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General Washington

discharges a meritorious soldier of the

“General Hazen’s Regiment” in 1783, while awaiting confirmation of “the Ratification of the definitive Treaty of Peace”

1. George Washington Signed Revolutionary War Discharge Certificate (1783). Important Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 8.5 x 10, June 30, 1783. Continental Army military discharge headed “By His Excellency George Washington, Esq., General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America.” In part: “These are to certify that the Bearer hereof Jean Baptiste Dupere, Soldier of the United States of America in General Hazen’s Regiment, having faithfully served in the United States five years and six months, and being inlisted for the War only, is hereby Discharged from the American Army.” Signed at the conclusion in ink by General George Washington, and countersigned below by Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. On the reverse is a statement noting that the certificate “shall not avail the Bearer as a Discharge, until the Ratification of the definitive Treaty of Peace,” and that he is to be considered on furlough until that time. In very good condition, with toning and soiling, foxing, and small areas of paper loss to the reinforced folds.

Jean Baptiste Dupere served for over five years in a Continental Army regiment commanded by Moses Hazen, known as the ‘2nd Canadian’ or ‘Congress’ Own.’ It was raised in the province of Quebec for service with the American Continental Army and saw action at Staten Island, Brandywine, Germantown, and the Siege of Yorktown. After the war, Dupere would be honored with the ‘Badge of Merit’ for his five years of faithful service. The ‘Badge of Merit’ was awarded to soldiers for meritorious action, ‘not only instances of unusual gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service in any way.’ The heart-shaped badge was the earliest standard US Armed Forces award.

As commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, General Washington took it upon himself to organize and train his soldiers. By war’s end, this highly disciplined and hands-on approach carried over into Washington insisting on signing every discharge certificate personally. According to Charles Hamilton’s, ‘Collecting Autographs and Manuscripts,’ Washington said: ‘These soldiers have fought long and hard. I wish to sign the discharge for each man, so that he will leave the army knowing that I appreciate his work and that I have personally looked upon his name and testified to his honorable conduct.’ Starting Bid $1000

Circa 1776 envelope panel containing 16 words in the hand of George Washington

2. George Washington Hand-Addressed Envelope Panel. Extremely desirable envelope panel addressed entirely in the hand of George Washington, 6.25 x 3, no date but circa 1776, in full: “To the Hon. Ab’m Yates Esq’r, Presid’t of the Congress of the State of New York.” Affixed to a slightly larger sheet which bears a notation on the reverse by autograph dealer Walter R. Benjamin certifying the authenticity of the piece. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Accompanied by an engraved portrait with facsimile signature and a one-page ALS from Abraham Yates, signed “Abm. Yates, Jr.,” June 1, 1788, which contains “notes that I made this morning in Congress.” Abraham Yates became president of the New York Congress on August 28, 1776, and served in that role for only a month, presumably dating this piece to that historic year. Starting Bid $500

Rare 1808 presidential autograph letter by Thomas Jefferson, seeking to unite the nation with “the Western road”—

the first federally funded highway

3. Thomas Jefferson Autograph Letter Signed as President on “the Western road” - The First Federally Funded Highway. Historically significant ALS as president signed “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, August 6, 1808. Handwritten letter to Messrs. Kerr, Moore & Williams, commissioners of the Western Road. In part: “It has been represented to me on behalf of the inhabitants of the town of Washington in Pensylv’a, that by a survey at their expence, it is found that the Western road, if carried through their town, to Wheeling, would be but a mile longer, would pass through better ground, & be made at less expence; and if carried to Short creek, instead of Wheeling, the difference of distance would still be less. The principal object of this road is a communication directly Westwardly. If however, inconsiderable deflections from this course will benefit particular places and better accommodate travellers, these are circumstances to be taken into consideration. I have therefore to desire that, having a regard to the funds which remain, you make as good an examination, as they will admit, of the best route through Washington to Wheeling, & also to Short creek or any other point on the river, offering a more advantageous route towards Chillicothe & Cincinnati, & that you report to me the material facts, with your opinions, for consideration.” In fine condition.

Like Washington before him, one of Jefferson’s major concerns was strengthening the union between the growing American settlements on the far side of the Alleghenies and the east-

ern seaboard states, both commercially and politically. While Washington made progress toward that goal via waterways with the privately financed Patowmack Canal, Jefferson was committed to constructing a public road. The ‘Cumberland Road,’ later called the ‘National Road,’ was authorized by Congress in 1806, and Jefferson articulated its necessity in his annual message, saying that ‘new channels of communication will be opened between the states; the lines of separation will disappear, their interests will be identified, and their union cemented by new and indissoluble ties.’

The same year, Jefferson allocated $30,000 for the survey to which he refers in this letter, articulating that “the principal object of this road is a communication directly Westwardly.” Construction would not begin until after his presidency in 1811, and after an interruption from the War of 1812, the route to Wheeling was completed in 1818. Over the next few years, the road was extended through Ohio, Indianapolis, St. Louis, and eventually to Kansas City and Denver. It ultimately became the first federally funded road and was fondly called the ‘main street of America.’ Today the original route is largely followed by US Highway 40. According to ABPC, this is the only Jefferson letter discussing the national road to appear at auction in the last 40 years. A remarkable, significant letter regarding one of the key accomplishments of his administration. Starting Bid $5000

The pivotal framer declines to opine on “numerous amendments wch you think are required by the Constitution of the U.S.”

4. James Madison Autograph Letter Signed on US Constitution. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, February 5, 1833. Handwritten letter to “Mr. Griffith,” in part: “I have rec’d your letter..inclosing a sketch of numerous amendments wch you think are required by the Constitution of the U.S. I am duly sensible to the respect you manifest for my opinions on such subjects. But mere opinions without a full view of the reasons for them, could be of little value, and this is a task wch in my enfeebled condition & in the midst of other demands on the scanty remnant of my time, I cannot undertake. I am

now within a few weeks of my eighty third year, and have for many months been confined to my house & a great part of the time to my bed, by a chronic & latterly an acute disease… This explanation will I am sure satisfy you.” In fine condition, with some trivial edge loss, and toning from prior display. A scarce and important handwritten letter by the ‘Father of the Constitution,’ whose wisdom and political advice continued to be sought well into his old age. That Madison should mention the famous document in any context is remarkable. Starting Bid $1000

5. James Madison and James Monroe Document Signed as President and Secretary of State. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of state, one page, 14.5 x 8, March 3, 1812. President Madison grants John H. Bainton of Philadelphia a parcel of “the lands directed to be sold at Steubenville.” Neatly signed at the conclusion in ink by President James Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Archivally matted and framed with two portraits to an overall size of 19.5 x 18.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Secretary of State Monroe issues important War of 1812 instructions for engaging the enemy on the high seas

6. James Monroe Document Signed as Secretary of State, Giving Instructions for Engaging the Enemy. Partly-printed DS as Secretary of State, signed “Jas. Monroe,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.75, June 26, 1812. Important privateering document issued at the beginning of the War of 1812, containing “Instructions for the Private Armed Vessels of the United States.” The first sheet features the printed “Act concerning Letters of Marque, Prizes and Prize Goods,” and the second has instructions to privateers. In part: “The high seas, referred to in your commission, you will understand, generally, to extend to low water mark…You are to pay the strictest regard to the rights of neutral powers, and the usages of civilized nations… Towards enemy vessels and their crews, you are to proceed, in exercising the rights of war, with all the justice and humanity which characterise the nation of which you are members…The master and one or more of the principal persons belonging to captured vessels, are to be sent, as soon after the capture as may be, to the judge or judges of the proper court in the United States.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by Secretary of State James Monroe. In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining, and archival repairs to tears and fold splits. Starting Bid $500

President Monroe appoints “Francis S. Key” as a midshipman in the US Navy

7. James Monroe Document Signed as President, Appointing “Francis S. Key” as Midshipman. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.25 x 8.25, May 15, 1823. President Monroe appoints “Francis S. Key” as “a Midshipman in the Navy of the United States.” Neatly signed at the conclusion in ink by President James Monroe, and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Samuel L. Southard. In fine condition. According to the Naval Register, Francis S. Key, a citizen of the District of Columbia, was assigned to the West India squadron in 1825, and served aboard the Sloop Warren in 1827. An interesting document boasting an iconic name—perhaps a relation of Maryland lawyer, author, and poet Francis Scott Key, famed as the author of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner.’ Starting Bid $200

Adams investigates payment for

“services alleged to have been rendered by the Schooner Rubicon” during the Second

Seminole War

9. John Quincy Adams Autograph Letter Signed, Relating to the Loss of a Troop Transport Ship in the Second Seminole War. ALS signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, February 24, 1838. Handwritten letter to James Collier of Cohasset, Massachusetts, regarding a claim made on the War Department. In part: “I have submitted your Letter of the 6th inst. to the consideration of the Secretary of War, and have received an answer from him enclosing a report from the acting Quartermaster General T. Cross of the following report: ‘In reply to the Letter of Mr. James Collier referred to me by the War Department a few days since I have the honour to state that this office possesses no information whatever in relation to the loss of the ship Charles Wharton or the services alleged to have been rendered by the Schooner Rubicon. It appears however, by Mr. Collier’s own admission, that the Quarter Master at Tampa Bay, paid the captain of the Rubicon six hundred dollars, which it is a fair presumption of the value of his services.’ The fair presumptions of the Quarter Master General may doubtless be rebutted by positive testimony. If you have any such, I shall be happy to give any assistance in my power to exhibit the same before the proper department.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, overall staining, and complete backing. Starting Bid $200

With the President’s support, Adams recommends an officer for a vacancy

10. John Quincy Adams Autograph

Letter Signed as Secretary of State. ALS as Secretary of State, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 8 x 10, August 20, 1818. Handwritten letter to General George Gibson, recommending John Mitchell for a vacancy. In part: “Mr. John Mitchell, late Consul of the United States at the Island of Martinique, is desirous of obtaining any vacant office in your Department. Mr. Mitchell’s conduct has been so far as known to me that of a vigilant, industrious and faithful public officer and as such I take the liberty of recommending him. The President is well acquainted with Mr. Mitchell’s character and services and has expressed himself favorably disposed toward him.” In fine condition, with archival reinforcement along the inner hinge, and some light toning to the lower fold and the left edge. Starting Bid $200

11. John Quincy Adams Signed Free Frank to His Nephew. Free-franked mailing panel, 4.5 x 3, addressed in the hand of John Quincy Adams to his nephew, “Lieut’t Thomas B. Adams, Fort Brooke, Tampa Bay, Florida,” and franked in the upper right, “J. Q. Adams.” Postmarked at Washington on October 11th, with a notation to left edge dating the year to 1837. In fine condition. Thomas Boylston Adams, Jr. was the third child of Thomas Boylston Adams, the younger brother of John Quincy Adams, and the grandson of President John Adams. A lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Adams, Jr., died from a fever in Fort Dade, Florida, on December 11, 1837. Starting Bid $200

John Quincy Adams weighs on on the prospects of Europe after the War of 1812:

“Europe is passively submitting to be reshackled with the manacles of feudal and papal tyranny—she has burst asunder the adamantine chains of Buonaparte, to be pinioned by the rags and tatters of Monkery and Popery”

8. John Quincy Adams Autograph Letter Signed on War of 1812: “Europe is passively submitting to be reshackled with the manacles of feudal and papal tyranny”. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, April 14, 1816. Lengthy handwritten letter to Samuel Dexter, who had been Secretary of War and Secretary of the Treasury during the administration of John Quincy Adams’ father, John Adams. In this intimate and personal letter, Adams offers his view on the War of 1812, its effects on American and European character, opposition to the war efforts, his negotiations to end the war, and the future of Europe. During this period, Adams was serving as United States Minister to the United Kingdom, and had been a part of the American delegation that negotiated the end to the War of 1812.

In part: “Nothing could be more gratifying to me than your obliging suffrage to the usefulness of my services since my present residence in Europe…My path of duty has been clear. Whatever success has attended it must be attributed, first to a wiser disposer of human affairs, than any of us; secondly, to the glorious energy of our countrymen, upon the ocean and upon the Land—An energy, which neither our foreign enemy, nor those ‘Wise Men of the East,’ who built their system of politics upon contempt for the American character, had taken

into their account—thirdly to the wisdom, moderation, and pure patriotism of the President, Congress and Government of the United States, who commenced and prosecuted the War, and authorized, the conclusion of the Peace, upon principles founded in the honour, independence, and real welfare of the Union...

The Prospects of Europe, are not more propitious to the Freedom and happiness of its inhabitants, than they have been for the past thirty years—Europe has escaped from servitude to France, but it yet remains for France to escape from servitude to Europe. In shaking off the fetters of a French Military Despotism, Europe is passively submitting to be reshackled with the manacles of feudal and papal tyranny—she has burst asunder the adamantine chains of Buonaparte, to be pinioned by the rags and tatters of Monkery and Popery. She has cast up the Coda of Napoleon, and returned to her own vomit of Jesuits, Inquisitions, and Legitimacy, or Divine Right. With this state of things it is impossible that Europe should be long contented.” In fine condition. A long and important handwritten letter by John Quincy Adams, who would return to the United States one year later to assume the role of Secretary of State in Madison’s administration. Starting Bid $2500

12. Martin Van Buren Signed Check. The Bank of Kinderhook check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Van Buren, “M. Van Buren,” payable to Mr. G. for $5, November 2, 1860. In fine condition, with a smudge to the date, and minor loss to the bottom edge. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $200

Van Buren and other New York officials certify the election of DeWitt Clinton as governor

13. Martin Van Buren Document Signed, Certifying the Election of Governor DeWitt Clinton. Manuscript DS, signed “M. V. Buren Att’y Gen’l,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, June 6, 1817. State of New York document certifying the election of DeWitt Clinton as governor. In part: “We the Secretary, Attorney General, Comptroller and Treasurer of said State upon the canvass and estimate of the votes given at the last Election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor returned to the Secretary’s office agreeable to Law, do, determine, declare and certify DeWitt Clinton was, by the greatest number of votes given at the said Election, duly elected Governor and John Tayler by the greatest number of votes duly elected Lieutenant Governor of said State.” Neatly signed at the conclusion in ink by Secretary Charles D. Cooper, Attorney General Martin Van Buren, Comptroller Archibald McIntyre, and Treasurer Gerrit L. Dox. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

John Tyler seeks his Senate resolutions “on the subject of abolishing slavery in the District”

14. John Tyler Autograph Letter Signed on the Abolition of Slavery in Washington, D.C.. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, August 20, 1836. Handwritten letter to Secretary of the Senate Walter Lowrie, in part: “Will you do me the favour with as little delay as possible to have copied and forwarded me the resolutions offered by myself to the Senate last winter on the subject of abolishing slavery in the District. A loose sheet of the journal would be better than a copy.” In fine condition.

Following his 1831 election to Congress, former president John Quincy Adams initiated an extensive petition campaign in protest of the continuation of slavery in Washington, D.C. As chair of the Committee on the District of Columbia, Tyler was shocked and outraged when northern abolitionists launched their campaign for the exclusion of slavery from the district. In 1835, Tyler offered a resolution arguing that abolishing slavery in Washington ‘without the consent of the owners, would be unjust and despotic, and in violation of the Constitution of the United States.’ At the time of the present letter, Tyler had resigned from Congress and was vying for the vice presidency as a Whig in the 1836 election: in the aftermath of the Nat Turner’s Rebellion and other events, slavery emerged as an increasingly prominent political issue, and the Whigs opposed federal intervention into the issue of slavery. Starting Bid $200

15. James K. Polk Autograph Letter Signed as President. ALS as president, one page, 8 x 10, April 8, 1847. Handwritten letter of introduction for a noted American clergyman, in full: “Having been informed that the Rev’d Henry M. Field of St. Louis, Missouri is about to leave the United States, to make a tour through Europe…I commend him as such to the favorable consideration and attention to the Diplomatic & Consular agents of the United States — and all other American citizens with whom he may meet, during his absence from his country.” In very good to fine condition, with an area of paper loss to the upper left corner repaired and reinforced by complete professional silking on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

President Polk commissions an assistant surgeon in the US Navy

16. James K. Polk Document Signed as President. Partlyprinted vellum DS as president, one page, 15 x 17.75, November 7, 1846. President Polk appoints James Hamilton as “an Assistant Surgeon in the Navy.” Neatly signed at the conclusion in ink by President James K. Polk, and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy John Y. Mason. The white paper seal affixed at the bottom remains intact. In fine condition.

James Hamilton (ca. 1826-1854) served on at least four different ships during his exciting 12-year career in the U.S. Navy, which was cut short by his death at sea. He served on the USS Preble, the frigate Potomac (part of Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s siege and bombardment of Vera Cruz), the steamer Mississippi, and the USS Susquehanna, which was part of Perry’s famous expedition to Japan to force trade with the U.S. Starting Bid $200

Fillmore declines to opine the Missouri Compromise, which would be declared unconstitutional in the Dred Scott case

17. Millard Fillmore Autograph Letter Signed on the Missouri Compromise and Dred Scott Case. ALS, one page, 5 x 7.75, February 25, 1857. Handwritten letter to E. H. Wade, in part: “I have your letter desiring to know whether in my opinion the ‘Missouri Compromise was constitutional or not.’ I understand this question is now pending before the Supreme Court of the United States, where it has been ably argued and will soon be decided. Under such circumstances it would be arrogance in me to assume to give an opinion. My duty is to submit to that decision as the last appeal known to our Constitution.” In fine condition. As president, Millard Fillmore had been instrumental in passing the Compromise of 1850, which defused tensions between north and south and led to a brief truce in the battle over the expansion of slavery. Central to the Compromise of 1850 was the ‘Missouri Compromise,’ enacted in 1820, which admitted Missouri as a slave state, Maine as a free state, and declared a policy of prohibiting slavery in the remaining Louisiana Purchase lands north of the 36°30? parallel. The Compromise of 1850 also carried the controversial Fugitive Slave Act, which required that all escaped slaves, upon capture, be returned under penalty of law. In 1857, the hot-button subject came to a head in the landmark Dred Scott v. Sandford case, argued before the Supreme Court from February 11–14, 1856, reargued December 15–18, 1856, and decided on March 6, 1857—just nine days after Fillmore’s letter. The Court held that the Constitution did not extend the rights of citizenship to those of black African descent, and declared the Missouri Compromise of 1820 as unconstitutional. The disastrous decision dramatically inflamed tensions leading to the Civil War; Charles Evans Hughes, a future chief justice, called the Dred Scott decision the Court’s ‘greatest self-inflicted wound.’ Starting Bid $200

“If the appointment within requested can be consistently made, I shall really be very glad”—President Lincoln encourages the commission of a cabinet member’s son

18. Abraham Lincoln Autograph Endorsement Signed as President - PSA GEM MT 10. Exceptional Civil War-dated autograph endorsement signed as president, “A. Lincoln,” one page, 2.75 x 2.75, October 10, 1863. Lincoln’s brief handwritten message: “If the appointment within requested can be consistently made, I shall really be very glad.” In fine condition. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/ DNA as “GEM MT 10.”

Accompanied by the original letter from which this endorsement was excised: an LS from William H. Seward as Secretary of State, one page, 4.75 x 7.75, Department of State letterhead. The letter, sent to Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles, in full: “Permit me to introduce you to Mr. Francis H. Harrington, son of the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, and to warmly recommend his application for a position in the Marine Corps.” Starting Bid $1000

“Surgeon General please examine this man with reference to his physical ability”— handwritten note from President Lincoln to a physician that would try to save his life

19. Abraham Lincoln Autograph Noted Signed as President to Surgeon General Joseph Barnes (1865) - PSA NM-MT 8. Civil War-dated ANS signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 2.75 x 2.25, January 7, 1865. Handwritten note President Lincoln to Surgeon General Joseph Barnes, in full, “Surgeon General please examine this man with reference to his physical ability.” In fine condition. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “NM-MT 8.”

A fascinating note from Lincoln dating to the closing months of the American Civil War. The recipient, Joseph Barnes, was one of a handful of physicians present at the deathbed of President Lincoln. Barnes also treated Secretary of State William H. Seward, who survived an assassination attempt made by John Wilkes Booth associate and fellow Confederate conspirator Lewis Powell. Barnes also oversaw the autopsy of Abraham Lincoln the morning after on April 15, 1865. Starting Bid $1000

President

Lincoln approves a sawmill to be established in Jacksonville, Florida, countersigned by the Commanding General of the Department of the South and eight Massachusetts politicians including Charles Sumner, Oakes Ames, and Henry Wilson

20. Abraham Lincoln

Autograph Endorsement

Signed as President (1864) - Approving a Sawmill for Jacksonville, Florida. Civil War-dated handwritten endorsement signed as president, “I fully approve, subject the discretion and control of the commanding general, A. Lincoln, March 26, 1864,” on the reverse of a letter sent to the president by Francis H. Underwood, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, March 25, 1864. The letter reads, in part: “I desire to obtain permission to set up a sawmill at Jacksonville, Florida, with a view of promoting emigration to that state.” Endorsed on the second integral page by seven politicians: Massachusetts Congressmen George S. Boutwell (eventual Secretary of the Treasury), Daniel W. Gooch, John D. Baldwin, John B. Alley, Thomas D. Eliot, and Oakes Ames, and by Utah Congressman William Henry Hooper. On the reverse, which bears the Lincoln endorsement, are additional approvals by Massachusetts Senators Charles Sumner and Henry Wilson (future vice president under U. S. Grant), and Major General Quincy Adams Gillmore, the commander of the Department of the South. In fine condition. Accompanied by a period carte-de-visite photograph of an engraved portrait of Lincoln. Starting Bid $1000

Desirable Civil War-dated commission signed by Abraham Lincoln for a “Chief Engineer in the Navy”

21. Abraham Lincoln Civil War-Dated Document

Signed as President for a “Chief Engineer in the Navy”. Civil War–dated partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 19, December 21, 1864. President Lincoln appoints James W. Whittaker as “a Chief Engineer in the Navy.”

Signed at the conclusion in ink by President Abraham Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles. The orange seal affixed at the bottom remains intact. In very good condition, with small areas of loss along the toned folds, some sticky mounting residue on the back, and skipping and fading to parts of Welles’ and Lincoln’s signatures. Starting Bid $1000

Military portrait photo of “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U.S.A.”

23. U. S. Grant Signed Photograph. Scarce 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portrait photo of Grant in his military uniform, one hand in a pocket and the other holding the end of his coat’s lapel, signed in the lower border in black ink, “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U.S.A.” Published by F. Gutekunst of Philadelphia. In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges. Encapsulated in a Beckett authentication holder. The three-quarter-length standing image of Grant in military uniform was taken by Frederick Gutekunst, a Philadelphia photographer, not long after the assassination of President Lincoln, who promoted Grant to the rank of lieutenant general and commander of all Union forces on March 10, 1864; Grant held the position until 1869 when he took office as president. Starting Bid $300

24. U. S. Grant Civil War-Dated Letter Signed During the Vicksburg Campaign, Sent to Wisconsin Gov. Edward P. Salomon. Civil War-dated LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, April 14, 1863. Letter to war-time Wisconsin Governor Edward P. Salomon regarding 14th Wisconsin Infantry Private Isaiah R. Idell, at the time a patient in the Union’s Mound City Army Hospital near Cairo, Illinois, sent from Grant’s headquarters at Milliken’s Bend, Louisiana, during the early stages of the Vicksburg campaign. In part: “I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication addressed to Maj. Gen. [Samuel] Curtis under date of March 16, and by him referred to me, in reference to the Descriptive list of Private Idell, 14th Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers, and to inform you in reply that I have caused the matter to be investigated, and have this day forwarded to Private Idell at Mound City Hospital, his Descriptive Roll and Account of Pay and Clothing, together with your letter on the subject.” In fine condition, with light toning to the edges and folds. Private Idell would be discharged due to disability on September 12, 1863. Starting Bid $200

While occupying Vicksburg,

Grant

oversees the export of

Southern cotton

“in conformity with Gen. Orders No. 57”

26. U. S. Grant Civil War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed, Authorizing a Cotton Shipment from Mississippi. Civil War–dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Maj. Gen.,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, October 6, 1863. Handwritten letter to “Mr. Montrose,” sent from his headquarters at Vicksburg, in part: “The gentlemen with Gen. Stewart, the bearer of this, have all shipped cotton, on the Steamer Empress from Natchez, Miss. in conformity with Gen. Orders No. 57…and were stopped at the mouth of Red River by the Navy. I have written to the Naval Commander at that place, enclosing a copy of the order referred to and presume with this the Empress will be permitted to pass. However for further security I have to request that you issue Treasury passes in addition to the authority already granted.” In very good to fine condition, with irregularly trimmed edges, affecting a couple of words in the text. Starting Bid $200

President Grant appoints a Vermont postmaster “at Springfield in the County of Windsor”

27. U. S. Grant Document Signed as President. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.5 x 14, April 29, 1874. President Grant appoints Loren B. Hurd as “Postmaster at Springfield in the County of Windsor, State of Vermont.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by U.S. Grant and countersigned by Postmaster General John A. J. Creswell. The dark orange Post Office Department seal remains affixed to the lower left. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

President Grant offers his condolences to “the Grand Duke of Baden”

28. U. S. Grant Document Signed as PresidentSending a Letter of Condolence to the Grand Duke of Baden. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, October 29, 1869. President Grant directs the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to “the envelope of a ceremonial letter of condolence addressed to His Royal Highness the Grand Duke of Baden.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by U. S. Grant. The document is affixed by its left edge inside a presentation folder. In fine condition, with faint toning to the folds and edges. Starting Bid $200

President Grant seeks a recommendation from his Attorney General: “You are well acquainted with the Bar in that Circuit, and its wants, and can no doubt suggest the right man for the place”

29. U. S. Grant Autograph Letter Signed as President to Attorney General Edwards Pierrepont. ALS as president, two pages, 4.75 x 8.75, September 21, 1875. Handwritten letter to “Hon. Edwards Pierrepont, Atty. Gen.,” in part: “While in Utica Judge Hunt spoke to me of the importance of appointing a successor to Judge Woodruff at as early a day as practicable on account of the great amount of business before his court. I do not know of any lawyer in the circuit to whom to tender the position unless it should be Senator Edmunds, and he I should dislike to see leave the Senate. But you are well acquainted with the Bar in that Circuit, and its wants, and can no doubt suggest the right man for the place. If you will send me a commission therefore to St. Louis, so as to reach me there between the 24th & 28th, either filled up or the name blank, with suggestion as to the best man I will sign and return it.” Handsomely double-matted and framed with a carte-de-visite portrait of Grant in uniform to an overall size of 21.75 x 15.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

As Secretary of War ad interim, Grant informs a Civil War veteran

of a promotion “for meritorious services during the War”

30. U. S. Grant Document Signed as Secretary of War. Partly-printed LS signed “U. S. Grant,” one page, 8 x 10.25, War Department letterhead, August 14, 1867. As Secretary of War ad interim, Ulysses S. Grant informs Asa P. Blunt “that the President of the United States has appointed you for meritorious services during the War, a Colonel, by Brevet.” Boldly and prominently signed at the conclusion by Grant. In fine condition.

In August 1867, bypassing the Tenure of Office Act, Johnson discharged Secretary of War Edwin Stanton without Senate approval and appointed U. S. Grant as ad interim Secretary of War. Grant initially recommended against dismissing Stanton, but ultimately accepted the position as he did not want the Army to fall under a conservative appointee. In December 1867, Congress voted for Stanton to remain in the post, and Grant opted to resign rather than become involved in a messy political battle. The controversy would ultimately lead to Johnson’s impeachment in 1868. Given Grant’s short tenure as Secretary of War ad interim—a span of just over five months—documents signed in that capacity are quite scarce. Starting Bid $200

President Grant forwards

“a letter addressed to Queen Victoria,” assuring her of the new American envoy to Great Britain

32. U. S. Grant Document Signed as President, Informing Queen Victoria of the New United States Minister to Great Britain. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8.5 x 11.25, January 5, 1871. President Grant directs the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to “an envelope containing a letter addressed to Queen Victoria — (Credence of Mr. R. C. Schenck).” Signed crisply at the conclusion by U. S. Grant. In fine condition.

This document pertains to the appointment of Ohio Congressman Robert C. Schenck (1809–1890) as the new United States Minister to Great Britain, in which capacity he served from June 23, 1871, to March 3, 1876. A Union major general who was present at both battles of Bull Run and who took part in Jackson’s Valley Campaign of 1862, Schenck served two separate multi-term stints in the U.S. House of Representatives before accepting this diplomatic commission. Starting Bid $200

In the closing days of the Civil War, U. S. Grant directs Maj. Gen. Halleck to “put Steele in command of the new Corps formed which properly should be numbered 13th and A. J. Smith’s 16th”

33. U. S. Grant Autograph Letter Signed, Sent to Maj. Gen. Henry Halleck (March 2, 1865). Scarce Civil War-dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen.,” one page, 7.5 x 5.25, Head Quarters Armies of the United States letterhead, March 2, 1865. Addressed from City Point, Virginia, headquarters of the Union Army during the siege of Petersburg, a handwritten letter to Major General Henry Halleck, in full: “I think orders should go to [Edward] Canby to put [Frederick] Steele in command of the new Corps formed which properly should be numbered 13th and A. J. [Andrew Jackson] Smith’s 16th.” Archivally double-matted and framed with a carte-de-visite portrait of the four-star general to an overall size of 12.75 x 16.5. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

34. U. S. Grant Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs. John Rawlins. ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 7.5, no date. Handwritten letter to “Mrs. Rawlins,” the wife of his Secretary of War John Aaron Rawlins, who had served as Grant’s aide-de-camp during the Civil War. In full: “Enclosed I return deed of property to be recorded, and checks for amount stipulated as first payment on it. I have ordered your furniture from Washington and when I go there I will send you all accumulated interest. I think you may be able to pay five hundred of the outstanding debt now. Hoping you will be very happy in your new home.” In fine condition, with some small stains to the signed page. Starting Bid $200

35. U. S. Grant Document Signed as President. Partlyprinted vellum DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 19.5, August 15, 1876. President Grant appoints Joseph B. Porter as “a Surgeon in the Navy…of the grade of Lieutenant Commander in the Navy, to have relative rank as provided by law.” Neatly signed at the conclusion in ink by President Ulysses S. Grant, and countersigned by Acting Secretary of the Navy Daniel Ammen. The blue seal affixed at the bottom remains mostly intact. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and slightly irregular ink adhesion. Starting Bid $200

37. U. S. Grant: Union Army Ration Return Document (1864). Civil War-dated partly printed document, one page, 11 x 6.75, May 1864. A Union Army “Ration Return” document annotated at the top “Employees in QMD, Hd Qts Lieut Genl. U. S. Grant,” which lists the station as “Culpeper, Va.,” the total of men (“13”), days (“2”), and rations (“26”), which includes pork, flour, coffee, sugar, soap, salt, and pepper. An unknown hand has signed at the conclusion on behalf of Assistant Adjutant Generals Ely S. Parker and H. W. Jones. In fine condition, with light toning along the folds. Starting Bid $200

Union leaders Grant and Sheridan celebrate at the Willard Hotel following the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis

38. U. S. Grant and Philip H. Sheridan Signed Menu from Willard’s Hotel - Dated to the Capture of Jefferson Davis. Historical daily menu from the prestigious Willard’s Hotel in Washington, D.C., dated Wednesday, May 10, 1865, measuring 9.75 x 7.75 open, signed inside in black ink and fountain pen, “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U.S.A.” and “Phil. H. Sheridan, Maj. Genl., U.S.A.” Archivally double-matted and framed with an engraved plaque to an overall size of 16 x 16; window to frame backing reveals the front of the menu. In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

A magnificent piece of American history — originating from one of Washington’s most fabled establishments, signed by two of the Union’s foremost military officers, dating to the very day that Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured. This remarkable menu was obtained by the father of New York journalist Edward Page Mitchell, who was with his father in the Willard Hotel when the signatures were obtained. Incredibly, Mitchell documented the entire event in his 1924 book Memoirs of an Editor: Fifty Years of American Journalism. His story can be read in our online description. Starting Bid $200

39. U. S. Grant and Robert E. Lee (2) Photographs. Two original 2.5 x 4 cartede-visite photographs of historic Union and Confederate Generals U. S. Grant and Robert E. Lee. Both feature engraved portraits of the Civil War military figures, with the Lee example published by C. D. Fredericks & Co. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

41. James A. Garfield Signature as President. Bold ink signature as president, “James A. Garfield, April 13, 1881,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 slip. Handsomely double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 11 x 16. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

William McKinley is “admitted to practice as an Attorney and Counsellor at Law, in the several Courts of Record of the State of Ohio”

42. William McKinley: State of Ohio Document Granting Permission to Practice Law (1867). Partly-printed document signed by a court clerk, “Edward Spear, Jr.,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, April 16, 1867. Document headed “The State of Ohio, Trumbull County,” granting future President William McKinley Jr. permission to practice law, in part: “Be it Remembered, That at a Term of the District Court, began and held at the Court House, in the town of Warren, in and for said County, on the 15th day of April, Anno Domini eighteen hundred and 67, Wm. McKinley Jr. Esquire, was examined by sundry persons, learned in the law, and appointed by the Court for that purpose, and found qualified to practice as as Attorney and Counsellor at Law: He thereupon appeared in open Court, and was duly sworn to support the Constitution of the United States, and also the Constitution of the State of Ohio…Whereupon it was ordered by the Court, that the said Wm. McKinley Jr. Esquire, be admitted to practice as an Attorney and Counsellor at Law, in the several Courts of Record of the State of Ohio.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Noteworthy letter from President Roosevelt, drumming up African American support for William Taft,

commenting on his “action in the Brownsville matter”

43. Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed as President on “the Brownsville matter,” Cautioning the Importance of Providing “justice to the decent colored man”. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 18, 1908. Letter to noted New Orleans businessman and merchant Pearl Wight, in part: “It is not in my province in any way to dictate, but I am very sorry that it is not possible for you to send any colored man from Louisiana. I did my best to get New York State to send a colored man as a delegate at large, and succeeded in having him sent as an alternate at large. The very considerations which make me set my face like flint against white and black demagogs who attack me for my action in the Brownsville matter, make me feel that we should be scrupulously careful to do justice to the decent colored man.” In fine condition, with light soiling and a few small stains. A fascinating letter from President Roosevelt that finds him seeking African American support for presidential hopeful William H. Taft before the Republican National Convention, and referencing “the Brownsville matter,” an incident of racial discrimination that resulted in one of Roosevelt’s most glaring mistakes as president. Starting Bid $300

Wilson responds to German accusations of non-neutrality as World War I

builds, focusing on

“the question of the sale and exportation of arms by citizens of the United States to the enemies of Germany”

45. Woodrow Wilson Hand-Corrected Typed Letter Draft on U.S. Neutrality in WWI, Denying Allegations Regarding “the sale and exportation of arms by citizens of the United States to the enemies of Germany” Unsigned typed draft of a letter by President Woodrow Wilson, corrected throughout in Wilson’s own hand, seven pages on four sets of adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.5, blindstamped Department of State letterhead, April 12, 1915. Important draft of a letter to “His Excellency Count J. H. von Bernstorff, Imperial German Ambassador,” replying to Bernstorff’s charge that the United States was unfairly supplying munitions to nations at war with the Central Powers during World War II. Wilson insists that the United States is sincerely neutral and a true friend to Germany, striking a diplomatic but firm tone. He makes numerous corrections in pencil throughout the text, adding a few full sentences on the second page and striking through the entire text of the fifth page.

