RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Animation

Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Animation • January 8, 2020

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Harry Kleiman, Animation Expert When young Harry Kleiman’s family moved to Los Angeles in 1968, the cartoon fanatic—insatiable in his appetite for all things animated—began spending nearly every day after school visiting animation studios, learning about the process, and meeting the industry’s icons: Walter Lantz, Bob Clampett, Bill Hanna and Joseph Barbera, Chuck Jones, Marc Davis, Ollie Johnston, Frank Thomas, Ward Kimball, Grim Natwick, and Friz Freleng. These meetings sparked what would become his lifelong passion and business pursuit.

In 1980, Kleiman finished college and founded Collectors Paradise Galleries, attending dozens of conventions each year to buy, sell, and—his favorite—educate new collectors. In 1982, he was the first person to approach the Don Bluth Studio about selling their original cels from The Secret of Nimh. He also began making deals with Gary Goldman, offering cels from Dragon’s Lair and Space Ace. In 1984, he partnered Collectors Gallery in Studio City, where he was introduced to fellow animation enthusiasts from around the world.

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Over the years, Kleiman accumulated one of the most impressive animation art collections in existence, portions of which he generously lent out to animation scholars to continue broadening the world’s understanding and appreciation of this beloved art form. As an animation veteran who has spent his life studying, buying, and selling, Kleiman is eager to branch out and educate the next generation. We are proud to be a part of his lifetime of passion.

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AUTHENTICATORS AND CONSULTANTS JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES

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

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

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STEVE ZARELLI AUTHENTICATION

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

ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL

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

PHIL SEARS COLLECTIBLES

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

FRANK CAIAZZO, BEATLES AUTOGRAPHS beatles autographs

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

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

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

JAMES CAMNER

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

RICH CONSOLA

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

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Presidents and First Ladies............................................................................................ 4 Notables....................................................................................................................... 25 Military.......................................................................................................................... 56 Aviation......................................................................................................................... 63 Space........................................................................................................................... 65 Art, Architecture, and Design........................................................................................ 72 Literature...................................................................................................................... 79 Music........................................................................................................................... 92 Classic Entertainment................................................................................................ 118 Sports........................................................................................................................ 127 Comic Art and Animation............................................................................................ 133 Conditions of Sale..................................................................................................... 206

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presidents and first ladies

Washington-franked reply to Baltimore’s female postmaster, unceremoniously removed from office due to her sex 1 .

G e o r g e Washington. Outstand-

ing full free frank, unfolded to 6.5 x 6.25, addressed in another hand to “Miss Catherine Goddard, Baltimore,” and franked in the lower left of the panel by Washington as “President US.” Panel also bears a New York, January 7, [circa 1790], postmark and a faint “FREE” stamp to the right of Goddard’s name. The lower flap bears a black wax seal with a heraldic device. Attractively double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait (bearing a facsimile signature) to an overall size of 19 x 23. In very good to fine condition.

The recipient of this correspondence was Mary Katherine (misspelled by Washington’s secretary with a “C” instead of a “K”) Goddard, considered to be a pioneer among women in Baltimore during the Revolutionary War. Named postmistress of the Charm City in 1775, she served until 1789 when the postmaster general decreed that the head of the Baltimore postal system must be a male. Two hundred Baltimore men supported her petition for reinstatement, but officials determined that a woman was unsuitable for the position because the job entailed travel beyond the capacity of a woman—a seemingly sexist statement.

Interestingly, Goddard appealed to the US Senate and to Washington himself, but to no avail. A superb association piece.

Starting Bid $500

2. George Washington. Broadside document printed in Baltimore by John Hayes,

one page, 8.5 x 13, May 28, 1796, containing an extract of “the Act, entitled ‘An Act, for the relief and protection of American Seamen;’ passed in the fourth Congress of the United States.” The names of Speaker of the House Jonathan Dayton, President Pro Tempore of the Senate Samuel Livermore, and President George Washington are printed in type at the conclusion. The act concerns the rights of impressed American seamen, in part: “It shall and hereby is declared to be the duty of the master of every ship or vessel of the United States, any of the crew whereof shall have been impressed or detained by any foreign power, at the first port, at which such ship or vessel shall arrive…immediately to make a protest, stating the manner of such impressment, or detention, by whom made, together with the name and place of residence of the person impressed or detained; distinguishing also, whether he was an American citizen; and if not, to what nation he belonged. And it shall be the duty of such master to transmit by post, or otherwise, every such protest made in a foreign country, to the nearest Consul or Agent, or to the Minister of the United States, resident in such country.” In fine condition, with some creasing to the bottom. Starting Bid $300

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Washington and Jefferson dispatch a trade vessel to Hispanola 3. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

Sought-after partly-printed DS, signed “Go: Washington” as president and “Th: Jefferson” as secretary of state, one page, 12.5 x 15.75, December 23, 1793. Threelanguage ship’s papers issued to “John Latimer, master or commander of the Brigt called Mary & Elizabeth…lying at present in the port of Philad’a, bound for Hispanola, and laden with Merchdze per Manifest.” Boldly signed in the center by President Washington, and countersigned

by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson and Collector of Customs Sharp Delany. The embossed white paper seal affixed to the left side remains intact. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, irregular overall toning and staining, complete silking on the reverse, as well as old tape reinforcements to all of the intersecting folds.

When France declared war on England in February of 1793, the U.S. was put in a precarious position, proclaiming neutrality but still formally allied with France under the treaty of 1778. Both sides harassed and seized American ships—especially those carrying provisions to the French colonial ports in the West Indies, where the Lively was bound. Used to establish proof of nationality and guarantee protection for ships, these documents were signed in bulk by Washington and Randolph, then forwarded to the collectors of customs at different ports for distribution. There, local officials would confirm the legitimacy of the vessels, their cargo, and their personnel. Starting Bid $2500

Tremendous four-language ship’s papers for a 1799 voyage from New Bedford 4. John Adams. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 21.5 x 17.5, April 2, 1799. Four-language ship’s paper issued to “Elkanah Talman of New Bedford, master or commander of the Ship called the Minerva…lying at present in the port of N. York, bound for Londonderry and laden with Flaxseed & Staves.” Prominently signed at center by President Adams and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering. Both affixed white paper seals remain fully intact. In very good condition, with paper loss along the split intersecting folds, which have been reinforced with tape on the reverse. A scarce and sought-after oversized format, boasting a large signature of America’s second president. Starting Bid $500

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President Jefferson’s invitation to dine with Jerome Bonaparte 5. Thomas Jefferson. Third-person ALS, signed within the text, “Th: Jefferson” and “Th: J.,” one page, 5 x 8, January 5, 1804. Letter to “Mons’r Pichon,” the French diplomat Louis Andre Pichon, inviting him to a dinner with Jerome Bonaparte, in full: “Th: Jefferson presents his salutations to M. Pichon, who will receive herewith a note asking the favor of Made. Pichon & himself to dine with him on Monday next. Th: J. has written an invitation to the same effect to M. & Made. Bonaparte, & their friends who are with them, he has used this phrase, as while it includes the Baron de Maupertuis & M. Sotin, it might also include Mr. Patterson & Miss Spear who he understands are with Made. Bonaparte, or any other persons of whom he is uninformed and whose company would be agreeable to M. Bonaparte. He takes the liberty of mentioning this to M. Pichon in hopes he will have the goodness to give the explanation if necessary.”

In very good to fine condition, with a repaired tear to the upper right corner, and circular seal-related toning to the lower right corner.

The newlyweds Jerome Bonaparte (Napoleon’s youngest brother) and Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (an American socialite) arrived in Washington from Baltimore on January 4th, and quickly garnered attention in Washington social circles. In this letter, Jefferson mentions several individuals associated with them: the Baron de Maupertuis was an acquaintance of Jerome Bonaparte from the West Indies who had been nominated as French consul at Rotterdam and was awaiting instructions; Pierre Jean Marie Sotin de la Coindiere, the former minister of police in France in 1797, who had been a witness to the marriage in Baltimore; Mr. Patterson may refer to Elizabeth Bonaparte’s father, William, who did not accompany the couple to Washington, or one of her several brothers; and Miss Spear was Elizabeth’s maternal aunt. According to Pichon’s report to Talleyrand about the dinner, President Jefferson also invited the brothers Robert and Samuel Smith and their wives; Samuel Smith’s wife, Margaret Spear Smith, was the sister of Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte’s mother.

The marriage of Jerome Bonaparte and Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte met a sad fate—Napoleon Bonaparte strongly disapproved of the union, and banned Elizabeth from continental Europe. When they attempted to travel to France for Napoleon’s coronation in the fall of 1804, Elizabeth was denied permission to enter, and Jerome ventured on to Italy, hoping to reason with his brother. Elizabeth returned to Baltimore by way of London, and Jerome returned to the French Navy at his brother’s behest—the two would never see each other again, except for brief eye-to-eye contact in 1817. Starting Bid $1000

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

“Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 10.5 x 15.25, July 3, 1805. Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued to “the Schooner Hannah of Marblehead, Robert Cloutman, master or commander of the burthen of Seventy Nine…tons or thereabouts, mounted with no guns, navigated with six men. To pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize, without any hindrance, seizure or molestation.” Signed at the conclusion by President Jefferson, Secretary of State Madison, and countersigned by Joseph Wilson as collector of the district of Lynn and Marblehead. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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9. Martin Van Buren. Free

franked mailing envelope, 5.75 x 3.25, addressed in Martin Van Buren’s hand to “Theodore Miller Esquire, Huron, N. York,” and franked in the upper right, “Free, M. Van Buren.” Reverse retains the original red wax seal. In very good to fine condition, with old adhesive residue to the left edge, and toning from prior display. Starting Bid $200

10. John Tyler.

7. James Madison and James Monroe. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Ja’s Monroe” as secretary of state, one page, 11.5 x 14.75, January 6, 1817. Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued to “the Ship Mohawk of Baltimore, David Gray master or commander… mounted with no guns, navigated with sixteen men. To pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize, without any hindrance, seizure or molestation.” Signed at the conclusion by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Monroe. The seal in the lower left is present but detached. In very good to fine condition, with light staining, soiling, and toning. Starting Bid $200 8. Martin Van Buren. ALS

signed “M. V. Buren,” one page, 8 x 10.25, November 9, 1815. Letter to Smith Thompson, the chief justice of the New York State Supreme Court, in full: “I enclose you a letter I rec’d from Mr. Sanford. Mrs. V. Buren, her mother & one of my boys have all been very sick for some days & remain so. Mr. Cantine who came to see them was also rather down last night, so that my house is a perfect hospital.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, and a seal-related stain. Starting Bid $200

Desirable ink signature, “Virginia, Dec. 19, 1860, Resp’ly yrs, John Tyler,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 sheet. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, light soiling, and some old tape residue to the right edge. As Tyler often signed his first name with just an initial, this is a particularly desirable example of his full autograph. Starting Bid $200

11. Millard Fillmore.

ALS, one black-bordered page, 4.75 x 7.25, May 15, 1855. Letter to antiquarian Samuel Gardner Drake, in full: “Your kind note of the 7th inst. inviting me to visit the rooms & Library of the Hist.

Genealogical Society, was received too late to enable me to accept the invitation or even reply before leaving Boston, which I sincerely regret.

With many thanks for your polite invitation I am in great haste.” In very good to fine condition, with an old tape repair on the back of a tear to the lower left corner, and old mounting remnants on the back of the blank integral leaf. In 1828, Drake established an antiquarian bookstore—the first of its kind in the United States—and devoted himself to the study of early United States history. He was one of the founders of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, was its president in 1858, and for many years was the editor of its quarterly Register.

Starting Bid $200

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President Buchanan sends thanks for a delicious basket: “New Englanders can save delicious fruit even in their hyperborean climate” 12. James Buchanan. ALS as presi-

dent, one page, 4.75 x 6.5, October 1, 1859. Letter to Nahum Caper, written from Washington. In full: “Many thanks for your Basket of fruit. It has proved to be excellent.

It proves that New Englanders can save delicious fruit even in their hyperborean climate.” Impressively matted and framed with an engraved portrait (bearing a facsimile signature in the lower border) to an overall size of 27.5 x 23.5. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

A message of appreciation from President Lincoln 13. Abraham Lincoln. Civil War-dated LS (in the hand of John Hay), signed by Lincoln as president, “A. Lincoln,” one page, 4.5 x 7.5, Executive Mansion letterhead, November 23, 1864. Letter to Mrs. Wright Parke, in full: “I report to learn, by a note from Mr. Cutler that you have never received my acknowledgment of your kindness in sending me, a great while ago, a very pretty and ingenious Card Basket. I beg that you will pardon the seeming neglect and accept the assurance of my grateful appreciation of your courtesy.” Handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 8.75 x 12. In fine condition.

The timeframe of this letter dates to a significant period of the Civil War, and a most occupied time for the sitting president—a week earlier, Major General William Tecumseh Sherman commenced his famed March to the Sea, a bold strategic maneuver and a decisive turning point in the Civil War. Starting Bid $1000

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14. Abraham Lincoln. Highly desirable autograph endorsement signed as president, one page, 3.25 x 2.75, in full: “Sub-

mitted to the Sec. of War & Gen. Meade. A. Lincoln, March 14, 1864.” Gorgeously mounted, cloth-matted, and framed with a portrait and plaque to an overall size of 23 x 19. In fine condition, with light perimeter toning from prior display. On the same day, Lincoln issued an order for the draft of 200,000 men to support the Union effort during the Civil War. Starting Bid $1000

16. Rutherford B. Hayes. ALS as

president signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 5.75 x 9.25, Executive Mansion letterhead, October 28, 1877. Letter to Wayne MacVeigh, in part: “I thank you…for your suggestion and valued letter. Mr…has been much misrepresented in this affair, but I take it the truth will gradually find its way to the public without special effort on his part.” In fine condition, with light creasing along the top and bottom edges.

15. U. S. Grant. Ink signature, “U.

S. Grant, General,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.25 sheet. Double-matted with an engraving to an overall size of 7.5 x 11.5. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light soiling. Starting Bid $200

In 1877, President Hayes, eager to find a ‘reconciliation’ candidate for the Supreme Court, namely a moderate Republican acceptable to the South, solicited the advice of Wayne MacVeigh, who was heading a commission to smooth over difficulties in Louisiana, a former Confederate state that was still occupied by federal troops.

MacVeigh, a Pennsylvanian, cautioned the president against choosing a Southerner from the Deep South and suggested he pick a candidate from one of the more northern of the Southern states. Under MacVeigh’s guidance, Hayes appointed Kentucky lawyer John Marshall Harlan, who would serve with distinction on the Supreme Court for 34 years. Starting Bid $200

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17. Rutherford B. Hayes. Unusual

oversized 10.75 x 16.5 albumen photograph of the official portrait painting of First Lady Lucy Webb Hayes by Daniel Huntington, affixed to a 16 x 21 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in ink, “To Mr. Basil Meek, with kindest regards, Rutherford B. Hayes, Spiegel Grove, 24 Oct. 1889.” In very good condition, with toning, light staining to the bottom, a missing lower left corner tip, and heavy cracking to the right border which could mostly be matted out. Starting Bid $200

18. James A. Garfield. LS signed “J.

A. Garfield,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, March 10, 1874. Letter to Captain A. W. Stiles, in full: “Your kind note of the 27th of February came duly to hand. I regret to hear that you are about to leave Northern Ohio and I hope it will not be a permanent separation from us. I concur in your views in regard to the Post Office and shall require of them a clear and unquestioned majority in favor of a change before I ask it to be made. I hope you will write me as to the political movements in the district.” In very good to fine condition, with some light creasing. Accompanied by an engraving with facsimile signature.

Starting Bid $200

19. Chester A. Arthur. Execu-

tive Mansion card signed neatly in fountain pen by Chester A. Arthur.

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20. Grover Cleveland.

Two handwritten letters from President Grover Cleveland, six total pages, 5 x 8, Executive Mansion letterhead, both addressed to George W. Hayward, a grocer and selectman from Buffalo, New York. The earlier letter, dated January 6, 1886, finds Cleveland requesting that they postpone a meeting, noting that the “next time you arrange it, there will I am sure be nothing in the way,” with the signature clipped from the close of the letter. The second letter, dated February 8, 1888, signed at the conclusion by Cleveland, who writes, in part: “The main point of my letter is to tell you that of course you will come to the White House and stay while you are here and you can come when you please. I shall find time enough to have a good visit with you and when I am busy with other affairs I know you are quite able to take care of yourself.” In overall very good to fine condition, with the referenced clipped signature from the earlier letter. Accompanied by the original mailing envelopes, both addressed in Cleveland’s own hand. Starting Bid $200

21. Grover Cleveland. ALS, one page both sides, 5.25 x 6.5, August 27, 1905. Written from Tamworth, New Hampshire, a letter to Henry B. Smith, in full: “I desire to thank you for your exceedingly cordial and friendly invitation to become the guest of the Denver Teacher’s Club at such time during the coming year as shall suit my convenience. I regret exceedingly that I can see no prospect of my acceptance of this courtesy. I have a good deal of future work at home in contemplation and I have reached a time of years and health when a journey as far as Denver seems a terrible undertaking.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

22. William McKinley. TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, Executive Mansion letterhead,

January 13, 1900. Letter to Colonel Thomas P. Ochiltree, in full: “I have been much gratified to receive a cordial invitation from the Confederate Veteran Camp of New York, to be present and respond to a toast at its Tenth Annual Banquet on the 19th instant. As intimated in my conversation with you recently, I find that engagements will prevent me from attending this Reunion. I have just written to Commander Owen, expressing regret at my inability to be present. Will you, however, be good enough to extend to the members of the Camp and their guests, my cordial good wishes. Trusting that the Reunion may be a most successful one.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, and two extra horizontal folds. Ochiltree (1837–1902) served as a U.S. Representative from Texas from 1883 to 1885. Starting Bid $200

Roosevelt recalls his transformative youth in a hand-corrected draft of his 1913 autobiography 23. Theodore Roosevelt. Typed working manuscript draft from the

1913 book Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography, four pages, 8.5 x 10.5, hand-corrected with about nineteen words in pencil by Theodore Roosevelt, plus a few punctuation marks and strikethroughs. The excerpt comes from ‘Chapter II: The Vigor of Life,’ beginning with the second paragraph of the as-published text: “Having been a sickly boy, with no natural bodily prowess, and having lived much at home, I was at first quite unable to hold my own when thrown into contest with other boys of rougher antecedents.”

This text is essentially identical to the published book, which incorporates Roosevelt’s handwritten changes, including the words “forefathers,” “felt,” “for,” “but,” “and yet,” “in return,” “prowess,” “Heenan,” “approximating,” and “good.” One passage, in which Roosevelt writes the word “boxing,” differs slightly from the final draft version. In these four pages, Roosevelt discusses his sickly youth as an asthmatic, boxing lessons and triumphs, and horseback riding. In fine condition. Accompanied by a custom-made clamshell presentation case and a 1920 illustrated edition of the autobiography.

In 1872, at the age of thirteen, Theodore Roosevelt was sent on a 500-mile excursion by train and stagecoach from Manhattan Island to Moosehead Lake in Maine to convalesce after several bouts of asthma. Upon his arrival, however, Roosevelt was soon bullied by the other boys at camp, with their physicality and pugilistic prowess compelling him to change his own vulnerable status as the victim: “The experience taught me what probably no amount of good advice could have taught me. I made up my mind that I must try to learn so that I would not again be put in such a helpless position.”

With his “father’s hearty approval,” Roosevelt began taking boxing lessons under the guidance of John Long, an ex-prize fighter who held at the camp “a series of ‘championship’ matches for the different weights.” Roosevelt was placed in the light-weight bracket and, much to his surprise, “and to John Long’s,” he proceeded to defeat “a couple of reedy striplings” and win the division, securing in victory a commemorative pewter mug that Roosevelt asserts “became one of my most prized possessions.”

The tourney proved to be a galvanizing moment for the young fighter, who, some forty years later, declared the event as “the only one of my rare athletic triumphs which would be worth relating.”

Although he admittedly never attained “first rank,” Roosevelt made the art of boxing, with its inherent ameliorative effects, an integral part of his active lifestyle. Urged on by a deep-seated aspiration of emulating his heroes, “men who were fearless and who could hold their own in the world,” Roosevelt continued to box and train well into his White House years, up and until a well-placed cross by a superior sparring partner partially blinded his left eye. According to Roosevelt: ‘I thought it better to acknowledge that I had become an elderly man and would have to stop boxing. I then took up jiujitsu for a few years.’ A remarkable manuscript detailing the sequence of events that sparked the transformation of a future Rough Rider, big game hunter, and American president. Starting Bid $300

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“Effective retaliation” against the Germans 24. Theodore Roosevelt. World War I-dated TLS, one page, 8.5 x 10.25, May 12, 1915. Written from Walnut Park in Syracuse, a letter to noted book publisher Irving Putnam, in full: “That is an excellent letter of yours. What the Germans really would mind, however, would be, not a withdrawal of our ambassadors, but what I have advocated in print—refusal, in view of their conduct, to permit trade with them, and the throwing wide open of trade, without any restrictions, to the other civilized nations, including the allies. This is the effective retaliation. Of course, if necessary, we could follow it up by seizing all their interned ships.” In very good condition, with stains, three edge tears, and several areas of thin paper from prior mounting. Starting Bid $200

Roosevelt sends his sympathies—“I loved your husband, my old friend and classmate” 25. Theodore Roosevelt. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 7.5, Sagamore Hill letterhead, February 3, 1917. A touching letter to the widow of William Blodgett, in full: “I hesitate to intrude on your grief; but I loved your husband, my old friend and classmate; I know how very hard it is for you to be left to bring up your children in loneliness; and I can not forbear to send you just a line to express my profound sympathy with you in your sorrow.”

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

27. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS as presi-

26. Theodore Roosevelt. Soughtafter White House card signed neatly in fountain pen by President Theodore Roosevelt. In very fine condition.

Accompanied by the original White House mailing envelope, postmarked February 1903. Starting Bid $200

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dent, one page, 7.25 x 8.75, White House letterhead, September 8, 1906. Letter to his friend and former classmate, William T. Blodgett, in full: “I am delighted at the good news and congratulate you most heartily.

All I object to, my dear fellow, is your having waited so long. But I know of Miss Whitney, so I am well prepared to believe that she was well worth waiting for. May I ask that you convey to her my regards? Again conveying to you my congratulations.” In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing. Accompanied by the original White House mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

“I think I have legitimately earned Hearst’s antagonism, and I am proud of it” 28. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 6.5 x 7.75, The Outlook letterhead,

August 22, 1911. Letter to G. B. Daniels of the Oakland Enquirer, in full: “That is mighty nice of you, and I genuinely appreciate it. I think I have legitimately earned Hearst’s antagonism, and I am proud of it; and, my dear Sir, I value your good opinion as ten thousand times outweighing anything that Mr. Hearst could by any possibility say or do.” In fine condition, with a few spots of light foxing at the bottom. Starting Bid $200

30. Warren G. Harding.

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, September 1, 1922. Letter to West Virginia Senator Howard Sutherland, in full: “I am returning herewith the letter of Mr. T. C. Davis along with copy of the note of acknowledgment which I have addressed to him. I have also mailed him an autographed photograph, as was suggested.”

In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, small stains at the bottom, and two extra horizontal folds. Starting Bid $200

29. Woodrow Wilson. TLS as president,

one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 25, 1918. Letter to Lieut. Colonel E. Lester Jones, in full: “Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness in sending me the volume entitled, ‘Safeguard the Gateways of Alaska.’ You are right in thinking that I am deeply interested in the matter, and I shall value this discussion of it very much.” In fine condition, with two file holes to the left side.

President Wilson authorized the construction of the Alaska Railroad in 1915, with Anchorage, incorporated as the state’s capital five years later, serving as the railroad headquarters. Completion of the Alaska Railroad led to the first visit to Alaska by a U.S. President when Warren G. Harding visited Alaska to drive the ceremonial golden spike on July 15, 1923. Starting Bid $200

31. Calvin Coolidge. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, November 15, 1924. Letter to Massachusetts Governor Channing H. Cox, in full: “Your letter of invitation on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and of the Commission on the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the American Revolution comes at a time when it is quite impossible for me to give a conclusive answer. I cannot tell what my situation will be at the time of the anniversary celebration, and therefore am compelled to ask that you leave the matter open, if you care to do so, so far as I am concerned. If you will bring it to my attention again, perhaps about the middle of March, I will be able to make a definite reply.

I have to thank both yourself and the members of the Commission for the invitation.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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32. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Impressive oversized 14.25 x 17.25 engraving of Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1932, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For my friend Mrs. Etta C. Boltwood, from Franklin D. Roosevelt.” In very good condition, with toning, soiling, creasing, and staining to both the bottom edge as well as another area at the top which touches FDR’s hair.

Starting Bid $200

33. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS

as president, White House letterhead, November 13, 1934.

Letter to Stephen W. Blodgett, in full: “I am sorry that I did not write you before but I had hoped to get over for the dedication of the Library while I was in Hyde Park last week. However, I got so jammed up that I simply could not make it and I fear now that I shall not be back until late next spring. If you can hold the dedication over until then, of course, I do want to be there.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

Two months after firing MacArthur: “I appreciate what you have to say about the big General from the Far East” 34. Harry S. Truman. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White

House letterhead, July 25, 1951. Letter to Winton K. Sexton, a veteran of World War II who had been held as a POW by the Germans for 41 days before escaping. In part: “I was more than happy to have the letter from Monsignor Joseph McGeough. I am returning it to you because I am sure you will want to keep it. Margaret had a wonderful visit in Rome and nearly everywhere else she went, except she was too much in the limelight. I appreciate what you have to say about the big General from the Far East. Sometime or other I hope to accept that invitation but you know it is almost impossible for the President of the United States to go anywhere without causing a disturbance and I don’t like that sort of thing.”

In fine condition, with some light creasing to the right side. Accompanied by a letter to Sexton by Joseph T. McGeough, thanking him for sending his book We Fought for Freedom.

In President Truman’s letter, he evokes his historic diary entry from the day he decided to fire Gen. Douglas MacArthur, when he wrote that the ‘Big General in the Far East must be recalled.’ Following Pearl Harbor, the recipient of this letter, Winton K. Sexton joined the Army Air Force as a B-25 Bomber pilot and was shot down over Italy. He was held prisoner for 41 days by the Germans. 2nd Lieutenant Sexton escaped and for nine months was behind enemy lines in Italy. In 1948, he published We Fought for Freedom, recounting his experiences. The 1985 expanded edition, Back Roads to Freedom, features a photograph of President Truman holding a copy of the book. Starting Bid $200

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35. Harry S. Truman. Press release, five pages on four sheets, 8 x 14, January 19, 1949. Mimeographed press release of Harry S. Truman’s inaugural address, signed at the conclusion in fountain pen. In part: “Mr. Vice President, Mr. Chief Justice, and Fellow Citizens: I accept with humility the honor which the American people have conferred upon me. I accept it with a deep resolve to do all that I can for the welfare of this Nation and for the peace of the world. In performing the duties of my office, I need the help and prayers of every one of you. I ask for your encouragement and your support. The tasks we face are difficult, and we can accomplish them only if we work together…First, we will continue to give unfaltering support to the United Nations and related agencies, and we will continue to search for ways to strengthen their authority and increase their effectiveness…Second, we will continue our programs for world economic recovery…Third, we will strengthen freedom-loving nations against the dangers of aggression…Fourth, we must embark on a bold new program for making the benefits of our scientific advances and industrial progress available for the improvement and growth of underdeveloped areas…Events have brought our American democracy to new influence and new responsibilities. They will test our courage, our devotion to duty, and our concept of liberty. But I say to all men, what we have achieved in liberty, we will surpass in greater liberty. Steadfast in our faith in the Almighty, we will advance toward a world where man’s freedom is secure. To that end we will devote our strength, our resources, and our firmness of resolve. With God’s help, the future of mankind will be assured in a world of justice, harmony, and peace.” In fine condition. Known as the ‘Four Point Speech,’ Truman outlines American values against the scourge of communism and calls for Democrats and Republicans alike to assist people around the world struggling for freedom and human rights. This speech is generally regarded as the beginning of international development policy in relation to the Third World. Starting Bid $200

36. Harry S. Truman. DS, one

page, 8 x 10.5, no date. President Truman awards the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Ulanovich Chernishev of the Red Army for “exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service as Commander of Artillery, 38th Infantry Guards Division, from 29 April to 9 May 1945.

He exhibited splendid qualities of leadership, judgment, and courage in planning and coordinating the division’s combined artillery fire in a manner to demolish all enemy emplacements attacked. His accomplishments contributed in great measure to the shattering of German defenses in the vicinity of Schwerin, Germany, and later to the link-up of the 38th Infantry Guards Division with elements of the 8th United States Infantry Division. Colonel Chernishev’s high degree of initiative, unremitting efforts and great technical skill contributed to the successful prosecution of the war in Europe.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the Legion of Merit certificate, dated April 9, 1946, bearing autopen signatures of the secretary of war and the adjutant general. Starting Bid $200

Truman to a collector of presidential letters— “I thought you might like to add this one”

37. Harry S. Truman. TLS as president, one page,

7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, June 11, 1945. Letter to Louis B. McCarthy, Jr., in full: “I have just learned from John Snyder that you have a fine collection of Presidential letters. I thought you might like to add this one to it.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original White House mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

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38. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Souvenir typescript of General

Dwight Eisenhower’s ‘Order of the Day’ on June 6, 1944, delivered upon the D-Day invasion of France, 5.5 x 8.75, removed from one of Eisenhower’s limited edition Crusade in Europe books, signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Eisenhower.

The order reads, in part: “Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Forces: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you…

But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned!” Matted and framed with a photo of Eisenhower to an overall size of 19.75 x 16.5. In fine condition, with some wear to the frame. Starting Bid $300

39. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

TTLS as president, one page, 7 x 10.25, White House letterhead, no date but circa 1957. Memorandum to Major General Howard McCrum Snyder, about the Diamond Jubilee of the NYU-Bellevue University Hospital in New York City, held on March 4–5, 1957. In part: “The theme of the Convocation—’The Hope of Mankind—Health and Peace’—crystallizes our talking and thinking of more than ten years ago. I know that in your discussion of Human Resources within that framework, you will increase the consciousness of an important national responsibility, and the will, among our people, to discharge it.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Eisenhower. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

40. Jacqueline Kennedy. Wonderful

matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Kennedys posing on the South Portico balcony with the Washington Monument looming in the background, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint by Jacqueline Kennedy. The JFK signature is in a secretarial hand. In fine condition, with a few small creases touching JFK’s face. Starting Bid $200

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As We Remember Joe with virtually unheard of mylar jacket

41. John F. Kennedy. Rare unsigned book: As We Remember Joe. Privately printed. Cambridge, Massachusetts: University Press, 1945. Hardcover with rare original Mylar jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 75 pages. Includes a handsome custommade cloth-bound clamshell case. In fine to very fine condition.

With very few privately printed, this volume contains the reminiscences of family and friends of Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. JFK had this rare volume prepared as a 1945 Christmas gift for his immediate family and friends of his elder brother.

A highly sought-after first edition, limited to only 250 copies.

Starting Bid $200

Sincere thanks to family photographer Mark Shaw: “JFK loves the one best of John on my lap looking up at me & has gotten it especially framed for his office—which I consider the highest compliment” 42. Jacqueline Kennedy. ALS signed “Jackie,” two pages,

5 x 8, White House letterhead, no date. Letter to photographer Mark Shaw, in full: “Your pictures were lovely & the color ones UNBELIEVABLE—what is your secret?—Besides your eye, film, paper?—Anyway, JFK loves the one best of John on my lap looking up at me & has gotten it especially framed for his office—which I consider the highest compliment—to John & me & most of all to you.” She adds a postscript on the second page: “JFK has taken my favorite—the one where John is on my lap turning around & looking up at me—do you think I could have 1 more of each & 3 of that—save these in case we ever need a desperate color photo—You really are a genius!” Removably mounted side-by-side and matted to an overall size of 13.5 x 11.

In very good condition, with intersecting folds, creasing, and light soiling. Accompanied by Shaw’s book The John F. Kennedys: A Family Album, hardcover with dust jacket, published by Farrar, Straus in 1964.

Shaw met the Kennedys while working as a photojournalist for Life magazine in 1959 and they began a close relationship, with Shaw becoming their de facto family photographer. As a personal friend, Shaw was able to capture intimate family moments in private, casual settings—he was afforded access to the First Family that no other photographer could get. A wonderful letter demonstrating Jackie and JFK’s heartfelt appreciation for Shaw’s work. Starting Bid $200

Soliciting contributions for As We Remember Joe

43. John F. Kennedy. TLS signed “Jack Kennedy, Lt. U.S.N.R.,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Hyannisport letterhead, October 6, 1944. Letter to Warren ‘Hop’ Hopwood, about the project that would result in As We Remember Joe, a memorial volume privately printed in 1945 in honor of his brother, Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., who had been killed when his plane exploded over England a month earlier. In full: “For some time I have wanted to do something to perpetuate Joe’s memory among his immediate family and his close friends. I thought, perhaps, of getting together some essays, written by those who knew him well, which together with photographs could be placed in book form. It would be primarily as a gift for my mother and father and for anyone else who wished it. As I know you were always a great friend of Joe’s and that he held you in very high regard, I was wondering if you would care to help out by writing one. I would suggest that the essay could be any length up to five hundred words and that perhaps you could include in this what to you was Joe’s outstanding characteristic and perhaps an anecdote illustrating this on some other side of his character. Nothing is being said to my father or mother, as I should like to see it all together and finished before they are told about it.” He adds an autograph postscript, in full: “I know you are as busy as hell—but I hope you can work this in. Best of luck to you.

Jack.” In fine condition. As We Remember Joe was published at the University Press in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1945 and contained twenty essays but none by Hopwood. In his foreword, Kennedy excuses those who might have contributed because they ‘are at this time fighting around the globe—or have, like Joe, died.’ It’s not known what became of Lt. Hopwood but there is an annotation at the top of the page: “Hon: Please save for scrap book.” A superb letter signed twice by Kennedy, using an extremely rare and unusual form of his early signature. Starting Bid $200

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“We would never have been so successful against the Eisenhower landslide if it had not been for the effectiveness of our organization” 44. John F. Kennedy. TLS signed “Jack,” one page, 8 x 10.5, House of Represen-

tatives letterhead, November 13, 1952. Letter to a campaign worker named “Joe,” in full: “I want you to know how grateful I am to you for all your help over the past months.

I am certain that we would never have been so successful against the Eisenhower landslide if it had not been for the effectiveness of our organization, an organization, in my opinion, that was the best that the state had ever seen. I am particularly appreciative of your help—for I know that the campaign took far too much of your efforts and energy away from your work, but it made all the difference and I am greatly indebted to you. I expect to go away soon for a few weeks, but I am looking forward to seeing you sometime soon to thank you personally. I hope you will let me know if there is ever anything I can do.” Kennedy adds a handwritten postscript: “Many many thanks for all your help Joe.” In fine condition, with a couple spots of slight staining and some light vertical creasing. A letter of great historical interest following Kennedy’s election to the Senate with a close victory over Republican incumbent Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. Kennedy, with the help of his brother, launched an innovative and personal campaign that utilized volunteers across the entire state, an organization that he credits here as the backbone of his success. Starting Bid $200

4 5 . J o h n F. Kennedy. Early

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives letterhead, March 9, 1948. Letter to Marjorie A. Moynihan, in full: “I am in receipt of your letter of March 5th, in which you request any available material on the State of Massachusetts.

In reply I desire to advise you I do not have any material in my office which I can send to you. However, I am attempting to obtain pictures and publication for use in the project referred to in your letter.

You may be sure I shall communicate with you again when I obtain some material to forward to you.” In fine condition, with staple holes, and some light creasing, along the left edge. A desirable, boldly signed letter from the nascency of Kennedy’s tenure as a Massachusetts congressman. Starting Bid $200

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46. John F. Kennedy. Desirable circa 1960 tri-fold “Kennedy for President” campaign brochure from the Citizens for Kennedy and Johnson, measures 11 x 8.5 unfolded, signed on the back page in blue ballpoint, “John Kennedy.” Aimed at the older voting demographic, the brochure features several images of Kennedy posing with the elderly, with interior section listing “The Kennedy Bill of Rights,” which highlights Kennedy’s plan to support older generations: Paid Up Medical Insurance, Broadened Social Security, Jobs, Higher Retirement Earnings, Increased Assistance, Decent Housing, Expanded Basic Research, and Better Nursing Home Standards. In very good to fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. Starting Bid $200

“Call me when I can stand with you” 47. Lyndon B. Johnson. TLS as president,

one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, January 18, 1969. Letter to longtime Oklahoma Congressman Tom Steed, in full: “Lady Bird and I were very moved by the eloquence of your tribute in Thursday’s Record. Your words made us feel proud and grateful—and we thank you. May the years ahead be good to you.” Johnson adds a handwritten postscript: “You are so good and dependable—always—’the best’—Call me when I can stand with you.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

A presidential birthday wish for the Attorney General 48. Lyndon B. Johnson. TLS as president,

one page, 7 x 10.25, White House letterhead, January 17, 1966. Letter to Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach, in full: “Birthdays have a way of reminding us that time knows no roadblocks, and hurdles everything. But birthdays also tell us to pause, and rejoice; that a good friend, loyal public servant, dedicated and devoted to righting human wrongs and enlarging human rights, the 75th man in all the history of our country to hold the office of Attorney General of the United States—today becomes 44 years old. If history intends to judge my estimate of Nick Katzenbach by what I say now then let it be recorded this Nation and this place in history, Nick Katzenbach is the chief lawyer for all the people.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

49. Ronald Reagan. DS

as president, signed “Ronald Reagan,” one page, 8 x 13, November 19, 1983. Highly unusual presidential appointment, in full: “I hereby appoint Ronald B. Frankum, of California, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation, until the end of the next session of the Senate of the United States and no longer, subject to the conditions prescribed by law.”

Matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 17. In fine condition, with a few light creases.

Starting Bid $200

50.

Ronald Reagan. ALS as

president signed “Ron,” one page, 6.5 x 4, personal White House letterhead, no date. Letter to Preston H. Long, in part: “Just a line to thank you for your warm greeting on this 37th anniversary of my 39th birthday…You are visiting my alma mater? I didn’t know that you’d ever heard of Eureka College which I must say is very dear to me. I hope they treat you well.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original White House transmittal envelope, addressed in Reagan’s hand. Starting Bid $200

51.

Four Presidents. Col-

or satin-finish 7.5 x 10.75 of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Jimmy Carter gathered at the White House preparing to depart for Anwar Sadat’s funeral in 1981, signed in the lower border in blue and black felt tip, “Ronald Reagan,” “Gerald R. Ford,” “Jimmy Carter,” and “Richard Nixon.”

Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 17.5. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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52. Barbara Bush

53. George Bush

55. George Bush

56. George Bush

57. George Bush

58. George W. Bush

59. George W. Bush

60. George W. Bush

61. The Bushes

62. Jimmy Carter

63. Jimmy Carter

64. Bill Clinton

65. Bill Clinton

66. Bill Clinton

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67. Bill Clinton Starting Bid $200

68. Bill and Hillary Clinton

69. Hillary and Chelsea Clinton

70. The Clintons

71. Calvin Coolidge

72. Calvin Coolidge

73. Grace Coolidge

74. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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75. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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76. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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78. Millard Fillmore

82. Gerald Ford

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79. Gerald Ford

80. Gerald Ford

81. Gerald Ford

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77. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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83. Gerald Ford

84. Gerald Ford

85. Gerald Ford

86. Gerald Ford

87. Warren G. Harding

88. Benjamin Harrison Starting Bid $200

89. Rutherford B. Hayes

90. Herbert Hoover

92. Herbert Hoover

93. Herbert Hoover

94. Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson

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91. Herbert Hoover Starting Bid $200

95. Lyndon B. Johnson Starting Bid $200

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96. Lyndon B. Johnson Starting Bid $200

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97. Lyndon B. Johnson

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98. Lyndon B. Johnson Starting Bid $200

99. Jacqueline Kennedy

100. John F. Kennedy

101. William McKinley

102. Richard Nixon

103. Richard Nixon

104. Richard Nixon

105. Richard Nixon

106. Richard Nixon

107. Richard Nixon

108. Barack Obama

109. Nancy Reagan

110. Ronald Reagan

111. Ronald Reagan

112. Ronald Reagan

113. Ronald Reagan

114. Ronald Reagan

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115. Ronald and Nancy Reagan Starting Bid $200

116. Eleanor Roosevelt

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117. Franklin D. Roosevelt

118. Franklin D. Roosevelt

119. William H. Taft

120. William H. Taft

121. William H. Taft

122. Harry S. Truman

123. Harry S. Truman

124. Harry S. Truman

125. Harry S. Truman

126. Harry S. Truman

127. Wake Island Conference: Truman and MacArthur

128. Donald Trump

129. White House 1950 Wood Relic

130. Woodrow Wilson

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notables

Declaration of Independence 131.

