 14, 1863. Letter to Mr. Chadwick, in full: “If (or when) you have received officially your copy of the I. A. Sanitary Report, will you give me back the one I sent you, unless you can place it better than I, among people who will publicize it. But a limited number of the two folio Vols. copies are printed, & none of these issued to the Lords & Commons (a great pity, I think), and I place these copies as carefully as I can, to get as much out of the public with them as I can.” In fine condition. The recipient of the letter is presumably Edwin Chadwick, an English social reformer noted for his leadership in reforming the Poor Laws in England and instituting major reforms in urban sanitation and public health. Starting Bid $200

182. A. Philip Randolph. Leader

in the Civil Rights Movement, the American labor movement, and socialist political parties (1889–1979).

Booklet entitled “A. Philip Randolph at 80: Tributes and Recollections,” containing excerpts from speeches made at his birthday dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on May 6, 1969, 32 pages, 9 x 6, signed on the front cover in black ink. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a typed letter bearing a secretarial signature. Starting Bid $200

183. Raoul Wallenberg. Rare DS in German and Hungarian, neatly signed by Raoul Wallenberg in the lower right, one page, 8 x 11.75, November 4, 1944. A two-language “legitimation” document certifying George Vertes as a member of the Swedish Red Cross under the protection of the Royal Swedish Embassy. The right side features an affixed portrait of Vertes as well as the signature of a delegate. Signed in the lower right corner in fountain pen by Wallenberg, with both the “R” and the “W” legible. In very good to fine condition, with some creasing, and several stains, heaviest at the top.

Wallenberg arrived in Hungary in July 1944 as the country’s Jewish population was under siege. Nearly every other major Jewish community in Europe had already been decimated, and the Nazis were dispatching more than 10,000 Hungarian Jews to the gas chambers daily. With time of the essence, he devised and distributed thousands of ‘Schutz-Passes’— official-looking, but essentially invalid, Swedish passports granting the Hungarian bearer immunity from deportation.

Nazi officials readily accepted the paperwork, leading to the escape from certain death for thousands of Hungarian Jews.

Starting Bid $500

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Scientists and Inventors Ampere sends observations on “a new planet” 184. Andre-Marie Ampere. Influential French physicist (1775–1836) who pioneered the discovery and understanding of electromagnetism; a unit of electric current was named in his honor. ALS in French, signed “A. Ampere,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.5 x 8.25, no date but circa 1802.

Letter to Mr. Couppier de Viry in Lyon, containing the calculations and observations he has to identify the position of the new planet, for example: “dist. mean: 2, 7677, eccentricity: 0, 0791, inclination: 10°, 37’, 4’’.” He notes (translated): “Here is my dear friend all I know about this new planet, which does not seem to me harder than Herschell to find in the sky.” Ampere probably refers to the planet Uranus discovered in 1781 by William Herschel. He then recounts his astronomy class and his research in botany before talking about his wife, Julie Carron, whom he married in 1799: “I hope that the absence does not prevent you from thinking sometimes about who will be always your best friend, and who wishes you all the happiness possible and the time to write to him, because nothing can make him more pleasure after the letters of Julie.” In very good condition, with staining, some edge tears, and an area of paper loss affecting several lines of text; the bold signature is clean and completely unaffected by any flaws. In 1802, Ampere left Lyon where he taught mathematics, to become a professor of physics and chemistry at the Ecole Centrale de Bourg-en-Bresse. Starting Bid $300

“I propose to read a paper on ‘Lip Reading, and the Education of Semi-mutes’” 185. Alexander Graham Bell. ALS signed “A. Graham Bell,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, January 16, 1874. Letter to Professor Abel S. Clarke at the American Asylum for Deaf Mutes in Hartford, Connecticut. In part: “Miss Rogers has been making arrangements with the authorities of the Boston & Albany, & the Connecticut Riv. Railroads for tickets at reduced rates. If you can let her know how many will attend from Hartford—she could get tickets for you...I know of ten who are going from Boston alone. Probably a similar number from Northampton. Probably Miss Jones will prepare a paper on new developments in teaching articulation by V.S. I propose to read a paper on ‘Lip Reading, and the Education of Semi-mutes.’ I shall also propose the establishment of a visible speech periodical, to be printed by means of the types at present at our disposal—if a sufficient number of copies will be taken up by the institutions.” In fine condition, with the original mailing envelope (accomplished in Bell’s own hand) lightly affixed to the back of the second page. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 37

188. Albert Einstein.

186. Niels Bohr. Vintage matte-finish 3 x 4.75 portrait of Bohr, signed in Danish in fountain pen (translated), “Niels Bohr, Copenhagen, March 1959.” In fine condition, with mounting remnants to reverse.

Starting Bid $200

Signed book: Out of My Later Years. First e d i t i o n . N Y: Philosophical Library, 1950.

H a r d c o v e r, 5.75 x 8.75, 282 pages. Neatly signed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “A. Einstein, 1951.”

Autographic condition: fine.

Book condition: VG+/None, with rubbing to spine and an owner’s address label affixed to front pastedown. A highly desirable collection of Einstein’s musings on the subjects that fascinated him throughout his life, including science, religion, politics, and morality. Starting Bid $300

Directions to Darwin’s Down House 187. Charles Darwin. LS signed “Ch. Darwin,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 7, Down letterhead, August 29, 1871. In part: “The most convenient time for your clerk to come here tomorrow (Wednesday) will be by the train which leaves Charing Cross at 5.5 or Cannon St 5.15 arriving at Orpington at 5.47, where I hope he will take a fly for the four mile drive. A suitable train to return will be the 8.20 from Orpington. I hope these hours will not be inconvenient.” In very good to fine condition, with light toning, and the signature, evidently once removed, held in place with small pieces of old tape. Starting Bid $300

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Intellectuals Freud plunges into historical research for “a study on the great figure Moses” 189. Sigmund Freud. ALS in German, signed “Freud,” one page, 9 x 11.25, personal letterhead, June 22, 1938. Letter referencing his important 1939 book Moses and Monotheism, in full (translated): “Your intention of admitting me to honorary membership in your society has pleased me extremely. I will always feel I belong among you, even if I cannot attend your conferences as a result of my bodily ailments. As it so happens, I have just made an attempt to push my way into historical research with my latest work, a study on the great figure Moses. Of course, I am not sure that the content of this essay will meet your approval.” In fine condition.

Freud’s last major work prior to his death, Moses and Monotheism, was published in 1939. In it, Freud hypothesized that Moses was not Hebrew but rather had been born into Ancient Egyptian nobility. Starting Bid $500

190. David Hume. Tremendously influential philosopher (1711–1776) considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy. Exceedingly rare ALS, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, February 13, 1769. Letter to a London bookseller by the name of “Beckett,” in full: “This will be delivered to you by Mon’r Prault, one of the most celebrated Booksellers of Paris, both for the Largeness of his Dealings, and the Probity and Integrity of his Conduct. I thought it might be useful to both of you to be acquainted with each other, and I therefore recommend him to you: And I doubt not, but in every thing, which you can do to serve and oblige him he will find you very ready & willing. In doing so, you will also confer a Favour on Sir.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, a few tiny holes, and a repaired tear to the right edge. Starting Bid $500

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191. Peter Kropotkin. Russian geographer, zoologist, and political theorist (1842–1921) best known for his advocacy of anarchist communism. AQS in fountain pen on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 card, signed at the conclusion, “P. Kropotkin, 1905.” The quote, in full: “The foundation of all Ethics is an idea of Justice. But Justice is Equality.” In very fine condition, with old mounting remnants on the back. Starting Bid $200

“Exiles, especially those of my sort, have few friends, and yet I am the enemy of no one”

192. John Law. Scottish economist (1671–1729) known as a monetary reformer and as the originator of the ‘Mississippi scheme’ for the development of French territories in America. Rare ALS in French, signed “Law,” one page both sides, 8 x 1.5, January 24, 1721. Partly translated letter to an unidentified recipient, ostensibly Louis Henri, Duc de Bourbon, which finds Law expressing deep gratitude for a letter written by the Duke to M. de Chavigny, with whom Law has seen and recently spoken with. Theodore Chavigny (1687-1771), chevalier de Chavigny, was a French diplomat and friend of Law, but also an ally of his powerful opponent Cardinal Dubois. Law continues in the letter: “Exiles, especially those of my sort, have few friends, and yet I am the enemy of no one. I wish success in their ministry to all those who serve the regent.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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Religious Figures 193. Pope Leo XIII. Sought-after personal check belonging to F. Montague Handley, 6.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and made payable to “His Holiness Leo XIII” for Fr. 8310, dated November 15, 1888. Endorsed on the reverse in black ink by the pope, “Leo P. P. XIII.” In fine condition, with multiple vertical folds. Checks signed by a sitting pope are exceedingly rare. Starting Bid $200

194. Pope Pius XI. Pope, born Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti (1857–1939), who reigned from 1922 until his death and issued encyclicals condemning communism, fascism, and racism. Manuscript vellum DS in Latin, signed “Pius PP XI,” one page, 26.5 x 17.5, October 18, 1926. Pope Pius XI announces to the president and people of Costa Rica that Joseph Fietta, Archbishop of Serdica, has received his Episcopal consecration and that he extends his blessings and good wishes to Costa Rica. Signed prominently at the conclusion by Pope Pius XI. In fine condition, with intersecting folds as issued. Fietta (1883–1960), who had been serving as Apostolic Internuncio to Central America since July 1926, received his Episcopal consecration eight days earlier on October 10, 1926. He later served as Apostolic Nuncio to Haiti and Santa Domingo, Argentina, and Italy, and was eventually made Cardinal in 1958.

Pius XI served as Pope from 1922-39, and he was the first sovereign of Vatican City after it became an independent state in 1929. During his tenure he canonized 34 Saints, including St. Thomas More, Bernadette of Lourdes, St. Therese of Lisieux (the Little Flower), and Don Bosco. He also signed a concordat with Nazi Germany, but four years later condemned the German government after they betrayed the terms. Afterwards, he continually spoke out against Hitler and Mussolini and the evils of Communism and Socialism. Starting Bid $200

World Leaders and Politicians 195. Akihito and Michiko. Japanese stamp block commemorating the hundred years between 1860 and 1960, 4.75 x 3, neatly signed by the Japanese emperor and empress in ink, “Akihito” and “Michiko.” In very good to fine condition, with a diagonal crease to the center. A rare signature combination, especially in English.

Starting Bid $200

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“He fought for the freedom of the Chinese people” 196. Madame Chiang Kai-shek. TLS signed “Mayling Soong Chiang,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, July 4, 1975. Written from Taipei, a letter to Edward Calral, in full: “Thank you very, very much for writing me and asking the Marianist Priests and Brothers to remember the President in prayer. The President believed in Jesus and obeyed God’s commandants in his life. He fought for the freedom of the Chinese people; the fight is carried on by all of us here against the Communists.

I knew New Bedford area when I was a student in Massachusetts where I still have many friends. May God bless you always.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

A present from the Prime Minister 197. Winston Churchill. End portion of a cigar, measuring 2.25˝ in length, presented to Sir George Elliston by Prime Minister Winston Churchill during a meeting at 10 Downing Street in early January 1954. Included with the cigar is a TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Prime Minister letterhead, January 8, 1954. The letter, which makes reference to the very meeting that Churchill would present to Elliston the offered cigar, reads in full: “I should be greatly honoured by the suggested memorial in the Guildhall and it would give me great pleasure to receive Mr. Walker and yourself at Downing Street next week. I expect to be there on Tuesday and will, if I may, suggest a time to you a little later.” Churchill adds the salutation in his own hand, “Dear Sir George.” In overall fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing letter, a transcribed copy of the original letter sent from Elliston, and a provenance letter, which reads: “This is the end of a cigar presented to George Sampson Elliston at 10 Downing Street by Sir Winston Churchill and smoked during an interview between the two to decide upon the sculptor for the statue of Sir Winston in Guildhall which was originally conceived and proposed by Sir George Elliston. This interview was the last official business undertaken by Sir George before his death.”

On June 21, 1955, the Lord Mayor of London unveiled Oscar Nemon’s brilliant statue of Sir Winston Churchill in London’s stunning Guildhall, which contains but only a handful of memorials to significant British figures; in addition to Churchill, the building holds statues honoring Pitt the Elder, Pitt the Younger, Admiral Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington, and William Beckford. A selection of Churchill’s speech at the event: ‘I regard it as a very high honour that the City of London should decide to set up a statue of me in this famous Guildhall, which I have so often visited and spoken in during the last half century. I must admit that I think that the House of Commons has made a good rule in not erecting monuments to people in their lifetime. But I entirely agree that every rule should have an exception. The fact that you have done so in my case will both prove the rule, and emphasize the compliment. I greatly admire the art of Mr. Oscar Nemon whose prowess in the ancient realm of sculpture has won such remarkable modern appreciation. I also admire this particular example, which you, my Lord Mayor, have just unveiled, because it seems to be such a very good likeness.’ Starting Bid $500

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Royalty Diana sends tickets for Falstaff at Covent Garden

198. Elizabeth, Queen Mother. Splendid oversized

matte-finish 14 x 18 photo of the Queen Mother in her crown jewels, affixed to its original 15.5 x 20 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R, 1957.” In very good condition, with creasing across the center, a crease to the lower left corner tip, and a tear to the left edge of the image. Starting Bid $200

200. Princess Diana. ALS signed

199. King William III. Sover-

eign Prince of Orange (1650–1702) who served as King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 until his death.

Manuscript DS, signed “William R.,” one page, 8.75 x 13.75, March 6, 1699.

Document issued “To the Commissioners of Our Treasury” asking them “by vertue of our Generall Letters of Privy Seale bearing the date the 19th day of Aprill 1689…to pay…Our Right Trusty and Right Entirely beloved Cousin Mary Dutchess of Buckingham £300…Well beloved Cousin Dorothy Countess of Dorchester £400…Welbeloved Robt. Phillips Esq. £100, Thomas Povey £100, Katharine Leslie £100, And Katharine & Mary O Hara Each Fifty pounds. In all £1,100.” Signed in the upper border by King William III, and countersigned at the conclusion by treasury commissioners Stephen Fox, John Smith, and Richard Hill. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and a clipped lower right corner. Interestingly, Thomas Povey (1613—1705), a merchant-politician who is being paid £100, was sometimes called England’s ‘First Colonial Civil Servant.’ His son-in-law, Giles Bland, was executed for treason in Virginia in 1677, having played a leading part in Bacon’s Rebellion in the previous year. Starting Bid $200

“Diana,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 3.75, personal letterhead, no date but circa October 1988.

Letter to “Janet,” in full: “Enclosed are two tickets for the opera on Monday at Covent Garden. Please say that you can go as it would make me very happy… if that night’s free for you!” In fine condition. Accompanied by two ticket stubs for Falstaff at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, for October 24, 1988, as well as an admission ticket for a ‘Women of the Year’ luncheon. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

201. Princess Diana. Program for the Whitbread Championships at the Badminton Horse Trials held in Badminton, Gloucestershire from May 2–6, 1990, 104 pages, 5.75 x 8.25, signed on the first page in blue ballpoint, “Diana, 1990.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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202. Princess Diana and Prince Charles.

Two items: a Christmas card from 1990 embossed with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 14 x 6 open, featuring an affixed color photo of the couple posing with their two young sons, Prince Harry and Prince William, signed and inscribed on the adjacent page in fountain pen, “Dennis—from, Charles and” and “Diana”; and a first edition of HRH The Prince of Wales Watercolors, hardcover with dust jacket, published

by Little, Brown and Company in 1991, signed and inscribed on the half-title page in fountain pen, “For Dennis—with very best wishes for Xmas 1991 from Charles” and “and Diana.”

In overall fine to very fine condition. The recipient of the card and book was Dennis Brown, the Prince of Wales’ vegetable gardener at Highgrove from 1983–2005. Starting Bid $200

204. Princess Diana and P r i n c e Charles. Un-

common fountain pen signatures, “For you both, with all possible best wishes for Xmas from Charles and” and “Diana,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3.75 card embossed with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto. In very good to fine condition, with staple holes to the top edge, a tiny tear to the left edge, and light smudging to Diana’s signature. Starting Bid $200

The queen’s missing carpet samples— “The Post Office have lost them!”

205. Queen Elizabeth II. ALS signed “ER,” one page

203. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Attractively displayed circa 1981 Christmas card from Princess Diana and Prince Charles, 10 x 7, featuring an affixed color photo of the newly wedded couple, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, from Charles,” and, “and Diana.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 10.5. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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both sides, 5.25 x 7, Arundel Park letterhead, July 30, 1969.

Letter to “Bennett,” in full: “Mr. David Hicks writes to me that he has never received the one pattern of carpet which I chose for Sandringham specially, let alone the other patterns, but he did get my original letter. What do you think has happened to them? He cannot order the carpet as he doesn’t know the pattern number! His secretary is unfortunately in Bermuda on holiday, but he remembers her saying the patterns were not returned. Please could you search in B. P. [Buckingham Palace] for them, as they must either be there or the Post Office have lost them!” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

207. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Royal

206. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Royal

Christmas card from 1953, measures 15.5 x 9.5 unfolded, featuring a color family portrait of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip with their children Charles and Anne, signed below the image in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R, 1953” and “Philip.”

Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 14. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Christmas and New Year card from 1956 with an embossed crown on the front, measuring 13.75 x 9.75 open, with the inside featuring a photo of the royal family on a ship, signed below in fountain pen, “Philip” and “Lilibet, 1956.”

In fine condition, with some light foxing and toning to the covers. An especially interesting signature from the queen, as she only ever signs with her nickname, “Lilibet,” for very close friends and family. She was given the nickname as a young child, and it is essentially only her immediate family members who are permitted to use it. Starting Bid $200

Notorious Figures 208. Boston Corbett.

Union soldier (1832–1894) who shot and killed President Abraham Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth. Ink signature, “Boston Corbett, Sergt Co. L. 16th N. Y., Cavalry,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 sheet. In very good to fine condition, with some light soiling, and a small semicircular tear above Corbett’s last name.

An impressively crisp example of this highly sought-after signature.

Starting Bid $200

2 0 9 .

B o s t o n Corbett. Scarce and desirable

original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Boston Corbett, annotated at the top in another hand with his name and rank; also annotated in an unknown hand with biographical information on the reverse. In fine condition, with a couple of faint semicircular surface impressions visible at an angle. Starting Bid $200

210. Jimmy Hoffa. La-

bor union activist and leader of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (born 1913) who mysteriously vanished in 1975, presumed to have been murdered due to relations with organized crime. Twice-signed AQS in ballpoint on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed at the conclusion, “J. R. Hoffa,” and on the reverse, “James R. Hoffa.” The quote, in full (spelling retained): “A Union is the only tool of working people to secur a decent wage and voice in there dealings with there employer.” Consignor notes that the signature was obtained on January 12, 1973. In very fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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Explorers and Archeologists Heavily annotated chapter from Carter’s final volume of The Tomb of Tutankhamun 211. Howard Carter. Howard Carter’s annotated typescript for “The Annexe,” the third chapter from his classic work, The Tomb of Tutankhamun: Volume III, Treasury and Annexe, ten pages, 8.5 x 11, circa 1933, unsigned but featuring copious emendations and annotations by Carter in pen and pencil, with the reverse of the fifth page and the final page containing autograph fragments, and the reverse of the ninth page bearing two pencil sketches of the tomb complex.

“The Annexe,” the third and final volume of The Tomb of Tutankhamun, describes the exciting moment in which Carter’s party enters this pivotal section of the tomb. Carter explains the “confusion” of the Annexe after months spent working in the Antechamber, Burial chamber, and the ‘Innermost Recess.’

He describes the room as “a jumble of every kind of funerary chattel” left by earlier grave-robbers, noting that the “history of this little room may have been unfortunate, but romantic. There was something bewildering, yet interesting, in the scene which lay before us.” He expounds on the excavation process of “three-hundred-odd pieces of antiquity,” ultimately leading to one very important discovery, “that two separate thefts of quite different nature had taken place in that little apartment” within a few years of the burial. Carter offers conclusions about the nature of the robberies, gives a reconstruction of the sequence of events that defined the filling and sealing of the Annexe, and on the reverse of the ninth page, Carter adds two overhead pencil sketches of the tomb complex.

In fine condition, with binder holes to the left edges.

On November 26, 1922, after five years of largely unrewarded excavations in the Valley of the Kings, Howard Carter finally managed to obtain the first glimpse of site KV62, the Tomb of Tutankhamun, and become the first man to enter the burial chamber of the great king since ancient times. The clearing of the tomb took many years—Carter’s meticulous cataloguing of the thousands of objects contained inside was not completed until 1932—and the annex, which was originally used to store oils, ointments, scents, foods and wine, was the last room to be cleared. Although small in size, it contained approximately 280 groups of objects, totaling more than 2,000 individual pieces. Also found within the annex chamber were 26 jars containing wine residue. A magnificent and heavily annotated typed draft that chronicles the work undertaken by Carter and crew between October 1927 and the spring of 1928. Provenance: Bonhams: Carter Family, June 12, 2012, Part of Lot 39. Starting Bid $2500

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American West

Incredibly rare autograph of the great Sioux warrior chief 212. Red Cloud.

Important chief (1822–1909) of the Oglala Lakota, famous for opposing U.S. Army forces during ‘Red Cloud’s War’ from 1866–1868, when he conducted raids against troops and outposts along the B o z e m a n Tr a i l .