In part, with Wilson’s handwritten corrections in brackets: “I have given [thoughtful] consideration to Your Excellency’s note of April 4, 1915, enclosing a memorandum of the same date, in which [you] discuss the action of this Government relative to trade between the United States and Germany, and the attitude of this Government in regard to the exportation of arms and ammunition from the United States to the nations at war with Germany. While I am not unmindful that [one] consequence of the naval war waged between Germany and her enemies has been to deprive the German people [to a large degree] of the commercial privileges which they previously enjoyed, and has [almost entirely] prevented intercourse between them and neutral nations across the seas, I am unable to perceive any justification for Your Excellency’s unfavorable comments upon this Government’s failure to insist upon an equalization of American trade [relations] with all belligerent nations which the fortunes of war have made unequal.

[I am sincerely sorry to note, moreover, that in making these comments you use language which seems] to impugn the good faith of the United States in the performance of its duty as a neutral. [I take it for granted that no such implication was intended, but it is so evident that Your Excellency is laboring under certain false impressions that I beg to make the view of the Government of the United States on this matter were plain.] It should be understood that the views here expressed are not advanced by way of apology or excuse, but for the purpose of showing that [your] memorandum is based on an idea of a neutral’s [duty] and on a conception of a belligerent’s privilege to pass judgment upon that conduct, when the commercial rights of the neutral are affected by another belligerent, which

this Government considers to be erroneous. In connection with the conduct of this Government in maintaining its trade I note that Your Excellency has failed to make any reference to the attempt of the United States to secure from the German and British Governments mutual modifications of the measures proposed by each respectively in regard to the interruption of trade on the high seas, which attempt, though unsuccessful, indicated [at least] its impartial good will towards the belligerents. Such an omission of reference to a fact which exhibited so friendly a spirit to both parties in the present conflict, was made presumably through inadvertence, but, in view of Your Excellency’s comments, [I cannot but regard it as regretable]...

This memorandum, [in adverting] to the question of the sale and exportation of arms by citizens of the United States to the enemies of Germany, [seems to imply] that the continuance of that trade manifests an unneutral spirit by this Government and an unfair attitude on its part towards Germany. This Government, as Your Excellency I believe is aware, holds the opinion that any change in its laws of neutrality during the progress of a war, which would affect unequally the relations of the United States with the belligerents, would be a departure from the principle of strict neutrality, by which it has consistently directed its actions. The placing of an embargo on the trade in arms at the present time would constitute such a change, and be a direct violation of the neutrality of the United States. It is well known that several bills or resolutions were introduced by individual members in the last session of the Congress purposing, in one form or another, to prohibit the exportation of war material. The Congress, however declined to place such legislation upon the statute books. In view of the attitude of this Government as to its neutral obligations, and the manifest approval of the Congress of that attitude by its refusal, while a state of war exists, to amend the laws affecting the neutrality of the United States, this Government can perceive no practical benefit to be gained by traversing the arguments advanced in the memorandum of Your Excellency, or by continuing further a discussion of this subject.” In fine condition, with a fold across the bottom, and rusty paperclip impression to the top edge.Mere weeks after the date of this draft, Germany would launch its campaign of unrestricted submarine warfare with the sinking of the RMS Lusitania on May 7, 1915—an act that killed over 100 citizens of the United States and tested Wilson’s resolve in maintaining neutrality. Although the attack sparked outrage in the United States and galvanized support for a war effort, it would be almost two more years before the United States declared war on Germany and entered World War I. Starting Bid $500

FDR provides the Governor of Illinois with instructions for the first peacetime draft:

“The procurement and training of our manpower, under proper administration, fairly and without fear or favor, is undoubtedly the most important single factor in our entire program of national defense”

46. Franklin D. Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed as President on the First Peacetime Draft - “Undoubtedly the most important single factor in our entire program of national defense”. TLS as president, two pages, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, September 21, 1940. Letter to Governor Henry Horner of Illinois, in full: “The Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 wisely contemplates that the selective process shall be carried out by the States and the local communities. Historically and traditionally it is entirely fitting that the Chief Executive of each State be responsible for the Selective Service operations within his boundaries. I know that I can count on your fullest cooperation. A favorable and intelligent public opinion, based on a just and impartial administration of this most important defense measure, can be more effective in securing proper and effective administration of the law than the penalties written into the statute.

I am asking each Governor to set up and supervise the Selective Service System within his State. As promptly as may be practicable, therefore, I should like to have the name of the individual you designate for appointment as State Executive for Selective Service. It is my thought that the State Executive would administer the operations within your State under your directions, but with the necessary assistance and supervision of the National Selective Service Administration. I appreciate also that your State has gone far in its planning for manpower procurement, and that your Adjutant General and State Staff are well organized to assist in carrying out the present requirements...The Congress has made its historic decision after careful consideration and full debate. The procurement and training of our manpower, under proper administration, fairly and without fear or favor, is undoubtedly the most important single factor in our entire program of national defense. I ask your every help.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“Your desire to serve your country under arms is understandable and appreciated and does you honor”—FDR declines a Rhode Island congressman’s wishes to serve in World War II

47. Franklin D. Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed as President, Declining a Congressman’s Request to Enlist. World War II-dated TLS as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, February 10, 1944. Letter to Rhode Island Congressman John E. Fogarty, in part: “Duly elected Members of Congress…may not serve in the active components of the armed services. Your desire to serve your country under arms is understandable and appreciated and does you honor. However…the Constitution of the United States forbids you from serving both in the armed forces and in the Congress at the same time…[There] is also the problem of evaluation of service to the Nation. One of the greatest strengths of our democracy in the time of crisis is a strong, virile Congress to meet the problems arising from the demands of total war.” In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression to the top edge. Accompanied by the original White House mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

“Plans now crystallizing will afford every veteran in the land an opportunity to do his part, whether in the active service of the Army or Navy, or in connection with the civil defense of his community and state”

48. Franklin D. Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed as President on WWI Veterans: “I have never had any doubt as to the sturdy patriotism of those who have served in former wars”. TLS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, August 16, 1941. Letter to “Colonel W. Don Jones, Commander, State of Illinois, Disabled American Veterans of the World War,” in part: “I have your letter of August 4, 1941, offering to organize two regiments of veterans with service connected disabilities who will be ready and willing to serve in the Quartermaster Corps. The patriotic motive prompting you as Commander, State of Illinois, Disabled American Veterans of the World War, to tender this offer is appreciated. I have never had any doubt as to the sturdy patriotism of those who have served in former wars, and who, from experience, know the costs of lack of preparedness, not only in public treasure but in human lives. Plans now crystallizing will afford every veteran in the land an opportunity to do his part, whether in the active service of the Army or Navy, or in connection with the civil defense of his community and state.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“We will accept nothing less than full Victory!”

49. Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Limited Edition Book - Crusade in Europe. Signed book: Crusade in Europe. First edition, limited issue, numbered 359/1426. NY: Doubleday, 1948. Hardcover, 7 x 10, 559 pages. Signed in fountain pen on a special prefatory page reproducing Eisenhower’s ‘Order of the Day’ on D-Day, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: G+/None, with heavy wear to top edge and rubbing to boards. Starting Bid $200

50. John F. Kennedy Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of John F. Kennedy in profile shaking hands with another gentleman, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To. Dr. L. W. Smith, with esteem and every good wish, John Kennedy.” Reverse bears a photography stamp credited to Marvin Richmond of Worcester, Massachusetts. In fine condition, with some light creasing to the left edge, and a paperclip impression to the center of the top edge. Starting Bid $300

The young Jack Kennedy honors a fallen airman in 1939, two weeks after Hitler invades Poland

51. John F. Kennedy Typed Letter

Signed on Memorial for a WWII Airman Killed While in Active Service with the Royal Air Force on September 8, 1939. TLS signed “Jack Kennedy,” one page, 8 x 10.5, blindstamped American Embassy letterhead, September 19, 1939. Letter to Charles R. Nasmith, American Consul at Edinburgh, pertaining to a wreath sent for the memorial of Peter George Alexander St. Clair-Erskine, who had been killed while in active service with the Royal Air Force on September 8, 1939, one week after German forces invaded Poland, an event that triggered the start of World War II. In full: “I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of September 18. I am enclosing a check for 25/- in payment for the flowers sent to Rosslyn Chapel. Again I wish to thank you for your kind co-operation in this matter.”

The deceased airman was the brother of John F. Kennedy’s friend Anthony St Clair-Erskine, 6th Earl of Rosslyn. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and staple holes and a small stain to the upper left corner.

Accompanied by a TLS by Edward E. Moore, private secretary to JFK’s father, enclosing a check from the ambassador as a reimbursement for the flowers; a carbon copy of a letter from Nasmith to Moore, returning the check as JFK had already paid for them; and a carbon copy of a letter from Nasmith to Margaret Whyte, thanking her for delivering the flowers.

Two weeks earlier, on September 3, 1939, the same day that Britain and France declared war on Germany following its invasion of Poland, the passenger liner SS Athenia became the first UK ship to be sunk by German forces in World War II. Among the Athenia’s 1,103 passengers, 311 were U.S. citizens, and those that were rescued were safely transported to Glasgow. Unable to leave London, Ambassador Kennedy sent his 22-year-old son and personal secretary John F. Kennedy to visit the American survivors on his behalf.

The event was a pivotal one for Kennedy, who by October had returned to Harvard after his six-month European sabbatical with a reshaped political mindset. He had, initially, like his father, considered the prospect of war remote, but the sinking of the Athenia and the concurrent war declaration pressed upon Kennedy greatly. After the fall of Poland, JFK wrote an editorial for the Harvard University newspaper entitled Peace in Our Time, and then began work on his honors thesis, which discussed the British appeasement that led to war; the final product would be published as a book in 1940, under the title Why England Slept. Unique, early, and poignant correspondence from a young JFK. Starting Bid $300

The Johnsons present a wedding portrait to Vice President Hubert Humphrey and his wife

53. Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson Signed Photograph, Presented to Vice President Hubert Humphrey. Color vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.25 White House photo of the Johnson family celebrating the wedding of their daughter, Luci, on August 6, 1966, displayed in its original 10.75 x 14 mat, signed and inscribed on the mat in felt tip as first lady and president to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert H. Humphrey, “To Hubert and Muriel—on a happy day—with our warm affection—Lady Bird, Christmas 1966” and “Lyndon B. Johnson.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

Kennedy visits Northampton on his 1952 campaign trail

52. John F. Kennedy Typed Letter Signed as a Massachusetts Congressman . TLS as a Massachusetts congressman, signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 6.25 x 9, personal Congress of the United States, House of Representatives letterhead, March 8, 1952. Letter to Charles J. Kilptarick, in full: “It was very nice meeting you at the O’Brien’s on my recent trip to Northampton. I enjoyed talking with you and hope to see you soon.” In fine condition. This letter dates to Kennedy’s campaign push for the Massachusetts senate, a seat he would eventually procure with a narrow victory over Republican incumbent Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., some eight months later. Starting Bid $200

Rawlings Major League baseball signed by Donald Trump

54. Donald Trump Signed Baseball. Rawlings Official Major League (Manfred) baseball signed on the sweet spot in black ballpoint by Donald Trump. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. A highly sought-after format connecting America’s national pastime to its highest office. Starting Bid $200

Louisville Slugger baseball bats signed by Jimmy Carter, George Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama

55. Five Presidents (5) Signed Louisville Slugger Baseball Bats. IImpressive collection of five official Louisville Slugger baseball bats individually signed on the barrel in black felt tip by an American president: Jimmy Carter, George Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. Each bat, with the exception of the Obama example, bears a burn-branded name of the signing president. In overall very fine condition.

Accompanied by provenance material for each signed baseball bat: e-mail correspondence with Jimmy Carter’s son, Jeff, and Lauren Gilstrap, executive assistant to President Carter; two certificates of authenticity from the George Bush Presidential Library Museum Store for both Bushsigned bats; a picture of Clinton signing the bat and a Xerox of an invitation to meet Clinton at a small fundraiser in New York on June 3, 2010; and a lengthy e-mail correspondence with Emily Berret, personal assistant of Nancy Pelosi, which includes a TLS from Pelosi from 2016. From the Randy L. Kaplan collection, which has been exhibited at multiple presidential museums around the country as well as at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, New York. Starting Bid $500

Declaration of Independence

Samuel Adams

informs a Cambridge minister of an inquiry by the “joint Committee of the Overseers and Corporation of Harvard College”

163. Samuel Adams Letter Signed on “Harvard College”. LS signed “S. Adams,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, June 10, 1788. Letter to Dr. Samuel Williams in Cambridge, in part: “I am to acquaint you, that the joint Committee of the Overseers and Corporation of Harvard College at a meeting this day, adjourned to Saturday next at the County Court-house in this town, ten o’clock AM, to make further inquiry into the grounds of sundry reports circulated to your disadvantage.” Professionally repaired and restored to near fine condition.

A graduate of Harvard College, Samuel Adams earned his bachelor’s degree in 1740 and his master’s in 1743; in his thesis, he argued that it was ‘lawful to resist the Supreme Magistrate, if the Commonwealth cannot otherwise be preserved,’ indicating his political view of colonial rights. Here he writes to minister Samuel Williams, who was the 3rd Hollis Chair of Mathematicks and Natural Philosophy at Harvard. Williams was forced out of Harvard in disgrace, accused of mishandling funds, spending too much money on his wife, and forgery; Adams evidently makes reference to these charges in the present letter. Starting Bid $300

Sought-after 1848 Force print of the Declaration of Independence

164. Declaration of Independence Force Print. Striking rice paper engraving of the Declaration of Independence, 24.25 x 29.25, printed by Peter Force in 1848 for inclusion in his series American Archives, beginning, “In Congress, July 4, 1776. The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America.” Impressively mounted and framed to an overall size of 36.75 x 41.5. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, and splitting along the intersecting folds (some of which have been repaired on the reverse with archival tape). By 1820, the original Declaration of Independence had seriously deteriorated due to inappropriate handling and storage, creating an immediate need for a facsimile reproduction. Commissioned by John Quincy Adams, William J. Stone engraved a copperplate by lifting ink directly from the original and creating a perfect copy. He printed 201 before placing the plate in storage for safekeeping.

Twenty years later, in 1843, Peter Force was commissioned by Congress to print a series of books now known as the American Archives featuring the founding documents of the United States. For the occasion, the Stone engraving was removed from storage and used to produce new copies on rice paper, distinguished from the original by an engraving in the lower left corner “W.J. Stone S.C. Washn.” Printed in 1848, each copy was folded into the first volume of the fifth series of books. After printing, the plate was again retired, now residing with the original Declaration at the National Archives. Congress authorized the printing of 1500 copies of American Archives, but subscriptions for the elaborate edition were disappointing, and in the end many fewer copies—perhaps only 500—were issued. Most were folded and bound into Volume I, Series Five. Starting Bid $1000

Benjamin Franklin supervises an early bankruptcy case between Philadelphia merchants, a

rare document related

to Pennsylvania’s influential passage of ‘An Act for the Regulation of Bankruptcy’

162. Benjamin Franklin Document Signed as President of Pennsylvania, Overseeing an Early Bankruptcy Case (1786). Historic manuscript DS signed “B. Franklin” as president of Pennsylvania, one page, 8.25 x 7, July 20, 1786. An affidavit where merchants Peter Kuhn and Gustavus Risberg declare a debt owed by Alexander Russell of York Town, which, exceeding 200 pounds, categorizes him as bankrupt. In full: “Peter Kuhn and Gustavus Risberg of the City of Philadelphia in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, merchants make Oath and say and each of them for himself maketh Oath and saith That Alexander Russell of York Town in the County of York in the said Commonwealth merchant is and standeth justly and indebted to these Deponents as Partners in Trade in the Sum of Two hundred Pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania and upwards And that the said Alexander Russell is become Bankrupt within the meaning of the Act of Assembly of this Commonwealth entitled ‘An Act for the Regulation of Bankruptcy’ passed the sixteenth Day of September last year as these Deponents are informed and believe and each of them is informed and believeth” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Benjamin Franklin and counter-

signed by both Kuhn and Risberg. In fine condition, with edge toning from prior display, and very old edge trimming affecting Franklin’s paraph.

An exceptional document linked to the first modern bankruptcy law enacted in Pennsylvania in 1785, ‘An Act for the Regulation of Bankruptcy,’ one of the first instances the term ‘bankruptcy’ is used in American law. Very few jurisdictions during the later part of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century, and Pennsylvania in 1785, enacted legislation based on the English bankruptcy acts, in which the creditors initiated proceedings against merchants. Franklin, in his capacity, played a role in overseeing the legal proceedings related to bankruptcy, connecting the document to a pivotal period in American legal history. In essence, this handwritten artifact reflects the practical application of early bankruptcy regulations and stands as a tangible link between Franklin’s influence, the evolving legal landscape of the late 18th century, and the nascent stages of modern bankruptcy regulation in the United States. Starting Bid $1000

Citing “the approach of the enemy,” John Hancock orders Gen. St. Clair to take charge at Fort Ticonderoga in 1777

166. John Hancock Letter Signed to Arthur St. Clair, Ordering Him to Take Charge at Ticonderoga.

Revolutionary War–dated LS signed “John Hancock Presid’t,” one page, 8 x 12.75, April 30, 1777. Significant letter by Hancock as president of Continental Congress, addressed to Major General Arthur St. Clair, ordering him to take charge at Ticonderoga in light of “the approach of the enemy.” In full: “The Congress having received Intelligence of the approach of the Enemy towards Ticonderoga, have thought proper to direct you to repair thither without delay. I have it therefore in Charge to transmit the enclosed Resolve, and direct that you immediately set out on the receipt hereof.” In very good condition, with irregular toning, complete backing, and professional restoration to areas of paper loss.

This letter is published in the 1882 work The St. Clair Papers: The Life and Public Services of Arthur St. Clair, Soldier of the Revolutionary War, edited and annotated by William Henry Smith, who observes: ‘St. Clair had expressed a desire to be under Washington, but, while not being pleased with the resolve of Congress assigning him to Ticonderoga, he proceeded to that post with the alacrity of a good soldier.’ General St. Clair arrived at Ticonderoga and assumed command on June 12th, with instructions from Congress for completing the fortifications there.

The Americans had held Fort Ticonderoga since May 1775, when a small force of Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold surprised and captured the fort’s small British garrison. Although relatively small in scope, the capture of Ticonderoga proved important for multiple reasons—it marked one of the few patriot victories during the early stages of the war, and the fort held strategic value as a staging area for the invasion of Quebec. At the

time Hancock wrote to St. Clair, they had intelligence that a small British force was prepared to assail the fort, largely as a strategic maneuver to prevent reinforcements from reaching Washington in New Jersey.

When St. Clair arrived, he found that his garrison of about 2,500 men was inadequate to man all the defenses at Fort Ticonderoga. They were also ill-equipped, with insufficient rations, shortages of gunpowder, and tents in ‘very bad’ condition. Further, he realized that the enemy forces—led by John Burgoyne—were much stronger than anticipated at about 8,000 men, and that they were preparing to besiege the fort. Sensing imminent attack, St. Clair made the decision to surrender the fort before a shot was fired. Not even a month into his command, St. Clair had surrendered America’s most prized fortress. In spite of public outcry over the decision, and subsequent court-martial proceedings (in which he was acquitted), St. Clair retained the respect of heroes like Washington, Lafayette, and John Paul Jones.

St. Clair’s easy defeat at Ticonderoga also set in motion several unintended consequences which would benefit the patriot cause. News of the capitulation convinced General William Howe that Burgoyne’s force could manage without his assistance, leading him to advance to Philadelphia instead of moving up the Hudson to reinforce Burgoyne. Meanwhile, the victory fed Burgoyne’s already inflated ego. Due in part to his overconfidence, Burgoyne would find himself surrounded at Saratoga just two months later, and was forced to surrender his army of 6,000 men. Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga marked a reversal of fortune for the Continental Army, provided a massive boost to the morale of the fledgling nation, and convinced France to enter the war in alliance with the United States. Starting Bid $2500

Governor Hancock appoints a lieutenant in the Massachusetts militia

167. John Hancock Document Signed as Governor of Massachusetts. Partly-printed DS, one page, 15.25 x 12.5, December 20, 1787. As governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, John Hancock appoints Joseph Sawyer as a “Lieutenant of the eleventh company, in the first Regiment, and in the second Brigade of the Seventh Division of the Militia of this Commonwealth comprehending the County of Worcester.” Signed boldly in the left margin by Hancock,

and countersigned below by John Avery as secretary. The left side retains the document’s original large paper seal and red-white-and-blue ribbon. Handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 23.25 x 20.75. In very good to fine condition, with a few spots and old tape stains, and splitting to the intersecting folds; Hancock’s bold signature is clean and completely unaffected. An attractive example with a prominent signature of the American Founding Father. Starting Bid $500

Handwritten letter by the signer of the Declaration of

Independence, Articles

of

Confederation,

and

Constitution

168. Robert Morris Autograph Letter Signed - Declaration Signer from Pennsylvania. Important financier (1734-1806) who signed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution. ALS signed “Rob’t Morris,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, September 13, 1790. Handwritten letter to Messrs. Robert Gilmer & Co. of Baltimore, in part: “I am to acknowledge the receipt of your letters of the 3d of the last & 9th of the present month, the former was received by me whilst at New York and when deeply engaged in public business with a prospect of a speedy termination of the Session of Congress, this induced me to postpone a reply…numerous engagements have occupied my attention.” He goes on to discuss the payment of a debt owed. Gorgeously cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and biographical caption to an overall size of 34 x 24.5, with a window in the backing for viewing the opposing side. In very good to fine condition, with ink erosion affecting multiple words of text, but not adversely affecting the bold signature. Starting Bid $200

American Politicians and Leaders

“The President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, has appointed me Secretary of State”

171. John C. Calhoun Letter Signed: “The President... has appointed me Secretary of States”. LS signed “J. C. Calhoun,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, [April 1, 1844]. Letter announcing his becoming Secretary of State , in part: “I have the honor to inform you that the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, has appointed me Secretary of State, and that I have this day entered upon the discharge of the duties of that office.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and a trimmed top edge.

President Tyler appointed John C. Calhoun as Secretary of State on March 6, 1844; he entered duty on April 1, 1844, and left the position on March 10, 1845. During his brief time in office, Calhoun supported the annexation of Texas as a means to extend the slavery and helped to settle the Oregon boundary dispute with Britain. Starting Bid $200

Consummate gathering of all 40 signers of the American Constitution, highlighted by founding fathers George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton

172. Constitution of the United States Complete Set of Signers (40) with Founding Fathers George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison. Complete collection of the signers of the American Constitution, a seminal document in American politics and law that continues to serve as a touchstone for debates and discussions on issues of governance, rights, and the role of bureaucracy in society. The lifeblood of the American government, the Constitution has played a pivotal role in shaping the United States into the nation it is today, outlining the balance of power, forming the basis for all subsequent laws therein, and serving as a model for democratic governance worldwide. This remarkable collection includes manuscript material from all 40 men who penned their names to the historic document, which includes all 39 state delegates and the one witness to the final draft. The formats offered consist of 14 ALSs, one LS, three ADSs, 15 DSs, one clipped signature, three pieces of signed paper currency, one free-franked address leaf from Abraham Baldwin (considered one of the rarest signatures in this set), and a stunning three language ship’s passport signed by President George Washington. This set also contains an additional ALS by the Secretary to the Constitutional Convention, William Jackson, who signed the document as a witness to the final edits of the Constitution, culminating in a total of 40 manuscript items in this first-class collection.

The collection is highlighted by a 1792 LS from Alexander Hamilton, a free frank from Abraham Baldwin (the rarest of all signers), a beautiful cut signature of Benjamin Franklin, a presidentially signed document appointment from James Madison, and a magnificent partly-printed DS as president from George Washington, signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 13 x 15.75, July 26, 1795, consisting of a three-language ship’s passport authorizing the passage of “Peter Cockran master or commander of the schooner called the Industry of the burthen of Ninety five & 48/95 tons or thereabouts, lying at present in the port of Washington bound for Falmouth and laden with Tar, Pitch, and Beeswax.” In overall very good to fine condition; more detailed condition reports are available upon request. Interested parties are encouraged to view the collection in person at our offices or to call us with specific inquiries.

A full detailed list of signers, descriptions, and images can be found on our website.

Starting Bid $10,000

“Twenty kegs of gin”—Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton rules in a case concerning import duties on distilled spirits

173. Alexander Hamilton Signed Document on the Import of Distilled Spirits. Manuscript DS, signed “Alexander Hamilton, Secy of the Treasy,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.75, October 18, 1792. This document finds Hamilton making a formal finding in a case involving import duties on distilled spirits, with William Pierce Johnson, of Newbury Port, having appealed his forfeiture of “the Brigantine Sally and twenty kegs of gin.” Hamilton, after having “maturely considered the said statement of facts and petition,” grants Johnson’s petition, and orders that the forfeiture

be suspended, while “Johnson [will] pay...the legal duties, and all reasonable costs and charges attending the proceedings... to be assessed by the Judge aforesaid.” Signed at the conclusion by Hamilton, and countersigned by Benjamin Lincoln as collector, James Lovell as a naval officer, and Thomas Melville as surveyor. Lincoln adds a five-line note, stating that “the importer...had no intention to defraud the Revenue.” The first page retains the original embossed paper seal. In very good condition, with light toning and creasing, small old repairs, and archival reinforcement along the hinge. Starting Bid $1000

Significant Treasury Department circular signed by Alexander Hamilton, offering his interpretation of the Coasting Law of 1789

174. Alexander Hamilton Letter Signed as Treasury Secretary on Customs Collection. LS signed “A. Hamilton,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 11.75, April 16, 1790. Treasury Department circular letter, in part: “I herewith enclose for you government an act entitled ‘An Act to prevent the exportation of goods not duly inspected according to the laws of the several States.’ I observe that the 27th and 28th Sections of the Coasting Act have by some of the Officers of the Customs been so construed as to require, that all licensed vessels of the burthen of twenty tons and upwards bound to any port within their respective districts should obtain a permit to land their Cargoes previous to breaking bulk.

Upon due examination I am of opinion, that this is only required by the Law whose Vessels of the above description arrive at the particular port or place where the Collectors or other Officers of the district actually resides; you will therefore govern yourself accordingly. I am sensible that this indulgence

is liable to abuses which may prove injurious to the Revenue and must therefore recommend to you as strict an attendance as possible to detect and defeat them.” In very good to fine condition, with splitting to the folds, some of which have small old tape reinforcements.

As the nation’s first Treasury Secretary, Alexander Hamilton enacted economic reforms aimed at promoting American industry. A key plank of his platform was an elaborate system of duties, tariffs, and excise taxes on goods from abroad, designed to make imports more expensive than domestic products. In this interesting circular letter, Hamilton elaborates on his opinion on the interpretation of various clauses of the Coasting Law of 1789 (‘Act for Registering and Clearing Vessels, Regulating the Coasting Trade, and for Other Purposes’) and forwards a new exportation law passed in the First Congress on April 2, 1790. He also emphasizes the need to be diligent in raising revenue to fund the federal government. Starting Bid $1000

As Treasury Secretary, Alexander Hamilton directs an “advance of Five Thousand Dollars” as payment for a government clothing contract

175. Alexander Hamilton Autograph Letter Signed as Treasury Secretary. ALS signed as Secretary of the Treasury, “Alexander Hamilton,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, February 8, 1793. Handwritten letter to “The President, Directors & Company of the Bank of the United States,” in part: “I have to request that you will make a further advance of Five Thousand Dollars to Messrs. Young & D…on account of their clothing contract with the public.” In very good to fine condition, with old repairs to the intersecting folds, and trivial paper loss affecting the date at the top. A highly sought-after letter penned by the first United States Secretary of the Treasury. Starting Bid $1000

Exceptionally rare 1782 Continental commission signed by the first President of the Confederation Congress, appointing “a Captain in the Seventh Massachusetts Regiment in the Army of the United States”

176. John Hanson Rare Continental Army Appointment for a Captain in the 7th Massachusetts Regiment, Signed as President of the Confederation Congress (1782). Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 11.75 x 7, September 16, 1782. As president of the Confederation Congress, Hanson appoints Jonathan Felt “to be a Captain in the Seventh Massachusetts Regiment in the Army of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by John Hanson and countersigned by Benjamin Lincoln as the first secretary of war. The seal to the left side is no longer present. Matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 26 x 15. The document, which appears to be mounted, is in very good to fine condition, with light scuffing and soiling.

John Hanson remains scarce across all signed formats, with this particular Continental commission all the more impressive given that it was signed during his brief tenure as president of the Confederation Congress, a post he held for just one year, from 1781 to 1782; he died the following year in 1783. Because of this short time span, it’s believed that no more than 10 examples have been accounted for. Starting Bid $1000

“Let Cap’t Martin have such other provisions as he may want to entertain the Chiefs”—Governor Henry grants supplies to a legendary agent of the Cherokee

177. Patrick Henry Autograph Document

Signed, Referencing Indian Agent Joseph Martin. ADS as governor of Virginia, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 8 x 6.25, November 3, 1777. Handwritten order sent to Colonel Evan Shelby, in full: “Be pleased to order Cap’t Joseph Martin, agent in the Cherokee Nation to be supplied with provisions for himself & his Servants among that people.” Henry his initials to a postscript: “Let Cap’t Martin have such other provisions as he may want to entertain the Chiefs. P.H.” In fine condition. Joseph Martin, Jr. (1740–1808) was a close friend of Patrick Henry and a brigadier general in the Virginia militia during the American Revolutionary War, in which Martin’s frontier diplomacy with the Cherokee people kept the Indians neutral and from siding with the British. Starting Bid $200

178. Francis Scott Key Autograph Letter Signed. Baltimore lawyer (1779–1843) who was inspired to write the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British in 1814. Uncommon ALS signed “F. S. Key,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 3, 1842. Handwritten letter to a gentleman, in part: “My son & a friend of his Mr. Addison started for Iowa yesterday. I have told them to call on you & consult with you as to their location. They mean to go into partnership. This I consider a great advantage to my Son. Mr. Addison has been in practice in Balt. for several years—is a good lawyer & a most excellent young man. I trust they will do well. They will be familiar with the Reddick case & the other controversies of our New York friends.” In very good to fine condition, with dampstaining affecting some text, but not readability. Starting Bid $200

Remarkable 1806 handwritten letter by Thomas Paine, likely to President Jefferson

179. Thomas Paine Autograph Letter Signed - Likely to President Jefferson. Exceedingly rare ALS, one page, 8 x 9, March 28, 1806. Handwritten letter to a gentleman (“Dear Sir”), likely Thomas Jefferson. In full: “I am sorry I am obliged to renew again my solicitation for an answer to my letters. If you were in my place you would know and feel the propriety of this application. It is not a cold and formal request that I make.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining and expertly repaired paper loss to the top edge. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait of Paine.

The circumstances surrounding this letter suggest that it may have been sent to President Thomas Jefferson. Paine had been deeply involved in the French Revolution during the 1790s while at the same time making scores of enemies at home; he alienated George Washington and his supporters with vicious criticism and enraged the Christian population with attacks in The Age of Reason. He returned to America in 1802 at the invitation of President Jefferson, who by this time was one of his only friends. All of Europe was embroiled in the Napoleonic Wars, with the two key belligerents being the United Kingdom and France. Although they would not come to fruition, peace talks between the two nations began to warm in early 1806. Given Paine’s intimate knowledge of both countries and international affairs at large, Paine considered himself an ideal candidate to be sent to Europe to help negotiate a treaty.

In two known letters to Jefferson from the period preceding this example, Paine makes similar complaints regarding the president’s unresponsiveness. Just as this one does, those letters open with “Dear Sir,” and close, “Yours in friendship.” The closest in date is from two weeks earlier, March 15, and holds essentially the same plea, requesting a response to his letter of ‘the last days of January’ and closing with the repeated wish ‘that you would not delay an answer as the want of it holds me in useless inactivity.’ In the January 30th letter he references, Paine had written at length on the situation between France and Britain and offered to be sent to Europe to facilitate peace negotiations. He also commented twice about not having received responses to other letters to Jefferson, closing with ‘As I think that letters from a friend and to a friend have some claim to an answer it will be agreeable to me to receive an answer to this.’ Jefferson actually did respond to Paine’s request of March 15th—declining his offer—but not until ten days later. Presumably, Paine would not yet have received Jefferson’s letter of the 25th when writing this one on the 28th. Paine is one of the rarest and most highly sought-after early American autographs, and the historical context of this example makes it all the more desirable. Starting Bid $2500

Penn writes to his deputy governor in America:

“Stand to ye letter of ye powers of my Patent...without resolution, as well as meekness & Patience, there is no Governing”

180. William Penn Autograph Letter Signed to His Deputy Governor in America: “Without resolution, as well as meekness & Patience, there is no Governing”. English-born Quaker (1644–1718) and founder of the colony that became the State of Pennsylvania. Significant ALS signed “Wm. Penn,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 11.5, March 5, 1704. Handwritten letter to “Capt. [John] Evans my Depty. Gover. of the Pennsylvania Territory at Philadelphia,” sent from London. In part: “It is now six months since you Sayled from Spithead, and not ye least intimation yet arriv’d of your getting well to your Journey[s] end, which makes all uneasy. We understood by ye Master of ye Fleet, [that] was carried into Martineco [Martinique), by a French Privateer, & was deliver’d, by one of our Ship’s taking ye Privateer in his way to France, that you were all well, ye Fleet I mean, ye 2d of Xbe [October], being four days after our unexampled Storme [that] has more than taxd ye nation 4 [shillings] in ye pound. by ye devastations it has occasioned. My tax is 30lb and where I live, but I have sustain’d about fifty, & am come off, more than equall with ye best. But you will have the Prints to tell you all.