Charles Carroll of Carrollton.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1737–1832) who was the longest-lived among his colleagues. ALS signed “Ch. Carroll of Carrollton,” one page, 8 x 9.75, May 6, 1829. Letter to a gentleman, written from Baltimore, in part: “I acknowledge the receipt of your letter… covering your account of $50 for which you have my check inclosed…Please to furnish me with the legal costs against Garner that I may charge him with them, also with your account of legal services. I have paid you at different times $400.” In fine condition, with light toning, and two small chips, along the left edge. Starting Bid $200

132. William Ellery. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727-1820). ADS, one page, 6.25 x 3.5, October 4, 1784. Delivery order for “Storage of a parcel of house–hole goods” and “hay from Joseph Reynolds.” Signed above by William Ellery as the custom collector of Newport, and countersigned below by Josiah Finney. In fine condition, with a couple of small stains. Starting Bid $200

133. John Hancock.

Partly-printed DS, one page, 15.75 x 12.25, July 2, 1792. As governor of Massachusetts, Hancock appoints Adolphus Spring as “Ensign of a Company in the fifth Regiment first Brigade of Seventh Division of the Militia of this Commonwealth, comprehending the County of Worcester.”

Boldly signed on the left side by Hancock, and countersigned by John Avery as secretary. The official seal affixed to the upper left is intact. In very good to fine condition, with light toning and creasing, and repairs on the reverse to splitting along some of the several intersecting folds. Starting Bid $500

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134. Thomas McKean. Part-

ly-printed vellum DS, signed “Tho. M:Kean,” one page, 21 x 12, July 10, 1806.

As governor of Pennsylvania, McKean grants “a certain tract of land, called ‘Charlemont’… containing Five hundred and forty nine acres.” Boldly signed in the upper left corner by Governor McKean, and countersigned at the conclusion by his nephew, Thomas McKean Thompson, as deputy secretary. White paper seal remains affixed to the upper left corner. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

135. John Morton.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1725–1777) who also chaired the committee that wrote the Articles of Confederation. Manuscript DS, one page both sides, 8 x 12.75, December 6, 1768.

Arbitration bond from William Starr to Daniel Sharpless in the amount of one hundred pounds, associated with “raising the Water in Ridley Creek by the erection of the said William Starr’s Mill Dam and of Rendering Impassable a certain ford across the same creek commonly used by the said Daniel Sharpless.” Signed at the conclusion by Morton. In very good to fine condition, with ink erosion affecting some text, but not Morton’s signature, and professionally silked on both sides for reinforcement. Starting Bid $200

136. George Ross.Manuscript DS, signed “G: Ross,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, January 1750. Significant legal document in a case between Robert Campbell and Thomas Holcomb containing several areas filled out in Ross’s own hand with names, places, and amounts, as well as the lengthy description of the case: “[in] the County of Cumberland was indebted to him the s’d Thomas in the sum of Fifty five pounds Eight shillings lawfull money of Pennsylvania for Work & Labour & Service by him, the said Thomas at the special Instance & request of him the said Robert for him the said Robert before that him done & performed as also for Materials & Divers sums of money by the said Thomas at the like Instance & Request of him the said Robert.” Signed in the lower left corner by Ross. In very good to fine condition, with professional silking on the reverse to reinforce fold separations. Starting Bid $200

137. Edward Rutledge.

ALS, one page, 7 x 4.5, December 7, 1799. As governor of South Carolina, Rutledge informs the legislature of the resignation of the state’s engineer. In full: “Mr. President & Gentlemen of the Senate: Honorable Gentlemen, I herewith transmit to you a copy of a letter, which I received from Colonel Serf, containing his resignation, as Engineer of this State.”

Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and plaque to an overall size of 13 x 20; the frame’s backing has a window for viewing the docketing on the reverse. In fine, clean condition. Starting Bid $200

138. Matthew Thornton. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New

Hampshire (1714–1803). Manuscript DS, signed “Matthew Thornton,” one page, 7.5 x 5.75, September 6, 1765. Document issued to a New Hampshire sheriff, in part: “Greeting, complaint being made to me the Subscriber, one of his Majesty’s Justices of the peace for said Province…These are in his Majesty’s name to Require you forthwith to apprehend the said Arthur Archibald (if he may be found in your precinct) & bring him before me…to be Dealt with as the Law Directs.” Mounted, double-matted, and framed with a portrait and plaque to an overall size of 18 x 12.5. In fine condition, with a small hole touching the paraph. Starting Bid $200

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American Politicians 139. William Jennings Bryan. Vintage matte-

finish 9 x 12 half-length photo of William Jennings Bryan seated in profile, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Hon. C. H. Sherrill, with compliments of, W. J. Bryan, March 4, 1910.” Signed in the lower right by the photographer, “Chandler, 1910.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

140. William Jennings Bryan. ALS

signed “W. J. Bryan,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, personal The Commoner letterhead, January 30, 1901.

In full: “I have rec’d a copy of the Sentinel of Liberty & on the margins and enquiry. In reply would say that I shall be pleased to exchange with the Sentinel.” In fine condition, with ink bleeding to one word. Starting Bid $200

Activists and Social Leader Thanking a British lord for wishes on his birthday, “which is synonymous with the rebirth of the spinning wheel in 1918” 141. Mohandas Gandhi. ALS signed “M. K. Gandhi,” one page, 5 x 7.25,

October 10, 1946. Letter to Lord Pethick-Lawrence, Secretary of State for India and Burma, written from New Delhi in the year before India gained independence. In full: “Dear friend, It was good of you to send me your wishes for my birthday which is synonymous with the rebirth of the spinning wheel in 1918.”

In fine condition, with a light crease passing thought the signature, and a light paperclip impression to the top edge.

Gandhi’s reference to the spinning wheel is exceptionally important, as he had adopted it as a symbol of economic independence very early on in his movement. His platform started to become popular shortly after World War I, and he developed a broad base of support from both Hindus and Muslims to support peaceful noncooperation. After assuming control of the Indian National Congress in December 1921, Gandhi expanded his nonviolence program to include the swadeshi policy—the boycott of British goods. From this originated his spinning wheel, as he encouraged all Indians to wear khadi (homespun cloth) instead of British-made textiles. He furthered this concept by exhorting Indian men and women, rich or poor, to spend time each day spinning khadi in support of the independence movement. Thus the spinning wheel—and the textile itself—became symbolic of the movement toward Indian independence.

While Lord Pethwick-Lawrence was involved with the negotiations that led to India’s freedom, it was Prime Minister Clement Atlee who made the government’s principal decisions in the matter. An absolutely fantastic letter representing Gandhi’s ultimate achievement. Starting Bid $1000 www.RRAuction.com | 27

142. Mohandas Gandhi. Vintage fountain pen signature, “M. K. Gandhi,” on a

purple 2.25 x 1 slip, affixed within an autograph album containing a variety of autographs from English entertainers (e.g. Basil Sydney, Ivor Novello, Evelyn Laye, and many others). In very good to fine condition, with the Gandhi page (like most pages in the book) detached, but clean. Consignor notes that this album belonged to actress Bertha Sydney, who met Gandhi during his tour of England in 1931. Starting Bid $300

143. Helen Keller.

Appealing vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10.75 formal portrait of Keller seated, signed and inscribed in the lower border in pencil, “To Mr. Roland Robbins, With happy memories of his kindness, Helen Keller, October 1920.” Framed and in very good to fine condition, with some light staining and soiling.

Starting Bid $200

145. Nelson Mandela.

Limited edition color 26 x 20 lithograph entitled ‘The Harbour’ from Mandela’s ‘My Robben Island’ suite, numbered 59/500, signed in the lower right in pencil, “N. Mandela.” Rolled and in fine condition.

Accompanied by the publisher’s certificate of authenticity. This richly colored lithograph depicts the interment harbor where new prisoners would arrive. In Mandela’s artist’s motivation statement about the lithograph suite, he remarked: ‘Today when I look at Robben Island I see it as a celebration of the struggle and a symbol of the finest qualities of the human spirit, rather than as a monument to the brutal tyranny and oppression of apartheid…In these sketches entitled: My Robben Island, I have attempted to colour the Island sketches in ways that reflect the positive light in which I view it. This is what I would like to share with people around the world and, hopefully, also project the idea that even the most fantastic dreams can be achieved if we are prepared to endure life’s challenges.’ Starting Bid $200

The creator of the lifesaving ‘Schutz-Pass’ 144. Martin Luther King, Jr. Signed book: Where Do

We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1967. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 209 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black ballpoint, “To Mr. Otto E. Geppert, Martin Luther King, Jr.” Collector’s notation to signed page dates the signature to June 16, 1967. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: Released in June 1967, this was the last book King published before his life was taken in April the following year. Starting Bid $300

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146. Raoul Wallenberg.

Desirable ink signature, “R. Wa l l e n b e r g , ” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 sheet clipped from the close of a letter.

In fine condition, with a horizontal mailing fold between the two lines of type. Starting Bid $300

Supreme Court On stock speculation and the recharter of the Second Bank of the United States 147. John Marshall. ALS signed “J. Marshall,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 7.5, September 18, 1832. Letter to his son, James K. Marshall, concerning the sale of some bank stock. In part: “After writing to you it occured to me that the money for Mr. Hicks and Mr. Ambler might be required immediately, and that you might have written to them that it was deposited in the bank. Under this impression I requested Mr. Lynch, the broker, to sell two shares for the most he could get, but not to sell more than two for less than 112…He has departed somewhat from instructions and has sold thirteen shares for 111.75…I am confident that more cannot now be obtained, and am not sure that this price will hold. The rise is to be ascribed to the opinion that the bank of The United States will not be rechartered, and gentlemen speculate on a great rise in state stock when the present charter shall expire. All this is speculation…I shall sell the remaining three shares at the same price if an opportunity offers unless you direct otherwise, and shall place the money to the credit of the Farmer’s bank in Winchester.” Addressed on the integral leaf in Marshall’s hand. In very good to fine condition, with a tear to the left edge, scattered light stains, and damage to the integral address leaf, including a tear and the top third trimmed off and not present.

Near the end of the 1832 presidential campaign between Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson, Marshall writes to his son regarding the sale of some state bank stock. Through James H. Lynch, a broker, Marshall sold several shares that had risen in value because speculators believed that the Second Bank of the United States would not be rechartered. Two months later, Andrew Jackson, who opposed the recharter, was elected president. The Second Bank of the United States became private in 1836, and it was liquidated in 1841. Starting Bid $300

Businessmen 148. Henry Wells and William Fargo. Partly-printed DS, signed “Henry

Wells” and “Wm. G. Fargo,” one page, 12 x 8.5, May 1, 1866. Handsomely engraved stock certificate for five shares in the American Express Company, issued to L. M. Waite. Signed at the conclusion by Henry Wells as president, William Fargo as secretary, and Alex Holland as treasurer. In very good to fine condition, with an area of light toning, and several unobtrusive cancellation cuts to the bottom, two of which touch Wells’s signature. Starting Bid $200

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Scientists and Inventors Recovering from a horse carriage mishap, Bell seeks to arrange “a Convention of Teachers of Visible Speech” 149. Alexander Graham Bell. Terrific

ALS signed “A. Graham Bell,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, January 9, 1874. Written from Salem, Mass., and addressed to Professor Abel S. Clarke at the American Asylum for Deaf Mutes in Hartford, Connecticut. In full: “I have just returned from Canada and have seen the ‘Annals.’ Let me thank you most sincerely for the very excellent way in which you have defended Visible Speech. It gave me great pleasure to see your article. I had intended to pay you a visit on my way here but the Fates intervened.

On New Year’s Day, our horse, who has always been very quiet inoffensive animal, took a new departure and rushed off on his own account, leaving me on my back in the middle of the road, while he went off with the carriage, and my sister. My sister jumped into a snow drift and escaped with a sprained ankle. I received some slight injuries about the back which delayed me so long in Canada that I had to go directly to Boston without calling anywhere on the way. A few days more will, I hope, set me all to rights again. I am trying to arrange for a Convention of Teachers of Visible Speech, for the purpose of comparing notes and discussing plans for the advancement of the system. All the teachers of the Clarke Instit., and all the teachers of the Boston School have agreed to meet me at Worchester on Saturday the 24th of January. Will you and Miss Sweet join us? Miss Rogers will secure a room for us to meet in—and I shall inform you of the place of meeting in a few days. I think that Periodical Conventions of Teachers of Visible Speech to discuss practical points connected with the teaching of articulation—will do much for the advancement of the cause. If you and Miss Sweet can come—I can calculate upon at least 15 teachers of the system being present. Please let me hear from you as soon as possible. If you were to leave Hartford by an early train on Saturday we could have a session of about five hours—and all of us return to our respective towns the same day. With kind regards to Mrs. Clarke and yourself.” The original mailing envelope, addressed in Bell’s own hand, is lightly tape-affixed to reverse of second integral page. In fine condition.

Professor Abel Clarke taught at the American Asylum for the Deaf, and also authored the book ‘A Primer of English and American Literature,’ published by The American Asylum. Visible Speech is a system of written symbols that represent sounds capable of being made by the human voice. This system, which can be used with not only English, but also with foreign and obscure languages, was developed by Alexander Melville Bell, father of Alexander Graham Bell, and became popular with the publication of the latter’s book ‘Visible Speech’ in 1867. A. Melville Bell developed the Visible Speech system with the intent that it could aid deaf students in learning to speak through teachers trained in this system. He was invited to provide training to teachers at the Boston School for Deaf Mutes, but declined and offered his son’s services instead, who had begun assisting his father with research and during various tours. Alexander Graham Bell began teaching his father’s system upon his arrival in Boston in April 1871, and by March-June 1872, he was providing the same training to teachers at the Clarke School for the Deaf in Northampton, Mass., and the American Asylum for the Deaf in Hartford, Conn. In 1874, the year of this letter, Bell began printing the ‘Visible Speech Pioneer,’ a periodic publication that provided helpful information to various institutes for the deaf. Starting Bid $300

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Radioactivity results from Curie’s lab

150. Marie Curie. Polish-born French physicist (1867–1934), she and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium, in 1898. In 1911 she won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. She died of leukemia brought about by her work with radioactive material. Partly-printed DS, in French, signed “M. Curie,” one page, 8 x 11.5, December 18, 1923. Untranslated certificate from Curie’s laboratory at the Institut du Radium, specifying the radioactive radium content in a given substance.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

One year before the release of On the Origin of Species 151. Charles Darwin. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, December 8, 1858. Letter to his land agent John Higgins regarding rent collected from his farm at Beesby, in full: “I beg leave to acknowledge & thank you for your note & half years account & for 250:6:2 placed to my account at the Union Bank.” Boldly signed at the conclusion over a duty stamp. In fine condition. Accompanied by two financial documents associated with Higgins: a receipt of £2 from Thomas Turner (by payment of John Higgins) for an annual subscription, June 11, 1863, signed by Charles Mason; and a receipt from timber merchants Wintringham & Bennett made out to John Higgins, November 22, 1858. Darwin’s famed work, On the Origin of Species, would be released one year later on November 24, 1859, forever revolutionizing scientific thought.

Starting Bid $500

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One of Darwin’s last autographs 152. Charles Darwin. Extremely desirable ink signature, “Charles Darwin, from your well-wisher, April 15, 1882,” on an off-white 5 x 2.75 slip. In fine condition, with light showthrough along the left edge from mounting traces on the reverse. Darwin would pass away just four days later on April 19, 1882. Starting Bid $500

Inscribed by Einstein to the BASIC programming inventor 153. Albert Einstein.

Signed book: Albert Einstein: Philosopher– Scientist. First edition presentation copy.

Evanston, Illinois: The Library of Living Philosophers, 1949.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 781 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in blue ink, “Meinem lieben Kemeny, A. Einstein.

50.” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with toning to the signed page, as well as two diagonal creases, one of which passes through the end of the inscription. Book condition: VG/VG, with some creasing to pages, and edge tears and wear to the jacket, with the largest tears at the head of the spine.

John G. Kemeny worked as Einstein’s assistant in 1948-49, as a sabbatical from his doctoral studies. Part of the massive wartime Hungarian scientific emigration that drained the country of its greatest talents, Kemeny studied at Princeton but took a year off to work in Richard Feynman’s computation group within the Manhattan Project. He was later one of the co-inventors of the BASIC computer programming language. A splendid signed volume dedicated to a computing pioneer. Starting Bid $500

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Einstein writes to Reichenbach on the topic of “Geometrization” 154. Albert Einstein. ALS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 3.5 x 5.5, postcard letterhead, April 1926. Letter to Hans Reichenbach in Stuttgart, Germany, concerning Reichenbach’s recent work on geometrization of the magnetic field as well as his criticism of Hermann Weyl’s similar theory. In full (translated): “You are absolutely right. It would be incorrect to assume that ‘Geometrization’ is something fundamental. It is nothing more than a donkey’s bridge for discovering numerical laws. Considering this a theory for ‘geometric’ representation would be just an inconsequential matter of personal preference. Fundamentally new is that Weyl, by subjecting the transformation formula in addition to invariance to a new requirement, namely the (‘calibration invariant’). However, this advantage is neutralized because switching to equations of the fourth order will be necessary, which in turn means a substantial increase of the arbitrary factor…If there is anything I can do for you, do let me know.” In fine condition, with two file holes affecting none of the text.

At the time of this letter, Reichenbach and Einstein were communicating about the former’s construction of a theory establishing a connection between electricity and geometry, which he hoped would prove as effective as that of general relativity connecting gravitation and geometry. Reichenbach concluded, however, that his theory was less successful than that of general relativity, and he informed Einstein in a prior letter that based on his experiments, evidence proved that geometrization of a physical field cannot be considered a significant advancement. In this letter, Einstein appears to agree with Reichenbach, while at the same time criticizing Hermann Weyl’s own theory on geometrization of the electromagnetic field. Starting Bid $1000

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Einstein to the Modernist writer: “Your method brings the important object closer to understanding” 155. Albert Einstein. TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blindstamped Princeton letterhead, February 25, 1942. Letter to Austrian novelist Hermann Broch in New York, during the time that he was finishing his great book The Death of Virgil.

In full (translated): “I have read your manuscript with great interest and truly believe that your method brings the important object closer to understanding. I will be glad if I have the opportunity to use your work through my judgment.” In very good to fine condition, with some light edge creasing, a paperclip impression to the top edge, and a few small edge stains.

One of the major Modernist writers, Broch fled Nazi Germany for New York. He was fascinated with Einstein’s theories, and incorporated modern physics into his literature—in one episode in The Guiltless, a stupid math teacher and future Nazi becomes involved in an absurd meeting held to protest Einstein’s theory of relativity. Similarly, a New York Times review of The Sleepwalkers describes the novel’s structure—a multiplicity of narratives featuring an essay-within-anovel—and observes: ‘Through this series of encapsulations, Broch sought to create an ‘absolute’ novel that, as in Einstein’s theory of relativity, contained its own observer within the field of observation.’

That two corresponded on these subjects—and that Einstein endorsed Broch’s “method”—makes this an extremely interesting letter that bridges the gap between the arts and sciences. Starting Bid $1000

156. Alexander Fleming. Superb

vintage pearl-finish 7 x 9.5 photo of Alexander Fleming peering into a microscope, signed in black ink. In very good condition, with professional rebacking, an emulsion scuff below Fleming’s ear, and multiple creases, including a heavier horizontal crease across the lower part of the image. Starting Bid $200

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157. Werner Heisenberg. German theoretical physicist (1901-1976) awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in physics for the creation of quantum mechanics. Scarce fountain pen signature, “Werner Heisenberg, 23. 12.

60,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

“I do not know if it is true that Mr. Einstein said he could not believe that God was playing dice at the time he created the world” 158. Carl Jung. TLS in French, signed “C. G. Jung,” one page, 8 x

11.5, personal letterhead, March 4, 1954. In part (translated): “I knew Mr. Einstein when he was in Zurich; I had the great chance to discuss with him the origins of his theory of relativity. Since I am neither a physicist nor a mathematician, I could not follow the evolution of his theory of mathematics which seems to me too difficult to understand.

I do not know if it is true that Mr. Einstein said he could not believe that God was playing dice at the time he created the world, but if it is true, he did not realize that the alternative is that God created a machine. But it is certainly not a particularly important remark.” In fine condition. An exceptional letter with Jung’s opinion on Einstein and his belief in God. Starting Bid $500

160. Hudson Maxim. American

159. Guglielmo Marconi. Scarce

3.5 x 5 photo of the Nobel Prize-winning inventor, signed in the lower border in thick black ink, “G. Marconi.” In fine condition, with a small scrape under the paraph. Encapsulated in a plastic Beckett authentication holder. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services.

Starting Bid $200

chemist and inventor (1853–1927) best known for several innovations related to explosives, including smokeless gunpowder.

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, December 11, 1904. Letter to Admiral Charles O’Neil, in part: “I met the Special Board on Naval Ordnance at the Maryland Hotel…I explained the fuze to them, and it was agreed that we should, between us, make out a program for testing it, and I am now at work…I enclose you copy of a letter written by me to Gen. William Crozier, Chief of Ordnance of the United States Army, in answer to the recent report of the Ordnance Board on some experiments made with Maximite…I have recently devised a new apparatus and method for charging shell with my new high explosive. During my visit to Washington, I explained these to Gen. Crozier, and he has promised to have them tested.” Attached is the copy of Maxim’s nine-page letter (secretarially signed), plus an authentically signed statement concerning a royalty agreement between Maxim and O’Neil for the sale of his inventions. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the last page. Excellent content from the weapons innovator. Starting Bid $200

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Rare letter by the founder of the Nobel Prize 161. Alfred Nobel. Swedish chemist, engineer, inventor, businessman, and philanthropist (1833–1896) known for inventing dynamite and for bequeathing his fortune for the establishment of the Nobel Prize. Extremely rare ALS in Swedish, signed “A. Nobel,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, October 18, 1895. Letter to an engineer, in part (translated): “I have forwarded your case on 9/10 to Bofors and requested further information. The description sent separately as printed matter (announced in the letter) has not reached me.” In fine condition, with extremely well-done professional repairs to split folds. Starting Bid $300

Declining a rabies vaccine test subject: “I am deeply touched by your offering, but unfortunately I cannot accept it because you have not been bitten” 162. Louis Pasteur. ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page,

4.25 x 7, October 30, 1885. Amusing letter responding to a proposal. In full (translated): “Mademoiselle, I am deeply touched by your offering, but unfortunately I cannot accept it because you have not been bitten. Please receive the expression of my respect for your gesture.” In fine condition.

After five years of extensive study of the rabies virus and the successful treatment of several infected dogs, Louis Pasteur faced his first human patient in July of 1885. Certain that the severely bitten nine-year-old Joseph Meister would not survive without treatment, he began the course of the 13 injections; after administering all 13, one each day, in progressively stronger doses, Meister regained strength and never developed rabies. After a second successful treatment on a bitten shepherd which began in October, word spread and people began to seek him out for the vaccinations. In this instance, a young lady apparently aimed to ‘sacrifice herself for science’ and be an experimental subject for the vaccine, a gracious offer that Pasteur declined. A remarkable letter by the scientist penned at the height of his rabies research, on the subject of the dog bites and vaccine that made him famous. Starting Bid $300

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163. Robert Oppenheimer. Brilliant American physicist (1904–1967) who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who spearheaded the Manhattan Project, leading to the development of the first atomic bomb. TLS, one page, 5.5 x 6.5, The Institute for Advanced Study letterhead, August 26, 1963. Letter to journalist Norman Cousins of the Saturday Review, in full: “I very much liked your letter in the TIMES yesterday. I hope that you will like this very brief talk that I gave last June in Chicago. With warm good wishes.” In fine condition, with light creases and staple holes to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

Important scientific letter between quantum physics pioneers: “How essential is it, that the photons only are regularized, but not the electrons or the whole expression?”

164. Wolfgang Pauli. Pioneer of quantum physics

(1900–1958) who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1945 after being nominated by Albert Einstein.

ALS signed “W. Pauli,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 11.75, July 19, 1949. Letter to the eminent American physicist Joaquin M. Luttinger, in part: “I was very glad about the result of zero-charge renormalization and also about the importance of the regularization for it. The essential circumstance seems to be that [three lines of formulas]. (How essential is it, that the photons only are regularized, but not the electrons or the whole expression?)…term [followed by formula] is rather strange, but perhaps he has some ‘revealed’ reason for this term. Now it is important that Schafroth does not publish anything which is wrong on this charge renormalization. That means he has to be warned not to send off the proofs of his A.P.A. paper without correcting this error. Do you know where he can be reached? Of course I do not want to spoil his vacation and it may take some time until he gets the proof. On the other hand, once his attention will be directed toward this elementary fact above it will be easy for him to make the necessary correction. I am sorry that I have to bother you with another affair. Rosenfeld writes to me, that he will pass through Zurich on July 31st and he begs me to reserve a room for him in a cheap (he will only have 20 Swiss Francs) hotel for one night. Could you ask either the secretary or…(the latter proposes R. himself) to arrange this… and to write to L. Rosenfeld (address: c/o Prof. N. Bohr, Tisvilde, Denmark) the result. (Rosenfeld is in Denmark to ‘finish’ the paper with Bohr on the measurability of charge, so one should not write to him to Manchester).” In fine condition. An important letter between colleagues—Pauli had received the Nobel Prize four years earlier for his discovery of the exclusion principle, and Luttinger had made his noteworthy calculation of the anomalous magnetic moment of the electron in 1948. In addition to the excellent scientific content of this letter, it boasts the mention of fellow quantum physicist and Nobel Prize–winner Niels Bohr. An exceedingly desirable piece, which is accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Intellectuals 165. Theodor Adorno. German sociologist, philosopher, and musicologist (1903–1969) known for his critical theory as a leading member of the Frankfurt School. ANS in German, signed “Theodor W. Adorno,” one page, 8.25 x 6, March 16, 1965. In full: “I would rather be a shoemaker and poet as well, than a ‘music sociologist and philosopher’!

Mr. Josef Mertens, with kind recommendations.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Diverse haul of over 475 autographs

166. First Day Covers. Collection of over 475 commemorative covers and FDCs signed by a wide variety astronauts,

cosmonauts, athletes, aviators, authors, scientists, entertainers, military and political figures, shuttle crews, and covers flown on test or first flights. Notable signatures are as follows: Apollo–Soyuz Test Project (Tom Stafford, Vance Brand, and Deke Slayton; and Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov); Eddie Arcaro; Roger Bannister; Brigitte Bardot; Christiaan Barnard; Jean Béliveau; Omar Bradley; Vance Brand and Deke Slayton; Caroline, Princess of Hanover; Denton Cooley; Jacques Cousteau; Jimmy Doolittle; Ira C. Eaker; Joe Engle and Richard Truly; Betty Ford; Gerald Ford; Milton Friedman; John Glenn (with Shorty Powers); Jane Goodall; Alexander Haig; Al Hirschfeld; Lady Bird Johnson; Ethel Kennedy; Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy; Henry Kissinger; Chris Kraft; Valeri Kubasov; Walter Lantz (with Woody sketch); Sophia Loren; Anthony McAuliffe; Arnold Palmer; Floyd Patterson; Linus Pauling; Itzhak Perlman; Colin Powell; Rainier III, Prince of Monaco; Maurice Richard; Sally Ride; Skylab 2 (Alan Bean, Owen Garriott, and Jack Lousma); Sam Snead; Benjamin Spock; John Stapp; Edward Teller; Gherman Titov; Leon Uris; James Van Allen; James D. Watson; William Westmoreland; Elie Wiesel; Simon Wiesenthal; Jeana Yeager (with Dick and Burt Rutan); and many more. The collection, which features many lesser or obscure names worthy of further research, may include secretarial. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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167. Sigmund Freud. Untranslated ANS in German, signed “Freud,” one page, 4.5 x 2.75, December 28, 1924. Reverse features the address of Dr. Siegfried Bernfeld, which reads, “Dieu, XIII/9 Suppegarse 10,” along with his phone number.

In fine condition. Bernfeld was a fellow Austrian psychologist who published an article in Freud’s journal in 1931. Starting Bid $200

Magnificent oversized 1922 portrait of the psychoanalyst 168. Sigmund Freud. Extraordinary matte-finish 9 x 11.75 photo of the pioneering psychoanalyst, signed in fountain pen, “Sigm. Freud, 1922.” In very good condition, with scattered foxing, staining along the edges, and light silvering around the signature. A rare and striking portrait of one of the most innovative thinkers of the 20th century, very rarely seen in this large size. Starting Bid $1000

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170. Friedrich Hayek. Influential economist (1899-1992) known for his defense of classical liberalism, who shared the Nobel Prize in Economics with Gunnar Myrdal for ‘pioneering work in the theory of money and economic fluctuations.’

Glossy 4.25 x 5.75 close-up photo of Friedrich Hayek in later age, signed in red ink, “F. A. Hayek.” In fine condition, with a few small spots of emulsion irregularity. Starting Bid $200

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Mother Teresa. Wonderful glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M. Teresa mc.”

In very fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Religious Figures

171. Thomas Merton. Trappist monk, writer, and mystic

(1915-1989) known for his best-selling autobiography The Seven Storey Mountain. Fascinating spiral-bound scrapbook containing an array of published material relating to the thoughts and teachings of Thomas Merton, comprised of an assortment of newsletters, photos, magazine and newspaper clippings, and a handful of handwritten letters and notes, eight of which are signed with his initials, “T. M.” Highlights include a pair of ALSs, both one page, From the Desk of Father Louis stationery; the first, postmarked January 31, 1968, in full: “Thanks—I appreciated the card! Yes—Abbot Burns was one of my scholastics. I am glad he got the votes. He is our best man”; and the second, postmarked May 27, 1968, in part: “Many thanks for remembering my anniversary & the presents are much appreciated. I will remember you especially at Mass this morning.” The six other instances of Merton’s signed initials and handwriting can be found at the top of newsletters from the “Abbey of Gethsemani,” which are dated between February and December 1967. Various pages are annotated and marked in another hand, with several additional articles and clippings laid loose at the back of the scrapbook. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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173. Pope Benedict XV. Matte-finish 4 x 5.5 photo of Pope Benedict XV affixed to its original 8.5 x 12 mount, inscribed on the mount in fountain pen with an apostolic blessing and signed by the pontiff, “Benedictus PP XV,” dated January 31, 1920. In fine condition, with a light crease in the upper left blank area. Starting Bid $200

“If the people of Glasgow or any other place are weary of us, we will leave them to themselves” 174. John Wesley. Anglican cleric and theologian (1703–1791) who founded Methodism and was said to have preached 40,000 sermons in his lifetime. Rare ALS signed “J. Wesley,” one page, 5.5 x 7.5, May 10, 1789. Written from Cork, a letter to “My Dear Brother,” in full: “Session! Elders! We Methodists have no such Custom; neither any of the Churches of God that are under my Care. I require you Jonathan Crowther, immediately to dissolve that session, (so called) at Glasgow. Discharge them from meeting any more. And if they will leave yr Society, let them leave it. We acknowledge only Preachers, Stewards, and Leaders among us, over whom the Assistants in each Circuit presides. You ought to have kept to the Methodist plan from the beginning. Who had any authority to vary from it? If the people of Glasgow or any other place are weary of us, we will leave them to themselves. But we are willing to be still their servants for Christ’s sake, according to our Discipline, but no other.” In very good to fine condition, with light staining and foxing, and a few small professional repairs.

Starting Bid $300

World Leaders 175. Joseph Bonaparte. Older brother of Napoleon (18681844) who served as King of Spain from 1808 to 1813, and King of Naples from 1806 to 1808. ALS in French, signed “Joseph, Cte de Survilliers,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, June 7, 1831.

Letter to “Monsieur le President,” Andrew Jackson, concerning noted Jewish-American educator and philanthropist Rebecca Gratz. In part (translated): “I have received the letter that you were so kind to write to me on May 23 and I have received with pleasure Madame Gratz, as well as the difficult circumstances in which I am now have allowed me because I have received very bad news from my family. Madame Gratz has seemed to me in every point absolutely worthy of the interest that you devote to her, Mr. President. Would it be too much to presume of the feelings that you are kind enough to express to me, sir, than to ask your intervention with the general director…General Bernard who is here, returning to France, will explain to your excellency the nature of my requests and will explain to you my problems.” In very good condition, with repairs to tears and separations along intersecting folds. An extraordinary letter—the brother of Napoleon writing the the president of the United States on Rebecca Gratz, one of the great early American female philanthropists. Starting Bid $200

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176. Madame Chiang Kai-shek. Vintage ink signature, “Mayling Soong Chiang,” on an off-white 11.5 x 8.5 sheet bearing affixed images of the President and First Lady of the Republic of China. In very good to fine condition, with wrinkling to the images and light creasing to the mount. Accompanied by the original transmittal letter from the ‘Office of the President,’ dated August 25, 1972, forwarding the signature and an unsigned photo depicting President and Madame Chiang addressing a crowd of 250,000 on the 60th Double Tenth National Day of the Republic of China. Starting Bid $200

Remarkable 1898 portrait of Churchill in the 4th Queen’s Own Hussars

177. Winston Churchill. Magnificent and extremely early 5 x 8 mounted albumen photo of Churchill by J. Heyman & Co., showing him in uniform as a lieutenant in the 4th Queen’s Own Hussars Regiment of the British Army, beautifully signed at the top in ink, “Winston S. Churchill, Lieut. 4th Hussars, Septr. 1898.” In fine condition, with trimmed borders.

In 1899, the 24-year-old Churchill, a lieutenant in the 4th Queen’s Own Hussars, sailed for Egypt, where he was to join the 21st Lancers and report on Herbert Kitchener’s military campaign in the Sudan for The Morning Post. After arriving in Cairo, they headed down the Nile to take part in the Battle of Omdurman against the army of Sudanese leader Abdallahi ibn Muhammad on September 2, 1899. Churchill was critical of Kitchener’s actions during the decisive British–Egyptian victory, particularly in his unmerciful treatment of enemy wounded and his desecration of Muhammad Ahmad’s tomb.

Back in England by October, Churchill wrote an account of the campaign, published as The River War in November 1899. A remarkable signed portrait from a foundational period of his youthful military service, just before embarking upon a career in politics. Starting Bid $1000

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Churchill’s six-book account of World War II, inscribed inside Volume IV: The Hinge of Fate 178. Winston Churchill. Complete book

set: The Second World War, Volumes I–VI. First British editions. London: Cassell and Co. Ltd., 1948-1954. Hardcovers with dust jackets, 6 x 8.5. Beautifully signed on the half-title page of the fourth volume in fountain pen, “Winston S. Churchill.” Autographic condition: fine. Overall book condition: VG/VG, with staining to the front panel of the first volume’s dust jacket, some fading to topstain, and a bookplate torn from the front pastedown of the final volume.

As Britain’s prime minister for most of the Second World War, Winston Churchill had an unparalleled perspective on the conflict.

After leaving office in 1945, he produced this remarkable account, which holds a very high place in the ranks of nonfiction books of the 20th century. The comprehensive series was a major success in both Great Britain and the United States, and was largely responsible for his being awarded the 1953 Nobel Prize for Literature ‘for his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values.’ Starting Bid $500

“Best greetings from Ho Chi Minh” 179. Ho Chi Minh. Exceedingly rare ink signature, “Best greetings

from Ho Chi Minh, 12. 1959,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 calling card belonging to Ho Chi Minh. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

180. Nikita Khrushchev.

Vintage ink signatures of Nikita Khrushchev, Nikolai Bulganin, and Georgy Malenkov on individual pages of a 5.25 x 3.75 autograph album. In fine condition. Accompanied by a TLS by a secretary of the Soviet embassy, acknowledging a letter from Sydney Giles. Starting Bid $200

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181. Napoleon: Josephine. First wife of Napoleon and thus the first empress of the French (1763–1814). LS in French, signed “Josephine,” one page, 7.25 x 9, November 6, 1812. Letter to the Minister of War, written from her famous Chateau de Malmaison residence on the outskirts of Paris, recommending an officer. In fine condition, with light show-through along the left edge from an old mounting strip on the reverse. Starting Bid $300

The highly esteemed first president of the Republic of China

182. Sun Yat-sen. Founding father and first president of the Republic of China (1866-1925).

Ink signature in English and Chinese on a 5 x 1.75 slip affixed to a 7.5 x 6.25 album page, which also bears two additional affixed signatures. In fine condition.

Sun’s term as president was quite brief, as he resigned less than three months after taking office due to pressure from the Imperial army. A very rare offering from one of the greatest and most widely revered leaders of modern China. Starting Bid $1000

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Royalty Choice letter from the rulers of Castile, signed on the seventh anniversary of the Columbus landing 183. Ferdinand and Isabella. Exceptional LS in Spanish,

signed “Yo el Rey,” [I the King] and “Yo el Reyna,” [I the Queen], one page, 8.5 x 9, October 12, 1499. In full (translated): “Our municipal royal representative in the noble town of Valladolid.

By a patent letter or ours that we are sending to that town, we are ordering that they send their parliamentary representatives to wherever we may be on the twentieth of November next coming, as you will see at greater length in our said letter. We therefore order that you endeavor to see to it that they choose their parliamentary representatives from among those who seem to you to have better intentions, and bring it about that in any case they come on the day we order and that the powers they bring are very complete and in accordance with our said patent letter and the memorandum that accompanies it with the signature of Miguel Peres Dalmacan, our secretary.” Signed at the conclusion by the king and the queen, and countersigned by Dalmacan. In fine condition, with a small repair to a seal-related tear at the very start of the king’s signature. A decidedly crisp letter signed by both the king and queen of Castile, dating to the seventh anniversary of Columbus’s landing on ‘the new world.’

On October 12, 1492, the flagship Santa Maria, searching for an alternate trade route to Asia, sighted a Bahamian island. Upon landfall, Columbus claimed the region in the name of his benefactors, Isabella and Ferdinand, and called it San Salvador, which means ‘Holy Savior.’ The place name of this letter also holds great interest, as Valladolid, the de facto capital of Castile and Leon, was where Isabella and Ferdinand were married on October 19, 1469, and where Columbus died in 1506. Starting Bid $1000

184. King Charles IX. Vellum manuscript DS in French, signed “Charles,” one page, 16.75 x 11.5, January 31, 1570.

Financial document regarding expenses generated in Brittany concerning boats or bridges. In very good to fine condition, with the lower right area trimmed off, and light toning and staining to the right half of the document. Accompanied by a full translation. Starting Bid $200

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From the year before his execution— a rare King Charles I document, endorsed while imprisoned at Carisbrooke 185. King Charles I. King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (born 1600) from 1625 until his execution in the wake of the English Civil War in 1649. Manuscript DS, signed “Charles R,” one page, 5.5 x 7.5, February 24, 1647/8. Final page of an accounting ledger, endorsed at the conclusion in the hand of King Charles I: “I have examined thease Acounts & fynde them just: at Carisbrooke 24 of Feb: 1647/8: Charles R.” In very good to fine condition, with ceasing, toning, and scattered light foxing. A remarkable document signed during his imprisonment at Carisbrooke Castle during the English Civil War, dating to just one year prior to his execution.

This is the latest document signed by Charles I that we have ever offered. Starting Bid $300

186. King Edward VII. Signed book: Pot-Pourri from A Surrey Garden. Later printing. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1897. Three quarter leather hardcover with gilt-decorated spine, 5.75 x 8.5, 381 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in ink, “To A. C. MacKellar, from Albert Edward, Xmas 1897.” A slip affixed below identifies the signature of the prince and future king. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with some rubbing to boards. A handsome presentation volume. Starting Bid $200

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187. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Signed

book: HRH The Prince of Wales Watercolours. First edition.

Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1991. Hardcover with slipcase, 11.25 x 9.5, 159 pages. Signed on the title page in fountain pen, “Charles and” and “Diana.” In very fine condition.

Accompanied by a scarce unsigned leatherbound slipcased edition of Old Man of Lochnagar. Starting Bid $200

Marvelous oversized portrait of Princess Di 188. Princess Diana. Beautiful color satin-finish 10 x 12

portrait of Princess Diana in a lovely front-facing pose, affixed to the original mount, which is signed in fountain pen, “Diana, 1990.” Matted to an overall size of 16.25 x 20.75. In very good condition, with small stains and a crease to the lower right corner of the mount, two vertical creases to the image (one touching Diana’s chin), slight fading to the signature, and some smearing to the right side of the image, apparently from a cleaned spill of some type; in spite of its flaws, this remains a splendid portrait of the beloved princess. Starting Bid $300

189. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Desirable Christmas card from 1985, embossed on the front with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 10.25 x 7.25 open, featuring an affixed color portrait of the royal family with Prince Harry and Prince William riding a pony, signed and inscribed inside in fountain pen, “To you both—from Charles and” and “Diana.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

190. Queen Victoria. Signed book: The Life of His Royal

Highness the Prince Consort by Sir Theodore Martin. Later printing. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1882. Hardcover, 8.75 x 12.25. Inscribed in another hand on a tipped-in page, “Presented to William Henderson by,” and signed below in ink by the queen, “Victoria R. I., Jan. 1, 1883.” In very good to fine condition, with light buckling to the covers and foxing, toning, and a repaired left edge to the signed page. Starting Bid $200

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Explorers and Archeologists King Tut’s discoverer on the reconstruction of an ancient artifact 191. Howard Carter. British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874–1939) whose discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt’s ‘Valley of the Kings’ proved to be one of the signal events in the history of archaeology. ALS, one page, 7 x 10.75, Luxor letterhead, January 28, 1934. Letter to fellow archaeologist Reginald Engelbach, in part: “I am pleased you have managed to reconstruct the tree marquee. I failed to put it together. There is a small gill-stone which belongs to it. Rather like a box, which had (originally) a feather cushion on top, but which was completely destroyed by insects. I think you will find that the crow-bar and four buttons belong to the lower part, but how, it is certainly puzzling. I shall be in Cairo shortly, I hope.” In very good condition, with overall creasing and some scattered light staining. Fascinating content from history’s most famous archaeologist, written to an important fellow Egyptologist—Engelbach is remembered for his compilation of a register of all artifacts belonging to the Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Starting Bid $300

American West

192. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody.