The conflict came to an end with the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie, which established the Great Sioux Reservation and ceded the Black Hills to their control; this treaty made Red Cloud the only chief to get the US to sign a surrender document. The treaty would be violated just seven years later after the Black Hills Gold Rush and Custer’s expeditions into the territory, prompting the Great Sioux War of 1876–1877, led by Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull. Red Cloud did not take part, instead hoping to find a peaceful solution, and he became a crucial leader of the Lakota as they transitioned from the freedom of the plains to the confinement of the reservation system. In 1877, the Red Cloud Agency moved to the upper Missouri River. The following year it was moved to the forks of the White River, in present-day South Dakota, where it was renamed the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Never wavering from his steadfast devotion to his people, Red Cloud would die there in 1909. Extraordinarily rare guided ink signature, “Red Cloud,” as well as his freehand mark, “X,” on an off-white 8 x 10.5 sheet, inscribed and annotated below in another hand, “To John C. Pearson…I hereby certify that the above is the signature of Chief Red Cloud, and mark, F. C. Goings, Gov. Interpreter, June 26, 1906” and “This is in answer to your letter of the 13th inst. The signature of Red Cloud is genuine, he held the pen in his hand while the hand was being guided. John R. Brennan, U.S. Indian Agent.” Also includes an original 3.5 x 4.5 photograph of Red Cloud holding his pipe and wearing his peace medal, annotated on the reverse in ink in an unknown hand, “Old Chief Red Cloud, Pine Ridge, S.D., Sept. 1909.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

John R. Brennan was an important figure at Pine Ridge, appointed as United States Indian agent, superintendent, and disbursing agent for the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in 1901. Known as a fair and competent administrator, he aimed to enact the policies desired by the federal government while allowing the Sioux to retain their traditional culture whenever possible. Frank C. Goings, an Oglala, at various times served as both agency interpreter and chief of agency police at Pine Ridge; he also worked as a recruiting agent for Buffalo Bill and other Wild West shows on the reservation. An amazing autograph virtually nonexistent in provably authentic examples, witnessed by notable representatives of the United States government at the Pine Ridge reservation in 1906. Starting Bid $1000

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213. Spiro T. Agnew Starting Bid $200

214. American Politicians

215. Apple: Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne

216. Alben Barkley and Dean Acheson

217. Annie Besant

218. Charles Best

219. Michel de Borodin

220. British Prime Ministers

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221. Richard E. Byrd Starting Bid $200

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222. Joseph G. Cannon Starting Bid $200

225. Jean-Martin Charcot Starting Bid $200

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223. Fidel Castro

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224. Vint Cerf

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226. Madame Chiang Kai-shek

227. Henry Clay

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228. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody

229. Mickey Cohen

232. Dalai Lama

233. Dalai Lama

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236. Henry Flagler Starting Bid $200

239. J. Paul Getty Starting Bid $200

240. J. Paul Getty Starting Bid $200

230. Computer Pioneers

231. Jacques Cousteau

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234. Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu

235. John DeLorean

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237. Malcolm Forbes and Armand Hammer Starting Bid $100

241. J. Paul Getty Starting Bid $200

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238. Bill Gates

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242. Rudy Giuliani and Ed Koch Starting Bid $200

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243. Mikhail Gorbachev

244. Chief John Grass: Frank Bennett Fiske

245. Horace Greeley

246. Andrei Gromyko

247. Otto Hahn

248. J. Edgar Hoover

249. Cordell Hull

250. Israeli Leaders

251. Frederic and Irene Joliot-Curie

252. Robert and Ted Kennedy

253. Robert F. Kennedy

254. Kennedy Family

Starting Bid $200

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255. Jack Kilby Starting Bid $100

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256. King Edward VII Starting Bid $200

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257. King Edward VIII Starting Bid $200

258. King Faisal of Saudi Arabia

259. King Fuad I of Egypt

260. King George II

261. King George III

262. King George III

263. King George V Starting Bid $200

264. King George VI and the Queen Mother Starting Bid $200

265. Robert M. La Follette, Jr

Starting Bid $200

267. Robert Todd Lincoln

268. Horace Harmon Lurton

269. Maria I of Portugal

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266. Gordon W. ‘Pawnee Bill’ Lillie Starting Bid $200

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270. Mary of Teck Starting Bid $200

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271. William and Eleanor McAdoo

272. Robert Mugabe

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273. John Nash

275. Park Chung-hee

277. Pope Benedict XVI

278. Pope John Paul II

281. Queen Victoria

282. Yitzhak Rabin

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285. Roosevelt Administration Starting Bid $200

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276. William Pitt the Younger Starting Bid $200

279. Princess Stephanie

280. Melvin Purvis

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283. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

284. John Ringling

286. Helena Rubinstein

287. Bertrand Russell

288. Jonas Salk

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289. Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin Starting Bid $200

293. William Shockley Starting Bid $200

290. Colonel Harland Sanders Starting Bid $200

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297. Margaret Thatcher

300. Elie Wiesel

301. Duke and Duchess of WIndsor

Starting Bid $200

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294. Supreme Court: Brandeis and Frankfurter

296. Texas Independence

Starting Bid $200

291. Antonin Scalia

Starting Bid $100

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298. Titanic: George Widener

292. Science: Jonas Salk and Francis Crick Starting Bid $200

295. Edward Teller Starting Bid $200

299. Clyde W. Tombaugh

Starting Bid $200

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302. World Leaders

303. Whitney Young

Starting Bid $100

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military

Beautiful display box made from the hull of the USS Constitution 304. USS Constitution. Very attractive display box constructed of wood removed from the hull of the USS Constitution during the frigate’s historic 1927 restoration, measuring 7.25 x 4.25 x 2.5, with the box front bearing the original bronze plate, which reads: “This material was taken from the original hull of the U.S. Frigate Constitution, Keel laid 1794, Rebuilding 1927.” The handsome box lid features a 2.5˝ diameter bronze emblem with embossed image of “Old Ironsides” with its sails up, with raised text below: “Launched 1797, 1804 Tripoli, 1812 Guerriere, Java, 1813 Cyane, Levant, U.S. Frigate Constitution.” Base of box bears an affixed period caption detailing the history and restoration of the USS Constitution, in part: “’Old Ironsides’ champion of American Liberty, is being completely rebuilt in the Navy Yard at Boston, Massachusetts. A floating relic, restored to her former glory, she will visit the ports of our country, an inspiration and a lasting lesson. In patriotism to all who see her.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

“I am working out plans for a possible increase in the size of West Point to accommodate three thousand cadets” 306. Douglas MacArthur.

305. Robert E. Lee. Sought-after ink

signature, “R. E. Lee,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 sheet. Handsomely doublematted and framed with an engraving to an overall size of 11 x 14.75. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, and a circular red stain to the center.

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TLS, two pages, 5.5 x 8.5, United States Military Academy letterhead, December 3, 1919. Letter to General James H. Wilson, in part: “It is very gratifying to have you take such a splendid interest in our future military policy. When you speak upon such matters I am sure the country will listen. I have never considered the proposition that you have advanced and fear that the overhead expense would be very large. I am working out plans for a possible increase in the size of West Point to accommodate three thousand cadets. This could be brought about by taking the Corps away from here for its summer training. This number would supply sufficient officers for a regular Army containing an officers’ corps of about 25,000. There is no question, however, that the more men we can give an officer’s training the more secure the Nation will be in time of peril.” In very good to fine condition, with a light diagonal crease, paperclip impression to the top edge, and light staining which touches the signature. Starting Bid $200

Lt. Col. Custer appoints a 7th Cavalry corporal—the recoverer of the only Little Bighorn battle flag

307. George A. Custer. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “G. A. Custer,” one page, 15.5 x 9.75, April 19, 1875. As com-

mander of the 7th Cavalry at Fort Abraham Lincoln in the Dakota Territory, Lt. Col. Custer appoints Ferdinand A. Culbertson as a “Corporal in Company A of the Seventh Regiment of Cavalry in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion

by Custer and countersigned by W. W. Cooke. In very good to fine condition, with small holes along the central vertical fold, and Custer’s signature very light but fully legible.

This stunning commission—ornately imprinted with the American eagle bearing a shield and clutching arrows and an olive branch beneath the heading, “The Commanding Officer of the Seventh Regiment of Cavalry”—holds a much sought-after Custer signature. The countersignature by William Winer Cooke, 1st Lieutenant Colonel of Cavalry and Adjutant of the Regiment, adds greatly to this document’s desirability: Cooke, a member of the so-called ‘Custer Gang,’ was one of the commander’s most loyal men and remained so until the end, found by Custer’s side on the fields at Little Bighorn in 1876.

The appointee, Ferdinand A. Culbertson, was still serving in the 7th Cavalry’s Company A during the Battle of the Little Bighorn and did not participate in the massacre. He is remembered for recovering the famed ‘Culbertson Guidon’ three days after the fight while part of a burial detail tasked with interring the dead American soldiers. Culberston discovered the folded American cavalry flag on the body of Corporal John Foley, which remains the only known flag recovered from the battlefield. A supremely desirable 7th Cavalry commission with an important historic association. Starting Bid $1000

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308. Edmund Allenby Starting Bid $200

309. Confederate Generals Starting Bid $200

312. Enola Gay: Morris Jeppson Starting Bid $200

315. Enola Gay: Theodore ‘Dutch’ Van Kirk Starting Bid $200

319. Isaac Hull

Starting Bid $200

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311. Enola Gay: George Caron

313. Enola Gay: Morris Jeppson

314. Enola Gay: Morris Jeppson

317. William F. Halsey

318. Paul von Hindenburg

310. Enola Gay

Starting Bid $200

316. Thomas Gage Starting Bid $200

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320. Iwo Jima: Charles W. Lindberg Starting Bid $200

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321. Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal Starting Bid $200

323. George S. Patton

322. Matthew F. Maury

325. Philip H. Sheridan Starting Bid $200

327. Paul Tibbets and Charles Sweeney Starting Bid $200

324. Hyman G. Rickover

Starting Bid $200

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328. Lucian Truscott Starting Bid $200

330. Union Generals: Rosecrans and Logan Starting Bid $200

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326. William T. Sherman Starting Bid $200

329. Union Generals: Burnside, Schurz, and Stahl Starting Bid $200

331. USS Constitution Starting Bid $200

332. Duke of Wellington

Starting Bid $200

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333. Igor Sikorsky.

aviation

Pioneering aviation engineer (1889-1972) who developed the first fourengine airplane and the first modern helicopter to be put into widespread use. Two items: a personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in type and signed by Sikorsky, “I. Sikorsky,” payable to Galina Sikorsky Viner for $100, December 29, 1952; and a vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10 photo of Sikorsky holding a model replica of his military helicopter, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Michael Levin, with best wishes, I. Sikorsky, Jan. 12, 1970.” In overall fine condition, with rippling to the top and bottom edges of the photo. Starting Bid $200

334. Solar Impulse. Four items signed in ink or felt tip by Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg, the two-man crew of the Solar Impulse experimental solar-powered aircraft: a commemorative cover and three color glossy photos, ranging in size from 6.5 x 4.5 to 12 x 8. In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Orville accepts the Albert Medal of the Royal Society of Arts for “the solution of the problem of flight” 335. Orville Wright. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, September 25, 1917. Letter to “His Royal Highness The Duke of Connaught,” in full: “I have the pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of Your Highness’ letter and the Albert Medal of the Royal Society of Arts, which were forwarded to me through the British Ambassador at Washington. I wish to express my appreciation of the honor conferred upon me by the Royal Society of Arts as a recognition of the work of my brother Wilbur and myself towards the solution of the problem of flight. I appreciate with the utmost gratification the honor of being placed by your Society among such men as those to whom this coveted medal has been awarded in years past.” In fine condition, with several horizontal folds. Accompanied by a letter from the comptroller to the Duke of Connaught, dated November 10, 1917, forwarding the letter to the secretary of the Royal Society of Arts. Starting Bid $200

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336. Test Pilots. Group lot of five limited edition FDCs and commemorative covers with cachets honoring famous test flights and pilots, each signed a notable pilot or engineer, including: Chuck Yeager, Fred Ascani, Robert Cardenas, Bob Hoover, and Gerald M. Truszynski, whose signature remains quite scarce.

In overall fine condition.

Truszynski joined the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, a forerunner of NASA, in 1944, and three years later transferred to Edwards Air Force Base in California, where he helped design instrumentation for the X-1, the aircraft in which pilot Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier in 1947. Truszynski later supervised the development of instrumentation for various experimental aircraft before coming to NASA’s Washington headquarters in 1961 as an associate administrator. He developed global tracking networks and communication systems for all of NASA’s flight programs. Starting Bid $200

337. Orville Wright. Bank

check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Orville Wright, payable to the Dayton Gas Company for $1.70, March 15, 1919. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 8.25. In fine condition, with a single vertical fold. Starting Bid $200

338. Chuck Yeager. Two items: a glossy 7 x 5 photo of Yeager posing with his famed ‘Glamorous Glynnis’ Bell X-1 rocket-powered plane, signed in black felt tip; and an FDC honoring the 50th anniversary of Yeager’s pioneering supersonic flight, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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space

339. Moonwalkers. Desirable collection of ten official NASA lithographs of moonwalkers, all approximately 8 x 10, each signed by the subject, with many inscribed. Includes: Buzz Aldrin (ins), Charles Conrad, Alan Bean (ins), Alan Shepard (ins), Edgar Mitchell, Jim Irwin, John Young (ins), Charlie Duke, Harrison Schmitt (ins), and Gene Cernan (ins).

In overall fine condition, with some light rippling to Irwin, a few light creases to Aldrin, and slightly trimmed edges to several. A desirable assemblage, missing only Armstrong and Scott for a complete set. Starting Bid $200

340. Apollo 11. Highly sought-after color semiglossy 10.75 x 13.75 photo of Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin at Tranquility Base during the Apollo 11 mission, his visor showing a small reflection of the photographer, Commander Neil Armstrong, signed on the mount in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” Framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 20.25. In fine condition, with a bump to the upper left corner of the mount. Starting Bid $500

341. Apollo 11. Very desirable FDC with a cachet honoring the historic Apollo 11 moon-landing, postmarked July 20, 1969, the date of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and September 9, 1969, the issue date for the jumbo-sized commemorative “First Man on the Moon” stamp, signed in blue ink or felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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342. Apollo 11. Scarce signed book: To the Moon, Section II: The Story in Pictures and Text. First edition. NY: Time-Life Records, 1969. Hardcover, 9.25 x 12.25, 192 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins; the adjacent page bears an affixed plastic sleeve containing photos of Armstrong at an event, ostensibly the time he signed this book. In very good to fine condition, with tape stains and associated residue above the signatures. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace for the Collins signature. Starting Bid $300

343. Apollo 11. Souvenir

print of the lunar plaque left on the moon during the historic Apollo 11 mission, 7.75 x 6.5, signed above their names in ink or ballpoint, “Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” A small window to lower portion reveals a Richard Nixon signature done in a secretarial hand.

The plaque features the famous text, “Here men from the Planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon, July 1969, A.D., We came in peace for all mankind.” In fine condition, with the border and continents touched up in felt tip. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from JSA and Beckett. Starting Bid $200

344. Neil Armstrong. Beautiful official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Neil Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed nicely in blue felt tip. In fine condition. An ideal uninscribed example. Starting Bid $300

345. Neil Armstrong.

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Neil Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Herb Witenkamp, Jr., Best wishes—Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with a light crease to the lower right corner. Starting Bid $200

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346. Buzz Aldrin

347. Buzz Aldrin

348. Buzz Aldrin

349. Buzz Aldrin

350. Buzz Aldrin

351. Buzz Aldrin

352. Buzz Aldrin Starting Bid $100

353. Buzz Aldrin and Alan Shepard

356. Apollo 12

357. Apollo 12

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

354. Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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355. Apollo 11: Aldrin and Collins Starting Bid $200

358. Apollo 13 Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

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359. Apollo 13: Lovell and Haise Starting Bid $200

360. Apollo 14

361. Apollo 14: Mitchell and Shepard

Starting Bid $200

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366. Apollo 17: Cernan and Evans Starting Bid $200

368. Apollo Astronauts Starting Bid $200

369. Apollo-Soyuz Starting Bid $200

372. Alan Bean Starting Bid $200

364. Apollo 15 Starting Bid $200

365. Apollo 17 Starting Bid $200

367. Apollo Astronauts Starting Bid $200

370. Alan Bean

371. Alan Bean

373. Alan Bean and Edgar Mitchell

374. Frank Borman

Starting Bid $200

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375. Frank Borman Starting Bid $200

376. Frank Borman and Donn Eisele Starting Bid $100

377. Gene Cernan

378. Gene Cernan

379. Gene Cernan

380. Michael Collins

381. Michael Collins

382. Michael Collins

383. Michael Collins

384. Michael Collins

385. Michael Collins

386. Charles Conrad

387. Charles Conrad

388. Gordon Cooper and Wally

389. Charlie Duke

390. Charlie Duke

Starting Bid $200

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Schirra Starting Bid $200

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391. Ron Evans

392. Gemini 11

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393. Gemini 5

394. John Glenn

Starting Bid $200

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397. Jim Irwin

398. Chris Kraft

399. Chris Kraft

400. Gene Kranz

401. Jim McDivitt Starting Bid $100

402. Mercury Astronauts Starting Bid $200

403. Mercury Astronauts Starting Bid $200

404. Mercury Astronauts Starting Bid $200

405. Edgar Mitchell

406. Moonwalkers

395. John Glenn

396. Jim Irwin

Starting Bid $100

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407. Moonwalkers Starting Bid $200

410. NASA

Starting Bid $200

415. Harrison Schmitt Starting Bid $100

418. Alan Shepard and James Lovell Starting Bid $200

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408. Moonwalkers

409. Moonwalkers

413. Sally Ride Starting Bid $200

414. Sally Ride Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

411. NASA Distinguished Service Medal Starting Bid $200

416. Rusty Schweickart Starting Bid $100

419. STS-1

Starting Bid $200

420. Wernher von Braun Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

417. Alan Shepard Starting Bid $200

421. John Young Starting Bid $200

art, architecture, and design 422. Francis Bacon. Important British painter (1909–1992) best known for his grotesque, sometimes violent imagery often incorporating flayed human figures. Signed booklet: Francis Bacon by Richard Francis. Millbank, London: Tate Gallery Publications, 1985. Softcover, 8.25 x 5.75, 32 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “To Carl Barton, with all best wishes, Francis Bacon.” Caption on back cover notes that the booklet was “published to accompany the Francis Bacon exhibition held at the Tate Gallery 22 May—18 August 1985.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Banksy takes aim at Paris Hilton’s debut album 423. Banksy.

Rare first issue of the ‘Paris’ CD by enigmatic street artist Banksy, who reinterpreted approximately 400 to 500 copies of Paris Hilton’s debut album before placing them in 48 record stores across the United Kingdom in late August 2006.

The ‘spoof’ CD package includes: CD booklet with cover artwork depicting a topless Hilton, with inner pages including the following images and captions: Hilton emerging from a vehicle next to a sidewalk of homeless people, “90% of Success is just Showing up”; Hilton in a sultry halflength pose, “Every CD you buY puts me even further out Of youR league”; Hilton lounging on a sofa, “Life wasn’t meant to be fair”; Hilton as a nude mannequin, “Thou SHALT NoT WORSHIP FALSE ICoNS”; Hilton in a head-and-shoulders pose, “RACE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PILE!” with line below, “A special limited edition remix”; and black back cover, “Every time someone asks me how I am i hesitate for a Little bit too long.”

CD-ROM disc with remixed music by DJ Danger Mouse, with “Paris, X” in black felt tip.

Jewel case with reworked song label to upper left, which reads: “Paris Hilton, Debut Album, Featuring ‘Why Am I Famous?’

‘What Have I Done?’ and ‘What Am I For?’” Inner tray artwork with full-length image of Hilton’s body posing with a microphone, and her head replaced with that of her Chihuahua, Tinkerbell; the back of sleeve features the original barcode. In fine condition, with a couple of cracks to the jewel case. The Banksy–Paris CD remakes are among the most legendary and sought-after marketing spoofs in pop culture history, with this very limited example representing the rare opportunity to own an original work from the notorious street artist.

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424. Jean Cocteau. Versatile French writer and artist (1889-

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

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

Matisse to his daughter, a model and muse: “Did you go see the Spanish exhibit at the Petit Palais Paris? And the new rooms at the Louvre?”

425. Henri Matisse. ALS in French, signed

“H.,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 10.25, no date.

Letter to his daughter Marguerite, “My dear Marg,” in part (translated): “Marquet arrived yesterday.

He is already much better today than he was the last days in Paris. He brought me your two letters.

Here are my answers: As for the Landsberg…don’t worry about it, but have them rephotographed anyway. I am waiting what Desjardins has to say, but he, did you say as I told you to: what do you base your confidence on, considering you’ve never been that afraid? What was his answer? How was the festival? Did you go see the Spanish exhibit at the Petit Palais Paris? And the new rooms at the Louvre? Did you show Desjardins what you sent to Sebileau? It seems clear to me. What does he think of it?” In the left margin, he adds: “Use Jean to take care of the ivy by the veranda. It covers the gutter and needs to be cut back and attached in front.” At the top of the page, he writes: “You will receive the oil; it didn’t get sent until the 15th of April.”