It seems America, the Continent at least, had a mighty Tempest on ye 7th of 8be [August] while you were upon ye voyage, but the winds of neither side made themselves known, that to this, or this to [you]r side of the world. I hope th[at] my Sons arrivall have contributed to ye quelling [of] that which has too long agitated the people of my Govermt. I shall say nothing… about [what] my Dep[u]t[y] Gover[nor] did about Capitall Cases, trying men for life by oath, and the Militia, wch our Bantifeux harrangu’d so clamorously about Regist[e] ring of vessels upon oath only; since thy arrivall & approbation will put an end to all those things.

Positively stand to ye letter of ye powers of my Patent [granted by Charles II in 1680] Without resolution, as well as meekness & Patience, there is no Governing. Wherefore keeping within the Compass of the Laws of ye Province, & Pow[e]rs of my Graunt, fear nothing, while I am here, & able to follow my own business; I hope by this opportunity, to send you a letter, or at least to get one sent, or a Coppy thereof, from ye Lords Com[mission]rs for Tr[a]d[e] & Plant[ation]s in reproof of’s Insolence, to address… Lord Cornberry, a Guest, in our own Towne & Governm[en]t…to write to ye Queen to take our Government away from us [i.e., to rescind Penn’s patent for Pennsylvania]; an Impudence [that] is without Precedent, & for wch he deserves ye severest rebukes & discountenance. I must tell thee I am much more like to keep my Governm[en]t than to sell or loose it. & therefore am not upon those uncertain & precarious Circumstances they hope y[e]t are my Endings, & our fr[ien]ds may fear. [May] our great men plainly see ye motives [of] those folks to vex us, & more resolve [to] suport us in our just rights…

Thy mother sent to day to see me & I have dispatcht one to her for her business, Puckle being gone today, & I goeing out of Town at 3 this afternoon C.L. thinks to write to thee & my Son, now, or by way of N. York…John, lett honour, conscience & old friendship prevaile to acquit thy selfe to me & my family. & the Country, according to our La[w]s & Constitution, not yet repeald…P.S. I can say no more till I heare from thee of the state of things. Be just & then wise. Salute me to ye Councill & Magestrates.” In very good to fine condition, with slightly irregular toning, and minor seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $1000

As “Proprietary of the Province of Pennsilvania” in 1689, William Penn asks the Provincial Council for candidates—”I shall chuse one for my Deputy or Lieutenant Governor”

181. William Penn Partial Document Signed. English-born Quaker (1644–1718) and founder of the colony that became the State of Pennsylvania. Scarce partial manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Penn,” one page, 9.25 x 7, September 1689. Document headed “William Penn…Proprietary of the Province of Pennsilvania [sic], and Counties annexed,” by which he requests that three candidates be presented to him as potential contenders for his Deputy or Lieutenant Governor. In part: “I do consent that you please your selves, and therefore do hereby empower you…three Persons within the said Province or Countys annexed, to present to me…I shall chuse one for my Deputy or Lieutenant Governor.” Docketed on the reverse, “A draught of a Commission—to impower the Councel to choose his Govenr.” In good to very good condition, with overall soiling, professional repairs to tears, and professional restoration to the lower missing left corner area, affecting some of the text but not the signature. A significant, early document from the decade in which Pennsylvania was founded. Past sales history: Heritage Auctions, Historical Manuscripts Signature Auction, April 22, 2020. Starting Bid $300

Secretary of State

Pickering writes to a Spanish diplomat

“relative to the running of the boundary line, along the Floridas”

182. Timothy Pickering Autograph Letter Signed to Spanish Diplomat on Boundary of Florida. Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under George Washington (1745–1829). ALS as Secretary of State, one page, 8 x 10, August 24, 1796. Handwritten letter to the “Chevalier de Yrujo, Minister Plenipotentiary of his Catholic Majesty,” in part: “I have to acknowledge the receipt of your other letter… relative to the running of the boundary line, along the Floridas; and to inform you, that any intelligence to be gained in answer to a letter you may write to the Governor of New-Orleans, will come too late to influence the movement of the American Commissioners, who will probably depart for Pittsburg in two weeks, and going down the Ohio & Mississippi, arrive at the Natchez before the 25th of October.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Amidst negotiations with Spain, Secretary of State Randolph seeks

“propositions to be made to the President of the United States”

183. Edmund Randolph Letter Signed as Secretary of State on Negotiations for the Treaty of San Lorenzo. American politician (1753–1813) who served as both attorney general and secretary of state in George Washington’s cabinet. LS signed “Edm: Randolph,” one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, March 25, 1795. Letter to “Mr. Jaudenes, Commissioner of his Catholic Majesty,” in part: “I have taken the liberty on many occasions…of inquiring from you, whether you had received from your Country propositions to be made to the President of the United States…Innumerable as have been the obstacles, which the negotiation has undergone, and conscious, as we are, that none of them have proceeded from us, the long time which has elapsed since our Minister in Madrid was first told of the propositions, creates a peculiar anxiety. The difficulty in accounting for this procrastination on any principle is greatly increased…Every hour of delay is a heavy injury to the United States. We ought to understand as soon as possible, what we are ultimately to look for.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

The Secretary of the Continental Congress certifies an ordinance outlining his duties, to include the maintenance of records and the keeping of the federal seal

184. Charles Thomson Scarce Document Signed as Secretary of the Continental Congress, Outlining the Duties of the Secretary. Patriot leader (1729–1824) in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and the secretary of the Continental Congress (1774–1789) throughout its existence; Thomson was the only person to sign the Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration alongside John Hancock. Scarce and important broadside printing of “An Ordinance for the Regulation of the Office of the Secretary of Congress,” one page, 8 x 12.75, March 31, 1785, boldly signed at the conclusion in ink, “Cha. Thomson, Sec’y.” The document details the duties of the secretary, including various record keeping activities, the delivery of attested copies of documents, the transmission of papers to state and federal officials, and the protection of the great seal of the union. In fine condition.

This was likely the first time that Congress formally laid out the responsibilities of its secretary. The legislation was drafted by James Monroe, David Howell, Charles Pinckney, Robert R. Livingston, and Joseph Gardner, and submitted to Congress on February 25, 1785. It was part of a larger effort to better define the various executive poses in the Continental Congress and make the body more effective. Many of these duties would be assumed by the Secretary of State under the Constitution of 1787. Starting Bid $200

Signed excerpt from Webster’s most famous Senate speech:

“Where American Liberty raised its first voice, and where its youth was nurtured and sustained, there it still lives, in the strength of its manhood, and full of its original spirit”

185. Daniel Webster Manuscript Quotation Signed on Massachusetts and National Unity: “There is Boston, and Concord, and Lexington, and Bunker Hill; and there they will remain for ever”. Ornately penned manuscript souvenir quotation from “Webster’s reply to Hayne, in U.S. Senate,” one page, 7.5 x 8.75, signed at the conclusion in ink, “Dan’l Webster.” The quote, originating from the most famous speech ever given in the United States Senate, reads, in full: “I shall enter on no encomium upon Massachusetts; she needs none. There she is. Behold her, and judge for yourselves. There is her history; the world knows it by heart. The past, at least, is secure. There is Boston, and Concord, and Lexington, and Bunker Hill; and there they will remain for ever. The bones of her sons, falling in the great struggle for Independence, now lie mingled with the soil of every State from New England to Georgia; and there they will lie for ever. And Sir, where American Liberty raised its first voice, and where its youth was nurtured and sustained, there it still lives, in the strength of its manhood, and full of its original spirit. If discord and disunion shall wound it, if party strife and blind ambition shall hawk at and tear it, if folly and madness, if uneasiness under salutary and necessary restraint, shall succeed in separating it from that Union, by which alone its existence is made sure, it will stand, in the end, by the side of that cradle in which its infancy was rocked; over the friends who gather round it; and it will fall at last, if fall it must, amidst the proudest monuments of its own glory, and on the very spot of its origin.” In fine condition.

This quotation comes from Daniel Webster’s second reply in the ‘Hayne-Webster Debate,’ an unplanned series of speeches in the Senate in which Robert Hayne of South Carolina and Daniel Webster of Massachusetts went back and forth over the meaning of the United States Constitution. Hayne interpreted the Constitution as little more than a treaty between sovereign states, while Webster expressed the concept of the United States as one nation, describing the government as ‘made for the people, made by the people, and answerable to the people.’

The momentous debate began on January 18, 1830, over the topic of protectionist tariffs and the proposed suspension of western land sales. Hayne began, contending that states, not the federal government, should control their lands and that states should have the right to set aside certain federal laws if they wished. Webster responded by saying that to sell lands cheaper would simply put them in the hands of speculators, and might well open them to slavery. He challenged the South’s apparent willingness to subvert the Union for regional economic gain. In doing so, he broadened the debate beyond land, tariffs, and slavery to a consideration of the very nature of the federal republic. Maintaining that the North had always been the West’s ally, Webster successfully shifted the debate to one of states’ rights versus national power.

When Hayne argued the following week that a state had the right to openly defy an act of Congress, Webster returned on January 26 and 27 with his immortal ‘Second Reply to Hayne,’ ending with perhaps the most famous quote in U.S. Senate history, one that electrified his audience: ‘Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable!’ Overnight, the Massachusetts senator became a major national political figure—the speech both made his reputation and rallied the north behind his plea for national unity.

This excerpt from the speech was written down by Adam J. Glossbrenner, who was Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives and later James Buchanan’s private secretary. He collected autographs and had a passion for history, and was in a position to combine these two pursuits to great effect: he had a practice of writing down key passages from important speeches, and then having the figures who had given the speeches sign them for him. Webster’s second reply to Hayne caught his eye, and he wrote down a significant passage from the speech relating to unity over disunity, which Webster kindly autographed. A supremely desirable, significant piece of American history. Starting Bid $500

Welles awards the Medal of Honor to a heroic 1st Class fireman of the USS Richmond

186. Gideon Welles Letter Signed as Secretary of the Navy. Civil War-dated LS as Secretary of the Navy, one page, 7.5 x 9.25, September 23, 1863. Addressed from the Navy Department, a letter to Matthew McClelland, 1st Class Fireman of the U.S.S. Richmond, in full: “I have the pleasure of transmitting herewith the Medal of Honor awarded to you by the Navy Department for conspicuous and important services on board the U.S.S. Steamer Richmond, in the engagement with the Port Hudson Batteries on the night of the 14th of March 1863 — the receipt of which please acknowledge.” In fine condition, with minor loss to the lower left corner. Starting Bid $200

187. Gideon Welles War-Dated Letter Signed as Secretary of the Navy. Civil War-dated LS as secretary of the Navy, one page, 8 x 9.75, Navy Department letterhead, May 4, 1864. Letter to engineer William P. Trowbridge, in full: “The report of yourself and Mr. Twining upon Maj. E. B. Hunt’s Submarine Rocket has been received. The Department will not feel authorized to incur so great an expense as appears to be necessary, from your report, to test the feasibility of Maj. Hunt’s invention, unless Congress shall appropriate the required sum.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Supreme Court

“My Robe may become useless, and it may not. I am resigned to either Event, for no one knows what is best for him.”

190. John Jay Autograph Letter Signed as Chief Justice - “My Robe may become useless, and it may not”. ALS as Chief Justice of the United States, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.25, April 24, 1792. Addressed from New Haven, a handwritten letter to his wife, Sally, in part: “I thank God that you & the children are well—may you continue so, and be happy—My Robe may become useless, and it may not. I am resigned to either Event, for no one knows what is best for him. He who governs all, makes no mistakes; and a firm Belief of this, would save us from many. M. Ridley, Silence seems singular perhaps her Letter, linger on the way. She had better wish by the post—When I parted with my Brother Peter, he talked of sending for you, that is of sending his Horses to put into y’r Carriage. If he sh. I wish it may be convenient for Susan to remain with the family during your absence—one if not both of the little girls might go with you. This is fine weather, and I hope your dear little namesake will be the better for it.” In fine condition, with seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

World Leaders and Politicians

As “Liberator and President of the

Republic

of Columbia,” Simon Bolivar opens relations with Mexico by appointing a minister plenipotentiary

193. Simon Bolivar Document Signed, Opening Diplomatic Relations Between Colombia and Mexico. Revolutionary and political leader (1783-1830) whose military campaigns against the Spanish were instrumental in the emergence of the independent nations of modern South America, including Bolivia, which was named in his honor. Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Bolivar,” one page both sides, 9 x 14.75, October 10, 1821. As “Liberator and President of the Republic of Columbia,” Bolivar opens relations with Mexico by appointing a minister plenipotentiary. In part (translated): “Motivated by the most sincere desire to promote to the fullest extent the most perfect friendship, harmony, and good relations between the Government of the Republic over which I preside and the Supreme Government of the Mexican Empire, and convinced of the favorable disposition that exists on the part of that Government to contribute to such a useful and important purpose, through the means of a definite treaty which would assure the liberty and independence of both countries, and restore to them, in the eyes of the world, the political impor-

tance which they so rightly deserve because of their people and their resources, I hereby grant and confer upon Citizen Miguel Santa Maria the full and absolute power of Minister Plenipotentiary to the Supreme Government of the Mexican Government.” Prominently signed at the conclusion in ink by Bolivar, and countersigned by Pedro Gual as secretary of state and foreign relations. The ornate paper seal affixed beside his signature is folded but intact. In fine condition.

In 1821, Simon Bolivar appointed Miguel Santa Maria as plenipotentiary minister of Gran Colombia and sent him to Mexico with the mission of signing a treaty of friendship and trade. Shortly after arriving in Veracruz, on March 23, 1822, Santa Maria notified the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Manuel de Herrera of his mission and objective. On April 27, 1822, the Mexican Congress officially recognized Colombia and accepted the treaty proposal. The other signer, Pedro Gual Escandón, would go on to serve as president of Venezuela. Starting Bid $1000

Bolivar acknowledges the “election of the President, Vice President, and Secretary of the Sovereign Congress”

194. Simon Bolivar Letter Signed on “election of the President, Vice President, and Secretary of the Sovereign Congress”. Revolutionary and political leader (1783-1830) whose military campaigns against the Spanish were instrumental in the emergence of the independent nations of modern South America, including Bolivia, which was named in his honor. LS in Spanish, signed “Bolivar,” one page, 8 x 12.25, February 20, 1825. Brief letter acknowledging notification of the “election of the President, Vice President, and Secretary of the Sovereign Congress.” In fine condition, with a couple of small stains. Starting Bid $200

Chiang Kai-shek writes to Costa Rica’s president, seeking to “establish economic relations between the two countries”

195. Chiang Kai-Shek Letter Signed to the President of Costa Rica, Promoting Economic Relations. LS in Chinese, signed by Chiang Kai-shek, two pages, 8.25 x 12.5, Republic of China letterhead, September 1, 1964. Letter to Francisco Orlich, president of Costa Rica, informing him of the arrival of a “friendly economic delegation,” visiting to “establish economic relations between the two countries and convey the views of the governments and peoples of their respective countries.” The letter closes with a line of good fortune: “Your country’s national destiny is prosperous.” In fine condition.

An intriguing letter of state promoting the development of economic ties between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Costa Rica. In 1965, the Free China Journal reported: ‘To promote trade, the Chinese government sent two economic missions to Latin America in 1964…Between September and November, the second mission of six members visited Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, EI Salvador, Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Honduras. The mission issued a joint statement with Jamaica and concluded trade agreements with the eight other countries. It also paid an unofficial visit to Trinidad.’

Costa Rica would maintain official relations with the Republic of China (commonly known as Taiwan) instead of the People’s Republic of China (commonly known as China) until June 1, 2007, when it opened relations with China, causing Taiwan to end ties with the South American nation. Starting Bid $200

Classic Stoneman portrait of the Prime Minister

196. Winston Churchill Signed Photograph - PSA MINT

9. Iconic matte-finish 2.75 x 3.75 portrait of Churchill striking a serious pose, affixed to its original 4.25 x 6.25 mount, neatly signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Winston S. Churchill.” In fine condition, with faint silvering to the perimeter of the image. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “MINT 9.” An enduring portrait of Churchill captured by Walter Stoneman at 10 Downing Street on April 1, 1941, the day Churchill was awaiting word on Germany’s fateful invasion of Yugoslavia. Starting Bid $300

197. Winston Churchill Signature. Beautiful ink signature, “Winston S. Churchill,” penned neatly on an off-white 5.25 x 2.25 sheet. Matted and framed with a Yousuf Karsh portrait photo to an overall size of 11 x 15.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Emperor Hirohito announces the birth of

an heir,

Akihito, to Haile Selassie of Ethiopia

198. Hirohito Letter Signed Announcing the Birth of Akihito to Haile Selassie. LS in Japanese, boldly signed in black ink by Emperor Hirohito, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 9 x 12, gilt-embossed chrysanthemum letterhead, February 5, 1934. Letter addressed to Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, announcing the birth of Akihito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on December 23, 1933. Includes an official French translation on the emperor’s gilt-embossed chrysanthemum letterhead, and accompanied by the original transmittal envelope, addressed in Japanese to “His Majesty the Emperor of Ethiopia,” with a paper chrysanthemum seal on the reverse. In fine condition.

This is a particularly interesting letter of state as it documents the birth of a future emperor, as well as the friendly relations between Japan and Ethiopia. In 1931, the Meiji Constitution was used as a model for the Constitution of Ethiopia—the first modern constitution of the Ethiopian Empire—by the intellectual Tekle Hawariat Tekle Mariyam. The two nations exchanged diplomatic legations, and established consulates in each other’s nations in the mid-1930s. Starting Bid $300

Royalty

King Edward VII announces the end of the Boer War: “The document containing terms of peace was signed at Pretoria yesterday evening...I am greatly overjoyed. I do not know yet when the announcement is to be made public—so perhaps you will kindly keep the news for yourself!”

201. King Edward VII Autograph Letter Signed Announcing the End of the Second Boer War. ALS signed “Believe me, your affec’te nephew & cousin, Edward R,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.5, Buckingham Palace letterhead, June 1, 1902. Handwritten letter to his great uncle, Prince George, Duke of Cambridge, announcing the end of the Second Boer War. The Duke of Cambridge had been Commander-in-Chief of the Forces from 1856 to 1895, adamantly opposing military reforms in favor of upholding tradition. The resulting weaknesses of the British Army were exposed at the outset of the Second Boer War: despite far superior numbers, the unprepared British forces were overwhelmed by the effective guerrilla tactics of the Boers. The result was the largest and most costly war in which Great Britain engaged between the Napoleonic Wars and World War I.

Overjoyed at the news of peace following this divisive war, Edward VII writes to the Duke, in full: “You will I know be pleased to hear that the document containing terms of peace was signed at Pretoria yesterday evening at 10.30 by all the Boer representatives as well as by Lords Milner and Kitchener—this is indeed a matter of great congratulation throughout the country & I am greatly overjoyed. I do not know yet when the announcement is to be made public—so perhaps you will kindly keep the news for yourself!” In fine condition.

In spite of difficulties early on, British scorched earth policies and brutality against Boers held in concentration camps brought the guerrillas to the negotiating table in 1902. The Treaty of Vereeniging, signed on May 31, 1902, at Melrose House in Pretoria, brought an end to hostilities and saw the Boer Republics absorbed into the British Empire as colonies of the Transvaal and Orange River. In 1910 these were merged with the Natal and Cape Colonies to form the Union of South Africa, a self-governing dominion within the British Empire. A rare and historically significant handwritten letter by King Edward VII, expressing his delight at the newfound peace in southern Africa. Starting Bid $500

King George IV seeks a treaty with the United States “for the more effectual suppression of the Slave Trade”

202. King George IV Document Signed for Negotiating a Treaty with the U.S. “for the more effectual suppression of the Slave Trade”. Manuscript DS, signed “George R,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.25, September 2, 1824. Warrant by which King George IV grants “a Full Power to Our Trusty and Well beloved Henry Unwin Addington, Esquire, authorizing and empowering him to negotiate and conclude, with the Minister or Ministers duly vested with similar Power and Authority on the part of Our Good Friends The United States of America, a Treaty for the more effectual suppression of the Slave Trade.” Boldly signed at the head in ink by King George IV, and countersigned at the conclusion by Foreign Secretary George Canning. The white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains fully intact. Bound to the document with a navy blue ribbon is a manuscript containing the text of the instrument granting Addington the power to negotiate said treaty. In fine condition.

Pressure to abolish slavery within the British Empire was mounting in Great Britain in the mid-1820s. These efforts, led by William Wilberforce, Thomas Clarkson, and others, would achieve success in 1833, when Britain passed the Slavery Abolition Act and emancipated 780,000 slaves. In an effort to assist opponents of the African slave trade, the United States, in early 1824, came close to agreeing to allow Britain to search the ships of American slave traders.

Negotiations over the slave suppression convention were still ongoing in December, when President James Monroe gave his State of the Union Address, commenting on the matter: ‘It is a cause of serious regret that no arrangement has yet been finally concluded between the two governments to secure by joint cooperation the suppression of the slave trade. It was the object of the British government in the early stages of the negotiation to adopt a plan for the suppression which should include the concession of the mutual right of search by the ships of war of each party of the vessels of the other for suspected offenders. This was objected to by this government on the principle that as the right of search was a right of war of a belligerent toward a neutral power it might have an ill effect to extend it by treaty, to an offense which had been made comparatively mild, to a time of peace.’

Ultimately, the prospects of the proposed Anglo-American convention collapsed under objections in the United States Senate, and no such treaty would be concluded until the Lyons–Seward Treaty of 1862—an aggressive measure to end the Atlantic slave trade negotiated amidst the Civil War. Starting Bid $500

George IV appoints a commissioner to conclude and sign “a Treaty for the Marriage of His Royal Highness The Duke of Clarence with Her Serene Highness The Princess Adelaide”

203. King George IV Document Signed on Marriage of William IV. Historic manuscript DS, signed “George P.R.,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.5, July 31, 1818. Important royal warrant for affixing the Great Seal to the Earl of Liverpool’s power to conclude and sign “a Treaty for the Marriage of His Royal Highness The Duke of Clarence with Her Serene Highness The Princess Adelaide of Saxe-Cobourg-Meiningen.” Boldly signed at the head in ink by George IV as regent, and countersigned at the conclusion by Viscount Castlereagh. The crisply embossed paper seal affixed to the left side remains intact. Annexed to the warrant are three pages of instructions pertaining to the marriage contract, in part: “Having consented that a marriage shall be solemnized between His Royal Highness The Duke of Clarence, and Her Serene Highness Adelaide Amelia Louisa Theresa Carolina…and it being expedient to have the marriage contract drawn up in due form, and signed without delay, we have judged it proper to appoint a fit and able person for that purpose…Robert Banks Earl of Liverpool, First Commissioner of His Majesty’s Treasury, We have nominated, constituted, and appointed…to sign, in His Majesty’s name, the instrument or compact of marriage thus concluded.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $500

Important 1825 warrant for a treaty between the United Kingdom and Argentina, with provisions for “abolishing the Slave Trade”

204. King George IV Document Signed for Treaty with Argentina, Supressing the Slave Trade and Allowing Religious Freedoms. Manuscript DS, signed “George R,” one page both sides, 9.25 x 14.5, May 10, 1825. Warrant by which King George IV orders Lord High Chancellor John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon, to “cause the Great Seal of Our United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to be affixed to an Instrument bearing date with these Presents (a Copy whereof is hereunto annexed) containing Our Ratification of a Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation between Us and The United Provinces of Rio de la Plata, concluded an signed at Buenos Ayres on the second day of February 1825.” Prominently signed at the head by King George IV, and countersigned at the conclusion by Foreign Secretary George Canning. The white paper seal affixed at the upper left remains intact.

Bound to the document with a navy blue ribbon is a 23-page manuscript containing the bilingual text of the treaty in English and Spanish, making provisions for friendship, trade, duties, navigation, religious freedoms, and the suppression of the slave trade. The most interesting provision is “Article XIV,” in full: “His Brittanick Majesty being extremely desirous of totally abolishing the Slave Trade, the United Provinces of Rio de la Plata engage to cooperate with His Britannick Majesty for the

completion of so beneficent a work, and to prohibit all Persons inhabiting within the said United Provinces, or subject to their Jurisdiction, in the most effectual manner, and by the most solemn Laws, from taking any share in such Trade.”

“Article XII” provides for religious freedoms, in part: “The Subjects of His Britannick Majesty residing in the United Provinces of Rio de la Plata, shall not be disturbed, persecuted, or annoyed on account of their Religion, but they shall have perfect liberty of Conscience therein, and to celebrate the Divine Service either within their own private Houses, or in their own particular Churches or Chapels, which they shall be at liberty to build and maintain in convenient places, approved of by the Government of the said United Provinces.” In fine condition.

With this ‘Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation’ between the United Kingdom and the United Provinces of the River Plata (predecessor of modern Argentina), the UK—the most dominant world power at the time—recognized the 1816 Argentine Declaration of Independence, making provisions for peaceful trade, religious freedoms for British subjects residing in Argentina, and the suppression of the Atlantic slave trade. Starting Bid $300

205. King Philip II Letter Signed. King of Spain (born 1527) from 1556 until his death in 1598; Sovereign of the Spanish Empire over North and South America, King of Portugal, Naples, Spanish Holland and Sicily, and King of England and Ireland while married to Queen Mary I. LS in French, signed “Philip,” one page, 13 x 13.5, September 1566. Untranslated letter on the administration of the low countries, prominently signed at the conclusion in ink by King Philip II. Retains the white paper seal affixed on the reverse. In very good to fine condition, with paper loss from ink erosion affecting the text, but not the signature. Starting Bid $200

206. Princess Diana and King Charles III Signed Christmas Card (1985). 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, “Mr. Fryer, from Charles and” and “Diana.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

“The children’s grandmother is spoiling her eldest quite openly and will do so with Anne if she got a chance!”—a touching letter from Princess Elizabeth on the health of her two young children

207. Queen Elizabeth II Autograph Letter Signed, Updating Her Midwife on the Health of Her Babies, Prince Charles, and Princess Anne. ALS signed “Elizabeth,” four pages, 4.75 x 7.5, Balmoral Castle letterhead, October 4, 1950. Handwritten letter to her midwife, Helen Rowe, whom she calls “Rowie,” in part: “We are all getting on very well up here and I am feeling very much stronger already…Charles is getting fatter as he has an enormous appetite and takes a great deal of exercise. I find it extremely difficult to explain it away when he looks at something he can’t reach and then turns his back meaningly on me and says ‘Mummy, lift!’ He enjoyed the train journey far more than Anne, who wasn’t too keen on the rattling to begin with, but she has steadily been putting on weight up here and has got lovely pink cheeks after she has been out… The children’s grandmother is spoiling her eldest quite openly and will do so with Anne if she got a chance!” In fine condition. A wonderful letter from the princess, touching on the health of her two young children: Charles, a month shy of his second birthday, and Anne, who was only one month and 19 days old when this letter was written. Starting Bid $300

Magnificent color portrait of Queen Elizabeth in her crown jewels, signed in 1968

208. Queen Elizabeth II Oversized Signed Photograph (1968). Massive color semi-glossy 17.5 x 23.5 photo of Queen Elizabeth II standing in a full-length pose, wearing her crown jewels and Order of the Garter riband, affixed to its original 17.5 x 25.5 mount, nicely signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R, 1968.” Impressively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 30.5. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Splendid oversized portrait of the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II, signed in the year of her coronation

209. Queen Elizabeth II Oversized Signed Photograph (1953). Marvelous oversized vintage matte-finish 11 x 14.5 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing her glimmering crown jewels, taken by Royal Court photographer Dorothy Wilding, affixed to its original 12 x 16.5 mount, nicely signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R, 1953.” Handsomely mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 22 x 26. In fine condition. An exquisite image of the beloved British monarch. Starting Bid $300

211. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Signed Photograph (1954). Scarce vintage matte-finish 6 x 8 photo of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip posing outdoors with their two young children, affixed to the original 7.5 x 10 mount, which is signed in fountain pen, “Philip” and “Elizabeth R., 1954.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

210. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Signed Christmas Card (1952). Royal Christmas and New Year’s card from 1952, with a gilt-embossed crown on the front, measuring 13.5 x 8.5 open, featuring a charming photo of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip posing with their two young children in front of Balmoral Castle, signed in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R.” and “Philip.” In fine condition, with some light foxing to the outside covers. Starting Bid $200

212. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Signed Christmas Card (1953). Royal Christmas card from 1953, measures 16 x 10 unfolded, featuring a color family portrait of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip with their children Charles and Anne, signed below the image in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R., 1953” and “Philip.” In fine condition, with a few small stains to the front cover. Starting Bid $200

Early signed portrait of Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, the young daughters of the Duke and Duchess of York

213. Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret Early Photograph Signed as Children. Very early and rare matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 portrait photo of Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, the young daughters of the Duke and Duchess of York, signed below in ink as children, “Elizabeth” and Margaret.” Presented in its original leather-bound period frame to an overall size of 7 x 9. In very good to fine condition, with damage to the frame, and light silvering to the image, as well as trimmed edges to its mount. Starting Bid $200

215. Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret Signed Christmas Card (1951). Royal Christmas card from 1951 with embossed golden monograms of the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret on the front, measures 15.5 x 6.5 open, featuring a superb Dorothy Wilding seated portrait of the sisters, signed on the adjacent page in fountain pen, “from Elizabeth” and “& Margaret.” In fine condition. In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope postmarked December 18, 1951. An exceptional holiday greeting from the princesses — Elizabeth would become queen the following year. Starting Bid $200

Scarce letter signed by Queen Isabella while sponsoring Columbus’s third voyage to the New World

216. Queen Isabella Letter Signed. Wife (1451–1504) of King Ferdinand II, known as the ‘Catholic Monarchs,’ who reigned together over a dynastically unified Spain; they are remembered for initiating the Spanish Inquisition, sponsoring Christopher Columbus’s 1492 voyage to the New World, and establishing the Spanish empire. LS in Spanish, signed “Yo La Reyna,” one page, 8.25 x 8, August 25, 1499. Letter ordering her chamberlain, Sancho de Paredes, to give a dress of black serge to one of her daughters. Attractively double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 20.75 x 14.75. In fine condition.

The present letter was written during Christopher Columbus’s third voyage to the New World, one month before her newly appointed administrator arrived in Hispaniola to investigate rumors of Columbus’s mistreatment of Spanish colonists. Columbus and his brothers were ultimately arrested and returned to Spain to face the king and queen; after languishing in jail for six weeks, Ferdinand ordered their release; restored their freedom and wealth; and, after much persuasion, agreed to fund Columbus’s fourth voyage. Starting Bid $300

Activists and Social Leaders

Historic page from John Brown’s personal memorandum book, recording a visit with Frederick Douglass

222. John Brown Handwritten Notebook Page: “Meet F. Douglas at home”. Remarkable handwritten page from John Brown’s personal memorandum book, 3.5 x 5.75, circa 1856–1858, with notations on both sides in his hand. The most significant is a note indicating a meeting with the great abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass: “Meet F. Douglas at home on or about Nov. 7th.” Others on that side include: “John Brown Jr., Lindenville, Ashtabula, Oh.”; and “Meet at Iowa City & stop with Jesse Bowen”; “Philo. P. Stewart, Jonas Jones, Tabor, Iowa”; and “Parker Earle’s Special Friend, Dwight, Ill.” On the opposite side, Brown records several purchases, listing amounts paid for board, horse feed, flour, nets, and other items; three entries mention his son Jason, who was with him in Kansas but not at Harpers Ferry. In very good condition, with irregular staining, and some of Brown’s handwriting traced over in an unknown hand.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance by Presbyterian minister and abolitionist James Miller McKim, signed “J. M. McKim,” two pages, 5 x 8, American Freedman’s Union Commission, July 30, 1865, in part: “The only things I have in the way of autographs of John Brown are a letter to me, with which I would not part, and a pocket memorandum book of the Martyr’s which Mrs. Brown gave me at North Elba on the day of the burial. I have cut out and here enclose the two first leaves of this book. I don’t know that they will at all serve your purpose, but any one that knows John Brown’s hand-writing will recognise it at once in these memoranda.”

In 1859, Reverend James Miller McKim and his wife Sarah escorted Mary Brown, the wife of abolitionist John Brown, to Virginia, after his failed raid on Harpers Ferry. The McKims were accompanied in this effort by Hector Tyndale, another Philadelphia abolitionist. After visiting her husband in jail in Charlestown, Virginia, Mary Brown, along with the McKims and Tyndale, stayed in Harpers Ferry until after John Brown’s execution on December 2, 1859. The McKims prayed and held hands with Mary Brown until the hour of execution passed. Afterward, they assisted her in claiming Brown’s body and escorted her to Philadelphia; McKim continued with her to his burial place, the John Brown Farm in remote North Elba, New York, near present-day Lake Placid, where he received this historic relic of the martyr. Starting Bid $1000

“The Constitution written by John Brown at my house, is not for sale”

224. Frederick Douglass Historic Autograph Note Signed: “The Constitution written by John Brown at my house, is not for sale”. ANS signed “Fred’k Douglass,” one page, 5 x 3, September 16, 1874. Historic handwritten note by Frederick Douglass, in full: “The Constitution written by John Brown at my house, is not for sale.” In fine condition, with a few small stains.

In May 1858, John Brown gathered a group of like-minded activists in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, for a ‘Constitutional Convention,’ where he introduced a provisional constitution that he had written while a guest at the home of Frederick Douglass in February 1858. Brown wanted to establish an independent republic within the United States, waging war to liberate the South from slavery. He planned to create the state in the Appalachian Mountains, to be populated by escaped slaves and others devoted to the cause of freedom.