Desirable ink signature, “W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill,’ 1900,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 sheet affixed to a slightly larger mount. In very good to fine condition, with light staining and toning. Starting Bid $200

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193. Wall Street Gold & Silver Mining Co.. Civil War–era partlyprinted DS, one page, 9.75 x 5.5, April 14, 1864. Stock certificate for 10 shares in the Wall Street Gold & Silver Mining Co. issued to company secretary William Dudley. The left side reads: “Reese River D[istrict], Nev[ada] T[erritory].” In fine condition, with three vertical folds. A scarce certificate, as only 900 shares were offered. Starting Bid $200

Gold mining stock signed by the sheriff that shot Billy the Kid 194. Pat Garrett. New Mexico lawman (1850–1908) who killed his former gambling partner, the fabled outlaw Billy the Kid, in 1881. Partly-printed DS, signed “P. F. Garrett,” one page, 10 x 8, December 12, 1899. Stock certificate for 100 shares of capital stock in the Alabama Gold and Copper Mining Company issued to W. H. H. Llewellyn, signed at the conclusion by Garrett as the company’s secretary. The gold corporate seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Notorious Figures 196. Meyer Lansky.

195. Bruno Richard Hauptmann.

Very rare vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 halflength photo of Hauptmann smiling in court during the Lindbergh kidnapping trial, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my good counsel, Edgbert Rosecrans, sincerely, Bruno Richard Hauptmann.” In very good condition, with trimmed borders, two small edge tears, and overall creasing, heaviest to the right side. Egbert Rosecrans was associate counsel in defense of Hauptmann during the Lindbergh trial and was also the leading counsel upon the appeals. Starting Bid $200

ALS signed “Love, Dad,” one onionskin page, lightly lined, 8.5 x 10.75, December 31, 1970.

Letter to his daughter Sandra and her husband Vince Lombardo, in part: “I thought you would take of Christmas presents for all of you including Buddy.

I was thinking of you this morning. Thinking what a wonderful secretary you make and here you fell down on me. You take care of the Christmas presents and enjoy it. (tell me what you got for everyone. Did Garfield mail the checks for the Watson Wells if not have Jack get after him and keep after him also suggest to him that I want to be paid direct from the Oil Line…Vince I will appreciate the Italian cookbook. Be careful not to over indulge in your interest and fondness in Gary make sure that you do the same with David (or more). David is young he may not understand it. Have Sandra check my deposit slips & statement to see if Teddy forgot to enter Bay refining check if it isn’t there she can write to them.”

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Twice-signed “Alphonse Capone” interest note—a demand for $45 in “gold coin”

197. Al Capone. Remarkable partly-printed DS, signed twice, “Alphonse Capone,” one page, 7.75 x 2.25, November 18, 1926. An interest note for “Loan No. 6223,” in part: “Due to the order of Ourselves…$45.00 in gold coin of the United States of America of the present standard of weight and fineness, on the 18th day of May A.D. 1930 without grace, at the office of Lawndale National Bank in the City of Chicago…with interest after maturity until paid, at the rate of seven percent, per annum, being for an installment of interest on our principal and note No. 5. being of even date herewith for the sum of $1500.00.” Signed at the conclusion by Al Capone, his mother Theresa Capone, and his wife Mae Capone, and also endorsed on the reverse by all three. Nicely double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 19 x 12.5; the backing has a window for viewing the endorsement signatures. In fine condition.

Capone rose to prominence throughout the 1920s, making a name for himself as a leader of the Chicago underworld. Increasingly implicated in the corruption of political, law enforcement, and labor officials, he was convicted of income tax evasion in 1931 and sentenced to 11 years of imprisonment, serving part of his sentence on Alcatraz. His autograph is scarce in any format, and this remarkable twice-signed document would be the ‘kingpin’ of any collection of 20th-century Americana. Starting Bid $5000

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198. Apple: Wozniak and Wayne Starting Bid $200

199. Louis Brandeis Starting Bid $200

203. Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn

202. Benjamin Cardozo

200. Warren Buffett

201. Aaron Burr

204. Chiang Ching-kuo

205. John Condon

209. Frederick Douglass

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206. Jacques Cousteau

207. Archibald Cox

208. Roy DeMeo

210. Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Calvin Coolidge

211. Indira Gandhi

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212. Billy Graham Starting Bid $200

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213. Billy Graham Starting Bid $200

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214. Vaclav Havel and Lech Walesa

215. J. Edgar Hoover

218. Kaiser Wilhelm II

219. Joseph P. Kennedy

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222. Kennedy Assassination

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226. King George II Starting Bid $200

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216. Israeli Leaders Starting Bid $200

220. Kennedy Assassination

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217. Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia of Spain Starting Bid $200

221. Kennedy Assassination

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223. Kennedy Assassination: Dr. Robert McClelland

224. King Edward VII

225. King Edward VIII

227. King George III

228. King George IV

229. King Hussein and Queen Alia

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230. Abraham Lincoln: William L. Herndon

231. Abraham Lincoln’s Cabinet

232. Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos

233. Mary of Teck

234. Mary of Teck

235. Mother Teresa

236. Mother Teresa

237. Rosa Parks

238. Pope Paul VI

239. Pope Pius X

240. Pope Pius XI

241. Prince Charles, Prince Philip, and Prince Rainier

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242. Prince Philip Starting Bid $200

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243. Princess Grace Starting Bid $200

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244. Princess Grace and Prince Rainier Starting Bid $200

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245. Princess Mary Starting Bid $200

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246. Melvin Purvis

247. Queen Victoria

248. Queen Victoria

249. Yitzhak Rabin

250. Royal Ephemera

251. Carl Sagan

252. Carl Sagan

253. Carl Sagan

254. Jonas Salk Starting Bid $200

255. Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin

256. Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin

257. Paul Samuelson

258. Charles Schwab

259. Glenn Seaborg

260. Haile Selassie

261. William Shockley

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262. B. F. Skinner

266. Margaret Thatcher

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264. Supreme Court

265. Tech Innovators

267. Margaret Thatcher

268. Titanic: Dean and Shuman

269. Titanic: Lucy NoĂŤl Martha and Gladys Cherry

271. United Nations

272. Barnes Wallis

273. Warren Commission

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270. Clyde Tombaugh Starting Bid $200

274. Watergate Impeachment Inquiry Pass

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263. Supreme Court Starting Bid $200

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275. Daniel Webster Starting Bid $200

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276. Elie Wiesel Starting Bid $200

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277. Duke and Duchess of Windsor Starting Bid $200

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military

278. Henry Knox. Revolutionary War general and founder of the military school that became West Point (1750–1806). ALS signed “H. Knox,” one page, 7.25 x 9, January 16, 1795. Letter to General Henry Jackson at Boston, in part: “The gentleman who will deliver you this is Mr. John George Williams who has an intention to visit the district of Maine and will perhaps form a settlement there. This Gentleman may remain some time in Boston. I pray you to cause him to experience the urbanity and hospitality of the place.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

279. Charles Lee. American law-

yer from Virginia (1758–1815) who served as United States Attorney General from 1795 until 1801. ALS, one page, 7.25 x 9, February 3, 1797. Letter to the French Consul General, in full: “Your letter of the 27th of last month which you were pleased to deliver to me relative to certain persons on board the frigate Medusa at Norfolk in Virginia supposed to have committed piracy and murder on the High Sea, has been laid before the Secretary of State for the purpose of communicating it in the usual course to the President of the United States that he may direct what shall be done. With your letter I sent to the Secretary of State all the papers which were received from you concerning that subject.

This is all that belongs to me in my official character to do, until I receive orders from the President.” In fine condition, with a few light spots to top right, and missing top portion of second integral page. Starting Bid $200

280. Society of the Cincinnati. Official

badge of the Society of Cincinnati, circa 1890s/ early 1900s, measuring approximately 1.25˝ x 1.5˝, manufactured

by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle. The badge features a drop-winged bald eagle with blueenameled crest at center, surmounted by a greenenameled laurel wreath.

One side shows show three Roman senators at the house of the Cincinnatus, begging him to lead their armies, the white outer band is inscribed “Omnia. Relinquit. Servare. Rempublicam.” The opposite side shows Fame with trumpet honoring the hero who drops his sword to return to farming, the outer band inscribed “Societas. Cincinnatorum.

Instituta. AD 1783.” Includes the original light blue ribbon, a booklet entitled “Historical Sketches of the Society of the Cincinnati and of the Movement for Revival of the Connecticut Society,” and a disbound booklet containing “Facsimile Autographs of the Original Members of the Society of Cincinnati for the state of Massachusetts.” In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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Benjamin Lincoln supports the defense of Dorchester Heights in 1776 281. Benjamin Lincoln. Major general in the Continental Army (1733– 1810) during the American Revolutionary War, known as the officer who formally accepted the British surrender at Yorktown. Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “Benj. Lincoln,” one page, 7.5 x 4, August 3, 1776. One month after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, Lincoln writes to “Mr. Devens,” in full: “You will deliver to Mr. Edward Blanchard ye stores I just mentioned to you to find to Dorchester heights & take his receipt.” In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

282.

USS Constitution.

Block of wood removed from the hull of the USS Constitution during the frigate’s historic 1927 restoration, measuring 4.75 x 2 x 2.25, with the original bronze plate reading: “This material was taken from the original hull of the U.S. Frigate Constitution, Keel laid 1794, Rebuilding 1927.” Base of block features an affixed label from “Commandant, Boston Navy Yard, Official Business,” issuing “Wood 200” to Lena Macon of the U.S. Veterans Hospital of Livermore, California. In fine condition. Untouched pieces of the original Constitution hull showing wear from years of service are the most desirable and scarce of the relic items from the 1927 restoration, given that most of the relics were repurposed souvenir items made from the salvaged material.

This example is untouched and displays wear sustained by the ship’s hull. Starting Bid $200

283. Civil War Amnesty Oath.

Partly-printed DS, signed “Silas Marmaduke,” one page, 7.75 x 3, September 2, 1865. Amnesty oath sworn in 1865, in part: “I, Silas Marmaduke of Hillsboro Loudoun County Va, do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God, that will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder; and that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves—So help me God.” In very good to fine condition, with multiple vertical folds. Starting Bid $200

“Vessels and other property seized by the Naval and military authorities for the use of the government” 284. Jefferson Davis.

Civil War-dated LS as president of the Confederate States of America, one page, lightly lined, 7.75 x 9.75, September 22, 1862. Written from Richmond, Virginia, a letter to the House of Representatives, in full: “I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of the Navy, in response to your Resolution of the 16th inst, asking the amount required to meet claims upon the ‘government for vessels and other property seized by the Naval and military authorities for the use of the government.’ I recommend an appropriation of the amount, and for the purpose specified.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, a small tear to upper right corner, and a small grommet to the upper left. On September 16, 1862, a day before the Battle of Antietam, the Congress of the Confederate States passed a resolution tendering thanks to Commander Ebenezer Farrand and Captain Augustus Drewry for their victory at Drewry’s Bluff five months earlier, with the motion likewise entitling reparations to ‘all who contributed thereto.’ With Jefferson’s estimates taken into account, Congress passed an act ‘making appropriations for the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Expenses of the Government,’ with claims for seized vessels totaling to $10,237.50. Starting Bid $200

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285. Abner Doubleday. Union general (1819–1893) who commanded a

division at Gettysburg and has controversially been credited with the invention of baseball. ALS, one page, both sides, 4.75 x 8, August 7, 1882. Letter to George Bliss who led the 1st Regiment of the R.I. Cavalry in the Battle of Middleburg, June 17–19, 1863, part of the Gettysburg campaign. In part: “In reference to the criticism by Chaplain Denison you had the kindness to send me, I would like to correct the Roster of the 2d. R. I. Infantry. Did Colonel Horatio Rogers command it at Gettysburg? I will substitute your name as leading the advance on the retreat from Middleburg instead of that of Captain Bixbie. The account I gave if I remember rightly was taken in a great measure from reports in The Rebellion Record…I would like to purchase the work referred to in the criticism called Sabres and Spurs. If it is for sale in your town, would it be asking too much to have you forward it to me at Morristown N. J. by express marked C. O. D…I hardly know where to look for an account of the charge of the 2d. R. I. Infantry at Salem Heights but will try and find the official report of the Colonel if it is published…I consulted General Newton and General Shaler in reference to the operations of the 6th Corps.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Letter originates from the Collection of Elisha Hunt Rhodes. Starting Bid $200

286. Abner D o u b l e d a y.

Union general (1819–1893) who commanded a division at Gettysburg and has controversially been credited with the invention of baseball. Crisp ink signature, “A. Doubleday, Maj. Genl.

Vol., U.S. Army,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.5 slip. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

287. George G. Meade. Superb 2.5

x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Meade in his military uniform, signed in ink, “Geo. G. Meade,” with the mount annotated in another hand, “Maj. Gen’l USA.” Published by M. B. Brady & Co. of Washington D.C. and New York.

In very good to fine condition, with a few light scuffs, and some buckling to the emulsion directly above Meade’s last name.

Starting Bid $200

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288. Jacob Thompson. Mississippi politician (1810–1885) who served as Secretary of the Interior, resigning on the outbreak of the Civil War to become Inspector General of the Confederate States Army; he is thought to have led the Confederate Secret Service and is suspected of meeting with John Wilkes Booth. Partly-printed DS, one page, 14.75 x 19, November 3, 1857. Patent issued to William H. Dolson for “improvement in apparatus for mining and grinding Oil Paints,” signed at the conclusion by Secretary of the Interior Jacob Thompson and countersigned by Commissioner of Patents Joseph Holt, who would go on to serve as Secretary of War and chief prosecutor in the trial of the Lincoln assassination conspirators. Annexed to the document are an original drawing diagramming the invention, and Dolson’s detailed description.

The white seal and green ribbon to the left side remain intact.

In very good to fine condition, with toning and staining to the first page, and a tear and edge chipping to the second page.

An interesting patent associated with the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and its aftermath. Starting Bid $200

Custer prescribes the immediate resignation of an officer, “for the interests of the service and particularly for the interests of his regiment”

289. George A. Custer. Rare ALS signed “G. A. Custer, Brig.

Gen’l, Comdg. Brig.,” one page, 3.25 x 4.75, April 24, 1864. Letter written from the headquarters of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac, in full: “Believing it to be for the interests of the service and particularly for the interests of his regiment I most respectfully recommend that this officer’s resignation be immediately accepted.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

290. Paul von Hindenburg. German World

War I military hero (1847– 1934) and president of Germany from 1925 to 1934. Untranslated ALS in German, signed “Hindenburg,” one page, 8.75 x 5.5, November 20, 1923.

In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Starting Bid $200

291. Erich Ludendorff.

German military officer (18651937) who commanded German forces during World War I. Vintage glossy 9 x 6.75 photo of Ludendorff at his desk, affixed to a 13 x 11.75 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Ludendorff,” and dated March 29, 1925.

In fine condition, with light silvering to the perimeter of the image, and some light soiling to the mount. Starting Bid $200

292.

Eaker.

Ira

Four items: a pair of glossy 10 x 8 photos, one depicting the crew of the Question Mark, a modified AtlanticFokker C-2A transport airplane, and the other showing the Question Mark being refueled mid-flight, both signed in black felt tip by Ira Eaker, and in black ballpoint by Elwood ‘Pete’ Quesada; a two-page ‘Biographical Sketch’ of Lt. Gen. Eaker, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in black felt tip, “Ira Eaker, Lt. Gen. USAF (Ret.)”; and a TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 18, 1971, in part: “In response to your recent letter, there is inclosed the autographed photograph you requested.”

In overall fine condition. Eaker and Quesada, along with Carl Spaatz, developed and demonstrated air-to-air refueling in 1929 on the Question Mark, with all of the crew members receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross for their participation in the mission. Starting Bid $200

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293. Enola Gay: Paul Tibbets.

Three items signed in blue or black ink

by Enola Gay Pilot and Commander Col. Paul TIbbets: a commemorative cover with cachet honoring the 40th anniversary of the “First Use of the Atomic Bomb”; and a pair of color semiglossy 10 x 8 photos of American military aircraft, one of which closely resembles the Enola Gay bomber. Tibbets adds the date to each photo. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Publishing contract for “The Manhattan Project

by Leslie R. Groves” 294. Leslie Groves.

Army officer (1896–1970) who headed the Manhattan Project and oversaw the construction of the Pentagon.

DS, signed “Leslie R. Groves,” three pages, 8.5 x 13.75, October 7, 1960. Publication contract between Groves and Harper & Brothers for “a Work now entitled ‘The Manhattan Project

by Leslie R. Groves,’” to be between 100,000 and 150,000 words, and sold at a retail price of not less than $4.00. The contract outlines the terms for an advance of $2,500, as well as future royalties to be split between Groves and his son, Richard H. Groves. Signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by Leslie R. Groves, his son Richard H. Groves, and an official from Harper & Brothers.

In fine condition, with usual document wear. Groves’s history of the Manhattan Project was released in 1962, under the title Now It Can Be Told: The Story of the Manhattan Project.

Starting Bid $200

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295.

Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal.

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the 35th anniversary of the Iwo Jima flag-raising, signed in blue ballpoint, “Joe Rosenthal, AP Photographer.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

296. George S. Patton.

World War II– dated mailing envelope, 9.5 x 4.25, addressed in type to “Mrs. G. S. Patton, Jr., South Hamilton, Mass.,” and signed with his censorship signature in the return address area, “G. S. Patton, Jr.” Postmarked by the U.S. Army Postal Service in 1944. In very good to fine condition, with creasing, small openingrelated tears, and staining to the left edge. Starting Bid $200

297. Alamo: Thomas R. Miller. Manuscript DS, one

page both sides, 8.5 x 12.25, December 24, 1833. Land deed signed by three of the ‘Immortal 18’ who would participate in the 1835 Battle of Gonzales, including one who would die at the Battle of the Alamo three years later—Thomas R. Miller.

In part (translated): “I have the honor to direct my submission to you as a resident of this town of Gonzales according to Article 36 of the March 24, 1825 Colonization Law for the distribution of land in the new towns, and [in accordance] of that law, I had bought esquadria No. 3, No. 4.” Signed after the first section by William W. Arrington, and at the conclusion by George W. Davis, Thomas R. Miller, and James Blair Patrick.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Patton writes from tank-filled France in 1918: “If you are hit you are hit and there will not be enough left for a funeral” 298. George S. Patton. ALS signed

“George,” three pages, 5.25 x 8.25, May 26, 1918. As a lieutenant colonel, Patton writes home to his mother from France during World War I. In full: “A year ago to day we were just getting ready to leave Washington. To day I am in a French town with French Tanks and am the only American here or for about 100 kils. It is a most interesting place. The first night the Bosch dropped more bombs on us but did not hit any houses though they made large holes in the fields all around. The French said it was very loud bombing. It makes a great fuss and the shrapnel from the anti-air-craft guns fell on the roof. Since then it has been too foggy but is clear again to day so we are looking for more visits this evening. The machines have the same effect as mosquitoes they hum around and you keep expecting something to happen—then it does. But they do not worry you for the chance of being hit is so small as to be negligible and any way there is nothing to do about it. If you are hit you are hit and there will not be enough left for a funeral. I saw a funny thing yesterday. I was taking a walk and passed a huge cross larger than life. On the front of the cross was nailed a sign ‘Gas’ warning that you must have your mask in the alert position as gas shells have the habit of coming that way. I could not help thinking that such a sign on the cross must be rather an insult to Christ. As gas can hardly please Him. There is a good deal of shooting here so much that you cannot distinguish individual shots it is just a constant roar not so very sharp but like furniture being moved around in an empty house. The Gers are about 4 miles away.” Includes an ink signature, “Geo. S. Patton, Jr., San Gabriel,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 slip clipped from an envelope. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

299.

Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Bonaparte,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9.25, Consul of the Republic letterhead, May 19, 1801.

Letter to the Minister of War, in part (translated): “I ask you…to give the orders so that fortifications at Fulliers and Noulou will begin. Would it be possible to occupy it as yet? Inform me of the opinion of the Genie Corp. On the work necessary to put these two places in the best possible state of defence. My intention is that funds be made available to the Genie for the work on these two places. Write to General Moncey and to the Government of Cisalpine to let them know of the importance I attach to the fortifications…it is necessary that all of the Generals commanding in Italy and the General of the Genie send you the details of what has been done…You will find attached a treaty that must be executed with the utmost exactitude.” Upper left corner features a brief annotation in the hand of Louis Alexandre Berthier. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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300.

Napoleon.

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 9, December 23, 1810. Letter to his stepson Eugene de Beauharnais, Viceroy of Italy, in full (translated): “My son, You will have heard about the report from the Minister of Foreign Affairs who is very severe toward the conduct of Mr. Meuron, my counsel in Ancona. I suppose that he will be therefore reformed, he will have to retire and will have renounced to his pretensions that have no real basis.

Your affectionate father.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

301. Robert Baden-Powell. British military officer and

founder of the world scouting movement (1857-1941). Fountain pen signature, “Baden-Powell of Gilwell, 13. Jan. 31,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

302. St. Clair’s Expedition. Manuscript document, one page, 8.25 x 7.25, November 13, 1791.

An important “Return of the Killed and Wounded and arms lost in Maj’r G. M. Bedinger’s Battalion,” listing the companies in Bedinger’s Winchester battalion of sharpshooters, where there were 114 killed, 50 wounded, and 113 arms lost during St. Clair’s massacre, a devastating defeat at the hands of the Miamis during the Northwest Indian War’s Battle of Wabash River. From the ranks of officers killed in Major Bedinger’s command were two captains, two ensigns, a lieutenant and an adjutant; the Indians targeted these officers since their distinctive uniforms made them easy to spot. Strategically this worked well to Chief Little Turtle’s advantage, as the inexperienced troops were subsequently left without leadership. After St. Clair’s defeat, Bedinger remained with the army until 1793, commanding the Third Sublegion of the United States Infantry. St. Clair himself was forced to resign his commission after this disastrous defeat, which led to the first investigation by Congress into the executive branch. In good to very good condition, with staining, and separations along folds crudely repaired on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

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303. Confederate Air Force. Lim-

aviation

ited edition 11 x 8.5 print showing Jane C a r o n Wu n d e r ’s artistic depiction of the ‘FIFI,’ a Boeing B-29 Superfortress of the Confederate Air Force, numbered 17/25, signed in ballpoint or felt tip by several notable aviation heroes from World War II, including: Paul W. Tibbets, George R. Caron, Bill Godwin, Jack Webster, Wallace Athey, Art Kelly, Randy Sohn, and others. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

304. Douglas ‘Wrong Way’ Corrigan. Four items

signed by Corrigan: two identical vintage glossy 3.75 x 3 photographs of Corrigan in his cockpit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ken Browne, Douglas Corrigan, 10-17-39” and “To Ken Browne, Douglas Corrigan, Wrong Way, 12-7-57”; an ALS signed “Douglas Corrigan,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, October 17, 1939, in part: “Yes flew I way up in Maine with my plane in 1937 and landed in several fields there”; and an ALS signed “Douglas Corrigan, ‘Wrong Way,’” one page, 5 x 9, December 1957, in part: “Glad to know that you still remember the flight that took me to Dublin Ireland 19 years ago. I have been working the 20 acre orange grove the past 6 years—being too old for the test pilot job I had during the war.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by one original mailing envelope.

Starting Bid $200

A trio of aviation trailblazers 306. Amelia Earhart. Tre-

mendous vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Earhart posing with fellow female aviation pioneers Debie Stanford and Florence Lowe ‘Pancho’ Barnes, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Walt Callinge, Best wishes, Amelia Earhart.” The photo is also signed by Stanford and Barnes. In fine condition, with tiny tack holes to the corners. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Pancho Barnes (1901–1975) was a pioneer aviator and the founder of the first movie stunt pilots’ union. In 1930, she broke Earhart’s air speed record at the Women’s Air Derby with a speed of 196.19 miles per hour. Debie Stanford (1902–1932) was a Houston area flight school instructor that catered to women pilots. After placing seventh in the 1931 Powder Puff Derby air race, she and fellow pilot Ruth Stewart planned to set a record by flying from St. Louis to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Both women were tragically killed early in the attempt when their plane crashed west of Harrisburg. Starting Bid $200

In celebration of Earhart’s Transatlantic solo flight of 1932 305. Amelia Earhart. Attractive vintage program for a “Reception and Dinner In Honor of Amelia Earhart Putnam” at the Westchester Country Club in Harrison, New York, on June 27, 1932, measures 12.25 x 9.25 unfolded, signed inside in fountain pen below a lovely portrait of Earhart. The opening page notes that the reception is in “commemoration of her being the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean / Harbor Grace, Newfoundland to Londonderry, Ireland / May 20–21, 1932.” In very good to fine condition, with light staining and soiling to the covers; the interior pages are clean. Starting Bid $200

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307.

Charles Lindbergh. Signed

book: We. Later printing. NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1927. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 318 pages. Prominently signed below the frontispiece portrait in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh.” Autographic condition: fine, with some light handling wear to the signed page. Book condition: VG/G+, with a few newspaper clippings affixed inside, circular toning to the title page, and several edge tears and areas of paper loss to the dust jacket. Starting Bid $200

On expanding Pan American Airways: “I think there is tremendous potential in Africa” 308. Charles Lindbergh.

TLS signed “Charles A Lindbergh,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, August 14, 1967. Letter to Robert L. Reece, director of Pan American Airways. In part: “I am greatly interested in our IHC hotels, much as I dislike all first-class hotels personally. They are, of course, essential to Pan American business and to the welfare (in this case) of East Africa. (I am dubious about the effect they will have on our civilization in the long run; but I don’t think Pan American is in a position to set policy on that basis—or East Africa!) Along with the Nairobi IHC, I believe an inn system is of tremendous importance.

In fact I believe the hotel-inn system should be organized in many places where we land…I fully agree with you about the importance of our moving faster in the African area, and will talk again about this when I get back to New York next month.

I think there is tremendous potential in Africa, and that we are not yet making plans in accord with it.” He goes on to quote a letter from John Owen concerning transportation to East African national parks, and comments on his wife’s ‘Immersion in Life’ article as well as a book project for Harcourt Brace.

He concludes: “We have invited Bill Jovanovich and his wife to accompany us on a safari through southern Kenya and northern Tanzania—the route we have taken before.” In very good to fine condition, with a long tear along the top edge of the second page. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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309. Frank Whittle. Eng-

lish Royal Air Force air officer (1907–1996) who is credited with singlehandedly inventing the turbojet engine. Three items: a color glossy 3.5 x 5 half-length of Whittle in later age, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “Alan Stein, with best wishes, Frank Whittle”; a glossy 10 x 8 photo of an early Power Jets W.2 turbojet engine, signed in blue ink, “Frank Whittle, 29 Aug. ‘78”; and an ALS, one page, 6 x 8.75, addressed to Alan Stein, in part: “Re your request for an autographed photo I fear you will have to be satisfied with the enclosed. I rarely respond to such requests.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

310. Chuck Yeager. Two commemo-

rative covers with cachets honoring the 30th anniversary of Chuck Yeager breaking the sound barrier in the Bell X-1 and the 75th anniversary of the Wright Brothers 1903 flight at Kitty Hawk, both signed in ink or ballpoint by Yeager, who adds “B/Gen USAF Ret.” to the Wright Brothers cover. In overall very fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

311.

Chuck Yeager. Two com-

memorative covers, 6.5 x 3.75 and 7.5 x 4, with cachets honoring the Conquest of Space and Chuck Yeager’s Bell XS-1 and Glamorous Glen III aircraft, both signed in black ink by Yeager, who adds “B/Gen USAF Ret.” to the Conquest cover. In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

space Oversized poster signed by 17, including moonwalkers Young, Shepard, Schmitt, Mitchell, and Duke 312. Astronauts. Color 25 x 38 poster entitled ‘Exploration of Space—USA—from Mercury to the Moon,’ published by Dpsce Photos in 1967, signed in various inks by 17 astronauts, including: John Young, Jack Swigert, Alan Shepard, Harrison Schmitt, Stu Roosa, Bill Pogue, Edgar Mitchell, James McDivitt, James Lovell, Jack Lousma, Fred Haise, Owen K. Garriott, Donn Eisele, Charlie Duke, Walt Cunningham, Jerry Carr, and Tony England. Mounted on a wood backing, framed, and in very good to fine condition, with fading to several of the signatures (most significantly to Schmitt and Roosa). Consignor notes that his grandfather worked for Grumman on the Apollo LEM project in the 1960s and obtained these autographs. Starting Bid $200

313.

German Aeronautical Engineers.

Commemorative cover honoring the first R.A.F. rocket mail in 1971, signed in ink by Wernher von Braun, Willy Messerschmitt, and Hermann Oberth.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

314. Gus Grissom. Sought-after recovery cover with a typed caption honoring the Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Randolph, the rescue ship for the Mercury-Redstone 4 mission, postmarked aboard the Randolph on July 21, 1961, the recovery date of the Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft, signed in black ink, “Virgil I. Grissom.” The cover is also signed by Captain Harry Edward Cook, Jr., the commanding officer of the USS Randolph. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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315. Apollo 8. Presentation photo folder, 11 x 8.5, given to attendees of the New York State Dinner honoring the Apollo 8 crew at the Waldorf-Astoria on January 10, 1969, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by James Lovell and Bill Anders, and in blue ballpoint by Frank Borman. The folder includes a pair of official color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photos of the ‘Earthrise’ image taken from orbit, with reverse of each bearing “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In fine condition, with a stray ink mark to one of the enclosed photos, and emulsion irregularity to the other. Starting Bid $200

Coveted Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover, with bold pre-launch crew signatures 316. Apollo 11. Immensely desirable Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ crew insurance postal cover with a color cachet of lunar surface activities, postmarked at Houston on July 20, 1969, the moon landing date of the lunar module Eagle, signed in black felt tip just prior to launch by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin. These covers were flown to Houston after launch for cancellation by Apollo 10 Commander Tom Stafford in his T-38 jet. In fine condition. The famous insurance covers, first produced for Apollo 11, were to provide financial security for astronauts’ families in case of disaster. They have earned near-legendary status as the ultimate space-related philatelic item and one of the most sought-after formats for astronaut autographs. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

Fully signed mounted photo of the Apollo 11 recovery 317. Apollo 11. Outstanding color glossy 7 x 7 photo of the

Apollo 11 recovery, affixed to a 14 x 11 mount, signed on the mount in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition, with some very faint soiling to the bottom of the mount. An appealing oversized piece fully signed by the first crew to touch down on the lunar surface. Starting Bid $500

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Iconic shot of Aldrin on the moon, signed by the full crew 318. Apollo 11. Official color

glossy 10 x 8 NASA 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 and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Collins— Sincere thanks for your friendship—Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Mike Collins.” Reverse of photo bears faded purple NASA caption text.

Affixed along its top edge to a slightly larger cardstock board.

In fine condition, with uniform overall toning. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $1000

319. Apollo 11. Impressive framed display honoring the astronauts of the historic Apollo 11 mission, which includes: an ink signature and inscription, “To Kirsten, Long Life & Happiness, Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11,” on the reverse of an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 postcard; and a limited edition color 21.75 x 27 lithograph entitled ‘The Eagle’s Last Flight,’ depicting the Apollo 11 command and lunar modules in orbit, with the Earth rising in the distance, numbered 32/1969, signed in gold ink, “Buzz Aldrin,” and in black felt tip, “Michael Collins.” The lithograph is also signed in pencil by the artist, Dan Witkoff. The items are doublematted and framed with a crew image, reflective plaque, and embroidered mission patch to an overall size of 40.75 x 35.5. In fine condition, with light wear to frame edge. Starting Bid $300

320. Neil Armstrong. Official color 7.25 x

9.25 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Mark, Best wishes, Neil Armstrong.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 15. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a copy of a TLS from Armstrong dated November 22, 1999. Starting Bid $200

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323. Neil Armstrong and Chuck Yeager. Un-

common partly printed DS, one page, 10 x 8, March 1986.

A certificate of appreciation presented to Abby Abersfeller “For Support Given to the National Commission on Space.” Signed below in various ink types by 15 members of the commission, including: Neil Armstrong, Chuck Yeager, Thomas O. Paine, Kathryn Sullivan, William H. Fitch, Jeanne Kirkpatrick, Laurel Wilkening, Paul Coleman, Charles M. Herzfeld, Gerald K. O’Neill, David Webb, Luis Alvarz, George Field, Jack Kerrebrock, and Bernard Schriever. In fine condition, with light toning along two edges. Starting Bid $200

324. Michael Collins. Color satin-

321. Neil Armstrong. Magnificent official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Neil Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, nicely signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with paperclip impressions to the top left edge.

A desirable uninscribed example. Starting Bid $300

322.

Neil Armstrong. Crisp

ballpoint signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 3.5 x 5.5 sheet with typed notation dating the signature to June 23, 1977. Framed to a slightly larger size. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and a central horizontal fold passing through the signature. Starting Bid $200

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finish 20.5 x 16.5 photo of the Lunar Module Eagle high above the lunar surface with the Earth visible in the background, signed in silver ink, “Michael Collins, Apollo XI CMP.” In fine to very fine condition. Boasting a clean, large autograph, this wonderful image is made all the more significant by the fact that the photographer, CMP Collins, was the only human—alive or dead—not in the frame of this picture. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

325. Columbia STS–107. Scarce

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

326. Buzz Aldrin

327. Buzz Aldrin

328. Apollo 11

329. Apollo 11

330. Apollo 11

331. Apollo 15

333. Apollo Astronauts

335. Apollo Program

336. Apollo Program

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334. Apollo Astronauts

Starting Bid $200

337. Apollo Program

338. Neil Armstrong: Token

339. Neil Armstrong: Token

340. Astronauts

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341. Alan Bean Starting Bid $200

342. Alan Bean Starting Bid $200

344. Alan Bean Starting Bid $200

343. Alan Bean Starting Bid $200

345. Alan Bean and Charles Conrad

346. Gene Cernan

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347. Gene Cernan

348. Michael Collins

349. Michael Collins

350. Michael Collins

351. Michael Collins

352. Charles Conrad

353. Charlie Duke

354. Charlie Duke

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355. Richard Gordon

356. Chris Kraft

357. Alexei Leonov

358. Ken Mattingly

359. Mission Control

360. Mission Control

361. Edgar Mitchell

362. Edgar Mitchell

364. NASA Group 9

365. Alan Shepard

368. STS-41-B

369. X-15 Pilots

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363. Moonwalkers Starting Bid $200

366. Space Shuttle Starting Bid $200

367. STS-1

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art, architecture, and design 370. Banksy. Sought-after Spirit Recordings variant of the Dirty Funker single ‘Future,’ with limited edition album sleeve by Banksy featuring a red radar with a black rat to front and back covers, with front cover bearing the original ‘Dirty Funker, Future’ sticker. In fine to very fine condition. The record is included. Starting Bid $200

Beautiful angelic sketch by Chagall, the artist-in-residence at Brandeis 371.

Marc Chagall. Signed

book: Chagall ou L’orage enchanté.

First edition. Geneve– Paris: Editions Des Trois Collines, 1948.

Softcover with dust jacket, 7.5 x 9.75, 196 pages. Signed and inscribed in French on the halftitle page, “Pour Sam and Helen Slosberg, S o u v e n i r, M a r c Chagall,” with date above, “Brandeis Univ. 1960.” Chagall adds a wonderful fullpage sketch in green, yellow, and pink crayon of a person with cup looking up in awe at an angel, with a crescent moon pictured in the upper left corner. Includes a custom leather-bound clamshell case. In fine condition, with tiny splits at spine ends.

After assuming his post at Brandeis as the university’s first Jack I. Poses artist-in-residence in January 1960, Chagall soon commenced work on a ceramic composition mural in the library on the Waltham campus. A marvelously rare edition with a beautiful original drawing from one of history’s foremost artistic minds. Starting Bid $1000

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“Allow the person sent by the Durand-Ruel Gallery to take my painting” 372. Mary Cassatt. ALS in

French, one page both sides, 4.75 x 6.75, MesnilBeaufresne letterhead, September 14, [no year]. Letter to her biographer, art critic Achille Segard. In part (translated): “ M r. D u r a n d Ruel has just communicated to me his answer to your letter. I will ask you if you would be so kind as to tell your employee to allow the person sent by the Durand-Ruel Gallery to take my painting in your house. I would like to do what I have to do during my stay here in Paris where I have all the models and the proper place to work and October would be a little late if I leave Paris for the south of France.” In fine condition. Paul Durand-Ruel was the most important commercial advocate of the Impressionists, and counted Degas, Monet, Manet, Pissarro, and Renoir amongst his other artists. A neatly penned, highly desirable letter directly related to her artwork. Starting Bid $300

373. Gustave Courbet. French painter

(1819–1877) who led the Realism movement and was scorned for his rigid classical outlook.

He was imprisoned and fined for his part in the destruction of the Vendome Column and later fled to Switzerland. Scarce 4.25 x 6.25 ‘Portrait Album’ cabinet photo by Paul Metzner, signed and inscribed on the reverse in ink to a member of the Anheuser-Busch family, “A Mlle. Elisa Eberhard, Gustave Courbet.” In very good to fine condition, with soiling and scattered small stains to the signed side. Starting Bid $200

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Sought-after nude sketch by the surrealist master 374. Salvador Dali. Rare twice-signed book: Dali. First edition.

NY: Harry N. Abrams, 1968. Hardcover with dust jacket, 11.5 x 12.25, 242 pages. Prominently signed on an opening page in red felt tip, “Dali,” who draws a wonderful full-length sketch of a nude woman with flowing hair, signing his name again, and adding a spiral design to the adjacent page. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/VG, with a few edge tears to the jacket. Starting Bid $300

Matisse writes from Vence, the future site of his chapel 375. Henri Matisse. ALS in French, signed “H. Matisse,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 5.25, April 19, 1946. Letter to a friend, written from Vence on the French Riviera, in full (translated): “I regret not having seen you during my stay in Paris to chat about the book that you are doing at Lezard’s—which will certainly be interesting. I am waiting for him to write me about it. I picture you leading the life of a wise man at Mirepoix, working to the rhythm of spring, which must be very beautiful where you are.

Here it is almost gone—the temperature is already hotter now than it usually is in the summer. It was very kind of you to write me all about my son’s adventure—I hope that it doesn’t turn out so bad. I will receive your son, or any of those you send me, when I will next be in Paris—Thank you as always for [taking care of] my little girl, I hope that she isn’t too noisy—I will relieve you of her within the next few days. Believe in my best wishes.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a carbon copy receipt from B. Altman & Co. who sold the piece in 1977, as well as photographs of it in a framed display. Starting Bid $300

Collage with a sketch by Picasso 377. Pablo Picasso. Exquisite original ballpoint sketch of two hearts

with an arrow passing through them accomplished by Pablo Picasso on an off-white 8 x 5 collage card featuring an affixed color image of him with his wife Jacqueline, signed below in ballpoint by both, “Picasso” and “Jacqueline.” Mounted and matted to an overall size of 11.75 x 9.25. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, and old adhesive residue in the area of the affixed clipping. Provenance: Property from the Douglas Cooper Collection, Christie’s, 1992; Cooper was a noted Picasso scholar and collector. A noted innovator of collage—the term itself is said to have coined by him and Braque—Picasso was the first to use the collage technique as an element in oil paintings. A decidedly unique piece from the revered modern artist. Starting Bid $1000

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Renoir’s “Tableaux” ledger— the Impressionist as a businessman 378. Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Incredible hardcover ledger book containing 14 pages filled out in Renoir’s hand to record the sales of his paintings, 4.5 x 6.5, marked “Tableaux” on the front cover.