Matisse continues: “Remember that it is because the ring of the trachea that has been cut has not developed, he said that he would cut back the cartilage a little to enlarge it. Tell Desjardins when you see him. I haven’t had time to work out my contract with Halv. Bernheim. I’ll do it one of these days.—Amusing, the Derain-Halvorsen divorce, the court. To move around the oak frame is too large. What is needed it something smaller. It shouldn’t be bigger than 1 m of the hanging rail. I’ll see what you will suggest.” Matisse sketches a quick diagram of boxes. In the left margin, he writes: “I am expecting Romains and his wife for dinner with Marquet. I hope you will get back in shape for your operation. I send hugs to all four of you. H.” In fine condition. A significant letter from Matisse to his daughter, who acted as his model, muse, and manager. Here, he touches upon his work—referring to his 1914 portrait of Yvonne Landsberg—and her ailment—Marguerite wore a black ribbon around her neck to hide a three-inch scar from surgery on her trachea and larynx, as seen in Matisse’s many famous portraits of her. He also refers to his lifelong friend, the Fauvist painter Albert Marquet, as well as the world-famous Louvre Museum. A desirable autograph letter boasting a number of important associations. Starting Bid $300 68 |

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Monet informs a champion of artist rights that he has sold a painting at auction— “Westminster effect of fog”

426. Claude Monet. LS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 6.5, Giverny Par Vernon Eure letterhead, April 4, 1926. Letter to Jacques-Louis Duchemin, a member of the International Literary and Artistic Association, in full (translated): “I hurry to reply to you regarding the reproductions of the book ‘A Giverny chez Claude Monet,’ edited by the house of Bernheim Junior. I cannot give you the authorization, which you ask for, having left the liberty to the author and these Messieurs Bernheim Junior. I take this occasion to inform you that one of my paintings has been sold at the auction at the Hotel Drouot of April 26th made by Mr. Bellier and Expert Jon Hessel, catalogue number 72, Westminster effect of fog, which is said to have been sold for 72000 Francs, of which I haven’t received my author’s rights yet. Please receive my regards.” In fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the left edge of the first page.

For over approximately half a century, Jacques-Louis Duchemin (1895-1978), and his son Wladimir Duchemin (1941-2018), director of the Society of artistic property for drawings and models, fought to establish and protect the rights of artists relating to remuneration, forgery, distribution, and exploitation.

During his stays in London in the fall of 1899 and the early months of 1900 and 1901, Monet painted a series of oil paintings of the Palace of Westminster, home of the British Parliament. The series of 19 paintings, or those of which have been accounted for, share the same viewpoint: a distant perspective from Monet’s window or a terrace at St Thomas’ Hospital that overlooks the Thames and the Houses of Parliament; the paintings differ in their times of day, weather conditions, and the presence of seagulls or boaters. A magnificent letter from the aging artist, concerned with the sale and reproduction of his life’s work, written a mere four months before he would succumb to lung cancer at the age of 86. Starting Bid $300

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O’Keeffe’s lengthy legalese regarding “paintings owned by [and] lent to” her sister 427. Georgia O’Keeffe. TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, August 27,

1971. A detailed letter to her sister Anita addressed as Mrs. Robert R. Young residing at the Fairholme mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, making arrangements for the disposition of her paintings after Anita’s passing. In part: “This will confirm conversations between us regarding my paintings owned by you…and my paintings lent to you by me…As to those paintings owned by you…you agree upon your death by your last will and testament or other undertaking to cause these paintings to go to the institutions designated on List A. I would like you to make it a condition of such a gift that these institutions may not lend these paintings, except for once in twenty years. Such a loan could only be for a major retrospective exhibition of my work held by a museum…Such agreement on your part so to dispose of these paintings in no way restricts your right to sell them during your lifetime in case you are in personal need. Should you need to sell any of these paintings, however, you will give me or my legal representative the right to purchase the painting or paintings to be disposed of at the prices you paid for them…If you agree with the foregoing, please sign and initial both pages of the carbon copy of this letter and return to me as soon as possible.”

O’Keeffe initials the bottom of the first page and boldly signs in full on page two. Accompanied by its original mailing envelope, and a photocopy of the letter and copies of the lists mentioned in O’Keeffe’s letter. In fine condition.

O’Keeffe and her sister Anita were very close throughout their lifetime, and had both created economic freedoms that allowed them to do as they pleased. As a result, Anita never needed to sell her sister’s work. Anita O’Keeffe Young died in 1985, one year before her famous sister, leaving behind the original artwork donated as directed. A unique blend of love and legality.

Starting Bid $200

Renoir authenticates his ‘Girl in the Yellow Hat’ 428. Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Exquisite matte-finish 6.25 x 10.5 photographic

print of Renoir’s 1885 painting entitled ‘Girl in the Yellow Hat,’ signed in the lower border black ink, “Renoir.” Lower border also bears official certification stamps in French signed by the mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer, to authenticate Renoir’s signature, adding the date of January 10, 1911. Matted to an overall size of 11 x 15.5. In fine condition. A nice example of one of the Impressionist’s portraits. Starting Bid $500

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Philosophy book with astounding five ‘soup can’ sketches!

429. Andy Warhol. Incredible multi-

signed book: The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B & Back Again).

NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1975.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 241 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black felt tip, “To Derek, Andy Warhol, Toronto, 1975,” with the addition of a full-page sketch of a “Campbell’s Pea Soup” can. Furthermore, Warhol draws four soup can sketches on the dedication page and on chapter pages 1, 4, and 6, with each signed and inscribed with his initials, “AW.” In fine condition. A hugely desirable book that boasts an unprecedented total of five ‘soup can’ sketches. Starting Bid $300

430. Andy Warhol. Uncommon signed book: Andy Warhol by John Coplans. First edition. NY: New York Graphic Society, 1970. Softcover, 9 x 11, 160 pages. Signed vertically on the front cover—a full-page, close-up portrait of the artist—in black felt tip by Andy Warhol. In the preface, Coplans explains the purpose of this interesting volume: “The book sets out to provide the reader through the accompanying illustrations a viewing of a broad spectrum of Warhol’s painting and sculpture, especially from 1960 to 1964, by which time the artist had already begun to shift his interest to movies…The essays by the various authors have been chosen to cover three principal but divergent aspects of Warhol, each of which has equally caught the public’s imagination—the man, the art and the movies.” In fine condition, with light handling wear. Starting Bid $200

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434. Buckminster Fuller

435. Hubert de Givenchy

436. Walter Gropius

437. Philip Johnson

438. Karl Lagerfeld

439. Karl Lagerfeld

440. LeRoy Neiman

441. Norman Rockwell

442. Norman Rockwell

444. Andy Warhol

445. Olaf Wieghorst

431. Artists

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432. Gustave Dore

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443. Norman Rockwell Starting Bid $200

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comic art and animation

“The best chance I’ve got in this spot is if you keep on making Snow Whites”

448. Walt Disney. West-

446. Chilly Willy limited edition ‘Fish Locker’ cel. (Walter Lantz, 1991) Original

limited edition hand-painted artist’s proof cel featuring Chilly Willy entitled ‘Fish Locker,’ numbered AP IV/X/200. Inspired by the 1955 Academy Award–nominated cartoon ‘Rock-A-Bye-Point,’ the cel is placed on a color litho background. Images measure 6.5 x 6 (Chilly Willy), 6.5 x 3.5 (dog), and 3.5 x 5 (Maxie the Polar Bear), with overall dimensions of 16.5 x 13.5. The piece has the Walter Lantz Productions seal to lower right. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

ern Union Telegram sent

by Walt Disney to RKO film producer Pandro S. Berman, one page, 8 x 6.5, March 12, 1938, with Berman’s reply. In full: “My congratulations and best wishes to you for the big job. I’m very happy over the selection and feel that you’re just the right guy for the spot but don’t let it get you down.

Kindest Regards—Walt Disney.” Also includes Berman’s retained carbon copy of his response, in full: “Dear Walt, Many thanks for your very kind wire. All I can say is that the best chance I’ve got in this spot is if you keep on making Snow Whites.” Regards.” In very good to fine condition, with a tear to the top of the Disney telegram. Disney had signed a distribution deal with RKO in late 1935, and the 1937 release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs proved enormously successful for both parties—it became the highest-grossing movie since The Birth of a Nation in 1915. Starting Bid $200

Courvoisier cel of Minnie from ‘The Nifty Nineties,’ inscribed by Disney to “the 444th Bomber Squadron” 447. Walt Disney. (Walt Disney Studios, 1941) Original

production cel featuring Minnie Mouse from the animated short film The Nifty Nineties, signed and inscribed on the mat in blue crayon, “To the 444th Bomber Squadron, from Walt Disney,” with the encircled Walt Disney Productions “WDP” stamped above. The cel, which depicts Minnie in late 19th century attire, has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale.

Image measures 3.5 x 5.25, with a mat opening of 7.5 x 7.

This piece is also framed to an overall size of 14 x 16 and has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse, which reads, in part, “This is an original painting on celluloid, actually used in the Walt Disney Production of ‘Gay Nineties.’ It is one of a select few that have been released to art collectors. The remainder have been destroyed.” In very good to fine condition, with a few instances of lifting to paint and specks of toning; the cel itself is beginning to raise from background; in spite of its flaws, this remains a highly attractive cel of Mickey’s main squeeze, with Walt Disney’s bold signature and patriotic inscription adding even greater significance to the overall piece. Provenance: Christie’s, April 1992. Starting Bid $500

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449. Mickey Mouse production cels from the opening of a Disney Channel cartoon. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1983) Original production cels of Mickey Mouse from the opening segment of a Disney Channel cartoon. Images measures 3.5 x 3.5 (Mickey) and 4.25 x 3 (blue blanket), with overall dimensions of 12.5 x 10.5. The Mickey cel has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower left. In overall fine condition, with tape to trimmed edges and the cels stapled together. Starting Bid $200

450. Mickey Mouse production cels from the opening of a Disney Channel cartoon. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1983) Original production cels of Mickey Mouse from the opening of a Disney Channel cartoon. Images measures 3 x 4.5 (Mickey) and 2.25 x 3.5 (blue blanket), with overall dimensions of 12.5 x 10.5. The blanket cel has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. In overall fine condition, with the cels stapled together. Starting Bid $200

451. Lady production drawing from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1955) Large original production drawing of Lady from Lady and the Tramp, featuring a close-up portrait of the doe-eyed title character. Accomplished in graphite on animation paper. Image measures 8 x 7.5, with a mat opening of 12.75 x 9.75. Ornately framed to an overall size of 23.75 x 20.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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452. Vultures production cel from The Jungle Book.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1967) Original production cel featuring the Vultures from The Jungle Book, showing the group practicing their singing. The cel is placed on a Disney litho background. Image measures 9.75 x 6, with a mat opening of 10 x 8. Matted to an overall size of 14 x 12. The backing bears a gold label stating that it is an original hand-painted celluloid actually used in a Walt Disney production, and was released exclusively at Disneyland. In very good to fine condition, with heavy staining to the mat. The Jungle Book’s quartet of singing vultures—Buzzie, Flaps, Ziggy, and Dizzy—were modeled after The Beatles. Starting Bid $200

453. Walter Lantz. Fantas-

tic original painting for the cover of the 1961 Little Golden Book ‘Woody Woodpecker Takes a Trip,’ which depicts Woody on a ship deck looking for his niece and nephew Splinter and Knothead, both of whom are hiding in a nearby ventilation pipe, accomplished in graphite and acrylic on 9.5 x 11.5 artist board, with pencil and ballpoint notations below, “C4383, Woody W. Pecker Takes a Trip, #445, Cover S/S.” Signed in the lower right by Walter Lantz, who integrates his autograph into the ‘Walter Lantz Productions’ copyright mark. In fine condition. The title page of the book identifies Al White and Ben De Nunez as the illustrators of the book.

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457. Jiminy Cricket production cel from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios,

454. Walter Lantz. Desirable

original oil painting by Walter Lantz of Woody Woodpecker, showing the mischievous bird in a full-length pose standing in a forest in front of a large lake and mountains, accomplished on 9 x 12 artist board, signed in the lower right in black ink by Lantz. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

455. Ariel production cel from The Little Mermaid. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1989) Wonderful original production cel featuring Ariel from The Little Mermaid, showing her in the water with Scuttle the seagull perched on her feet. The cel is placed on a color Disney litho background. Image measures 8 x 3.5, with a mat opening of 16 x 9. Framed to an overall size of 24 x 17. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Disney Enterprises, Inc. Starting Bid $200

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

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel of Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which features a fulllength pose of the surly dwarf seated on a barrel. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a woodgrain background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 3.5 x 4.5, with a mat opening of 5.5 x 7.5. Matted and framed to an overall size of 11.25 x 14.5. In very good to fine condition, with some waviness and light soiling to cel, the paint slightly faded, and some spotting to mat. Starting Bid $200

1940) Classic original production cel featuring Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, showing him dressed in his top hat and leaning on his umbrella with one hand out. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 2.5 x 3, with a mat opening of 4.25 x 4.5. Framed to an overall size of 9.75 x 11. The piece has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse. In very good to fine condition, with the cel having slipped from its original position, leaving a shadow of toned adhesive residue behind. Starting Bid $200

458. Geppetto production cel from Pinocchio. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1940) Attractive original production cel featuring Geppetto from Pinocchio, showing him in bed with his arm out.

The cel is placed on a hand-painted custom prepared background showing a starry night through the window. Image measures 6 x 6.25, with a mat opening of 11.5 x 8. Nicely framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 18. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

459.

Woody Woodpecker production cel from a Woody Woodpecker cartoon.

(Walter Lantz Productions, circa early 1950s) Original production cel featuring the green-eyed Woody Woodpecker from a classic Woody Woodpecker cartoon. The cel is placed on a solid black background. The large character image measures 8 x 8.75, with a mat opening of 9.75 x 9.25. Framed to an overall size of 18.5 x 18. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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460. Mr. Codfish production cel from Bedknobs and Broomsticks Starting Bid $200

461. Al Capp Starting Bid $200

462. Cartoonists Starting Bid $200

463. Donald Duck and Goofy production cels from the opening of a Disney Channel cartoon Starting Bid $200

464. Donald Duck and Reluctant Dragon production cels Starting Bid $200

465. The Ringmaster production drawing from Dumbo Starting Bid $200

466. Mickey Mouse and Yen Sid Limited Edition Giclee from Fantasia Starting Bid $200

467. Chester Gould Starting Bid $200

468. Matt Groening Starting Bid $200

469. Bill Hanna Starting Bid $200

470. Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera Starting Bid $200

471. Sylvester and Tweety Etching from ‘Just One More’ Starting Bid $150

472. Bob Kane Starting Bid $200

473. Stan Lee Starting Bid $200

474. Stan Lee Starting Bid $200

475. Mickey Mouse production drawing from The Little Whirlwind Starting Bid $200

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476. Lone Ranger and Silver production cel and drawing from The Lone Ranger Starting Bid $200

477. Sylvester and Tweety limited edition Moving Artwork Model Starting Bid $150

478. Sylvester production cel from an Orange Crush television commercial Starting Bid $150

479. Elliott production cel from Pete’s Dragon Starting Bid $200

480. Toys production cel from Peter Pan Starting Bid $200

481. Pinocchio model sheet from Pinocchio Starting Bid $200

482. Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto production cels from The Prince and the Pauper Starting Bid $200

483. Sylvester and Tweety production cel from The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries Starting Bid $150

484. Sylvester production cel from The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries Starting Bid $150

485. Sylvester and Tweety serigraph cel for Sylvester Unplugged Starting Bid $150

486. Bumblelion and Rhinokey production cels from The Wuzzles Starting Bid $200

487. Crocosaurus, Brat, and Ms. Flamincow production cels from The Wuzzles Starting Bid $200

489. Sylvester and Tweety limited edition cel entitled ‘Tweety & Sylvester Persona’ Starting Bid $150

490. Bugs Bunny production cel from a Warner Bros. cartoon Starting Bid $200

488. Hoppopotamus and Stagecoach pan production cel from The Wuzzles Starting Bid $200

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literature 491. Robert Browning. Vintage

matte-finish 4 x 5.75 artistic portrait of the celebrated English poet and playwright in a seated pose by his son, Robert Barrett Browning, signed on the mount in fountain pen by the poet, “Robert Browning, Venice, Nov. 2, 1888.”

The print has the initials “RBB” and date “1885” in the lower corner; during this period, Robert Browning was living with his son in Italy. Framed to an overall size of 6.75 x 8.75, with frame backing bearing an affixed label from P. F. Madigan, a pioneering autograph dealer whose son Thomas Madigan wrote the classic book Word Shadows of the Great: The Lure of Autograph Collecting. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

4 9 2 . Tr u m a n Capote. Handwrit-

ten manuscript by Truman Capote, one page, 8 x 10.5, no date but circa 1980.

Under the heading “Carson, Capote and Co. by Joanna Carson,” Capote writes out ten proposed chapter headings: “1.

Johnny, 2. Sunday Best to the Convent, 3. ‘Mr. Howard’ aka Howard Hughes, 4.

Three Generations of Carsons, 5. Portrait of the Masked: Truman Capote, 6.

‘Joanne, Your Father’s Dead’ 7. ‘That’s All She Wrote,’ 8.

The Fight Back / The Glittering Ghetto, 9. The Search for the ‘Magic Pill,’ 10. The Last Trip, Epilogue.” He pens a note to her below, “Alan, Arnold, Gary Clark and Joe Fox will help you put it together. Have Bill Wilson edit the rest of the chapters.

Love, T.” In fine condition. Provenance: the estate of Joanne Carson. Although Joanne Carson’s memoir of her life with late-night host Johnny Carson was never finished and thus left unpublished, she had written the first 38-page chapter, entitled ‘Johnny,’ which was copiously edited by Capote and sold at auction in 2006. Starting Bid $200

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Cooper on libel lawsuits and his History of the Navy: “There is such a strong love for hyperbole in the American character” 493. James Fenimore Cooper. ALS signed “J.

Fenimore Cooper,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, May 22, 1839.

Lengthy letter to New York Congressman Daniel Dewey Barnard, concerning the libel lawsuit he brought against newspapermen who published unfavorable reviews of his work, including Horace Greeley, Park Benjamin, Elius Pellet, and Thurlow Weed.

In part: “On the trial, the defense set up was a pretense that Mr. Barber was vindicating me against the libel of the Chenango man. This ruse, with the fact that the libel was copied, that another suit was pending, and that I did not press for damages, probably reduced the verdict one half. As it was, all the intelligent part of the jury were for $1000. I prefer the verdict as it is ($400), however, having Weed and the other man in view the change in opinion at Fonda was so great, that farmers came up and spoke to me, utter strangers, confessing that they have been prejudiced by the libel, and expressing their sense of the wrong that have been done. Here, the fox is utterly disconcerted, lying, wriggling and changing ground as usual.

A history ought to be a matter of fact, though, like most men, it is seldom what it ought to be. I aimed at truth in mine, and I believe I am nearer to it, than most historians, though I fear some mistakes must exist. At all events, I knew too much to swallow all the stuff that has been in circulation, and I have purified the accounts of the battles, from a vast deal of exaggerated nonsense. The story tells well enough, in its simple dress, and in that I have endeavored to place it before the world. Whether the false taste of this country will relish this course, I do not know, I have a good deal distrusted the result, there is such a strong love for hyperbole in the American character. It is by no means improbable, the public will think that the historian of the Navy ought to be on stilts, but I hold myself responsible for no man’s opinions but my own. I have not yet heard how the book is liked.” In fine condition, with an old mounting strip along the edge of the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

494. Clarence Darrow. Defense at-

torney (1857–1938) noted for his role in the Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial and the Leopold-Loeb thrill-killing case. Signed book: A Persian Pearl. First edition, limited issue, numbered 544/980.

East Aurora, NY: The Roycroft Shop, 1899.

Hardcover, 6 x 8.75, 175 pages. Signed on the colophon in ink, “Clarence S. Darrow.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with chipping, edgewear, and staining to boards. Accompanied by an autograph transmittal letter from the noted American bibliophile James Carleton Young, June 18, 1915, in part: “’The Persian Pearl’ is one of the rarest of all the Roycroft publications and has long been out of print. This copy autographed by the author Clarence Darrow is especially rare. As you doubtless know he is the celebrated lawyer”; the letter has near-complete separation to the central horizontal fold, and is accompanied by the original envelope. Starting Bid $200

496. Daphne Du Maurier. English author and playwright (1907–1989). Among the best-known film adaptations of her works were Rebecca and The Birds, both directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Signed book: Rebecca. First edition. NY: Doubleday, Doran and Company, 1938. Hardcover with new facsimile dust jacket, 6 x 8, 457 pages. Neatly signed on a free end page in fountain pen, “Daphne du Maurier.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/NF, with bands cracked on front and rear panels at gutter near spine (though separation is only about 1/8˝), and light soiling inside front and rear covers at spine. Starting Bid $200

495. Charles Dickens. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, September 21, 1841. Written from Broadstairs, a brief letter to publishers Bradbury & Evans, in full: “If you can get it all in, handsomely, please do so.” In very good to fine condition, with some light staining and creasing. Starting Bid $200

497. Ian Fleming.

TLS signed “IF,” one page, 8 x 10, July 9, 1951. Carbon copy of a letter to Michael Parker, a writer seeking employment with the Sunday Times of London, part of the Kemsley Newspaper Group, sent to journalist and spy Antony Terry under a separate cover letter. In part: “As I think I mentioned, we are already handsomely represented throughout the British Zone and have no further accreditation available for that territory. As I understood from your letter to Neville Berry and our later correspondence, you had suggested representing us in Munich and the United States Zone where we could do with some additional coverage in case of emergencies. In the circumstances i think the best course would be for you to ascertain first of all if there is any hope of obtaining authority to work in the United States Zone, bearing in mind that the British accreditation is, in fact, of no interest to the American authorities and would give you none of the facilities without which you find it out of the question to represent us. Perhaps on your next visit to Berlin you would like to have a talk with Antony Terry, our chief representative in Germany. He will at any rate be able to explain to you our coverage in the British Zone and perhaps give you some hints on how to penetrate into the American sector.” In fine condition, with two file holes, staple holes to the upper left corner, and a stray ink mark to the right edge. As foreign manager of the Kemsley newspaper group’s Sunday Times, Fleming hired Terry to be posted abroad.