This provisional constitution was introduced in Brown’s trial by his lawyer, Samuel Chilton, to suggest that his actions at Harpers Ferry were not treasonous, but rather evidence of insanity. Chilton called the constitution ‘ridiculous nonsense—a wild, chimerical production’ that ‘could only be produced by men of unsound minds.’ Starting Bid $300

Remarkable early draft for Alex Haley’s 1963 Playboy interview with Malcolm X, hand-corrected and signed by the Civil Rights icon

225. Malcolm X Hand-Corrected and Multi-Signed Draft for Alex Haley’s 1963 Playboy Interview - Signed “Malcolm X” Three Times and “MX” Five Times. Alex Haley’s early original typed manuscript for his 1963 Playboy Magazine interview with Malcolm X, 45 pages (numbered to “Page 40,” with several numbers duplicated), 8.5 x 11, circa January–February 1963, hand-corrected throughout in blue ballpoint by Malcolm X, with corrections in other hands in ballpoint and pencil. Malcolm X signs in full at the bottom of three different pages, “Malcom X,” indicating his approval of the content, and also signs his initials in the margins, “MX,” five times.

Malcolm X’s own revisions offer tremendous insight into his views of himself, his movement, and Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad. In one instance, he adds “for our people” to the end of the sentence: “Mr. Muhammad is reaching that until we have some land of our own, we can never bring freedom, justice and equality into existence for our people.” In another—”The white man knows that separated black men will grow independent”—he changes the typed word “freed” to “separated,” emphasizing the separatist nature of the movement. He also changes “him” to “the white man” in the following line, “Mr. Muhammad teaches that as soon as we separate from the white man, we will learn that we can do without the white man just as he can do without us.”

Referring to Elijah Muhammad, he modifies “the Prophet” to be “Messenger” or “Man of God” on multiple occasions, and adds some clarifying remarks to his commentary on Elijah Muhammad. Further, he writes out a line about his early views of white people—”I thought they were gods and goddesses”—and adds a note to a passage about his conversion, writing: “after becoming a Muslim.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original May 1963 issue of Playboy in which the interview appeared, worn at the spine.

Playboy’s May 1963 interview with Malcolm X was one of the most famous of Haley’s career and gave most readers their first in-depth look at Malcolm X’s teachings and personality. Supporters and critics viewed the Muslim minister in very different terms. Admirers saw him as a courageous advocate for the rights of African-Americans and condemned crimes against black Americans; detractors accused him of preaching racism, black supremacy, and violence. Nevertheless, he has been described as one of the greatest and most influential African-American leaders in history. Within a year of granting this interview, with America still gripped by ever-growing racial tension, the once-combative black nationalist Malcolm X had repudiated almost every stance published. He had broken with the Nation of Islam movement, fallen out with its leader, Elijah Muhammad, renounced black supremacy, and embraced racial equality and human rights. He was assassinated in Harlem in 1965. Starting Bid $2500

Businessmen

228. Porsche 356 Sales Brochure - Rare 1948 English Variant. Rare and attractive English variant of the original sales brochure for the 1948 Porsche 356, four pages, 11.75 x 8.25, printed by H. Kapri & Co., Vienna. The brochure advertises the “Limousine” and “Drophead Coupe” models of the Porsche 356, with technical specifications listed on the back; a few ink edits have been made to the technical description, likely made by a prospective buyer or dealer as they denote changes to the car’s specifications. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and handling wear, and a few tiny tears to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

The Porsche founder expresses condolences to a colleague whose son “sacrificed his young life for the Fuhrer and Fatherland”

229. Ferdinand Porsche World War II-Dated Typed Letter Signed: “One of your sons sacrificed his young life for the Fuhrer and Fatherland”. Auto engineer and inventor (1875–1951) who designed Volkswagen and Porsche automobiles. Rare TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, personal letterhead, December 11, 1941. Letter offering condolences to a colleague who lost his son in World War II, in part (translated): “I have just learned with deepest shock that one of your sons sacrificed his young life for the Fuhrer and Fatherland. A sacrifice that hits you and your esteemed wife the hardest. If you find at least some distraction from your pain in your restless and so successful work, your poor wife’s raging heart will only be able to find a little consolation in the magnitude of today’s events, which the iron compulsion imposes on us: Your son fell for the future of our people.” In fine condition, with some light edge toning. Starting Bid $200

Scientists and Inventors

Alexander Graham Bell’s pocket notebook, with scientific notes on “shallow draft propulsion,” “photo-telephoning,” and “suicide by gold leaf”

232. Alexander Graham Bell Signed Check, Handwritten Notebook, and Ephemera. Unique lot of Alexander Graham Bell ephemera and autographs, highlighted by Bell’s handwritten pocket notebook, 2.25 x 3.75, circa 1904–1906, in which Bell had jotted hundreds of words in pencil, with various notes, memoranda, statistics, and a few sketches. In one instance, he writes out the text of a condolence telegram, including his signature, “Graham Bell,” in part: “I feel so thankful to have my father with me that I can sympathize sincerely with you in your loss.” He also records the New York City address of sculptor Gutzon Borglum, and writes out things relating to his personal life and scientific experimentation, such as, “steam turbine,” “Aeroclub,” “Bullfight at St. Louis,” “Smithson Monument,” “Chickens for grubs,” “Shallow draft propulsion,” “Photo-telephoning,” “suicide by gold leaf,” “what is the flying weight of a dandelion seed?,” “caisson disease— effervescence of blood,” mathematical notations, and many more. The miniature notebook offers fascinating insight into one of the great minds of the late 19th and early 20th century.

Additionally includes: a Bank of Nova Scotia check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and boldly signed in full by Bell, “Alexander Graham Bell,” payable to L. McFadyen for $61.67; one of Bell’s personal visiting card, 3.25 x 1.5, elegantly engraved with her name in a simple, cursive script: “Mr. Alexander Graham Bell”; and an engraved poem for the 1894 ‘Golden Wedding’ of his parents, Alexander Melville Bell and Eliza Symonds, imprinted on a gilt-edged 4.5 x 6.75 card. In overall very good to fine condition, with staining to the check, not affecting its bold signature. Starting Bid $200

“There is certainly not a deaf child in America who can show such wonderful progress in such a short length of time”

233. Alexander Graham Bell Autograph Letter Signed on Teaching Speech to the Deaf. ALS signed “A. Graham Bell,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, June 24, 1873. Handwritten letter to “Mrs. Sanders,” reporting on the progress of her son, “George” whom he is instructing at his school for the deaf. In part: “Dear little Georgie progresses so beautifully with his Articulation that I cannot help writing to let you participate in my delight. We have just overcome a great difficulty in the thorough mastery of the vowel etc.

This sound, besides giving him the power of pronouncing an immense variety of words, is the key to all the other vowel sounds. We have striven hard, for over a month to perfect it and it is now so thoroughly mastered, that Georgie pronounced perfectly naturally this morning a number of words like the following ‘pea, bee, me, see, speak, beef, feet, &c &c.’ He also articulated for the first time to day the word ‘I.’ The letter S is now done so well that the difficult double consonants ps, ts, fs, th, sp, st, sf, sth, are done easily. Indeed George’s whole progress is most encouraging.

In regard to his mental development you can see for yourself what an immense stride forward he has taken. There is certainly not a deaf child in America who can show such wonderful progress in such a short length of time. I am perfectly delighted with him. I see a great deal more of him now than I have ever done before as I have relinquished all my private pupils so as to have my afternoons and evenings free.” In fine condition.

In 1867, Alexander Graham Bell became an assistant to his father, Alexander Melville Bell, who had invented the phonetic ‘visible speech’ system for teaching the deaf. In 1871, Bell began teaching his father’s system upon his arrival in Boston in April 1871, and by the spring of 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, Bell began printing the ‘Visible Speech Pioneer,’ a periodic publication that provided helpful information to various institutes for the deaf. He would also serve as professor of vocal physiology and elocution at Boston University during the 1870s. Starting Bid $200

234. Alexander Graham Bell Letter Signed. LS, one page, 5.25 x 8.5, Langham Hotel (London) letterhead, November 20, 1880. Letter to engineer Conrad W. Cooke: “I am sorry to be obliged to leave London without seeing you and hope to have the pleasure of meeting you upon my return next week.” Double-matted with an engraved plate and a touched-up photo of Bell at the opening of the long-distance line from New York to Chicago in 1892; framed to an overall size of 30.5 x 15.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Radioactivity results from Curie’s lab

235. Marie Curie Document SignedCertificate of Assay for the Emission of Radiation. 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, 8.5 x 11.5, July 20, 1931. Scarce “Institut du Radium, Laboratoire Curie” certificate documenting an assay regarding the emission of radiation, approved at the conclusion in ink by Curie as director of the laboratory. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 16. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

Edison reports on his pioneering X-ray experiments for

The Century Magazine, including a sketch of “the first Roentgen Ray lamp in the world”

236. Thomas Edison Handwritten Manuscript on XRay Experiments with Sketch of “the first Roentgen Ray lamp in the world”. Handwritten manuscript on X-ray experiments by Thomas A. Edison, accomplished in pencil in his unmistakable hand and incorporating his surname twice, totaling eight pages plus a hand-drawn diagram and an original photograph, 6 x 9, circa 1896. Edison drafts a contribution to an article that would appear in the May 1896 issue of The Century Magazine, entitled ‘Photographing the Unseen: A Symposium on the Roentgen Rays.’ Edison begins by outlining the purpose of his work: “[E]dison’s experiments with the Roentgen Ray have been almost entirely devoted to understanding the phenomenon with a view of obtaining the most practicable and powerful form of apparatus—especially the fluorescent lamp—the photographic plates and the best form of electric oscillation to energize the lamp. Having all the appliances for working with Incandescent lamp vacuo he has been enabled to try a large number of experiments with the end in view. He has not as yet attempted to take pictures [o] ther than a standard figure [o]f a number of bars of metal…[H]e is now fitting up a [c]omplete apparatus and [e]xpects soon to conduct a number of accurate experiments in the photography of animals & inanimate objects, from the rough experiments recorded in Edison’s note book I ‘brief’ the following.”

The next five pages record his observations of these experiments, in part: “1st. The ray proceeds from all parts of the glass illuminated by fluorescence. 2nd. With same degree of fluorescence it is independent of the size or position of electrodes. 3d. Under same conditions as to distance of lamps from plate the distortion increases with increase in size of lamp bulb. 4th. Records taken every 3 inches up to 36 inches show that the photographic effect of the ray diminishes at the square of the distance as stated by Roentgen—5th. Commercial dry plates vary much in their sensitiveness to the ray—the most rapid plates for light are the slowest for the ray. 6th. As near as can be ascertained at present the power of the ray to photograph varies as to the square of the illuminating power of the fluorescence. 7th. The phosphoresce of the lamp after current is stopped does not photograph—powerful after phosphoresce of a lamp is no indication of its value for photographic work.” He concludes by noting: “A good lamp should give [a] clear

photograph of thin metallic strips through 8 inches of Georgia pine in 15 minutes.”

Additionally includes Edison’s hand-drawn diagram of the lamp, accomplished on the reverse of a color illustration of New York, captioned in pencil in another hand: “Sketch of the first Roentgen Ray lamp in the world. Drawn by Edison’s own hand at his laboratory for George H. Guy.” The sketch closely corresponds with the official diagram that Edison submitted for his ‘Fluorescent Electric Lamp’ patent, filed May 19, 1896. Guy’s New York address is stamped in the upper right corner; Guy was manager of the Bureau of Scientific and Electrical Information, and a technical newspaper columnist/editor for several notable newspapers of the day, including the New York Times. Also accompanying is a rare contemporary 6 x 8.5 mounted albumen portrait of Edison, captioned on the mount in pencil: “Edison under his Fluorescent Lamp, May 29/96.”

Browned, brittle, and in good to very good condition, with varying degrees of chipping, splitting, tears, and losses affecting some of Edison’s writing; the original photograph is heavily worn, with splits to the mount repaired on the reverse with tape. Accompanied by a photocopy of the piece as it appeared in The Century Magazine.

German engineer and physicist Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays in 1895, and scientists and inventors around the world clamored to investigate the newfound phenomenon. Edison was principal among them, and—as he notes here, already having developed apparatus for testing the electric incandescent light—made fast progress. He quickly developed a fluorescent lamp which used X-rays, or “Roentgen Rays,” to excite the phosphor, which he used to conduct experiments in X-ray imaging. He soon set to work on an early fluoroscope, but abandoned the project upon realizing the dangers of radiation: Edison nearly lost his sight, and his laboratory assistant Clarence Dally became an early victim of radiation dermatitis and subsequent medical complications, eventually losing his left arm and right hand due to radiation exposure, and dying of mediastinal cancer. These unfortunate events led Edison to famously announce: ‘Don’t talk to me about X-rays; I am afraid of them.’ Starting Bid $2500

237. Thomas Edison Signed Photograph. Vintage 6 x 7.5 portrait photo of Thomas Edison in a handsome front-facing pose, affixed to the original 8 x 10 presentation mount, which is signed with his attractive ‘umbrella’ signature in fountain pen, “Thos. A. Edison.” Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 14.25. In fine condition, with chipping only to the original frame, in no way affecting the beautifully signed photograph. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $300

238. Thomas Edison Signed Photograph. Sharp mattefinish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of the inventor seated with his hands clasped in his lap, affixed to a 9.5 x 12 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in ink, “To F. W. Theis, Thomas A. Edison.” In very good to fine condition, with faint silvering to the image, minor loss to the lower right corner tip, and scattered toning and dampstaining to the mount (affecting the signature area). Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Einstein

explains the “theory usually called

Special

Theory of Relativity,” demonstrating that the speed of light is a constant

240. Albert Einstein

Typed Letter Signed, Explaining Special Relativity. TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page both sides, 8.75 x 11, personal letterhead, August 8, 1931. Letter to physics student M. Frenkel in Vienna, offering a proof that Relativity does not hold if the speed of light is not constant. In part (translated): “My situation with regards to your work is such that I can’t see the forest for all the trees, that is, I don’t know what you are actually trying to prove… The theory usually called Special Theory of Relativity contains two assumptions: 1.) The principle of Special Relativity (R) 2.) The independence of one speed c from the relative system. (L[…]) (That this is the speed of light does not enter into the derivations of the results (e.g. the Lorenz-Transformation). You seem to believe now that Ritz’s law of the dispersion of light, that is, the hypothesis that the dispersion velocity of light is equal to c+v (c being a constant, v the velocity of the emitting body) can be consolidated with the Lorenz-Transformation. This, however, is a misconception.

Proof: Let a light be sent from a body resting opposite to K, from the point of origin in the direction of a positive x-axis. By applying Ritz’s hypothesis twice, we get the propagation-equation opposite to K’: x’=ct’ opposite to K: x= (c+v)t

Both these equations are supposed to present the same occurrence, that is xt and x’t’ are supposed to be connected by the Lorenz-Transformation. That is not the case, because x2-c2t2 =x’2-c2t’2 is not valid. Thus, if I have understood you correctly, you are mistaken. Should you, however, mean to express something else, then you need to state that briefly and clearly.” In very good condition, with heavy intersecting folds, and small areas of paper loss, repaired and reinforced by complete silking to the front.

Einstein’s theories created controversies for many years and in all levels of scholarship. The speed of a ball thrown at a velocity of 40 miles per hour, thrown forward from a train going 30 miles per hour, actually travels at 70 miles per hour with respect to someone standing on the station platform. Einstein’s basic assumption is that the speed of light emitted from a flashlight on that train does not add on the 30 miles per hour of the train. Not all scientists agreed with him. Ritz’s theory, developed by Swiss physicist Walther Ritz, insists among other things that the light does travel 30 miles faster from that train.

Here, a student insists that Relativity still holds true, even under Ritz’s theory. Einstein attempts to show his correspondent that he is in error. In offering his proof, Einstein hand-writes portions of the formulas “x’=ct’,” expressing the distance traveled by light in t’ seconds, and “x=(c+v)t” expressing the distance traveled by light in t seconds from a train going v miles per hour, as proposed and seen by Ritz standing on the platform. He also pens “x2-c2t2 =x’2-c2t’2” in his closing lines. A superb and thoughtful piece of instructive correspondence from Albert Einstein, who revolutionized modern physics through the theories of special and general relativity. Starting Bid $2500

Letters

from Einstein, recently emigrated from Europe and safe in America, offering words of caution regarding the rise of Nazi Germany:

“We may still hope that at least a part of the world remains protected from such a downfall”

239. Albert Einstein Collection of (5) Typed Letters Signed, Dating to His Arrival in Princeton After His Self-Exile from Nazi Germany. Collection of five TLSs in German from Albert Einstein, each signed “A. Einstein,” all one page, 8 x 10 and 8.5 x 11, dated between November 1933 and January 1936, four directed to Theodore F. Menzel and another serving as a letter of recommendation for Menzel, a German national and American resident who initiated a correspondence with the theoretical physicist in late November 1933. Einstein’s letters are as follows (translated):

November 24, 1933: “Your noble and refined words have given me unusual pleasure. You are entirely correct that the people in Germany are not as bad as the behavior of the state and of the leading voices makes it appear. However, there is a great danger that the better elements will be destroyed, suppressed, or even corrupted. For the time being, we may still hope that at least a part of the world remains protected from such a downfall.”

July 23, 1934: “It may well be quite inconvenient for you to visit me here in Watch Hill. I will be happy to also answer your questions in writing, as far as I can.”

July 27, 1934: “Your letter indicates that you prefer to pose your questions to me orally. This can certainly be done some morning by prior arrangement. P.S. My wife is in Europe.”

January 6, 1936: “I remember our conversation very well and am happy to recommend you. In view of my isolated situation, however, I am not in a position to identify the individuals whom you might approach. For this reason, I am sending you the enclosed recommendation written in general terms.”

Letter of recommendation (same date as above): “I have had the opportunity on multiple occasions to converse with Mr. Theodor Menzel about certain observations that he has made in recent years. On these occasions, I have seen that he is a cultured, capable, and intelligent man. He will certainly show himself to be useful and reliable in a business career, as Mr. Menzel’s references’ also demonstrate. I would be greatly pleased if Mr. Menzel were to find employment matching his capabilities.”

Includes an ALS from Elsa Einstein and seven letters from Menzel. In overall very good to fine condition, with soiling, toning, and file holes, none of which affects any of Einstein’s signatures. Accompanied by English translations for each letter. Starting Bid $2500

“I am glad that Penicillin is booming in America but it is a pity there is all the publicity when there is not enough stuff to go round”

241. Alexander Fleming Autograph Letter Signed: “I am glad that Penicillin is booming in America”. Scottish physician and microbiologist (1881–1955) known for his discovery of penicillin, for which he shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, Inoculation Department, St. Mary’s Hospital letterhead, July 9, 1943. Handwritten letter to “George,” boasting excellent content on his famous discovery. In part: “I am glad that Penicillin is booming in America but it is a pity there is all the publicity when there is not enough stuff to go round. It only makes sufferers or their relatives unhappy when they find it cannot be obtained. I never see what appears in the press on your side but I am told that Life features penicillin prominently in a recent issue. I have tried to get a copy without success. I had a very good article sent to me the other day from a Canadian monthly but unfortunately the sender did not give the name of the periodical. In these times there is too much to do and too little time in which to do it but before long, with luck, we shall get more settled and be able to get on with our more or less ordinary jobs.” In fine condition, with minor staple-related paper loss to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

“If Lincoln is reelected, I shall despair”— the inventor of the telegraph on art and politics

242. Samuel F. B. Morse Autograph Letter Signed, Commenting on the 1864 Election: “If Lincoln is reelected, I shall despair”. American artist and inventor (1791–1872) whose development of the telegraph revolutionized worldwide communication. ALS signed “Sam’l F. B. Morse,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, September 9, 1864. Handwritten letter to William Stickney, a co-founder of the Columbia Institution for the Deaf (now Gallaudet University). In part: “In reply...I would say that I am less in the way of knowing who among the various artists to recommend to you, than you suppose. I have been for so long a period separated from Art, that I have not been well posted in the abilities of a new generation of artists who have arisen around me, and more than made good the generation whom they succeed.

Huntington, my former pupil and now the Prest. of the Academy, is an excellent painter, who would execute such a portrait well, if his engagements will allow him to undertake it. H. P. Gray is another. Baker is the best portrait painter of the males that I know in the country, but I fear he has too many commissions already, to allow him to undertake it. I commissioned him to paint my daughter nearly two years ago, but he has not yet commenced her portrait...

Congratulate for me, Mr. Kendall, on the Chicago nominations. Under the circumstances of the country, none better could have been made. If McClellan & Pendleton are the successful candidates at the November election, I shall have hope of the country. If Lincoln is reelected, I shall despair.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Significant alchemical notes by Isaac Newton, containing references for his work in ‘chymistry’

243. Isaac Newton Handwritten Scientific Notes on Alchemy. English physicist, mathematician, and astronomer (1643–1727), widely regarded as the most influential figure in the history of science, whose ideas and discoveries, including calculus, the laws of gravitation and motion, and observations on the nature of light and optics, earned him a place among the most profound geniuses in the history of mankind. Untranslated handwritten notes in Latin by Isaac Newton, unsigned, one page, 7.25 x 3.75, no date. Handwritten scientific notes by Newton, recording references needed in his work on chemical reactions. In very good to fine condition, with edge toning, and a tiny area of ink erosion affecting one word of text.

Newton’s interest in alchemy—or ‘chymistry,’ as it was called in 17th-century England—is well-documented. Roughly ten percent of his known writings deal with alchemy, and include laboratory notebooks, indices of alchemical substances, and Newton’s transcriptions from other sources supplemented by his own annotations. Indiana University professor William R. Newman, editor of the ‘Chymistry of Isaac Newton,’ asserts that Newton’s radical discoveries in the realm of light and color owed a significant debt to his alchemical research. Isaac Newton kept much of this research hidden from his contemporaries and colleagues, and some of its content could have been considered heretical by the church. Starting Bid $2500

Pasteur offers experimental answers:

“Do dogs exist (as a race or individually) that are naturally immune to rabies?”

244. Louis Pasteur Handwritten Manuscript on Rabies Experiments with Dogs. Significant handwritten manuscript in French by Louis Pasteur, unsigned, one page both sides, 6.25 x 8.25, Arbois, October 1884. Remarkable manuscript penned during his rabies research, dating to eight months before the first successful human vaccination. Headed, “Do dogs exist (as a race or individually) that are naturally immune to rabies?,” the manuscript reads, in part (translated): “I have often read that rabies does not exist in Constantinople. However, several people I have consulted, most notably Dr. Fauvel, who have lived there for a long time, confirmed to me that they have definitely seen rabid dogs and people with rabies who have been bitten by those dogs in Constantinople. Although it is very rare, you can live a long time in Turkey without ever having seen a rabid dog or even heard of its existence.

It is understandable how the rumor was spread that rabid

dogs do not exist. Nobody denies the existence of rabies in either Africa or Egypt. In 1884, I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Sergent, a French public health doctor who has been living in Beirut for the past 27 years. He assured me that he had never seen a single case of rabies, either in dogs or in humans. These facts force me to ask the question which is the subject of this note. To resolve these queries experimentally, I asked Doctor Sergent to kindly send me some dogs from Beirut so that I could once and for all prove their immunity against rabies.” He goes on to discuss his experiment, in which the dogs from Beirut did indeed succumb to rabies. Pasteur concludes: “If rabies has never been observed in Beirut by Dr. Sergent, and if it does not seem to exist in Syria, it is because no one has ever brought it there. The dogs of these countries are ostensibly as susceptible as ours. So, our answer to the initial question we asked is NO. We have here a strong argument in favor of the opinion that rabies is never spontaneous.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $2500

Honored by the King of France, Volta accepts his diploma as chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur

245. Alessandro Volta Rare Autograph Letter Signed, Accepting a Diploma for the French Legion of Honour. Italian physicist (1745-1827) best known for his epochal investigations into the nature and uses of electricity, leading him to invent the battery; the unit denoting the potential difference or electromotive force was named the volt in his honor. Extremely rare ALS in French, signed “Cte. Alexandre Volta,” one page, 7.5 x 10, September 18, 1826. Handwritten letter to Louis Antoine de Bourbon, Duc d’Angouleme, the last dauphin of France and the eldest son of Charles X. In part (translated): “I hasten to send your excellency an acknowledgment of receipt of the Diploma of the Knight of the Royal Order of the Legion of Honour, which he was so good as to send me on behalf of His Majesty. Full of gratitude for the kindness of the King on my behalf, I have the honor to remain, Sir, by your excellence, at Como…your most true and obedient servant.” In fine condition. A rare handwritten letter by the pioneering inventor, accepting laurels that recognized the monumental achievements of his life’s work. Starting Bid $500

Eli Whitney writes to his brother, instructing him to use “your own discretion relative to the Cotton belonging to me in your hands”

246. Eli Whitney Autograph Letter Signed. Important American inventor (1765–1825) remembered for developing the cotton gin, revolutionizing agriculture in the American South. ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9.25, July 25, 1809. Handwritten letter to his brother, “Josiah Whitney,” in part: “Mr. Jonathan Hall has obtain an answer from his son George in the State of N. York informing him that he can take no part in the settlement of his Brother Leverett’s Estate whereupon he has delivered to me the inclosed Letters to Judge Davis, to be forwarded to you; so that no obstacle now will probably remain to our immediate settlement of Leverett Hall’s affairs…You will act [at] your own discretion relative to the Cotton belonging to me in your hands—do as you would if acting for yourself—ship it or sell it as you may judge most proper.” Impressively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and two plaques to an overall size of 24 x 20.5; the letter is hinged against the backing, with a window in the rear for viewing the address panel. In fine condition, with light staining to the address leaf. Starting Bid $300

Intellectuals

“I am a pacifist”—Freud declares his peaceful ideals while doubting

“whether anything can be accomplished with the masses without force and coercion”

249. Sigmund Freud Autograph Letter Signed: “I am a pacifist”. Significant ALS in German, signed “Freud,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 9, personal letterhead, December 15, 1931. Handwritten letter to architect and author Roderick Seidenberg, in full (translated): “You have judged correctly on which side my sympathies lie. I am a pacifist and opposed to the use of violence in human affairs. But I fear I should be unable to establish my personal attitude publicly. My rather pessimistic judgment of human nature leads me to doubt whether anything can be accomplished with the masses without force and coercion; in nature, aside from man, everything is based upon struggle and mutual extinction. I am aware of the ethical demands—or rather the disposition—that we humans should arrange matters differently. But how justify this?

As I do not recognize morality as a divine inspiration but only as an evolutionary tendency, I do not see how I can advocate your stand at this stage of human culture. Wars, it is to be hoped, will probably disappear by themselves in the course of our cultural development toward a fuller mastery over nature. Whoever labors at the advancement of science and technology helps to bring that era nearer. For the present I expect nothing from pleas however well-intentioned and enthusiastic. I beg you therefore to excuse me from contributing to your proposed publication.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Freud’s hand. Housed in a handsome custom-made clamshell case with navy morocco spine. Starting Bid $2500

American West

“A storm today came near to putting us out of business”—Buffalo Bill writes on his impressive letterhead

254. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “W. F. Cody,” one page, 8.5 x 11, impressively illustrated ‘Buffalo Bill’ letterhead, July 13, [1916]. Letter to Henry Hersey, in full: “Read your telegram to send $500 to apply on the 3000 note to U.S. Printing Co. as I can earn $600 today please find it enclosed payable to your order. A storm today came near to putting us out of business. And electric lightning and wind storm following several days of intense heat. It killed our afternoon house. And this is the best house in New England.” In very good to fine condition, with paper loss to the upper left corner, and light staining along the bottom edge. Starting Bid $200

255. Sam Houston Document Signed as Governor of Texas (1860). Partly-printed DS as governor of Texas, one page, 14.75 x 12.5, July 19, 1860. Governor Houston grants “Joseph B. Tyres assee of Philip B. George…six hundred and forty acres…in Ellis County.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Sam Houston as governor and countersigned by Francis M. White as commissioner of the General Land Office. In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining and somewhat irregular toning. Starting Bid $200

The James–Younger Gang outlaw encourages a trade for a gun: “There is no doubt about you getting the pistol from Harry if you try right hard”

256. Frank James Autograph Letter Signed on a Pistol. Outlaw and older brother of Jesse James (1843-1915). ALS signed “Frank James,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 5, 1905. Handwritten letter to Charlie Polk in Kansas City, in part: “Just as soon as you can make the trade for that pistol of Harrie’s, or an other just like it. Express it to Robert F. James care Cellar Commission Co. 4th & Pine Street St. Louis Mo….There is no doubt about you getting the pistol from Harry if you try right hard.” In very good condition, with old tape stains, and newer archival tape repairs, to complete fold separations. Accompanied by the address panel from the original mailing envelope, accomplished in James’s own hand. Starting Bid $200

From West Point

in 1779, Nathanael Greene orders a barracks to be built in Rhode Island

377. Nathanael Greene Revolutionary War-Dated Letter Signed, Ordering a Barracks to be Built in Rhode Island. Major General in the Continental Army (1742–1786) who entered the army as a private and rose to become one of Washington’s most able and dependable general officers; he is best known for his exploits in the Southern Theater, actions which set the stage for Cornwallis’ defeat at Yorktown. Revolutionary War–dated LS signed “Nath. Greene, Q.M.G.,” one page, 7 x 9, September 13, 1779. Letter from West Point to Ephraim Bowen, in full: “Agreeable to the inclos’d Resolve of Congress, you will wait on General Gates for his instructions, and follow his direction in building the Barracks to be erected in the State of Rhode Island; exerting yourself to have them completed in season.” Handsomely cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait, biographical caption, and diagram of the Battle of Guilford Court House to an overall size of 24.25 x 28.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

378. William Heath Autograph Letter

Signed. Distinguished major general in the Continental Army (1737–1814) who organized and trained the undisciplined forces at Cambridge before the Battle of Bunker Hill. Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “W. Heath, MG,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, April 16, 1777. Addressed from “Head Quarters” in Boston, a handwritten letter to the “Hon. Council of the State of Massachusetts Bay,” in part: “I have received directions from the Hon Continental Congress signified by the Hon John Hancock Esq their speaker, to deliver to your order fifteen tons of the powder lately arrived at Portsmouth, as a refund of the powder advanced by this state for the use of the Continental Army & Navy.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Boldly penned letter from Henry Knox to Thomas Knowlton, the leader of America’s first official spies

379. Henry Knox Autograph Letter Signed Sent to the Leader of Knowlton’s Rangers (ca. mid-1776). Revolutionary War general (1750–1806) who was the first United States Secretary of War. He established the Continental Army’s first school for artillery and officer training, a facility that served as the precursor to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Revolutionary War-era ALS signed “Knox,” one page, 8.5 x 3.75, no date [circa mid-1776]. Handwritten letter to Captain Thomas Knowlton, in full: “Upon searching for your commission I have now recollected to have left it with one for myself and one or two others in my desk in Boston. I shall return there the next month when I will transmit it to you.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, light edge staining, and minor loss to the lower right corner. Thomas W. Knowlton (1740–1776) is considered America’s first Intelligence professional, and his unit, Knowlton’s Rangers, gathered intelligence during the early Revolutionary War. Starting Bid $200

“Whenever learned and well meaning Europeans visit the U.S. because they cannot but be struck with admiration for the state of the country in every respect”

380. Marquis de Lafayette Autograph Letter Signed to Justice Story, Praising America’s Social and Political Institutions. ALS signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.75 x 10, May 28, 1827. Handwritten letter to Joseph Story, an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. In full: “I am happy in every opportunity to remind you of a friend who feels himself under most pleasing obligations to you. This letter will be delivered by Mr. Guillet, formerly a Secretaire Interprite to the Department of Foreign Affairs, a scientific gentleman who is going to visit the U.S. with a view to collect informations and probably to publish them. He has requested me to send to him at New York these introductory lines. I am pleased whenever learned and well meaning Europeans visit the U.S. because they cannot but be struck with admiration for the state of the country in every respect and for the institutions to which all political, social, and personal blessings are so eminently to be attributed. Present my affectionate respects around you, to family and friends, namely to my old companion in arms Mr. Pickering.” Addressed on the integral leaf to “Honble. Judge Story, Salem, Massachusetts, favored by Mr. Guillet.” In fine condition, with seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $1000

381. Marquis de Lafayette Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, October 2, 1830. Untranslated handwritten letter to a colleague, written from Paris in the aftermath of the July Revolution of 1830. Mounted, matted, and framed with an original portrait by Richard Gibney to an overall size of 16.5 x 28.5. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and some damage to the old frame. Starting Bid $200

382. Lexington Alarm Minutemen Pay List (1775). Revolutionary War-dated manuscript document, one page, 8 x 6.75, [December 1775]. Pay list for 18 members of Captain Luke Drury’s Company, which lists their wages to the right side. Several of the men listed here marched from their homes in Grafton, Massachusetts, in response to the Lexington Alarm of April 19, 1775, which includes Joseph Leland, Ebenezer Leland, Elijah Rice, Peter Butler, and Thomas Pratt. The reverse is annotated and signed by Lexington Alarm veteran Sergeant Joseph Leland, who writes: “Grafton, December 27th 1775, Then I received my wages for the Month of Octr and Novemb’r & a part of Dec.” In fine condition, with nearly complete separation along the hinge. Starting Bid $200

383. Daniel Morgan Autograph Document

Signed. American pioneer, soldier, and congressman from Virginia (1736-1802) who is considered one of the most gifted battlefield tacticians of the Revolutionary War. Rare ADS, signed “Dan’l Morgan, Foreman,” one page, 6.5 x 3.25, July 21, 1797. Handwritten legal document regarding a case between Thronton and Willis, in full: “Francis Willis, Jr., in sixteen shares in the above attachments mentioned in w’ch we of the jury find for the defendant Thornton.” Signed below by Daniel Morgan. In fine condition, with minor paper loss to the lower left corner tip. Starting Bid $200

Putnam appoints a sergeant to his Third Connecticut Regiment in 1775, before marching to Boston to lead troops at Bunker Hill

384. Israel Putnam Revolutionary War-Dated Document Signed (1775). American general (1718-1790) who played a pivotal role in the planning and execution of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Israel Putnam, B.G.,” one page, 12.5 x 7, May 6, 1775. Scarce “Colony of Connecticut” warrant by which Israel Putnam appoints “Stephen Baker to be the 2d Sargent in the 10th Company in the 3d Regi’t of foot raised by s’d Colony,” instructing him to “obey the Command of your Superior Officers according to the rules and Discipline of War.” In very good to fine condition, with overall backing, scattered foxing, and small areas of paper loss to the intersecting folds.