The opening page is marked in red pencil, “Durand Ruel,” and the next 14 pages are dated from 1882 to 1885, recording various financial transactions. Several of these entries record amounts received from the sales of his works, and in several instances he writes names or descriptions of the works (“Portrait de Mme. C dans an jardin,” “Vues Venise,” “jardin coquelicots,” “Samary (Pastel),” “petit pastel anglais,” and so on), while in others he simply jots the amount of money and the month it was received. In two instances in 1883, he writes the name “Manet,” presumably referencing his friend and fellow Impressionist Edouard Manet. In 1884, Renoir uses the ledger to record money spent on trips to Guernsey. These entries provide valuable insight into Renoir’s life and work, and as such this ledger represents an important piece for Renoir research. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

379. Norman Rockwell.

Signed book: The Norman Rockwell Album. First edition. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1961.

Hardcover, 11 x 14, 191 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “My best wishes to my friend and fine photographer, Bradford Herzog, cordially, Norman Rockwell,” adding a sketch of a seated dog with tin can tied to its tail. Autographic condition: very good, with moderate staining and foxing to the signed page. Book condition: VG-/ None, with dampstaining to boards and small portions of the textblock, fraying at spine ends, and bumps to corners.

Starting Bid $200

380. Charles M. Russell. Eminent

American artist and illustrator (1864– 1926) best known for his evocative images of the people and landscapes of the American West.

Vintage color 3.5 x 5.5 postcard of a Russell painting entitled ‘Powderface– Arapahoe,’ which shows the Indian chieftain seated atop his horse, signed above in fountain pen, “C. M. Russell, 1915,” with a small sketch of a buffalo skull. In fine condition, with light soiling. Starting Bid $200

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Rodin praises efforts to buy “The Thinker,” his most famous work 381. Auguste Rodin. Seminal and highly lauded French sculptor (1840–1917) whose works, including the iconic ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Thinker,’ earned him a place among the most influential artistic figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. ALS in French, signed “Aug. Rodin,” one page, 4.75 x 6.75, 182 rue de l’Universite (the address of his studio) letterhead, January 8, 1905. Letter to Elie Faure, the foremost art historian of his time. In full (translated): “I want to thank you to have accepted to be part of the committee for The Thinker and for sending your subscription. The committee on this matter has been successful much beyond my hopes. Please accept therefore my dear Mr. Faure the expression of my most grateful thoughts.” In fine condition.

In 1904, art critic Gabriel Mourey, through his magazine Les Arts de la vie, undertook a public campaign to purchase a monumental bronze of Rodin’s sculpture ‘The Thinker’ and offer it to the people of Paris. Faure lent his support in an open letter, and was named an honorary president of the fundraising committee. The campaign was successful, and the bronze was installed outside the Paris Panthéon in 1906. It was moved to the Musée Rodin garden in 1922, where it still stands today. A beautiful letter boasting a massively desirable reference to his iconic work of art. Starting Bid $200

382. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Important French painter and printmaker (1864–1901) whose lively, colorful portrayals of the people and places of fin-de-siècle Paris take a place among the most iconic images of the era. ALS in French, signed “H.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5, no date but annotated 1881 in pencil. Letter to his mother, written from Albi. In part (translated): “Very little is new here. Uncle Ernest insists in staying mute. Please send him a telegram to extract this much desired authorization. Adolphe Montey has invited us for lunch on Thursday or Friday with a priest. There will be spiritual delicacies and others. What a luxury. Aunt Josephine insists that I go and see her doctor and I cannot resist. Saint Edme has written to me. Carissime tibi totus [Latin: how very dear are all to you]. What a bore!!! Goodbye, my letter is as tasteless as my ideas which are completely empty after the tension of the exam. Do kiss and embrace everyone around you for me and do try and bring Louis at any price. Your son, back from this world’s heights and especially those of the baccalaureate.” In fine condition.

Toulouse-Lautrec had failed his baccalaureate exam in July, but was able to retake it in November and passed. Here he writes to his mother, hoping that his Uncle Ernest would authorize his son Louis to join him at Albi. All of Toulouse-Lautrec’s correspondence with his mother his interesting, as they had a close relationship. Starting Bid $300

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383. Grant Wood.

Renowned American artist (1891–1942), one of the principal figures of the Regionalist movement of the 1930s and 1940s, whose painting ‘American Gothic’ takes a place among the most recognizable icons in the history of American culture. Fountain pen signature, “Grant Wood,” on an off-white 6 x 1.5 slip clipped from a limited edition book. Beautifully matted and framed with a large print of ‘American Gothic’ to an overall size of 24.5 x 30.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

385. Frank Lloyd Wright. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Wright, payable to C. and N. W. Ry. for $178.02, August 2, 1947. In fine condition, with some old clear tape along the top edge. Starting Bid $200

Wright’s elevation plans for the Sussman home, an unrealized Usonian project 384. Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright’s original working construction plans for the house of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sussman in Pound Ridge, New York, 36 x 29, signed on a red Taliesin square in the lower right in graphite, “FLLW., Apr. 10/56.” Executed in graphite, red pencil, and black ink, the plan depicts elevations for the northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest sides of the house, with each side marked with design structures such as “Carport,” “Balcony,” “Bedrooms,” and “Living Room.” The plan is labeled along the bottom: “House for Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sussman, Poundridge, Westchester County, New York, Frank Lloyd Wright, Architect.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall wrinkling, minor loss to the lower left corner tip, and two pieces of clear tape to the upper right corner.

In 1936, Wright developed a series of homes he called Usonian, cost-effective houses with no attics, no basements, and scarce ornamentation. In the early 1950s he first used the term Usonian Automatic to describe a Usonian-style house made of inexpensive concrete blocks, modular in design, and capable of being assembled in a variety of ways. Wright’s aim was for home buyers to save money by building their own Usonian Automatic houses, but the assembly proved too complicated, and most buyers ultimately hired contractors. One such unrealized Usonian project was the Sussman house in Pound Ridge, Westchester County, New York. This house eventually served as the basis for a full-scale model house built for the traveling exhibition Frank Lloyd Wright: In The Realm of Ideas, which toured from 1988-1991, and visited eight cities across the States including Dallas, Washington D.C., and Chicago. Starting Bid $1000

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386. Jean Arp

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387. William Merritt Chase Starting Bid $200

390. Childe Hassam Starting Bid $200

393. LeRoy Neiman Starting Bid $200

397. Norman Rockwell Starting Bid $200

388. Giorgio de Chirico Starting Bid $200

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391. Childe Hassam

392. LeRoy Neiman

395. LeRoy Neiman and Troy Aikman

396. Arthur Rackham

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394. LeRoy Neiman Starting Bid $200

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398. Norman Rockwell

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389. Alfred Eisenstaedt

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399. Andy Warhol Starting Bid $200

literature “From sea to shining sea!”

400. Katharine Lee Bates. Printed song

of ‘America the Beautiful,’ 4.5 x 7.25, signed along the bottom in black ink by Katharine Lee Bates. The first stanza: “O beautiful for spacious skies / For amber waves of grain / For purple mountain majesties / Above the fruited plain! America!

America! / God shed His grace on thee / And crown thy good with brotherhood / From sea to shining sea!” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

402. Alexandre Dumas, fils. French

writer and dramatist (18241895) best known for Camille and for being the illegitimate son of famed novelist Alexandre Dumas. ALS in French, signed “A. Dumas,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter to the editor of Le Figaro, in part (translated): “Today Le Figaro has published another letter by Zola about censorship in which the author of Germinal asks whether I’m for or against it. That’s because he hasn’t read the preface to ‘The Lady of Camelias.’

Is it possible for Le Figaro to publish the entire passage concerning censorship?” In fine condition. The publication of The Lady of Camelias, known in English as Camille, was considerably delayed as Dumas struggled with official censors over the romantic subject matter. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“I was conscious at one time that Holmes was strained” 401. Arthur Conan Doyle. Superb ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 3.5, personal stationery card, November 12, [1926]. In part: “I remember old James Payn when I was his pupil giving me the standing rule, ‘Never argue with a critic.’ I have kept it fairly well (save in psychic matters) and I do not feel galled by criticism for I always feel that if one does the very best once can time will sort it out and what is worthy will remain & what dies should die. Therefore I hardly know why I wrote to you save that it is an interesting point to argue how far a falling off is real or apparent & how far the…mind reacts as it used to do. I was conscious at one time that Holmes was strained & for some years I only wrote one story a year. I can truly say I have never written to order or allowed the money side of it to influence me at all. But I have not felt him strained in this last series of six. Five of these are done, and I will not do the sixth if I have any reason to think there is a real declension. I have my ear on the ground.” In fine condition.

James Payn became the editor of The Cornhill Magazine in 1883, and, in the same year, Doyle sent him the manuscript of his story, ‘J. Habakuk Jephson’s Statement.’ The tale, which was inspired by the mystery of the ‘Marie Celeste,’ impressed Payn and it was published in January 1884. The two first met at the end of 1884, when Doyle was invited to a contributors’ dinner held at the Ship Inn in Greenwich. In the years that followed, Payn often reviewed Doyle’s work and was a generally supportive critic and mentor. In 1896, Payn had to step down as editor of The Cornhill Magazine due to ill health, but he and Doyle later collaborated on a play based on Payn’s novel ‘Halves.’ Starting Bid $200

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Handwritten research notes used for Salammbo 403. Gustave Flaubert. Celebrated

French novelist (18211880) best known for his classics Madame Bovary, Salammbo, and A Sentimental Education. Lengthy handwritten manuscript in French by Flaubert, unsigned, three pages on two sheets, 8.75 x 11.75, no date but circa 1857. Flaubert’s handwritten transcript of an ancient Greek letter from Hyppolochus to Lincee, which he used as a reference for the opening feast scenes of his famous novel Salammbo. In part (translated): “Caranus, having a nuptial feast in Macedonia, invited twenty parasites. As soon as they were placed at table, each of them was given a bottle of silver. They had received each before entering the hall a strip of gold estimated five gold Ecus....For us, happy for the rest of our days, because of the feast of Caranus, we are looking for possessions, country houses, slaves to buy, with the presents he has given us.” In fine condition, with horizontal folds and some light ink offsetting. A remarkable and important piece from the revered French author. Starting Bid $300

404. Elizabeth Gaskell. Victorian-era author

(1810–1865) whose works detailed the lives of people in all classes of society, best known for her novel North and South. ALS signed “E. C. Gaskell,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, August 28, 1855. Written from Lindeth Tower in Silverdale, near Lancaster, England, a letter to banker Russell Sturgis, in full: “I hope you remember enough to make you not feel surprized at my writing to you to ask you a question which I believe you can answer better than any one else to whom I have ready access, except perhaps Mr. Story whose present address I don’t know. My question is best asked in the words of a friend of mine who has asked me to make the enquiry; so I enclose a piece of her note which will explain what we want to know, I need not say that we shall consider your answer as given in confidence, and entrusted to your honour: and I should be very much obliged to you if you would ascertain Mr. Story’s opinion on the subject, if you have no knowledge yourself. I would not have trouble you if I could have written to Mr. Story. I hope you have good accounts from Mrs. Shaw, and Anna-We have heard nothing of them since we saw them in Plymouth Grove; and I don’t like this snipping short of a happy pleasant little bit of friendship-if you are so kind as to write will you tell me something about them! We remain here till the 7th of Sept’r when we go to Glasgow for the British Association. After that date the safest address because the most permanent is Plymouth Grove Massachusetts.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Accompanied by an ALS by W. W. Story, who Gaskell mentions here. Starting Bid $200

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“Bawling phrases in Flaubert’s manner and rhythm that will drive the bourgeoisie up the wall” 405. Theophile Gautier. Rare ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining

sheets, 5 x 7.75, March 18, 1859. Letter to fellow writer Ernest-Aime Feydeau, written from Russia before Gautier’s return to France. He discusses the necessary formalities to leave and the difficult terms of the return journey from St. Petersburg, in part (translated): “One has to publish one’s departure three times in the papers so your creditors-if you have any-can come collect the money, after which you have to exchange your French passport for a Russian passport and for this, you have to submit a request. All of this requires time, physically and morally.

Furthermore, you need a place at the post office for which you have to wait up to six weeks.” To save time, he will travel by kibitka, “a kind of salad basket on runners to which four or five horses are attached. For four nights and three days we will be wrapped in fur coats and lying on hay like calves, the temperature being minus eight or ten degrees centigrade-and the car is open!...Last week, we had six feet of snow…I am literally risking my life and I can assure you, I am normally not a fussy traveler…This trip would be impossible without my companion who speaks Russian perfectly.” He will be “on time for the exposition, and since I will be less occupied with stopping my nose from freezing I will throw lots of copies into all openings.” He looks forward to seeing Feydeau again, “beloved colonel of metaphors,” and to hearing him “bawling phrases in Flaubert’s manner and rhythm that will drive the bourgeoisie up the wall.” There is one excuse for his prolonged stay: “I was able to sell fourteen thousand copies of Fanny! Hence you can see that the Russians are mighty intelligent; they only ask to have their hearts and minds deformed.” In fine condition, with a repaired tear to the lower right corner passing into the signature. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture, and a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

“Your friends are my friends—even those whome I have not yet known” 406. Kahlil Gibran. Lebanese-American artist and writer (18831931) best known for his writings on religion and for his best-selling 1923 spiritual-philosophical classic The Prophet. ALS signed “Kahlil,” one page, 8.5 x 11, postmarked December 28, 1915. Written from Boston, Mass., and addressed to Miss Juliet Thompson, in full: “I shall be more than glad to know Albert Vail. Your friends are my friends—even those whome [sic] I have not yet known. I wonder how many friends you and I have of whome we know nothing? I know that the new year will bring you blessings—just as well as I know that the heavens will fulfill all the great dreams of your great heart. And may the Salam of Allah be with you always.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the corners, two diagonal creases across the body, and light show-through at the top corners from small pieces of tape on the back. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Gibran’s hand. Starting Bid $300

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“A splendid fate leads past the noble heroes, the highly esteemed women” 407. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. German writer, scientist, and

philosopher (1749–1832) who takes a place among the central intellectual and artistic figures of his day. His poetry and dramatic works provided source material for Beethoven, Schubert, and Berlioz, among others. Handwritten quatrain by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, unsigned, one page, 6.75 x 4.5, [January 30, 1814]. A quatrain verse celebrating the birthday of the Grand Duchess Louise, wife of his patron Carl August of Saxe-Weimar, beginning, “Voruber fuhrt ein herrliches Geschick.” In full (translated): “A splendid fate leads past the noble heroes, the highly esteemed women; Now today’s day brings us luck as if you stay with us.” The reverse bears a note of authentication by Edmund Krauter, son of Goethe’s secretary. In fine condition.

Published in the Gedenkausgabe, I, 676. A splendid handwritten original piece by the revered German author. Starting Bid $1000

Hardy on an adaptation of Tess of the d’Urbervilles 408. Thomas Hardy. Scarce ALS, one page both sides, 4.25 x 6.75, Max Gate, Dorchester letterhead, June 26, 1900. Letter to Miss Pendleton at the Hotel Cecil in London, discussing the possible adaptation of his novel Tess of the d’Urbervilles into an opera, in full: “I understand from your letter that Mr. Schenck and yourself contemplate the production of an opera based on ‘Tess of the D’Urbervilles’; that you adapt the words of the novel for this work, and he composes the music. I should have no objection to this being done, though I can take no responsibility in the matter.

It would probably be necessary that you work straight from the novel, and not from any existing dramatization—for instance Mr. Fiske’s: for though I imagine an opera would not injure a play on the same subject, the dramatizer might not approve of his work being used as a basis for your libretto.” Matted and framed with engraving of a Hardy medallion to an overall size of 16.75 x 13.5; dual windows to frame backing revealing front of letter and the original mailing envelope addressed by Hardy.

In fine condition. Americans Charlotte Pendleton and Elliot Schenck proposed an adaptation of Tess of the d’Urbervilles in early 1900, with Hardy offering to waive the royalties for the first year of production. However, due to there being no record of the opera’s performance, it remains unknown whether the project was completed or not. Tess would later be adapted into an Italian opera by Frederic d’Erlanger in 1906, with the initial run halted due to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius; Hardy attended the premiere when it came to London three years later. Starting Bid $200

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“Pro jure contra legem., Victor Hugo” 409. Victor Hugo. Exceptional

2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Hugo seated in a chair by Garnier of Guernsey, boldly signed on the reverse in bold black ink, “Pro jure contra legem., Victor Hugo, H. H. 1866.” In fine condition. Hugo lived at Hauteville House in Guernsey during his exile from France, from 1856 to 1870, driven from his home

by Napoleon III’s coup of 1851. “Pro jure contra legem” was a motto that Hugo had adopted as a protest against oppression, making this an exceptionally desirable inscription. Starting Bid $200

James Joyce writes in support of “the publication of Pound’s book” 410. James Joyce. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7, 28 Campden Grove letterhead, June 17, 1931. Letter to British painter, publisher, and poet Desmond Harmsworth, in full: “From the enclosed letter it would seem that you are looking for me in connection with the publication of Pound’s book which I have been trying to arrange. If this is so perhaps you can ring me up here some morning?” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Joyce’s hand.

During this period, Joyce was in London to establish a domicile in England for the purpose of marrying Nora Barnacle—his common law wife since 1904—thereby protecting his children’s claim to his literary estate under English law. In the present letter, Joyce makes reference to Ezra Pound’s book of essays entitled How to Read, which would be published by Harmsworth in December 1931. A fantastic letter associating two great Modernists. Starting Bid $1000

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London’s plans for a seaworthy ‘Roamer’ 411. Jack London. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 18, 1912. Letter to John A. Browne of the Vallejo Yacht Club, in full: “Heartiest thanks for your jolly letter of Oct. 12. I am writing you this hurried line from Oakland. And as usual, I am throwing myself upon your good nature and kindness. Could you see to having the Roamer hauled up on the ways as immediately as possible, and to getting some man to scrub her bottom, paint properly with copper paint, and paint her upper works and outside works. Also, I should like to have the man try to locate that leak. After that, my boy Nakata, assisted by the able cook, could arrive, bend sails, paint the inside of the cabin, etc., etc. Please let me know when the copper painting and calking is done, so that can dispatch to do his share of the work.

How about giving the skiff a coat of paint at the same time the man you engage copper–paints the Roamer?” London adds a short postscript: “Please address me at 490–27th Street, Oakland.” In very good to fine condition, with some light creasing and several intersecting folds. London bought an old 30-foot-long wooden boat named Isis for $175 in October 1910, renamed it Roamer, and kept it on the Napa River near the Vallejo Yacht Club, at which he soon attained membership.

The next year, London began construction of his dream house on the Beauty Ranch near Glen Ellen. He made Beauty Ranch, now the Jack London State Park, his permanent home—and the Napa River and the Vallejo Yacht Club his home port. Starting Bid $200

“A distinguished failure”— original watercolor by Henry Miller

412. Henry Miller. Vividly realized original painting by Henry Miller depicting two abstract figures in close-up with a third seated in the background, accomplished in watercolor on 20.75 x 16.75 artist paper, signed below in black ink, “Henry Miller, Sommières, 1967,” who adds an inscription in watercolor to lower left, “For friend Joe, a distinguished failure.” Attractively cloth-matted and framed with an engraved plaque to an overall size of 29.75 x 26. In fine condition. Over his lifetime, Miller painted over 2000 watercolors but sold few, preferring to give them to friends or sometimes trade them for food and supplies. The “Joe” to whom this painting is inscribed is likely Joe Gray, an actor, stuntman, and close friend of Miller’s. Starting Bid $300

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“I have finished ‘The Wind in the Willows,’ which I thought never to do” 413. A. A. Milne. ALS, one page both sides, 5.5 x 7.5, 11 Mallord

Street letterhead, May 11, 1923. Letter to longtime friend Vincent Seligman, in full: “We have just come back from the country, and though we remained sufficiently civilized to have letters forwarded, parcels settled down heavily and refused to budge. So I have this moment found your book, with its inscription and dedication for both of which I thank you very much. I am proud, Sir, and honored, Sir— then he bowed profoundly, hand on breast. When I have read it I will tell you what I think of it. ‘Mr. Seligman’s little book…Take this little book for instance…On the other hand…Whereas…to return to Mr. Seligman’s little book…’ And so on. All in the most professional style.

The great thing is to put the author in his place at once by calling it ‘little,’ thus making it pleasantly clear to him that we gaze upon him from a great height. I have finished ‘The Wind in the Willows,’ which I thought never to do. It has hung over me—(doubtful metaphor)—buffeted me—(much better)—for two years. And now at last I can do exactly what I like, which I have always done.

But now with a clear conscience. We are all well—and Billy is also beautiful.” In fine condition. A decidedly legible example enhanced furthermore by the mention of the Kenneth Grahame classic, which Milne adapted for the stage in 1929 as Toad of Toad Hall. Starting Bid $200

414. Margaret Mitchell. TLS signed

“Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, personal letterhead, May 2, 1945.

Letter to Mr. Hardison, in full: “I thank you for your letter and the interest in ‘Gone With the Wind’ which prompted you to write me. I appreciated all the nice things you wrote me about my book. As to your question about the meaning of the five asterisks at the bottom of page 1035—they have no meaning at all. They were put there because the type ran to the bottom of the page and there was no way to indicate by a three-line space the passage of time or the change of pace. In a great many places in ‘Gone With the Wind you will see three-line blanks. These are used instead of chapter headings or sub-headings to indicate shift of scene, passage of time, et cetera. There was no way to indicate this on page 1035, as it was at the bottom of the page, and so asterisks were used.” In fine condition, with light show-through at the corners from small mounting remnants on the reverse. Accompanied by two modern glossy photos of Mitchell, and a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

415.

George Bernard Shaw. TLS

signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, June 10, 1907. Letter to J. Hunter Watts, in full: “It was a wild notion of yours, that of getting £20 out of the Fabian Society. If we had been asked by the International Bureau, we should perhaps have doled out a pound or two; but how can you expect us in our poverty to give £20 towards a suddenly improvised jollification got up by the S.D.F. for a body so utterly anti-Fabian and indeed anti-Socialist as that Congress turned out to be. However, I hear that you got a considerable gate with shilling tickets; so I hope the balance sheet will not prove ruinous to you. I am open to have it sent to me, and to consider the question of a deficit (if any); but I am damned if I will give £5; it is almost two hours income.” In very good to fine condition, with light toning (and a short split) to the intersecting folds, and staple holes to the upper right corner. Founded in 1884, the Fabian Society seeks to advance the principles of socialism via gradualist and reformist effort in democracies, rather than advocating for violent revolution.

Shaw was an influential member of the group. Starting Bid $200

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Desirable letter by the revered author of In Search of Lost Time 416. Marcel Proust. French writer (1871–1922) known for the monumental sixteen-volume In Search of Lost Time, regarded as one of the greatest achievements in world literature. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.75, no date but circa 1913. Letter to the critic Georges Goyau, commenting on the death of Goyau’s wife, and Proust’s close childhood friend, Lucie FélixFaure. Goyau had apparently sent Proust a photo of his wife and some Catholic souvenirs. In full: “I have just been very ill and you will excuse me to tell you in one simple word, thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the noble and holy image, and the remarks that are as if she were alive.

Everything that she cherished. I will keep and often visit these dear relics. I will send you very soon my book [referring to Swann’s Way, the first volume of In Search of Lost Time] where you will recognize episodes of my childhood that she knew so well. I only have sufficient force to press your hand from all my heart and transferring all my affection for her so naturally toward you.” In fine condition. A fantastic and very Proustian letter with reference to his childhood and the recent publication of his magnificent novel Swann’s Way. Starting Bid $500

Rare Jekyll and Hyde–era portrait of Robert Louis Stevenson 417. Robert Louis Stevenson. Exemplary 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Robert Louis Stevenson in a three-quarter-length pose by W. J. Hawker of Bournemouth, neatly signed on the mount in ink, “Robert Louis Stevenson.” In very good to fine condition, with a hint of subtle silvering, a small surface bump near the top edge, and a circular postal impression to the left of Stevenson’s image. Just the second signed photograph of Stevenson that we have offered, this marvelous portrait dates to circa 1886, when Stevenson was living in coastal Bournemouth, England, and writing the tale of Jekyll and Hyde. A superlative literary piece. Starting Bid $1000

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“I am tired of your double talk,” Steinbeck sets his son straight, “You are too old for this childish nonsense” 418. John Steinbeck. ALS signed “Father,” three pages on two sheets, 7.75 x 13, no date.

Letter to his son Thom, in part: “I will not go into the difficulty of writing this letter because you must know that is so. I am tired of your double talk. I have never let you down, and you take this as weakness. It is the usual thing when caught in a wrong to blame other people and finally to retire into anger, the usual baby thing. You are too old for this. You got caught in a fraud—and a fraud is theft. If you were a little older you would get up to two years in prison for it. It was stupid of you to think the telephone company would not catch up with you. It is the oldest trick in the world and they wouldn’t be in business long if they couldn’t handle it. The same is true of all other stealing…Get out of this dream world. You aren’t getting away with anything. I told you long ago that your reputation is all you have and you make it yourself. Instead, when caught, you blame other people and finally hide yourself in anger with the silly thought that the world is against you…I asked to be allowed to do my work— work you live on and then this and many more things…I repeat—you are not getting away with anything. If you continue, you will increasingly be known as a fraud and no one will trust you anywhere with anything. Now have your emotional outburst if your want. I have protected you many times but there are areas in which I can’t protect you. You are too old for this childish nonsense. It’s stupid baby stuff… If you were genuinely sorry, which you say you are not, it is not enough. Even the church does not accept repentance without reform. You say you don’t know why you did it, but everyone else does. It was a lazy cheating attempt to get away with something at the expense of someone else. It was also an attempt to prove yourself a big shot which you are not—or rich which you are not and I am not. I am struggling to support you and your mother and everyone else around me…I suggest that you get a job this summer, if you can, and pay back the people whose money you have taken. The world does not owe you a thing…I am thoroughly angry with you and I shall expect a letter from you by return mail.”

The unsigned postscript, written on a second, slightly smaller page, reads, in part: “Now the oldest and simplest thing for you to do it not to read this letter. That’s not good enough. The second is to fall into despair which is a kind of self pity. The only brave thing would be to admit your fault and for the right reasons—to buckle down and make a change. If you don’t—you will find yourself sinking deeper and deeper into a sadder mess, not an object of pity but one of contempt…Now you had damned well better get off your dime. I respond very well to honesty but you will find that your child-like hustling is now over. I want an answer, and if you ‘forget’ I will see that you are made to remember.” In very good condition, with heavy overall creasing and wrinkling, and a few edge tears. Starting Bid $300

419. August Strindberg. Important Swedish novelist and playwright (1849-1912) who takes a

place among the most influential figures in the development of modern theater. ALS in Swedish, one page, 5.5 x 8.25, February 24, 1889. Letter to pastor and teacher Frederik Wandall (18491917) in Prestoe, replying to an inquiry about intended plays for Strindberg’s experimental theatre in Copenhagen, where—because of Swedish censorship—his dramas, including ‘Miss Julie,’ were staged. The letter was written in Holte, where Strindberg spent the spring of 1889 in the mansion of renowned set designer Waldemar Gyllichs (1836–1895). In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Following the success of Lord of the Rings, Tolkien looks to publish The Silmarillion 420. J. R. R. Tolkien. ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, Merton College letterhead, October 22, 1955. Letter to “Mr. Mitchell,” about reading Lord of the Rings.

In full: “How very kind of you to write! I am delighted to gather from your letter that Vol. III came up to the mark, and more or less paid the great debts accumulated in II and I. If my signature is worth the expense, I will gladly sign your 3 vols. as some return for your kind words, if you care to send them. Since the book was only published on Oct. 20 (and my own copies only arrived this morning) I am wondering how by Oct. 18 you had managed to finish reading Vol III* (I can, of course, guess the answer, or probable answers.) Anyway a happy chance, since your kind letter was as a result the first echo of news of its reception that an anxious author received.

I have now several heavy professional commitments to attend to; but I do not intend to lay down the pen. I do not think I shall continue the tale downwards. But the (quite unlooked-for) success of the ‘Lord of the Rings’ has now made it probable that the legends of the First and Second Ages (‘The Silmarillion’ and other tales)—written first and often referred to—which were long ago turned down, may now be accepted. They would occupy as much space at least as Vol. 1: but alas! They are mainly very high and legendary and elvish, and contain no hobbits to bring them down to common soil.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing.

Although Tolkien returned to his earlier rejected drafts, he continued to intermittently revise them for the rest of his life without ever coming to completion. Contrary to his hopefulness for imminent publication in this letter, these legends went unpublished until they were posthumously compiled and edited by his son and released in 1977. The Silmarillion tells the history of the First and Second Ages of Middle-Earth, the world in which The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are set. A magnificent letter discussing Tolkien’s great works and one of the earliest on record immediately after publication of Lord of the Rings. Starting Bid $500

“Many thanks for the copy of Prose” 421. Virginia Woolf. ANS signed “V. Woolf,” penned on the reverse

of a 5.5 x 3.5 Monk’s House postcard belonging to her husband Leonard Woolf, postmarked August 15, 1936. A note to James E. Turner, in full: “Many thanks for the copy of Prose which I have read with interest.

Best wishes for its success.” Woolf adds “Mrs.” to the upper portion of the postcard. In fine condition, with a light diagonal crease to the right blank area. Starting Bid $200

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Boldly signed portrait of the War and Peace scribe 422. Leo Tolstoy. Handsome etching of the revered Russian

author in a front-facing pose, 6 x 7.25, boldly signed in the lower border in black ink, “Leo Tolstoy, 2 Febr. 1905.” In fine condition.

A rare and fabulous lifelike rendering of the prolific writer, whose epic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina take a place among the greatest works of realist literature. Starting Bid $500

Authorizing the translation of his most ambitious novel, Virgin Soil 423. Ivan Turgenev. ALS in French, signed “Ivan Tourgueneff,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, February 20, 1877. Letter to Sophie De Gubernatis-Besobrasoff, in which he grants her the authorization to translate his novel Virgin Soil. In full (translated): “I hasten to give you authorization to translate ‘Virgin Soil’—as you wish to—as I am convinced that I could not be in more competent and skillful hands. I am very happy, Madame that the first part of my novel has deserved your approbation and I hope that the second part, that you should have received by now, will not alter your impression too much.

You will find on the second sheet of his letter a dedication, which would you please have put on the first volume first page of my works that should be sent to you...Please, be so kind, Madame, as to convey my hasty compliments to M. de Gubernatis and my best wishes to you.”

On the second integral leaf, Turgenev vertically pens an inscription to Gubernatis-Besobrasoff, signed, “de l’Auteur.” In very good condition, with staining and paper loss along the hinge, affecting none of the writing. Released in 1877, Virgin Soil was Turgenev’s final and most ambitious novel, portraying a group of young Russians who join the Populist movement and live as simple workers and peasants. A desirable letter from the master of Russian realism. Starting Bid $300

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424. American Authors Starting Bid $200

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425. Authors

427. British Authors

426. Authors

428. Robert Browning

429. Ned Buntline

430. California Authors

431. Charles Dickens

432. Allen Ginsberg and Yevgeny Yevtushenko Starting Bid $200

435. Limited Editions Club

436. James Michener and Katherine Anne Porter

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433. Robert Heinlein Starting Bid $200

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434. Langston Hughes Starting Bid $200

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437. Lewis Mumford

440. Maurice Sendak Starting Bid $200

444. John Steinbeck Starting Bid $200

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441. Maurice Sendak and Myron Waldman

439. John Ruskin

442. George Bernard Shaw

443. Upton Sinclair

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445. Alfred Lord Tennyson

446. Lowell Thomas

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448. Kurt Vonnegut

438. Luigi Pirandello Starting Bid $200

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449. Gahan Wilson and Jules Feiffer Starting Bid $200

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447. John Updike, Lawrence Durrell, and Booth Tarkington Starting Bid $200

450. Tom Wolfe Starting Bid $200

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music

453.

Ruggero Leoncavallo. Italian

451. Enrico Caruso. Superior vin-

tage sepia 7 x 9.25 photo of Caruso with his hands clasped, prominently signed and inscribed in ink, “Enrico Caruso, N.Y. 1909.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

composer (1857–1919) best known for his operas, particularly the beloved repertoire staple ‘Pagliacci.’ Mattefinish 5.5 x 7.5 oval portrait affixed to a 10.5 x 14.75 mount, signed on the mount in ink by Leoncavallo.

In fine condition, with the first word of the inscription touched up in an unknown hand.

Starting Bid $200

“I haven’t the least intention of disconcerting my contemporaries with insomnious harmonies” 452. Claude Debussy. ALS in French, signed

“Cl. Debussy,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 4.75, postmarked October 5, 1890. Letter to Raymond Bonheur, concerning Debussy’s philosophies on making music and his disgust with those he deems to be his lesser contemporaries, in part (translated): “Here it is, days and days I’ve wanted to write you; pardon then to some annoyances of revolting banality which have prevented me from doing so. I don’t dare tell you that the rare and fine incense launched by you over the melodies rises deliciously to my nostrils for then I would immediately have to behave like an exalted idol and be obliged to accomplish miracles and assume a posture that is pretty tiring for an age of upheaval. Besides, I haven’t the least intention of disconcerting my contemporaries with insomnious harmonies. I simply want the assent of people like yourself, who are disinterested in easy programs and are truly willing to believe in music devoid of impure mixtures. Why look first at the label, and put oneself on the level of things which are sold in the bazaars! Let us make music that contains our whole life and not merely a small corner of it fit only for those who gape and engage in small talk and who never create it* (music, that is) and that way we will not get in the way of literature or philosophy.

With that, I shall expect you one of these days and am yours very cordially, and amicably…*And indeed for those who do create it!” Impressively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and the original hand-addressed mailing envelope to an overall size 23.25 x 13; dual windows to reverse of frame backing reveal the opposite side of letter and an English translation. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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Dramatic oversized portrait of the German conductor 454. Wilhelm Furtwängler. Highly

regarded German conductor (1886–1954) who became embroiled in controversy with the rise of the Third Reich.

Though vehemently anti-Hitler, he was widely viewed as a Nazi sympathizer, which severely impacted his career. Vintage mattefinish 9.5 x 11.75 photo of the conductor in action, affixed to a 15.75 x 19.75 mount, boldly signed on the mount in pencil, “W. Furtwangler.” Also annotated by the photographer, “Foto: Kowalewsky.” In fine condition, with light silvering to the perimeter of the image. The largest Furtwängler autograph we’ve ever offered. Starting Bid $200

455. Franz Liszt. Scarce untranslated ANS in German, signed “F. Lz.,” one page on the reverse of a 4.25 x 2.75 visiting card marked “F. Liszt,” no date. In very fine condition.

Starting Bid $300

456. Felix MendelssohnBartholdy. Boldly penned

AMQS on a light pink 5.5 x 3.25 album page, boldly signed and dated below in ink, “Felix MendelssohnBartholdy, Schwerin, 11 Juli 1840.” Mendelssohn-Bartholdy pens nine bars of fastpaced music from his “Canone a 2” in B minor. Affixed to a slightly larger page and in very good to fine condition, with a central vertical fold, and light toning at the corners from mounting on the reverse.

Starting Bid $500

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Puccini quotes from ‘La Boheme’ 457. Giacomo Puccini.

Boldly penned AMQS on an off-white 8.5 x 5.5 album page, prominently signed below, “Giacomo Puccini, Milano, 10.8.97.” Puccini pens a bar of music and lyrics to ‘Mimi’s Aria’ from La Boheme, making a joke that it is not Mimi Pinson, a reference to the popular short story by Alfred de Musset. In fine condition, with faint foxing and toning. Based on a story

by French writer Henri Murger set in 1840s Paris, La Boheme was Puccini’s first major success and arguably his greatest work. After its 1896 debut in Turin, the piece was quickly adopted into the international repertory. A supremely desirable example from the renowned opera composer, dating to just a year after the premiere of La Boheme. Starting Bid $200

459. Dmitri Shostakovich. Soviet com-

poser (1906–1975) whose fifteen symphonies occupy a place of central performance in the orchestral literature of the twentieth century. ALS in Russian, signed “D. Shostakovich,” one page, 8 x 11.25, November 25, 1970.

Letter to the “Main Political Agency of the Soviet Army,” in full (translated): “Having reviewed the work of the com. Grigory Vladimirovich Bragin, I came to the conclusion, that he is a gifted and serious musician—a professional in his work. Considering his active and productive work, I find it indispensable to file an application for awarding him the title of Distinguished Cultural figure of RSFSR.” After his signature, Shostakovich has added: “Composer People’s artist of USSR.” In fine condition, with one small faint stain. Starting Bid $200

Ravel’s “L’Enfant et les Sortileges” 458. Maurice Ravel. Beautiful autograph musical manuscript, one page, 6.5 x 8, titled and signed at the conclusion, “L’Enfant et les Sortileges (Act I), Maurice Ravel.” Ravel pens several bars of music and lyrics to his one-act opera, which featured a libretto by Colette.

In fine condition. A remarkable piece from the hand of the masterful modernist composer, very rarely seen at this length. Starting Bid $1000

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462. Richard Wagner. Impor-

460. Igor Stravinsky. Vintage glossy 6.75 x 9 photo of a Pablo Picasso sketch of the great Russian composer, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Steve Markham, sincerely, Igor Stravinsky, July 57.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing and surface impressions, a thin horizontal crease passing across Stravinsky’s tie, and small chips to the trimmed edges.

Starting Bid $200

tant German composer (1813–1883) who single-handedly revolutionized opera and attained status as one of the most influential geniuses in the history of music. ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, June 27, 1849.

Untranslated letter to Gaetano Belloni, the secretary and trusted aide of Franz Liszt.

Addressed on the second integral leaf in Wagner’s hand. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Scarce portrait of the esteemed Russian composer 461. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Rare and magnificent

4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Tchaikovsky by A. Pasetti of St. Petersburg, boldly signed in black ink and dated June 19, 1890. In very good condition, with creasing, toning, and a rubbed-off area of surface loss below the signature. A highly desirable and exceedingly rare uninscribed portrait of the revered Russian composer, remembered for his iconic ballets The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, as well as the 1812 Overture.

Starting Bid $1000

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Pristine 1959 album signed by Ray Charles

463. Ray Charles. What’d I Say album signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Ray Charles. In fine to very fine condition. The record is included. Consignor notes that the album originates from the collection of a former Dallas nightclub owner who amassed a large number of autographed records from the 1950s and 1960s; upon his passing, his widow sold the records to an area record dealer, with the balance purchased by a local record store, from which this particular record was obtained.

Given that forged Charles signatures greatly outnumber their authentic counterparts, this beautifully clean example exists as a true musical rarity and is further augmented by its unprecedented well-preserved state. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $500

“Musically Yours, Charlie Parker” 464. Charlie Parker. Fantastic program for the 1954 Festival of Modern American Jazz presented by Stan Kenton, 9 x 12, boldly signed and inscribed inside on his image in blue ballpoint, “To Charlene and Joe, Musically Yours, Charlie Parker.” Also signed inside by Stan Kenton, Erroll Garner, June Christy, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Konitz, and Candido, plus a few other festival performers.

In very good to fine condition, with general handling wear, and central vertical and horizontal folds. A scarce and sought-after autograph from the bebop icon. Starting Bid $500

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465. Edith Piaf.

Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.25 Columbia close-up photo of Piaf, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint.

Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 8 x 10. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

467. AC/DC: Bon Scott. Scarce ball-

point signature and inscription, “To Anne, Bon, AC/DC, xxx,” on an off-white 8 x 5.25 sheet of The Victoria Hotel letterhead. In very good condition, with overall creasing, staining to the top edge, and several vertical folds. Starting Bid $200

466. AC/DC. Sought-after Back in Black album

by AC/DC, signed on the front cover in silver ink by Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, and Phil Rudd, with all but the latter adding “AC/DC” after their signatures. In fine condition, with light edge wear. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. A rarely seen fully signed example of one of the biggest selling albums of all time. Starting Bid $200

Magnificent fully signed 1962 studio portrait of the Beatles 468. Beatles. Outstanding early vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Beatles taken by Les Chadwick in September 1962, signed in fountain pen, “John Lennon,” “All the best! Paul McCartney (Beatles),” “George Harrison,” and “Best wishes, Ringo Starr.”

Harrison retraces his own signature in a bolder ink. The signatures date to circa late 1962/early 1963. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, heavier to the upper right edge (and just touching the end of McCartney’s signature). Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. A marvelous, early portrait of the Fab Four. Starting Bid $2500

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469. Beatles. Vintage ballpoint signatures of George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon on an off-white 4.5 x 4 album page, which is signed on the reverse by Marianne Faithfull. In very good condition, with overall creasing and some light stains. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient: “I can confirm that these Beatles autographs are genuine. I was able to obtain them personally from the boys themselves while they were lunching backstage at the Granville Theatre, Fulham on 3 October 1964. At the time, I was working for Intertel as part of the film crew recording an episode of the music show ‘Shindig’ for American Television.

I remember the day distinctly as the football team Chelsea had played at home (winning 5-1 versus Blackburn Rovers) nearby and there was trouble keeping the returning football fans from trying to get in to the show.” Starting Bid $1000

470. Beatles. Four original production drawings from the

King Features 1968 animated film, Yellow Submarine, accomplished by artist Dennis Hunt in graphite and colored pencil on individual 16 x 12.5 sheets of animation paper, with each drawing depicting Frankenstein’s monster holding a smoking vial with his large stitched-up hand. In overall fine condition.

Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Hunt, and by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The animator of these drawings, Dennis Hunt, also worked on The Beatles cartoon show. As part of the production process, the animation artist would first draw these sketches under the guidance of the project’s director, with the resulting drawings serving as the basis for the cels used in the actual film or show. Starting Bid $200

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471. Beatles. Four original production drawings from the

King Features 1968 animated film Yellow Submarine, accomplished by artist Dennis Hunt in graphite and colored pencil on individual 16 x 12.5 sheets of animation paper, with each drawing depicting Old Fred in a full-length walking pose. In overall fine condition, with some light creasing. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Hunt, and by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The animator of these drawings, Dennis Hunt, also worked on The Beatles cartoon show. As part of the production process, the animation artist would first draw these sketches under the guidance of the project’s director, with the resulting drawings serving as the basis for the cels used in the actual film or show. Starting Bid $200

472. Beatles. Desirable set of five original

production drawings of John Lennon from the King Features 1968 animated film, Yellow Submarine, accomplished by artist Dennis Hunt in graphite and colored pencil on individual 15.75 x 12.5 sheets of animation paper, with each drawing depicting Lennon in a full-length walking pose. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Hunt, and by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The animator of these drawings, Dennis Hunt, also worked on The Beatles cartoon show. As part of the production process, the animation artist would first draw these sketches under the guidance of the project’s director, with the resulting drawings serving as the basis for the cels used in the actual film or show. Starting Bid $200

473. Beatles. Four original production drawings from the King

Features cartoon television series The Beatles, accomplished by artist Dennis Hunt in graphite and colored pencil on individual 13 x 10.5 sheets of animation paper, with each drawing depicting a member of the band in a frantic full-length running pose. Lower portion of each page marked in pencil, “Beatles,” with corresponding character code, “JF1,” “RF1,” “PF1,” and “GF1.” In overall fine condition, with some light toning and creasing. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Hunt, and by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The Beatles cartoon series, which ran from 1965 to 1969, was the first weekly show to feature animated versions of real people. The animator of these drawings, Dennis Hunt, also worked on the Yellow Submarine animated film. As part of the production process, the animation artist would first draw these sketches under the guidance of the project’s director, with the resulting drawings serving as the basis for the cels used in the actual film or show.

Starting Bid $200

474. Beatles. Four original production drawings from the King

Features cartoon television series The Beatles, accomplished by artist Dennis Hunt in graphite and colored pencil on individual 12.5 x 10.5 sheets of animation paper, with each drawing depicting a member of the band in a casual full-length walking pose. Lower right corner of each page marked in pencil with the corresponding character code, “JW2,” “RW2,” “PW2,” and “GW2.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Hunt, and by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The Beatles cartoon series, which ran from 1965 to 1969, was the first weekly show to feature animated versions of real people. The animator of these drawings, Dennis Hunt, also worked on the Yellow Submarine animated film.

As part of the production process, the animation artist would first draw these sketches under the guidance of the project’s director, with the resulting drawings serving as the basis for the cels used in the actual film or show. Starting Bid $200

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475. Beatles. Four original production drawings from the King

Features cartoon television series The Beatles, accomplished by artist Dennis Hunt in graphite and colored pencil on individual sheets of animation paper, each approximately 13.5 x 10.5, with each drawing depicting a member of the band in a full-length running pose. Lower right corner of each page marked in pencil with corresponding character code, “JR10,” “RR10,” “PR10,” and “GR10.” In overall fine condition, with some light edge toning to Harrison. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The Beatles cartoon series, which ran from 1965 to 1969, was the first weekly show to feature animated versions of real people. The animator of these drawings, Dennis Hunt, also worked on the Yellow Submarine animated film. As part of the production process, the animation artist would first draw these sketches under the guidance of the project’s director, with the resulting drawings serving as the basis for the cels used in the actual film or show. Starting Bid $200

476.

Beatles: George Harrison.

Vintage glossy 6 x 7.75 Star Pics publicity photo of George Harrison in handsome half-length pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Brian, best wishes from, George Harrison.” Reverse of photo also signed in black ballpoint by Brian Epstein, and in black ink by Pattie Boyd.” In very good condition, with overall creasing, a tack hole to the top center, and four areas of surface loss from removed tape on the reverse.

Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from Beckett and REAL. Starting Bid $300

477. Beatles: George Harrison. Original album cover proof for Cloud Nine, unfolded, measuring 25.75 x 13.25, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Dave, George Harrison.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 29 x 16.25. In fine condition, with two areas of slight creasing (one between Harrison’s cheek and inscription).

Starting Bid $200

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478.

Beatles: George Harrison.

Handsome vintage glossy 8 x 10 closeup photo of Harrison from the 1970s, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Debbie, best wishes from George Harrison.” In very good condition, with heavy overall creasing and a few small stains. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance from the niece of the original recipient: “I received George Harrison’s autograph from my Uncle in the mid 70’s. My Uncle was the Senior Sales consultant in Cartier Jewellers in London and George met with him several times to purchase items. Knowing I was a fan, my uncle asked George if he would kindly sign a photo for me, his niece.” Starting Bid $200

479. Beatles: George Harrison.

Bold ballpoint signature, “George Harrison,” on a beige 6 x 4 album page, with collector’s notation dating the signature to March 20, 1963. In fine condition, with light show-through from unrelated handwriting on the reverse. The Beatles played at the ABC Cinemas in Romford, England, on March 20, 1963, as part of a spring tour with Tommy Roe and Chris Montez. Starting Bid $200

480. Beatles: Lennon and Harrison. Vin-

tage circa 1963 ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon” and “George Harrison,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 slip from a napkin.

Attractively matted and framed with a color image to an overall size of 10 x 15. In very good condition, with creasing, old tape to the upper right corner, and two small holes, one of which affects the “h” in Lennon’s first name. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Perry Cox. Starting Bid $300

481. Beatles: Lennon and McCartney.

Tw o v i n t a g e clipped ‘playing card’ headshot images of the iconic Beatles frontmen, affixed to opposing leaves of an album measuring an overall 4.5 x 13.5 when open, signed over their images in fountain pen, “John Lennon” and “Paul McCartney.” In fine condition, with Lennon’s signature very light but fully legible. Starting Bid $200

482. Beatles: Lennon and Ono. Wonderland Records

bootleg Beatles album entitled Buried Treasure, signed on the back cover in black ballpoint by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Matted with an album cover, similar to how the Beatles are pictured on the back cover of the 1962-1966 (Red Album), to an overall size of 29 x 16.5; window to reverse of mat reveals the front cover of Buried Treasure. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $300

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483. 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. A Polaroid photo of Lennon taken at the time of signing is removably mounted to the inside of the front cover. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who notes that the “book was signed on July 15, 1971, at a book signing attended by John and Yoko, at Selfridge’s book store in London.” 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 $300

484. Beatles: John Lennon. Very desirable Please Please Me album by the Beatles, signed neatly on the back

cover in black ballpoint by John Lennon. In fine condition, with surface impressions of Beatles signatures on the front cover from another item that was signed on top of the album. The record is not included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who notes that the “signature dates from mid 1963.” Starting Bid $500

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485. Beatles: John Lennon. Twice-signed

color glossy 9.75 x 7.5 photo of the Beatles in Germany for the promotion of John Lennon’s second book, A Spaniard in the Works, signed in black felt tip, “J. Lennon, ‘80,” who signs on the reverse of the photo in the same manner. Matted and framed with a colorful self-portrait of Lennon to an overall size of 28 x 13; the frame’s backing has a window for viewing the reverse of the photo. In very good to fine condition, with a light bend and a few small surface creases. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo.

‘A Spaniard in the Works’ was similar in style to the 1964 predecessor ‘In His Own Write,’ but, reflective of a maturing Lennon, was more ambitious in scope and had a particular bite to its subject matter. ‘A Spaniard in the Works gave me another personal boost,’ said Lennon, ‘The book is more complicated; there are some stories and bits in it that even I don’t understand, but once I’ve written something what’s the point of letting it hang around in a drawer when I know I can get it published? The plain unvarnished fact is that I like writing, and I’d go on writing even if there wasn’t any publisher daft enough to publish them.’

Starting Bid $300

486. Beatles: John Lennon.

Manuscript DS, one page, 5 x 8.25, stamp-dated June 20, 1967. An invoice issued by a gardener by the name of “Mr. A. Brown” for 4 1⁄2 hours of “Casual garden assistance,” which was done on Saturday June 10th at John Lennon’s Weybridge home. Signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint by Lennon. In very good to fine condition, with creasing, a paperclip impression to the top edge, and two file holes to the left side. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

487. Beatles: John Lennon. Bold ballpoint signature, “John Lennon,” on a beige 6 x 4 album page, with collector’s notation dating the signature to March 20, 1963.

Reverse signed by singer Helen Shapiro and emcee Tony Marsh. In fine condition, with a few small blue stains. The Beatles played at the ABC Cinemas in Romford, England, on March 20, 1963, as part of a spring tour with Tommy Roe and Chris Montez. Starting Bid $300

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488. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Vin-

tage semi-glossy 6 x 8 promotional photo of the Beatles posing outdoors, signed in blue ballpoint by Paul McCartney. Includes an original ‘The Beatles Show’ program for the group’s 1963 Fall Tour. In very good condition, with overall creasing, including a diagonal crease across the center.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance from the daughter of the original recipient: “My mum was 15 yrs old when she went to the Ritz cinema in the centre of Belfast to watch the Beatles in concert (1963). She was a massive fan of Elvis and the Beatles. She lived only 10 minutes away. I found the photograph with the autograph of Paul McCartney and Beatles booklets in her bedroom.” Starting Bid $200

“A chip off the old block, Sam Cooke” 490. Sam Cooke. Very desirable vintage glossy 6 x 8 photo of Cooke leaning against a wall in a handsome three-quarter-length pose, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To ‘Barry,’ whom I hope becomes a chip off the old block, Sam Cooke.” In fine condition, with some skipping to the ink due to pen trouble, which also forced Cooke to retrace several letters. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity by JSA.Starting Bid $200

491. Fat Mattress. Group lot

489. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Signed book: Blackbird

Singing. Limited first American edition, numbered 192/250.

NY: W. W. Norton and Company, 2001. Clothbound hardcover with slipcase, 6.75 x 10, 185 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ink by McCartney. In very good to fine condition, with fading to the signature and light toning to the signed page, apparently from prior display. Starting Bid $200

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of five off-white 5.5 x 8.25 notebook sheets individually signed and inscribed in felt tip by members of English folk rock band Fat Mattress—“Best of luck to everyone here and best wishes to you personally, cheers, Noel Redding,” who adds a sketch of his house and adds, “My house is a very, very, very nice house.

4th Dec. 1970”; “I send my very best wishes to all German music lovers and my best wishes also to you, Michael, and all German musicians both East & West, Michael Weaver, 4/12/1970”; “All the best to Michael, Neil Landen, 4th Dec. 1970”; “Eric Dillon, Good luck,” with a stick figure sketch; and “‘To Michael, Best Wishes and good luck, Plenty of women, James Leverton.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

492. Fleetwood Mac. Sought-after color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Fleetwood

Mac lying in bed together, taken by photographer Annie Leibovitz and used for the March 24, 1977, cover of Rolling Stone magazine, signed in in black felt tip

by Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, John McVie, Christine McVie, and Lindsey Buckingham. In very fine condition.

Although Buckingham and Nicks had broken up shortly beforehand, when the Leibovitz photo shoot had wrapped and their bandmates departed, Buckingham later explained that he and Nicks remained on the bed for several minutes longer, ‘After all that we’d been through, knowing that we loved each other—somehow, we just couldn’t get up.’ Deriving from their highly successful Rumours period, this is a warm and enduring depiction of a band well-known for its interpersonal dramas. Starting Bid $200

Fully signed biography of Led Zeppelin 493. Led Zeppelin. Sought-after

signed book: The Led Zeppelin Biography. NY: Two Continents/Methuen Publications, 1976. Softcover, 6 x 9, 192 pages. Signed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “Rock On! Robert Plant,” “John Bonham,” “Good Luck, John Paul Jones,” and “Jimmy Page.” Collector’s notation to inside of front cover indicates that the autographs were obtained at the Heathrow Airport on March 27, 1977. In very good to fine condition, with creasing and wear to the covers, some faint staining to the signed page, and a brush to the first letter of Bonham’s signature. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, and a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, which notes that the signatures were obtained at Heathrow prior to the band embarking on their 1977 U.S. Tour. Starting Bid $1000

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496.

Bob Marley. Rare

494. Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page. Jimmy Page album sleeve

signed in ballpoint, “My first terrible single, from L’enfant terrible, Jimmy Page.” In fine condition.

Comes with a reissue of the Fontana Records 45 RPM record for the single ‘She Just Satisfies / Keep Moving.’ Starting Bid $200

“Rasta, Bob Marley” 495. Bob Marley. Survival album by

Bob Marley and the Wailers, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Rasta, Bob Marley.” In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Despite moderate chart success, peaking at No. 20 in the UK and at No. 70 in the US, Survival stands today as a testament to the strength of Marley’s convictions and an enduring meditation on struggle and political injustice.

Starting Bid $1000

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ticket for a Bob Marley and the Wailers concert at the Deeside Leisure Centre in Queensferry, Wales, on July 12, 1980 as part of the Uprising Tour, 3.25 x 2.75, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “All the best, Bob Marley” and “Rasta, Tyrone Downie.”

In very good to fine condition, with old tape stains to the edges, and a small area of surface loss to the center. 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

497.

Nirvana.

Desirable felt tip signatures, “Kurdt,” “Dave,” and “Chris,” on an off-white 6 x 8.25 sheet of notebook paper.

In fine condition.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $300

498. Pink Floyd. The Final Cut album by Pink Floyd, signed on the front cover in silver ink by Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and David Gilmour. In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

Army training equipment list for “Elvis A. Presley”—signed an amazing seven times 499. Elvis Presley. Incredible DS, signed seven times

“Elvis A. Presley,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 11, dated between April 28–September 3, 1958. Form DA–10–102, an initial issue organizational clothing and equipment record belonging to “Presley, Alvis. A., US 53310761,” consisting of alphabetized lists for “Articles, Organizational Clothing, Quartermaster,” “Organizational Equipment,” “Post, Camp and Station Equipment,” and “Other Services,” with correlating issued and turn-in dates. Each section includes an “Authorized Allowances” field, with the “Quartermaster” section also featuring sizes for various articles, including: “Overshoes, 1, 10 1/2,” “Shirt, Field, Wool, 2, M,” “Shoes, Athletic, 1, 10 1/2,” “Supporters, Athletic, 1, M,” “Trousers, Field, Wool, 1, 30 x 31,” “Trousers, Shell, Field, 2, 30 x 31,” “Hood fld jacket, 1, M,” “Liner fld jacket, 1, M,” and “Jacket FLD, 1, M/R.” The concluding “Other Services” field includes: “Ordnance: Carbine, USCAL 30–M–1, 1, SER#3591134, Magazine, Carbine M–1, 6,” “Chemical: Mask Gas w/ carrier, 1,” and “Medical: Packet 1st Aid, 1.” Signed vertically at the bottom of the fourth page in blue ballpoint by Presley a total of seven times, each signature corresponding with the above issue date. Countersigned four additional times by Presley’s commanding officer. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing and handling wear, some archival tape repairs, and small areas of paper loss along intersecting folds.

Between March 28 and September 17, 1958, Presley completed his basic and advanced military training as a member of Company A, 2d Medium Tank Battalion, 37th Armor, while stationed at Fort Hood in Texas. As trying as his training was, the death of his mother on August 14th devastated Presley, who was afforded an extended leave of absence during his bereavement. Not long after his return to Fort Hood, Presley was sent overseas to Germany as a member of the 1st Medium Tank Battalion, 32d Armor, service which lasted from October 1, 1958, until March 2, 1960. Germany had a profound effect on his life and career—he met his future wife Priscilla, was introduced to amphetamines, and as a result of his generous patriotic service, earned the respect of an older generation of Americans, many of whom had previously viewed him in a negative light.

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500. Elvis Presley. Superb vintage matte-finish 8 x 10

photo of Presley in a handsome half-length pose, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Wally, Many thanks for your help.

Sincerely, Elvis Presley.” Lower border of photo annotated by the recipient, “Take Me to the Fair and Girl Happy.” Mounted and suede-matted with a plaque detailing the provenance of the photo: “Signed promotional photo to Wallace ‘Wally’ Van Allen, whose career as an assistant director spanned some thirty-six years. On the bottom border Van Allen has written ‘Take Me to the Fair’ and ‘Girl Happy,’ referring to the movies in which Wally worked with Elvis. It appears Van Allen aided Elvis in his acting career, which Elvis certainly appreciated.” Archivally framed to an overall size 15 x 22. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services.

Starting Bid $300

‘Southern mansion white’ scarf worn by Elvis on New Year’s Eve 1975 501. Elvis Presley. Attractive off-white

scarf worn on stage by Elvis Presley during a concert at the Pontiac Stadium on December 31, 1975, measuring 34 x 34, with printed facsimile signature to lower left corner. Includes an original ticket stub for the reference concert, 2 x 4.5, issued for field seating in “Sec. 1,” “Row 7,” and “Seat 7.” The ticket is displayed in a screw-down holder. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Elvis expert Rich Consola.

Despite frigid weather, sound system issues, and Elvis ripping his pants, this New Year’s Eve concert had the largest live audience and was the highest grossing performance by a single artist in a one-night appearance to date, grossing over $800,000. During the evening, an announcement was made that a limited number of souvenirs were available and lines formed to purchase ‘baby blue’ and ‘Southern mansion white’ scarves with printed autographs. Starting Bid $200

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Super clean Presley album 502. Elvis Presley.

Almost in Love compilation album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “To Jan, Elvis P r e s l e y. ” I n fine condition.

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

505. Prince.

Original study of ‘When Doves Cry’ mural, drawn in pencil and ink by artist Doug Henders on a white 10.75 x 14 sheet, initialed in the lower right corner in pencil, “D.” In very fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

506. Prince.

503. Prince. Scarce original color 26.5 x 16.25 printer’s proof of the front and back cover designs for Around the World in a Day, the seventh studio album by Prince. The print features a color bar to upper border and printing legend to lower border, listing customer and job name as “W/B, Prince Album” and date as “2/12/85.” The box is initialed as “Correct” by artist Doug Henders. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

passing. In very fine condition.

Color satinfinish 11.75 x 14 photo print on Epson Professional paper made from an original 1984 Polaroid featuring Prince’s famous white Cloud guitar, created by artist Doug Henders in 2016 as a memorial to Prince’s Starting Bid $200

504. Prince. Color satin-finish 16.5 x 11.75 photographic print on Epson Professional paper showing the ‘When Doves Cry’ mural painted by Doug Henders on the set of Purple Rain in 1984, initialed by Henders on the reverse in ballpoint, “D.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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507. Queen. Highly desirable program for Queen’s 1979 Crazy Tour, 9.5 x 9.5, signed inside in blue ballpoint by Freddie

Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor. In very good to fine condition, with moderate overall handling wear. A superb fully signed, uninscribed piece from the band’s intimate tour of smaller UK venues. Starting Bid $200

508. Rolling Stones. London Records American debut album from the Rolling Stones, England’s Newest Hit Makers, signed crisply on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “Mick Jagger,” “Keith Richard,” and “Charlie Boy, xxx,” and in black ballpoint, “Brian Jones” and “Bill Wyman.” Mounted and double-matted with the front cover to an overall size of 32.25 x 19.5. In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing, and a repaired tear to the left edge. Starting Bid $1000

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510.

Rolling Stones. ‘Get Yer

Ya-Ya’s Out!’ The Rolling Stones in Concert album signed boldly on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Mick Jagger,” “Keith Richards,” “Bill Wyman,” “Love, Charlie Boy,” and “Best wishes, Mick Taylor.” In fine condition, with light scuffing. The record is not included. A decidedly uncommon Stones title signed in full. Starting Bid $300

509. Rolling Stones. Color vintage 8 x 10.25

cardstock photo of the Rolling Stones removed from a program circa 1964, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ginger, with all my love, Brian Jones, xxxx,” “Ginger, Mick Jagger,” “Bill Wyman,” “To Ginger, Charlie Boy,” and “Love to Ginger, Keith Richards.” In very good to fine condition, with a horizontal fold across the bottom (touching two letters of the Richards signature), and some slight rubbing and creasing. Originates from the collection of Ginger Bianco, the drummer for the all-female American rock band Goldie and the Gingerbreads, a quartet who toured extensively throughout Europe in 1964, and performed nightly with acts like The Animals, The Beatles, The Yardbirds, The Hollies, The Kinks, and The Rolling Stones. An iconic image of the young British band made all the more desirable by its vibrant colors and bold signatures. Starting Bid $200

511. Rolling Stones. Between the Buttons album by the Rolling Stones, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Keith Richards and Bill Wyman, and in black felt tip by Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts.

In very good condition, with scuffing, edge wear and toning, and a small circular stain to the upper right corner. The record is included. Among the band’s most musically adventurous works, Between the Buttons marked the beginning of the Stones’ brief foray into psychedelia, with the single ‘Ruby Tuesday’ attaining a No. 1 spot in the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after baseball fully signed by the modern Stones lineup 512. Rolling Stones. Official

Rawlings Major League (Selig) baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot and side panels by Mick Jagger (ss), Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Charlie Watts. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. An uncommon and desirable format for the Stones. Starting Bid $200

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513. The Who: John Entwistle.

Handwritten rough draft of lyrics for “Dangerous” by John Entwistle, two pages, 8.25 x 11.75, marked “Final Rough” and numbered as pages “2” and “3.” The draft starts with “Verse 2,” beginning, “Mad dog, howling at the Moon, / And your so far out of tune, / You’d better learn how to sing / (Or get put down).” On the last page, the “Last intro verse” begins: “Can you feel it—in the shadows / watching you—touching you / Can you feel it—as the shadows / Follow you—swallow you.” Also includes a glossy 8.25 x 11.75 portrait of Entwistle, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition. ‘Dangerous’ first appeared on The Who’s 1982 album It’s Hard, Entwistle’s last album with the group. Starting Bid $200

515. The Clash. CBS

Records 45 RPM single record for ‘Tommy Gun / 1-2 Crush on You’

by The Clash, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, a n d To p p e r Headon. In very good to fine condition, with some creasing to the top. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

The Clash’s second album, signed in full

514. The Clash. Give ‘Em Enough Rope album by The Clash, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon. In unusually fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, who notes that he went to “see their Canterbury Odeon show as a school boy.

When the Clash drove up in their minibus before the show Simonon and Jones got out ignoring the awkward school boy clutching his albums. Strummer got out and called the others back to sign.” Starting Bid $200

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516. Michael Jackson. Impressive limited edition color 30

x 40 lithograph entitled ‘The Book’ by artist Brett-Livingstone Strong, ‘Japan’ edition, numbered 336/375, signed in the lower border in pencil by Michael Jackson and by the artist. In fine condition. Accompanied by its original certificate of authenticity, bearing printed signatures of Jackson and Strong. This famous portrait by Brett-Livingstone Strong is believed to be the only painting for which Jackson actually posed in person, and the original artwork sold for $2.1 million in 1990. Starting Bid $200

517. Ernest Ansermet

518. Enrico Caruso

519. Pablo Casals

520. Aaron Copland

521. Ossip Gabrilowitsch

522. Vladimir Horowitz

523. Yehudi Menuhin

524. Darius Milhaud

525. Christina Nilsson

526. Arthur Rubinstein

527. Titta Ruffo

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529. Karlheinz Stockhausen

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530. Igor Stravinsky Starting Bid $200

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531. Francesco Tamagno Starting Bid $200

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528. Dmitri Shostakovich

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532. Alexander Tcherepnin Starting Bid $200

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533. Louis Armstrong

534. Tony Bennett

535. Irving Berlin

536. Dave Brubeck

537. Duke Ellington 1953 Apollo Theatre Handbill

538. Duke Ellington 1953 Apollo Theatre Handbill

539. Jazz Legends

540. B. B. King

541. Alfred Newman Starting Bid $200

542. Disney: Richard and Robert Sherman

543. Sonny Stitt

544. Big Mama Thornton

545. Johnny Cash

546. James Taylor

547. Gregg Allman

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548. Animals: Eric Burdon

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549. Beatles

Starting Bid $200

550. Beatles: George Martin

551. Beatles: Klaus Voormann

552. Big Brother and the Holding Company

554. The Cars

Starting Bid $200

553. Black Sabbath

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555. Cream: Baker and Bruce

Starting Bid $200

557. Everly Brothers

558. Foreigner

559. Aretha Franklin

560. Grateful Dead

561. Grateful Dead: Tom Constanten

562. Guns N’ Roses

563. Guns N’ Roses

564. Jimi Hendrix: Band of Gypsys

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556. Dio

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565. J. Geils Band: Peter Wolf

566. Elton John

569. Musicians

567. Lynyrd Skynyrd Starting Bid $200

568. Monterey Pop Festival

570. North American Rock and Roll

571. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters

572. Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger

573. Rolling Stones: Charlie Watts

574. Phil Spector Starting Bid $200

575. Spencer Davis Group

Starting Bid $200

577. Talking Heads

578. Talking Heads: David Byrne

Starting Bid $200

579. U2

580. UK Rock Bands

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576. Styx

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581. Whitesnake Starting Bid $200

582. The Who: Daltrey and Townshend

583. Woodstock

584. Frank Zappa

585. The Clash

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586. The Jam

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587. Ramones

588. Ramones

589. Ramones

590. Ramones

591. Sex Pistols

592. Sex Pistols

593. Whitney Houston

594. Michael Jackson

595. Madonna

596. George Michael

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entertainment

On Japanese dressing rooms for Brando’s satirical ‘Sakini’ role 597. Marlon Brando. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 28, 1956. MGM document

pertaining to Brando’s agreement for “the portrayal of the role of ‘Sakini’ in our photoplay now entitled ‘Teahouse of the August Moon.’” The agreement notes that MGM will furnish a ‘stand-in’ during filming and provide Brando with private dressing rooms while filming in Hollywood. It continues: “In connection with services to be rendered by you under said agreement in Japan, it is our understanding that in Japan they do not have either ‘star dressing rooms’ or portable dressing rooms as we know them here. We do understand, however, that special dressing room facilities are being prepared for your use at the studio in Japan and we agree, in connection with services to be rendered in Japan, to furnish you with the best dressing room facilities available.” Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Brando and countersigned by a studio vice president.

In fine condition, with staple holes and file holes to the top. A comedy satirizing the US occupation of Japan in the aftermath of World War II, The Teahouse of the August Moon—portions of which were shot on-site in Japan—became MGM’s biggest box office success of 1956. Starting Bid $200

Splendid 1919 portrait of the Tramp

599. Charlie Chaplin. Bold fountain pen signature, “Charlie Chaplin, May 20th, 1930,” who adds brilliant sketches of a bowler hat, bamboo cane, and dress shoes on an offwhite 3.75 x 5.75 album page. In fine condition. A decidedly bold and crisp signature with appealing ‘Tramp’ outfit drawings dating to production of the silent masterpiece City Lights.

Starting Bid $200

600. Colin Clive. British ac-

598. Charlie Chaplin. Excellent vintage matte-

finish 9.5 x 12.75 close-up photo of Charlie Chaplin as his most recognizable character, with forlorn expression and trademark toothbrush mustache, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my friend Ed Diby, from Charlie Chaplin, April 1st 1919.” Double-cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 20.25. In very good to fine condition, with overall wrinkling, and heavy fading to the date. Starting Bid $200

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tor (1900–1937) who earned a place in film history for his performances as Dr. Henry Frankenstein in Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein.

Handsome vintage mattefinish 5 x 7 bust-length portrait of Clive in a suit and tie, signed in the lower right in fountain pen. In fine condition, with uniformly stylized rough edges.

Starting Bid $200

Oversized portrait inscribed to her dressmaker—“Thanks for the most beautiful suits!”

601. Marlene Dietrich. Stunning vin-

tage matte-finish 10 x 13.5 close-up portrait of Dietrich, signed in fountain pen, “Thanks for the most beautiful suits! Marlene, 1944.”

Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.75 x 16.75. In very good to fine condition, with a crack to the upper left corner of the mat, and a stain to its bottom edge.

Consignor notes that his aunt was a dressmaker for Dietrich. Starting Bid $200

6 0 2 . W. C .

Fields. The

Harriman National Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by W. C. Fields, payable to stage actress Linelle Blackburn for $10, March 26, 1925. In very good to fine condition, with fading to the ink, and a crease to the upper right corner. Starting Bid $200

603. Clark Gable.

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

604. Greta Garbo. Bank

check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in type and boldly signed by Garbo, “Greta Garbo,” payable to Internal Revenue Service for $55.83, January 17, 1966. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Garland grants Bob Hope copyright to use her image in his autobiography 605. Judy Garland.

DS, one page, 8.5 x 13, September 4, 1941. Release that grants “Lester T. (Bob) Hope and the Pepsodent Co.,” permission to include images of Judy Garland in the book ‘They Got Me Covered’ for “the sum of One Dollar…and other good and valuable considerations.”

Signed nicely at the conclusion by Garland. Stapled to the release are the referenced photos and book pages mentioning Garland in ‘They Got Me Covered.’

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

606. Cary Grant.

Uncommon color 14 x 35.75 insert movie poster for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 thriller To Catch a Thief, with an image from the film’s casino scene to lower portion and artwork and credits above, signed in the upper portion in black felt tip by Cary Grant. In very good condition, with some light staining, three horizontal folds (one light, two heavy), and some old tape in the top border. Starting Bid $200

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To Mickey Rooney— “with admiration and affection!”

607. Cary Grant. Satin-finish

10.5 x 13.75 photo of the handsome leading man in later age, signed and inscribed to acting legend Mickey Rooney in black felt tip, “To Mickey, with admiration and affection! Cary.” Also signed on the reverse in felt tip

by Rooney. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

610. Alfred Hitchcock.

Bold ink self-portrait sketch of Hitchcock’s immediately recognizable profile on an off-white 7.25 x 10 cardstock sheet, boldly signed in ink, “Alfred J. Hitchcock.”

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

608. Edith Head.

Outstanding original pencil and watercolor costume sketch of Audrey Hepburn in her role as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s on a 13.25 x 15.5 sheet of sketch paper. The full-length sketch shows the character in a gray top and blue slacks and is signed in artist’s pencil at the lower right corner, “Edith Head,” and notated near the top, “Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Sketch is also notated in blue felt tip, “My love Audrey,” in an unknown hand. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

609. Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. Sought-

after color glossy 10 x 8 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard as they appeared in the 1961 romantic comedy Breakfast at Tiffany’s, signed by both in black felt tip, with Peppard adding an inscription, “For Kathy.” In very good condition, with overall creasing, and small stains to the upper corners. Starting Bid $200 120 |

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611. Boris Karloff. DS, one page, 8 x 10, February 26,

1952. Document in which Karloff confirms to Stellar Enterprises, Inc., that his “engagement on the Texaco Star Theatre Television Program of February 26, 1952 shall be postponed.”

Signed at the conclusion by Karloff and a Stellar Enterprises representative. Nicely double-matted and framed with a portrait of Karloff as Frankenstein’s monster to an overall size of 23 x 17. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

612. Vivien Leigh. Vintage

matte-finish 4.5 x 6 photo of Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara from her iconic role in Gone With the Wind, nicely signed in fountain pen. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing.

Starting Bid $200

Stunning Monroe portrait by her trusted photographer 614. Marilyn Monroe. Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.5

photo of Monroe taken during a Frank Powolny glamour shoot in 1953, depicting the starlet wrapped in white fur and wearing a string of pearls around her neck, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Cheryl, Love & kisses, Marilyn Monroe.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges, two staple holes to each vertical edge, overall dimpling to the emulsion, and a horizontal diagonal crease which passes through Marilyn’s shoulder. Monroe and Powolny most famously teamed up in 1953 for a series of stunning, artfully framed publicity stills for the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Immortalized for his classic World War II pinup of Betty Grable, Powolny remained a trusted photographer for Monroe throughout her career, and is noted as taking the last known still photographs of the starlet during production of Something’s Got to Give, one week before her death in 1962. Starting Bid $2500

Fully signed portrait of the Monty Python cast

613. Steve McQueen. DS, signed “Steven T. McQueen,” five pages, 8.5 x 11, March 31, 1971. Document regarding “Minutes of Special Meeting of Board of Directors of Astral Productions International, Inc.,” detailing resolutions associated with the firm’s Los Angeles address, the issuance of shares of stock, and other standard company business. Signed at the conclusion in black felt tip by McQueen as chairman. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

615. Monty Python. Scarce vintage 6 x 4.25 cardstock

photo of Monty Python on the beach, signed in various inks by John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Graham Chapman, and Eric Idle. In very good to fine condition, with a light horizontal crease. Starting Bid $200

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Internal memos on Star Trek models: “It seems to me likely that design of controls, dials, instruments, etc. aboard our spaceship...necessitates we locate some hopefully near-genius gadgeteer” 616. Star Trek. Archive of eight documents associated with the pro-

duction of Star Trek, including two Desilu Productions memos signed in ballpoint by creator Gene Roddenberry, “Gene R.” The first, to Pato Guzman, dated August 25, 1964, has the subject “U.S.S. Enterprise Controls & Instrumentation,” in part: “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...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 second, to Matt Jefferies, dated May 24, 1966, has the subject “Large Enterprise Interior,” in part: “Much pleased with our Enterprise sets...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.”

Unsigned memos issued by Roddenberry are dated from 1966–1967 and relate to various aspects of the show, with content including: the disappointing quality of a “Star Trek Model Kit”; an inquiry about merchandising opportunities; changes to a spaceship model, including “ball power nodules on front of the twin nacelles,” “rounded domes on rear of twin nacelle pods,” and so forth; an inquiry about combining several space vessels for future episodes “into one vessel model which can be slightly and easily changed in form”; and an inquiry about a sketch of “the revamped spaceship,” with questions about viability and cost.

The lot also includes a typed page headed “Shooting Order for Takeoff & Landing: Shuttlecraft with U.S.S. Enterprise,” and a full-page sketch of a Star Trek spacecraft. In overall very good to fine condition.Starting Bid $200

617. Elizabeth Taylor. Elizabeth Taylor’s personally-owned

short-sleeve day dress by I. Magnin & Co. The navy blue cotton-blend dress features gold buttons on the front, and a gold chain waist belt with hanging globes and tassels. In overall fine condition. Provenance: Icons and Idols, Julien’s Auctions, November 2013. Starting Bid $200

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618. Elizabeth Taylor. Stunning

vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of Elizabeth Taylor lying on a pillow, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “My darling Michael, I love you with all my heart and life, always, Your, Elizabeth.” In very good condition, with some creasing and adhesive remnants to the borders, scattered mottled discoloration causing light spotting to the facial area, and the signature a shade light due to decreased ink flow.

According to the consigner, this photo was inscribed to her second husband, actor Michael Wilding. Taylor was Wilding’s second wife as well, he being married four times to her seven.

A lovely portrait with a passionate inscription from one lover to another. This is a very rare personal photo inscribed to her husband. Starting Bid $300

Cruisin’ with the “3 Stooges”

619. Three Stooges. Superb glossy 9.75 x 8 Columbia Pictures publicity still photo of Moe, Larry, and Curly fighting over a steering wheel in the 1934 short film Mutts to You, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ruth, Best wishes, Moe,” “Larry,” and “Curly.” Curly has also added “3 Stooges,” next to Moe’s inscription. Archivally double-suede-matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 15. In very good condition, with trimmed right edge, scattered surface marks and creasing, heavier to the corners, small tear and paper loss to lower edge and light adhesive remnant to top edge. Starting Bid $300

620. Three Stooges. Vintage auto-

graph book, 6 x 4.25, signed inside on the same page in fountain pen, “Moe, 3 Stooges” and “Curly.” The book also contains the signatures of Clyde Beatty, Jack Haley, Debbie Reynolds, Gene Krupa, and Benny Goodman and several members of his band. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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

Vintage mattefinish 14.75 x 11.75 halflength photo of Valentino as the Duke de Chartres in the 1924 silent film Monsieur Beaucaire, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Rudolph Valentino.” Professionally re-backed and expertly restored to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

622. John Wayne. Vintage fountain pen signature and

inscription, “To Bob, John Wayne,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.75 sheet affixed to a large color photo of Wayne from one of his Western films. Matted to an overall size of 15 x 13.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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623. Abbott and Costello

624. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers

625. Lauren Bacall Starting Bid $200

626. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

627. Alfonso Bedoya

628. Ingrid Bergman

629. Ernest Borgnine

630. John Candy

631. Rene Clair

632. Marlene Dietrich

633. Clint Eastwood

634. Easy Rider

635. Entertainers

636. Jodie Foster

637. Gone With the Wind: Olivia de Havilland

638. Cary Grant and Betty Ford

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639. Edmund Gwenn Starting Bid $200

643. Rock Hudson

640. Tippi Hedren Starting Bid $200

641. Katharine Hepburn

642. William Holden

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644. James Bond: Brosnan and Moore

645. Patricia Laffan

646. Hedy Lamarr

647. Diane Lane

648. Christopher Lee

649. Jerry Lewis

650. Ernst Lubitsch

651. Jayne Mansfield

652. Jayne Mansfield

653. Jayne Mansfield

654. Tully Marshall

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655. Strother Martin Starting Bid $200

659. Patricia Neal

656. Masquerade Party Starting Bid $200

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660. Ozzie and Harriet Nelson

663. Sylvester Stallone

664. Star Wars: Carrie Fisher

666. Elizabeth Taylor

667. Billy Wilder

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657. Edward R. Murrow

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658. Nita Naldi

661. Martin Scorsese

662. Steven Spielberg

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665. Tarzan

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668. Wizard of Oz: Frank Morgan Starting Bid $200

669. William Wyler Starting Bid $200

sports

670. Baseball: Perfect Game. A creamy white OAL Budig ball signed by 12 members of the most exclusive club in major

league baseball! Of all the perfect games in MLB history, the majority have been spun since 1956 when Don Larsen started the ‘streak’ with his World Series ‘perfecto.’ This ball includes perfect blue ink signatures with the corresponding date of their individual pitching gems. Includes: Don Larsen (sweet spot, 10/8/56), Jim Bunning (6/21/64), Sandy Koufax (9/9/65), Jim “Catfish” Hunter (5/8/68), Len Barker (5/15/81), Mike Witt (9/30/84), Tom Browning (9/16/88), Dennis Martinez (7/25/91), Kenny Rogers (7/28/94), David Wells (5/17/98), David Cone (7/18/99) and Randy Johnson (5/10/04). It is very rare to find Rogers on one of these signed balls, and there is plenty of room to add more names. A dozen signatures of players who achieved one of the greatest feats in all of sports. Starting Bid $500

671. Boxing. Amazing vintage

program for the 35th annual dinner of the Boxing Writers’Association held at the Waldorf–Astoria Hotel on January 17, 1961, twelve pages, 6 x 9, signed on the front and back covers in ink or ballpoint by 18 boxing legends, including: Abe Attell, Floyd Patterson, Archie Moore, Barney Ross, Willie Pep, Tommy Loughran, Sixto Escobar, Tony Galento, Paul Pender, Billy Graham, Gus Lesnevich, Paul Berlenbach, Izzy Schwartz, Billy Soose, Ben Jeby, Frankie Genaro, Freddie ‘Red’ Cochrane, and Lou Salica. In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing, some minor surface loss, and a central vertical bend. A remarkable set of rare and legendary fighters. Starting Bid $200

672. James J. Braddock. Two signed items: a vintage 8 x 10 paperstock portrait by Ray Lee Jackson, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ken Browne, Best Wishes, Jim Braddock”; and a glossy 10.75 x 7.5 press photo showing Braddock pulling a child’s sled in the snow, signed in blue ballpoint by the boxer, “Best Wishes, James J. Braddock,” and by his wife, “Mae Braddock.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and moderate surface creasing to the glossy photograph. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy press photo of Braddock visiting with Joe Louis during the latter’s training camp. Starting Bid $200

673.

Roy Campanella.

Unusual oversized glossy 8 x 13.25 photo of legendary Brooklyn catcher Roy Campanella fielding a pop up behind the plate, signed in blue felt tip. Matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 18.

In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

674. Enzo Ferrari. TNS in Italian, signed “Ferrari,” one page, 6.75 x 4.5, February 14, 1975.

Short sentiment in Italian, typed in the left margin of an attractive card depicting the keys of a Ferrari automobile. In fine condition, with three light wavy scratches to the image. Starting Bid $200

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675. Enzo Ferrari. TNS in Italian,

signed “Ferrari,” one page, 7.75 x 5.25, personal stationery, November 18, 1971.