Meanwhile, Fleming ran an intelligence outfit known as Mercury which used foreign correspondents to gather information in sensitive foreign zones. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 79

“Have been working on a Shirley Temple picture,” Fitzgerald writes to his secretary, “She’s a lovely child, very well brought up and not at all the smirking brat she has been in her last pictures” 498. F. Scott Fitzgerald. TLS signed “Scott Fitz,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 16, 1940. Letter to his secretary, Mrs. Isabel W. Owens, in full: “Thanks ever so much for all you did about the storage things—especially for the extra work in digging out Zelda’s play. I know what that means in Mid-summer heat in Baltimore. They sent me the encyclopedia but I’m rather glad to have it as it always furnishes entertainment and the charge was not bad considering its weight. Have been working on a Shirley Temple picture, which is sort of a gamble, that is I was paid a minimum and will get more if she does it. Strange as it may seem she’s a lovely child, very well brought up and not at all the smirking brat she has been in her last pictures.” In fine condition, with a small tear to top edge.

During this period, Fitzgerald was working on a screen adaptation of his classic short story ‘Babylon Revisited,’ tailored specifically for Shirley Temple. The script, called ‘Cosmopolitan,’ ultimately went unproduced, despite Fitzgerald’s high hopes—he referred to ‘Cosmopolitan’ as his ‘great hope for attaining some real status as a movie man and not a novelist.’ An excellent letter shedding some light on the great Jazz Age author’s experiences in Hollywood. Starting Bid $300

499. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

Rare handwritten invitation in German from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, signed “Goethe,” one page, 4 x 3.25, presented to singer and composer Karl Melchior Moltke, in full (translated): “Sir. C. S. Moltke, invitation, for a sociable meal at two o’clock, Wednesday the 9 Nov. Goethe.” Dated on the reverse in another hand: “Anno 1825.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and lightly mottled toning.

Starting Bid $500

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Remarkable letter to the screenwriter of The Sun Also Rises 500. Ernest Hemingway. ALS signed twice,

“Papa,” five pages, 8.5 x 11, Finca Vigia letterhead, January 31, 1955. Long letter to novelist and screenwriter Peter Viertel, who was beginning to work on the screenplay for The Sun Also Rises. In part: “I’m sorry you had the trouble.

Hope it’s finished. Always call me in if it isn’t.

Remember the corps gave the senator all the medals he put himself in for...Glad you’re working on The Sun Also. Can always remember saying, ‘But then it isn’t a novel. It’s just a travel book.’

That taught me about showing things in Mss. Nathan’s problem was it was different from quite a good novel he had written called The Office.

But he had used up everything he knew and all the English language he knew. Old Shalom Asch was very nice and smart to always write in Yiddish. He used to say to me, ‘Why do I have to have a boy who is a fool?’ I’d say my father thinks I am a fool. He’s say, maybe he thinks you are bad and no good but don’t try to tell me he thinks you are a fool.

Well I was a fool enough to go to a chicken decoration crop business and sweat clean through a blue suit under the lights.

Adolphe Luque who once won 38 for Cincinnati Reds when they were a 2nd div. club and I were the main event…I’m soaked through and change to some clothes in the car but have no dry pants and catch cold in the kidney I’d ruptured in the Cessna.

So in a couple of days it cuts out and then the other one cuts out. The Drs. are spooked and say this is worse than it was in Africa but I know they were not in Africa and are shutting themselves one kidney starts to work a little and I figure I have turned the corner. Then a virus Hepatitis shows. All you have to do is rest and that is easy as I have plenty of good books been saving for a trip. Have maybe 28. The trouble is that there is nothing to do but absolute rest and diet and the diets conflict. But I remember we did not have any diet at all in Africa and were living on…salmon, meat, mealies and gin so I let them puzzle it out. Now after six weeks in bed have all the analyses perfect. Everything that was 5 star positive is negative and healthy.

There was no alcoholic deterioration of kidney or liver and I have to do 10 days more half in bed half up and around…Only missed 9 days writing on the book. They let me drink all through—3—2 oz whiskies a day—all you need with good books...I was jamming on the book because was getting to the end of the 2 years the RAF doctor said I could live if I made it a career but with this good rest cure and general overhaul am that much better off...

Have you thrown your death dealing right at the Khan yet. If you know you can take him that might be the thing to endear you to the corps. But make sure you’re not going to get held and grabbed while the Khan works on you. I have found the best places to fight are men’s rooms where the attendants are your friends. Fight him on your home grounds if you can or an approximation of same and remember it isn’t over until he has to have his jaw wired. Do this with your boots if you drop him. Put your heel in his eye and scuff it…

As it is I’ll probably have to settle for Selznick’s plan to ask him on a safari just to show we’re pals. He can bring his card player.

When we get to the place we hang his card player just so he knows this is no shit. We drive the card player out a ways and having stripped him we leave him for the Fisi and the birds. There’s Selznick with no card player. We remove his appurtenances with a straight edge razor and toss them into a pot while the portable phonograph plays ‘Love is a many splendoured thing’ and the original theme song from ‘A Farewell to Arms’...The reason I did not read the script was because Freddy and I agreed would go to work on it March 1 ‘56…I thought, maybe, you ought to be closer up and hear the noises, and the smells and the early morning Cuba…Cojimar was out of the question because of the mosquitoes…But I’ve written OK books at 3rd floor of Ambos Mundos and could still.” He adds a postscript, in full: “Don’t break your back or your neck if you can help is and drive the Porsche like a good boy. It’s a good safe car and more so you not being a rummy.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000

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“A Mecca of unfailing faith / A Zion of redeeming breath” 502. Julia Ward Howe.

501. Ernest Hemingway. Signed book: A Fare-

well to Arms. Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1955. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 343 pages. Neatly signed and inscribed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint, “To Ben Strauss, with sincere good wishes, Ernest Hemingway.” Autographic condition: fine, with a few light spots of toning. Book condition: VG/None, with Strauss’s personal bookplate affixed to the front pastedown, slight sunning to spine, and wear at spine ends. A wonderful inscribed copy of Hemingway’s classic tale of a war romance between an American lieutenant and a British nurse. Starting Bid $200

Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ ALS, one page, 8 x 10.5, December 27, 1909. Letter discussing changes in her soon-tobe-published poem ‘The Capitol.’ In part: “Now will this do—’A Mecca of unfailing faith / A Zion of redeeming breath.’ I became aware of this no rhyme, only after the poem had been sped on its way…If you accept this change, you will leave out the lines ending in ‘assault’ and ‘cope,’ and will change the Zion line as suggested. Otherwise, I am afraid that it must be printed with its defect.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing and small splits along folds.

Starting Bid $200

Joyce recommends the biography in which he played a contributing role 503. James Joyce. Influential Irish poet and novelist (1882–1941) whose distinctively innovative writings, including the novels Ulysses and Finnegan’s Wake, take a place among the most epochal achievements in 20th-century literature. ANS signed “J. J.,” one page, 7.5 x 7, no date.

Note to an unidentified recipient reads, in part: “Pp 16-20 in this first chapter of my biography by Herbert Gorman may interest you. Please leave it…Don’t mind my pencil marks in the left margin.” In fine condition.

In 1940, Herbert Sherman Gorman published a biography of Joyce, who participated in its creation and clearly appreciated the result. New York Times reviewer Horace Reynolds described it as ‘a full and equally clear account of James Joyce’s first fifty-seven years. For the general reader it provides a most interesting introduction to the life of one of the symbolic personalities of our time…Joyce has told Mr. Gorman many things that we are glad to know about him, and Mr. Gorman has passed them on to us.’

The referenced volume is unquestionably an ‘authoritative’ work on the poet’s life, and one that Joyce here was eager to share. Starting Bid $300 82 | March 4, 2020 | LITERATURE

“Thank you for the book!

I had read & enjoyed it some years ago” 504. Harper Lee.

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 20, 1995. Letter to Don Salter, in full: “I apologize for being so loud on the page, but this is my only working pen this morning.

Again, thank you for the book! I had read & enjoyed it some years ago, but am very glad to have a signed copy. As always, you are so kind to think of me. If you are of a mind to, please hold a print until I’m home again next fall. I’d be delighted with whatever one you choose, and of course will want to pay for it. Please permit me to do so!” In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

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

505. Arthur Miller. Signed book: Death of a Salesman.

First edition. NY: Viking Press, 1949. Hardcover with dust jacket (containing all first issue points, including a $2.50 price and “S” touching the man’s arm), 5.75 x 8.25, 139 pages.

Signed on a free end page in fountain pen, “Arthur Miller.”

Autographic condition: fine.

Book condition: VG+/VG, with a few nicks and creases to edges of the dust jacket. A highly desirable, vintage-signed example of Miller’s Pulitzer Prize–winning play. Starting Bid $200 507. George Bernard Shaw.

Nobel Prize-winning Irish dramatist and critic (1856-1950) who takes a place among the most distinguished and influential literary figures of his time. Matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo by Violet Keene, Toronto, signed and inscribed in ink, “To Clarkson Rose, G. Bernard Shaw.”

The reverse is addressed in Shaw’s hand and bears a 1937 postmark.

In fine condition, with some adhesive residue to the address side.

Starting Bid $200

Salinger recommends his mechanic, a “most highly skilled specialist and troubleshooter in his field”

506. J. D. Salinger. Rare TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 28, 1979. In full: “In my family’s collective use there are several motor vehicles, both foreign and domestic, and for the last ten years or so I have been privileged to have the incomparably helpful, expert, and uncommonly painstaking advice and practical service regarding the purchase, operation, and maintenance of these vehicles from the present Service Foreman at Lester’s Chevrolet Garage, in Hanover, New Hampshire, my good friend Mr. H. Al Allen, of South Promfret, Vermont. I regard Mr. Allen as a most highly skilled specialist and troubleshooter in his field, and an extremely kind and tactful man who is liked and respected by all who know him. It is very sad news indeed to learn that he is leaving this part of the country. I unreservedly recommend Mr. Allen’s character and professional competence to his future employers and associates, whoever they may be.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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508. John Steinbeck.

Unsigned first edition b ook : T he Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. First edition, first printing. NY: The Viking Press, 1939.

Hardcover with dust jacket (meeting all first edition points of issue: $2.75 and “First Edition” on front flap), 5.75 x 8.25, 619 pages. Book condition: VG/VG, with a few tears and significant wear to dust jacket. A sought-after first edition of this iconic Steinbeck work. Starting Bid $200

509. Bram Stoker and Henry Irving.

LS signed “Henry Irving,” written in the hand of his secretary, Dracula author Bram Stoker, one page, 5 x 8, Lyceum Theatre letterhead, March 28, 1895. A brief letter of appreciation: “With much pleasure & all your wishes.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

Starting Bid $200

Voltaire observes global conflict: “People say that the 24 thousand soldiers will march and that the Russians are already wading in the Prussian snows” 510. Voltaire. Versatile French Enlightenment writer (1694–1778) best remembered for his satirical work Candide. ALS in French, signed “V,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, November 23, [no year but circa 1755–1760].

Letter written from Les Delices, his residence in Geneva, evidently sent to another writer. Voltaire begins his letter by referring to his correspondent’s novel (“vous aviez sans doute commencé le roman par la queue”) and further writes, (translated): “People say that the 24 thousand soldiers will march and that the Russians are already wading in the Prussian snows. If this is true, send a message.” Voltaire concludes by asking his correspondent to forward his letter to some colleagues in their own country, and sends his regards (“Je vous embrasse de mon hermitage”).

In fine condition, with scattered light creasing.

Voltaire’s reference to the large number of soldiers is in relation to the Seven Years’ War (1754–63) which was being fought at the time. It involved every European great power of the time except the Ottoman Empire, spanning five continents, and affected Europe, the Americas, West Africa, India, and the Philippines. The conflict split Europe into two coalitions, led by the Kingdom of Great Britain on one side and the Kingdom of France on the other. For the first time, aiming to curtail Britain and Prussia’s ever-growing might, France formed a grand coalition of its own, which ended with failure as Great Britain rose as the world’s predominant power, altering the European balance of power. A sought-after, boldly penned letter by the esteemed writer-philosopher. Starting Bid $300

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Tolstoy signs the St. Petersburg edition of Master and Man, one of his great short stories

511. Leo Tolstoy. Signed book in Russian: Khozyain and rabotnik (Master and Man). St. Petersburg: 1895. Paperback with

blue leather slipcase, 3.5 x 5.75, 152 pages. Signed on the half-title page in crisp black ink, “Leo Tolstoy, 22 October 1895.” The publication bears the original wrappers with an attractive frontispiece of Tolstoy and a set of 15 text illustrations. Autographic condition: fine, with scattered light foxing. Book condition: VG-/None, with a band of toning to the front wrapper, wear and some splitting to the spine, and light foxing to textblock; most pages are uncut at the top of the unread volume.

Provenance: The Russian Literature Collection of Walter Nelson.

This St. Petersburg edition was published on March 10, 1895, five days after the story first appeared in Moscow. The work remains one of Tolstoy’s great short stories: a tale of tragedy about the transformation that takes place when one encounters death. The volume quickly attained popularity, resulting in several editions in Russia, as well as translations into English, French, and German that same year. Published works signed by the great Leo Tolstoy are virtually unobtainable, with this beautifully signed example, contained in its original wrappers, representing the first our company has offered. Starting Bid $1000

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“I would like you to try and get me the assignment with Selznick, for Tender Is The Night”

512. Noah Webster. Author and lexicographer (1758–1843)

who published the first comprehensive dictionary of American English. Partly-printed DS, one page, 9 x 7.5, January 20, 1802. Certificate for one share in his Union School House.

In part: “This certificate is evidence of the title of Ebenezer Townsend to one share, being the one hundredth part, of the property and interest in Union School House, and the lot on which it stands, together with appurtenances.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by Webster and countersigned by a clerk.

In very good to fine condition, with old tape to the left edge, and to splitting along folds. Accompanied by an engraved portrait of Webster.

Webster, who had already developed a best-selling spelling book, helped to found several schools because he believed that a democracy required an educated public. The Union School House would be erected in the year this certificate was issued. At this point in time, Webster was working on compiling a dictionary entitled A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language, which he would publish four years later in 1806; his famous and most important work, An American Dictionary of the English Language, was first published in 1828. Starting Bid $200

513. Cornell Woolrich. American writer (1903–1968) who

is best known for his crime fiction; his story It Had to Be Murder served as the source for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 classic Rear Window. TLS, two pages, 6 x 9, Hotel Marseilles letterhead, August 3, 1946. Letter to literary agent H. N. Swanson, in part: “Yes, I would like you to try and get me the assignment with Selznick, for Tender Is The Night, you speak of. I have been anxious for you to get me such an assignment for some time, but naturally I would expect the remuneration to be sufficient to make it worthwhile…About Patrice: it is my intention to expand it into a full-length; I think it will sell better that way.

About Dancing Detective: Goldstone is not handling it. He is not my agent; I now have full control under the William Irish contracts. But the prices on these short pieces are no good, not worth bothering about. As far as the proposition I said I had for you, you yourself put a bad dent in it [b]y selling Winter Kill to Michael Curtiz. He had approached me for my next book when and if it is written, but now the market may be saturated there for some time.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and staple holes to the tops of each page.

Starting Bid $200

514. William Butler Yeats. TLS signed “W. B. Yeats,” one page, 8 x 10, May 26, 1903. Letter to the wife of writer G. K. Chesterton, in full: “I am very sorry not to have been able to get to you last Friday but I had an old engagement for that night. I am off to Ireland for awhile but I hope when I get back that you and your husband will come to me some Monday evening.” Yeats adds a postscript in his own hand: “Please forgive typed letter but I have weak eyes & must dictate.”

In very good to fine condition, with overall light creasing, and two short fold splits. Yeats’s poetry volume In the Seven Woods: Being Poems Chiefly of the Irish Heroic Age was published in 1903

by Elizabeth Yeats’s Dun Emer Press. Starting Bid $200

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517. William Cullen Bryant

518. James M. Cain

520. Raymond Chandler

521. Bruce Chatwin

523. Agatha Christie

524. Agatha Christie

525. Jean Cocteau

526. Roald Dahl

527. Bret Easton Ellis

528. Bret Easton Ellis

529. Robert Frost

530. Mary Hemingway

531. Hermann Hesse

515. Maya Angelou Starting Bid $200

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516. John Barth

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532. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr

533. Ken Kesey

534. Madeleine L’Engle

535. Elmore Leonard

536. Sinclair Lewis

537. Sinclair Lewis

538. Jack London Starting Bid $100

539. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Starting Bid $200

540. Thomas Mann

541. Larry McMurtry

542. Arthur Miller

543. Alberto Moravia

544. Dorothy Sayers

545. Edgar Wallace

546. Kate Douglas Wiggin Starting Bid $200

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‘For ever with the Lord: A Sacred Song’— amazing handwritten sheet music from Gounod 548. Charles Gounod. French composer (1818-1893) best remembered for his

composition of ‘Ave Maria.’ Remarkable autograph musical manuscript twice signed “Ch. Gounod,” four and one-half pages on musically lined sheets, 10.75 x 13.75, consisting of lyrics and music for Gounod’s 1872 motet, ‘For ever with the Lord,’ a Sacred Song.”

Penned entirely in the hand of Gounod, the sheet music contains approximately 174 bars of music on 16-stave paper, with the title page featuring title, credits, and copyright: “’For ever with the Lord.,’ a Sacred Song, The words by… / The music by Ch. Gounod, (Nota) The Copyright of this belongs to M. M’rs Phillips and Page, Ch. Gounod.” In very good to fine condition, with soiling to the cover, and trimming to one of the interior pages. In 1883, the fledgling musical publishing firm of Alfred Phillips and Sydney Page convinced Gounod to publish his first English-language compositions after a nearly 20year absence. The firm obtained copyrights for several of his sacred songs, including ‘King of Love,’ ‘Glory to Thee,’ and ‘For ever with the Lord,’ which immediately brought the new firm into great prominence. Starting Bid $200

Puccini has troubles getting Il Trittico at the Opera Comique 549. Giacomo Puccini. ALS in Italian, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, Torre della Tagliata letterhead, July 4, 1920. Letter to Renzo Valcarenghi, director of the Ricordi publishing house. In full (translated): “I telegraphed you the result of London, to Paris where I thought to see you during my passing through—I know now that you are there—and I write you to tell you that during my short stay there, I spoke with the management of the Opera-Comique, but Carre told me that I would make too much money, and therefore it would be impossible to give my other operas at the Opera-Comique, because they would have him shot. Mr. Isola who accompanied me in the car said to me, however, that the matter could be arranged and that you should trust him—I know the whys and wherefores of M. Carre’s reply—it is still the same old story, the war against me by the French colleagues, on account of the predominance of my works at the Opera-Comique. Why not try to give Il Trittico at the Grand Opera? I thereofre ask you to speak with its management, but cordially and with urgency, not as it was done last year by Clausetti , which makes me suspect that at the Comique as much as at the Opera, promises had already been made for ‘Concita’ and ‘Francesca.’ I return to Torre del Lago after tomorrow. Write to me there. I wish you a good trip to Paris, and all best wishes.” In fine condition.

Puccini had been in London for the English premiere of Il Trittico at Covent Garden on June 18th, stopping in Paris for a few days on his return home to Torre della Tagliata, an ancient Etruscan tower on the Tuscan seashore that he had purchased for use as a vacation house. In this letter, he references Albert Carre, the important impresario and director of the Paris OperaComique who staged nearly all Puccini operas for the first time in the French language. A desirable, insightful letter from the hand of the master composer as he attempts to see his works performed on the French stage. Starting Bid $200

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Signed during the composer’s first NYC trip

Puccini quotes from his classic ‘La Boheme’

550. Giacomo Puccini. Vintage matte-

finish 3.75 x 5.25 headand-shoulders portrait of Puccini, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in Italian, “Giacomo Puccini, New York, 19.II.07.”

Affixed to the original Henri Manuel studio mount. In fine condition, with trimming to the mount, and ink adhesion trouble to one word of the inscription. Puccini signed this wonderful portrait during his first trip to America, where the New York Metropolitan Opera was staging his Madame Butterfly. The iconic three-act opera made its Met premiere just eight days earlier on February 11th with Puccini in the audience, played by a star-studded cast that included Geraldine Farrar in the title role as Japanese geisha Cio-Cio San, opposite Enrico Caruso as American naval officer B. F. Pinkerton. Today, Madame Butterly remains a staple of the operatic repertoire. Starting Bid $200

551. Giacomo Puccini. Desirable AMQS on an off-white 6

x 3.5 sheet, signed below in ink, “Giacomo Puccini, Torre del Lago, 1906.” Puccini pens three bars from his iconic opera La Boheme. In fine condition, with staining to the lower right corner.

Based on a story by French writer Henri Murger set in 1840s Paris, La Boheme was Puccini’s first major success—making him rich and famous—and arguably his greatest work. After its 1896 debut in Turin, the piece was quickly adopted into the international repertory. Puccini lived and worked in a villa in the seaside town of Torre del Lago, which is today the host of the annual Festival Puccini. Starting Bid $200

553. John Coltrane Quartet.

552. Giuseppe Verdi. ALS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one

page both sides, 4.5 x 3.5, July 4, 1898. Letter to Giuseppe de Amicis, Verdi’s friend and cousin of the important writer Edmondo De Amicis, written from the village of Sant’Agata. In part (translated): “I thank you for your kind ticket and, as you know, I will have to come to Genoa but not so soon. Here I hold back for a while now the tiredness, the heat that is now making itself felt…If you should leave Genoa, please let me know…The death of Carretta grieved me a lot. He was one of the most distinguished officers, but even more of a good man, frank, loyal, open, and he could be counted on. And that poor Caselli! Still so young!” He goes on to observe that while there was a time when he never felt he was aging, he was now feeling the infirmities of old age. In very fine condition.

Verdi traditionally wintered in Genoa, where he rented an apartment at the Palazzo Sauli Pallavicino. Starting Bid $200

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Vintage ballpoint signatures of John Coltrane, M c C o y Tyner, Elvin Jones, and James Garrison on individual off-white notebook p a g e s , nicely matted with an image of the group to an overall size of 19 x 21.