The 3rd Connecticut Regiment was raised on the first call for troops by the Legislature at a special session of April-May, 1775, to provide for national and continental defense, with General Israel Putnam placed in command. The regiment marched in May to Boston, and a detachment of the officers and men was engaged at the Battle of Bunker Hill in June. The regiment remained stationed during the siege in Putnam’s Center Division at Cambridge until expiration of term of service on December 10, 1775. Starting Bid $200

Connecticut Colony pay order dated to less than two months into the revolution, compensating soldiers of the “5th Regement In this Coloney” for training

386. Revolutionary War: Connecticut Colony Pay Order for Soldiers of the 5th Massachusetts Regiment (June 1775). Early Revolutionary War-dated manuscript document, one page, 7.5 x 5, June 6, 1775, roughly a month-and-a-half after Paul Revere’s fateful ride and the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The document is a Connecticut Colony pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawrence, requesting him to pay “Cap’t William Warner of Windham, Cap’t of The first Comp’y of Militia in the 5th Regement In this Coloney Twenty four pounds Ten shillings Lawfull Money, which sum is due to the non commission officers and soldiers under his command for attending the half day training according to an act of the Gen’l Assembly made in October last and charge the acc’t of s’d Coloney.” Signed at the conclusion by two justices of the peace. Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 9.25; window to frame backing reveals reverse of document. In fine condition. Read more online at www.RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $200

Rare letter from

Brigadier General Stark:

“The snow has put me in mind of the sleigh you promised me last summer”

387. John Stark Letter Signed (1781), Requesting a Sleigh for the Imminent New York Winter. New Hampshire native and military officer (1728-1822) known for coining the phrase that became the state motto, ‘Live Free or Die.’ He served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, participating in the Battles of Bunker Hill, Trenton, Princeton, and Bennington, becoming widely known as the ‘Hero of Bennington’ for his exemplary service in the latter. Revolutionary War-dated LS signed “John Stark, BG,” one page, 6.75 x 8.25, November 30, 1781. Addressed from Saratoga, New York, a letter to Major Nicholas Quackenbush, Assistant Deputy Quartermaster to the Continental forces in Albany, in full: “The snow has put me in mind of the sleigh you promised me last summer. I should be glad to have it sent as soon as possible to this place. You will likewise find a return of the Quarter master Stores in your possession.” Affixed by its left edge to a slightly larger backing sheet and in very good to fine condition, with staining to the upper left, and show-through along the left edge from a mounting strip on the back. Accompanied by an engraved portrait of Stark bearing a preprinted signature. Starting Bid $300

In a letter to Benjamin Lincoln, Horatio Gates expresses false hope for Charleston before its fall: “With inexpressible satisfaction I received the Glorious News of the Success of The Army under your command in South Carolina”

385. Revolutionary War: Letters on the Fall (1779) and Evacuation (1782) of Charleston by Gen. Gates and Col. Simons. Important pairing of Revolutionary War–dated letters related to the capture of Charleston by the British in 1779, and their evacuation of the city in 1782—virtually the last act of the Revolutionary War in the Southern states—highlighted by an autograph letter signed by Horatio Gates (1727-1806), a former British soldier who served as an American general during the Revolutionary War, controversially taking credit for the victory at Saratoga. Includes:

The first letter, written by Gates, expresses false hope prior to the British capture of Charleston: ALS signed “Horatio Gates,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.25, June 26, 1779. Handwritten letter to Major General Benjamin Lincoln, who would oversee the largest American surrender of the war at the 1780 siege of Charleston. In part: “With inexpressible satisfaction I received the Glorious News of the Success of The Army under your command in South Carolina. It has reached us by many different channels, that we give the same credit as if we saw your public Letter authenticated by that standard of Truth Charles Thompson…I hope this will find you at Philadelphia, on your way to Hingham, where you ought to enjoy that repose, you have been so long a Stranger to. I entreat the Favour you will take providence in your Route, where you can rest…& where Mrs. Lincoln will, I am confident upon your Summons, most cheerfully meet Her General…The Bearer, Captain Branch, is an honest deserving Veteran, who

has…suffered a most painfull captivity, by endeavouring to serve Our Cause; I have this day wrote to the late president Mr. Laurens in his Favour, who will acquaint you with his unfortunate History.” Gates dramatically overestimates Lincoln’s success in the South: within a year, he would be forced to surrender more than 5,000 men to Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton.

The second letter, sent to ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne, has commentary on negotiations for the end of the British occupation of the city: ALS signed “M. Simons,” one page, 6.25 x 7.5, December 12, 1782. Handwritten letter to General ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne, in part: “On my return to Town I mentioned the Conversation that passed between us relative to the evacuation of the Town to Major Wemys in consequence of what passed between him & myself…Major Wemys says that Genl. Leslie wishes the understanding to be kept up but thinks it will be better for your troops to take possession of the Town as his rear Guard embarks…You shall be inform’d by Genl. Williamson tomorrow morning the exact time that the embrakation will take place.” Docketed on the reverse in Wayne’s hand, “12th Dec. 1782 from Colo. M. Simons.” The British completed their evacuation of Charleston two days later, on December 14, 1782. Their rear guard marched for Gadsden’s Wharf, located on the Cooper River, where they boarded ships and sailed into the harbor, ending over two years of British occupation.

In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $500

Handsome 1777 pay order signed by Artemas Ward for his aide-de-camp

388. Artemas Ward Document Signed, Paying His Aide-de-Camp (1777). Major general in the Revolutionary War (1727–1800) who was second in command to George Washington, and, later, congressman from Massachusetts. Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, January 3, 1777. A military pay order issued to Ebenezer Hancock, the “Deputy Paymaster General of the Army of the United States of America,” which requests that he pay Joseph Ward “thirty nine pounds twelve shillings, equal to one hundred thirty two Dollars, it being for four months pay as Aid de Camp to Major Genl Ward, in the Service of the United States of America, for the months of September, October, November & December.” Signed at the conclusion by Ward and countersigned by Joseph Ward, the former’s second cousin. Expertly inlaid into a slightly larger sheet and in fine condition, with some light staining and toning. Starting Bid $200

Rare union of war-dated endorsements from Anthony Wayne and Henry Knox, supporting a light infantry request for “Two thousand Seven hundred Eighty three Cartridges”

389. Anthony Wayne and Henry Knox Autograph Endorsements Signed (1777). Revolutionary War-dated autograph endorsements from senior Continental Army officers Anthony Wayne (“Ant’y Wayne, BG, Com’g Light Infantry”) and Henry Knox (“H. Knox, M’r Genl”), signed on both sides of a handwritten document from August 25, 1779, requesting “Two thousand Seven hundred Eighty three Cartridges” and “Fifty Eight Flints.” Endorsed below by Brigadier General Wayne, writing to the “Conductor of Military Stores, Please to issue the above articles,” and on the reverse by Knox, “Please to issue the within articles,” as chief artillery officer of the Continental Army, then stationed in West Point, New York. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, a couple of old tape stains, and some ink erosion to the crossed-out text. Starting Bid $200

“Destroy the Dam No. 4— by throwing such force as you can safely send out from Martinsburg”

390. Turner Ashby Civil WarDated Autograph Letter

Signed - an order to “destroy the Dam No. 4—by throwing such force as you can safely send”. Confederate cavalry commander (1828-1862) who achieved prominence as Stonewall Jackson’s cavalry commander in the Shenandoah Valley before being killed in the Battle of Good’s Farm. Civil War–dated ALS signed “Turner Ashby, Lt. Col. Comg.,” one page, 5.75 x 7.25, September 24, 1861. Handwritten letter to Col. Riley, sent from Camp Jefferson, requesting the destruction of a dam on the Potomac River. In full: “I shall need your cooperation in a few days to destroy the Dam No. 4—by throwing such force as you can safely send out from Martinsburg towards the Dam to be between that point and the crossing opposite Williamsport, but near enough to be supported by the whole body with me if you should be threatened. When I am prepared for the work I will inform you—Do not let this be known as secrecy is important.” In fine condition.

Early in the war, Ashby and the 7th Virginia Cavalry functioned primarily on scout and outpost duty along the Potomac. In the spring of 1862, he served with distinction in the Shenandoah Valley campaign as head of Stonewall Jackson’s cavalry. Only two weeks after his promotion to brigadier general, Ashby was killed in action near Harrisonburg, Virginia. Starting Bid $300

Hardee to Bragg:

“On what road is the enemy moving on towards McMinnville”

392. William Joseph Hardee Autograph Letter Signed to Braxton Bragg. Confederate general known for his writings on military tactics and strategy (1815-1873). Civil War-dated ALS signed “W. J. Hardee, Lieut. General,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, May 25 (no year). Brief handwritten letter to General Braxton Bragg, stationed at Shelbyville, in full: “On what road is the enemy moving on towards McMinnville.” The reverse is marked “Telegram.” In very good to fine condition, with irregular staining and tape stains to the folds. Starting Bid $200

“Charleston should be defended at any cost of life or property”

393. P. G. T. Beauregard Civil War-Dated Letter Signed on the Defense of Charleston. LS signed “G. T. Beauregard, Gen’l Comd’g,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, Head Quarters, Department of South Carolina, Ga. & Fla. letterhead, August 15, 1863. Letter regarding the defense of Charleston. In part: “I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication…bringing again to my notice that the sovereign convention of the State of South Carolina, had on the 8th of January 1862, declared it to be ‘the sense of the people of South Carolina assembled in convention, that Charleston should be defended at any cost of life or property; and that in their deliberate judgment, they would prefer a repulse of the enemy with the entire city in ruins, to an evacuation or surrender on any terms whatever’—and further that you were informed that the attention of my predecessor in command having been called to this subject by the Governor and Council, General Lee had directed ‘that Charleston should be defended to the last extremity, and if necessary, the fight should be made from street to street and from house to house.’ You are entirely right in your belief that I propose to defend the city to the last extremity in accordance with the patriotic wishes of the people of South Carolina, and the instructions of my superiors.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

394. P. G. T. Beauregard Photograph. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait photograph of Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard wearing his military uniform in a standing pose with his arms folded. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York. In fine condition, with light fading to the image. Starting Bid $200

395. John Wilkes Booth Photograph - “Murderer of Abraham Lincoln”. Uncommon 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portrait photo of John Wilkes Booth in a half-length seated pose. This image, the most famous ever taken of Booth, shows the dashing actor clad in formal theater attire, with a walking cane in his right hand. The reverse bears ink notations and a printed caption: “J. Wilkes Booth, Murderer of Abraham Lincoln.” In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges. Starting Bid $200

Retiring from the battlefield in 1864, Bragg commends the medical director of hospitals in Atlanta:

“The operations of the Hospital department of our Army of Tenn., especially since systemized by you, I have always claimed as perfect”

396. Braxton Bragg Civil War-Dated Autograph Letter

Signed on Chickamauga and Confederate Hospital System. Civil War-dated ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 9, January 2, 1864. Handwritten letter to surgeon S. H. Stout, the medical director of hospitals in Atlanta. In part: “To have secured the good will and esteem to those who have suffered most in our cause, and of their humane and self-sacrificing…whose only return is a consciousness of duty well done, is no small reward to one whose stern discharge of duty more often offended than propitiated…The operations of the Hospital department of our Army of Tenn., especially since systemized by you, I have always claimed as perfect, so far as our means allowed. And I have every reason to believe it is considered by our government as superior to any in the country. I hope you will find it agreeable to continue your service, so grateful to the soldier and so beneficial to the army. Rest assured, Doctor, that one of the most pleasant associations of my official life has been with that of you and your corps…In this connection I enclose you a short extract from my report at Chickamauga.” In fine condition, with tiny old tape repairs along the central horizontal fold. Starting Bid $200

“We are now so close to the enemy that we can hear their drums and bugles as distinctly as we can our own”

397. Confederate Soldier’s Letter on a Skirmish Near Brandy Station (August 1, 1863). Civil War-dated ALS in pencil from Confederate soldier Richard Marshall of the 6th Virginia Cavalry, known as ‘the Bloody Sixth,’ one page, both sides, August 9, 1863. Addressed from “Camp Near Culpepper, Va.,” a handwritten letter to his family, in part: “We had a fight near Brandy about a week ago [August 1, 1863]…We are now so close to the enemy that we can hear their drums and bugles as distinctly as we can our own. Our brigade is in the advance and our pickets are about one hundred and fifty yards from the Yanks…before this reaches you I expect we will be driven back to the Rapidan, but as Uncle Tom [Colonel Thomas Marshall] says, we will fight and cry a little before they do.

The Yanks are behaving most outrageously…They have taken away everything…The Cavalry has had very hard service ever since I joined it…we were in Maryland about thirteen days and had nine fights…rather too much of a good thing…Meade’s Headquarters are in Warrenton and he has a very heavy force of infantry, cavalry and artillery…They drove in our pickets in the direction of Beverly’s Ford yesterday.” In very good condition, with edgewear, stains, and an area of paper loss affecting several lines of writing. Starting Bid $200

Rare 1860s Caton pocket relay, as used by spies in the Civil War

398. Civil War: 1860s Caton Pocket Telegraph Key. Rare circa 1860s Caton lineman’s pocket telegraph set, as used by spies during the Civil War. Measuring just 5” x 2.25” x 1.25” in its hard rubber case (engraved “P. H. Lovell” on the lid), this is a complete ultra-portable telegraph sending and receiving system. During the Civil War, telegraph operator spies used these to tap into the enemy’s communications systems: a bare wire tossed over uninsulated telegraph lines—and grounded with a bayonet—allowed them to intercept messages or send along false intelligence. This diminutive unit features horizontally mounted sounder coils, a 1.5? strap telegraph key, and a tiny shorting switch. The center piece is engraved with the maker’s name, “Caton, Ottawa, Ill.” In fine condition. These were also known as a pocket telegraph machine, cavalryman’s portable telegraph key, or Caton Pocket Relay. At the time of their use, the Caton was the highest quality machine on the market. Starting Bid $200

399. Union Army: Volunteer Refreshment Saloon (Philadelphia) Pay Order. Civil War-dated partly-printed document, one page, 8.25 x 3.5, September 18, 1862. A pay order issued to A. M. Simpson, the treasurer of the “Cooper Shop, Volunteer Refreshment Saloon” in Philadelphia, directing him to pay “W. Warner” a total of $145.12. The order is numbered “1286,” with “Beef” annotated in the upper left. In fine condition.

Civilians in some major Northern cities established ‘volunteer refreshment saloons’ to provide troops with good food, a clean bed, washing facilities, and the opportunity to write and post – free of charge – a letter home. In some instances, the women who served with the U.S. Sanitary Commission were involved with the refreshment saloons. Local volunteers, including merchants, also contributed their time and their merchandise to support the troops. Philadelphia residents established two of these refreshment saloons: the Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon and the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon. The latter, which closed on December 1, 1865, after feeding nearly 900,000 men, was organized by a local grocer, Barzilai S. Brown. Starting Bid $200

Flower from the Henry House, mailed home to New Hampshire by a Union soldier:

“I will put you in a flower that I got on the Battlefield of Bull Run on the verry ground by the House Where the Women was shot in Bed”

400. Union Soldier’s Letter with Battlefield Flower from the First Battle of Bull Run. Civil War-dated handwritten letter from Union soldier Philip. B. Webster of the 1st N. H. Cavalry, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, July 30, 1862, accompanied by a dried flower, 3.5˝ in length, picked from the yard of Judith Carter Henry, an 85-year-old widow and invalid who was the first civilian casualty of the Civil War. Addressed from “Manassas Junction, Va.,” a letter to Webster’s wife and family, in full (spelling and grammar retained): “I take this opportunity to drop you a few lines to let you no how I get along as to my health it is verry good and hope this will find you all the same I recieved a letter from you the 27. and was verry glad to hear from you and to hear that you wer so well I Have no news to write this time that I can think of only as I am writing I can hear the Guns a Roaring as they are having a Battle a bout 20 miles from here they have ben a fighting now for too days We Expect to go every hour and yet We may not at all But Probably We shall I hope we may for if we can help I want to how the Battle Will tirmanate I Cant tell But I hope for the Best there A Pears to be a stagnation in the War now but I hope it is for the best But I cant see it in that Light I Cant see as the War is Eny Nigheer to an End them it was one year a go and if Eny thing not so nigh to an End as I have allways sed I think it is a Going to take three years at the least to Wind it up and if they Do it in that time it Will Be sooner then I Expect unless some forin nation steps in in all Proberbility if it should last for one year longer that some forign Nation mite interfear and I think that Will Be the Way this War Will be settled if Even for the southar Bound not to Give up and it is so With the North but as I have Writen on this several times I will say no more for my opinion is a mear bable so I have sed a nuf for this time I think We ar having verry hot Weather out here now as I have Rote to you for the last several times and it will last for some time now Proberly I want to see you all verry much But I cant now and it is of no use of talking if I had a (?) a mine to I mite of had a furlow some time a Go But Cant now nether Now I want one for if I Could it would Be of no use to me so I care northing about one alltho I would like to see you all When you Write A Gin Pleas to Writ how Gramother is if you think of it I will put you in a flower that I got on the Battlefield of Bull Run on the verry ground by the House Where the Women was shot in Bed the House is all torn down now it may look to you funny as it Came Where it Did.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed to “Lake Village, N.H.,” which is now Lakeport, New Hampshire.

Judith Carter Henry was unable to leave her bedroom in the Henry House when fighting commenced on July 21, 1861. When Capt. James B. Ricketts (Battery I, 1st U.S. Artillery) began receiving rifle fire, he concluded that it was coming from the Henry House and turned his guns on the building. A shell that crashed through the bedroom wall tore off one of the widow’s feet and inflicted multiple injuries, from which she died later that day. She was later buried in front of her home. Starting Bid $200

401. Union Soldier Song Lyrics‘Richmond is Fallen!’. Handwritten lyrics by a Union soldier entitled “Richmond is Fallen!,” two pages, 5 x 8, June 1, 1865, attributed to Sydney P. Bates “at Battery Cameron, Dist. Columbia… drummer of Co. D., Regt. N.H. Vols. H. A.” The lyrics, in part: “Genl. Grant and Genl. Meade / Did a very good deed / By taking our army in command / They’ve ‘cleaned’ the leaders out / And caused a general rout / of ev’ry bloody Rebel in the land! / Chorus – Listen, boys, now! / Don’t you hear the shout / Ringing throughout our nightly land / Petersburg is fallen, Richmond is taken / Taken by a sturdy Yankee band… / Justice has conquered / Our country is honored, / And not a guilty stain is now seen! / Our hearts throb with glory / At this noble story / And exults in the Future’s sunny gleam.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

402. Civil War Soldier Tintype Photograph. Scarce colorized 3 x 4.25 quarter plate tintype photograph of a Civil War soldier, showing the man (presumably a Confederate) in a full-length standing pose, centered within an affixed bronzetone metallic mat. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

403. Civil War Soldiers

Photograph. Scarce 3.25 x 4 quarter plate tintype photograph of two Civil War soldiers, showing the Union soldiers in full-length standing poses wearing their military attire and holding their rifles, centered within an ornate bronze-tone metallic mat. In fine condition, with light crazing to the emulsion. Starting Bid $200

Tintype

404. Confederate Medical Certificate Granting Furlough for Typhoid Fever. Civil War-dated partly-printed document, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, August 18, 1864. A medical certificate from the Hospital Examining Board in Columbia, Mississippi, granting a furlough to H. G. Coburn of “Company I, 15th Tenn. Cavalry Regiment, 1st Tenn. Brigade, Miss. Army,” after finding him “unfit for Military duty, in consequence of Typhoid Fever from the effects of which he has suffered for several months.” The board determines that “he will not be fit for duty in a less period than Sixty Days” and allows him to go to “Okolona Miss, his place of residence.” Signed at the conclusion by three members of the examining board. In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining and soiling. Starting Bid $200

405. Union Generals: John Cochrane and Isaac J. Wistar War-Dated Document Signed. Civil War-dated manuscript DS in pencil, signed “John Cochrane, Col. Comg Baker’s Brigade” and “Isaac J. Wistar, Lt. Col., Comg Cal. Regt.,” one page, 3.5 x 5.75, September 13, 1861. Addressed from “Camp Advance” near Poolesville, a pass for an officer: “Lieut Wm. A Todd of Co. C. 1st Calfa Regt is hereby permitted to visit Washington on important business.” Signed at the conclusion by both Cochrane and Wistar, who both became brigadier generals. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining and soiling. Starting Bid $200

“McLellan, will scarcely dare, to make an attempt to take Centerville after having met with so disastrous a defeat at the outset of his campaign”

406. Confederate Soldier’s Letter on the Battle of Ball’s Bluff. Civil War-dated ALS from Confederate soldier Samuel A. Swanson, a 2nd Lieutenant of the 38th Virginia Infantry Regiment (Company D), three pages, 5.75 x 7, October 27, 1861. Addressed from “Camp Edmonds, Va.,” a handwritten letter sent to his sister discussing the events of the Battle of Ball’s Bluff, in part: “You have no doubt ere this received accurate account of the brilliant engagement that took place down here a few days ago. It has spoiled our prospects of a general engagement as McLellan, will scarcely dare, to make an attempt to take Centerville after having met with so disastrous a defeat at the outset of his campaign…I had the pleasure of again seeing Gens. Johnson, Beauregard and Longstreet and others.” In fine condition, with trivial light stains.Starting Bid $200

408. Confederate Appointment Falsified by a Union Soldier (1865). Civil War-dated partly-printed document from “Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America,” one page, 11.75 x 8.75, April 23, 1865. A falsified Confederate commission that has been filled out by a Union soldier in clever, mocking fashion. The document appoints Margie H. Burnett of Plymouth, Massachusetts as “‘Inspector in chief’ of the lives, characters and habits of the Slave Mistresses of my Confederacy and to report the result to me after diligent enquiries.” The lower portion bears the false signature of Judah P. Benjamin. In very good condition, with minor edge loss, irregular toning and staining, and splitting the central vertical fold. Starting Bid $200

409. Confederate Document Falsified by a Union Soldier (1865). Civil War-era partly-printed document, one page, 9.5 x 7, April 23, 1865. A falsified non-taxable certificate from the Confederate States of America, “payable two years after the ratification of a Treaty of Peace with the United States unto Miss Margie H. Burnett of Plymouth, Massachusetts” for $1000 at a rate of six percent. Signed with a false signature of Register of the Treasury Robert Tyler. In very good to fine condition, with irregular toning, and a tear to the lower right edge. As Union troops occupied Confederate towns and cities throughout the South, they took over courthouses as temporary headquarters. This document appears to be an attempt at humor on the part of a Union soldier. Starting Bid $200

410. Confederate States Army Pay Voucher (1863). Civil War-era partly-printed document, one page, both sides, 8.5 x 10, May 21, 1863. A Confederate States Army pay voucher, which pays Sergeant R. B. Bradley of Company K, 1st Regiment Florida Cavalry a total of $68 for four months of service. Signed below by Bradley and by H. T. Massengale of the Quartermaster’s Department at Knoxville, Tennessee. Both Bradley and Massengale also sign on the reverse. In very good to fine condition, with irregular mottled toning. Starting Bid $200

411. Confederate States of America Mail Line Waybill. Civil War-era partly-printed document, one page, 9.5 x 7.5, November 6, 1864. A “Confederate States Mail Line” waybill listing a total of six passengers traveling from Albany, Georgia, to Quincy, Florida. In fine condition. It remains unknown whether this waybill was used for a railroad line or a stagecoach route. Starting Bid $200

Battle orders from Grant and Rawlins:

“You will proceed around to Fort Donelson Tenn by way of the Cumberland and direct all troops on transports met between this and Paducah to accompany you”

412. [U. S. Grant and John A. Rawlins] Order to Proceed with the Battle of Fort Donelson. Civil War-dated manuscript document, one page both sides, 8 x 10, February 11, 1862. Addressed from “Headquarters District of Cairo, Fort Henry, Tenn.,” a letter order sent to Col. John Milton Thayer, penned in a secretarial hand on behalf of Brigadier General U. S. Grant and Assistant Adjutant-General John A. Rawlins, in full: “You will proceed around to Fort Donelson Tenn by way of the Cumberland and direct all troops on transports met between this and Paducah to accompany you. You will not pass the gunboats already directed to precede you.” In very good, fragile condition, with light stains, and partial separations to the horizontal folds. Starting Bid $200

“Has there ever been such barbarity & wickedness”—scarce letter from Hill describing the Second Battle of Chattanooga

413. Daniel H. Hill Autograph Letter Signed Describing the Second Battle of Chattanooga. Confederate General (1821–1889) and brother-in-law of Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson. Civil War-dated ALS signed “Husband,” one page, 8 x 10, August 21, 1863. Handwritten letter to his wife, with news of the early siege of Chattanooga by Union forces, in part: “The Yankees commenced shelling Chattanooga today without giving notice to non-combatants. The town is full of women & children & soldiers in Hospitals. They moved along their whole front today to interfere with the fasting, humiliation and prayer. Has there ever been such barbarity & wickedness. The Lord reward them according to their works. I think it probable that we may have a general engagement soon.” In very good condition, with overall creasing and scattered small stains. Starting Bid $200

414. John Bell Hood Photograph. Confederate general (1831-1879) known for his recklessness, who commanded forces at important battles including Second Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysburg. Rare carte-de-visite photograph of John Bell Hood, 2.25 x 4, featuring a portrait of the Confederate General in a bust-length pose. The lower border bears the caption: “Gen. J. B. Hood, C. S. A.” In fine condition, with scattered light staining. Starting Bid $200

Stonewall and Hill approve a medical leave of absence for a Confederate soldier “suffering from Dropsy”

415. Thomas J. ‘Stonewall’ Jackson and Ambrose P. Hill Autograph Endorsements Signed (1863), Approving a Medical Furlough. Civil War-dated autograph endorsements signed by Stonewall Jackson (“T. J. Jackson, Lt. Genl”) and Ambrose P. Hill (“A. P. Hill, Maj. Genl.”), penned on the reverse of a handwritten letter from Confederate Assistant Surgeon James G. Miner, petitioning on behalf of soldier W. W. Floyd for a medical furlough, one page, 5.75 x 8.75, December 30, 1862. The endorsements by Jackson and Hill on the reverse read: “Hd Qrs 2nd Army Corps, Jany 3, 1863. Respectfully forwarded & approved. T. J. Jackson, Lt Genl” and “Hd Qts A. P. Hill’s Lt Div., Jany 3, 63. Respy forwarded appd., A. P. Hill, Maj. Genl.” Also adding their approval signatures to the reverse are Walter H. Taylor, who signs “By order of Genl Lee,” Colonel Thomas J. Simmons, and Confederate Surgeon R. L. Roddy.

Private Floyd’s request reads, in full: “Private W.W. Floyd of Co. ‘B’ 45th Regt Ga Vols, having applied for a certificate on which to ground an application for a furlough, I do hereby certify that I have carefully examined this soldier & find that he has been suffering from Dropsy, together with general disability ever since the middle of August. About the 1st of Aug he had the jaundice since which time he has suffered from the aforesaid disease. In consequence thereof, he is, in my opinion, unfit for duty. I further declare my belief that he will not be able to resume his duties in as less period than sixty days.” Signed below by both Miner and Floyd. In very good condition, with small scattered holes, and show-through from writing on either side affecting readability. A rare medical document signed by two of the Confederacy’s more formidable generals, not far removed from their convincing victory over the Union Army at the Battle of Fredericksburg. Starting Bid $500

416. Albert Sidney Johnston Photograph. American military officer (18031862) who fought with distinction in the Mexican-American War. Upon hearing of the secession of Texas in 1861, he resigned his Army commission and became Confederate commander of the Western Department, making him the secondhighest-ranking general in the CSA. Carte-de-visite photograph of Albert Sidney Johnston, 2.25 x 4, featuring a portrait of the Confederate General wearing his military uniform in a half-length pose. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

418. Robert E. Lee Signature. Choice ink signature, “R. E. Lee,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. Attractively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and name plaque to an overall size of 20.5 x 14.5. In fine condition. A large, handsomely displayed autograph of the Confederate general. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scouting near the Brazos River, 2nd Lt. Robert E. Lee takes time to

update a bereaved father on the “safe passage” of his son’s remains

417. Robert E. Lee

Autograph Letter Signed, Written from Texas as Second-in-Command of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment (1857). ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, July 13, 1857. Addressed from “Camp in Clear fork of Brazos,” a handwritten letter to John Dick, regarding the return of his son’s body to their home in Meadville, Pennsylvania. In full: “Having seen a statement in the papers that the letters that had reached Indianola from about the 20 to the 30 May, had all been lost in the mails shipped aboard the Steamer Louisiana, & as my letter to you of the 6 May, should have been at Indianola about that time, I have determined to forw’d to you a Copy that you might see why your letter of 10 Sept ‘56, had been so long unack’d –, should the original have been lost & that I had given such attention to your inquiries as I as able. I hope my letter of the 19th May reached you safely, & that you will have rec’d ere this the remains of your son, forw’d at that time to the Messrs Thorps, who were also written to. I made arrangements for their shipment from Indianola, & have heard of their safe passage through San Antonio.” Second Lt. George McGunnegle Dick was a West Point graduate, class of 1855, who died of disease at Camp Cooper in Texas on July 31, 1856, at the age of 25. In fine condition, with toning along the folds.

An interesting pre-Civil War letter from Lee, at the time a Lt. Colonel in the U. S. Army commanding the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and scouting the area near the Clear Forks of the Brazos River in Texas. Four years later, in 1861, Lee had to make the difficult decision to choose between an offer to command the Union Army or to resign and offer his services to the State of Virginia, his home state. Once Virginia succeeded from the Union, Lee became an advisor to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Later, after the wounding of Gen. Joseph Johnson, Lee became commander of all Confederate forces. Starting Bid $1000

Confederate carte-de-visite display from the family collection of Philip St. George Cocke

420. Robert E. Lee and P. G. T. Beauregard (2) Signed Photographs. Unique display featuring three carte-de-visite portraits of Confederate generals, with two signed by their subjects: at center is a 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portraying Robert E. Lee in uniform, colorfully embellished by hand with an illustration of two flags, boldly signed in the lower border in ink, “R. E. Lee”; to the left is a 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite of P. G. T. Beauregeard wearing a bow tie, neatly signed below the image in ink, “G. T. Beauregard, 1867”; and to the right is a rare 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portrait of William E. Starke, who was killed in action at the Battle of Antietam while commanding the famed ‘Stonewall Division,’ identified in pencil in another hand. Matted and framed together to an overall size of 14.75 x 8.75; on the reverse is an interesting provenance note: “Actually personally signed autographs give by the respective gentlemen to my great grandmother Mrs. (General) Philip St. George Cocke and presented to me by my mother Lucy Hamilton Cocke Elliott in 1937, John Page Elliott.” In overall fine condition, with dampstaining to the mat.

Philip St. George Cocke (1809–1861) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army who is best known for organizing the defense of Virginia along the Potomac River soon after the state’s secession from the Union. He commanded troops in the Battle of Blackburn’s Ford and the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) in July 1861 before becoming despondent and committing suicide. This display boasts an interesting array of portraits of his compatriots and brothers-in-arms, evidently presented to his widow. Starting Bid $500

General Lee as the president of Washington College

419. Robert E. Lee Signed 1866 Washington College Student Standing Card . Rare partly-printed DS, signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, 7 x 9, June 1866. A Washington College student standing card issued to R. M. Gillespie, which lists his standing, order in class, and class size for studies like Latin, Greek, mathematics, and composition. Signed neatly at the conclusion by Robert E. Lee as president of the college. Affixed to a same-size sheet and in very good to fine condition, with wrinkling, toning and soiling, and trimmed edges, none of which adversely affect Lee’s signature. From October 1865 until his death at the age of 63, Lee served as president of Washington College in Lexington, Virginia, a public role in which he vocally supported reconciliation between North and South and President Johnson’s plans for the quick restoration of the former Confederate states. Starting Bid $200

421. Robert E. Lee, Nathan Bedford Forrest, and Philip H. Sheridan (3) Photographs. Three carte-de-visite photos of noted Union and Confederate military leaders, including a 3.75 x 2.25 photo of Robert E. Lee stead on his horse in profile (published by O. R. Rees & Co., of Richmond, Virginia); a 2.5 x 4 portrait photo of Philip Sheridan in his military uniform (published by Philip & Solomons of Washington, D.C.); and a 2.25 x 3.75 portrait photo of Nathan Bedford Forrest (published by O. R. Lane of Atlanta, Georgia). In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

422. James Longstreet Autograph Letter Signed with P. G. T. Beauregard Autograph Note Signed (1861). Civil War-dated ALS signed “J. Longstreet, Maj. Gen.,” one page, 5.25 x 8, December 6, 1861, addressed to General P. G. T. Beauregard, who writes his reply at the bottom in pencil and signs with his initials, “G. T. B.” Longstreet’s handwritten letter, headed “Taylors,” in full: “Best two of the Redoubts have been set apart for the batteries of my Division. I have ordered sheds over the embrasures of these and blackened logs put in there: no others. If you desire me to have others fixed please advise me.” Beauregard’s reply at the bottom: “Ans. Arrange all to be garrisoned by the 2’d Division.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Six Union generals—two soon to be killed in action—endorse a request for transfer to the Brooklyn Zouaves

423. George G. Meade, Gouverneur K. Warren, and Union Generals Civil War–Dated Endorsements. Civil War–dated endorsement signatures by six Union generals—George G. Meade, Gouverneur K. Warren, James S. Wadsworth, James C. Rice, Silas Casey, and

Thomas M. Vincent—on the reverse of a letter to Col. E. D. Townsend by Lt. Col. Robert B. Jordan of the Brooklyn Zouaves, two pages, 9.75 x 7.75, March 29, 1864. Jordan’s letter requests that Lt. Hampden Waldron, at the time serving on the staff of General Silas Casey, be assigned to active duty with the Brooklyn Zouaves. On the reverse, a series of five Union generals sign endorsements forwarding and approving the request: James C. Rice (“If the best interests of the service will be promoted by the transfer”), James S. Wadsworth, G. K. Warren (“If Gen’l Casey can spare him”), George G. Meade (“If the services of this officer on the staff of Major General Casey can be dispensed with”), and Thomas M. Vincent (“Respectfully referred to Maj. General Casey”). On an attached sheet, Gen. Casey declines the request, signing below a statement that “the services of Lieut. Waldron are very necessary to me.” Thomas M. Vincent also endorses the second sheet, returning the request to Gen. Meade and citing that “Lieut. Waldron is the only officer of his rank on duty with Genl. Casey, and will not at present be relieved.” In fine condition. Read more online at www.RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $200

424. John S. Mosby Signed Photograph. Fabled Confederate ranger (1833-1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. He earned the nickname ‘The Gray Ghost’ for his clandestine and highly effective attack tactics. Scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of John Mosby in a suit jacket, boldly signed in ink, “Jno: S. Mostby.” In fine condition, with a trivial fleck of emulsion loss to his cheek, and old mounting residue of the reverse. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. An uncommon, sought-after format for ‘The Gray Ghost.’ Starting Bid $300

“All females from abroad remaining within Camp lines shall be arrested and sent out of the District”—

Rawlins and Grant crack down on prostitution

425. John A. Rawlins War-Dated Document Signed - Banning Prostitution from the District of West Tennessee. Union general (1831–1869) who served as Grant’s aide-de-camp and later as a brigadier general. A close friend and confidant of Grant, Rawlins was appointed secretary of war at the start of his presidency. Civil War-dated manuscript DS signed “Jno. A. Rawlins,” one page, 7.75 x 10, July 20, 1862. Sent from “Head Quarters District of West Tennessee,” special order No. 139, which bans the travel of unauthorized women from northern rail points to the army’s encampments, along with their presence in camp. In full: “No females will be allowed to leave Columbus, Kentucky, or any intermediate railway Station by Railroad, to join any part of the Army of this District without a special written permit from Department Head Quarters or these Head Quarters. All females from abroad remaining within Camp lines shall be arrested and sent out of the District. Division, Brigade, Post, Regimental and Company Commanders will see to the faithful execution of this order throughout their respective Commands.” Signed at the conclusion by John A. Rawlins as Assistant Adjutant General, “By Command of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant.” In fine condition. Read more online at www.RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $200

426. Rishworth Rich Signed Photograph and Epaulets. Two items: a 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Rishworth Rich by King of Portland, signed in ink, “Yours truly, R. Rich”; and a pair of original bullion single-border shoulder straps with eagle device at center, gilt stamped on the reverse, “J. A. Merrill & Co., Portland,” in a named wooden box with sliding lid, stamped: “Return to B. Rich, 52 Salem, Portland.” In fine condition.