In full (translated): “Thank you for your kind ticket and many kind regards.” In very good condition, with overall creasing and scattered staining, none of which affects the signature. Starting Bid $200

677. Sonny Liston.

Ballpoint signature, “Sonny Liston,” on an off-white 6 x 4 sheet. In very good condition, with overall creasing and a central vertical fold. Starting Bid $200

678. Rocky Marciano. Program for “A Tribute to Spike 676. Bobby Fischer. Scarce glossy 10 x 8 half-length photo

of Bobby Fischer seated at a chessboard, seemingly awaiting the photographer’s next move, signed in blue ballpoint. In very good condition, with overall creasing, including a noticeable diagonal vertical crease passing through Fischer’s last name and left shoulder. Starting Bid $200

Webb” held at Dahlgren Hall at the United States Naval Academy on May 4, 1961, thirty pages, 8.5 x 11, signed inside next to his image in blue ballpoint by Rocky Marciano.

The program is also signed inside by Spike Webb. In very good to fine condition, with light staining to the covers, and handling wear and a vague vertical bend to the inner pages.

Starting Bid $200

Huge oversized ‘98 World Series celebration photograph, highlighted by Jeter, Rivera, Torre, and Pettitte 679. NY Yankees: 1998. Massive color satin-finish 39 x 29 photo of the New York Yankees celebrating their victory in the 1998 World Series, signed in silver ink by 32 members of the legendary dynasty, all adding “98 World Champs” or making note of their statistical contributions. Signers include: Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Don Zimmer, Andy Pettitte, Ramiro Mendoza, David Cone, Joe Girardi, Joe Torre, Tony Cloninger, David Wells, Paul O’Neill, Orlando Hernandez, Tim Raines, Scott Brosius, Tino Martinez, Mel Stottlemyre, Chuck Knoblauch, Mike Stanton, Shane Spencer, Luis Sojo, Willie Randolph, Chili Davis, Darryl Strawberry, Bernie Wililams, Jorge Posada, Ricky Ledee, and others. Matted and framed to an overall size of 48.5 x 38.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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680. Babe Ruth. Impressive limited edition 23.25 x 19.25 photograph of Babe Ruth speaking at Yankee Stadium’s Old Timers’ Day on June 13, 1948, numbered 164/300, signed in the lower right corner in gold ink by photographer David Blumenthal. Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 28.25 x 24.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

732. Roger M a r i s .

730. Boxing. Six items signed by great boxers, including: five glossy 8 x 10 photos, individually signed in ink by Emile Griffith, Archie Moore, Leon Spinks, Floyd Patterson, and Gene Fullmer; and a postcard featuring James Montgomery Flagg’s depiction of Jack Dempsey knocking out Jess Willard, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Dempsey. In very good to fine condition, with light stains to the Dempsey postcard. Starting Bid $200

731. Baseball Hall of Famers. Five items signed by

baseball legends and Hall of Famers, including: a 1982 Diamond Classics card signed in black felt tip by Hank Greenberg; an FDC signed in blue ballpoint by Ted Williams; a 1974 BBWA porgram signed on the front cover in by Hank Aaron and Earl Weaver; a 1965 Sports Illustrated cover signed in black ballpoint by Sandy Koufax; and a 9.5 x 7.5 sheet signed by 23 members of the 1950 Philadelphia Athletics, including Connie Mack, Elmer Valo, Lou Brisie, Jimmy Dykes, Barney McCosky, Eddie Joost, Joe Coleman, Ferris Fain, and more. In very good to fine condition, with staining to the Aaron program. Starting Bid $200

Desirable 5 x 7 paperstock 1958-61 Jay Publishing photo of Maris in his batting stance, nicely signed in blue ballpoint, “Best of Luck, Roger Maris.” In fine condition, with a small erasure to the lower right border corner.

Starting Bid $200

733. Johnny Unitas. DAppealing

5 x 7 cardstock promo photo for Johnny Unitas’ Golden Arm Restaurant, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Johnny Unitas.” In fine condition.Starting Bid $200

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681. 1911-1963 Topps and Others Multi Sport Card Lot with PSA Graded Starting Bid $100

684. Muhammad Ali Starting Bid $200

686. Muhammad Ali Starting Bid $200

682. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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687. Roger Bannister Starting Bid $200

683. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and John Wooden

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688. Baseball Hall of Famers Starting Bid $200

689. Baseball Stars and Hall of Famers

690. Basketball Hall of Famers

691. Larry Bird and Magic Johnson

692. Chamberlain, AbdulJabbar, and Robertson

693. Eddie Collins

694. Maureen Connolly

695. Detroit Tigers: 1966

696. Joe DiMaggio

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697. Joe DiMaggio

698. Julius Erving

699. Red Grange

700. Wayne Gretzky

701. Wayne Gretzky Starting Bid $200

702. Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr

703. Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux

704. Gordon Hayward

705. Magic Johnson

706. Michael Jordan

707. Sandy Koufax

708. Mickey Mantle

709. Mickey Mantle

710. Mickey Mantle and Stan Musial

711. John McEnroe

712. Joe Montana

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715. Joe Namath

716. Jack Nicklaus

719. Pele

720. Willis Reed

713. Stan Musial

714. Stan Musial

717. NY Giants

718. Walter Payton Starting Bid $200

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721. Cal Ripken, Jr

722. Bill Russell

723. Sadaharu Oh Starting Bid $200

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725. Tennis

726. Ted Williams

727. Ted Williams

728. Ted Williams

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724. Sports

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animation

Harry Kleiman Like most children who grew up in the Sixties, I watched Saturday morning cartoons and Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color. Beyond simply enjoying them, I was curious as to how they were made and eagerly reached out to Hanna-Barbera Studios and Walt Disney Productions—within weeks I received packages from each including informational booklets and publicity materials. Being an impressionable eleven-year-old boy, I was ecstatic! I wrote to every Studio and animator in Hollywood I was able to find an address for. They all told me about animation and gave me free hand-painted cels and drawings. I was fascinated with the beauty of animation and wanted to learn and collect as much as I could.

In the summer of 1968, when our family moved to Los Angeles, I was able to actually visit the studios to see how animation was made. Nearly everyday after school for the next six years, I visited the animation studios and related companies in the LA area. Everyone was extremely nice to me, and not only did my love for animation grow, my love for the generation of people that made these very special cartoons perhaps surpassed it. I think I had more fun visiting with the people, hearing their stories, and learning from them—even more than getting the free cels and drawings.

My dream was to meet Walt Disney, so I asked every Disney-related person I met, “what was it like to work with him.” I like to think I got to know him pretty well even though I never truly got to meet him. Despite that, I was privileged enough to meet and converse with, just to name a few: Walter Lantz, Bob Clampett, Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, Bob Singer, Tiger West, Harry Love, Alex Lovy, Norm Prescott, Chuck Jones, Robert McKimson Sr., and Jr., Marc Davis, Ollie Johnston, Frank Thomas, Les Clark, John Lounsbery, Ward Kimball, Don Foster, June Foray, Ducky Nash, Jay Ward, Andy Engman, Grim Natwick, Tex Avery, Friz Freleng, Eyvind Earle, Toby Bluth, Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, several Bill Melendez Studio animators, John Pomeroy and many, many, more—including hundreds of ‘ink and paint’ ladies, story people, camera operators, and film editors.

As I grew older, I maintained my relationships with all these incredible people, and enjoyed meeting new people in the industry.

Though I went to college, and helped my parents in the family’s “Lady’s Clothing” business—I mostly lived, ate, and breathed animation—trading, buying, and selling for the next few years. In 1980, I finished college and started Collectors Paradise Gallery. I worked from home and attended about 30 conventions a year, including setting up at about 30 San Diego Comic Cons, buying, selling, and—my favorite—educating new collectors about animation.

In 1982, I was the first person to approach the Don Bluth Studio about selling the original cels from The Secret of Nimh. I worked out a deal with Gary Goldman and bought hundreds of cels from the Studio and sold them to collectors. Later, I bought and sold the cels from, Dragon’s Lair and Space Ace. In 1984, I partnered on Collectors Gallery in Studio City, where I had customers come and meet me from all over the world. I sold cels but, most importantly, had many great conversations with new collectors, and people in the animation industry as my love for animation flourished.

I turned up and discovered many important collections, as I accumulated one on the best animation art collections around, and generously lent my art out to many people writing books and articles on animation. In 1991, I finally got to create and make my own animation cels. I produced two limited edition cels with Walter Lantz & Universal Studios, entitled “Meet my Boss, Walter Lantz” and “Banquet Busters.” I gave Lantz a “Meet My Boss” cel for his birthday, and he told me that after all his years in animation, “This was his favorite cel.” That made me very happy. I have been learning, studying, buying, and selling animation art nearly my entire life. It’s been a lot of fun, and now it’s time to accomplish something new to educate the next generation about animation art.

Over many years of collecting and learning about animation, I’ve seen thousands of almost every kind of art used to create animation and been in almost every animation studio in the Los Angeles area. With my vast animation knowledge and RR Auction’s autograph expertise and 30-year auction experience it was a natural fit for us to collaborate on our Animation Art auctions. I hope that you see the hard work and beauty that I saw in these wonderful works. Almost every one was used in some way to make a cartoon, or animated feature film that we have, and will continue, to enjoy watching for many years. www.RRAuction.com | 133

20th Century Fox 7 5 2 . H o m e r, Marge, and Maggie Simpson Production Cels from The Simpsons. (20th

750. Matt Groening.

Original sketch of Bart Simpson by Matt Groening, accomplished in blue felt tip on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed below, “Matt Groening, 9–22–1996.” In fine condition. A desirable sketch dating to between the fan-favorite seventh and eighth seasons of The Simpsons. Starting Bid $200

751.

Matt G r o e n i n g .

Uncommon color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the NASA mission patch for a Biorack experiment conducted on the Mir Space Station, which depicts Homer Simpson, in sperm form, hurtling away from Earth wearing an astronaut helmet, signed in blue felt tip

by Matt Groening.

Reverse of photo bears a label indicating that the autograph was obtained at a private signing on February 9, 1999. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services.

The pictured Biorack patch, which remains exceedingly scarce in its own right, was issued in connection with two NASA experiments flown on shuttle missions STS-81 and STS-84 on January 12 and March 15, 1997, in an attempt to test the movement of sperm in microgravity. Dr. Joseph Tash, a physiologist at the University of Kansas Medical Center who led the experiment, is the brother of Max Tash, whose wife’s sister is married to Matt Groening. A fan of The Simpsons, Dr. Tash asked Groening to design the patch for the experiment, to which the latter agreed. The humorous result is reminiscent of Homer’s brief appearance as a sperm cell in the classic season six episode ‘And Maggie Makes Three.’ Starting Bid $200

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Century Fox, 1989– 1990) Original producti on cel s featuring Homer, Marge, and Maggie Simpson from a season one episode of The Simpsons, which shows the family members in the kitchen, with Marge holding a Krusty the Clown lunch box and Homer walking over to Maggie in her highchair. The cels are placed on a handpainted production background from the same episode, which is signed in the lower right in black felt tip animator Gábor Csupó. Character images measure 2.75 x 5.75 (Marge), 2 x 4 (Homer), and 1.5 x 2 (Maggie), with a mat opening of 11.5 x 9. Framed to an overall size of 15.75 x 13.25. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

753. Bart Simpson production cel from the Do the Bartman music video.

(20th Century Fox Television, 1990) Original production cel of Bart Simpson from the ‘Do the Bartman’ music video, which shows Bart capering up a Springfield street with three background dancers. The cel is placed on a matching color copy background. Full character image measures 6.5 x 3.75, with overall dimensions of 12.75 x 11; the lower left corner of cel is marked “53/E.” In fine condition.

‘Do the Bartman’ was a hit single from the 1990 Simpsons album The Simpsons Sing the Blues. Performed by cast members Nancy Cartwright and Dan Castellaneta, and featuring backing vocals from Michael Jackson, the song topped the charts in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom. The music video for the song was directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Brad Bird, whose films include The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, and Ratatouille. Starting Bid $200

Fleischer Studios

754. Charlie Brown production cel from a Peanuts television special.

(Bill Melendez Productions, circa 1970s) Original production cel of Charlie Brown from a Peanuts television special, which shows a delighted Charlie Brown wearing a baseball cap. The cel, which is marked “CB-13” in the lower right, is placed on a matching color laser background. Image measures 3.25 x 4, with a mat opening of 9.5 x 7.5. Matted to an overall size of 14 x 11. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

755. Bart Simpson production cel from The Simpsons. (20th Cen-

tury Fox Television, circa 1990s) Original production cel featuring Bart Simpson from The Simpsons, showing the classic character in a huge close-up pose. Image measures 7.5 x 8.5, with overall dimensions of 12.5 x 10.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

757. Betty Boop and Harry Horse Promotional Card.

Uncommon Fleischer Studios promo card for the Betty Boop cartoon, 3.25 x 6.25, depicting the iconic cute flapper character holding a swallowtail flag and seated on Harry Horse wearing a caparison. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $100

Hanna-Barbera Studios

DePatie-Freleng Productions 758. Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble production storyboard drawing from The Flintstones. (Hanna756. Pink Panther production cels from The Pink Panther TV Show. (DePatie–Freleng/United Artists, circa

1970s) Original production cels featuring Pink Panther from The Pink Panther TV show, depicting the great character in three great full-bodied poses: one shows him in a white coat with arms extended, one shows him with a camera around his neck, and one shows him running while looking over his shoulder. Images range in size from 2.5 x 3.5 to 7 x 4, with overall dimensions of 12.5 x 10.5. In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Barbera Studios, 1961) Original production storyboard drawing by Alex Lovy of Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble from The Flintstones, which contains nine hand-drawn scenes from ‘The Astra’ Nuts,’ the 23rd episode of season one. The scenes, numbered 91–99, show Fred and Barney mistakenly entering an Army Recruiting Station and, instead of undergoing their insurance physical exam, enlisting in the Army. The storyboard, marked “P-23” and “11” in the upper right, contains dialogue and animation instructions. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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759.

Fred Flintstone production cel from The Flintstones.

(Hanna-Barbera Studios, 1964) Original production cel featuring Fred Flintstone from The Flintstones, showing him bowling during the ‘Monster Fred’ episode. The cel is placed on a matching color copy background. Image measures 2.5 x 3.5, with overall dimensions of 13.25 x 11. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

760.

Fred Flintstone and Pebbles production cel from an episode of The Flintstones.

(Hanna-Barbera Studios, circa 1963) Very early original production cel featuring Fred Flintstone’s arms holding Pebbles from an episode of The Flintstones. The cel is placed on a color copy background. Image measures 8.25 x 6, with a mat opening of 11.75 x 8.75. Framed to an overall size of 20.25 x 17.25.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

761. Popeye production cel and production background from Popeye the Sailor.

(King Features Syndicate, circa 1961) Original production cel and production background featuring Popeye from Popeye the Sailor, showing the strong sailor in a full-length pose, with a picnic set up in front of him. The cel is placed on a hand-painted production background from the same show. Image measures 3 x 4.75, with overall dimensions of 14 x 10.5. In fine condition. A great set-up from a classic cartoon. Starting Bid $200

762. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy production cel from Laurel and Hardy. (Hanna-

Barbera/Larry Harmon Productions, 1962) Original production cel featuring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy from the Laurel and Hardy TV series, showing the comedic duo riding in a convertible automobile. Image measures 7.75 x 5.5, with overall dimensions of 12.5 x 10.5.

Includes a near-matching production drawing of Laurel’s arm holding the steering wheel, accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

MGM Studios Tee time for Tom and Jerry

763. Tom and Jerry production cel and production background from Tee for Two. (Hanna-

Barbera Studios, 1945) Superb original production cel and production background featuring Tom and Jerry from Tee for Two, showing Tom preparing to swing a huge golf club using Jerry as the tee. The cel is placed on a hand-painted production background from the same film. Total image measures 9.75 x 8, with a mat opening of 11.75 x 8.75. Framed to an overall size of 19.25 x 16.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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Peanuts

766. Charlie Brown and Linus van Pelt production cels and production background from Someday You’ll Find Her, Charlie Brown. (Bill Melendez

764. Snoopy production cel and production drawing from You’re a Good Sport, Charlie Brown. (Bill Melendez

Productions, 1975) Original production cel and matching production drawing featuring Snoopy from You’re a Good Sport, Charlie Brown, showing the famous dog playing tennis.

The cel is placed on a color copy background; the matching drawing is accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper. Image measures 2.75 x 3.75, with overall dimensions of 14 x 11. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

765. Snoopy production cel from Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown. (Bill

Melendez Productions, 1979) Original production cel featuring Snoopy from Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown, showing the iconic Peanuts dog dressed in a tuxedo with top hat and cane. The cel is placed on a color copy background. Image measures 3.5 x 5.25, with overall dimensions of 12.5 x 11. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Productions, 1981) Fantastic original production cel set-up featuring Charlie Brown and Linus van Pelt from the prime time TV special Someday You’ll Find Her, Charlie Brown, which depicts the title character exploring a football stadium with Linus and his security blanket.

The cels are placed on a hand-painted production background from the same film, which is marked “Someday, C. Brown,’ 81–390” in the lower border. Character images measure 2.5 x 3 (Linus) and 2 x 3.25 (Charlie Brown), with overall dimensions of 12.5 x 11. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

767. Lucy van Pelt production cel from a Charlie Brown television special. (Bill Me-

lendez Productions, circa 1980s) Original production cel of Lucy van Pelt from a Charlie Brown television special, which depicts Lucy holding a bust of Beethoven. The cel is placed on a color laser copy background featuring Schroeder at his piano. Image measures 3 x 3, with a mat opening of 9.5 x 6. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 12.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Stay Tooned. Starting Bid $200

Huge original drawing of Charlie Brown, done by Schulz in the late 1960s 768. Charlie Brown drawing by Charles Schulz. Extremely large vintage

circa late 1960s original drawing of Charlie Brown accomplished in black charcoal by Charles Schulz on a huge 30 x 35 board, signed and inscribed on the left side in red felt tip, “For Edith, with friendship, Charles M. Schulz.” The massive sketch shows the Peanuts star in his baseball hat and wearing a baseball glove. In fine condition. Consignor notes that this drawing was done during a seminar at California State College, Long Beach, in the late 1960s. Charlie Brown stands an impressive 31 inches tall, making this one of the largest Schulz sketches we have ever seen! Starting Bid $1000 www.RRAuction.com | 137

Rankin/Bass 769. The Jackson Five production cel from The Jackson 5ive.

(Rankin/Bass and Motown Productions, 1972) Original production cel featuring Michael Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Tito Jackson, and Jackie Jackson from The Jackson 5ive TV series, which was broadcast on ABC from September 11, 1971, to October 14, 1972. The cel, which is signed in black felt tip by director Robert Balser, is placed on a color copy background. Image measures 6 x 7, with overall dimensions of 13.5 x 10.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

771. Ren and Stimpy production cels from The Ren and Stimpy Show. (Spumco, 1993) Sought-after

Spumco

Terrytoons

set of five original production cels of Ren and Stimpy from the hilarious cult classic cartoon The Ren and Stimpy Show, which contains two scenes from ‘Monkey See, Monkey Don’t,’ the 12th episode of season two: one scene shows Ren and Stimpy wearing monkey suits and seated together on a tree limb, and other scene features Ren attempting to eat a large bug (that is attacking his tongue) as Filthy the monkey watches intently. The cels are placed on color copy backgrounds from the same episode. Character images range in size from 2.5 x 3.25 (Ren in tree) to 5.5 x 7.5 (Ren eating bug), with overall dimensions of 14 x 11. Both cels feature Nickelodeon labels.

In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

770. Ren and Stimpy production cels from The Ren and Stimpy Show. (Spumco, 1991) Awesome set of eight

original production cels of Ren and Stimpy from the hilarious cult classic cartoon The Ren and Stimpy Show, which contains two scenes from ‘Space Madness,’ the infamous fifth episode of season one: one scene shows Stimpy showing Ren his ‘trusty Commander Hoëk Radar Decoder Ring’ at the start of the episode, and the other scene features Stimpy edging closer to a toothbrush held off-screen by a very disturbed Ren. The cels are placed on color copy backgrounds from the same episode.

Cel images range in size from 1.25 x 1.25 (ring radar) to 5.5 x 5.25 (stalking Stimpy), with overall dimensions of 14 x 11.

Both cels feature Nickelodeon labels. In overall fine condition, with a few scattered dings and a small tear to bottom of one ‘ring’ cel, in no way affecting presentation. Starting Bid $200

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772. Mighty Mouse production cel from Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures signed by Ralph Bakshi.

(Bakshi-Hyde Ventures/Terrytoons, 1987) Original production cel featuring Mighty Mouse from Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures, signed by black felt tip by animator/director Ralph Bakshi. The cel is placed on a color copy background. Image measures 3.75 x 3.75, with overall dimensions of 13.5 x 11.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Walt Disney 776. Walt Disney. Rare

773. Walt Disney. Three second-generation matte-finish 10 x 8 silver gelatin prints of early images showing Walt Disney with his staff outside their Hyperion Studio, celebrating the success of the first stuffed Mickey Mouse doll created by Carolyn Clark. In overall fine condition, with some waviness to edges. Starting Bid $200

774. Walt Disney.

Two secondgeneration mattefinish 8 x 10 silver gelatin prints of early images showing Walt Disney sitting down, one showing him next to Mickey Mouse and the other of him reading The Film Weekly. In overall fine condition, with some waviness to edges.

Starting Bid $200

original vintage circa 1930 firstgeneration glossy 10 x 8 silver gelatin photograph of Wa l t D i s n e y with his staff outside Disney’s Hyperion Studio, celebrating the success of the first stuffed Mickey Mouse doll created by Carolyn Clark. The men are cheerfully posed with a menagerie of stuffed Mickeys. Marked as “Disney #10” in the lower left corner, inherent to the image. In very good to fine condition, with scattered surface creasing and a few small stains. Starting Bid $200

775.

Disney Animators. Very

desirable color 12 x 10 lithograph of a workshop scene from the 1940 Disney classic Pinocchio, which depicts Mister Geppetto adding paint to his new wooden puppet as Figaro the cat and Cleo the goldfish look on, signed around the borders in graphite and colored pencil by an astounding 29 animators, including: Ollie Johnston, Milt Kahl, Ward Kimball, Eric Larson, Frank Thomas, Lynn Karp, Murray McClellan, Robert Muir, Ade Woolery, Bill Justice, Bob Gesteland, Bob Youngquist, H. A. Toles, Benry Wolf, Tom Oreb, Jim Moore, Fred Moore, Harry Holt, Jack Bradbury, Don Towsley, Lars Calonius, Art Elliott, Milt Neil, Vip Partch, Wilbur Streech, Jack Campbell, Ken O’Brien, Bob Vogel, and Jack Sewall.

In very good to fine condition, with heavy fading to some of the signatures, rendering them extremely difficult to discern.

Starting Bid $200

777. Sword in the Stone presentation medal from Disneyland. Scarce original Sword

in the Stone presentation medal from Disneyland, measuring 2.5˝ in diameter, suspended from its original purple ribbon. The front features a raised image of Merlin and Arthur attempting to pull the sword from the anvil, and the reverse bears the Disneyland logo encircled with text, “The Happiest Place on Earth.” In fine condition. These medals were presented during a beloved Fantasy Land ceremony to a young volunteer at the park who would help Merlin remove the sword and be proclaimed ‘Ruler of the Realm.’ Medals from this now defunct ceremony were not available for sale at any of the parks and are now quite uncommon. Starting Bid $200

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Superior in-house Disney ‘Duckster,’ awarded to a film distribution pioneer in 1952 778. Walt Disney Studios Duckster Award.

Iconic

‘Duckster’ award statuette presented by Walt Disney to studio executive Mike Havas in 1952. The Oscarinspired statuette features a bronzed figurine of Donald Duck tidying his bowtie standing atop a black Bakelite base, with engraved plaque on the front: “To Mike Havas, best personal wishes, Walt Disney, 1952.”

The award measures approximately 4.75˝ x 9˝ x 4.75˝. In fine condition.

Havas was a pioneer in the international distribution of American films, working overseas for RKO, Warner Bros., and MGM throughout a decades-long career. As an early example of one of the most sought-after in-house Disney awards, this is a superior, classic piece of Disneyana.

Starting Bid $500

779. Disneyland Group of (10) Photographs. Group

of ten original glossy silver gelatin photos associated with Disneyland, ranging in size from 9 x 7 to 8 x 10, with subjects including: two of Walt Disney with animatronic ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ figures; Walt Disney posing with a number of Disneyland’s key characters; Walt Disney riding ponies with children; mountain climbers ascending Disneyland’s Matterhorn; a trolley from ‘Main Street U.S.A.’; and four showing carousel horses, annotated with color descriptions for the various areas of each figure. In very good to fine condition, with heavy corner creases to the trolley photo. Starting Bid $200

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

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

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

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

780. Epcot Wonders of Life Goofy Statue (Golf) and Concept Drawing.

Incredible life-sized statue of Goofy golfing originally displayed in MetLife’s ‘Wonders of Life’ pavilion at Walt Disney World’s Epcot in Florida from 1989 to 2001. The statue shows Goofy humorously swinging four golf clubs as he prepares to tee off, clad in classic golfing attire: a yellow shirt, green trousers, argyle socks, and a tartan cap. Overall dimensions (including the square base) are 44˝ across the raised clubs, 89˝ tall, and 30˝ deep; the base itself measures 20˝ x 16˝ x 20˝, and the piece weighs approximately 30 lbs. In fine condition. Includes the original framed concept drawing. The statue will be crated and shipped from Florida; the buyer is responsible for all associated costs.Starting Bid $1000

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781. Epcot Wonders of Life Goofy Statue (Jump Rope) and Concept Drawing.

Wonderful life-sized statue of Goofy jumping rope originally displayed in MetLife’s ‘Wonders of Life’ pavilion at Walt Disney World’s Epcot in Florida from 1989 to 2001. The statue shows Goofy gleefully jumping rope with his ears swinging over his head, dressed in traditional gym clothes: a red shirt, orange shorts, and red sneakers. Overall dimensions (including the rectangular base) are 36˝ wide, 85˝ tall, and 32˝ deep; the base itself measures 36˝ x 18˝ x 24˝, and the piece weighs approximately 40 lbs. In fine condition. Includes the original framed concept drawing. The statue will be crated and shipped from Florida; the buyer is responsible for all associated costs.Starting Bid $1000

782. Epcot Wonders of Life Goofy Statue (Lifting Weights) and Concept Drawing. Amazing

life-sized statue of Goofy lifting weights originally displayed in MetLife’s ‘Wonders of Life’ pavilion at Walt Disney World’s Epcot in Florida from 1989 to 2001. The statue shows Goofy posed in front of a huge barbell, dressed in an orange jumpsuit with weightlifting belt around his waist. Overall dimensions (including the rectangular base and mounted weights) are 58˝ across the weights (which are removable), 80˝ tall, and 32˝ deep with weights mounted; the base itself measures 36˝ x 18˝ x 24˝, and the piece weighs approximately 35 lbs. In fine condition. Includes the original framed concept drawing. The statue will be crated and shipped from Florida; the buyer is responsible for all associated costs. Starting Bid $1000

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Super early Mickey production set-up from 1929’s The Karnival Kid 783. Mickey Mouse and Kat Nipp production cel and production background from The Karnival Kid. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1929) Remarkable and hugely desirable original production cel and production background of Mickey Mouse and Kat Nipp from The Karnival Kid, the ninth ever Mickey Mouse animated short film. The scene depicts Mickey as a hot dog vendor at a carnival, with Kat Nipp, a barker at the carnival, standing on a platform nearby with his arms akimbo. The cel is placed on a hand-inked and -painted production background from the same film, which is marked “Scene 7” in the lower border. Character images measure 5.25 x 5 (Mickey and cart) and 2.75 x 5 (Kat Nipp), with overall dimensions of 11.75 x 9.5.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Ron Stark of S/R Laboratories, who affirms that this cel and background set-up was “proudly displayed in ‘Walt Disney: The Man and His Magic,’ May 13 to September 4, 2001, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.” In addition to its immaculate shape and fantastic imagery, this cel and its accompanying background derive from a notably historic Mickey Mouse cartoon: The Karnival Kid was the first cartoon to feature Mickey speak (‘Hot dog! Hot dog!’) and the scene where Mickey tips his ears to Minnie inspired storyman Roy Williams to invent the Mickey Mouse ears hat. Starting Bid $500

784.MickeyMouse gag storyboard production drawing from Fishin’ Around.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1931) Rare original gag storyboard production drawing of Mickey Mouse for Fishin’ Around, which features four scenes of Mickey Mouse attempting to reel up a big catch that turns out to be a sack filled with puppies. Animation notes below offer four other catch alternatives: “Old shoe,” “Anchor,” “Corsets,” and “Catfish & Pluto.” Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 9.5 x 12 animation paper. In fine condition. A delightfully early Mickey storyboard not without its fair share of dark humor. Starting Bid $200

785. Mickey and Minnie Mouse production drawing from Mickey in Arabia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1932) Rare,

intricately detailed original production drawing featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse from Mickey in Arabia, showing them riding atop a large camel. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, marked “19” in the lower right corner.

Image measures 4.75 x 5.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Beautifully realized key master set-up from Santa’s Workshop 7 8 6 . S a n t a ’s Elves production key master background setup from Santa’s Workshop. (Walt

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

Starting Bid $1000

787. Mickey Mouse production drawings from Mickey’s Mellerdrammer. (Walt Disney Studios, 1933) Fantastic set

of four original production drawings of Mickey Mouse from Mickey’s Mellerdrammer, which features a sequence of Mickey picking up and placing a wig on his head as he prepares for his production of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 sheets of animation paper, with each accordingly marked in the lower right, “127,” “134,” “142,” and “156.” Character images range in size from 3.25 x 4.75 to 7 x 3.5. In overall fine condition. Mickey’s Mellerdrammer is today considered controversial as it is essentially a take-off on a minstrel show, with Mickey—moments after putting on his wig—applying blackface with an exploding firecracker. Starting Bid $200

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788. Mickey and Minnie Mouse production drawing from Mickey’s Mellerdrammer. (Walt Disney Studios,

1933) Original production drawing of Mickey and Minnie Mouse from Mickey’s Mellerdrammer, showing the pair dancing in costume during their production of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, which is marked in the lower right, “229.”

Total character image measures 5.5 x 3.75. In fine condition.

Mickey’s Mellerdrammer is today considered controversial as it is essentially a take-off on a minstrel show, and Mickey—as seen here—is dressed in blackface. Starting Bid $200

789. Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Beppo the Gorilla production drawing from The Pet Store. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1933) Excellent original production drawing of Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Beppo the Gorilla from the early cartoon The Pet Store, which shows Beppo easily scooping up the mouse couple moments after escaping from his cage.

Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, marked in the lower right, “184A.” Total image measures 10.5 x 5.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

790. Mickey and Minnie Mouse production drawing from Puppy Love. (Walt Disney Studios, 1933) Original

production drawing of Mickey and Minnie Mouse from the classic short Puppy Love, depicting Minnie as she scolds a shocked Mickey who holds a heart-shaped box that contains a dog bone. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, which is marked in the lower right, “J54.” Character images measure 2.5 x 3.75 (Mickey) and 3.25 x 3.5 (Minnie). In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

791. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Ye Olden Days. (Walt Disney Studios, 1933) Magnificent

original production drawing of Mickey Mouse from the early short film Ye Olden Days, which depicts the minstrel mouse and his courageous donkey being carried by a group of knights after Mickey out-dueled the Prince of Poopapadoo and secured the hand of Princess Minnie. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, marked in the lower right, “3B.” Total image measures 11 x 8. In fine condition, with trivial toning to edges. A hugely desirable multi-character scene with enormous display value.

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792. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck production drawing from The Dognapper. (Walt Disney Studios,

794. Mickey Mouse production drawing from TwoGun Mickey. (Walt Disney Studios, 1934) Original production

1934) Excellent original production drawing of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck from The Dognapper, which shows Mickey and his avian sidekick climbing into their patrol bike moments after spotting Peg Leg Pete’s get-away car. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, which is marked “94.” Total character image measures 5.5 x 3.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

drawing of Mickey Mouse from Two-Gun Mickey, which shows the courageous cowboy mouse with pistol and bullet belt during an intense shootout with bandits. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, which is marked “39.” Image measures 4.5 x 4.25, with a mat opening of 11.5 x 8.25. Triple-matted to an overall size of 17 x 14. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

793. Mickey and Minnie Mouse production drawing from Two-Gun Mickey. (Walt Disney Studios, 1934) Original

795. Mickey Mouse production drawing from On Ice.

production drawing of Mickey and Minnie Mouse from TwoGun Mickey, depicting the two Western mice smooching on the back of a horse at the end of the cartoon. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, marked in the upper right, “186.” Total image measures 4 x 3.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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(Walt Disney Studios, 1935) Wonderful original production drawing of Mickey Mouse from On Ice, which depicts the expert ice skater hanging from a “No Swimming” sign near the end of the cartoon’s first segment. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, marked in the lower right, “84A.” Total image measures 6 x 6. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

797. Mickey Mouse and Bobo the Elephant production drawing from Mickey’s Elephant.

796. Donald Duck production drawing from Donald and Pluto. (Walt Disney Studios, 1936) Original production

drawing featuring Donald Duck from Donald and Pluto, showing him holding a wrench. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, marked as number “96.” Image measures 4 x 2.75. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

(Walt Disney Studios, 1936) Wonderful o r i g i n a l production drawing of Mickey Mouse and Bobo the Elephant from Mickey’s Elephant, which shows Mickey offering his pachyderm pet a bouncy ball. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which is marked in the lower right, “KP, 81.” Total character image measures 8.75 x 4. In fine condition. Mickey’s Elephant marks the first and only animated appearance of Bobo the Elephant from the Mickey Mouse newspaper comic strip—an uncommon illustration of an early Dumbo precursor. Starting Bid $200

798. Little Hiawatha and grasshopper production cels from Little Hiawatha. (Walt Disney

ing of 11.25 x 8.5. Framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 19.75. In fine condition.

Studios, 1937) Original production cels featuring Little Hiawatha and a grasshopper from Little Hiawatha, showing the cute little Native American holding his bow as his pants fall down. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a handpainted production background from the same film, as prepared by the Disney Art Props department.

The Little Hiawatha image measures 3 x 4 and the grasshopper measures 2 x .75, with a mat openStarting Bid $500

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799. Donald Duck production drawing from Modern Inventions. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production

drawing featuring Donald Duck from Modern Inventions, showing him in a top hat. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, marked as “26” in the lower right corner. Image measures 2.25 x 4.5. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

801. Forest animals production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel featuring Snow White’s forest animal friends from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing them surrounding a cute mushroom house. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Character images measure between .75 x .5 to 1 x 1, with a mat opening of 9.5 x 7.5. Matted to an overall size of 14.5 x 13. Reverse bears the original Disney label. In very good condition, with several of the characters detached from the background, and toned adhesive remnants where they once were affixed. Starting Bid $200

800. Dopey production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Desirable original production cel featuring Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the beloved character with his eyes wide and arms crossed. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a woodgrain background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 2.75 x 3.5, with a mat opening of 3.25 x 5.5. Framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 14.25. Reverse retains the Courvoisier label. In very good to fine condition, with cracks to the lower right corner of the frame, and dampstaining to the lower left corner of the mat.

Starting Bid $200

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802. Wicked Witch production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937)

Original production drawing featuring the Wicked Witch from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the evil antagonist in her cloak. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on animation paper, stamped “Prod. 2001, Seq. 13A, Scene 9” in the lower left corner. Image measures 6.5 x 6, with a mat opening of 11.75 x 9.5. Framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 14.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Superb Courvoisier set-up with all seven dwarfs 803. Seven Dwarfs production cels from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios,

1937) Extremely desirable original production cels featuring the seven dwarfs—Bashful, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Sneezy, and Doc—from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing Snow White’s tiny friends gathered together in a rare set-up. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a handpainted background as prepared

by Courvoisier Galleries for sale.

Total image measures 5.5 x 4, with overall dimensions of 7.5 x 5.75. In fine condition, with minor rippling to edges of the celluloid.

An exceptional piece depicting all seven dwarfs from Disney’s iconic animated feature. Starting Bid $500

The Wicked Witch and her poison apples 804. Wicked Witch production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937)

Original production cel featuring the Wicked Witch from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing her rowing by a dock with her basket of poison apples.

The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted custom prepared background. Total image measures 6.5 x 5 with a mat opening of 11.25 x 9.25.

Matted to an overall size of 17.5 x 15.5.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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

Disney Studios, 1937) Impressive original production cel of the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing Queen Grimhilde as she recites from her spell book before her harrowing transformation into a scary witch. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted custom background, with an additional handpainted foreground overlay containing a desk, candle, and skeleton-scale adding further depth to the already immersive scene. The queen image measures 7 x 7.25, with overall dimensions of 12.75 x 10. In fine condition.

A delightfully detailed rendering of the Snow White villainess, representing one of the final images of the film in which she appears as the beautiful and overly envious Queen Grimhilde. Starting Bid $1000

806. Doc the Dwarf production cel from Snow White andtheSeven Dwarfs. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel of Doc the Dwarf from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the dwarf leader singing and holding a stringed instrument that’s shaped like a goose during the scene where he and his fellow dwarfs entertain Snow White with a rendition of ‘The Silly Song.’ The cel is marked “50” in the lower right corner and placed on a matching color copy background. Image measures 5.75 x 4.75, with overall dimensions of 12.25 x 11. In fine condition, with unobtrusive lifting to paint near eyeglasses. Starting Bid $200

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807. Grumpy production storyboard drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production storyboard drawing of Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which depicts Grumpy whittling a piece of wood, with lower portion containing animator’s notes relative to the scene and dialogue: “Off stage / Chorus–’Naw-aw-aw.’ / Doc–’She’s a princess.’ / Happy–’Royal blood.’ / Sneezy–’She’s too nice.’ / Bashful–’She’s an angel.’” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10.5 animation paper, which is marked in the lower left, “Unit G.” Total image measures 7.25 x 5.5. In fine condition, with pin holes to corners and a slightly tattered top edge. Starting Bid $200

Stunning Snow White set-up by Courvoisier 808. Snow White and Bunnies production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios,

1937) Beautiful original production cel featuring Snow White and two bunnies from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing her under a blanket in bed with two forest friends. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a woodgrain background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 6 x 5.5, with a mat opening of 6 x 6.5. Attractively framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 18. In fine condition. A simply gorgeous set-up from an iconic Disney movie. Starting Bid $500

809. Evil Queen production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original

production drawing of the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the queen in her frightening old hag form with a bony outstretched finger. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which is marked in the lower right, “324.” Stamped in the lower left, “Prod. 2001, Seq. 13A, Scene 15.” Total image measures 8.25 x 4.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Howard Lowery, which notes that Norm Ferguson, one of Walt Disney’s top animators of the 1930s and 1940s, supervised the animation of this scene.

Starting Bid $200

810. Dopey production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Delightful

original production drawing of Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, depicting the lovable young dwarf with a big smile and outstretched arms. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which is marked in the lower portion, “TR #46, 5B–13B, 452.”

Total dwarf image measures 3.5 x 5. The lower left edge of the sheet bears a “Walt Disney Productions” copyright stamp. In fine condition, with a few pin holes to upper section. Starting Bid $200

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811. Evil Queen production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios,

1937) Amazing original production drawing of the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which depicts Queen Grimhilde in her old hag form near the film’s climax, wrenching on a large tree branch in an attempt to crush the pursuing dwarfs under a massive boulder. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which is stamped in the lower left, “Seq. 14J, Scene 27,” and marked in the adjacent lower corner, “406.” The sheet additionally bears several animation notes relating to ink and color schemes. Total image measures 9.5 x 8.25. In fine condition, with a couple pin holes to upper section. A tremendously vivid drawing of the Evil Queen at her most dangerous, and mere moments before she meets her doom. Starting Bid $200

812. Dopey production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Superb original production cel

featuring Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing him scooping up sparkling diamonds in the mine. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 4.5 x 4.25, with a mat opening of 8 x 7. Matted to an overall size of 16 x 16.5. The piece has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse. In fine condition, with a chip to the lower right corner of the mount. Starting Bid $200

813. Snow White, Doc, Grumpy, and Happy concept drawing by Frank Follmer for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original

concept drawing by Frank Follmer featuring Snow White, Doc, Grumpy, and Happy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Accomplished in pencil and watercolor on a 12 x 9 sheet, signed in the lower left with his initials, “F. F.” The detailed drawing shows Snow White in the window of the forest cottage, with the dwarfs and a bunny outside. In fine condition. Follmer worked at Walt Disney Studios from the late 1930s through the early 1940s, assisting on projects like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and Fantasia. He alienated Walt Disney when he organized a strike against the studio, and ultimately left to join the Navy. Starting Bid $200

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814. Grumpy the Dwarf production cels from Snow White andtheSeven Dwarfs. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cels of Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which depicts the surly dwarf in a full-length pose as he stares at himself in a mirror. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Images measures 3 x 5 (Grumpy) and 1.25 x 2.75 (mirror), with a mat opening of 6.25 x 8. Matted and framed to an overall size of 11.25 x 13.