In overall fine condition. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained on the night of November 21, 1961, at the Palace Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL for each autograph. A crisp, fantastic set of one of jazz history’s most famous and influential quartets. Starting Bid $200

A Chicago blues masterpiece— stage-used by Hubert Sumlin, and signed by five blues icons

554. Hubert Sumlin’s Stage-Used Gibson ES-335TD Guitar. Hu-

bert Sumlin’s stage-used circa 1970s Gibson ED-335TD thinline archtop semi-hollowbody electric guitar with a handsome sunburst finish, serial no.

620958, signed on the body in silver ink by Sumlin along with fellow blues legends B. B. King, Buddy Guy, Little Arthur Duncan, and Willie ‘Big Eyes’ Smith. In fine condition, with Duncan’s signature a bit light due to poor ink adhesion, and a spot of buckle rash to the back of the body. Accompanied by a hardshell case and a CD with four images of Sumlin playing the guitar on stage at Buddy Guy’s Legends blues club in Chicago; he used this guitar during his performances there in 2002, 2003, and 2004.

Renowned as a Chicago blues guitarist, Sumlin is remembered for his ‘wrenched, shattering bursts of notes, sudden cliff-hanger silences and daring rhythmic suspensions’ as a member of Howlin’ Wolf’s band. Guitar World and Rolling Stone both named him on their lists of the one hundred greatest guitarists of all time, and he was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 2008. In addition to his work with Howlin’ Wolf, Sumlin collaborated with the likes of Muddy Waters, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Levon Helm, James Cotton, and Pinetop Perkins. This remarkable Gibson guitar is a Chicago Blues/Chess Records gem—not only is it stage-used by Sumlin, but signed by guitar icons Sumlin, King, and Guy, plus harmonica players Duncan and Smith (who also drummed in Muddy Waters’ band). Starting Bid $1000

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556. Jazz Musicians.

555. Miles Davis. Dramatic

original pencil sketch of a dancer accomplished by Miles Davis on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Miles D.” In fine condition. Drawn in his typically quirky style, this wonderful abstract sketch evokes the rapid movement and grace of a dancer leaping to fast-paced music. Starting Bid $200

557. AC/DC. British Airways in-

flight menu, 6 x 6.25, signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “To Mike, Malcolm Young, AC/DC,” “To Mike, Brian Johnson,” “Angus Young, AC/DC,” “Cliff Williams, AC/DC,” and “Phil Rudd, AC/ DC.” In fine condition, with a light crease to the upper left corner.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

558. Beatles. Attractive vintage ballpoint signatures, “Beatles,

George Harrison,” “Ringo Starr, xxx,” and “Paul McCartney, xxx,” on a trimmed off-white 5 x 6 sheet of notebook paper, which is affixed to a same-size paperstock mount. In fine condition, with some faint toning and soiling. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $300

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Leatherbound autograph book, 6.75 x 5.5, signed inside in ink and ballpoint by a wide array of notable jazz musicians, including (some inscribed): Sonny Stitt, Red Holloway, Mel Torme, Herbie Hancock, Eric Dixon, Sonny Cohn, Dave Brubeck, Bill Hughes, Kenny Hing, Dennis Wilson, Grover Mitchell, Willie Cook, Booty Wood, Lionel Hampton, Wynton Marsalis, Art Pepper, Carl Burnett, Bob Magnusson, Gary Keller, George Shearing, Keith Tippett, Bobby Durham, Steve Potts, Stacey Kent, Lee Konitz, Paul Smith, Freddie Hubbard, Arvell Shaw, Don Thompson, Gerry Mulligan, and many more. In fine condition, with a couple of the pages loose, but present. Starting Bid $200

Fully signed Please Please Me album, with unpublished backstage photo of the Beatles

559. Beatles.

Highly desirable UK mono pressing of the Beatles’ debut album Please Please Me, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “George Harrison” and “Ringo Starr, x,” and on the back cover, “Love, Paul McCartney, xxx,” and “Love from John Lennon, xxx,” who adds the inscription, “To Midge, x.” Collector’s notation to back cover dates the signatures to May 30, 1963. In very good condition, with ownership notations and soiling to the back cover, separation to the bottom edge, and skipping to Ringo’s last name, and his first name difficult-to-see pen impressions only. The record is included. The album is accompanied by an unpublished vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 3.5 photo of the Beatles taken back stage in the dressing room of the Odeon in Manchester, England, on May 30, 1963; the original negative is also included. These autographs date to just two months before the release of Please Please Me on March 22, 1963, which also coincided with the Beatles’ breakout tour with chart-topper Roy Orbison. Although Orbison was originally scheduled to serve as the tour’s headline act, the public’s reaction to the Beatles resulted in them becoming co-headliners, with the Fab Four ultimately closing the set in the traditional headlining spot. Starting Bid $1000

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Signed at Edinburgh’s A.B.C. in 1964 560. Beatles. Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” and “John Lennon,” on an off-white 3.5 x 4.5 notebook page, with Lennon adding “Yes!” in response to the collector’s request for the band’s autographs; and a blue ink signature, “George Harrison,” on a bluish green 5 x 3.75 album page. The multi-signed page is affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who states that the autographs on the multi-signed page were “obtained at the A.B.C. Theatre in Edinburgh in 1964.” Starting Bid $1000

Rare Help! photo signed in the Bahamas 561. Beatles. Beautiful vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 pro-

motional photo of the Beatles on location in the Bahamas during filming for their second motion picture, Help!, signed in black felt tip by John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, overall creasing, and small tack holes to the upper and lower left corners.

On February 22, 1965, the band flew from London to the Bahamas, with a stop in New York, to commence filming on their second movie, Help! Although the Bahamas sequences would be the last to appear in the completed film, it was the first location on the shooting schedule. Authentic examples of Beatles signatures from this period are scarce as they were virtually inaccessible to their fans.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who writes: “This photo…was signed in mid 1965, after the movie was complete, and these photos were given to members of the production staff on the film.

This is a great signed Beatles photo, with excellent signatures.” Starting Bid $1000

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Fully signed fanzine, “Beatles in Sweden, Boyfriend Extra!”

562.

Beatles. Scarce vintage Beatles fanzine published by City Magazines, Ltd., circa October 1963, with front page showing the band between bold lettering, “Beatles in Sweden, Boyfriend Extra!,” 10 pages, 10.5 x 14, signed inside (and upside down) in ballpoint by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, and George Harrison. In very good condition, with general handling wear, and some toning along the intersecting folds.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who notes that these signatures date to early 1964. Starting Bid $1000

563. Beatles. Choice complete unused 5.75 x 2.5 ticket for

the Beatles at Candlestick Park in San Francisco on August 29, 1966, for the “Upper Stand Reserved, Gate B, Sec. 9, Row 10, Seat 11.” The vivid ticket reads, “KYA Radio 1260 Welcomes The Beatles,” and features ‘floating head’ images of Ringo, John, Paul, and George. In very fine condition. This was the band’s very last scheduled live concert, though they would appear unannounced for their famed ‘rooftop’ show in 1969. Starting Bid $200

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The Beatles and Roy Orbison rock and sign at the Gaumont Cinema in ‘63 564. Beatles and Roy Orbison. Program

for the Beatles’ 1963 UK tour with Roy Orbison, 8.25 x 10.5, signed inside by the top-billed performers next to their images in ballpoint and fountain pen, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” and on the following page, “Sincerely, Roy Orbison.” The program is also signed inside by Gerry and Freddy Marsden, Louise Cordet, David Macbeth, Ian Crawford, Erkey Grant, and Tony Marsh. In very good to fine condition, with overall light creasing, and a central vertical fold. Consignor notes that the autographs were obtained backstage at the Gaumont Cinema in Southampton on May 20, 1963. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient who explains that he “was lucky enough to be invited backstage by a friend Erkey Grant who was also on the bill and got the autographs.” Although Orbison was originally scheduled to be the headline act, the public’s reaction to the Beatles tour resulted in them being co-headliners, with the Fab Four closing the set in the traditional headlining spot. Starting Bid $1000

565. Beatles Yellow Submarine Shell Oil Poster Set. Extremely rare set of four color Shell Oil Company

promotional posters for the Beatles’ 1968 animated film Yellow Submarine, 15 x 21.25 and 21.25 x 15, with each poster featuring the slogan: “All You Need Is [Shell logo].”

Poster images are as follows: the Beatles as they’re depicted in the movie, below large multicolored block text: “All You Need Is Love”; an elderly man and a small dog with the Yellow Submarine floating in the background, a scene from the ‘Eleanor Rigby’ sequence; the ‘Foothills of the Headlands’ region, with the Beatles pictured in the distant background; and the titular Yellow Submarine against a blank background. The posters were published by Perfecta in Brussels, Belgium, with copyright line to each dated 1969 and reading: “K. F. S., Opera Mundi—Subafilms.” In overall fine condition, with some light creasing. Starting Bid $300

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566. Beatles: George Harrison. Won-

derful vintage glossy 6 x 7.75 deckle-edge Star Pics publicity photo of George Harrison of the Beatles, showing him in a handsome fulllength pose with a bright smile, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Valerie love from, George Harrison, xxx.” Consignor notes that the father of the recipient was a friend of Bob Beckett, an EMI Recording Supervisor, who was invited to Abbey Road’s EMI Studios to watch the Beatles during a recording session. In fine condition, with light surface impressions from an item written on top of this one. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

567. Beatles: George Harrison.

Signed book: Blinds & Shutters. Limited edition, numbered 1845/5000.

England: Genesis Publications, 1990. Hardcover with presentation box, 11 x 15.5, 368 pages. Signed on a special tipped in page in various inks by George Harrison, Bill Wyman, Peter Blake, William S. Burroughs, Colin Self, Terry Doran, Neil Aspinall, Brian Auger, Larry Bell, Adam Cooper, and Nicholas Monro. In very fine condition. This remarkable book was created as a tribute to rock and roll photographer Michael Cooper—the photographer behind the famous Sgt. Pepper’s album sleeve—and features over 600 of his images, many of which were previously unpublished. The books in the limited edition were signed by various groups of Cooper’s friends, and this is a particularly desirable combination with Harrison of the Beatles, Wyman of the Rolling Stones, Sgt. Pepper’s cover artist Blake, and other musical notables—a truly magnificent work. Starting Bid $200

Beautiful photo book signed by Harrison, Wyman, Blake, Aspinall and more 568. Beatles: George Harrison. Signed

book: Songs by George Harrison: Book and Record Set. Limited edition, numbered 111 2 / 2 5 0 0 .

Surrey, England: Genesis Publications Limited, 1992.

Leather-bound hardcover with clamshell case, 8 x 11, 175 pages. Signed on the colophon in fountain pen by Harrison. Also signed on a bookplate affixed to the first free end page by the illustrator Keith West.

Slipcase includes a limited edition four-song 45 rpm record with the tracks ‘Life Itself (demo),’ ‘Hottest Gong in Town,’ ‘Tears of the World,’ and ‘Hari’s on Tour Express (live).’ In very fine condition. A gorgeously displayed lyric book considered an essential addition to any Harrison or Beatles collection.

Starting Bid $200

569. Beatles: George Harrison. Desirable ballpoint

signature, “Thank you, Best wishes from, George Harrison,” on the reverse of a 6 x 4 postcard of Apple Corps at 3 Savile Row. In very good to fine condition, with a stray ink mark, and old tape stains from where an address label was once affixed.

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570. Beatles: Lennon and Ono. Signed book:

Grapefruit. First Sphere Books edition. London: Sphere Books, 1971. Softcover, 5 x 5. Signed on the first free end page in black felt tip by John Lennon and in blue felt tip by Yoko Ono. In fine condition, with light cover wear. A sought-after dual-signed book with great cult appeal, the cover of this uncommon Sphere edition integrates the cheeky subject matter of Ono’s 1966 short film Bottoms. Starting Bid $200

571. Beatles: John Lennon. Super desirable vintage glossy 6 x 7.75 deckle-edge

Star Pics publicity photo of John Lennon of the Beatles, showing him in a handsome full-length pose leaning on a wall with his other hand on his hip, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Valerie, love from, John Lennon, xxx.” Consignor notes that the father of the recipient was a friend of Bob Beckett, an EMI Recording Supervisor, who was invited to Abbey Road’s EMI Studios to watch the Beatles during a recording session. In fine condition, with scattered light scuffing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. A spectacular and uncommon pose. Starting Bid $500

‘Exchange of Rings’ between Lennon and Ono 572. Beatles: John Lennon. Limited edition 29.5

x 22.5 lithograph entitled ‘Exchange of Rings’ from Lennon’s infamous ‘Bag One’ portfolio, numbered 197/300, prominently signed in pencil, “John Lennon.” The oversized print depicts a touching moment between Lennon and Yoko Ono as a newly married couple. Framed to an overall size of 31 x 24. In fine condition, with a bit of very slight rippling.

In 1969, as a wedding gift for Yoko, John drew the ‘Bag One Portfolio’—a chronicle of their wedding ceremony, honeymoon, and their plea for world peace in the BedIn. The following year the artwork was produced in a series of three hundred portfolios of fifteen signed prints each. The majority depict John and Yoko’s most intimate, private moments—upon their first exhibition in London, more than half were deemed ‘indecent’ and confiscated by Scotland Yard. The complete set of Bag One lithographs is on permanent display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Starting Bid $500 98 |

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Hofner ‘violin’ bass signed by Paul

573. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Beautiful left-handed sunburst-finish Hofner ‘violin’ or ‘Cavern’ B-Bass HI-Series bass guitar, signed nicely on the pearloid pickguard in black felt tip by Paul McCartney. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL and the Hofner shipping box. Originally designed by Walter Hofner in 1955, the beautifully shaped ‘Beatle bass’ remains a highly sought-after piece of musical equipment, with this instrument enhanced furthermore by its influential signer. Starting Bid $500

574. Beatles: Paul McCartney.

Sought-after vintage glossy 5.75 x 7.5 Star Pics publicity photo of Paul McCartney of the Beatles, showing him in a handsome full-length pose with his thumbs in his pockets, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Valerie, with love (!!), from Paul McCartney, xxx.” Consignor notes that the father of the recipient was a friend of Bob Beckett, an EMI Recording Supervisor, who was invited to Abbey Road’s EMI Studios to watch the Beatles during a recording session. In fine condition, with scattered light scuffing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

575. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Souvenir typescript

containing lyrics for the song ‘(I Want to) Come Home,’ written and recorded by Paul McCartney for the 2009 film Everybody’s Fine, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, signed at the bottom in black ink by McCartney. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Perry Cox. Starting Bid $200

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576. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Black-bodied Epiphone acoustic guitar with a sunburst finish and a Detroit Red Wings sticker affixed below bridge, signed on a transparent plastic sheet, which is affixed to the pickguard area, in black felt tip by Paul McCartney. In very good to fine condition, with a crease and bubbling to plastic, which affects the appearance. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

577. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Abbey

Road CD by the Beatles, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Paul McCartney. In fine condition.

The CD is included. Starting Bid $200

578. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Help! CD

by the Beatles, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Paul McCartney. In fine condition. The CD is included. Starting Bid $200

579. David Bowie. Sought-after limited edition color 11 x 17 lithograph of artwork

by Rex Ray entitled ‘Ziggy Stardust 2002,’ numbered 64/2002, depicting wind-up teeth, eyes on springs, and the year “2002,” against a background featuring Bowie’s iconic Ziggy Stardust hair design, signed in the lower border in pencil, “Bowie, 2001,” and by the artist, Rex Ray.” Reverse marked in pencil: “DB/RR 1999, 64/2002.” In very fine condition. The ‘Ziggy 2002’ artwork by Rex Ray was commissioned by Bowie for the 30th anniversary of his album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. These lithographs are no longer available on BowieNet and are highly prized by collectors. Starting Bid $200

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Unique Beatles jumper and record box from the exclusive ‘All Together Now’ collection, signed by Billie Eilish and Stella McCartney

580. Beatles: Stella McCartney and Billie Eilish.

Amazing pair of one-off items from the ‘All Together Now’ Beatles fashion capsule collection of Stella McCartney, the daughter of Paul and Linda McCartney.

An extremely desirable never-worn ‘loose thread jumper,’ designed in the style of ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,’ the Beatles hit song from their classic 1967 album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. This unique multi-colored and multitextured sweater, no size, but likely medium or large, features the visage of a smiling woman surrounded by rays of color and tinsel embellishments. The inner collar area bears tags for the ‘All Together Now’ collection with Yellow Submarine logo, and for the Stella McCartney fashion line, which is signed in black felt tip, “Stella, x.”

Also included is a beautiful ‘Yellow Submarine’ record box, measuring 14˝ x 15˝ x 7˝, signed on the front in black felt tip by current pop sensation Billie Eilish, and on the back by Stella McCartney. The record box features fine leather corners and carrying handle, with the fabric sides and latched cover emblazoned with repeating “Stella” and Yellow Submarine designs.

The leopard-print interior features labels for the McCartney fashion line and the ‘All Together Now’ collection. Additionally, the box contains a total of 17 albums, personal favorites hand-picked by McCartney and Eilish. In overall fine condi-

tion, with some scuffing to a couple records.

Accompanied by an image of McCartney and Eilish posing with the record box.

The list of records is as follows: Beatles albums: Abbey Road (2) A Hard Day’s Night Help!

Rubber Soul Self-titled ‘White Album’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Yellow Submarine The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds Billie Eilish - When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? Blur - Parklife Childish Gambino – Because the Internet David Bowie – Hunky Dory Moses Sumney - Aromanticism Neil Young – After the Gold Rush Paul McCartney & Wings – Band on the Run Radiohead – Pablo Honey Starting Bid $200

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Boldly signed by the ‘King of Soul’ 581. Sam Cooke.

Fabulous vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cooke in a suit and tie, boldly and prominently signed and inscribed in thick black felt tip, “To Martin, Luck, Sam Cooke.” In fine condition, with some trivial light surface pitting, visible only at an angle. A stunning, beautifully signed image of the legendary soul vocalist. Starting Bid $300

Power attorney for Robert and Sara Dylan

Dylan storms England with Dont Look Back 582. Bob Dylan.

Very desirable glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Dylan for the 1967 documentary Dont Look Back, signed and inscribed in red felt tip, “To Vera, Best wishes, Bob Dylan.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Directed and written by D. A. Pennebaker, Dont Look Back covers Bob Dylan’s whirlwind concert tour in England between April 30 and May 10, 1965. The film follows Dylan over the course of eight performances, and features several of his friends and contemporaries, such as Joan Baez, Donovan, Alan Price, Marianne Faithfull, John Mayall, Ginger Baker, and Allen Ginsberg. Although Dylan played folk music exclusively on the tour, he would become alienated by many of his fans when he went electric two months later at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. An exceptional offering with a fantastic pose of the brash young musician. Starting Bid $300

584.

Eagles.

583. Bob Dylan. Uncommon DS, signed “Robert Dylan” and “Sara Dylan,” one page, 8 x 10.5, 1970. Power of attorney whereby Robert and Sara Dylan appoint Martin Feldman of Gelfand, Macnow, Rennert & Feldman “as attorney(s)-in-fact to represent that taxpayer(s) before any office of the Internal Revenue Service with respect to…Form 1010.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by both Bob and Sara Dylan. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200 102 |

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Hotel California album by the Eagles, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joe Walsh, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Randy Meisner, and Timothy B. Schmit. In fine condition. The record is included.Starting Bid $200

Dylan’s iconic Blonde on Blonde 585. Bob Dylan. Highly desirable Blonde on Blonde pro-

motional album signed perfectly on the front cover in black felt tip by Bob Dylan. In fine condition. The back cover is goldstamped “DEMONSTRATION / Not For Sale” and both records are included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL and a letter of provenance from Jeff Rosen, president of the Bob Dylan Music Company, in full: “I represent Bob Dylan and have done so for many years. In 2017 he signed a number of individual albums on a rare and limited basis, including the album photographed here. I can say for certain that it is Bob Dylan’s signature. The chain of custody is directly from Bob Dylan to myself.” The album itself is from the personal stock of Jeff Rosen and Bob Dylan.

Often ranked as one of the greatest albums of all time, Blonde on Blonde represents not only one of the first double albums in rock history, but also the culmination of Dylan’s influential 1965–1966 period that also included Bringing It All Back Home and Highway 61 Revisited. The genre and boundarycrossing brilliance of Blonde on Blonde—recording sessions were split between Columbia Studios in Nashville and New York City—was praised by critics and the public alike, with the album attaining double platinum status on the strength of singles ‘Rainy Day Women #12 & 35’ and ‘I Want You.’ A sensational example of one of Dylan’s greatest albums, signed in a controlled environment, for his trusted business manager of 30-plus years. An unprecedented event, especially for the ever-elusive Dylan. Starting Bid $500

586. Fleetwood Mac. Absolutely

gorgeous C. F. Martin & Company OME-Cherry Orchestra Model acoustic-electric guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip by the full current lineup of Fleetwood Mac—”Mick Fleetwood, xx,” “John McVie!,” “Mike Campbell,” “Neil Finn,” “Christine McVie, with thanks,” and “Stevie Nicks,” with the latter two adding small heart sketches.

In fine condition. Included with the guitar are a set of three rare guitar picks, customized for the three Fleetwood Mac guitarists to use on tour, with the picks individually marked “Finn,” “MC,” and “Neil.” The picks were presented to the consignor by Mike Campbell’s guitar tech, who also personally tuned the guitar. Accompanied by an attractive Martin hardshell molded case.