Rishworth Rich enlisted as a colonel on September 21, 1861, and was mustered into the 9th Maine Volunteer Infantry. The regiment was assigned to Gen. Thomas W. Sherman’s expedition for the capture of Port Royal, South Carolina, and landed at Hilton Head on November 8, 1861. On February 7, 1862, it went to Warsaw island, off the coast of Georgia, and on the 21st, joined the expedition which captured Fernandina, Florida, being the first regiment to land from the transports and the first to take possession of the town. Rich served until May 27, 1863, when he resigned due to poor health. Starting Bid $200

Seldom-seen signed portrait of the inspirational Robert Gould Shaw, commander of the all-black 54th Massachusetts

428.Robert Gould Shaw Signed Photograph - Rare Portrait of the Commander of the All-Black 54th Massachusetts. Union officer (1837-1863) who commanded the all-black 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and was killed in action during his regiment’s famous charge on Fort Wagner; Shaw’s efforts were dramatized in the 1989 Oscar-winning film Glory. Exceedingly rare, choice 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Robert Gould Shaw in uniform, published by Whipple of Boston, neatly signed on the mount in ink, “Robt. G. Shaw.” In very fine condition. An incredibly scarce and important Civil War autograph, and easily the finest signed photograph of Shaw we have ever seen.Starting Bid $500

Rare oversized signed albumen portrait of the decorated Union general

429. Philip H. Sheridan Oversized Signed Photograph. Massive 15 x 19.25 mounted albumen photo of Sheridan in uniform, signed on the mount in ink, “P. H. Sheridan, Lieut. Genl.” Impressively matted and framed to an overall size of 21.75 x 26. In very good to fine condition, with dampstaining to the bottom, affecting the signature. Very rare in portraits of this size. Starting Bid $200

430. William T. Sherman Signed Cabinet Photograph. Scarce original 4 x 6.5 cabinet portrait photograph of William Tecumseh Sherman in uniform, signed in ink, “W. T. Sherman, Dec. 25, 1884.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Sherman stepped down as commanding general of the United States Army on November 1, 1883, and retired from the Army on February 8, 1884. He was living in New York at the time he signed this cabinet photo, which was assuredly presented as a Christmas gift. A decidedly uncommon signed pose of the revered Union general. Starting Bid $300

431. J. E. B. Stuart Document Signed. Fabled Confederate general (1833–1864) best known for his consummate skill in reconnaissance and as a cavalry officer. After leading successful offensive actions during the Northern Virginia Campaign—as well as a ‘late,’ disastrous showing at Gettysburg, which led to a personal rebuke by Lee—Stuart was killed during the Overland Campaign at the age of 31. Manuscript DS, signed “Witness my hand & official seal, J. E. B. Stuart,” one page, 7.5 x 12, December 5, 1860. Stuart notarizes an affidavit swearing that clothing, camp, and garrison equipage—including metallic scales, leather stocks, canteens, bedsacks, axes, and iron pots—were “left in ‘F. Comp: Store Room at Fort Riley K.T. by order of 1st Lieut. J. B. McIntyre R.Q.M. 1st Car. he not having sufficient transportation to convey them to Fort Wise K.T. where the Company was ordered, and that Capt. Geo. H. Steuart is in no manner to blame for the loss of any of the above property.” Neatly signed at the conclusion in ink by Stuart, and embossed with his notary seal at the lower left. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $300

432. J. E. B. Stuart Photograph. Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photograph of J. E. B. Stuart, which features an engraved portrait of the Confederate General, with typed caption below: “Gen. J. E. B. Stuart.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

433. J. E. B. Stuart Photograph. Carte-de-visite photograph of J. E. B. Stuart, 2.25 x 4, featuring an engraved portrait of the Confederate General in his military uniform. Published by E & H. T. Anthony of New York from a photograph by Fischer & Bro. In very good to fine condition, with overall soiling and clipped corner tips. Starting Bid $200

Lengthy war-dated letter from the aide-de-camp of General J. E. B. Stuart, mentioning Confederate officers like Fitzhugh Lee, Wade Hampton, and Heros von Borcke

434. Confederate Soldier’s Letter: Richard Channing Price, Aide-de-Camp to General J. E. B. Stuart. Civil War-dated ALS in pencil from Maj. Richard Channing Price, aide-de-camp to Confederate General J. E. B. Stuart, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 8.25, February 11, 1863, less than three months before he was fatally wounded at Chancellorsville. Addressed from “Hd. Qrs. Cavalry Division,” a lengthy handwritten letter to his sister. Read part of the letter online at www.RRAuction.com. In fine condition. Major Richard Channing Price joined the 3rd Virginia Howitzers at the outbreak of the Civil War and fought with them during the Peninsula Campaign in 1862. On July 29, 1862, he was appointed aide-de-camp to General J. E. B. Stuart, serving in that capacity during the Antietam Campaign. While serving under Stuart’s command, he made the acquaintance of Fitzhugh Lee and guerilla leader John Singleton Mosby. He was fatally wounded at Chancellorsville on 1 May 1863. Starting Bid $200

435. Walter H. Taylor Signed Confederate Leave of Absence - 18 Days Before Lee’s Surrender at Appomattox. American banker, lawyer, politician, and railroad executive (1838-1916) who, during the Civil War, fought with the Confederate States Army and became a key aide to General Robert E. Lee, rising to the rank of Colonel. After the war, Taylor became a senator in the Virginia General Assembly and attorney for the Norfolk and Western Railway and later the Virginian Railway. Civil War-dated DS, signed “W. H. Taylor,” one page, 8.25 x 9.5, March 22, 1865. Special order No. 73 from “Head Quarters, Department Northern Virginia,” which reads: “Leaves of absence upon Surgeons certificates of disability are hereby granted the following named officers: Lieut. Cad Jones ‘H’ I. C. Regt for thirty (30) days.” Signed at the conclusion by Walter H. Taylor as Assistant Adjutant General, “By command of Gen. R. E. Lee.” In fine condition, with splitting along the folds. This 30-day leave of absence would ultimately prove excessive as it would overlap General Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. Starting Bid $200

“I have passed through another battle unharmed”— detailed letter from a Vermont soldier on General Meade and the Second Battle of Rappahannock Station

436. Union Soldier’s Letter on the Second Battle of Rappahannock Station. Civil War-dated ALS from Union soldier Thomas Jefferson Burnham of Vermont, signed “Bro. Jefferson,” eight pages, 7.25 x 9.25, November 12, 1863. Addressed from “Camp near Beverly Ford, Va.,” a lengthy handwritten letter detailing events of the Second Battle of Rappahannock Station. In part (spelling and grammar retained): “I have passed through another battle unharmed…Gen Meade surprised us at day break 7th (Camp near Warrenton) by the order March!...He equally surprised the foe north of the Rappahannock River about noon…We were down on them in two lines of battle at the Rappahannock River & a Corps at kelly’s Ford…The afternoon was spent in sharp hard pushing, skirmishing and shelling.” In fine condition, with a block of light soiling to the first page. Starting Bid $200

437. United States Army: 2nd United States Colored Infantry Regiment Monthly Return Booklet (1865). Civil War-dated official United States Army booklet for “Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage,” presented to the Quartermaster Department on January 31, 1865, by 1st Lieutenant Carlton Seymour, commander of Company B of 2nd United States Colored Infantry Regiment. The booklet, seven pages, 7.75 x 10, issued as No. 51, was filled out and signed by Seymour while stationed at the U.S. Barracks in Key West, Florida, in January 1865, and meticulously itemizes the number of clothing, equipment, and books distributed to Company B by Assistant Quarter Master Captain M. Martin. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Winder and Campbell grant permission to “a little girl of 10 years of age...to go North via Flag of Truce and Fortress Monroe”

438. John H. Winder and John Campbell War-Dated Autograph Endorsement Signed. Civil War-dated autograph endorsements signed, “Jno. H. Winder, Brig. Gen., May 3, 1864” and “J. A. Campbell, ASW, 3 May 64,” penned on the reverse of a letter from William H. Hatch of War Department, Bureau of Exchange, one page, 5 x 8, which reads: “I have the honor to report that Miss Tabb (a little girl of 10 years of age) of Richmond has permission of the Federal Authorities to go North via Flag of Truce and Fortress Monroe.” Winder’s handwritten endorsement: “Respectfully referred to the Secretary of War, is there any objection to allowing the passport.” Campbell responds below with his approval: “None.” In fine condition, with light staining to the top edge, and mounting remnants to reverse. Starting Bid $200

Napoleon congratulates his brother, Joseph, on “the occasion of

his

accession to the throne of Spain and

the

Indies”

439. Napoleon Letter Signed to His Brother, Joseph Bonaparte, on His Accession to the Spanish Throne. Historic LS in French, signed “Napole,” one page, 8 x 9.75, October 29, 1808. Letter addressed to “Monsieur mon Frere le Roi des Espagnes et des Indes,” his brother Joseph, expressing congratulations “on the occasion of his accession to the throne of Spain and the Indies.” Addressed on the integral leaf in another hand, and retains its original red wax seal with green silk ribbon. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing to the right side, and a somewhat rough bottom edge; large and bold, Napoleon’s signature is an ideal example.

During the Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon Bonaparte made his older brother, Joseph, King of Naples (1806–1808), and then King of Spain and the Indies (1808–1813). Though popular in Naples, Joseph was met with heavy opposition in Spain: his arrival sparked a massive Spanish revolt against French rule and marked the beginning of the Peninsular War. Despite efforts to win popularity, Joseph would never be accepted as legitimate by the bulk of the Spanish people. After France’s defeat by a British-led coalition at the Battle of Vitoria in 1813, Joseph abdicated the Spanish throne and returned to France. Starting Bid $500

Scarce French–Arabic

document signed by Napoleon Bonaparte during his campaign in Egypt, preceding the discovery of the Rosetta Stone by two weeks

440. Napoleon Document Signed During Egypt Campaign (1799). Manuscript DS, in French and Arabic, signed “Bonaparte,” one page, 9 x 13.75, June 30, 1799. A document from the Divan member in Cairo, Egypt, addressed to “general en chef Bonaparte,” boldly signed at the center by Napoleon using his surname; this is one of the most complete, legible “Bonaparte” signatures we have ever encountered. The document pertains to Napoleon’s request for the records of an interrogation of an Arab named Muustapha who had been arrested for violating passport regulations; the Divan claimed that Muustapha was innocent and sought his release. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, soiling, and intersecting folds. Accompanied by a related letter signed by an aide, containing the requested account of the interrogation.

This interesting bilingual document dates to Napoleon’s campaign in Egypt and Syria, which he proclaimed to ‘defend French trade interests’ and to establish ‘scientific enterprise’ in the region. One of the campaign’s enduring legacies was discovery of the Rosetta Stone on July 15, 1799—mere days after the present document—inspiring a burst of Egyptomania across Europe. Starting Bid $500

441. Napoleon Letter Signed as First Consul. LS as First Consul of the French Republic, signed “Bonaparte,” one page, 7 x 9.25, personal engraved ‘Bonaparte I Consul of the Republic’ letterhead, March 18, 1800. Untranslated letter in French to “Citizen Moreau, St. Mery State Councilors,” regarding a tribunate. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Starting Bid $300

“I shall commence an attack on Tripoli and hope by exertion to bring the Bashaw to terms of peace honorable to the United States”

The commander of the USS Constitution, Edward Preble, initiates the first large-scale attack of the Barbary War

442. Edward Preble Letter Signed from the USS Constitution on the First Barbary War: “I shall commence an attack on Tripoli”. War-dated LS signed “Edward Preble,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 9, June 1, 1804. Letter to James Leander Cathcart, sent from the “United States Ship Constitution, Syracuse Harbor,” as he prepares to attack Tripoli. In part: “I arrived here yesterday with the six gunboats which I mentioned in my letter from Messina...I sincerely thank you for your exertions with the Neapolitan government in the procuration of gun and mortar boats, but regret that your journey has been attended with so many unpleasant circumstances as you mentioned. The six gunboats which I have here, carry each a long French 24 powder, and I will have 40 men. The mortar boats are repairing and will be ready in three weeks. As soon as they are completed for service, I shall commence an attack on Tripoli and hope by exertion to bring the Bashaw to terms of peace honorable to the United States, for be assured, to no other terms shall I consent.

Mr. O’Brien [the Consul to Algiers] is not authorized (as you supposed) to beg or to negotiate a peace with Tripoli. That power was delegated to Col. Lear, who has delegated it to me...I value the national character of my country too much to consent to a peace which the most powerful nation in Europe would blush to make. It is to be regretted that any circumstance should have deprived us of your services. I thank you for the Tripolitan Treaty and for the cypher, both of which may be useful...

I am expecting a reinforcement of two or three frigates, but whether they arrive or not, I shall make the attempts to subdue the stubborn temper of the Bashaw. I wish you a prosperous and pleasant passage to the United States.” In fine condition, with minor paper loss to the hinge affecting none of the handwriting.

The First Barbary War (1801-1805) was a conflict between the United States and the Barbary States of North Africa—Tripoli, Algiers, Tunis, and Morocco. The war stemmed from the Barbary pirates’ practice of seizing American merchant ships

and demanding tribute from the U.S. government to prevent attacks and the enslavement of captured seamen. Interestingly, the recipient of this letter, James Leander Cathcart, had been enslaved by Barbary captors in 1785 for a period of eleven years. During that time, he served as chief clerk to the Dey, became conversant in Arabic and Turkish, and acted as a mediator during negotiations for the 1796 Treaty of Algiers—an accord that resulted in his own freedom.

When Thomas Jefferson became president, he refused to pay the increased demands for tribute, prompting Tripoli to declare war on the United States. The U.S. Navy, still in its infancy, embarked on its first major overseas conflict, leading to significant naval battles and a notable land campaign. Preble, put in command of the Mediterranean Squadron by President Jefferson, sailed for Tripoli on August 14, 1803, establishing a blockade upon his arrival. His position toward the Bashaw— the Pasha, or leader of Tripoli—was an uncompromising one. Preble intended to secure victory, and refused any attempts at negotiation or further tributes, believing them to be a national dishonor. His tactics were brash and bold—in one instance, he sent Stephen Deactur to burn the captured USS Philadelphia in order to deprive the pirates of their prize, which had been turned against the American forces. Horatio Nelson called this operation ‘the most bold and daring act of the age.’

After the burning of the Philadelphia, Preble retired his fleet to Sicily’s Syracuse Harbor to prepare for a summer attack on Tripoli. For support, he asked Cathcart to procure additional ships from Naples, as he discusses at the beginning of this letter. He also informs him of plans to launch the first full-scale attack on Tripoli, designed to pound the Bashaw into submission and secure an honorable peace. The attack materialized on July 14, 1804, when Preble finally attacked Tripoli outright. Though it sparked a series of inconclusive battles, it was the precursor to ultimate victory in April-May of 1805. The war ended with a negotiated peace treaty, establishing America’s commitment to defending its interests abroad and marking a significant step in the development of U.S. naval power. Starting Bid $1000

Aviation

597. Amelia Earhart Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Amelia Earhart sitting on a lounge chair, neatly signed across her shoulder in fountain pen. In fine condition, with extremely poor signature contrast against her dark jacket. Starting Bid $200

600. Orville Wright Signed Lithograph - ‘The Wright Brothers ‘Strange Contraption’ Rises at Kitty Hawk, 1903’. Attractive color 15.5 x 18.25 Wright Aeronautical Corporation off-set lithograph of a Frank Lemon watercolor painting honoring the Wright Brothers’ historic flight at Kitty Hawk, with caption to the lower border reading, “The Wright brothers ‘Strange Contraption’ rises at Kitty Hawk, 1903,” and signed along the horizon in black ink, “Orville Wright.” Framed and in fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Rare

“message from the air”— a Lindbergh-signed poster dropped from the Spirit of St. Louis in 1927

599. Charles Lindbergh Signed Poster Dropped from the Spirit of St. Louis. Signed poster dropped from the sky by Charles Lindbergh during his national tour with the Spirit of St. Louis, 22 x 28, signed in the lower right in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh.” The poster features an image of the historic Spirit of St. Louis airplane, with a large salutation and text featuring an indirect apology, in part: “Greetings: Because of the limited time and the extensive itinerary of the tour of the United States now in progress to encourage popular interest in aeronautics, it is impossible for the ‘Spirit of St. Louis’ to land in your city. This message from the air, however, is sent you to express our sincere appreciation of your interest in the tour and in the promotion and expansion of commercial aeronautics in the United States.” In good to very good condition, with intersecting folds, heavy overall wrinkling, and dampstaining (causing haloing and mirroring to the bold signature). Starting Bid $200

Lindbergh’s handwritten draft of a New York Times article on advances in aviation:

“How fast will we be traveling in the next decade?”

598. Charles Lindbergh Handwritten New York Times Manuscript on Advances in Aviation. Unsigned handwritten draft by Charles Lindbergh, three pages, 8 x 12.5, no date but published in the New York Times on February 3, 1929, as part of the exclusive ‘Lindbergh on Flying’ weekly series. Lindbergh’s draft for an article entitled ‘Air Speed Limited Only by Power and Streamline,’ commenting on the economies of speed offered by the advent of aircraft. In part: “The entire history of passenger transportation has evolved around the desire of mankind first, to reach distance places; second, to go there in comfort and safety; and third to lose as little time as possible en route. For centuries it was thought that there was a limit to the speed a human being could stand, and that if a man fell off of the top of a cliff or high building he would become unconscious from the rapidity of descent long before striking the ground. This theory has been conclusively disproved in the last few years by actual test…

Racing records stand at around 100 miles an hour on the water; 200 miles an hour on the land and 300 an hour in the air. Commercial speeds, of course, are considerably less… Speed on the ground is limited by the smoothness of the road,

by the necessity of quick turns, and by stopping for cross traffic. A second or two of inattention at any time while driving at high speed is sufficient to cause an accident. In the air, on the other hand, it is limited only by horse power and streamline. Except in taking off, land, and watching for other planes there is no immediate danger if something distracts the attention of the pilot. Once at flying altitude he might walk back into the cabin and ride with his passengers without fear of having the plane do more than veer off of its course slightly…

How fast will we be traveling in the next decade?…The faster transports will undoubtedly be cruising at well over 150 miles per hour while pursuit planes will be capable of developing close to three hundred if necessary. Racing planes will push on toward the 400 mark and possibly go higher...Another feature which may be incorporated in fast planes, especially of the low wing type is the folding landing gear. As speeds increase the value of streamlining the wheels into the wings will become much greater.” In fine condition, with a few edge nicks and minor losses to corners. A remarkable handwritten piece by Lindbergh, penned as he promoted new advances in powered flight. Starting Bid $500

Space Exploration

Crew-signed litho of the iconic Apollo 11 ‘visor shot’

612. Apollo 11 Signed Photograph.

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the iconic Apollo 11 ‘visor shot’ of Buzz Aldrin taken by Neil Armstrong during their Apollo 11 EVA, signed in black ink by the full crew: “Neil Armstrong,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Michael Collins.” In very good to fine condition, with a few small surface creases and one tiny surface ding. The consignor notes that her mother was part of the team that coordinated the Apollo XI crew press tour at the Paris Air Show in July of 1989, and received this as a gift connected with her work in that respect. Starting Bid $300

614. Neil Armstrong and Paul Calle Signed Lithograph. Limited edition 19 x 29 lithograph of Neil Armstrong in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 655/1000, signed in pencil by history’s first moonwalker. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Paul Calle, beneath his preprinted signature. In fine condition. Accompanied by a National Air and Space Museum presentation folder for Paul Calle’s James Doolittle lithograph. This handsome, highly desirable item is the only individual print edition that Armstrong signed and remains among the most sought-after of all NASA-related lithographs. Starting Bid $300

Rare

Danish child’s drawing of the Apollo 11 “Månemænd,” signed by the crew during their 1969 ‘Giant Leap’ world tour

613. Apollo 11 Signed Sketch - Rare Danish Child’s Drawing of the Apollo 11 “Månemænd,” Signed by the Crew During Their 1969 ‘Giant Leap’ World Tour. Original vintage circa 1969 felt tip sketch of “Månemænd [Moon Men]” accomplished by a 5-year-old Danish child on an off-white 8 x 5 album page, subsequently signed in felt tip by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, and in ballpoint by Michael Collins. In fine condition, with very slight overall wrinkling, and skipping to Collins’ extremely rushed signature. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

The consignor relates the story of the piece: “I made a drawing of my biggest TV moment as a 5 year old: the Apollo 11 moonlanding. I sent the drawing to my sister who was living in Oslo, Norway. Her husband worked at the Grand Hotel Oslo—and when the Apollo 11 crew stayed at the hotel he showed the drawing to Armstrong, who gathered the others and signed the drawing with autographs.” Starting Bid $500

615. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph of the Apollo 11 Launch. Official oversized color 9.75 x 12.25 NASA lithograph of the liftoff of the Apollo 11 mission from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A on July 16, 1969, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong. Matted to an overall size of 14 x 16.5. In fine condition, with fading to the signature, which remains fully legible. Starting Bid $200

616. Neil Armstrong Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, University of Cincinnati letterhead, July 19, 1977. Letter to Brian Hamer, president of the Tale Political Union, in part: “Thank you for your kind invitation to address the Political Union. I have reviewed my schedule for that time period and find it will be impossible for me to accept your request. My duties here at the university and various other responsibilities limit my outside commitments severely making it impossible to participate in the number of events I might in other circumstances enjoy.” In fine condition, with several light horizontal folds. Starting Bid $200

Art , Architecture, and Design

Bartholdi offers a viewing invitation to his still-under-construction Statue of Liberty, which would be completed one year later

642. Frederic Auguste Bartholdi Autograph Letter

Signed on the Statue of Liberty. ALS in French, signed “Bartholdi,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, July 19, 1883. Addressed from Paris, a handwritten letter to French politician and historian Henri Martin from Auguste Bartholdi, fully immersed in the final construction and promotional stages of the Statue of Liberty, in part (translated): “There are too many things that require my presence and I find it impossible to leave! I would have been very happy to be able to travel with you and see with you the beautiful things of the past that you know how to bring back to life before our eyes. Alas, necessity rules and I must stay on shore. I recently saw that you were in touch with the Hungarian Travelers’ Society. If you wanted to send them to see the Statue of Liberty, I am sending you an invitation card attached that you could send to them, if necessary I will go and receive them, if I am informed of the day and time. This would perhaps not be a bad thing to do for the moral character of our work.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“I am happy to know that I may keep the book for a bit. If I could go over certain parts with you, that would be best”

643. Mary Cassatt Autograph Letter Signed to Her Biographer. ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 6.5, MesnilBeaufresne letterhead, July 30, [no year]. Handwritten letter to writer and art critic Achille Segard, in part (translated): “I am happy to know that I may keep the book for a bit. If I could go over certain parts with you, that would be best...If you are not able to come, I will make the corrections on my own. It does not matter what day, if you are able to come. It will be the same to me; just let me know in advance. I would have wished to show you a pastel or two. I am a bit disorganized, having been incapable of working for so long.” In fine condition, with light toning along the hinge. Starting Bid $300

Buckminster Fuller sketches out his “Spaceship Earth” concepts

644. Buckminster Fuller (2) Oversized ‘Spaceship Earth’ Sketches. Visionary American architect, inventor, writer, and philosopher (1895-1983) perhaps best known for inventing the geodesic dome, one of the signal developments in modern design and engineering. Two large 19 x 12 pages featuring storyboard-style sketches accomplished in felt tip by Buckminster Fuller, documenting elements of his futurist theories. Panels on the first page include: “Spaceship Earth,” a worldview popularized in his 1969 book ‘Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth’; basic forms of his geodesic dome; a Dymaxion map representing his “one world” philosophy; pyramids labeled “basic travel” and “percentage world population,” with “Moscow at center of gravity”; a “basic ecological pattern” with women at the center and men in orbit; and a “galaxy of mothership housekeepers.” Panels on the second page include: “man running backward into his future”; “infinity”; “solid cubes”; “synergy”; and others, with several intriguing sketches of cubes, boxes, and numbered triangles. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, drawn by its designer

645. Hubert de Givenchy Signed Sketch of Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Original sketch of Audrey Hepburn in her ‘little black dress’ as Holly Golightly in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, accomplished by designer Hubert de Givenchy in felt tip on a white 4 x 5.75 card, captioned and signed in the lower right, “Audrey—Breakfast at Tiffany’s—Givenchy.” In very fine condition. Created by Givenchy, the legendary Breakfast at Tiffany’s dress has been voted the most iconic movie dress in the history of cinema. An extremely scarce, iconic piece of both movie and fashion history. Starting Bid $500

647. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in pencil, in French, signed “H-Lautrec,” one page, 5 x 3, January 20, 1896. Handwritten ‘carte-telegramme’ to Édouard Dujardin, referring to his friend, Maurice Joyant. In part (translated): “Joy. asks you to give me a response by Friday please.” Addressed on the reverse in Toulouse-Lautrec’s hand. Joyant was a writer and director of a gallery where Lautrec had an exhibition in January 1896; he later painted Joyant’s portrait. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Burroughs grants RKO rights to produce a “photoplay containing the character Tarzan”

689. Edgar Rice Burroughs Document Signed for Tarzan Films by RKO. DS, three pages, 8.5 x 11, November 15, 1943. Significant contract granting rights to RKO-Pathe Studio “to produce one (1) photoplay containing the character Tarzan and all characters generally associated with his character,” with “two (2) options for two (2) more socalled ‘Tarzan photoplays.’” Neatly signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and countersigned by Joan E. Pierce, John Coleman Burroughs, and film producer Sol Lesser. Stapled into its original blue paper folder and in fine condition. The Tarzan franchise moved to RKO in 1943 under producer Sol Lesser. From 1943 to 1955, RKO would release a dozen Tarzan films, starring Johnny Weissmuller, Lex Barker, and Gordon Scott as the titular ape man. Starting Bid $200

“This explains my encounter with and experience of VALIS”

692. Philip K. Dick Typed Letter Signed: “This explains my encounter with and experience of VALIS”. TLS signed “Love, Phil,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, April 16, 1981. Letter to science fiction author Patricia Warrick, in part: “Pat, I’ve got to rest; but this is it; put one way, this explains my encounter with and experience of VALIS both in my mind and in/as world; put another way, I have had an actual experience that confirms this model. Thus there is identity between my theoretical construct and my experience.” In fine condition, with light creasing and small stains to the upper left corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

Superb signed photograph of Mark Twain in his classic white suit, graded GEM MINT 10 by PSA/DNA

691. Samuel L. Clemens Signed Photograph in White Suit - PSA GEM MINT 10. Superb vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Samuel L. Clemens in a full-length pose standing outdoors and clad in his trademark white suit, signed in the lower border in black ink with his famous pen name, “Mark Twain.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from University Archives. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/ DNA as “GEM MT 10.”

In Mark Twain’s Autobiography, published in 1906, he announced his intention to wear white suits year-round. He was more comfortable in white than in dark colors but had always conformed to seasonal fashion. He wrote: ‘One of my sorrows, when the summer ends, is that I must put off my cheery and comfortable white clothes and enter for the winter into the depressing captivity of the shapeless and degrading black ones.’ Although Clemens’s prolific writing career was long behind him when he began wearing his white suits, it is this image of the author that remains ingrained in the public imagination—this photograph, in particular, showing him with cane and hat against a wooded backdrop, is a wonderfully appropriate example. Starting Bid $500

The first five pages of Mark Twain’s burlesque story ‘1,002nd Arabian Night,’ completed during the same summer as Huckleberry Finn

690. Samuel Clemens Partial Autograph Manuscript

Signed for ‘1,002nd Arabian Night,’ completed during the same summer as Huckleberry Finn. Fantastic partial autograph manuscript, signed “Mark Twain,” five pages, 5.5 x 8.5, dated 1884 on the handwritten title page. The first five pages of Clemens’s manuscript draft for ‘1,002nd Arabian Night’, a short story that went unpublished until after his death, with a handwritten cover sheet using a working title: “Title-Page. 1,002: An Oriental Tale. ‘Henceforth did King Shahriyar make it his regular custom to take a new wife every day, & slay her the next morning. This he continued to do during a period of three years.’—The One Thousand & One Nights, Lane’s Translation. By Mark Twain, 1884, All rights reserved.” He then launches into the tale of the King’s new wife, Scheherazade, primarily consisting of dialogue between her and King Shahriyar. At the bottom of one page, Clemens adds a note to the “compositor,” initialed “M.T.,” in full: “The figures inserted thus, (1) (2) (3), &c., refer to corresponding numbers on the illustrations. Leave them out, of course.” In overall very good to fine condition, with some nicks and chipping to edges, and a few small tape repairs to corners.

The remaining portion of the manuscript is preserved in the Mark Twain Papers at the University of California, Berkeley. Twain later wrote to his nephew, who was to publish the book, that it ought to be published anonymously. It would not appear in print until the publication of Mark Twain’s Satires & Burlesques by the University of California Press, edited by Franklin R. Rogers. In his introduction, Rogers reveals why Twain may have experienced a change of heart. Quoting Twain’s friend W. D. Howells on 1,002nd: ‘The opening passages are the funniest you have ever done; but when I got into the story itself, it seemed to me that I was made a fellow sufferer with the Sultan from Scheherazade’s prolixity…I feel bound to say that I think this burlesque falls short of being amusing.’