In fine condition, with some ripping to cel and light contrast to background. Starting Bid $200

816. Snow W h i t e production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1937) Original production d r a w i n g featuring Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing her looking surprised as she wakes up in the forest. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, marked “26F” in the lower right corner. Image measures 5.5 x 4.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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

815. Snow White production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production drawing featuring Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing her in a great seated pose. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, marked “13” in the lower right corner and featuring lots of animator’s notes. Image measures 6.5 x 5.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

featuring Mickey Mouse from Brave Little Tailor, showing the character in his Middle Age tailor’s outfit, holding his cap. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 2.5 x 4.25, with a mat opening of 7 x 7. Framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 13.25. In fine condition. This cartoon was an adaptation of the fairy tale The Valiant Little Tailor and cast Mickey Mouse in the title role, voiced by Walt Disney himself.

It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1939, but lost to Disney’s own Ferdinand the Bull. It is still considered one of Disney’s greatest shorts, and in 1994 the film was chosen as the 26th greatest cartoon of all time by members of the animation field. Starting Bid $300

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Superb Courvoisier set-up from Disney’s 1938 Oscar winner

818. Matadors production cels from Ferdinand the Bull. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1938) Original production cels featuring the matadors from Ferdinand the Bull, one based on Walt Disney and the other based on Disney animator Ward Kimball. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted woodgrain background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. The ‘Disney’ image measures 3.75 x 4.5 and the ‘Kimball’ image measures 3 x 3.5, with a frame opening of 9.25 x 7.5. Framed to an overall size of 16 x 14. In fine condition. This classic early Disney cartoon won the 1938 Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Cartoons). Starting Bid $200

Wonderful Horvath concept artwork of King Neptune 819. King Neptune concept drawing from King Neptune. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1938) Original pre-production concept drawing of the title character from the Silly Symphonies cartoon King Neptune, which depicts the great bearded sea-god holding his trident and seated on his underwater throne. Accomplished by artist Ferdinand Horvath in graphite and colored pencil on 7.75 x 10 artist paper, with Horvath signing his initials in the lower right. Handsomely triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 19.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Animation Plus Gallery.

After spending much of World War I in Russian prison camps, Hungarian émigré Ferdinand Horvath (1891–1973) moved to the United States in 1921 and was soon employed at Paul Terry’s Aesop’s Fables studio. Six years later he moved to Los Angeles and began work at Disney where he contributed character designs, backgrounds, story ideas and gags to over sixty shorts, including Father Noah’s Ark, Mickey’s Circus, The Band Concert, The Old Mill, Woodland Cafe, and The Cookie Carnival. Additionally, he also made important contributions to Disney’s feature film debut, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Starting Bid $200

820. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck production drawing from Mickey’s Trailer. (Walt Disney Studios, 1938) Very desirable original

production drawing of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck from Mickey’s Trailer, which depicts the pair in a state of relief after their runaway trailer narrowly evaded a speeding locomotive. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which is marked in the lower right, “193A.” Total character image measures 6 x 4.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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821. W. C. Fields and Charlie McCarthy production drawings from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood. (Walt Disney Studios, 1938)

Original production drawings of W. C. Fields and Charlie McCarthy from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood, which depicts Fields as Humpty Dumpty, and McCarthy seated on a bird’s nest. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 sheets of animation paper; the Fields sheet is marked “57,” and the McCarthy sheet is marked “23,” with an animator adding above, “Follow this spacing through-out.” Character images measure 5.25 x 5.25 (Fields) and 7 x 7.25 (McCarthy). In overall fine condition. The Mother Goose Goes Hollywood short featured appearances by the Marx Brothers, Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Laurel and Hardy, and many others. However, due to its stereotypical racial overtones, it is seldom seen in its entirety. Starting Bid $200

823. Snow White and animals nitrate production cel for a D. C. Heath book. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940)

822. Donald Duck production cel from Officer Duck.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1939) Original production cel of Donald Duck from the short film Officer Duck, which depicts Police officer Donald Duck holding his baton with one eye closed.

The cel is trimmed to 5.75 x 9.75, with a character size of 3.5 x 4.5. The cel is placed on a color copy background from the same film. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Original nitrate production cel featuring Snow White and her animal friends used for the D. C. Heath book Water Babies’ Circus and Other Stories by Georgiana Browne, showing her sweeping up her dusty house. Total image measures 5.5 x 4.25, with a mat opening of 14 x 8.75. Framed beside the cover of the book and the page on which the illustration is featured to an overall size of 34 x 15.75. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

824. Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket production painting from De Beukelaer’s Cookies. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Rare original watercolor production painting featuring Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, done for a De Beukelaer’s Cookies sticker promotion, accomplished on a 4.75 x 3.25 illustration board. The wonderful artwork shows Jiminy Cricket standing on the tip of Pinocchio’s shoe, with their shadows impressively shown in the background. In fine condition.

This original painting was produced as part of a set of 120 to make stickers to be included in boxes or tins of De Beukelaer cookies produced and sold in Belgium, which were collected by customers and pasted into a storybook album. These special paintings were painted by the top Disney artists located in England, who had been handpicked by Walt Disney. All the art was painted to model using Disney model sheets and instructions coming from the Disney Publicity Department in Burbank, California. The artwork then had to be approved by the studio, and, of course, Walt Disney himself. Starting Bid $200

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Amazing ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ set-up, featuring a full-bodied Mickey against an original Fantasia background

825. Mickey Mouse production cel and production background from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940)

Spectacular original production cel and production background featuring Mickey Mouse as the sorcerer’s apprentice from Fantasia, showing him in his red robe and magic hat. The cel is placed on a hand-painted production background from Fantasia’s ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ sequence, annotated in the lower right in pencil: “SC 48.4B, 2004, SEQ 02.0.” The reverse of the background also bears productions stamps and notations. Mickey’s image measures 4.5 x 7, with overall dimensions of 16 x 12.5. In fine condition. An absolutely stunning, large piece from a true classic. Starting Bid $5000

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Rare close-up of Fantasia’s Chernabog

826. Chernabog production cels from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940)

Original matching production cels featuring Chernabog from the harrowing ‘Night on Bald Mountain’ sequence from Fantasia, with one layer featuring the demon’s dark face and bright green eyes, and an overlay with gray-and-tan accents. The cel is placed on a matching color copy background. Image measures 9.75 x 8.25, with overall dimensions of 14.25 x 11. In fine condition. A stunning portrayal of Disney’s fearsome demon. Starting Bid $500

827. Mickey Mouse concept painting from Fantasia. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1940) Original concept painting of Mickey Mouse from the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ segment of Fantasia, which depicts the young wizard-to-be during his magical dream sequence: standing atop a pinnacle and wearing the powerful hat of the Sorcerer Yen Sid as he commands the stars and planets to dance across the heavens with the wave of his hands. Accomplished in gouache on black 9 x 7.5 artist’s board, which is marked “SC 32.6” in the lower border. In fine condition.

A magnificent example of original concept artwork from a memorable scene of this classic animated film. Starting Bid $500

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828. Mickey Mouse concept painting from Fantasia. (Walt

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

Accomplished in gouache on black 7 x 6.5 artist’s board, which is marked “SC 32.7” in the lower border. In fine condition. A brilliant up-close depiction of Mickey at his most powerful! Starting Bid $500

829. Mickey Mouse concept painting from Fantasia. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1940) Rare original concept painting of Mickey Mouse from the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ segment of Fantasia, which shows the young wizard-to-be handing back the magical hat to its rightful master, Yen Sid, whose foot is visible on the right side. Accomplished in gouache on black 7.5 x 7 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners.

Starting Bid $500

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830. Autumn Fairies concept drawing from Fantasia.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Gorgeous original concept drawing of several Autumn Fairies from Fantasia, showing a group of fluttering milkweed pixies during the musical segment, ‘Waltz of the Flowers,’ the final sequence from the film’s gorgeous Nutcracker Suite. Accomplished in paint, pastel, and colored pencil on beige 15.5 x 12 artist’s paper. In fine condition.

Walt Disney was so impressed by the look and mood of the story sketches for The Nutcracker Suite that he asked his staff to avoid hard ink outlines as a way to more closely mimic the pastel and painterly look of the inspirational artwork. The windblown seeds in the milkweed ballet in ‘Waltz of the Flowers’ required delicate inking, drybrush work, and airbrushing, which required creating a mask for every individual cel to keep certain areas free of paint. Starting Bid $200

831. Centaurette production drawing from Fantasia.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Rough original production drawing of a lovely Centaurette from the ‘Pastoral Symphony’ segment of Fantasia. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, marked in the lower right, “38.” Character image measures 5.5 x 9.25. In fine condition, with an instance of show-through from toning on reverse.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Howard Lowery, which notes that the “great animator Freddie Moore supervised the animation of these characters, and it is likely that the red pencil drawing is his work.” Starting Bid $200

832. Fantasia Mushroom Dish. Pink-hued porcelain dish manufactured by Vernon Kilns, designed by Walt Disney and featuring three Fantasia mushrooms on the front and back. The dish measures 12˝ x 7˝ x 2.25˝ and is stamped on the bottom: “Designed by Walt Disney, Copyright 1940, Vernon Kilns, Made in U.S.A., 120.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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833. Goofy’s Glider Story Outline Memo. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1940) Mimeographed typed memo for the Disney cartoon “Goofy’s Glider,” headed “Story Gag Outline, (Return to Leo Thiele 2-C-8), April 23, 1940,” four pages, 8.5 x 11, describing the concept for a cartoon in which Goofy attempts to master a glider under the observation of a buzzard. The interesting outline offers ideas for flying-related gags (“When he finally gets aloft he has all kinds of experiences with a flock of geese…air pockets - bumpy air - low ceilings - twisters - big and little clouds - rain…he may be gliding upside down and not know it”), poses conceptual questions for filling out the short (“What funny take-offs can you suggest for Goofy?…How could the clouds work together to outwit Goofy?…In what funny ways could the Buzzard keep tab on Goofy as a running gag throughout the picture?”), and has a one-page copy of concept artwork for the cartoon. The memo requests that any ideas be submitted to Leo Thiele, a writer and layout artist in Disney’s animation department. Many of the elements and ideas described in this memo made it into the final cartoon, which was the first of the ‘How To’ Goofy shorts. In very good to fine condition, with edge toning and some old tape stains to one page. Starting Bid $200

835. Jiminy Cricket production cel from Pinocchio.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Desirable original production cel featuring Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, showing a full-length profile depiction of the pint-sized character falling with an upturned umbrella. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 2.75 x 4.5, with a mat opening of 6.25 x 7. Mat dimensions are 13 x 15. The piece has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Vivid cel from Pinocchio’s Pleasure Island sequence 834. Pinocchio and Fish production cel from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Gorgeous original production cel featuring Pinocchio from Pinocchio, showing him in his puppet/donkey form as he is transported by a fish during the Pleasure Island scenes. The cel is placed on a solid blue-gray background. Image measures 8.75 x 4.5, with a mat opening of 9.25 x 6.5. Ornately framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 20. The piece has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse. In fine to very fine condition. A beautiful, exemplary piece of animation production artwork from a classic Disney film. Starting Bid $300

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838. Mister Geppetto production cel from Pinocchio.

836. Pinocchio and Mister Geppetto production storyboard drawing from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1940) Appealing original production storyboard drawing of Pinocchio and Mister Geppetto from Pinocchio, which depicts the fatherly woodworker as he attempts to dress his wriggling boy puppet, with pencil notation to upper border, “Those? Oh—.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which is marked “12” in the right corners. Total image measures 7.25 x 6. In fine condition, with pin holes and some paper loss constrained to the borders, which could be easily matted out. Starting Bid $200

837. Jiminy Cricket production cel from Pinocchio.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cel featuring Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, showing the conscientious cricket seated with his top hat and umbrella. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a color copy background showing a matchbox. Image measures 3.5 x 4, with overall dimensions of 16.5 x 13.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cel of Mister Geppetto from Pinocchio, which shows the kindly woodworker dressed in his nightwear as he peers into his workshop. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a 15 x 11 cel, which has been placed on a color copy lithograph background. Image measures 3.25 x 2.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

839. Pinocchio production storyboard drawing from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Terrific original production storyboard drawing of Pinocchio from the animated classic of the same name, which shows the boy puppet in full-length profile as an off-screen Geppetto attempts to dress him for school. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which is marked “3” in the lower right. Total image measures 7.5 x 5. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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Amazing multi-cel display of Pinocchio, a post-puff sequence from Pleasure Island 840. Pinocchio production cels from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940)

Extremely rare display of four original production cels of Pinocchio from the classic animated film of the same name, depicting the boy puppet as he reels from the effects of his first cigar, showing in brilliant sequence Pinocchio gulping the smoke, his eyes watering over, and his complexion changing in color from purple to a sickly green. Each cel is placed on an airbrushed background.

The cel images range in size from 3.25 x 6.5 to 4.25 x 6.25, with each mat opening measuring 7.5 x 7.5. Attractively triple-matted to an overall size of 21 x 21. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $1000

842. Pinocchio model sheet from Pinocchio. (Walt

841. Pinocchio model sheet from Pinocchio. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1940) Original photostat model sheet featuring Pinocchio from Pinocchio, headed “Model Sheet, Pinocchio, F-3,” reproducing the character’s head and face from 16 angles on a 14 x 11 sheet, with drawing instructions at center: “Conventional kid construction with dome on back and cheek mass added to circle of head…Nose attaches at angle to head…Note ear is placed on side of head.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Disney Studios, 1940) Original photostat model sheet featuring Pinocchio from Pinocchio, headed “Mechanical Construction of Pinocchio’s Head,” reproducing the character’s head and face from 42 different angles on a 12 x 15.5 sheet. The subhead notes: “This model sheet is mechanically accurate for all positions of the head—try and stay away from ugly angles.” In very good to fine condition, with a small tear and some staining at the bottom. Starting Bid $200

843. 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

845. Jiminy Cricket model sheet from Pinocchio.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original photostat model sheet featuring Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, headed “Revised Cricket Model, Pinocchio, F-3,� reproducing the great character in ten different poses on a 14 x 11 sheet. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Great Courvoisier set-up from Pinocchio 844. Pinocchio production cel from Pinocchio.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Highly appealing original production cel featuring Pinocchio from Pinocchio, showing him holding a book and an apple while in his boy-puppet form. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a lush hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 3 x 4, with a mat opening of 12 x 9.5. Attractively framed to an overall size of 25.5 x 23.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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846. Jiminy Cricket model sheet from Pinocchio.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original photostat model sheet featuring Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, headed “Revised Cricket Model, Pinocchio, F-3,” reproducing the character’s head and face in 32 different poses on a 14 x 11 sheet, revealing a wide variety of emotions. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

847. Jiminy Cricket model sheet from Pinocchio.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original photostat model sheet featuring Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, headed “Cricket Heads, Pinocchio F-3,” reproducing the character’s head and face in 64 different poses on a 14 x 11 sheet, showing him from several different angles and positions. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

848. Pinocchio and Geppetto production cel from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940)

Magnificent original production cel of Pinocchio and Geppetto from Pinocchio, depicting the woodworker as he prepares his boy puppet for his first day of school. The cel is placed on a matching color copy background. Character images measure 2.75 x 3.5 (Pinocchio) and 3.25 x 6.75 (Geppetto), with overall dimensions of 13.25 x 11. In fine condition, with a few instances of adhesive residue. An absolutely superb production cel from a classic Disney film, which is made all the more desirable by its clean, bright coloring and immense presentation value.

Starting Bid $300

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849. Jiminy Cricket production cels from Pinocchio.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Desirable original production cels featuring Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, which shows the courageous cricket underwater and speaking with a small fish in an attempt to find and rescue Pinocchio and Geppetto, with set-up also featuring bubble effects for both characters.

The cels have been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale.

Character images measure 2.5 x 2.75 (Jiminy) and .75 x .5 (fish), with a mat opening of 5 x 5. This piece is matted and framed to an overall size of 11.5 x 12.75, with the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label affixed to the reverse. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

850. Pinocchio production cel from Pinocchio. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1940) Huge original production cel of the title character from Pinocchio, depicting the boy puppet locked in a birdcage in the back of Stromboli’s caravan.

The cel is placed on a matching color copy background. Image measures 8.5 x 11.5, with overall dimensions of 18 x 13. In fine condition, with some creasing to background, mostly to borders.

Production cels of this size are considerably rare, with this particular example all the more desirable given its iconic Disney character.

Starting Bid $300

851. The Coachman production drawing from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production

drawing featuring The Coachman from Pinocchio, showing the rotund figure with a pipe pinched between his fingers.

Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper with many animator’s and inker’s notes, stamped: “Prod. 2003, Seq. 7, Scene 34.” Image measures 7 x 4.75. In fine condition. A very colorful and interesting portrayal of the evil Pinocchio character. Starting Bid $200

852. Stromboli production drawing from Pinocchio.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production drawing featuring Stromboli from Pinocchio, showing the film’s antagonist leaning over with an evil grin on his face.

Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, marked “C83” and stamped: “Prod.

2003, Seq. 4.4, Scene 8.” Image measures 7 x 4.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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853.MickeyMouse production drawing from Tugboat Mickey. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1940) Original production drawing of Mickey Mouse from Tugboat Mickey, which shows Captain Mickey seated on a swing and dipping his brush while he paints the boat’s mast at the start of the cartoon. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper. Character image measures 4.5 x 7.25, with a mat opening of 9 x 8. Triple-matted to an overall size of 15 x 14. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Gallery Lainzberg. Starting Bid $200

855. The Ringmaster production drawing from Dumbo. (Walt Disney Stu-

dios, 1941) Original production drawing of the Ringmaster from Dumbo, showing the master of circus ceremonies in an attractive full-length pose with eyes closed and top hat stowed under his arm. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on trimmed 10.25 x 10 animation paper, with lower right corner signed by animator Rodell Johnson, “R. Johnson.” Character image measures 4 x 6.25, with a mat opening of 7.25 x 8. Triple-matted to an overall size of 14.25 x 15.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Gallery Lainzberg. A decidedly uncommon character from a true Disney classic. Starting Bid $200

854. Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Pluto production cels for a D. C. Heath Book.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940s) Original production cels featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Pluto from a 1940s D. C. Heath Disney book. One cel shows Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Pluto holding balloons, and the other shows Minnie and Mickey’s houses side-by-side. Total character image measures 5 x 4, and each house measures 5 x 5.25. Matted and framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 19.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

856. Dumbo production cel from Dumbo. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1941) Original production cel featuring Dumbo from Dumbo, showing the young elephant tripping over his large ears with a small clown doll stationed on his back. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 5.25 x 4.75, with a mat opening of 8 x 7. Mat dimensions are 15 x 13.25. The piece has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse, which notes that of “this series only 30 available.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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857. Dumbo and Timothy Q. Mouse production cel and production drawing from Dumbo. (Walt Disney Studios,

1941) Extraordinary original production cel and near-matching production drawing featuring Dumbo and Timothy Q. Mouse from Dumbo, showing the big-eared baby elephant flying through the air with Timothy perched in his hat; the near-matching drawing shows Dumbo in the same position, but without Timothy in his hat. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a handpainted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale; the drawing is accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on animation paper. Images each measure 6.5 x 3, with mat openings of 9 x 7. Framed to an overall size of 29.5 x 16.25. In fine condition. An extremely rare and unique display, certainly one of the finest Dumbo pieces we have encountered. Starting Bid $500

859. Mickey Mouse production drawing from The Little Whirlwind. (Walt Disney

858. Crow Gang production drawing from Dumbo. (Walt Disney Studios, 1941) Fantastic

original production drawing of the Crow Gang from Dumbo, showing the five helpful crows in a jubilant group pose. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which features copious animator’s notes, including the names of each bird: “Dopey,” “Jim,” “Deacon,” “Fats,” and “Speck.” The lower right is marked “24B,” and the left side of the sheet contains coloring instructions for “Body outline,” “Pupils,” “Iris & eyelid,” “Toenails,” “Inside body lines,” “eyeballs,” “Beaks,” “legs & feet,” and “Clothes & Bal.” The impressive total character image measures 10 x 5. In fine condition, with some wear and toning to edges, and a paperclip impression to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

Studios, 1941) Original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from The Little Whirlwind, showing the classic mouse in his farmer’s overalls and hat.

Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, marked “81” in the lower corner. Image measures 4 x 5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

860. Mickey and Minnie Mouse limited edition cel from The Little Whirlwind.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1988) Original limited edition handpainted cel featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse from The Little Whirlwind, numbered out of 950, showing Mickey tipping his cap to Minnie as she looks out the window. This limited edition cel was released to commemorate Mickey’s 60th anniversary. Character images measure 6 x 5.75 (Mickey) and 4 x 4.5 (Minnie), with a mat opening of 15 x 11. Framed to an overall size of 24 x 20. In fine condition, with the numbering to the lower left corner quite faded. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 167

861. Bambi production cel from Bambi. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1942) Original production cel featuring Bambi from Bambi, showing the beloved young deer playing on slippery ice. The cel is placed on a hand-painted custom prepared presentation background. Image measures 5 x 4, with overall dimensions of 11.25 x 9. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

863. Goofy production drawing from How to Play Baseball.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1942) Great original production drawing featuring Goofy from How to Play Baseball, showing him ready to swing a huge baseball bat.

Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, marked in the lower corner, “192.”

Image measures 5 x 5.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

862. Bambi and Thumper production cel from Bambi. (Walt Disney Studios, 1942)

Cute original production cel featuring Bambi and Thumper from Bambi, showing the two forest friends side-by-side. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale.

Images measure 3.5 x 5 (Bambi) and 1.75 x 2.25 (Thumper), with a mat opening of 9.75 x 6. Presented in a reproduction archival mat by S/R Animation Art to an overall size of 15.5 x 13.

The piece has a reproduction Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $300

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864. Br’er Fox production cel from Song of the South.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1946) Uncommon original production cel featuring Br’er Fox from Song of the South, showing the film’s crafty antagonist pinching with his fingers. Image measures 5 x 5.25, with a mat opening of 5.25 x 5.75. Matted to an overall size of 11 x 12. In fine condition.

Song of the South was Disney’s first film to use live actors, and this is a rare and well-preserved production piece from the early groundbreaking work. Starting Bid $200

866. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Fun and Fancy Free. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1947) Original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from the ‘Mickey and the Beanstalk’ segment of Fun and Fancy Free, showing him in his peasant costume.

Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, marked “37” in the lower right corner.

Image measures 3 x 4.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Disney signs a set-up from Saludos Amigos 865. Donald Duck and José Carioca production cel from Saludos Amigos signed by Walt Disney. (Walt Disney Studios, 1942) Original produc-

tion cel featuring Donald Duck and José Carioca from Saludos Amigos, showing the two friends dancing the samba during the ‘Aquarela do Brasil’ segment of the film, signed and inscribed on the mat in green crayon, “Berry Smith, With best wishes, Walt Disney.” The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale.

Images measure 3.25 x 4.25 (Donald Duck) and 3 x 5.25 (José Carioca), with a mat opening of 7.25 x 7.

Matted to an overall size of 13 x 13. In fine condition, with chips to two corners of the mat.

Saludos Amigos featured the first appearance of Jose Carioca, the Brazilian cigar-smoking parrot who starred in The Three Caballeros two years later. The animated feature was financed in part by the US State Department as part of a broader outreach program to win over the hearts and minds of South American audiences.

An exemplary autographed piece from an important World War II-era Disney cartoon. Starting Bid $500

867. Ichabod Crane production cel and production background from The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1949) Original production cel and production background featuring Ichabod Crane from the ‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ segment of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. The impressive scene shows the lead character happily holding a pie as he prepares for a Halloween party. The cel is placed on a hand-painted production background. Image measures 8 x 6.5, with overall dimensions of 15.5 x 12.5. Affixed to a 19.5 x 16.5 mount and in fine condition. An impressively large production piece from this memorable animated film.

Starting Bid $300

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868. Mary Blair concept painting of Cinderella’s castle from Cinderella. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1950) Beautiful original concept painting

by Mary Blair of Cinderella’s castle, which shows the magnificent castle and its array of towers with surrounding forest and a starry night sky of varying shades of green and gray. Accomplished in tempera and watercolor on a 10 x 9.75 illustration board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners and some soiling to borders. Along with Mickey Mouse, Cinderella’s fairy tale castle is perhaps the most iconic image of the Walt Disney brand. A magnificent piece of conceptual artwork that embodies the spirit of the Walt Disney universe.

Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland.

She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It’s a Small World), and her largest work ever, the multi-story mosaic in Disney World’s Contemporary Hotel concourse. Starting Bid $500

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

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

1950) Stunning original concept painting by Mary Blair featuring Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother from Cinderella, showing the ‘Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo’ song sequence as the godmother turns a pumpkin into a gleaming royal coach. Vividly cast in purple and white against a black night, the coach dominates the center of the painting, with Cinderella and her dog Bruno looking on as the fairy godmother casts her magical spell. Accomplished in tempera and watercolor on a 19.5 x 8.75 illustration board.

In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. A superior piece of conceptual artwork representing one of Cinderella’s most memorable scenes. Starting Bid $1000

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870. Mary Blair concept painting of Cinderella and Prince Charming from Cinderella. (Walt Disney Studios,

1950) Original concept painting by Mary Blair featuring Cinderella and Prince Charming from Cinderella, showing them standing atop a bridge behind the castle during their magical night. The impressive panorama features the couple in gleaming white at center, surrounded by dark purple, blue, and black hues of the night. Accomplished in tempera and watercolor on a 19.5 x 8.75 illustration board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. A stylish oversized piece from the hand of one of Disney’s master concept painters. Starting Bid $1000

871. Three Tailor Mice production cel from Cinderella.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1950) Original production cel of three mice from Cinderella, showing the little tailors holding chalk as they prepare to sketch a new design for Cinderella’s party dress. Mice images range in size from 3.75 x 2.25 to 5.5 x 2.75, with overall dimensions of 15.5 x 12. In very good condition, with areas of missing paint to two mice, and a tear to lower border of cel. Starting Bid $200

872. Footman and Glass Slipper production cel from Cinderella. (Walt Disney Studios, 1950) Original production

cel of the Footman and the glass slipper from Cinderella, which shows the eager Footman holding up the leg of Anastasia Tremaine, one of Cinderella’s stepsisters, whose foot is far too large to fit inside the glass slipper. Image measures 9.25 x 6, with overall dimensions of 15.25 x 12. In fine condition, with a couple areas of missing paint from the footman’s coat, and slight irregularity to the cel from onetime exposure to moisture. Starting Bid $200

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873. Gus production cel from Cinderella. (Walt Disney Studios, 1950) Original production cel featuring Gus from Cinderella, depicting the plump mouse preparing to engage in fisticuffs. Character image measures 6.25 x 5.75, with overall dimensions of 12 x 10. In fine condition, with a couple small chips to paint. Starting Bid $200

874. Gus production cel from Cinderella. (Walt Disney Studios, 1950) Original production cel featuring Gus from Cinderella, depicting the heavyset mouse holding a singed matchstick. Character image measures 3 x 3.75, with overall dimensions of 15.5 x 12. In fine condition, with a fleck of missing paint from one eye. Starting Bid $200

875. Mary Blair concept painting of Alice from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1951) Original concept painting by Mary Blair of Alice from Alice in Wonderland, which depicts the curious title character as she starts down a path into the dark Tulgey Wood of Wonderland, with a large angular tree looming in the foreground. Accomplished in gouache on 7.75 x 5.75 artist’s paper. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners.

Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It’s a Small World), and her largest work ever, the multi-story mosaic in Disney World’s Contemporary Hotel concourse. Starting Bid $200

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876. Mary Blair concept painting of Alice from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1951) Attractive original concept painting by Mary Blair of Alice in Wonderland’s perplexing Tulgey Wood. Accomplished in tempera and watercolor on a 10 x 9.75 illustration board, the scene vividly depicts Alice seated on a tree limb, attempting to make sense of the assortment of multicolored directional signs hanging from a tree. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners and some soiling to borders.

Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It’s a Small World), and her largest work ever, the multi-story mosaic in Disney World’s Contemporary Hotel concourse. Starting Bid $500

Rare full-figure portrait of Alice in Wonderland’s mischievous Cheshire Cat 877. Cheshire Cat production color model cel from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt Disney Studios, 1951)

Fantastic original production color model cel featuring Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland, showing the sly feline in a desirable full-bodied pose, lying on a tree branch. The cel is placed on a key color giclee background. Image measures 7.5 x 4.75, with a mat opening of 15 x 11. Framed to an overall size of 23.25 x 20.25. In fine condition. A stupendous piece featuring a desirable character from a Disney classic. Starting Bid $500

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The creatures of Wonderland— a menagerie of 25 original production cels

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878. Alice in Wonderland Collection of (25) Production Cels. (Walt Disney Studios, 1951)

Extraordinary collection of 25 original production cels from Alice in Wonderland, celebrating the rich diversity of memorable characters found in the adored Disney classic. The character cels, which range in size from 2.25 x 2 to 9 x 11, are as follows: Accordion Owl; Alice (2.75 x 5); Alice’s Sister; Bill the Lizard; Bread-and-Butterflies and Tulips; Broom Dog; Cheshire Cat (6.5 x 4.75); Credits for Voice Cast; Dinah; Dodo; Dog-Caterpillar and Cat-erpillar with Flowers; Hedgehog; Hyacinth; Lily; Mad Hatter and March Hare (3.25 x 7 and 3.25 x 6.5); March Hare; Mome Raths; Mother Bird; Pencil Bird; The Queen and King of Hearts (5.25 x 7 and 3 x 2.25); Shovel Bird; Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum (5.25 x 5); The Walrus and the Carpenter; White Rabbit with Watch; and the White Rose. Each character cel is matted, and all but two are framed, to sizes ranging from 8.75 x 11 to 22.75 x 18.75.

The majority of the cel backgrounds are either plain or of the airbrushed variety, however, the Alice cel is placed on a custom prepared hand-painted background, and Alice’s Sister cel is placed on a matching hand-painted background that also includes the original mat with Walt Disney seal. Additionally, the mat for the Dodo cel is signed in black felt tip by esteemed Disney animators Marc Davis, Frank Thomas, and Ollie Johnston, with the latter two also signing the mat for the purple Hedgehog cel. In overall fine condition, with some instances of lifting and cracking to the paint, most notably to the Mother Bird and Cat-erpiller cels. Accompanied by a third printing of the Gold Key comic book for Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, and a hardcover copy of the Golden Press book Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland: A Big Golden Book. Starting Bid $5000

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879. Tweedledum and Tweedledee production cel from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt Disney Studios, 1951)

Very desirable original production cel of Tweedledum and Tweedledee from Alice in Wonderland, depicting the rotund identical twins in a state of profound confusion. Total character image measures 5.75 x 5.5, with a mat opening of 9 x 6.5.

Double-matted to an overall size of 15.5 x 13.5 In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

880. Alice production cel from Alice in Wonderland.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1951) Large original production cel featuring Alice from Alice in Wonderland, showing her in her famous blue-and-white dress. The cel has been trimmed and placed on a color copy background. Image measures 6 x 6.75, with a mat opening of 14.5 x 10.5. Attractively framed to an overall size of 25 x 21. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after production cel of Wonderland’s feline trickster 881. Cheshire Cat production cel and presentation background from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt Disney Studios, 1951)

Original production cel and presentation background of the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland, which depicts the mischievous striped cat resting wide-eyed in the curve of a large tree branch. The cel is placed on a hand-painted custom prepared background of Wonderland’s mysterious Tulgey Wood, based on the original background used in the film.

Image measures 6.5 x 3.25, with a mat opening of 14.5 x 11. Clothmatted and framed to an overall size of 25.75 x 22.25. In fine condition.

The Cheshire Cat remains one of the rarest and most desirable of all Disney characters, with this example all the more coveted for its bright colors and magnificent display value. Starting Bid $500

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883. Donald Duck production cel from Mr. Duck Steps Out. (Walt Dis-

882. Mickey Mouse production cel from Plutopia.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1951) Original production cel featuring Mickey Mouse from Plutopia, showing him in a yellow shirt and blue pants. The cel is placed on a matching color copy background. Image measures 5 x 4.5, with overall dimensions of 15.5 x 13. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

ney Studios, circa 1953) Original production cel featuring Donald Duck used as a TV bridge animation leading in to Mr. Duck Steps Out, showing him in a green plaid suit and hat, carrying a heart-shaped box of candy. Image measures 4.25 x 6, with overall dimensions of 10 x 12.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

884. Mary Blair concept painting of Peter Pan, John, Wendy, Michael, and Tinker Bell from Peter Pan. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1953) Marvelous original concept painting by Mary Blair of Tinker Bell, Peter Pan, and the Darling children of Wendy, John, and Michael soaring over London en route to the island of Never Land.

Accomplished in tempera and watercolor on a 9.5 x 8.25 illustration board, the scene wonderfully portrays the moment that Peter and Tinker Bell teach the Darling children to fly, leading them on a starry night over rooftops and bridges before coming to rest on the minute hand of Big Ben. The dark scene is gorgeously captured with various elements of light: the glitter of Tinker Bell, the shine of a full moon, the glow of the Big Ben clock. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners and some soiling to borders.

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

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885. Mr. Smee production cel from Peter Pan. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1953) Original production cel featuring Mr. Smee from Peter Pan, showing him cautiously sticking out his foot towards a rowboat. The cel is placed on a matching studio copy background. Image measures 5 x 5, with overall dimensions of 15 x 12. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

888. Lady production drawing from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Large original production

8 8 6 . To y s production cel from Peter Pan. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1953) Original production cel featuring toys on the floor from Peter Pan, showing a doll, wagon, blocks, books, and mallets, marked “2074, Seq. 1, Sc. 105” along the bottom. Total image area measures 11.75 x 5.5, with overall dimensions of 16 x 12.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

drawing of Lady from Lady and the Tramp, featuring a closeup 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

887. Indian Chief production cel from Peter Pan. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1953) Original production cel featuring the Indian Chief from Peter Pan, signed in the lower right in black felt tip by animator Marc Davis. The large image shows Tiger Lilly’s father in full Native American costume with his hand raised. Image measures 6 x 9, with overall dimensions of 16 x 12.5. In fine condition, with cracking to one peghole at the bottom. Starting Bid $200

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889. Lady production cel from Lady and the Tramp.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Super cute original production cel featuring Lady from Lady and the Tramp, showing her being patted by Mr. Darling’s hand. Image measures 6.5 x 5.5, with overall dimensions of 8 x 6. In fine condition, with trimmed edges to the full celluloid sheet. Starting Bid $200

Beautiful panoramic set-up from Lady’s backyard 890. Lady and Tramp production cels and production background from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1955) Original production cels and pan production background featuring Lady and Tramp from Lady and the Tramp, showing the beloved title characters walking along a white picket fence in Lady’s backyard. The cels are placed on a hand-painted production background from the same film. Lady measures 4.5 x 3.25 and Tramp measures 5 x 4.5, with a mat opening of 17.25 x 8. Matted to an overall size of 24 x 12. In fine condition. A marvelous panorama from the classic canine love story.

Starting Bid $500

Large key master set-up from Lady and the Tramp 891. Lady and Aunt Sarah production key master background set-up from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1955) Original production key master background set-up featuring Lady and Aunt Sarah from Lady and the Tramp, showing Lady on the countertop when she gets her muzzle. The cel has been trimmed and applied to the matching hand-painted key master production background. The Lady image measures 4.25 x 4.25 and Aunt Sarah measures 4.5 x 7, with a mat opening of 16 x 10.75. Framed to an overall size of 26 x 21. In fine condition, with dings and scratches to the frame. A large, detailed, and supremely desirable key master set-up. Starting Bid $500

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892. Lady production cel from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1955) Appealing original production cel featuring Lady from Lady and the Tramp, showing a close-up of the surprised title character with her mouth open and eyes wide. The cel is placed on a solid pink background. Image measures 4.75 x 6, with a mat opening of 5.75 x 7.25. Framed to an overall size of 12 x 13.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

894. Lady and her puppies production cel from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Wonderful

original production cel featuring Lady and her three puppies from Lady and the Tramp, showing her proudly sitting behind her wide-eyed offspring during the film’s ending. The cel is placed on a matching color copy background. Total image measures 5.75 x 3.75, with overall dimensions of 13.5 x 11.5.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

893. Eyvind Earle concept painting of Lady and Tramp from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Exquisite original concept painting by Eyvind Earle for Lady and the Tramp, which depicts the title canines walking together in Lady’s wealthy neighborhood. The elaborate, detailed background features rows of colorful trees and ‘painted lady’ Victorian homes, with the park, distant homes, and rounding street lending the scene impressive depth; this beautifully realized moment begins Lady and Tramp’s wonderful date that culminates in the romantic ‘Bella Notte’ sequence. Accomplished in tempera on 14.5 x 6 artist’s board, signed in the lower right corner by Earle. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. Disney artist Eyvind Earle, who later became Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, created almost 50 miniature concept sketches for the ‘Bella Notte’ sequence and was a key contributor to the classic film. Starting Bid $500

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Oversized concept panorama of Lady’s wealthy block, painted

by Eyvind Earle 895. Eyvind Earle concept painting of Lady, Tramp, and Jock from Lady and the Tramp.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Large original concept painting by Eyvind Earle featuring Lady, Tramp, and Jock from Lady and the Tramp, showing them hanging out near a fountain in Lady and Jock’s wealthy neighborhood as a horse-drawn wagon glides down the street. The elaborate, detailed background boasts three stunning ‘painted lady’ Victorian homes. Accomplished in tempera on 21 x 9 artist’s board, signed in the lower right corner by Earle. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners.

An outstanding conceptual panorama painted by one of Disney’s most celebrated and distinguished artists. Starting Bid $1000

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Marvelous set-up from Lady and the Tramp’s romantic ‘Bella Notte’ sequence

896. Lady, Tramp, and Tony production cels and presentation background from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Stunning original production cels and presentation background featuring Lady, Tramp, and Tony from the romantic ‘Bella Notte’ sequence in Lady and the Tramp, showing Tramp slurping spaghetti in the scene that led to their famous canine kiss. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a detailed hand-painted custom prepared background. Images measure 2.75 x 4.5 (Tramp), 3.5 x 4.25 (Lady), and 7.75 x 6.75 (Tony), with overall dimensions of 16.5 x 11. In fine condition.

An absolutely beautiful set-up from the movie’s memorable scene. Starting Bid $1000

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898. Flora production cel from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt

897. Huey Duck production cel from Walt Disney’s Disneyland. (Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Original production

cel featuring Huey Duck from Walt Disney’s Disneyland TV show, showing Donald’s nephew holding a large vinyl record.