Starting Bid $300

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Hendrix signs on the opening night of the 1967 UK Tour 587. Jimi Hendrix. Rare original concert program for the Walker Brothers 1967 UK Tour, 7.75 x 9.75, 16 pages, signed inside next to his image in neat blue ballpoint by Jimi Hendrix. The inside of the program has also been signed

by Cat Stevens, Engelbert Humperdinck, and John, Gary, and Scott Walker. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and handling wear, and round sticker residue to the front cover. Consignor notes that the autographs were obtained at the Finsbury Park Astoria on March 31, 1967, the opening night of the UK tour. Buried behind the chart-topping Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens, and Engelbert Humperdinck, the Jimi Hendrix Experience received modest billing at the start of the tour. By year’s end they were one of the most sought-after tickets in live music, soaring high off the successful debut of Are You Experienced and their now-legendary performance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a typed letter of provenance from the previous owner, in part: “I was given the signed programme by my eldest sister who worked for the ABC Cinema organisation for approximately five years the company had offices above our local cinema, the Granby in Reading. A perk of the job was that she often had the opportunity to attend pop concerts in London, this allowed her to go backstage where she could meet a few of the performers, so that she was able to get signed programmes which were given to me.” Starting Bid $1000

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589. Led Zeppelin: John Bonham.

Led Zeppelin II album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Best Wishes, John Bonham.” In fine condition, with light scuffing. The record is included. Starting Bid $200

590. Led Zeppelin: Peter Grant.

588. Jimi Hendrix. Vintage circa 1967 ballpoint signature,

“Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white 3.25 x 3 sheet. In very good condition, with light staining and overall creasing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient: “I travelled to London with my mate Terry by train on Sunday 27th August 1967, to go to the Saville Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, for the afternoon performance head lined by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. We hung around by the stage door and saw Jimi and the boys arrive in their mini bus and got his autograph on a small piece of paper. We managed to sneak in through the lobby and watched Jimi and the boys rehearsing Wild Thing by the Troggs. Shortly afterwards we were removed by Security but luckily we had tickets for the show which was absolutely fantastic. A very special day indeed with fantastic memories for a 15 year old lad.” Starting Bid $300

DS, one page, 2.75 x 4.5, January 27, 1995. An American Express credit card receipt from Rivervale, Hove Porsche Garage for a full service of Peter Grant’s black Porsche, with the registration plate ‘BAD 1.’ The receipt is signed in black ink by Grant and is stapled to the workshop invoice. Includes the Department of Transport test certificate and Porsche folder. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

Highly sought-after Jimmy Page ‘Roman Numerals’ edition 591. Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page. Signed book: Jimmy

Page. Publisher’s deluxe edition of twenty copies (this being no. XIV). England: Genesis Publications, 2010. Hardcover with slipcase, 12.25 x 14.5. Signed on a bookplate affixed to a front free end page in black ink. In fine condition, with some wear to the slipcase. Accompanied by its original cloth drawstring bag and a letter of authenticity from the publisher.

Page’s book was the fastest sellout in Genesis Publications history. Initially released in a limited edition of 2500 copies— the first 350 of which were ‘Deluxe’ copies—the publisher later released a limited run of only twenty ‘Publisher’s Deluxe Editions,’ indicated with Roman numerals I through XX. As number XIV of this incredibly rare edition, this is a highly sought-after piece. Starting Bid $300

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Wonderful, boldly signed portrait of the reggae legend

592. Bob Marley. Highly sought-after glossy 8 x 10 Island Records publicity photo of Bob Marley circa 1979, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Mike & Cory, All the best, Rasta, Bob Marley.”

In fine condition. Accompanied by a promotional copy of the Bob Marley and the Wailers album Survival, with record included; this particular image was famously used in the promotional posters for the Survival album. A hugely desirable autographed photo of the music icon. Starting Bid $1000

Marley jams the Apollo Theatre of Scotland

593. Bob Marley. Hugely desirable original program for Bob Marley’s 1980 ‘Uprising Tour’ of the United Kingdom, sixteen pages, 8.25 x 11.75, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “All the best wishes, Bob Marley.” In fine condition. Consignor notes that the signature was obtained at the Apollo Theatre in Glasgow, Scotland on July 10, 1980. Accompanied by a ticket stub from the concert, a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, an employee of the Apollo Theatre who worked in the venue’s VIP box from 1978 to 1983.

The Uprising Tour was the last of Marley’s lifetime and the biggest music tour of Europe in 1980. Beginning on May 30th, Marley and the Wailers played a total of 33 shows in Europe before heading to the United States.

Two days after collapsing while jogging in Central Park, and subsequently learning that his cancer had spread to his brain, Marley played his final concert on September 23, 1980, at the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Starting Bid $300

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“All the breast!

Paul McCartney”

594. Paul and Linda McCartney. Uncommon Wings MPL promotional booklet, measuring 13.25 x 5.75 open, depicting the band on the right side, with the adjacent side signed in black ink, “All the breast! Paul McCartney” and “Love, Linda McCartney,” who adds a smiley face. In fine condition, with light scuffing to the front cover. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained by a roadie during the Wings 1975 UK tour. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks.

Starting Bid $200

595. Paul McCartney and Elton John.

Program for the 1977 Capital Radio Music Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel on February 3, 1977, measures 8.25 x 11.5, two pages, signed and inscribed on the second page in ink and ballpoint, “Paul M c C a r t n e y, ” “To both of you, love, Elton John,” “Love, Twiggy, xxx,” “Many Booga Roogas, Andy Fairweather Low,” and one other. In very good to fine condition, with light handling wear and a central vertical fold. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

Super clean Presley album

596. Elvis Presley. Almost in Love compilation album

signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “To Jan, Elvis Presley.” In fine condition. The record is included.

An exceptional Presley-signed album highlighted by great imagery and unusually clean condition. Starting Bid $200

597. Elvis Presley. Vintage semi-glossy 5 x 4 postcard photo of Private Presley in his US Army uniform alongside an officer, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Elvis Presley.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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Pink Floyd’s prog rock masterwork, The Wall, signed by the entire band

598. Pink Floyd. Hugely sought-after The Wall album by Pink Floyd, signed on the front cover in in black felt tip by Richard Wright and Roger Waters, and in blue felt tip by David Gilmour and Nick Mason, with the latter also signing the inner gatefold, which is also signed by cartoonist and animator Gerald Scarfe, who signs again on the back cover and adds “Pink Floyd The Wall.” In fine condition. The record is included.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient: “The signatures on this album were obtained in person in London, England between the late 1990’s and the early 2000’s. It took quite some time to say the least to complete as each member signed on separate occasions. As it turned out Richard Wright proved to be the most difficult to acquire.

I was finally able to get Mr. Wright to sign at the Royal Albert Hall in 2006.” Starting Bid $1000

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600. Elvis Presley. (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1957) Original

599. Pink Floyd. Fantastic glossy 7.25 x 9.5 Columbia Records promotional photo of Pink Floyd, signed in silver ink, “Richard Wright,” in gold ink, “All the best, Nick Mason,” and in blue paint pen, “Roger Waters” and “David Gilmour.” Doublematted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 18.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

color 28 x 21.75 half-sheet poster for the 1957 musical drama Jailhouse Rock starring Elvis Presley as Vince Everett. The left side of the poster features a large artistic portrait of the pompadour-sporting actor above a smaller image of Presley getting close with actress Judy Tyler; the right side of the poster shows Presley and a guitar between open jail doors, with bold text reading: “His First Big Dramatic Singing Role!

MGM Presents Elvis Presley At His Greatest, Jailhouse Rock.”

In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and splitting to ends of the horizontal fold. Starting Bid $200

Fully signed ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ single 601. Queen. Ex-

ceedingly rare EMI 45 RPM single record for ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

by Queen, signed on the front of the picture sleeve in blue ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and John Deacon, and on the reverse

by Roger Taylor. In fine condition, with light creasing and soiling. The record is included. Accompanied by a ticket stub from their show at the Manchester Free Trade Hall on November 26, 1975, and a letter of provenance, in part: “The Queen Bohemian Rhapsody single…was passed to me by my brother before he sadly passed away. They were collected by him at the concert held at the Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, Manchester on Wednesday 26th November 1975.”. Starting Bid $500

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602. Queen. Very desirable J-card cassette inlay

for the 1984 Queen album The Works, measuring 11.5 x 4 unfolded, signed across the lyrics in black ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, John Deacon, who adds “84,” and Brian May, who adds the inscription, “To Robert.” Also included is a pair of drum sticks used on stage by Taylor and a blue guitar pick used on stage by Deacon; both of which derive from a Queen concert at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England, on September 1, 1984, as part of The Works Tour. In overall fine condition, with expected wear from use to drum sticks and guitar pick, which includes a thin crack to end of guitar pick, making it quite fragile. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and a letter of provenance from the original owner: “As a big fan of Queen, I managed to see them play at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire in 1978. I tried to obtain tickets for every concert from then on without success (sold out in minutes). A lady work colleague told me her husband worked on stage at the N.E.C. and may be able to get 2 tickets for us to both see the concert...and possibly meet the band afterwards. Unfortunately, the following day she told me the bad news—he could only obtain 1 ticket. In my car, I had the Works cassette and gave her the sleeve in case she managed to meet them.

The day after the concert, she came in and told me the story of being hauled onto stage by her husband post-concert and going backstage to their dressing room to meet them. I was both disappointed and thrilled to receive the gifts.” Starting Bid $500

603. Rolling Stones. Set

of vintage ballpoint and pencil signatures of the original Stones on four 4.5 x 4 album pages.

Individual pencil signatures of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards; an individual ballpoint signature of Charlie Watts; and a pencil signature of Bill Wyman and ballpoint signature of Brian Jones on the same page. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

604. Rolling Stones. Ink

signatures, “Love, Keith Richards,” “Love, Charlie Boy,” “Mick Jagger,” and “Cheers!

Ronnie Wood,” who adds an inscription, “To Tom,” on the inside of an off-white 8.25 x 9.5 envelope with a collector’s notation dating the signature to a promo party for the live concert film Let’s Spend the Night Together, held at the Tavern On The Green restaurant in New York City on January 18, 1983. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered light stains, creasing, edge wear, and old tape stains to the upper corner. Starting Bid $200

605. Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger. Attractive Rogue acoustic guitar with a natural finish and ‘Tongue and Lip’ logo sticker, signed on a transparent plastic sheet, which is affixed to the pickguard area, in blue felt tip by Mick Jagger. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

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606. Rolling Stones: Ronnie Wood. Su-

perb color limited edition 35 x 24 lithograph entitled ‘Conversation Piece,’ numbered 193/290, signed in the lower border in pencil by Wood. The wonderful piece depicts the Rolling Stones—Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, and Charlie Watts—jamming together in studio, with Richards snuffing out a cigarette in the foreground. Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 45 x 34. In very fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Scream Art. Starting Bid $200

607. Rolling Stones: Ronnie Wood. Impressive

limited edition screenprint entitled ‘Elvis I’ by Rolling Stone guitarist and artist Ron Wood, numbered 140/150, 21.75 x 30, signed in the bottom right in white pencil, “Ronnie Wood.”

The appealing artwork shows nine images of music icon Elvis Presley in a ‘pop art’ Andy Warhol style. Mounted and framed to an overall size of 34 x 41. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

609. Tom Waits Handwritten Lyrics. Handwritten

lyrics by Tom Waits for his song ‘I’ll Shoot the Moon,’ one page, 8 x 10.5, consisting of the first few words of several different lines in the song. In full: “I’ll shoot the moon / I’ll be the pennies on… / I want to take you out to / Here is a red rose ribbon for / I’ll shoot the moon— / I’ll shoot the moon for you / A vulture circles over / I’ll be the flowers after / I want to build a nest in / I want to kiss you and / never.” Suede-matted and framed with a photo of Waits in concert to an overall size of 23.25 x 16.75.

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

608. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble.

Couldn’t Stand the Weather album by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Jonathan, All the Bess with your music!

Stevie Ray Vaughan,” “Tommy Shannon,” and “Chris Layton.” In fine condition, with some light edgewear. The record is not included. Starting Bid $200

Moon jams with Zeppelin and others at Roy Harper’s 1974 Valentine’s Day showcase 610. The Who: Keith Moon. Scarce manuscript DS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, February 14, 1974. Rights agreement between concert promoter Ian Tilbury and Keith Moon, which reads: “Rec’d from Ian Tilbury the sum of Five Hundred Pounds for the services of Mr. Keith Moon in respect of recording performance at the rainbow Theatre on the above date and for the right to use Mr. Moon’s name on any product marketed as a result of this recording. This includes trade press announcements, pre record publicity, record cover credits and all advertising appertaining to the above.” Signed at the conclusion in blue ink by both Moon and Tilbury, with both adding their initials to an amendment to center of contract. In fine condition.

A host of English rock royalty joined Roy Harper on stage for his 1974 Valentine’s Day concert at London’s Rainbow Theatre. Notables included Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, Ronnie Lane of Faces, and Keith Moon of The Who. The live jam was captured on Roy Harper’s album, Flashes From the Archives of Oblivion, which featured Page playing guitar for half of the live tracks. An amusing section of a press review from the show: ‘A curtain rose; a massive platform was wheeled forward with a monster white drum kit and several stacks of amps twinkling and ready.

Harper’s son Nicky, a groover of six, took possession of a mike and started swapping ‘knock-knock’ jokes with Keith Moon, who soon realized the futility of trying to better a funky six-year-old and sought consolation by flailing into his kit like an extremely angry spastic whirlwind.’ Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from Tracks and PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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611. The Who: Keith Moon. Wonderful ballpoint signature and inscription,

“The Who, To Maggie, All the best, Keith Moon,” on the reverse of a 6.25 x 3.25 check from National Westminster Bank Limited. In very good condition, with light overall creasing, three vertical folds, and stains at the bottom “from spilt curry.”

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter from the original owner: “The Who were playing at the New Theatre, Oxford on 6th May 1974 and I was due to go and see them with a group of friends. Unfortunately, I couldn’t go to the concert because I was in Churchill hospital having an operation. My friends went to the gig and afterwards went on to Uddins Manzil restaurant on Walton Street. Keith Moon was there!

My friends explained that I has missed the concert and asked him for this autograph. The only paper they had was my friend Christabel’s cheque book. He signed the back of the cheque, but unfortunately the table was a bit messy and the marks on the cheque are from spilt curry!” Starting Bid $200

612. The Clash. CBS Records 45 RPM single record sleeve for ‘The Call

Up / Stop the World,’ signed on the front in various inks by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Topper Headon, and Paul Simonon. In fine condition, with light creasing and edgewear. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

A horrific gift for Dee Dee— “Gabba–gabba–hey! Best, Stephen King” 613. Dee Dee Ramone’s The Plant Chapbook Signed by Stephen King. Rare and

sought-after signed chapbook: The Plant. First limited edition, numbered 161/200. Bangor, Maine: Philtrum Press, 1982. Softcover, 6.75 x 9.75, 32 pages. Signed and inscribed on the opening flyleaf in black ink, “For Dee Dee Ramone—Gabba– gabba–hey! Best, Stephen King, 1/13/83.” In fine condition. King wrote a few parts of The Plant and sent them out as chapbooks to his friends, instead of Christmas cards, in 1982, 1983, and 1985.

Philtrum Press produced three installments before the story was shelved, with the original editions now regarded as hugely desirable collector’s items. The Ramones, one of King’s favorite bands, have been inextricably linked with the author since the band wrote the title song for the 1989 film Pet Sematary, with ‘Sheena Is a Punk Rocker’ also heard during the film. Additionally, King’s 1983 novel for Pet Sematary makes reference to the punk rockers near the end of Chapter 11—’Louis turned on the radio and dialed until he found the Ramones belting out ‘Rockaway Beach.’ He turned it up and sang along—not well but with lusty enjoyment.’ A fantastic union of punk rock and horror royalty. From the personal collection of Vera Ramone King. Starting Bid $300

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A golden gift to Dee Dee from his wife

615. Dee Dee Ramone’s Creepshow Book Signed

by Stephen King. Signed

graphic novel: Stephen King’s Creepshow. First edition, first printing. NY: Plume Books, 1982. Softcover, 8.25 x 10.75, 64 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page in black felt tip, “For Dee Dee— Thanks! Steve King, 11/15/82.”

In very good to fine condition, with dampstaining to the bottoms of the pages, and associated light warping to the book. From the personal collection of Vera Ramone King. Starting Bid $200

616. Dee Dee Ramone’s Gold Rope Rap Chain. Rare 614. Dee Dee Ramone’s Gold Movado Watch. Attractive 14k gold Movado wrist watch given to Dee Dee Ramone by his wife Vera in the late 1980s/early 1990s. The watch features a black face and is engraved on the case back: “To Dee Dee, Love Vera.” In fine condition, with some slight scuffing to bracelet. Accompanied by a jewelry appraisal sheet that lists a replacement value of $1,250. From the personal collection of Vera Ramone King. Starting Bid $200

14k gold-plated ‘rap chain’ worn

by Dee Dee Ramone on the front cover of his 1989 hip-hop album Standing in the Spotlight, a record released under the rap moniker Dee Dee King. The chain approximately measures 30˝ in length. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Vera Ramone King. Starting Bid $200

“I could not teach you how to love yourself”—Madonna’s lyrics for an unreleased song 617. Madonna. Handwritten lyrics by Madonna for an unreleased song, one page, 7.5 x 10.5, no date. In part: “I always thought of you as a lost angel / but you were lost in more ways than I knew / you started out as my lovely stranger / and into deception you grew… / who robbed you of your self esteem / who told you that you couldn’t dream / didn’t anyone ever tell you / you were good / and the only one that’s understood? / I tried to give you everything I had / but everything that’s good has turned to bad / I taught you how to love me / but I could not teach you how to love yourself.” In fine condition, with a small stain to the center. Starting Bid $200

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618. Dee Dee Ramone’s Misfits T-Shirt. Sought-after

black Misfits t-shirt with cut off sleeves, personally-owned and -worn by Dee Dee Ramone, the original and longtime bassplayer for punk rock legends The Ramones. The shirt, likely size small or medium, features the iconic skull logo of the horror punk group. In fine condition, with expected wear. From the personal collection of Vera Ramone King. Starting Bid $200

619. Dee Dee Ramone’s Pinhead T-Shirt. Very desirable off-white Zippy the Pinhead t-shirt with cut off sleeves, personally-owned and -worn by Dee Dee Ramone, the original and longtime bass-player for punk rock legends The Ramones.

The shirt, size medium 38-40, features the Bill Griffith comic strip character saying “Yow” with text below reading: “I Am Having Fun.” Also included is a Zippy Stories comic book, which also belonged to Dee Dee Ramone. In fine condition, with some scattered stains from wear. From the personal collection of Vera Ramone King. Starting Bid $200

Rap lyrics from Dee Dee King’s solo album, Standing in the Spotlight (3 total pages) 620. Dee Dee Ramone’s Handwritten Lyrics for ‘I Want What I Want When I Want It’. Handwritten lyrics by

Dee Dee Ramone for the song ‘I Want What I Want When I Want It,’ the final track from the album Standing in the Spotlight, the first solo studio album by Dee Dee Ramone released under the rap moniker Dee Dee King. The unsigned lyrics are penned in blue ballpoint on three 8 x 10.5 notebook pages, and read, in full (grammar and spelling retained): “I was lacen up / my Converse sneakers / Mr Magic / blasten out the speakers / its midnight / and the sun is down / I can do the funky strut / as good as James Brown / I bow to the house / as I win another trophy / I am the man in the spotlight / every body loves me / and I am a hip hop fiend / I am the badest rapper in Whitestone Queens / well I am not afraid to advertise / I am way ahead of those other guys / those rookie MC’s / rocken the mike / busten out rymes / that people dont like / cause they all sound / like every one else / to have your own style / you gotta be your self / theres no sence / being a copy cat / no one wants to here / rappers like that / you wont make it / to the hall of fame / if those lyrics you write / are considered lame / I am the cut creator / the master of rap / when I strut down the street / home boys tip there hat / they stand there amased / they say there he is / the number one rapper / in all of show bis / the Funky man / is here to stay / he blowe those other / rappers away.” The lyric pages are stapled together. In fine condition, with a few small stains. From the personal collection of Vera Ramone King. Starting Bid $200

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2pac and his new wife, signed at the Clinton Correctional Facility 621. Tupac Shakur. Extremely rare color glossy 3.5 x 4.25 Polaroid photo of Tupac Shakur posing with his wife, Keisha Morris, taken shortly after the couple were married inside Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York, on April 29, 1995, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ballpoint, “2 Carmela & Anthony our inspiration To Be patient & loving. U R great friends we wish u much success & Happiness As We take each day with the next, 2PAC,” with Shakur signing again in the upper border, “Keisha & Tupac.” The photo is also signed in the right border by Shakur’s wife. Notation on reverse dates the photo to April 30, 1995. Consignor notes that the recipients of the photo were Anthony Viserto, a friend and fellow inmate at Clinton Correctional Facility, and his wife Carmella. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificates of authenticity from Tracks and the original recipient.

Following his sexual assault conviction, Shakur was incarcerated in Dannemora for nine months before being released on October 12, 1995.

Despite his detainment, he continued to stay busy—he married his longtime girlfriend Keisha Morris on April 4th, and his album Me Against the World became a bestseller, making him the first artist to have a number one album on the Billboard 200 while in prison. A remarkably intimate depiction of Shakur, who remains exceedingly rare in any format; this is the second signed photo of the influential rapper and actor we have ever offered. Starting Bid $500

One of Tupac’s last autographs 622. Tupac Shakur. Rare felt tip signature, “Peace, 2Pac,” on a white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. The consignor notes that Tupac signed this while leaving the Essex House hotel in New York for rehearsals for the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards, held at Radio City Music Hall on September 4, 1996. The show marked Tupac Shakur’s last public appearance before being fatally shot on September 7th—making this one of his last autographs.