Nevertheless, ‘1,002nd Arabian Night’ certainly remains of great interest because of its closeness to Huckleberry Finn in the Twain canon—both were completed in Elmira, New York, in the summer of 1883. Starting Bid $1000

Page from Kipling’s draft for Stalky & Co., an influential collection of boys’ tales

693. Rudyard Kipling Handwritten Manuscript Page from ‘Stalky & Co.’. Unsigned handwritten manuscript by Rudyard Kipling, one page, 7 x 8.25, no date but circa late 1890s. A page from Kipling’s draft of the story ‘Slaves of the Lamp,’ published in Cosmopolis: A Literary Review in 1897 and collected in Stalky & Co. in 1899. In part: “and had seen much more than Gigadibs. The half understood verses lived and eat with him as the bedropped pages attested. McTuck was a phenomenally neat boy and they warred over their respective libraries. He was far away from all that world, drifting at large in some heavenly contraption called a gondola when McTuck beat on his head with the pilchard spoon, and he snarled. ‘Beetle, you are oppressed, insulted, bullied…by that beast, King! You hear?’ ‘Oh shut up. I can write some more poetry about him if I am.’” Annotated in the lower right corner: “The above in the handwriting of Mr. Rudyard Kipling, and is part of his M.S. of Stalky & Co. It was given to me by the author’s father (Mr. J. Lockwood Kipling), 29/3/1900.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a small portrait of Kipling affixed to the lower left corner. Starting Bid $200

Early original ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ painting by David Cornwell, the given name of British spy novelist John le Carré

694. John Le Carre Original Painting of ‘Rumpelstiltskin’. Original painting by British author John le Carré of a scene from the German fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin, depicting the titular imp furious that the nearby queen had correctly guessed his name, accomplished in gouache and watercolor on a 15.5 x 13.25 sheet of artist paper, which is titled below in pencil, “Rumpelstiltskin,” and signed in the lower right in black ink by le Carré with his given first name, “David, ‘52.” Framed to a slightly larger size, with the frame backing annotated by an unknown hand: “Painted by David Cornwell (better known as John Le Carré) given to Anne Simpson, 27th May 1952.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Longfellow pens one of his most famous poems: “The Arrow and the Song”

695. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Autograph Manuscript

Signed of ‘The Arrow and the Song’. AMS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” one page, 5 x 8, November 18, 1880. Longfellow pens one of his most famous poems, “The Arrow and the Song,” in full: “I shot an arrow into the air, / It fell to earth, I knew not where; / For, so swiftly it flew, the sight / Could not follow it in its flight. / I breathed a song into the air, / It fell to earth, I knew not where; / For who has sight so keen and strong, / That it can follow the flight of song? / Long, long afterward, in an oak / I found the arrow, still unbroke; / And the song, from beginning to end, / I found again in the heart of a friend.” Longfellow signs again on the adjoining leaf: “With Mr. Longfellow’s compliments.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $300

First edition (second printing) of

Gone With the Wind, signed by Mitchell during a moment of respite in Blowing Rock, North Carolina

697. Margaret Mitchell Signed Book - Gone With the Wind (First edition, second printing; June 1936). Signed book: Gone With the Wind. First edition, second printing (June 1936). NY: The Macmillan Company, 1936. Hardcover, 6 x 8.75, 1037 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “To Mr. and & Mrs. Eugene Kelcy, from, Margaret Mitchell, with many thanks!” Autographic condition: fine, with scattered foxing to the signed page. Book condition: VG-/None, with light foxing to textblock, some staining to boards, wear to spine ends, and edgewear. Housed in a custom-made quarter morocco slipcase with chemise. Accompanied by a vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Mitchell standing with Edwin Granberry, author and Rollins College professor, and Henry Herschel Birckell (right), literary editor of the New York Post; the reverse bears a “Kelcy Photo & Art Shop” stamp. Birckell invited newly successful author Margaret Mitchell to Blowing Rock, North Carolina, to escape the mayhem of fans that flocked to meet her after the publication of Gone With the Wind in 1936. Starting Bid $300

The Gone With the Wind author weighs in on

‘The Story of the Confederacy’ and WWII shortages:

“There was a shortage of technicolor film during the war and afterward. The copies of ‘Gone with the Wind’ which were printed in 1939 were old, worn and scratched before the war was over, and the sound tracks were bad indeed”

698. Margaret Mitchell

Typed Letter Signed on the Confederacy, Reconstruction, Gone With the Wind, and WWII Shortages. TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” two pages, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, July 21, 1947. Letter to French historian and translator Pierre Belperron, in part: “I wrote to Robert Henry, who lives in Alexandria, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C. and told him of your efforts to obtain a copy of his excellent history, ‘The Story of the Confederacy’...The reason no new copies of Mr. Henry’s excellent book are available is that this country, even as European countries, has had a paper shortage due to the war…

You asked why Metro-GoldwynMayer had not brought the film of ‘Gone With the Wind’ to France after that single showing which took place immediately after the end of the war. I can only hazard a guess, as I have nothing to do with the film. The motion picture of ‘Gone With the Wind’ appeared in the United States for the first time at the end of 1939, and many printings of it were made. It was a very long film (four hours) and an expensive film to manufacture, as it was in technicolor. During the war most of the raw film produced in this country went first to our Government, so there was a shortage of technicolor film during the war and afterward. The copies of ‘Gone with the Wind’ which were printed in 1939 were old, worn and scratched before the war was over, and the sound tracks were bad indeed. When technicolor film became available to producers again, they, like the publishers, used the new supply to make new moving pictures rather than to re-make old ones. The situation is much better now and only recently ‘Gone With the Wind’ has returned to Atlanta for the first time since early in the war.” Impressively double-matted with two images to an overall size of 22 x 22.75. In fine condition.Starting Bid $300

Herman Melville declines to write encyclopedia entries:

“I am unpracticed in a kind of writing that exacts so much heedfulness”

696. Herman Melville Autograph Letter Signed, Declining an Encyclopedia Writing Job. ALS signed “H. Melville,” one page, 4.75 x 8, December 11, [1887?]. Handwritten letter to author and editor Rossiter Johnson, in full: “Yours of the 9th is received.—Your friendly proposition I must decline. And this—in part at least—from a sense of incompetence. For I am unpracticed in a kind of writing that exacts so much heedfulness—heedfulness, I mean, of a sort not demanded in some other departments.” In fine condition.

The text of this letter is collected in the Northwest-Newbury edition of The Writings of Herman Melville: Correspondence, edited by Lynn Horth. By this point in his career, Melville’s literary efforts were focused almost entirely on poetic fiction—a mode entirely dissimilar from the compressed, fact-based style of the attentive encyclopedia entry. Starting Bid $1000

“The walled garden is still an enchanted place”— Rowling on her Scottish country estate, Killiechassie

700. J. K. Rowling Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, one page both sides, 5.75 x 4.25, personal stationery card, no date (circa 2001). Handwritten letter to Don, in full: “Thank you very much for your letter. I loved reading about your memories of Killiechassie. Yes, the walled garden is still an enchanted place — it was that that made me want the house more than anything else. And we have also found the freezer! Though I have not walked into it yet (claustrophobia). Yes, you do recognize the Killin viaduct!” In very fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Killiechassie, a country estate and house near Weem, about one mile northeast of Aberfeldy, in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, was purchased by J. K. Rowling in 2001. She married her husband Neil Murray there, the ceremony held in the library on December 26, 2001. Starting Bid $200

Beatrix Potters sums up the essence of her creative impulse: “I have just made stories to please myself because I never grew up!”

699. Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed: “I have just made stories to please myself because I never grew up!”. British author and illustrator (1866–1943) whose Edwardian-era tales of naughty rabbits, bad mice, and other amusingly mischievous animals take a place among the most enduring and beloved works in the annals of children’s literature. Her first and best-known book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, has sold more than 40 million copies since it was first published in 1902. ALS signed “Beatrix Heelis,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, March 19, 1942. Handwritten letter to Bertha Mahony Miller, a figurehead of the children’s literature movement who established one of the first children’s bookstores and founded The Horn Book Magazine. In part: “I received your letter…and about at same time the Jan-Feb Hornbook with your fine tribute to Anne Carroll Moore—it could not be better. What a wonderful purposeful life of achievement—purposeful, because she has had an aim all throughout her career. I have just made stories to please myself because I never grew up!...The news has been most distressing lately. But there is great hope from Russian success. I cannot think (and I don’t want to think) that Australia is in peril. The Japanese are spreading themselves so far. And America & Australia have room to manoeuvre in open lands, unlike small islands. The loss of the Exeter & the Houston is serious indeed. But we will win in the end.” In fine condition. Past sales history: RR Auction, Fine Autographs and Artifacts, January 14, 2009. Starting Bid $300

“Do you like the title we have chosen ‘The Grapes of Wrath’?,” writes Steinbeck: “It satisfies me completely”

702. John Steinbeck Autograph Letter Signed: “Do you like the title we have chosen ‘The Grapes of Wrath’?”. ALS signed “John,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date [but circa September 1938]. Handwritten letter to friend and filmmaker Pare Lorentz, commenting on the culmination of his work on the landmark novel The Grapes of Wrath. In part: “I should never have put a time deadline on this book. I’m afraid it will not be done by the 15th. Probably will by the 1st of November. It is impossible for me to tell. Anyway I’m going on at the regular pace and while it may possibly end by the fifteenth I would rather have the extension for fear the pressure to get through might make for a feeling of hurry in

the book. Do you like the title we have chosen ‘The Grapes of Wrath’—from the Battle Hymn? It satisfies me completely…My people—in the book—have just spent some time in a government camp and are now headed for Shafter where there is a strike now—led by a woman—200 pounds—captain of the picket line. Good story. From there they will go to Tulare for the cotton, work there and get caught by last winter’s floods and that is the end of the book. Carol is typing it now, 2nd draft and has near four hundred pages in type.” In fine condition.

Past sales history: Bonhams, Fine Books and Manuscripts, June 20, 2007. Starting Bid $1000

Music

Page from Puccini’s musical manuscript draft for ‘La fanciulla del West’

733. Giacomo Puccini Autograph Musical Manuscript from ‘La fanciulla del West’. Handwritten musical manuscript from Puccini’s draft of ‘La fanciulla del West [The Girl of the West],’ one page, 9.5 x 12, no date but circa 1908–1910. The page features numerous corrections, deletions, and additions, with twelve words written in Puccini’s hand. In very good to fine condition, with scattered small stains and light soiling, and several small pieces of old tape and short tears to the edges.

Based on David Belasco’s play ‘The Girl of the Golden West,’ Puccini’s ‘La Fanciulla del West’ premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on December 10, 1910, conducted by Arturo Toscanini and featuring Enrico Caruso in the lead role of Dick Johnson. The opera remained popular through its first season, and continued to enjoy moderate success with premiers throughout Europe, Australia, and Argentina. This significant musical manuscript demonstrates Puccini’s energetic process of composition, with quick scrawls and rapid deletions, in addition to carefully crafted passages. A marvelous piece of opera history. Starting Bid $500

Puccini writes on the Paris debut of

Madama Butterfly:

“It is the first opera ever performed in Japanese costumes at the Opera Comique”

734. Giacomo Puccini Autograph Letter Signed on Madame Butterfly: “It is the first opera ever performed in Japanese costumes at the Opera Comique”. ALS in Italian, signed “G. Puccini,” one page both sides, 5 x 3.5, Hotel Westminster, Paris letterhead, September 13, 1906. Handwritten letter to Aldredo Vandini, in part (translated): “I have made definitive arrangements for Butterfly at the Opera Comique with Madame Carre and tenor Clement, under the baton of Maestro Luigini. The director of the Carre Company will stage it in a special and most original fashion. The opera will open at the end of October. It is the first opera ever performed in Japanese costumes at the Opera Comique.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Puccini’s hand. Starting Bid $200

735. Gioachino Rossini Signed Photograph. Important Italian composer (1792-1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Seville and William Tell. Scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of the great composer standing in a full-length pose by Numa Blanc & Cie., Paris, signed and inscribed on the mount in ink, “A matre, chere petite Marie Colombier, Rossini, 1861.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

736. Patsy Cline Signed Photograph. Popular and distinctive country-and-western ‘crossover’ star (1932–1963) who achieved iconic status upon her death in a plane crash at the age of 30. Superb vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 Rush Studio portrait of Cline in a dark dress with a polka-dot collar, nicely signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely yours, Patsy Cline.” Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 16. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Rare fully signed Highway to Hell album, featuring two Bon Scott autographs

737. AC/DC Signed Album - Highway to Hell - Signed Twice by Bon Scott. Highway to Hell album signed on the front cover in ballpoint by Bon Scott (twice), Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, and Phil Rudd. In fine condition, with a promo hole to the upper left corner, and very poor contrast to Williams’ signature, and to both Bon Scott signatures (both of which he had pen troubles with—he was evidently quite dedicated to signing this record, given the pen nib impressions of several false starts). The record is included. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and JSA.

AC/DC’s Highway to Hell is a landmark album that cemented the band’s status as hard rock icons, featuring the hit title track known for its powerful guitar riff and rebellious lyrics. It was the last album to feature lead singer Bon Scott, who tragically passed away in 1980, making it a significant and poignant part of the band’s history—and exceedingly rare in fully signed examples. Highway to Hell was released on July 27, 1979, and Scott passed away on February 19, 1980, leaving a very limited window to acquire his autograph on the album. Starting Bid $200

The Fab Four at Albert Dock, a Les Chadwick ‘Star Pics’ portrait

signed at the Imperial Ballroom in 1963

738. Beatles Signed ‘Star Pics’ Photograph - Obtained at the Imperial Ballroom on May 11, 1963. Sensational vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 Star Pics publicity photo of the Beatles wearing matching suits and leaning against a ship’s railing, signed in black ballpoint pen by Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and John Lennon, and in blue ballpoint by Ringo Starr. This image was taken by Les Chadwick, who worked for the Liverpool-based photography firm ‘Peter Kaye Photography’ in September 1962. It pictures the group on board a boat named ‘The Salvor,’ which was moored at Albert Dock. The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained at the Imperial Ballroom in Nelson, Lancashire, England on May 11, 1963. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, and pen trouble forcing Paul to sign his first name twice. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient. Starting Bid $1000

Fully signed early 1963 Parlophone promo card, the first to feature Ringo with the band

Fantastic circa 1963 Beatles signatures, presented by EMI to a DJ on South Africa’s Radio 5

740. Beatles Signatures (c. 1963). Fantastic vintage circa 1963 ink signatures, “John Lennon, xxx,” “Paul McCartney, xxx,” “George Harrison, xxx,” and “The Beatles, Ringo Starr, xxx,” on a pink 7 x 4.5 album page, also signed on the reverse by fellow Cavern Club regulars The Merseybeats. In fine condition, with light fading to Harrison’s signature. Consignor notes that the autographs were originally presented to Kevin Savage, a pioneering radio presenter in South Africa, by EMI Records as thanks for his support of the Beatles following a three-part radio documentary on the band that was broadcast nationally on Radio 5. Starting Bid $1000

739. Beatles Signed 1963 Parlophone Promo Card - The First to Show New Drummer Ringo Starr (PSA NM-MT 8). Desirable early Parlophone Records promo card of the Beatles during a recording session in the Abbey Road Studios, 5.75 x 3.5, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “John Lennon,” “Ringo Starr, xxx,” “Paul McCartney,” and “George Harrison.” In very good to fine condition, with overall soiling, tiny pin holes to the top edge, and some minor surface loss to the top edge of the image. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “NM-MT 8.”

Parlophone Records produced a small number of promotional photo cards in two formats—a horizontal version and a vertical one, with pictures shot by famed Beatles photographer Dezo Hoffmann while the Beatles were in the studio recording their first single, ‘Love Me Do.’ Taken on September 4, 1962, the image shows the group in their final incarnation at the very beginning of their storied career, and the first promo card with new drummer Ringo. Starting Bid $1000

741. Beatles: George Harrison Signed Photograph. Satin-finish 8 x 10 Warner Brothers promotional photo of George Harrison from 1987, signed in black ink. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance, which states that this photograph was signed by Harrison for a charity event in the late 1980s. Starting Bid $200

Large format 1963 Parlophone promo card signed by John and Paul, with Neil Aspinall signing for bandmates George and Ringo

743. Beatles: John Lennon and Paul McCartney Signed 1963 Promotional Card. Vintage 7.5 x 5 Parlophone Records large format promo card for “The Beatles” issued in March 1963, boldly signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “John Lennon” and “Paul McCartney,” with the band’s assistant, Neil Aspinall, signing on behalf of Ringo Starr and George Harrison. In very good condition, with light soiling and creasing, a couple of removed collector notations, and some surface loss to the borders of the image side.

Early on, Parlophone Records produced a small number of promotional photocards in two formats (horizontal and vertical), both with pictures shot by Dezo Hoffman while the Beatles were in the studio. Examples of these were typically signed on the reverse because there was very little light area on the front of the cards for the Fab Four to place their signatures. Parlophone’s second and final issue card, featuring a portrait taken by Angus McBean at EMI on January 21, 1963, was introduced in March and came in two sizes: small (5.75 x 3.75) and large (7.5 x 5).

Starting Bid $300

742. Beatles: George Harrison Document Signed. DS, signed “George Harrison,” two pages both sides, 8.25 x 11.75, August 7, 1973. An agreement between Harrison and backing group of Apple Records and BBC Radio 1 for a series of short exclusive pre-recorded tapes to be recorded by Harrison and broadcast by BBC Radio 1 between June 18th-21st 1973. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

Huge John Lennon signature and self-portrait sketch from the 1975 WFIL ‘Helping Hand Marathon’

744. Beatles: John Lennon Signature. Large vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Bill, with love, John Lennon, 75,” along with his recognizable self-portrait caricature sketch, on a white sheet of WFIL ‘Success Story’ stationery. In fine to very fine condition.

From May 16–18, 1975, John Lennon volunteered his valuable time to co-host a charity gala for multiple sclerosis at radio station WFIL in Philadelphia. He participated with callers for telephone fundraising, did radio on-air segments, auctioned off his personally owned items, and signed autographs for admirers. He even did a weatherman guest spot on local WPVI-TV. The consignor notes that his sister was a part-time DJ at the radio station, through whom he obtained the autograph. A desirable piece connected to one of Lennnon’s charitable efforts, testifying to his genuine concern for his fellow man. Starting Bid $300

Geography notes on Denmark by Paul McCartney as a student at Liverpool Institute High School

745. Beatles: Paul McCartney Handwritten Page from His Liverpool Institute High School Geography Notebook. Dualsided page from Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute High School geography notebook from the 1959 school year, 6.25 x 7.75, unsigned, penned entirely in the hand of McCartney, who writes at the top of the first page: “Copenhagen (Pop. 1, 168, 500 out of total, Pop of 4 1⁄2 mill).” Both sides of the page consist of geographical and historical facts about Denmark, with McCartney writing, in part: “The chief contribution of D. to modern Europe is the development of the co-op system as applied to agric. especially to the marketing of agric. products. Up to 1860s D was a country of mixed farming, producing cereals for export. The competition of the great prairies of Europe + America made cereal-growing unprofitable in this country of rather damp climate & small farms.” In fine condition. McCartney attended Liverpool Institute from 1953 to 1960, and it was where he met George Harrison. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who writes: “Anything written, signed, or drawn by Paul McCartney in the 1950s when he was a teenager is extremely scarce and desirable.” Starting Bid $300

746. Beatles: Paul McCartney Signed Photograph. Glossy 7 x 7 promotional photo of Paul McCartney that was issued with McCartney’s 1987 ‘All the Best’ singles box set, signed in black felt tip, “Paul McCartney, woz ere!” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and a light paperclip impression. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a copy of a provenance letter, which states that this photograph was signed by McCartney for a charity event in the late 1980s. Starting Bid $200

747. The Byrds Signatures - Obtained in Bristol, England on August 11, 1965. Vintage ballpoint signatures of The Byrds — “Jim McGuinn,” “Mike Clarke,” “Chris Hillman,” “David Crosby,” and “Gene Clark,” with one member adding “Byrds” — on an off-white 4 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition. The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained at the Corn Exchange in Bristol, England on August 11, 1965. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

748. Cream Signed Album - The Early Cream Of Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce & Ginger Baker. The Early Cream Of Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce & Ginger Baker album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker. In fine condition, with old sticker residue to the upper right corner. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

750. The Eagles Signed 1976 Hotel California Tour Program. Scarce original 1976 program from the Eagles’ Hotel California Tour, 24 pages, 11.25 x 11.25, signed on their respective musician pages in ballpoint by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Randy Meisner, Don Felder, and Joe Walsh. In very good to fine condition, with light handling wear, and creasing to the covers. Starting Bid $300

749. Bob Dylan Signed Album - Self Portrait. Self Portrait album signed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “Bob Dylan.” In fine condition. The records are included. Consignor notes that this was signed at a shooting session for Dylan’s movie, Hearts of Fire, at Colston Hall, Bristol, on September 19, 1986. Released in 1970, Bob Dylan’s Self Portrait is a polarizing departure from his previous work, marked by its eclectic mix of covers and original compositions. Critics and fans were initially divided over its unconventional style and Dylan’s apparent indifference to commercial expectations. However, over time, the album has been reevaluated, with some appreciating its experimental nature and glimpses of Dylan’s artistic evolution. Starting Bid $500

752. Led Zeppelin Signed Album - Led Zeppelin II. Led Zeppelin II album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, and in silver ink by Robert Plant. In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing, edge wear, and separation to the top edge. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL.

Upon its release in late October 1969, Zeppelin’s eponymously titled sophomore record instantly became a monster success within the U.S. and the UK, quickly cementing the quartet as the next great British rock act. With tracks like ‘Whole Lotta Love,’ ‘Heartbreaker,’ and ‘Ramble On,’ Led Zeppelin II is widely regarded as the quintessential hard rock album. Starting Bid $300

Stylish Versace silk shirt from the wardrobe closet of Sir Elton John

751. Elton John’s PersonallyOwned and -Worn Versace Shirt. Elton John’s personally-owned and -worn long-sleeved silk shirt by Gianni Versace, size 48, with repeating vertical golden belt buckle pattern, and the collar area retaining the maker’s label. In very fine condition. A desirable piece of designer clothing worn by the piano-rock icon.

Provenance: Christie’s: The Collection of Sir Elton John, Lot 558, February 2024. Starting Bid $500

753. Pink Floyd Signatures. Desirable set of large brown felt tip signatures of Pink Floyd—”Richard Wright,” “David Gilmour,” and “Nick Mason” on both sides of a white 8.25 x 5.5 album page, and “Roger Waters” on a white 4.75 x 4.75 album page. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from Floyd Authentic and REAL. Starting Bid $200

Elvis signs with members of the Grand Ole Opry

754. Elvis Presley Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Elvis from his Sun Records days, signed on the reverse in pencil, “Love ya, Elvis Presley.” Additionally signed in various inks by six other musicians: Roy Acuff, Kitty Wells, Johnnie Wright, Jack Anglin, Shot Jackson, and Skeets Yaney. In very good condition, with overall creasing, a short tear to the top edge, and surface impressions to the image side from the signatures on the reverse; the signed side is otherwise clean and bright, with superb, very clear signatures. Starting Bid $200

“Prince personally gifted her this tambourine while she was working with him”

755. Prince Personally-Owned

‘Purple Rain’ TambourineGifted to a Minneapolis Florist. Dark grayish purple double-row tambourine that Prince personally gifted to the owner of the Minneapolis flower shop, Ramblin’ Rose. The attractive tambourine features a 10? open head and bears a printed “Love God” label on the handle in the style of Prince’s handwriting. In fine condition, with slight wear from use. Prince used this type of tambourine during the Purple Rain Tour in 1984-1985. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the daughter of the original recipient. Starting Bid $200

756. Prince Signed Album - ‘Kiss / Love or Money’. Sought-after ‘Kiss / Love or Money’ 12˝ single album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Love God, Prince.” In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. From the John Brennan In-Person Autograph Collection.

Released as the lead single from Prince and the Revolution’s eighth studio album, Parade, ‘Kiss’ was a No. 1 hit worldwide, and appears on the Rolling Stone list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. A hugely desirable, boldly signed record from the pop-funk icon. Starting Bid $200

Super early, fully signed 1963 Rolling Stones fan club card

757. Rolling Stones Signed Fan Club Promo Card (c. 1963). Fantastic vintage circa 1963 Rolling Stones fan club promo card (the earliest form of a Stones fan club card), 5.25 x 4.75, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Mick Jagger,” “Brian Jones,” and “Love from the Rolling Stones, Keith Richard,” and in red ballpoint, “Charlie Boy” and “Bill Wyman.” A caption on the reverse lists the address of fan club national secretary Diane Nelson. In very good to fine condition, with some old tape, and related surface loss, to the top edge of the image side. A hugely desirable example boasting a quintet of very early Stones autographs. Starting Bid $500

The Rolling Stones make their Australian debut with Roy Orbison during their Far East Tour of 1965

758. Rolling Stones and Roy Orbison Signatures - Obtained During Their 1965 Australian Tour. Vintage blue ballpoint signatures of the Rolling Stones — “Brian Jones,” “the Rolling Stones, Keith Richard,” “Mick Jagger,” “Bill Wyman,” and “Love, Charlie Boy” — and a red ballpoint signature of Roy Orbison, who writes the inscription, “To Bob, from Roy Orbison,” on an off-white 4.25 x 7.75 x cardstock sheet. These signatures were obtained by Bob Jones, a member of the Australian rock group Chris Hall and The Torquays, who supported the Rolling Stones on their 1965 tour of Australia. In fine condition, with old mounting remnants on the back of signed sheet.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, a letter of provenance from Bob Jones, and several rare pieces of ephemera related to those early Rolling Stones concerts in Australia, including newspaper clippings, a ‘Stage Door Pass’ for the ‘Big Beat Show Of 65,” two original glossy photos of Jagger and Jones, ‘Complimentary’ ticket stubs for the Rolling Stones show at Manufacturers Auditorium in Sydney on January 22nd (the band’s first performance in Australia), and a 9 x 4 mailing envelope promoting the Rolling Stones and Roy Orbison on “Harry M. Millers Big Beat Show of ‘65.” Starting Bid $300

759. Whitney Houston Signed Album - Whitney. Whitney album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by Whitney Houston, “Peace, Whitney.” In fine condition, with some slight surface gouges, one touching Houston’s forehead. The record is included. Whitney Houston’s second studio album, Whitney, is one of the best-selling albums of all time. Its first four singles—’I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),’ ‘Didn’t We Almost Have It All,’ ‘So Emotional,’ and ‘Where Do Broken Hearts Go’—all peaked at number one on the US Hot 100, making her the first female act to achieve four number-one hits from one album. Starting Bid $200

Entertainment

Mini lobby card for National Lampoon’s Animal House, signed by John Belushi

921. John Belushi Signed Photograph. Color 10 x 8 mini lobby card for National Lampoon’s Animal House, featuring Belushi as John ‘Bluto’ Blutarsky posing between two cheerleaders, nicely signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Paula, Love, John Belushi, ‘81.” In fine condition. Given his early death at the age of 33, Belushi is rare across all signed formats; autographed photos of him as his Bluto, arguably his most famous role, are immensely desirable. Starting Bid $200

922. Marlon Brando Signed Photograph. Fantastic vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Brando in character as Sky Masterson in the 1955 musical film Guys and Dolls, humorously signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “For Salg, Hope it’s a baby—Marlon Brando.” Reverse bears a “St. Hilaire” credit stamp. In very good condition, with light silvering to Brando’s jacket, and creasing to the right side and above his head. Starting Bid $200

Large MGM portrait signed by the star of The Girl from Missouri

923. Jean Harlow Signed Oversized Photograph by Frank Tanner (MGM). Vintage matte-finish 13 x 10 photo as she appeared in the 1934 film The Girl from Missouri, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to a staff member of the MGM photo lab, “To Harvey — with a heart full of good wishes‚ Jean Harlow.” The reverse bears an MGM studio stamp crediting the photo to Frank Tanner. In very good to fine condition, with two tiny pin holes and some trivial surface loss to the borders, a crease to the upper left background area, and fading to handwriting lending it poor-to-moderate contrast. Accompanied by a lengthy letter of provenance from a prior owner, which can be read in our online description. Starting Bid $300

924. Audrey Hepburn Signed Photograph. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Audrey Hepburn as Nicole Bonnet in the classic 1966 heist comedy How to Steal a Million, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Oversized

self-portrait of Hollywood’s ‘Master of Suspense’

925. Alfred Hitchcock Signed Self-Portrait Sketch. Large original felt tip sketch of the director’s ever-recognizable self-portrait on an off-white 11 x 14 sheet of Crescent matboard, nicely signed below, “Alfred J. Hitchcock.” In fine condition, with some creasing in the borders which could easily be matted out to produce an impressive display. Starting Bid $200

“I love you, Marilyn”— uncommon wide-eyed Powolny portrait signed for the family of Monroe’s voice coach

926. Marilyn Monroe Signed Oversized Photograph - “I love you, Marilyn”. Rare vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 portrait photo of Monroe taken during a Frank Powolny glamour shoot in 1953, signed and inscribed in bold black ink, “To Dear little Effie, I love you, Marilyn.” The consignor notes that the photograph was signed for Effie, the sister of Anne Karger, who was the mother of Monroe’s voice coach, Freddie Karger. In fine condition, with somewhat irregular silvering to the dark perimeter areas of the image.

Enhanced by its atypical size and gorgeous wide-eyed pose, this is an exquisite depiction of the Hollywood starlet as part

of Frank Powolny’s gorgeous publicity stills for the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Most famously associated with 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 the production of Something’s Got to Give, one week before her death in 1962. An uncommon, mesmerizing image of the iconic actress.

Provenance: Julien’s Auctions: Property from the Estate of Patrick Swayze and Hollywood Legends, April 2017. Starting Bid $1000

Powolny glamour portrait of Monroe inscribed to Bluebook’s Emmeline Snively, the woman who launched her modeling career

927. Marilyn Monroe Signed Photograph, Presented to the Owner of the Bluebook Modeling Agency. Stunning vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Monroe taken during a Frank Powolny glamour shoot in 1953, signed and inscribed in ballpoint, “To Miss Snively, My thanks and appreciation, Marilyn Monroe.” In fine condition, with a couple of faint bends, and some trivial old tape residue in the top and bottom borders.

The recipient, Emmeline Snively, was the owner and manager of the Bluebook Modeling Agency. Monroe, still Norma Jeane at the time, signed with the agency in 1945, and Snively is believed to have assisted her in transforming into Marilyn Monroe. The photograph is accompanied by a fifth edition of the Models Blue Book, published by Snively in 1960, which, on page 139, contains images of this very offered signed photo, as well as of Snively taking Monroe’s measurements on the set of the 1954 film There’s No Business Like Show Business. Starting Bid $1000

Make-up blotting sheet signed by Marilyn Monroe, obtained by a 10-year-old in an NYC Lord & Taylor

928. Marilyn Monroe Signature (1956) - Obtained at Lord & Taylor in New York City. Pencil signature, “Marilyn Monroe,” on an offwhite 3.5 x 2.5 sheet of makeup blotting paper. Beautifully cloth-matted and framed with a Milton Greene portrait to an overall size of 17.75 x 24. In fine condition. The consignor purchased this signature from the estate of the original recipient, who was only 10 years old when she met Marilyn Monroe. She recalled, ‘When Marilyn was living in New York, she went shopping one day at Lord & Taylor. Soon a large group of people formed around her at the make-up counter, asking questions and clamoring for an autograph. Marilyn saw me in the crowd and signed an autograph just for me before she left the department store.’ Starting Bid $500

The legendary ‘Black Sitting’ of Monroe and Greene in early 1956

930. Marilyn Monroe: Milton Greene Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen Print from ‘The Black Sitting’. Limited edition 46 x 35 silkscreen print of a Milton Greene photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken during the ‘Black Sitting’ photo session in New York in February 1956, numbered 183/300, signed in the lower border in pencil, “Milton H. Greene.” Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with tears and creasing in the wide borders, which could be successfully matted out to create a stunning display. Monroe posed for Milton Greene and stylist Joe Eula for four hours in New York City in early 1956 in what was later coined ‘The Black Sitting.’ Other than the private portfolio that Greene gifted to Monroe, the pictures were never seen by the public during her lifetime; they appeared for the first time in Norman Mailer’s 1976 book Marilyn. Starting Bid $200

Rare signed 1958 check from Marilyn Monroe’s short-lived production company

929. Marilyn Monroe Signed Check from Her Short-Lived Production Company - PSA NM-MT 8. Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc. business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Marilyn Monroe, payable to New York Telephone Company for $69.37, June 30, 1958. In fine condition. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/ DNA as “NM-MT 8.”