Image measures 5 x 7.25, with overall dimensions of 16 x 11.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Disney Studios, 1959) Desirable original production cel featuring Flora from Sleeping Beauty, showing the good fairy godmother at full length with wings and her magic wand. The cel is placed on a color laserprint background. Image measures 5 x 6, with overall dimensions of 8.5 x 11. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

899. Eyvind Earle concept painting of Sleeping Beauty’s castle from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios,

1959) Remarkable original concept painting by Eyvind Earle for Sleeping Beauty, which depicts in mesmerizing detail the film’s iconic castle from high atop the countryside. From the perspective of a distant observer emerging from a forest, the castle and the surrounding town and farmland combine beautifully as an engrossing fairy tale vista, with the immense white castle and its flag-tipped towers captured brilliantly against the bright blue sky. Accomplished in tempera on 14 x 6.25 artist’s board, signed in the lower right corner by Earle. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners and a small area of paper loss to upper left corner. Starting Bid $500

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900. Eyvind Earle concept painting of Sleeping Beauty and Prince Phillip from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1959) Remarkable original concept painting by Eyvind Earle featuring Sleeping Beauty and Prince Phillip during the closing sequence of Sleeping Beauty. The stunning artwork shows the two dancing in front of Sleeping Beauty’s iconic castle, with birds, clouds, and flowers swirling around them. Accomplished in tempera on 20 x 8.25 artist’s board, signed in the lower right corner by Earle. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. Wonderfully rendered in Earle’s distinctive style, this is a breathtaking piece of concept artwork from one of Disney’s classic princess films. Starting Bid $1000

901. Maleficent production drawing from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Original production

drawing of Maleficent as a dragon from Sleeping Beauty, depicting the towering beast fatally pierced with the ‘sword of truth.’ Accomplished by artist Eric Cleworth in graphite on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, which is marked in the lower right, “31.” Image measures 13.25 x 10.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Howard Lowery. Starting Bid $200

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902. Prince Phillip production cel from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Original production cel featuring Prince Phillip from Sleeping Beauty, showing the character in a large close-up portrait pose. The cel is placed on a color copy background. Image measures 6.25 x 6.75, with overall dimensions of 17 x 11. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

903. Maleficent and Diablo production drawing from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Desirable

original production drawing of Maleficent and Diablo from Sleeping Beauty, depicting the evil fairy with her pet raven perched upon her shoulder. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, which is marked “Fin, 21� in the lower right corner. Total image measures 5.25 x 8.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

905. Cruella de Vil production cel from One Hundred and One Dalmatians. (Walt Disney Studios, 1961) Original production cel featuring Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians, showing the wealthy, fur-wearing villainess in a furious halflength pose, clenching her long cigarette in her fist. The cel is placed on a color copy background. Image measures 9 x 6.5, with overall dimensions of 14 x 11. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Rare in-house presentation for the release of Sleeping Beauty

904. Princess Aurora, Prince Phillip, and Fairy Godmothers art props cels from Sleeping Beauty.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Original art props cels of Princess Aurora, Prince Phillip, and Fairy Godmothers from Sleeping Beauty, prepared by studio artists for the release of Sleeping Beauty on January 29, 1959. The set-up depicts Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip descending a stairway at the end of the film, with the Fairy Godmothers celebrating above with balloons and confetti, and a large clock below striking midnight. Images measure 4.25 x 6 (Aurora and Phillip), 5.75 x 3 (Fairy Godmothers), and 8.75 x 8 (clock and staircase), with overall dimensions of 9.25 x 10.75. In fine condition, with some lifting to paint on the stairway, the majority obscured by Phillip. These unique art props cel setups were designed exclusively for the release of Sleeping Beauty and were intended to be matted and subsequently signed by Walt Disney. Starting Bid $300

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Earle’s dramatic battle between Maleficent and Prince Phillip

906. Prince Phillip and Maleficent concept painting for Sleeping Beauty by Eyvind Earle. (Walt Disney Studios,

1959) Incredible original concept storyboard painting by Eyvind Earle for Sleeping Beauty, portraying Prince Phillip and his steed Samson rushing forward to engage with Maleficent, soaring high above the castle walls as an immense fire-breathing dragon. The terrific scene is flawlessly realized as Earle forces the viewer to focus on the meeting of glowing fire-blast and the hard-racing knight, while in brilliantly uniform detail he completes the scene with pointy flag-tipped towers, his trademark trees and shrubs, a foreboding and blackening night, and the dominant ebon form of a great dragon stretching across the sky with jagged wings and tail. Accomplished in tempera on 23.5 x 10.25 artist’s board, with Earle signing in yellow paint in the lower right corner. In fine condition, with trivial wear to edges. Disney artist Eyvind Earle was Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, and Disney gave him a significant amount of freedom in designing the settings and selecting colors for the film. Earle also painted the majority of the backgrounds himself, and his stylistic influence is readily apparent in the final product. Starting Bid $1000

Original Eyvind Earle illustration from the 1958 book The Art of Animation

907. Eyvind Earle original Sleeping Beauty painting for The Art of Animation by Bob Thomas. (Walt Disney Studios, 1958) Original painting by Eyvind Earle featuring a detailed tree branch and forest critters from Sleeping Beauty, used as an illustration on pages 176–177 of the 1958 book The Art of Animation by Bob Thomas. Accomplished in tempera on 17.25 x 13.5 artist’s board, with a celluloid overlay featuring the book’s text and two images of Eyvind Earle’s backgrounds from the iconic Disney film.

In fine condition. A superior, published painting by one of Disney’s great artists. Starting Bid $200

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908. Vultures production cel from The Jungle Book.

910. Shere Khan and Kaa production cel from The Jungle Book. (Walt Disney Studios, 1967) Original

(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

production cel featuring Shere Khan and Kaa from The Jungle Book, showing the film’s main antagonists together. The cel is placed on a solid light blue background. The Shere Khan image measures 5 x 5 and Kaa measures 3 x 3.25, with a mat opening of 8.25 x 6.25. Matted to an overall size of 12 x 10. 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 fine condition. Starting Bid $200

909. Mowgli and King Louie production cel from The Jungle Book. (Walt Disney Studios, 1967) Original

911. Baloo and Kaa production cel from The Jungle Book. (Walt Disney Studios, 1967) Original production cel

production cel featuring Mowgli and King Louie from The Jungle Book, showing the jungle child beside the orangutan leader. The cel is placed on a solid blue background. Image measures 4.25 x 5.5, with a mat opening of 8.25 x 6.25. Matted to an overall size of 12 x 10. 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 fine condition. Starting Bid $200

featuring Baloo and Kaa from The Jungle Book, showing the two looking at each other. The cel is placed on a solid orange background. The Baloo image measures 4.75 x 5.5 and Kaa measures 2.75 x 2.75, with a mat opening of 8.25 x 6.25. Matted to an overall size of 12 x 10. 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 fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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914. Elliott production cel from Pete’s Dragon. (Walt Dis-

912. Mowgli production cel from The Jungle Book.

ney Studios, 1977) Original production cel featuring Elliot, the dragon from the live action/ animated fantasy comedy Pete’s Dragon, showing him in a wonderful full-length profile pose. Image measures 7 x 5.75, with a mat opening of 13 x 9. The piece has the Walt Disney Company seal to lower left. Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 16, with reverse of mat bearing an affixed certificate of authenticity from Disneyana. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

(Walt Disney Studios, 1967) Original production cel featuring a close-up of Mowgli from The Jungle Book. The cel is placed on a Disney litho background. Image measures 4.5 x 6.75, 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 fine condition, with some staining to the mat. Starting Bid $200

915. Mickey Mouse production cel from a Disney television show.

(Walt Disney Studios, circa 1980s) Original production cel featuring Mickey Mouse from a Disney television show, showing the classic character tending his garden. The cel is placed on a color copy background.

Image measures 5 x 4, with overall dimensions of 16.5 x 12.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

913. Prince John and Sir Hiss production cel and production background from Robin Hood. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1973) Original production cel and production background featuring Prince John and Sir Hiss from Robin Hood, showing Sir Hiss looking bewildered over Prince John’s shoulders. The cel is placed on a production background. Total character image measures 8.25 x 7.5, with a mat opening of 13.5 x 10.5. Matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. The piece has the silver Walt Disney seal to lower right. In fine condition, a few surface scratches. A fabulous master background set-up featuring Robin Hood’s key antagonists. Starting Bid $200

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916. Mickey Mouse production cel from a Disney television show.

(Walt Disney Studios, circa 1980s) Original production cel featuring Mickey Mouse from a Disney television show, showing the iconic mouse in a yellow shirt and his classic red trousers, looking at a picture of Minnie on his dresser. The cel is placed on a color copy background. Image measures 4.5 x 6.5, with overall dimensions of 17 x 11. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

917. Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet production key master background set-up from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. (Walt Disney Studios, 1980s) Original

production key master background set-up featuring Winniethe-Pooh and Piglet from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, showing Pooh enjoying some honey while Piglet looks on with surprise. The cel is placed on a hand-painted key master production background. Character images measure 5.5 x 8.25 (Pooh) and 3.5 x 6 (Piglet), with overall dimensions of 14 x 11. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

919. Winnie the Pooh and friends key master background set-up from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. (Walt Disney Studios) Original production key

master background set-up from an episode of The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, which depicts Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin with safari helmet, Piglet, and Owl standing together outside, with Eeyore seen wandering in the distance.

The cels are placed on a hand-painted key master production background. Character images measure 1.75 x .75 (Eeyore), 3 x 5.5 (Piglet and Christopher Robin), 1.5 x 3 (Pooh), and 2.25 x 3.25 (Owl), with overall dimensions of 15 x 12.5. In fine condition, with a few chips to paint. Starting Bid $200

Disney’s adorable ‘friends forever’ frolic in the forest, with original background 918. Tod and Copper production cel and production background from The Fox and the Hound. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1981) Original production cel and production background featuring Tod and Copper from The Fox and the Hound, showing the unlikely friends playing together in the woods near a fallen tree. The cel is placed on a hand-painted production background from the same film. Total image measures 10 x 4.75, with a mat opening of 13.75 x 10.5.

Matted to an overall size of 21 x 18. In fine condition, with some staining to the mat. A great set-up featuring a large image of these classic woodland friends. Starting Bid $300

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920. Winniethe-Pooh production cel from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1988) Original production cel featuring Winnie-the-Pooh from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, showing him holding a large jar of honey. The cel is placed on a matching color copy background. Image measures 7 x 6, with a mat opening of 9.5 x 7.5. Framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 15.5. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Television seal to lower right. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

922. Roger Rabbit production cel from Who Framed Roger Rabbit. (Walt Disney Studios, 1988) Original produc-

tion cel of Roger Rabbit from the Oscar-winning live-action/ animated film Who Framed Roger Rabbit, which shows Roger speaking to Eddie Valiant next to a fold-down bed in the detective’s office. The cel is placed on a matching reproduction background. Character image measures 3.5 x 4.5, with a mat opening of 15 x 9.25. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 14.25, with reverse of mat bearing an affixed certificate of authenticity from the Walt Disney Company, which states: “This is an original painting actually used in Touchstone Pictures’ and Amblin Entertainment’s groundbreaking live-action/ animated film, Who Framed Roger Rabbit.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

921. Winnie the Pooh and Rabbit production cel and production background from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. (Walt Disney Studios, 1988) Original

production cel set-up of Winnie the Pooh and Rabbit from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, which shows the beloved teddy bear in conversation with his forest friend. The cel is placed on a matching Disney background. Character images measure 6 x 6 (Pooh) and 5.25 x 6.5 (Rabbit), with a mat opening of 11 x 8. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. Housed in its original Animated Animations display. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Animated Animations, as well as the original Walt Disney Animation Art sleeve with SKU # “DOAA AO999.” During its four-season run, The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh earned strong reviews from critics, parents, and children alike, winning back-to-back Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program in addition to two Humanitas Prizes. The show is credited with bringing about a resurgence of Pooh animated media. Starting Bid $200

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923. Jessica Rabbit production cel from Who Framed Roger Rabbit. (Walt Disney Studios, 1988)

Original production cel of Jessica Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit, depicting the voluptuous redheaded cartoon with her arms raised. The cel is placed on a photographic background that depicts Detective Eddie Valiant. Character image measures 4.75 x 7.5, with a mat opening of 13.75 x 10.25. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 23.5 x 20.25. In very good to fine condition, with some areas of silvering to photo background. Starting Bid $200

927. Mickey Mouse limited edition cel from the Magic of Disney series.

924. Roger Rabbit production cel from Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1988) Original production cel of Roger Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit, which shows Roger in profile with an excited expression. Character image measures 5.5 x 10.25, with overall dimensions of 13.75 x 16.5. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

(Walt Disney Studios, 1989– 1995) Original limited edition hand-painted cel featuring Mickey Mouse at his drawing board, the first cel released in the Magic of Disney Animation series, sold exclusively at Walt Disney World in Florida from 1989 to 1995. Image measures 6.25 x 6 with a mat opening of 11 x 8. Framed to an overall size of 17 x 14. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

925. Benny the Cab production cel from Who Framed Roger Rabbit. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1988) Original production cel of Benny the Cab from Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Character image measures 4.25 x 2, with overall dimensions of 17 x 12.5; the cel is marked “3” in the lower right corner. In fine condition. An uncommon character from Disney’s groundbreaking live-action/animated blockbuster—Who Framed Roger Rabbit received Academy Awards for Best Film Editing, Best Sound Effects Editing, and Best Visual Effects, in addition to receiving a Special Achievement Academy Award for its animation direction by Canadian animator Richard Williams. Starting Bid $200

928. Mickey Mouse limited edition cel from the Magic of Disney series. (Walt Disney

Studios, circa 1990–1995) Original limited edition hand-painted cel featuring Mickey Mouse climbing up a film strip, the third cel released in the Magic of Disney Animation series, sold exclusively at Walt Disney World/MGM Theme Park in Florida. The cel is placed on a printed ‘The Magic of Disney Animation’ background, with overall dimensions of 10.5 x 13. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

926. 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

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929. Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto production cels from The Prince and the Pauper.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1990) Original production cels featuring Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Pluto from The Prince and the Pauper, which shows the three merry characters bundled up on a snow-covered street. The cels are placed on a matching reproduction background. Character images measure 4 x 4 (Mickey), 4.5 x 5 (Goofy), and 2.5 x 2.75 (Pluto), with overall dimensions of 16.5 x 10.5.

The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. Triple-matted to an overall size of 22 x 16. In fine condition. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from Gallery Lainzberg and the Walt Disney Company, which states that this “original painting created by Disney artists was actually photographed during the making of the animated featurette The Prince and the Pauper.” Starting Bid $200

930. The Beast and Gaston preproduction artwork from Beauty and the Beast.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1991) Original preproduction artwork featuring the Beast and Gaston from Beauty and the Beast, showing Belle’s two suitors in complimentary poses.

Accomplished in colored pencil on untrimmed 17 x 12.5 animation paper. Image measures 7 x 6.5. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

932. Ariel and friends production cels from The Little Mermaid television series. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1992) Original production cels of Ariel with her family and friends from The Little Mermaid television series, showing Ariel standing with her father and sister, her crab ally Sebastian, and her best friend, the tropical reef fish Flounder.

The cels are placed on a matching Disney lithograph background. Character images measure 3 x 2.75 (Flounder) and 9.25 x 6.75 (Ariel, Sebastian, King Triton, and Attina), with overall dimensions of 15.5 x 11. Upper right of Flounder cel features a silver Walt Disney television seal. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Walt Disney Company. Starting Bid $200

933. Mickey Mouse and Yen Sid Limited Edition Giclee from Fantasia. (Walt

Disney Studios) Limited edition color 19.5 x 19.5 giclee print on canvas entitled ‘Spark of Imagination,’ numbered 15/250, featuring a vibrant image of Fantasia’s Mickey Mouse looking on as Yen Sid creates a butterfly from smoke.

Signed in the lower left in gold ink by the artist, Joel Christopher Payne. Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 22.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

931. Ariel and Flounder production cels and production background from The Little Mermaid television series. (Walt Disney Studios, 1992)

Beautiful original production cels and production background of Ariel and Flounder from The Little Mermaid television series. The cels are stapled to a hand-painted production background from the same film, which is marked “S–39” in the upper right corner. Character images measure 4.5 x 5.75 (Ariel) and 3.25 x 3.75 (Flounder with bubbles), with overall dimensions of 15 x 10.75. In fine condition.

A gorgeous, vibrantly colored production set-up of Ariel and Flounder ready for framing. Starting Bid $200

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934. Jack Skellington and Sally concept storyboard from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1993) Original panorama concept storyboard featuring Jack Skellington and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas, showing the Santa-bearded Jack peering into a mirror as Sally looks on. Accomplished in pastel and colored pencil on black 20 x 8 artist’s board, with a wavy red line around the border. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

935. Jack Skellington and Zero concept storyboard from The Nightmare Before Christmas. (Walt Disney Stu-

dios, 1993) Original panorama concept storyboard featuring Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, showing him as Santa Claus in his coffin sleigh, flying over graveyards and rooftops with three skeleton reindeer and his dog Zero leading the way. The background features the iconic moon and curled mountaintop from the film. Accomplished in pastel and colored pencil on black 19.5 x 8 artist’s board, with a wavy yellow line around the border. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

936. Jack Skellington concept storyboard from The Nightmare Before Christmas. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1993) Original panorama concept storyboard featuring Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, showing him as Santa Claus in his coffin sleigh with three skeleton reindeer and his dog Zero leading the way, and a full moon in the background. Accomplished in pastel and colored pencil on black 17.75 x 8.25 artist’s board, with colorful Christmas lights drawn around the border. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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937. Donald Duck production cel from Disney’s Mickey Mouse Works. (Walt Disney Studios, circa

1999–2000) Original production cel featuring Donald Duck from Disney’s Mickey Mouse Works, showing Donald ready to dispatch two chipmunks with a leaf blower. The cel is placed on a Disney litho background. Images measure 5 x 4 (Donald) and 1.5 x 1.25 (each chipmunk), with a mat opening of 12 x 9.5. Framed to an overall size of 20 x 17.5. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Walt Disney Company. Starting Bid $200

938. Walter Lantz. Group

939. Woody Woodpecker production cel from a Woody Woodpecker cartoon. (Walter Lantz Productions,

circa early 1950s) Original production cel featuring the greeneyed 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

lot of seven items relating to legendary cartoonist and animator Walter Lantz, including: a set of five publicity photos, each approximately 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, glossy and pearl-finish, with two depicting Lantz surrounded by his various characters, one of Lantz at an early age at his drawing desk, one of Lantz with wife and Woody Woodpecker voice actress Grace Stafford, and one of Lantz in a handsome bust-length pose. Also included is an 8 x 10 photographic transparency of Lantz with several of his characters; and a typed letter from Walter Lantz Productions, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 24, 1980, addressed to noteworthy animator and filmmaker Shamus Culhane, in part: “I would be honored to be one of the sponsors helping you get a grant from the Guggenheim Foundation to write your book on animated cartoons. I don’t know anyone in the industry who is more qualified. I have played many of the pictures that you directed on some of my personal appearances, and they all received great applause. My favorite is still the Barber of Seville. It’s too bad that we haven’t been able to convince the network geniuses that our musicals with a black cast can’t be shown on TV. Some day they will realize that these cartoons are real classics.” Stapled to the reverse is Culhane’s original TLS from June 12, 1980.

In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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942. Sylvester and Tweety Serigraph Cel from ‘Peeping Tom II’ signed by Friz Freleng. Lim-

940. Woody Woodpecker production drawings from The Woody Woodpecker Show. (Walter Lantz

Productions, early 1970s) Collection of 10 original production drawings of Woody Woodpecker from The Woody Woodpecker Show, depicting the mischievous bird in a variety of different poses from episodes like ‘Chili Con Corny,’ ‘The Reluctant Recruit,’ ‘Pecking Holes in Poles,’ ‘Shanghai Woody,’ ‘For the Love of Pizza,’ ‘Indian Corn,’ and ‘Buster’s Last Stand.’

Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on individual sheets of untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper, with each sheet numbered and bearing animator’s notes. Character images range in size from 2 x 1.5 to 3 x 4.75. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Warner Brothers

ited edition color 12 x 9.5 Warner Bros. serigraph cel entitled ‘Peeping Tom II,’ numbered 348/500, which depicts Sylvester the cat peering through a shower curtain as an unaware Tweety enjoys a bubble bath. Signed in the lower right corner in black felt tip by Friz Freleng. Framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 17. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

943. Bugs Bunny and Yo s e m i t e Sam drawing by Virgil Ross. (Warner

Brothers Studios, 1990s) Original drawing by Virgil Ross of Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam preparing for a duel, a scene strikingly similar to how they appeared in the 1948 cartoon, Bugs Bunny Rides Again. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s.

Starting Bid $200

944. Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, and Daffy Duck drawing by Virgil Ross. (War-

941. 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

ner Brothers Studios, 1990s) Original drawing by Virgil Ross of Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, and Daffy Duck. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s.

Starting Bid $200

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945. Bugs Bunny and Marvin the Martian drawing

by Virgil Ross. (Warner Brothers Studios, 1990s) Original

drawing by Virgil Ross of Bugs Bunny and Marvin the Martian with a large Instant Martian looming between them; all three characters appeared in the classic 1958 short Hare-Way to the Stars. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

946. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas drawing by Virgil Ross. (Warner Brothers Studios, 1990s) Excellent

original drawing by Virgil Ross of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, showing the green creature in a half-length pose with a perturbed expression. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 10.5 x 12.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition.

This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

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947. Bugs Bunny and Toro the Bull drawing by Virgil Ross. (Warner Brothers Studios, 1990s) Terrific original

drawing by Virgil Ross of Bugs Bunny and Toro the Bull, which shows the rascally rabbit as a matador, a scene based on the classic 1953 short Bully for Bugs. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition.

This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

948. Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Gossamer drawing

by Virgil Ross. (Warner Brothers Studios, 1990s) Original

drawing by Virgil Ross of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Gossamer. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 10.5 x 12.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

949. Marvin the Martian drawing by Virgil Ross.

(Warner Brothers Studios, 1990s) Original drawing by Virgil Ross of Marvin the Martian holding his ray gun in a fulllength pose. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 10.5 x 12.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

950. Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner drawing

by Virgil Ross. (Warner Brothers Studios, 1990s) Original drawing by Virgil Ross of Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, which depicts the brown coyote holding the unfazed bird by the throat. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

951. Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Marvin the Martian drawing by Virgil Ross. (Warner Brothers Studios, 1990s)

Original drawing by Virgil Ross of Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Marvin the Martian, which depicts the three characters similar to how they appeared in the classic 1953 cartoon Duck Dodgers in the 241⁄2th Century. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This oneof-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

952. Bugs Bunny and Gossamer drawing by Virgil Ross. (Warner Brothers Studios, 1990s) Original drawing by

Virgil Ross of Bugs Bunny eating a carrot next to the orange monster Gossamer. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This oneof-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

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953. Michigan J. Frog model sheet drawing by Virgil Ross.

(Warner Brothers Studios, circa 1990s) Large original color model drawing

by Virgil Ross featuring the dapper Michigan J. Frog in six different poses, showing him from various angles and expressing several emotions. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 17 x 13.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s.

Starting Bid $200

954. Bugs Bunny model sheet drawing by Virgil Ross.

(Warner Brothers Studios, circa 1990s) Large original color model drawing by Virgil Ross featuring Bugs Bunny in several different poses, emotions, and costumes, including as a baseball player and cowboy. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 17 x 13.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s.

Starting Bid $200

955. Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner model sheet drawing by Virgil Ross. (War-

ner Brothers Studios, circa 1990s) Large original color model drawing by Virgil Ross featuring the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote in three different poses, showing the rival characters from multiple angles. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 17 x 13.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition.

This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

956. Looney Tunes characters drawing by Virgil Ross. (War-

ner Brothers Studios, circa 1990s) Large original color model drawing

by Virgil Ross featuring Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Sam Sheepdog, Wile E. Coyote, Baby Bugs, and others. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 17 x 13.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

957. Looney Tunes characters super-pan drawing

by Virgil Ross. (Warner Brothers Studios, 1990s) Original

super-pan drawing by Virgil Ross featuring classic Looney Tunes characters Yosemite Sam, Michigan J. Frog, Speedy Gonzales, Elmer Fudd, Wile E. Coyote, Porky Pig, Henry Hawk, Daffy Duck, Foghorn Leghorn, Road Runner, Tweety Bird, Taz, Granny, Sylvester and son, Marvin the Martian, Gossamer, and Bugs Bunny. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 23.5 x 10.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s—this elaborate example is an especially rare large size. Starting Bid $200

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958. Bugs Bunny and Umpire super-pan drawing

by Virgil Ross. (Warner Brothers Studios, 1990s) Original super-pan drawing by Virgil Ross inspired by the 1946 cartoon Baseball Bugs, featuring Bugs Bunny sliding into home plate during a baseball game as the umpire calls him out, complete with the stadium background done in blue pencil. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 23.5 x 10.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s—large panoramas with detailed backgrounds are especially rare. Starting Bid $200

959. Bugs Bunny production cel from a Warner Bros. cartoon.

(Warner Brothers Studios, 1990s) Original production cel featuring Bugs Bunny from a Warner Bros. cartoon, showing the iconic character dancing with a cane and top hat. The cel is placed on a color copy background. Image measures 2 x 3.75, with a mat opening of 11.5 x 8.5. Framed to an overall size of 20 x 17. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

960. Bugs Bunny limited edition cel from a Robert McKimson drawing.

(Warner Brothers Studios, 1991) Superb limited edition cel of Bugs Bunny entitled ‘Vintage Bugs,’ based on a vintage 1940s drawing by legendary animator Robert McKimson, numbered SP 5/50, which depicts Bugs leaning on a tree and eating a carrot in a fantastic full-length pose. The cel is placed on a matching color copy background. Bugs image measures 8.25 x 13, with overall dimensions of 13.5 x 17.25. Lower left bears the gold McKimson/Warner Bros. seal. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from McKimson Productions, Inc., which is signed by his son. Starting Bid $200

961. Porky Pig limited edition cel from a Bob Clampett cartoon. (War-

ner Brothers Studios, 1991) Limited edition cel of Porky Pig entitled ‘Woo Woo,’ based on the 1938 Bob Clampett cartoon ‘Porky in Wackyland,’ numbered 306/500, which depicts Porky being harassed by a Dodo Bird.

The cel is placed on a matching lithograph background. Character images measure 4.25 x 3.5 (Porky) and 7 x 4 (Dodo), with a mat opening of 12 x 10. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 18.25 x 16.25. Upper right corner bears a Bob Clampett seal. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

962. Sylvester, Tweety, and Spike limited edition cel signed by Friz Freleng. Limited edition

color 12 x 10 Warner Bros. animation cel entitled ‘Sylvester’s Buffet,’ numbered 623/750, which depicts Sylvester the cat holding a meal tray with Tweety as he pulls a celery stick from a trash can, with Spike the bulldog, hiding in the adjacent can, eagerly looking on. Signed below in black felt tip by Friz Freleng. Lower left corner features a Warner Bros./Freleng Masters Collection stamp. Framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 17. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Friz Freleng Masters Collection. Starting Bid $200

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963.

Looney Tunes Commemorative Print. Color

24.5 x 15.5 commemorative print entitled ‘Friz,’ honoring the life of animation legend Isadore Freleng, with images of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester the Cat, Tweety, Porky Pig, Yosemite Sam, and Speedy Gonzales mourning around the desk of their fallen creator. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 31 x 22. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

964. Sylvester production cel from an Orange Crush television commercial.

(Warner Brothers Studios, 1994) Large original production cel featuring Sylvester and a security guard from an Orange Crush commercial entitled ‘Catch the Crush,’ which depicts Sylvester being forcefully escorted from a supermarket after unsuccessfully capturing Tweety and knocking over a Crush soda display.

The cel is placed on a matching studio copy background, with a total image (Sylvester and guard) size of 9.75 x 8.25, and a mat opening of 11.5 x 8.5. Lower right features the golden Warner Bros. Animation Art stamp. Framed to an overall size of 19.75 x 16.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Warner Bros. Starting Bid $200

965. Sylvester and Tweety Etching from ‘Just One More’. Limited

edition color 8 x 8 etching print entitled ‘Just One More…,’ numbered 96/1250, recreated from Friz Freleng’s classic 1957 Merrie Melodies cartoon, ‘Birds Anonymous,’ which catches a startled Sylvester, shortly after his commitment to stop eating birds, holding Tweety above a caption: “Just one more, and then I’ll quit…” Framed to an overall size of 14 x 14. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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966. Sylvester production cel from The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries. (Warner Brothers Studios, 1995)

Original production cel of Sylvester from the animated television series The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries, which depicts Sylvester hanging from a biplane’s landing gear in the season one episode ‘A Chip Off the Old Castle.’ The cel is placed on a matching studio copy background, with image measuring 4.25 x 5.25, and a mat opening of 11.5 x 8.5. Lower left features the golden Warner Bros. Animation Art stamp. Framed to an overall size of 19.75 x 16.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Warner Bros. Starting Bid $200

967. Sylvester production cels from The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries. (Warner Brothers Studios, 1995)

Attractive pair of original production cels of Sylvester from the animated television series The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries, featuring two images from the season one episode ‘Platinum Wheel of Fortune,’ which depicts Sylvester hanging in midair after running out of an open skyrise window, with the latter cel showing Sylvester accepting his fate with a meek wave of his paw. The cels are placed on matching studio copy backgrounds, with images measuring 4.25 x 3.75 and 6 x 2.25, and both mat openings measuring 9.5 x 7.5. Lower corners feature the golden Warner Bros. Animation Art seal.

Both are framed to an overall size of 28.5 x 15.5. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Warner Bros. Starting Bid $200

970. Sylvester and Tweety limited edition cel entitled ‘ Tw e e t y & Sylvester Persona’.

968. Sylvester and Tweety production cel from The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries. (Warner Brothers

Studios, 1996) Original production cel of Sylvester the cat and Tweety from the animated television series The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries, which depicts Sylvester, with sleeves rolled up, holding the alarmed canary in the season two episode ‘Don’t Polka Me.’ The cel is placed on a matching studio copy background, with image measuring 4 x 5.5, and a mat opening of 9.5 x 7.5. Lower left features the golden Warner Bros.

Animation Art seal. Framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 15.5.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Warner Bros. Starting Bid $200

969. Sylvester and Tweety serigraph cel for Sylvester Unplugged.

Limited edition color 10 x 12 Warner Bros. serigraph cel entitled ‘Sylvester Unplugged,’ numbered 2241/2500, which shows Sylvester, a motorized fan attached his back, going airborne as Tweety, cord plug in hand, watches gleefully from below his empty cage. Upper left corner features a Warner Bros. Animation Art stamp. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 19.25. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

(Warner Brothers Studios, 1997) Wonderful limited edition cel entitled ‘Tweety & Sylvester Persona,’ numbered 198/500, which shows the beloved cat and bird cartoon characters against a studio background of six action-packed model drawings. Main image measures 5.5 x 8, with a mat opening of 16 x 13. Lower right corner bears the golden Warner Bros.

Animation Art stamp. Framed to an overall size of 25 x 22.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Warner Bros. Starting Bid $200

971. Sylvester and Tweety limited edition Moving Artwork Model. (Warner Bros. Studio, 1998) Impressive

limited edition moving artwork model entitled ‘I Tawt I Taw A Puddy Tat,’ numbered 63/9500, created by Animated Animations and inspired by the classic 1950 Merrie Melodies short ‘Canary Row,’ the scene depicts Tweety seated and singing in his cage as Sylvester the cat looks on from outside a nearby open window. Containing serigraphic prints of the two famed characters, the scene can be brought to life courtesy of a battery-operated frame mechanism, which plays a recording of the original cartoon scene, complete with dialogue and sound effects, and prompts Tweety to swing back and forth as Sylvester intermittently pops his head up from the window until he’s finally whomped on the head with an umbrella. Lower right corner features the golden Animated Animations seal.

Framed to an overall size of 21 x 17 x 3. In fine condition, with the scene in unknown working order. Batteries are not included. Accompanied by the original box and certificate of authenticity from Animated Animations, identifying the model as #WB2T1. Starting Bid $200

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Miscellaneous 974. Bryn Barnard. Fan-

972. Jeremy Hilary Boob, Ph.D production drawings from Yellow Submarine. (King Features, 1968) Original

production drawings featuring Jeremy Hilary Boob, Ph.D from the ‘Boob’s Rescue’ sequence of Yellow Submarine.

Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 16 x 11.5 animation paper. Images measure 2.5 x 2.25 and 4.25 x 2.25. In fine condition, with folds to one of the sheets.

The Beatles encounter the strange intellectual creature while en route to save Pepperland from the Blue Meanies. Starting Bid $200

tastic original color painting by noted artist Bryn Barnard, entitled ‘Tanked,’ accomplished in acrylic on a 22.75 x 22.75 sheet of artist board. The painting depicts the famed ‘one-eyed, onehorned, flying, purple people eater’ alien getting gas for his hovering ‘People Eater’ vehicle, with the two wary Mobilgas attendants wiping the windshield and pumping gasoline. Signed in the lower right

by Barnard, who dates the painting to 1990. Framed without glass to a slightly larger size; frame backing bears an affixed ‘Bryn Barnard Illustration’ label. In fine condition. This painting was used as artwork for the front cover of the Time Life Music compilation album The Rock ‘N’ Roll Era—Weird, Wild & Wacky. A delightful fusion of science fiction and Americana, with a special nod to Sheb Wooley’s 1958 hit single, ‘Purple People Eater.’ Starting Bid $200

973. George Harrison production cel from Yellow Submarine. ( United

Artists/King Features Syndicate, 1968) Original production cel of George Harrison from the animated musical Yellow Submarine, showing the Beatles guitarist in a full-length walking pose. Image measures 2 x 4, with overall dimensions of 16 x 11; lower border marked “R/H, Sc 30, 339.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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975. Cartoonists. Five items: an FDC with a cachet honoring the 5-cent coil stamp, signed in ballpoint or felt tip the following cartoonists: Stan Goldberg, with side sketch of Archie; Hank Ketcham, with quick sketch of Dennis the Menace; Reg Smythe, with sketch of Andy Capp; and Tom Wilson, who draws a speech bubble to Washington stamp; an FDC signed in black ink by Ketcham, who adds a quick sketch of Dennis the Menace; an ink sketch of Dennis the Menace by Marcus Hamilton on an off-white 4 x 6 sheet, signed below, “Best wishes & God bless you—Marcus Hamilton, 4/95”; an ink sketch of Dennis the Menace and Ruff by Ron Ferdinand on an off-white 6 x 4 sheet, signed above, “Ron Ferdinand, 4–95”; and a ballpoint sketch of Archie by Goldberg on an off-white 3 x 5 card, signed below, “Stan Goldberg, 5/94.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

976. Robert Crumb. Two items signed by famed un-

derground cartoonist Robert Crumb: a color 2.5 x 7 French language bookmark featuring artwork of Crumb’s feline con artist Fritz the Cat leaning against a brick wall, signed in black ballpoint, “R. Crumb”; and a color 3.75 x 2.75 trading card from the Heroes of the Blues boxed set, No. P-3, showing Crumb artwork for the boxed set and Mississippi John Hurt, signed in black felt tip, “R. Crumb.” In overall very fine condition. Both are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

Exceptional original Robert Crumb sketch 977. Robert Crumb. Exceptional sketch of a man and woman seated at a barroom table by Robert Crumb, accomplished in ink and graphite on an off-white 5.5 x 4.75 card, signed in the lower right, “R. Crumb.” The humorous scene, numbered “10,” most likely a self-portrait of himself and his wife Aline, shows the man staring at the buxom waitress with undisguised interest as the woman blankly looks on.

In fine condition. Original artwork by Crumb of this quality is very scarce and of ever-increasing desirability. Starting Bid $200

On the release of Zap Comix— “We’re almost out of the first printing” 978. Robert Crumb. Scarce early ALS signed “Crumbs!,” one page, 8.5 x 11,

no date but circa April 1968. Letter to publisher Woody Gelman of Nostalgia Press, Inc., in full: “I’m sending you the 25 copies of Zap Comics. The bill is 25 x .15 / 125 25 / $3.75 / It’s selling really well out here. Sold 3500 copies already! We’re almost out of the first printing but will go into 2nd printing soon. Mike McInerny never got in touch with me. Should I write to him? Maybe I will. I’d love to get distribution in New York. Think we could sell a lot of copies there! My partner in this venture, one Don Donahue, is buying a multi-lith press. We have big plans! Lots of stuff in the works! Did you give a ‘Zap’ to Bob Stewart? Like to hear his opinion…Everything going well with the book. Finished front and back cover last weeks. Looks good!

By the way! Dana had a baby boy April 1st! Incredible! These are great days for me! Danie sends her love!” In very good to fine condition, with creasing and staple holes. Accompanied by Gelman’s reply, dated April 20, 1968, in part: “Congrats on the boy!! I feel like he was in our house. I’m enclosing $3.75…I showed the books (Zap) to…and Art Spiegelman—they love it.” Starting Bid $200

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979. Robert Crumb. Early and original complete comic strip, signed “R. Crumb,” on both sides of a 6.75 x 8.5 off-white lightly lined sheet, titled “A Sad Comic Strip,” dated St. Patrick’s Day 1962, starring Little Billie Bean. All twelve ‘panels’ feature Billy lying flat on his back, with thought balloons above each sketch. His thoughts read: “I am completely confused. I utterly don’t know what to do.” “Should I lay here or should I get up?” “There surely isn’t any sense in getting up, since I have no purpose, no goal, no reason for doing anything.” “My life is without meaning. All is chaos and confusion. I might as well lay here till I rot.” “What’s the use in getting up and trying to do anything? It’s all so futile. Why struggle? Why fight for survival?

It’s all for nothing.” “Maybe it wouldn’t be for nothing if there was something to believe in. Something of joy and love.” “But there isn’t. Not for me, anyway. For me there is nothing. I’ve tried in vain, struggled and strived for years and years to get love, and peace, and understanding.” “All I ever got for all the effort was frustration, heart-ache, despair, confusion. All my dreams have been shattered. Life has let me down.” “So why go on? Why go on feeling frustrated and lonely and depressed. I must come to accept my lot.” “I must accept defeat. I must give myself up to emptiness, blankness. A life without caring, without striving. A life without life. A state of vegetation.” “So I’ll lay here till my heart stops beating and life goes out of me. Till death and oblivion overtake me.”

In fine condition, with scattered light toning and soiling. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. An early and most likely unpublished example from the influential cartoonist, whose original artwork is very scarce and of ever-increasing desirability. Starting Bid $200

Hergé sketches Tintin and Snowy 981. Herge.

980. Dexter Dickinson. Impressive original color painting by science fiction artist Dexter Dickinson, entitled ‘Crossing,’ accomplished in acrylic on a 14.5 x 18.5 sheet of artist board.

The painting depicts a large spacecraft zooming across a desolate alien planet, with the background showing mountains and clouds below heavens filled with planets and other celestial bodies. Signed in the lower left by Dickinson, who dates the painting to 1987.

Framed without glass to a slightly larger size.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Signed book: Tintin et les Picaros. Belgium: Casterman, 1976.

Hardcover, 9 x 12, 62 pages. Signed and inscribed opposite the title page in black felt tip, “A Giorgio et Francesco Serafini, avec l’amical souvenir de Hergé, 19.5.76,” adding a wonderful sketch of Tintin and his dog Snowy. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “’Tintin et les Picaros’ was autographed by Hergé to my brother Francesco and myself. We met Hergé at the house of a common friend in Brussels, Belgium. I was 14. Both my family and Hergé we used to leave our cats with that person…during our summer holidays.” Starting Bid $200

982. Nick Jainschigg. Brilliant

original concept painting by artist Nick Jainschigg entitled ‘Paper Virus,’ created for the science fiction and fantasy magazine Analog Science Fiction and Fact. Accomplished in graphite, ink, and acrylic on a 19.5 x 14 sheet of artist board, the surreal artwork depicts a man seated at a desk in deep contemplation, with the background dominated by a large satellite as it approaches a nearby star. Reverse of artist board annotated in black felt tip, “Paper Virus, Analog, Nicholas Jainschigg, 116 Kent St., Brooklyn NY 11222, 718 383 8418.” In fine condition. Jainschigg provided the interior illustration for ‘Paper Virus,’ a novelette by Joe Martino published in the Mid-December 1993 issue of Analog. Starting Bid $200

983. Hank Ketcham. Won-

derful original felt tip sketch of Dennis the Menace by Hank Ketcham, depicting the Mitchell’s trouble-prone child with a glowing halo over his head, accomplished in black and colored felt tip on an offwhite 8.25 x 11 sheet, signed and inscribed below, “For Mother Mandy! Hank Ketcham, 10-10-94.” In very good to fine condition, with some light scuffing and edge creasing. Starting Bid $200

984. Dean Morrissey. Vividly realized original color painting by artist Dean Morrissey for the cover of Elf Defense, a 1988 fantasy novel by Esther M. Friesner. Accomplished in oil on 23.75 x 29.75 canvas, this highly impressive photorealistic painting depicts a bearded elf standing on his desk and admiring a small golden object in his hand, with the office setting featuring a spindle, telephone, bookcase, strewn papers, and a Time magazine with the elf pictured on the front cover.

Signed in the lower right by Morrissey, who dates the painting to August 1987. Framed without glass to a slightly larger size.

In fine condition. Accompanied a first edition paperback of Elf Defense by Esther M. Friesner. Starting Bid $200

985. Omar Rayyan. Beautifully unusual original color painting by acclaimed fantasy artist Omar Rayyan, accomplished in graphite and watercolor on an 11 x 14 sheet of artist paper, signed in the lower right by Rayyan, who dates the artwork to 1989. The painting depicts a bespectacled houndlike creature with antlers, six legs, tiger-like stripes, and a spike-tipped tail. The sheet is affixed to a same-size cardstock mount. In fine condition, with light dampstaining to the bottom. A magnificent beast from the talented Rayyan, whose ‘old world’ style artwork has been published in a wide array of children’s books, in addition to the immensely popular Magic: The Gathering card game. Starting Bid $200

986. Barclay Shaw. Out-

standing original color painting by fantasy and science fiction artist Barclay Shaw for the cover of Agents of Insight, a 1986 science fiction novel written by Steven Klaper. Accomplished in oil on a 16.25 x 27.25 sheet of artist board, the painting depicts a psi-spy agent with raised pistol, his futuristic vehicle parked in front of a crumbling building, spires of bare trees, and a large full moon and star-speckled night sky. Signed in the lower right

by Shaw. Framed without glass to a slightly larger size. In fine condition. Accompanied by a first edition paperback of Agents of Insight. Starting Bid $200

987. Ron Walotsky. Impres-

sive original color painting by science fiction and fantasy artist Ron Walotsky, entitled ‘Man on Fire,’ accomplished in acrylic on a 12 x 12 sheet of artist board. The painting depicts a bizarre scene of a large man engulfed in flame hurriedly running down a futuristic city street, with the buildings and vehicles in his wake all on fire. Signed in the lower left by the artist, who dates the painting to 1995.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own.

Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form.

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

Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable.

In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Warranties:

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog.

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

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

Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

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

RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

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

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