Starting Bid $200

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625. Louis Armstrong

626. Dave Brubeck

629. Jazz

630. Jazz Legends

632. B. B. King

633. B. B. King

634. Velma Middleton

636. Cole Porter and Ella Fitzgerald Starting Bid $200

637. Max Roach

623. Rudolf Friml

624. Bruno Walter

627. Miles Davis and Cab Calloway

628. John Lee Hooker Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

631. B. B. King

635. Cole Porter

Starting Bid $200

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638. Rodgers and Hammerstein Starting Bid $200

639. Hazel Scott

640. Muddy Waters

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

641. Joe Williams Starting Bid $200

643. James Taylor

Starting Bid $200

646. Beatles

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

648. Beatles: Paul McCartney Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

644. Aerosmith: Steven Tyler

Starting Bid $200

645. Aerosmith

642. Willie Nelson

649. Big Brother and the Holding Company Starting Bid $200

647. Beatles: Best and White Starting Bid $200

650. Black Sabbath Starting Bid $200

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651. Blondie: Harry and Stein Starting Bid $200

652. David Bowie Starting Bid $200

655. Chris Cornell Starting Bid $200

658. Bob Dylan Starting Bid $200

661. Peter Frampton Starting Bid $200

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659. The Everly Brothers Starting Bid $200

662. Bill Haley

Starting Bid $200

653. The Charlatans and Buddy Guy

654. Eric Clapton

656. The Doors

657. The Doors: Ray Manzarek

Starting Bid $200

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660. Aretha Franklin Starting Bid $200

663. Billy Idol

Starting Bid $200

664. INXS 1988 Kick World Tour Poster Starting Bid $200

665. INXS: Michael Hutchence Starting Bid $100

666. Elton John

Starting Bid $200

669. Korn

670. Led Zeppelin: John Paul Jones

672. Little Richard

673. Meat Loaf

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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676. Moody Blues: Michael Lang Starting Bid $200

667. KISS

Starting Bid $200

668. KISS

Starting Bid $200

671. Arthur Lee Starting Bid $200

674. The Monkees

675. Moody Blues

677. Van Morrison

678. Morrissey

Starting Bid $200

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679. Les Paul

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

680. Les Paul

681. Carl Perkins

682. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

683. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

684. Pink Floyd: Roger Water

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

685. Elvis Presley Starting Bid $200

688. Prince U-Matic Tape of 1990 Nude Tour Footage Starting Bid $200

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689. Quicksilver Messenger Service Starting Bid $200

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686. Elvis Presley

687. Elvis Presley

690. R.E.M.

691. Radiohead

Starting Bid $200

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692. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Programs Starting Bid $200

693. Rolling Stones: Jagger and Richards Starting Bid $200

696. Sam and Dave Starting Bid $200

698. Scorpions Starting Bid $200

699. The Smiths Starting Bid $200

702. Ten Years After Starting Bid $200

694. Roxy Music Starting Bid $200

695. RSO Red Bull Cookie Jar Starting Bid $200

697. Siouxsie and the Banshees Starting Bid $200

700. Bruce Springsteen

701. The Temptations Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

703. Toto

Starting Bid $200

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704. Traffic

Starting Bid $200

705. U2

Starting Bid $200

706. U2

Starting Bid $200

707. U2: Bono Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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709. Yes

710. New York Dolls

711. The Clash

712. Sex Pistols

713. Andy Gibb Tour Jacket Starting Bid $200

708. The Yardbirds

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

714. Janet Jackson Tour Jacket Starting Bid $200

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715. Lady Gaga Starting Bid $100

716. Madonna

Starting Bid $200

entertainment

717. Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Paramount, 1962). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Film adaptation of Truman Capote’s novella, starring Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, and Patricia Neal. Featuring fabulous artwork by acclaimed poster artist Robert McGinnis, this desirable poster depicts Hepburn as the iconic Holly Golightly. Folded and in fine condition, with expected intersecting storage folds. Original posters from this film are among the most avidly collected in cinema, and few are in such exceptional condition as this vivid example. Starting Bid $500

718. George Cukor. ALS by Cukor, playfully signed “Thomas A.

Edison, who only slept 3 hours a night,” two pages both sides, 6.25 x 7.75, Savoy Hotel London letterhead, September 11, 1962. Letter to Irene Burns, written while he was casting for his upcoming film My Fair Lady. In part: “I’m waiting for Cecil Beaton and Gene. We are going to see Covent Garden—not the opera but the market in operation. What I do for my art! All is forgiven. I had your letter yesterday and happy I was, too…I had supper with Peter O’Toole last night, his wife, his agent. He is it, Henry Higgins. He’s handsome, alive, romantic and is I’m told a great—I don’t use the word lightly, great actor…he’s the best Shaw actor in the word—no idle boast—others agree. He sings, he is musical—what are we waiting for? They left me at three A.M.—3 hours sleep—oy!! I’ll crawl into bed before I start my duties today…I saw ‘My Fair Lady’ last night—disgraceful—I’m not sure which was worse—here or New York—no resemblance to the original production but the audience swooned.” In fine condition. Although Peter O’Toole was originally under consideration for the role of Henry Higgins in Cukor’s screen version of My Fair Lady, the role ultimately went to Rex Harrison. Starring Audrey Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle, Cukor’s version was critically acclaimed and went on to win eight Oscars. Starting Bid $200

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719. James Dean. The Chase National Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by James Dean, pay-

able to Hartford U–Drive System for $100, April 9, 1954, with Dean adding “car deposit” in the lower left. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

720. Greta Garbo.

Magnificent vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.25 first generation doubleweight portrait of Greta Garbo by acclaimed Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer photographer Clarence Sinclair Bull, with the lower right bearing his studio blindstamp. Reverse features a Bull/MGM credit stamp, which is numbered “B–3584.” In fine condition. From the estate of Greta Garbo. Starting Bid $200

721. Judy Garland. Lovely vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 studio photo of Garland holding a flowered tree branch, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Cassey, sincerely, Judy Garland.” In fine condition, with a light surface stain, visible at an angle, that slightly impinges on her forehead. Starting Bid $200

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722. [Jean Harlow.]

Very desirable vintage mattefinish 10 x 13 glamour photo of Harlow in a gorgeous reclined pose by esteemed Hollywood photographer George Hurrell, signed and inscribed in bold fountain pen, “To J. McEldowney, with my kindest wishes, Cordially, Jean Harlow.” Reverse bears a Hurrell/MGM credit stamp. In fine condition, with a few small creases. Floristturned-movie producer J. Kenneth McEldowney owned a chain of floral shops that provided flowers to the first Academy Awards ceremony. After a disappointing movie-going experience, McEldowney decided to make his own film, the result being the 1951 romantic drama The River, the first Technicolor film ever made in India. When Harlow tragically died at the age of 26, it was McEldowney who supplied the flowers for her funeral. Starting Bid $200

725. Audrey Hepburn. TLS signed

723. Jean Harlow.

Scarce original semiglossy 11 x 14 silver gelatin photo of Jean Harlow looking over her shoulder in a beautiful close-up pose. In fine condition, with a couple small creases. Starting Bid $200

724. Audrey Hepburn. Un-

common mattefinish 11.75 x 9.5 photo of Hepburn wearing a hennin-style hat as Gabrielle Simpson in the 1964 romantic comedy Paris When It Sizzles, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “Pour Monique, Merci, Audrey Hepburn.” In very good to fine condition, with edge rippling and scattered creasing. Starting Bid $200

“Audrey,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, June 28, 1955. Letter to Renee Heimer in London, written from Vigna St. Antonio, Cecchina, Rome. In part: “I don’t have to tell you how happy I am to have Barbara with us. Needless to say she is once again doing wonderful wonders with my short hair (although I am growing it now for the picture). Although we have not started shooting yet, we have been vigorously preparing for it, and it is all most exciting and enjoyable. I am so happy about everything, especially with the fact that Mel and I are in the picture together and do not have to be separated by our work.” Intersecting folds (a horizontal fold passing through her signature), scattered creases, and a few chips to edges, otherwise fine condition.

Hepburn was in Rome to film the first English-language adaptation of Tolstoy’s epic War and Peace, which was condensed to focus primarily on her character, Natasha Rostova. This was the only film in which Hepburn co-starred with her thenhusband, Mel Ferrer, who played a leading role as Prince Andrei Bolkonsky. She also comments on her famous short haircut from the previous year’s smash hit Sabrina—one of the most iconic pixie haircuts of all-time. Excellent content from an important time in her career. Starting Bid $200

727. Katharine Hepburn. Vintage

matte-finish 9.5 x 12 studio portrait of Katharine Hepburn

by Clarence Sinclair Bull, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Phil, affectionately, Katharine.”

Reverse bears an MGM stamp crediting the photo to Bull. In fine condition, with trimmed edges, and a small crease to the lower left corner tip.

726. Audrey Hepburn.

Beautiful vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Hepburn on horseback, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mario, best wishes, Audrey Hepburn.”

In fine condition, with slight brushing to the signature.

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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728. Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine. Lovely

matte-finish 8 x 10.25 photo of Hepburn and MacLaine in the 1961 film The Children’s Hour, signed in black felt tip, “Love! Shirley MacLaine” and “Love, Audrey Hepburn.” In very fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

730. Alfred Hitchcock. TLS

signed “Alfred J. Hitchcock,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions, Inc. letterhead, August 10, 1965.

Letter to Margaret McCall of the Music and Arts Department at the British Broadcasting Corporation, in full: “I would be delighted to participate in your interview program. When will Mr. Malcolm Muggeridge arrive in Los Angeles for this special interview? If you will give me the date, I will make myself available to him.” In very good to fine condition, with edge toning, two file holes, and staple-related loss to the upper left corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

729. High Noon Brightly

colored original 27.25 x 41 United Artists one sheet movie poster for the classic 1952 Western film High Noon, with artwork featuring a large image of Gary Cooper as Marshal Will Kane with a raised pistol, the vertical yellow border showing the dangerous Miller gang with guns drawn, and bold upper text reading: “The story of a man who was too proud to run!” The lower portion features artwork of Lloyd Bridges and Katy Jurado, with credits and copyright text below. Rolled, linen-backed to a slightly larger size, and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

732. Steve McQueen. DS, signed

“Steven T. McQueen,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 13, 1962.

A waiver of notice and consent to the holding of a regular meeting by the board of directors of Solar Productions, Inc., for the purpose of electing officers and conducting other business. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by McQueen, and countersigned by Robert J. Schiller and McQueen’s first wife, Neile Adams. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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731. Bela Lugosi. Highly sought-after glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a few scattered small surface creases, and some emulsion irregularity to the lower right corner area. Autographed photos of Lugosi in his most iconic and terrifying role remain quite scarce, with this particular example all the more rare and desirable for its larger than typically seen size. Starting Bid $200

Desperate letter from Monroe to Lee Strasberg— “As you know, for years I have been struggling to find some emotional security with little success, for many different reasons” 733. Marilyn Monroe. TLS signed “Marilyn,” two pages, 8.5

x 11, December 19, 1961. Letter to mentor and acting instructor Lee Strasberg, in full: “This is an important personal letter and please don’t start to read it until you have the time to give it your careful thought. This letter concerns my future plans and therefore concerns yours as well since my future development as an artist is based on our working together. All this is an introduction; let me outline the recent events, my ideas and my suggestions.

As you know, for years I have been struggling to find some emotional security with little success, for many different reasons.

Only in the last several months, as you detected, do I seem to have made a modest beginning. It is true that my treatment with Dr. Greenson has had its ups and downs, as you know.

However, my overall progress is such that I have hopes of finally establishing a piece of ground for myself to stand on, instead of the quicksand I have always been in. But Dr. Greenson agrees with you, that for me to live decently and productively, I must work! And work means not merely performing professionally, but to study and truly devote myself. My work is the only trustworthy hope I have. And here, Lee, is where you come in. To me, work and Lee Strasberg are synonymous. I do not want to be presumptuous in expecting you to come out here for me alone. I have contacted Marlon on this subject and he seems to be quite interested, despite the fact that he is in the process of finishing a movie. I shall talk with him more thoroughly in a day or two.

Furthermore, and this must be kept confidential for the time being, my attorneys and I are planning to set up and [sic] independent production unit, in which we have envisaged an important position for you. This is still in the formative phase, but I am thinking of you in some consultative position or in whatever way you might see fit. I know you will want enough freedom to pursue your teaching and any other private interests you might want to follow. Though I am committed to my analysis, as painful as it is, I cannot definitively decide, until I hear from you, because without working with you only half of me is functioning. Therefore, I must know under what condition you might consider coming out here and even settling here.

I know this might sound quite fantastic, but if you add up all the possible advantages it should be quite a rewarding venture.

I mean not only for Marlon and me—but for others. This independent production unit will also be making pictures without me—this is even required for legal reasons. This will offer an opportunity for Susan if she should be interested and perhaps even for Johnny. And Paula would have a great many opportunities for coaching. As for you, Lee, I still have the dream of you some day directing me in a film! I know this is a big step to take, but I have the wish that you might realize out here some of the incomplete hopes that were perhaps not fulfilled for you, like Lincoln Center, etc.

So I don’t know how else to persuade you. I need you to study with and I am not alone in this. I want to do everything in my power to get you to come out—within reason—as long as it is to your advantage as well as mine. So, Lee, please think this over carefully; this is an awfully important time of my life and since you mentioned on the phone that you too felt things were unsettled, I have dared to hope. I have meetings set up with Marlon and also with my attorneys and will phone you if there are any important new developments. Otherwise, please get in touch with me.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $2500

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Amazing handwritten letter of apology from Marilyn, informing troops in Greenland of her USO cancellation

734. Marilyn Monroe. Exceedingly rare ALS from Marilyn Monroe, two pages, 8.25 x 10.75, circa 1954. Letter to “the Men of the Thule air base, Greenland,” in full (spelling and grammar retained): “Mr. Secretary Talbot had done me the honor to say he would bring you my message. I’m a lot more disappointed than you are that I can’t be there with you this New Years. But the fact is I’m sick and my doctor won’t let me go, but as soon as I’m able I’ll be there any time you can persuade Secretary Talbot to give me a seat in a plane, to do a show for you, to meet you all and to tell you I think your the best men in the world. I love you all. Happy New Year.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 21 x 14.25. In very good to fine condition, with creasing, intersecting folds (trivial loss at central fold intersections), and light staining to the right edges. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Monroe was scheduled to accompany Bob Hope and William Holden on a USO Christmas performance at the U.S. Air Force base in Thule, Greenland in late 1954. However, illness ultimately forced her to cancel her appearance and Monroe was replaced by Swedish starlet Anita Ekberg, whose career skyrocketed when the show premiered on television soon thereafter.

A magnificent handwritten letter of apology to American troops, written by Monroe between her breakout role in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and her classic performance in The Seven Year Itch. Starting Bid $1000

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Exquisite early portrait of Marilyn

735. Marilyn Monroe. Beautiful vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Monroe in a glamorous early pose, signed and inscribed

in fountain pen, “To Lois McCann, Best Wishes Always, Marilyn Monroe.� In very good to fine condition, with a light crease to the upper right background area, and some small stains (two tiny stains to her face, and several more on her shoulder and arm). Starting Bid $1000

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SOLD WITH COPYRIGHT!

Remarkable archive of nearly 200 negatives of Marilyn Monroe shot during the production of Niagara

More images available online at www.RRAuction.com 736. Marilyn Monroe. Extraordinary archive of 227 photo-

graphic negatives taken by Canadian journalist and photographer Jock Carroll in 1952 while Marilyn Monroe was shooting the film noir thriller Niagara. Of the 227 images in the archive, 198 of them depict Marilyn Monroe—others are of sets, scenery, Niagara Falls, and so on. Most importantly, the copyright to these images conveys with the sale of the negatives: when Jock Carroll left Weekend Magazine, copyright to all his photographs was signed over to him. Later, Carroll signed over copyright to his son, Angus Carroll, who holds it now and will grant it to the purchaser. This would give the buyer the right to print and sell copies, although commercial use would require permission from the estate of Marilyn Monroe.

Jock Carroll’s wonderful pictures of Marilyn aptly capture her youthful beauty during this early stage of her career—Niagara was her very first top-billed role, and made her a household Hollywood name. In these images, the 26-year-old blonde starlet undulates between sexy and wholesome, playful and serious, coy and daring. In private, she lies in her hotel bed, bare-shouldered, script propped in her hands. She does her hair and makeup. Laughs, drinks, talks on the phone. On set, she takes direction from director Henry Hathaway and sits alongside co-star Joseph Cotten. She smiles for the camera—hair coiffed, hips swiveled—and overlooks mighty Niagara Falls, standing on the precipice of stardom.

Nineteen of these negatives were published in the 1996 book Marilyn: The Niagara Photographs by Jock Carroll. This archive is what remains of Carroll’s inventory from the Niagara photo sessions, after many of the negatives were sold by Christie’s in 2000–2001.

The archive breaks down as follows: (19) 55mm medium format color positive transparencies (17 showing Marilyn) (32) 55mm medium format black-and-white negatives (28 showing Marilyn) (176) 35mm black-and-white negatives (153 showing Marilyn) The medium format color photographs are especially dynamic, and include seven outstanding, well-composed portraits of Marilyn Monroe. The negatives are well-organized in binders (most negatives with corresponding modern contact prints), and are accompanied by an original issue of the Weekend Picture Magazine featuring one of Carroll’s color images on the cover, and a first edition of Carroll’s 1996 book, Marilyn: The Niagara Photographs. The book has a brief essay by Carroll about the assignment, followed by full-page images interspersed with quotes and observations from his interview notes. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $1000

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737. Marilyn Monroe. Colonial Trust Company check, 6 x 2.5,

filled out in type and signed in bold red ballpoint by Marilyn Monroe, payable to her maid Ida Mae Zanders for $231.09, October 10, 1958. Cloth-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 12.5 x 18.75. In fine condition, with some soiling to the cloth matting. At this time, production was under way on Billy Wilder’s Some Like It Hot, which marked Monroe’s return to Hollywood after an 18-month hiatus. Starting Bid $500

738. Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn Monroe’s personally-

owned copper cookware chafing dish set, including the chafing tray stand and cover both marked “Bazar Francais, New York, ‘666,’” and two handled copper cooking instruments. In overall very good to fine condition, with various dings, dents, and expected signs of use; the bottom chafing tray is missing (not noticeable when covered), as it was not included in the original sale. This piece looks identical to one seen in photographs of the interior of Marilyn’s home in in Brentwood, California. Provenance: Part of Lot 116, Marilyn Monroe Auction - Property From The Collection of David Gainsborough-Roberts, The Estate of Lee Strasberg, and Déjà vu, Julien’s, November 17, 2016. For pots from the same set, see: Lot 401, The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe, Christie’s, New York, Sale No. 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999.. Starting Bid $200

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739. Monty Python. Super desirable signed book: The Brand New Monty Python Bok. London: Methuen Publishing, 1973.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.75 x 11.25. Signed and inscribed on the front pastedown and first free end page in ink or felt tip by the six members of Monty Python: “Dear John, Hope you have a lot more fun pulling your focus, love, Eric Idle,” “John, Many thanks to the finest smoke-focusser it has ever been my pleasure to get ratty with. Sorry—and thanks, love, John Cleese (Tim the some one),” “John—well pulled, with love & thanks, Michael Palin, PS. Has your jackdaw got my room key?,” “No, I have, Graham Chapman,” “John, you are a wonderful person—Love, Terry J., I mean it,” and “Thanks John, Terry G.,” who adds a humorous sketch of the recipient carrying a large bird; the Gilliam sketch and signature is below the mock ‘Ferndean School Library’ book card. In fine condition, with some wear to the dust jacket, including a missing upper right corner, and creasing to the faux library slip on the first free end page.

Accompanied by a full letter of provenance from John Wellard, a former cameraman for Monty Python, which reads: “I worked as part of the camera crew on ‘The Grail.’ After filming finished we were presented with this book containing personalized messages from the Pythons. The cartoon by Terry Gilliam refers to my receiving a young jackdaw during the shooting of the sequence where the historian is dispatched by the mounted knight. The bird flourished and with the help of Graham Chapman and Terry Jones I was able to smuggle it onto the Edinburgh to Heathrow shuttle flight home.” Also included are two images of Wellard behind the camera on the set of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, a dinner menu from the film’s production, and a copy of the Faversham Eye newspaper containing an article that details Wellard’s unfounded and bizarre arrest in March 2015. Starting Bid $200

740. Frank Sinatra. Handsome vin-

tage 8.25 x 10 photo of Sinatra as a young crooner, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ginger, with fond regards, Frank Sinatra.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Starting Bid $200

741. Frank Sinatra.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Sinatra standing and speaking with columnist Walter Winchell, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Dear Sam— You’re my Boy, Frank Sinatra.” Reverse bears a Bill Mark credit stamp. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, and an emulsion tear to the right edge. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 133

743. Star Trek. Original typed Star Trek production docu-

ment, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 14, 1966, headed: “Shooting Order for Takeoff & Landing: Shuttlecraft with U.S.S. Enterprise.” The document reads: “Shot: Open end toward the rear & flight deck doors. Take-Off: Shuttlecraft on turntable facing rear—Slowly moves down deck (away from camera, toward doors). Doors open as Shuttlecraft gets near. Stop Camera— Hook Up Wires—Start Camera—Fly ship off aft deck—Close doors—Stop. Arrival: Shot as above—Doors are closed—Doors open, ship flies in and lands on aft end of deck—Stop Camera—Unhook Wires—Start Camera—Ship moves slowly up deck toward camera, as doors close in background. Ship pulls up onto turntable which rotates at 180 degrees, so that ship (the Shuttlecraft) faces rear again. Stop.” In fine condition. A fascinating piece describing in detail the sequence for shooting a Star Trek spacecraft scene. Starting Bid $200

744.

Star Trek: Matt Jefferies.

American aviation and mechanical artist, set designer, and writer (1921–2003) remembered for his work on Star Trek, which included the designs for many of the original sets and props such as the Starship Enterprise, bridge, and sick bay. Two items: a remarkable original full-page concept sketch of a Klingon spaceship accomplished in felt tip by Matt Jefferies on a white 11 x 8.5 sheet, signed in the lower corner, “Jefferies”; and an original carbon copy of a memo issued

by Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry to Robert H. Justman (with Jefferies listed as one of the “cc” recipients), one page, 8.5 x 11, Desilu Productions letterhead, April 6, 1966, with the subject: “Spaceship Model.” In full: “There is in my office a sketch from Anderson Company of the revamped spaceship. You can examine it at any time convenient. Would like your comments on: a. Does this include everything we feel we must do? b. Cost of specific items. c. Entire cost as it relates to our series.” In fine condition. A superb pairing of original pre-production materials associated with the innovative show’s memorable spaceships. Starting Bid $200

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745. Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry. Original unsigned carbon copy memo issued by Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry to Robert H. Justman, four pages, 8.5 x 11, Desilu Productions letterhead, April 7, 1966, with the subject: “Spaceship Model.” Roddenberry lists changes to be made to a spaceship model, detailing modifications to “ball power nodules on front of the twin nacelles,” “filigreed panels,” “rounded domes on rear of twin nacelle pods,” “handles on twin nacelle pods,” “bridge dome,” “additional lighted windows on ship,” and “light source inside of both pods.” He also comments on lighting, camera speed, schedules, budgeting, and other important productions matters. This historic document reveals Roddenberry’s meticulous attention to detail, from the artful creation of spacecraft models to the audience’s ultimate perception of the product: “This U.S.S. Enterprise is terribly important to us—if the audience doesn’t not believe it, they are not going to believe a multimillion dollar series investment.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

746. Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry. Typed memo signed “Gene R.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Desilu Productions letterhead, May 24, 1966, sent to Star Trek set designer Matt Jefferies, with the subject: “Large Enterprise Interior.” In full: “Much pleased with our Enterprise sets, Matt. Now, however, we will shortly be getting two scripts which call for other Enterprise sets. Referring now specifically to the need for the ‘Engineering Deck’ or ‘Engine Room,’ we should definitely think in terms of creating an illusion of a room of considerable size. We’ve got a huge ship and I definitely feel the audience will ultimately be disappointed if they are not taken occasionally into a set or sets with some feeling of vastness. Some areas of considerable spaciousness would only be logical within a vessel of these dimensions. Perhaps some of this can be done in cohort with Anderson Company, letting them create the extra space with some form of optical matte. Let’s discuss it ourselves, then with them. Also suggest we consider having somewhere on the ship a large port, possible overhead, which uses an Anderson painting or something to give us a view of the ship’s nacelles thousands of feet long and hundreds of feet over our heads.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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747. Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry. Important early typed memo signed “Gene R.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Desilu Productions letterhead, August 25, 1964, sent to the production designer for Star Trek’s pilot, Pato Guzman, with the subject: “U.S.S. Enterprise Controls & Instrumentation.” In full: “It seems to me likely that design of controls, dials, instruments, etc. aboard our spaceship, particularly the complex ‘three dimensional’ ones which our scientist friends insist would be there, necessitates we locate some hopefully near-genius gadgeteer and electrician and jack of all trades here at Desilu who can augment out speculation and sketching with some idea of what he can accomplish with batteries, lights, wires, plastics, etc. For example, going on an instrument I saw yesterday at North American Advanced Space Research Center, is there some way to construct a plain revolving globe on which flicker on and off various small lights, lighted path progressions, projected course lines, etc.? The point being, although neither you nor I may see this as possible or within our budget limits, a highly inventive and mechanically-minded person may know of fairly simple ways to accomplish it.” In fine condition. A significant piece of Star Trek history, outlining some of the technical challenges that Roddenberry faced in the nascent days of the iconic television series. Starting Bid $200

748. Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry. Un-

signed carbon copy of a typed letter by Gene Roddenberry, two pages, 8.5 x 11, April 24, 1967.

Roddenberry writes to Donald J. Beebe of AMT Corporation, discussing the disappointing quality of a “Star Trek Model Kit” produced by his company.

In part: “As you know, I am a fan of AMT and did much to aim some of Desilu’s Star Trek business in your direction…I must be quite frank in telling you that I am most disappointed in the Star Trek Model Kit. I have professional model builders working for me on the show, experts with a considerable knowledge of the model kit market, and all of them tell me that the Star Trek kit is below par for your company and for the quality kit market in general. The boxing of it, particularly the art work and information on the outside of the box, was disappointing. None of the drama or excitement of star flight. Inside the box, instructions were meager…According to our model makers, various parts of the model do not fit together correctly…Can these things be remedied on a second issue of the kit? We are vitally interested since television audiences tend to charge a show by its merchandising and blame the show for mistakes there. We are more than willing to work with you, anxious to lend whatever creative talents we have to this joint enterprise.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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749. Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry. Unsigned carbon

copy memo issued by Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry to showrunner Gene Coon (several others listed as “cc” recipients), one page, 8.5 x 11, May 8, 1967, with the subject: “Star Trek Merchandising.” In full: “Would much appreciate getting from each of you a list of your ideas on what items seem to you to be good merchandising possibilities for Star Trek.

Also, any ideas you have for new items we might introduce into shows for merchandising potential.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

750. Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry. Unsigned carbon

copy memo issued by Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry to Robert Justman, one page, 8.5 x 11, Desilu Productions letterhead, April 19, 1967, with the subject: “Other Space Vessels.” In part: “Is it possible to combine several space vessels we may need for future episodes into one vessel model which can be slightly and easily changed in form? For example, it appears likely we’ll go ahead with ‘Charlie X’ which has the U.S.S. Enterprise rendezvousing in space with a trading vessel; we need a vessel for the enemy ship in Paul Schneider’s outline; we will need a vessel for ‘Mudd’s Women.’ I’m assuming that the vessel we’ll use in Jerry Sohl’s story must be so different that we can conjure up something relatively inexpensive there—the shining globe idea or something like that. Since this is vital to further examination of these stories and outlines, can you discuss it with Matt Jefferies and get me some kind of an answer soon?” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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752. Elizabeth Taylor. Eliza-

beth Taylor’s personally-owned vintage short-sleeve day dress

by I. Magnin & Co. The white linen blend dress features a zippered back, a bow to the collar, and pearloid buttons on the front. In overall fine condition.

Provenance: Icons and Idols, Julien’s Auctions, November 2013.

Starting Bid $200

753. Theatre and Royalty. Superb red leather-bound autograph album, 10.5 x 12.5, containing hundreds of signatures

from sundry guests, actors, musicians, and dignitaries who attended or performed at the Lyric Theatre in Westminster between 1979 and 2002. The autographs were obtained by Pauline McNally, a stage door receptionist at the theatre for over 20 years.

Notable signers include: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Prince Edward, Prince Andrew, Princess Margaret, Grace Kelly (as Grace de Monaco), Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Brian May, Ryan Adams (who adds a wonderful and rare self-portrait sketch), Judi Dench, John Hurt, Natasha Richardson, Kenneth Branagh, Pete Postlethwaite, Ian McKellen, Simon Callow, Billy Connolly, Bill Nighy, Andy Serkis, Joanna Lumley, Tracey Ullman, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Brian Glover, Dennis Waterman, Rupert Everett, Tom Courtenay, Amanda Redman, Rula Lenska, Peggy Ashcroft, Barbara Windsor, Richard Briers, and many more. In fine condition. A legitimate treasure trove of theatre and celebrity autographs. Starting Bid $200

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754. Three Stooges. DS, nineteen pages, 8.5 x 11, August 10, 1960. Agreement

between Chanford Productions and Comedy Three Productions, in which the latter agrees to lend “the services of Moe Howard, Joe DeRita and Larry Fine…in connection with the portrayal of the roles of ‘The Three Stooges’” for a motion picture “tentatively entitled ‘Snow White and the Three Stooges’” for the total sum of $75,000.

Signed on the last page in red ballpoint by Howard, and in black ballpoint by Fine and DeRita. Housed in its original legal folder. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA, three 20th Century Fox publicity photo stills from the 1961 film, a color laserprint photo of the film’s poster, and copies of 20th Century Fox starting cards for the three comedians, as well as a copy of a closing notice for DeRita. Starting Bid $200

755. Three Stooges: Moe Howard. ALS

signed “Moe,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Three Stooges letterhead, postmarked February 10, 1967. Letter to young fan Linda Dill, in part: “I’m delighted to know that you liked the material I sent you. I’m going to try and find you some squares or triangles of different colors of chiffon and perhaps I can find some lace to help dress some of your pretty dolls. I read the newspaper article regarding the unseasonable hot weather. I imagine you look real cute with your hair shorter. I personally like the T.V. shows that show interesting news and world events, also travel pictures along with some old picture that has my favorite actor or actress of which there are so few, and I like to watch Jackie Gleason’s show as he is an excellent comedian. I watch an occasional Western…We are planning to do a pilot for a travelogue series. It won’t be for some months though.” In fine condition. Accompanied by Howard’s original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

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756. Rudolph Valentino. Promissory note, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Rudolph Valentino, “R. Valentino,” payable to his attorney Louis H. Moos for $50, June 2, 1920. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy 8 x 10 photo of the silent screen icon and a photocopy of a letter from Moos to Valentino.

Starting Bid $200

Fully signed to prolific actor Leon Ames 757. The Waltons. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the entire cast of the Waltons, signed and inscribed in black felt tip to actor Leon Ames and his wife Christine Gossett, “To Leon & Chris, with love from ‘The Waltons,’ especially Grandma—Ellen [Corby],” “Love to Leon…

Will Geer, Grandpa Walton,” “Ellen Corby,” “Ralph Waite,” “Michael Learned,” “Jon Walmsley,” “Judy Norton,” “Richard Thomas,” “Erin Scott,” “David Harper,” “Mary McDonough,” and “Kami Cotler.” In very good to fine condition, with surface impressions from notations on the back, and a vertical crease which passes through the radio. An impressive combination from this classic 1970s TV show. Leon Ames collected over 150 screen credits throughout a lengthy Hollywood career. Starting Bid $200

758. John Wayne. Out-

standing vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of John Wayne in classic cowboy garb, signed and inscribed in felt tip to photographer David Sutton, “Dave—May there be many more years, Duke, 1978.” Also signed in the lower right corner by the photographer, “Sutton,” and bears a David Sutton credit stamp on the reverse.

In very good condition, with trimmed edges, overall creasing, and emulsion loss along Wayne’s hat band. Wayne was ill at the time he signed this, and would pass away in the following year. Starting Bid $200

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759. John Wayne.

America, Why I Love Her album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip to photographer David Sutton, “David—I like it—Hope you will feel the same, Duke, John Wayne, 1976”. In very good to fine condition, with wear along the spine edge. The record is included. Starting Bid $200

760. Actors and Actresses

761. Actors and Actresses

762. Actresses

763. Actresses

764. Pier Angeli

765. Robert Armstrong

766. Todd Armstrong

767. Fred Astaire

768. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers

769. Dan Aykroyd

770. Lauren Bacall

771. Lionel Barrymore

772. Batman

773. Batman: Val Kilmer Starting Bid $100

774. Clyde Beatty

775. Ingrid Bergman

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776. Ingrid Bergman

777. Sarah Bernhardt

778. Richard Boone

779. Edwin Booth

780. Charles Bronson

781. Mel Brooks Starting Bid $200

782. Edwin Brush Magic Show Poster

783. John Carradine

784. Chico and the Man Starting Bid $200

785. Rene Clair

786. Gary Cooper

787. Matt Damon

788. Larry David

789. Frank de Kova

790. The Dukes of Hazzard Starting Bid $200

791. Margaret Dumont

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792. Easy Rider

793. Federico Fellini

794. W. C. Fields

795. Peter Finch

796. Jay C. Flippen

797. Jodie Foster

798. Clark Gable

799. Clark Gable

800. William Gillette

801. Good Times

802. Betty Grable

803. Edmund Gwenn

804. Tom Hanks

805. Susan Hayward

806. Susan Hayward

807. James Bond: ‘You Only

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808. James Bond: ‘You Only Live Twice’ Subway Poster Starting Bid $200

809. James Bond: Andress and Eaton

810. James Bond: Richard Kiel

811. Grace Kelly

812. Emmett Kelly, Sr

813. Emmett Kelly, Sr

814. Patricia Laffan

815. Lillie Langtry

816. Laverne and Shirley Starting Bid $200

817. Laverne and Shirley Starting Bid $200

818. Sophia Loren Starting Bid $200

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820. Marilyn Monroe

821. Marilyn Monroe

822. Marilyn Monroe

823. Marilyn Monroe

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819. Tom Mix

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824. Marilyn Monroe

825. Marilyn Monroe

826. Marilyn Monroe

827. Marilyn Monroe

828. Marilyn Monroe

829. Marilyn Monroe

830. Marilyn Monroe

831. Marilyn Monroe

832. Marilyn Monroe

833. Marilyn Monroe

834. Marilyn Monroe

835. Marilyn Monroe

836. Mary Tyler Moore

837. Jim Murdock

838. Paul Newlan

839. Warren Oates

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840. Merle Oberon

841. Laurence Olivier

842. S. J. Perelman

843. Diana Rigg

844. Roy Rogers

845. Will Rogers

846. Robert Ryan Starting Bid $200

847. Scarface: Paul Shenar Starting Bid $200

848. Joseph Schildkraut Starting Bid $200

849. Jerry Seinfeld

850. Peter Sellers

851. Peter Sellers

852. Larry Semon

853. Star Wars

854. Elizabeth Taylor

855. Three Stooges: Joe DeRita Starting Bid $200

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857. Three Stooges: Larry Fine

858. Three Stooges: Gene Roth

859. Three’s Company

860. TV Scripts

861. Norma Varden

862. Wally Vernon

863. Martha Vickers

864. Erich von Stroheim Starting Bid $200

865. Orson Welles Starting Bid $200

866. Western Movie Stars Starting Bid $200

867. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

868. Wizard of Oz: Garland, Bol-

869. Wizard of Oz: Garland, Judy Starting Bid $200

870. Wizard of Oz: Margaret Hamilton Starting Bid $200

871. Wuthering Heights: Olivier and Oberon Starting Bid $200

856. Three Stooges

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

ger, and Haley Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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Limited edition book signed by the Cuban chess legend 872. José Raúl Capablanca. World-champion Cuban

chess player (1888–1942) considered one of the greatest of all time. Signed book: The World’s Championship Chess Match Played at Havana Between Jose Raul Capablanca and Dr. Emanuel Lasker. Privately printed in a limited edition of 600 copies, 1921. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 39 pages. Neatly signed and inscribed on a free end page in ink in Spanish, “Al Dr. E. Requeiferos, afectuosamente, J. R. Capablanca.” In very good to fine condition, with light toning to the signed page, heavier toning to the free end pages, and bowing to the lightly worn covers. Capablanca famously defeated Lasker in the 1921 world championship, which took place during his eight-year undefeated streak. An impressive and desirable signed volume. Starting Bid $200

“It has been so long since we played against each other” 873. Ty Cobb. ALS signed “Ty,”

one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 3, 1948. Letter to former professional ballplayer Rube Oldring, in full: “It was so nice to get yours with request, and to hear from you in this way. It has been so long since we played against each other. I have this day complied with your wishes and sent Mr. Troth my autograph, as requested. He asked that I mail direct to him, which I have done. Every good wish to you, Rube.” Mounted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 14.5. In fine condition, with light show-through at the top and bottom from tape on the reverse, apparently used to affix the letter to the mat.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Cobb’s hand. Starting Bid $200

874. Pierre de Coubertin. French educator and historian (1863– 1937) who is best remembered as being the founder of the International Olympic Committee, and its second President. He is known as the father of the modern Olympic Games. Scarce ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, September 28, 1898. Untranslated letter written between the first and second Olympic Games. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

875. Enzo Ferrari. TNS in

Italian, signed “Ferrari,” one page, 6.25 x 4, personal stationery card, Christmas 1986.

In full: “Thanks for the good wishes, which I reciprocate, and best regards.” In fine condition, with some light creasing. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

876. Bobby Jones.

Fantastic vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the golf legend relaxing on a bench, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Ronald Wilson, With all good wishes, Bob Jones.” In fine to very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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877. Bronko Nagurski. Attractive

Chicago Bears commemorative ring presented to Hall of Fame tackle and fullback Bronko Nagurski at a 1989 Bears alumni dinner event.

Made by Terryberry, the size 14 ring is bejeweled with 27 sapphires with the top featuring the Bears “C” logo and encircled text: “Chicago Bears Alumni.” One shank depicts an image of Coach George Halas, and the other shows the Bears logo between Nagurski’s surname, position, and number. The inside of the band is engraved “1930–1937,” indicating Nagurski’s tenure as a Chicago Bear.

Includes the original black presentation case. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

878. 1914 B18 Baseball Felt Blankets Starting Bid $200

879. Muhammad Ali Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

884. Baseball

882. Athletes and Celebrities

881. Muhammad Ali Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

885. Baseball: 300 Game Winners

886. Baseball: 500 Home Run Club

Starting Bid $200

887. Boston Bruins Starting Bid $200

880. Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks

Starting Bid $200

888. James J. Braddock Starting Bid $200

889. Brooklyn Dodgers Starting Bid $200

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890. Brooklyn Dodgers 1951 Starting Bid $200

894. Chicago Black Sox Scandal Starting Bid $200

895. Joe DiMaggio Starting Bid $100

898. Chick Gandil Starting Bid $200

901. LeBron James Starting Bid $200

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902. Sandy Koufax Starting Bid $200

892. Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell Starting Bid $200

893. Ezzard Charles

896. Roger Federer

897. Football Greats

899. Gorgeous George Starting Bid $200

900. Red Grange

903. Kenesaw Mountain Landis Starting Bid $200

904. Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris,

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

and Willie Mays Starting Bid $200

905. Alonzo Mourning

906. Joe Namath

907. Joe Namath

908. Jack Nicklaus

909. Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

911. Pele

912. Pele and Diego Maradona

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

914. Cal Ripken, Jr Starting Bid $200

915. Frank Robinson and Brooks Robinson Starting Bid $200

916. Nolan Ryan Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

910. Pele

913. Branch Rickey Starting Bid $200

917. Nolan Ryan and Cal Ripken, Jr Starting Bid $200

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918. Max Schmeling

919. O. J. Simpson

920. Duke Snider

922. St. Louis Cardinals Starting Bid $200

923. Amos Alonzo Stagg

924. Amos Alonzo Stagg

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

925. Tennis

Starting Bid $100

928. Buck Weaver Starting Bid $200

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929. Ted Williams Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

926. Bobby Thomson and Ralph Branca

927. Gene Tunney

930. Ted Williams

931. Ted Williams

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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The following terms and conditions (“Conditions of Sale”) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property described in the catalog of items for auction (the “Catalog”). These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Parties with respect to the auction in which Bidder participates (the “Auction”). By bidding at the Auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, online, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms.

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All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid.

Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction.

If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid.

By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment.

Credit: In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established credit with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references.

Credit will be granted at the discretion of RR Auction. Additionally Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide their social security number, or the last four digits thereof, so a credit check may be performed prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue.

Buyer’s Premium:

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Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale.

The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed Auctions (the “Buyer’s Timed Premium”), a 20% buyer’s premium for our November 2019 Sports (567) Auction, and a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on live Auctions (the “Buyer’s Live Premium,” together with the Buyer’s Timed Premium, the “Buyer’s Premium”). For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is later.

Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eigh-

Bidding:

Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s), rather than the strict reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF VALUATION CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES. RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake.

All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder.

Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder. RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder.

It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all RISK OF LOSS once the lot(s) is in Bidder’s possession.

Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a purchase money security interest in such sums or items to the extent applicable, and agrees to execute such documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid.

By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction.

RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make

loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders.

In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased pursuant to these Conditions of Sale and the exclusive remedies provided herein, RR Auction agrees to reimburse any Bidder in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Bidder at auction plus any Buyer’s Premium actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, which once tendered by RR Auction, relieves and releases RR Auction from any responsibility whatsoever to the Bidder, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned.

Bidding Options: Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid.

When identical mail or facsimile bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins.

In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis.

Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction.

RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid.

Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced.

Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive.

Payment: All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice $2,500 or under will have the option to pay by credit card or Paypal. Please send Paypal payments to FinanceDepartment@rrauction.com.

Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth

herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/ her expense not later than thirty (30) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder.

Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot.

All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements.

All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period.

RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks. In all circumstances, the Auction House prefers payment by Bank Wire transfer.

In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment.

If RR Auction refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys.

RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the “Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession.

Sales Tax: RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. Please go to our Sales Tax page on our website to see the states that are affected at https://www.rrauction.com/Sales-Taxes If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases.

The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%.

If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax.

Delivery, Shipping and Handling Charges: Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction.

Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of

the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs.

Title: Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper.

Rights Reserved: RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone.

Conducting the Auction: RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages.

RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auction’s record of final sale shall be conclusive.

RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale.

Reserves: Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own.

Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance

arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion.

Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form.

RR Auction’s Remedies: Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate.

If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Warranties: RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to

merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title.

All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made

by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price.

Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices.

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

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

FIREARMS. RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bid-

der is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm.

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

Unauthorized Statements: Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.

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

This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon

such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances.

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

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

If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received

by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control. This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction.

NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE. RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder.

RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping

by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

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

Entire Agreement: These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties.

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

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

The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages.

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

Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be

brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties’ agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000.

This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000.

The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.

CONDUCT OF AUCTION Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”).

In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

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

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

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

Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.

Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor.

RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.

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

The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction.

Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction

is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/ EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/ EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion.

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:

Bidding - Internet – Live Auction:

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.

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.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

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.

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.

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

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