Monroe first met Milton Greene in September 1953 when the latter was a photographer on assignment for Look magazine. Spurred by Monroe’s desire to have more control over her career, the pair formed an independent film production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1955. After making Bus Stop in 1956, the Prince and the Showgirl was the company’s second project. However, the pair’s cordial relationship dissolved and Marilyn Monroe Productions folded after making only two films. Starting Bid $500

Sports Beautiful Gehrig signature with rare “MINT 9” grading

1090. Lou Gehrig Signature - PSA MINT 9. Vintage ink signature and inscription, “Best wishes, Ken, Lou Gehrig,” on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 deckle-edge postcard of the Suwannee Hotel in St. Petersburg, Florida, postmarked in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 5, 1938. Gehrig has added the recipient’s address adjacent to the signature, “Ken Ruble, Bertram, Texas.” In fine condition. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “MINT 9.” A superb signature of baseball’s ‘Iron Horse,’ which boasts an uncommonly high encapsulation grading; Gehrig signatures rated “MINT 9” or higher are rare and highly coveted, with this representing one of the more attractive examples that we have seen. Starting Bid $300

1091. Ayrton Senna Signed Formula One 1989 Hungary Grand Prix Pamphlet. Brazilian racing driver (1960-1994) who won three Formula One world championships and is considered by many as the greatest racing driver of all time; he was killed in an accident while leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. Formula One Hungarian language program for the 1989 Hungarian Grand Prix, 4 x 8, signed on the front in blue ballpoint by the great racing driver, “Ayrton Senna.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

37. U. S. Grant: Union Army Ration Return Document (1864) Starting Bid $200

59. John Quincy Adams: War of 1812 Pamphlet - "On the Present State o... Starting Bid $200

63. Joe Biden Signed BookPromises to Keep Starting Bid $200

67. George and Barbara Bush Signed Book - C. Fred's Story (Ltd. Ed.) Starting Bid $200

40. John A. Rawlins WarDated Document SignedVessel Pass for a Uni... Starting Bid $200

60. President Chester A. Arthur Proclaims the Geneva Convention of 18... Starting Bid $200

64. George Bush Signed Book - A Photographic Profile Starting Bid $200

68. George W. Bush (2) Signed Books - 41 and Out of Many, One Starting Bid $200

44. Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft Document Signed as Preside

61. Joe Biden Signature Starting Bid $200

65. George Bush Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

58. John Quincy Adams Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

62. Joe Biden Early Signed Photograph (1974) to "Barry" Starting Bid $200

66. George Bush Signed 1992 White House Silver $1 Coin - PCGS PR69DCA... Starting Bid $200

69. Jimmy Carter (6) Signed Books Starting Bid $200

70. Jimmy Carter (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

71. Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford Signed Book - The Thirty-Eighth Pres... Starting Bid $200

75. Grover Cleveland Signed White House Card Starting Bid $200

79. Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Ltd. Ed. BookMandate for Change Starting Bid $200

72. Grover Cleveland Document Signed as President, Sending Condolence... Starting Bid $200

76. Bill Clinton Signed Book - My Life Starting Bid $200

80. Dwight D. Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed as President Starting Bid $200

84. Gerald Ford Typed Letter Signed as President Starting Bid $200

73. Grover Cleveland Document Signed as President - Prohibiting the E... Starting Bid $200

77. Bill and Hillary Clinton

Signed Books Starting Bid $200

81. Millard Fillmore Document Signed as President - Appointing a U. S.... Starting Bid $200

85. Gerald Ford Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

74. Grover Cleveland Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

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82. Millard Fillmore Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

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Bill Clinton: 200th White House Anniversary China Cup

83. Gerald Ford (3) Signed Items Starting Bid $200

86. James A. Garfield Signed Booklet - Eau de Cologne - From His Pers... Starting Bid $200

87. James Grant Document Signed - 1776 Royalist Loyalty Oath Starting Bid $200

91. U. S. Grant Carte-deVisite Portrait Starting Bid $100

95. Rutherford B. Hayes Partial Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

99. Andrew Johnson Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

88. U. S. Grant Engraving by Bingham & Dodd (1865) Starting Bid $200

92. Warren G. Harding Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

96. Rutherford B. Hayes Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

100. Andrew Johnson Document Signed as President, Pardoning a Young Co... Starting Bid $200

89. U. S. Grant: Report on the Armies of the United States, 1864–1865... Starting Bid $200

93. Warren G. Harding and Florence Harding (2) Documents Signed Starting Bid $200

97. Herbert Hoover Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

101. Andrew Johnson Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

90. U. S. Grant Oversized Engraving by W. E. Marshall (1868) Starting Bid $200

94. Benjamin Harrison Document Signed as President - Approving Robert... Starting Bid $200

98. Andrew Jackson Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

102. Lyndon B. Johnson Signed Book - The Vantage Point Starting Bid $200

103. John F. Kennedy Signed Photograph as a Massachusetts Senator Starting Bid $200

107. Abraham Lincoln Engraving Starting Bid $200

111. Abraham Lincoln: Harper's Weekly from May 6, 1865 Starting Bid $200

115. James Madison Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

104. John F. Kennedy Original Wirephoto Starting Bid $100

108. Abraham Lincoln Photograph by Anthony Berger Starting Bid $200

112. Abraham Lincoln Assassination: The Daily Herald from April 17, 18... Starting Bid $200

116. James Madison Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

105. Abraham Lincoln Funeral Flag Swatch Starting Bid $200

109. Abraham Lincoln Photogravure by Gilbo/Fishel, Adler & Schwartz (1... Starting Bid $200

113. Lincoln-Douglas Debates (First Edition, Early Issue, 1860) Starting Bid $200

117. William McKinley Document Signed as President, Calling for 75,000... Starting Bid $200

106. Abraham Lincoln Oversized Engraving by W. E. Marshall (1866) Starting Bid $200

110. Abraham Lincoln Obsequies: New-York Herald from April 26, 1865 Starting Bid $200

114. Abraham Lincoln: First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation B... Starting Bid $200

118. William McKinley Document Signed as President, Proclaiming the De... Starting Bid $200

119. William McKinley Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

123. James Monroe Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

127. Richard Nixon Signed Book - The Real War, to Cartoonist Sergio Ar... Starting Bid $200

120. William McKinley Civil War-Era Letter Signed (1865) Starting Bid $200

124. James Monroe Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

128. Richard Nixon Typed Letter Signed as President Starting Bid $200

121. James Monroe Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

125. Richard Nixon Signed Print Starting Bid $200

129. Richard Nixon Signed Book - No More Vietnams Starting Bid $200

122. James Monroe Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

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130. Richard Nixon Signed Invitation Starting Bid $200

Richard Nixon Signed Book - Real Peace

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131. Richard Nixon Signed Book - The Real War (Ltd. Ed.) Starting Bid $200

132. Richard and Pat Nixon (2) Presidential ARCO Credit Cards Starting Bid $200

133. Barack Obama 'Afghanistan Campaign Medal' Certificate Signed as P... Starting Bid $200

134. Barack Obama Signed Book - A Promised Land Starting Bid $200

135. Franklin Pierce Document Signed as President for Treaty with the ... Starting Bid $200

139. Theodore Roosevelt Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

143. William H. Taft Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

136. Ronald Reagan Signed Ltd. Ed. Panoramic Photograph Starting Bid $200

140. Theodore Roosevelt Signature as President Starting Bid $200

144. William H. Taft Signed Mailing Envelope Starting Bid $200

137. Franklin D. Roosevelt: 1942 White House Christmas Gift Starting Bid $200

141. William H. Taft Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

145. Zachary Taylor Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

138. Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed as President Starting Bid $200

142. William H. Taft Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

146. Zachary Taylor: Manuscript Resolution on the Death of President T... Starting Bid $200

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147. Harry S. Truman, Henry A. Wallace, and Sam Rayburn Signed Congres...

149. Harry S. Truman Typed Letter Signed as President Starting Bid $200

150. Harry S. Truman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

151. Harry S. Truman Signed Book - Mr. President Starting Bid $200

152. John Tyler Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

156. George Washington: Program for the Dedication of Newark Equestria... Starting Bid $200

153. John Tyler Document Signed as Governor of Virginia Starting Bid $200

157. Martha Washington: Lady Washington's Reception Oversized Engravin... Starting Bid $200

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154. Martin Van Buren Letter Signed as President Starting Bid $200

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George Washington Oversized Engraving by Gilbert Stuart/William S...

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Woodrow Wilson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

Woodrow Wilson Document Signed as President

160. Woodrow Wilson Document Signed as President

186. Gideon Welles Letter Signed as Secretary of the Navy Starting Bid $200

187. Gideon Welles WarDated Letter Signed as Secretary of the Navy Starting Bid $200

219. Mother Teresa Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

260. Bertrand Barere Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

261. Josiah Bartlett Military Document Signed as Governor of New Hamps... Starting Bid $200

262. Clara Barton Typed Letter Signed on the American National Red Cro... Starting Bid $200

263. Francis Bernard Document Signed Starting Bid $200

264. John C. Black Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

268. Phillips Brooks Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

272. John C. Calhoun Document Signed for Revolutionary War Pensioner's... Starting Bid $200

276. Ernst Chain Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

265. John Wilkes Booth: Harper's Weekly from April 29, 1865 Starting Bid $200

269. Buffalo Soldiers (2) Documents Starting Bid $200

273. John C. Calhoun Autograph Letter Signed, Introducing a Cotton Man... Starting Bid $200

277. Salmon P. Chase Letter Signed as Treasury Secretary Starting Bid $200

266. John Wilkes Booth: The Daily Mercury from April 16, 1865 Starting Bid $200

270. Aaron Burr Autograph Letter Signed to John Laurance Starting Bid $200

274. Howard Carter Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

278. Madame Chiang Kaishek Typed Letter Signed on the New Life Moveme... Starting Bid $200

267. Nathaniel Bowditch Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

271. Richard Byrd Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

275. George Washington Carver Autograph Letter Signed on Religion and ... Starting Bid $200

279. Richard Cobden Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

280. Colonial Lottery Tickets (6) Starting Bid $200

284. Declaration of Independence Print by R. R. Donnelley Starting Bid $200

288. Stephen A. Douglas Autograph Letter Signed to Lewis Cass Starting Bid $200

292. Thomas Fairfax Document Signed Starting Bid $200

281. Continental Congress' 1775 Address 'To the People of Ireland,' Pu... Starting Bid $200

285. John Dickinson Document Signed Starting Bid $200

289. Countess Marie du Barry Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

293. Peter Force Document Signed Starting Bid $200

282. Alexander J. Dallas Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

286. Benjamin Disraeli Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

290. Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christmas Card (1954) Starting Bid $200

294. William Lloyd Garrison Autograph Letter Signed and "Sonnet to Lib... Starting Bid $200

283. Declaration of Independence Lithograph by James S. Baillie (c. 18... Starting Bid $200

287. Dorr Rebellion Broadside (March 4, 1842) Starting Bid $200

291. Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christmas Card, Presented to 7-Yea... Starting Bid $200

295. Bill Gates Signature Starting Bid $200

296. Elbridge Gerry Document Signed Starting Bid $200

300. Horace Greeley Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

304. Benjamin Harrison V Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

297. Ruth Bader Ginsburg Signed Book - Cornell University 1998 Yearboo... Starting Bid $200

301. Horace Greeley Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

305. John Hart Signed Revolutionary War-Dated Currency (1776) Starting Bid $200

298. Jane Goodall (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

302. Charles Guiteau Autograph Letter Signed: "Face the music!" Starting Bid $200

306. Patrick Henry Document Signed Starting Bid $200

299. Mikhail Gorbachev Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

303. Hannibal Hamlin Autograph Endorsement Signed Starting Bid $200

307. Theodor Herzl Handwritten Note at London, Following the Fourth Zi... Starting Bid $200

308. Thomas Heyward, Jr. Document Signed Starting Bid $200

309. J. Edgar Hoover Typed Letter Signed on Communism Starting Bid $200

310. J. Edgar Hoover Signed Book - Masters of Deceit Starting Bid $200

311. Johns Hopkins Document Signed Starting Bid $200

312. Francis Hopkinson and William Bingham Revolutionary WarDated Doc

316. Addison G. Jerome Document Signed Starting Bid $200

320. King George III Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

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Signatures Starting Bid $200

313. Collis P. Huntington Signed Stock Certificate Starting Bid $200

314. Samuel Huntington Document Signed Starting Bid $200

317. Joseph P. Kennedy Signed Calling Card Starting Bid $200

321. King George III Document Signed Starting Bid $200

318. Francis Scott Key Signature Starting Bid $200

322. King George III HandColored Engraving by B. Smith/W. Beechey (18... Starting Bid $200

325. King George VI and Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christmas Card ... Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

319. King Charles II Document Signed, Referring to "America" (1675) Starting Bid $200

323. King George IV Autograph Letter Signed on Appointing Wellington a... Starting Bid $200

326. King George VI

and Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christ... Starting Bid $200

327.

Starting Bid $200

315. Independence Hall Wood Relic

King George IV and King William IV (2)

"Bertie"

King George VI "Albert" and Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christ...

328. King George VI "Bertie" and Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christ... Starting Bid $200

332. Lincoln Assassination: Joseph Holt Civil War-Dated Endorsement Si... Starting Bid $200

336. Lucretia Mott Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

340. Captain Richard Phillips Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

329. Aung San Suu Kyi Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

333. Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company Stock Certificate Starting Bid $200

337. Benito Mussolini Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

341. Timothy Pickering: War of 1812 Pamphlet - "A View of the Imminent... Starting Bid $200

330. Civil Rights: John Lewis Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

334. Guglielmo Marconi Handwritten Notes on His Radio Telegraph Resear... Starting Bid $200

338. Robert Treat Paine Revolutionary War-Dated Document Signed, Confi... Starting Bid $200

342. Pope Paul VI Autograph Note Signed Starting Bid $200

331. Abraham Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy Trial: National Intellig... Starting Bid $200

335. Thomas McKean (2) Revolutionary War-Dated Documents Signed Starting Bid $200

339. Robert Treat

Autograph Document Signed Starting Bid $200

343. Princess

Signed Book - From Her Personal Library Starting Bid $200

Paine

Diana

344. Princess Grace Signed FDC Starting Bid $200

348. Queen Elizabeth II "Lilibet" and Prince Philip Signed Photograph ... Starting Bid $200

352. Paul Revere Engraved Masthead: Massachusetts Spy or, Worcester Ga... Starting Bid $200

345. Prohibition: 1923 Liquor Manufacture Indictment Document Starting Bid $200

349. Queen Elizabeth II "Lilibet" and Prince Philip Signed Photograph ... Starting Bid $200

353. Heroes of the Revolution (2) Engravings from Ballou's Pictorial D... Starting Bid $100

346. Prohibition: 1930 Liquor Prescription for Whiskey Starting Bid $200

350. Queen Victoria (3) Items - ALS, Mailing Envelope, and Funeral Not... Starting Bid $200

354. Jack Ruby Document Signed Starting Bid $200

347. Queen Elizabeth II Signed Christmas Card (1954) Starting Bid $200

351. Queen Victoria Document Signed Starting Bid $200

355. Benjamin Rush Autograph Medical Document Signed Starting Bid $200

356. Moses Seixas Document Signed Starting Bid $200

357. William Shirley Document Signed Starting Bid $200

358. Steamer Cherokee Cargo Receipt Starting Bid $200

359. Charles Sumner Civil War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

360. Supreme Court (14) Signed Items Starting Bid $200

364. Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. Document Signed Starting Bid $200

368. Washington Statehood Resolution: Handwritten Manuscript by Willia... Starting Bid $200

376. Revolutionary War: Continental Congress Appoints George Washingto... Starting Bid $200

361. Margaret Thatcher Signed Book - In Defence of Freedom Starting Bid $200

365. Virginia Founders Legal Document, Naming Henry Lee and Benjamin H... Starting Bid $200

369. Daniel Webster Letter Signed, Honoring Minuteman Isaac Davis: "On... Starting Bid $200

391. Battle of Fredericksburg Printed Field Report: 'Latest from Burns... Starting Bid $200

362. Margaret Thatcher Signed Book - The Path to Power Starting Bid $200

366. George Walton Document Signed Starting Bid $200

370. William Wilberforce Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

397. Confederate Soldier's Letter on a Skirmish Near Brandy Station (A... Starting Bid $200

363. Titanic: Coal Piece Recovered from Wreck Site Starting Bid $200

367. Earl Warren Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

371. William Williams Partial Autograph Document Signed Starting Bid $200

399. Union Army: Volunteer Refreshment Saloon (Philadelphia) Pay Order Starting Bid $200

404. Confederate Medical Certificate Granting Furlough for Typhoid Fev... Starting Bid $200

408. Confederate Appointment Falsified by a Union Soldier (1865) Starting Bid $200

412. [U. S. Grant and John A. Rawlins] Order to Proceed with the Battl... Starting Bid $200

435. Walter H. Taylor Signed Confederate Leave of Absence - 18 Days Be... Starting Bid $200

405. Union Generals: John Cochrane and Isaac J. Wistar War-Dated Docum... Starting Bid $200

409. Confederate Document Falsified by a Union Soldier (1865) Starting Bid $200

425. John A. Rawlins WarDated Document SignedBanning Prostitution ... Starting Bid $200

436. Union Soldier's Letter on the Second Battle of Rappahannock Stati... Starting Bid $200

406. Confederate Soldier's Letter on the Battle of Ball's Bluff Starting Bid $200

410. Confederate States Army Pay Voucher (1863) Starting Bid $200

427. Union Generals: John C. Robinson and Richard Coulter War-Dated En... Starting Bid $200

438. John H. Winder and John Campbell War-Dated Autograph Endorsement ... Starting Bid $200

407. Third Confederate Conscription Act Starting Bid $200

411. Confederate States of America Mail Line Waybill Starting Bid $200

434. Confederate Soldier's Letter: Richard Channing Price, Aide-de-Cam... Starting Bid $200

449. Townshend Acts: Pennsylvania Chronicle from November 1769 Starting Bid $100

450. Nathaniel P. Banks Civil War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

454. P. G. T. Beauregard Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

458. Don Carlos Buell Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

462. Bunker

Starting Bid $200

451. Battle of Gettysburg: Cincinnati Daily Gazette from July 3, 1863 Starting Bid $200

455. P. G. T. Beauregard Signed Book - The Battle of Manassas Starting Bid $200

459. Battle of Bunker Hill Aftermath: The London Chronicle from Octobe... Starting Bid $200

463. Bunker Hill:

Cogswell Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

452. Battle of Gettysburg: Minie Ball Relic ("Taken from the neck of B... Starting Bid $200

456. Henry M. Black Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

460. Bunker Hill Monument Association Certificate Starting Bid $200

464. Bunker

Caleb Stark Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

453. Battles of Lexington and Concord: London Chronicle from June 27, ... Starting Bid $200

457. Braxton Bragg Signature Starting Bid $200

461. Bunker Hill: James Abercrombie Signature Starting Bid $200

465. Ambrose E. Burnside Civil War-Dated Autograph Document Signed Starting Bid $200

Hill: John Chester Letter Signed

Thomas

Hill:

466. Ambrose Burnside: New York Herald from March 25, 1862 Starting Bid $100

470. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Signed Bowdoin College Diploma Starting Bid $200

474. Civil

Starting Bid $200

478.

467. Benjamin Butler Signature and Calling Card Starting Bid $100

468. Edward Canby Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

471. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Signed Check Starting Bid $200

475. Civil War: Grand Review of the Armies of the United States (6) En... Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

479. Civil War: Walton's Morning Journal from July 28, 1863 Starting Bid $200

469. Guy Carleton Document Signed Starting Bid $200

472. Civil War 'Dog Tag' from a Union Soldier Starting Bid $200

476. Civil War: New York Volunteer Muster Roll (1865) Starting Bid $200

480. Henry Clinton Revolutionary War-Dated Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

473. Civil War US 1st 1864 Pattern .58 Caliber Cartridge Box Starting Bid $200

477. End of Civil

Philadelphia Inquirer from May 25, 1865 Starting Bid $200

481.

Starting Bid $200

War: 9th New Hampshire Infantry Muster Roll Broadside

War:

Civil War: Roll of Prisoners of War Paroled at Richmond (1862)

Confederate Florida Tax Receipt

482. Connecticut (7) Signed Revolutionary War-Era Financial Documents ... Starting Bid $200

486. David G. Farragut Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

490. Ten Eyck Fonda Civil War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed on McClell... Starting Bid $200

494. Horatio Gates Revolutionary War-Dated Letter Signed, Directing Mo... Starting Bid $200

483. Louis Philippe d'Orleans (5) Autograph Letters Signed: "I am stud... Starting Bid $200

487. David G. Farragut Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

491. Fort Sumter: Robert Anderson and P. G. T. Beauregard (2) Signatur... Starting Bid $200

495. Horatio Gates Revolutionary War-Dated Document Signed Starting Bid $200

484. John A. Dahlgren Autograph Letter Signed (1863) - Sent to Mechani... Starting Bid $200

488. Thomas Fitzsimons Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

492. William B. Franklin Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

496. John B. Gordon Civil War-Dated Endorsement Signed Starting Bid $200

485. Jefferson Davis Autograph Endorsement Signed as Confederate Presi... Starting Bid $200

489. Ferdinand Foch and Joseph Joffre (2) Signed Letters Starting Bid $200

493. Mitsuo Fuchida Autograph Letter Signed - "I was a commander (Navy... Starting Bid $200

War Diary and Fatal

Starting Bid $200

497. James Gowers: Civil

Bullet

498. Grand Army of the Republic Badge and Pin Collection Starting Bid $200

502. Wade Hampton Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

506. O. O. Howard, John Logan, and William B. Hazen Civil War-Dated En... Starting Bid $200

499. George S. Greene Civil War-Dated Document Signed - Disability Cer... Starting Bid $200

503. Winfield Scott Hancock (2) Autograph Letters Signed - "I did not Starting Bid $200

507. David Hunter Signature Starting Bid $100

500. Nathanael Greene: Report Letter on the Battle of Guilford Court H... Starting Bid $200

504. O. O. Howard Civil WarEra Letter Signed on "Rigby's Indiana batt... Starting Bid $200

508. Rufus Ingalls Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

501. David Grier: Revolutionary War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed from... Starting Bid $200

505. O. O. Howard Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

509. Thomas J.

Jackson Photograph Starting Bid $200

513. Japanese

'Stonewall'

510. Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson Photograph Starting Bid $200

511. Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson Painting Starting Bid $200

512. Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson: Richmond Whig and Public Advertise... Starting Bid $200

Internment: Japanese American Citizens League Typed Lett... Starting Bid $200

514. Joseph Joffre Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

518. Francis Scott Key Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

515. Joseph E. Johnston Autograph Letter Signed on the 1880 Election a... Starting Bid $200

519. Hugh Judson Kilpatrick Signed Photograph - From a photographic ne... Starting Bid $200

523. Henry Knox Revolutionary War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

516. Joseph E. Johnston Signature Starting Bid $200

520. Hugh Judson Kilpatrick Civil War-Dated Signed Endorsement Starting Bid $200

524. Henry Laurens Revolutionary War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

517. Kennedy PT-109: Katsumori Yamashiro Autograph Manuscript Signed w... Starting Bid $200

521. Hugh Judson Kilpatrick Engraving: 'Setting Out on His Cavalry Rai... Starting Bid $200

525. Fitzhugh Lee Signature Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting

522. Herbert Kitchener

526. Robert E. Lee Painting Starting Bid $200

527. Robert E. Lee Hair Strand Starting Bid $200

528. Defeat of Robert E. Lee: New York Times from May 9, 1864

529. Robert E. Lee's Surrender: Boston Daily Advertiser from April 10,...

Bid $200

530. Robert E. Lee's Surrender: New York Herald from April 10, 1865 Starting Bid $200

534. Massachusetts (3) Signed Revolutionary WarEra Financial Document... Starting Bid $200

538. George B. McClellan Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

542. George G. Meade Early Autograph Letter Signed as a 21-Year-Old Su... Starting Bid $200

531. Libby Prison Lithograph by J. L. Barlow (1882) Starting Bid $200

535. George B. McClellan (2) Autograph Letters Signed: "I have done al... Starting Bid $200

539. George B. McClellan War-Dated Autograph Note Signed to His Chief ... Starting Bid $200

543. George G. Meade Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

532. War of 1812: The Weekly Register (October 23, 1813) Starting Bid $200

536. George B. McClellan Signed PhotographPublished by Alexander Ga... Starting Bid $200

540. Irvin McDowell Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

544. Nelson A. Miles Signature Starting Bid $100

533. John B. Magruder Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

537. George B. McClellan Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

541. George G. Meade Civil War-Dated Autograph Railroad Pass Signed Starting Bid $200

545. John S. Mosby Signed Postcard Starting Bid $200

546. Abraham Myers WarDated Letter Signed as Quartermaster General Starting Bid $200

550. George Pickett Painting Starting Bid $200

547. Horatio Nelson: HMS Victory Wooden Artifact Starting Bid $200

551. Fitz John Porter Civil War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed: "Anothe... Starting Bid $200

554. Revolutionary War: Continental Army Payment Account for James Liv... Starting Bid $200

558. Franklin D. Roosevelt: Official Printing of Pearl Harbor Address ... Starting Bid $200

548. New York Draft Substitute and Relief Document (1863) - Possible T... Starting Bid $200

552. Rufus Putnam Revolutionary War-Dated Autograph Document Signed Starting Bid $200

555. Revolutionary War: West Point Supplies Receipt (1781) Starting Bid $200

559. William S. Rosecrans Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

556. Revolutionary War-era Canteen Starting Bid $200

560. Winfield Scott Civil War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed to Secreta... Starting Bid $200

549. Francis W. Pickens Civil War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed to Sta... Starting Bid $200

553. Revolutionary War: West Point Supplies Receipt (1781) Starting Bid $200

557. James B. Ricketts Signed Photograph - Union General Shot Four Tim... Starting Bid $200

561. Winfield Scott Autograph Document Signed on Military Atlases in t... Starting Bid $200

562. Winfield Scott Autograph Document Signed Starting Bid $200

566. William T. Sherman's Capture of Atlanta: New York Times from Sept... Starting Bid $200

563. Raphael Semmes Signature Starting Bid $200

567. Sherman's March to Sea Oversized Engraving by J. P. Filtch/H. H. ... Starting Bid $200

570. John Stark Autograph Document Signed - Dated a Week After the Bat... Starting Bid $200

571. Alexander Stephens Signature [Hampton Roads Conference, 1865] Starting Bid $200

564. Philip H. Sheridan Signature Starting Bid $200

568. Henry H. Sibley Autograph Document Signed on His "improved conica... Starting Bid $200

572. Alexander P. Stewart Signed Confederate Army Payment Receipt Starting Bid $200

574. USS Constitution 1927 Restoration Wood Relic Starting Bid $200

575. USS Susquehanna: 1864 Confederate Capture Prize Letter and Docume... Starting Bid $100

576. Vicksburg: Civil WarEra Photograph from Court House Starting Bid $200

565. Philip H. Sheridan Letter Signed to Governor of the Wyoming Terri... Starting Bid $200

569. Edwin M. Stanton WarDated Autograph Letter Signed - "Every thing Starting Bid $200

573. George H. Thomas and Lovell Rousseau Civil WarDated Endorsements... Starting Bid $200

577. War of 1812: Collection of (14) Issues of The Sentinel of Freedom Starting Bid $200

578. War of 1812: New Hampshire Patriot Newspaper (June 30, 1812) Starting Bid $200

582. Duke of Wellington Autograph Letter Signed on the Anniversary of ... Starting Bid $200

586. Joseph

Signature Starting Bid $100

579. War of 1812: Artillery Company Payroll Document Starting Bid $200

583. Duke of Wellington Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

587. Oliver Wolcott,

and Jedediah Huntington Document Signed Starting Bid $200

591.

580. War of 1812: New-York Herald from December 25, 1811 Starting Bid $200

584. Duke of Wellington Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

588. Thomas J. Wood Signed Photograph - Union General and Commander at... Starting Bid $200

581. Joseph Dana Webster Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

585. Joseph Wheeler Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

589. John

Wool Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

603. Amelia Earhart Lockheed Vega 5B Wing Fabric Starting Bid $200

604.

Signed Postcard Starting Bid $200

Wheeler

Jr.

E.

590. World War II Admirals (9) Signatures

World War II: Band of Brothers Signed BookParatrooper!

Georges Guynemer

605. Charles Lindbergh Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

609. Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

606. Charles Lindbergh Signed Book - Lindbergh of Minnesota Starting Bid $200

617. SpaceX Flown MISSE-9 Mission Coin - One of 50 Carried to the ISS Starting Bid $200

Solar

Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

621.

Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

607.

Impulse (2)

608. Orville Wright TwiceSigned Check

Buzz Aldrin

622. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph

623. Buzz Aldrin TwiceSigned Book - Encounter with Tiber

624. Apollo 13 LM 'Aquarius' Netting and Beta Cloth Starting Bid $200

625. Apollo 1 Backup Crew Starting Bid $200

626. Apollo 9 Photo Map Checklist Page [Attested as Flown by Richard G... Starting Bid $200

627. Apollo 9 Landmark Map Checklist Page [Attested as Flown by Richar... Starting Bid $200

628. Apollo Astronauts (5) Signed Books Starting Bid $200

629. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph Starting Bid $300

630. Neil Armstrong Signed Program Starting Bid $200

631. Alan Bean Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

635. Jim Irwin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

639. Edward H. White II Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

632. Scott Carpenter Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200

636. Eugene Kranz Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

646. Norman Rockwell Signed Book with SketchMy Adventures as an Ill... Starting Bid $200

652. Eric Carle Signed Sketch in Book Starting Bid $200

653. Marc Chagall Typed Letter Signed - "I am happy that you are sympa... Starting Bid $200

633. Yuri Gagarin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

637. NASA Astronauts (19) Signed Book with (7) Moonwalkers - Apollo: A... Starting Bid $200

650. Ansel Adams Signed Poster Starting Bid $200

654. Marc Chagall Signed Program Starting Bid $200

634. John Glenn Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

638. Valentina Tereshkova (3) Signed Items Starting Bid $200

651. Bernard Buffet (4) Signed Postcards Starting Bid $200

655. Jo Davidson Document Signed Starting Bid $100

656. Raoul Dufy Signature Starting Bid $200

660. Karl Lagerfeld Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

664. Rene Magritte Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

657. Keith Haring Signed FDC Starting Bid $200

661. Le Corbusier Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

665. Claude Monet: Leon Bourgeois Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

668. Thomas Nast Document Signed Starting Bid $200

669. Gerhard Richter Signed Postcard Starting Bid $200

658. Al Hirschfeld (4) Signed Items Starting Bid $100

662. Roy Lichtenstein Signed Postcard Starting Bid $200

666. Henry Moore Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

670. Norman Rockwell Signature Starting Bid $200

659. Yousuf Karsh Signed First Day Cover Starting Bid $200

663. Roy Lichtenstein Signed Postcard Starting Bid $200

667. Grandma Moses Signature Starting Bid $200

671. Norman Rockwell Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

672. Norman Rockwell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

676. Andy Warhol Signed 'Marilyn Monroe' Postcard Starting Bid $200

684. Disney: Richard Sherman Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200

707. James Branch Cabell (5) Typed Letters Signed Starting Bid $200

673. Nicholas Roerich Signed 'Cor Ardens' Leaflet Starting Bid $200

674. Valentino Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

679. Walt Disney Signed Check Starting Bid $300

685. Matt Groening Signed Book with Sketch Starting Bid $200

708. Stephen Crane: Sigmund Abeles Signed Etching Starting Bid $100

682. Mel Blanc Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

686. Charles Schulz Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

709. Michael Crichton Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

675. George Raphael Ward Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

683. Mel Blanc Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

706. Edgar Rice Burroughs (2) Signed Checks Starting Bid $200

710. Charles Dickens Signature Starting Bid $200

711. John Dos Passos Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

715. H. Rider Haggard Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

719. Rudyard Kipling Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

712. T. S. Eliot Signed Christmas Card Starting Bid $200

716. Thomas Hardy Document Signed for Tess of the d'Urbervilles Starting Bid $200

720. Sinclair Lewis Signed Book - Kingsblood Royal Starting Bid $200

713. Robert Frost Signature Starting Bid $200

717. Joel Chandler Harris Typed Letter Signed on First Editions Starting Bid $200

721. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Autograph Letter Signed on Translation... Starting Bid $200

714. Robert Frost Signed Book - A Witness Tree Starting Bid $200

718. Hermann Hesse Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

722. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Autograph Quotation Signed from 'The D... Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

723. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Signature Starting Bid $200

724. Mario Puzo Signed Photograph

725. George Bernard Shaw Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

726. Mickey Spillane Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

727. Jules Verne Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

762. Enrico Caruso Signed Self-Portrait Sketch Starting Bid $200

766. Rudolf Friml Typed Letter Signed and Autograph Musical Quotation ... Starting Bid $100

728. Kurt Vonnegut Signed Book - Bluebeard Starting Bid $200

763. Enrico Caruso Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

767. Edvard Grieg Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

729. H. G. Wells Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

764. Pablo Casals Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200

768. Ferde Grofe Document Signed Starting Bid $100

730. Women Writers (5) Signed Books Starting Bid $100

765. Manuel de Falla Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

769. Victor Herbert Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

771. Jenny Lind

Autograph Letters Signed Starting Bid $200

772. John McCormack Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

773.

Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

770. Vladimir Horowitz Signed Photograph

(2)

Giacomo Puccini

774. Camille Saint-Saens Autograph Letter Signed on Henry VIII Starting Bid $200

778. Arthur Sullivan Signed Music Book - The Light of the World Starting Bid $200

782. Louis Armstrong Signed Program Starting Bid $200

Photographs Starting Bid $200

775. Robert Shaw Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

779. Arturo Toscanini Signature Starting Bid $100

783. Louis Armstrong Signature Starting Bid $100

Documents

776. Leopold Stokowski Typed Letter Signed and Signed Check Starting Bid $100

780. Louis Armstrong Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

784. Bunny Berigan Signature Starting Bid $100

777. Igor Stravinsky HandCorrected Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200

781. Louis Armstrong Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

785. Irving Berlin Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $100

789.

Signed Photograph and Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

786. Big Band (19) Signed

787. Big Band (9)

Signed with Basie, James, Goodman, and Dor...

788. Big Band: Goodman, Hampton, Wilson, and Krupa Signed Program

Eubie Blake

790.

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

792.

Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $100

796.

Autograph Manuscript Signed for "Hollywood" Starting Bid $200

797.

Starting

Big Bill Broonzy Signed 'Jazz Scene 1957' Program

791. Cab Calloway Signed Photograph

Frankie Carle

793. Hoagy Carmichael Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

794. Benny Carter Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

795. Big Sid Catlett Signed Photograph

George M. Cohan

George M. Cohan Signed Photograph

Bid $200

798. George M. Cohan Signature Starting Bid $100

799. Cozy Cole Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

800. Nat King Cole Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

801. Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

802. Roy Eldridge Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

803. Duke Ellington Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

804. Ella Fitzgerald Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

805. Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie Signed Program Starting Bid $100

806. George

Gershwin Signed Check Starting Bid $200

810.

Document Signed for Oklahoma Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

811.

Starting Bid $100

815.

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

812.

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $100

and Ira

807. Dizzy Gillespie Signed Photograph

808. Benny Goodman Signed Photograph

809. Benny Goodman Orchestra Signed Photograph

Oscar Hammerstein

Lionel Hampton Signed Photograph

W. C. Handy Typed Letter Signed

813. W. C. Handy Signed Photograph

814. W. C. Handy Signature Starting Bid $100

Fletcher Henderson Signed Photograph

816. Jerome Kern Signed Check

817. Gene Krupa and Jess Stacy Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

818. Liberace Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

819. Andrew Lloyd Webber Signed Program Starting Bid $100

820. Jimmie Lunceford Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

821. Henry Mancini Signed Photograph with 'Moon River' Musical Quotati... Starting Bid $200

822. Glenn

Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

826.

Document Signed Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

823.

Starting Bid $200

827.

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

828.

Starting Bid $200

825.

Starting Bid $200

829.

Starting Bid

Miller

Glenn Miller Signed Photograph

824. Alfred Newman Signed Photograph

Jack Norworth Autograph Lyrics Signed

Cole Porter

Rodgers and Hammerstein Document Signed for Oklahoma

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein (2) Signed Items

James Rushing Signed Photograph

$100

830. Artie Shaw Signed Photograph

831. Frank Sinatra and Buddy Rich Signed Menu

832. Noble Sissle Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

833. Rudy Vallee script and Signed Check Starting Bid $100

834. Fats Waller Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

835. Fats Waller Document Signed for Music Copyrights Starting Bid $200

836. Chick Webb Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

837. Johnny Cash Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

838. Pete Seeger Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

842. Asia Signed AlbumSelf-Titled Debut Starting Bid $200

846. Blue

Cult Signed Album - Self-Titled Debut Starting Bid $200

839. 1960s Rock and Roll Autograph Album Starting Bid $200

843. Beatles: Ringo Starr Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

847. Boston:

Signed Album - Third Stage Starting Bid $200

840. Aerosmith Signed Album - Greatest Hits Starting Bid $200

844. Beatles: Ringo

Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

848.

Signed Album - Space Oddity Starting Bid $200

841. The Animals Signatures Starting Bid $200

845. Chuck

Signed Album - Promised Land Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting

Starr

Berry

Oyster

Brad Delp

David Bowie

849. Jackson Browne Signed Album - Running on Empty

850. Cheap Trick Signed CD - Special One Starting Bid $200

851. Eric Clapton Signed Book - Rebel Music (Ltd. Ed.)

Bid $200

852. Eric Clapton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

853. Phil Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

854.

Signed Album - Face Value Starting Bid $200

858. Four

Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

862.

Starting Bid $200

855.

Starting Bid $200

859. Aretha

Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

863.

Starting Bid $200

856.

Signed Album - Heartlight Starting Bid $200

860. Freddie and the Dreamers Signatures Starting Bid $200

864.

Starting Bid $200

857.

Starting Bid $200

861.

Signed Album - Revolution Radio Starting Bid $200

865.

Experience 1968 Seattle Center Coliseum Handbill Starting Bid $200

869.

Phil Collins

Sam Cooke and Soul Stirrers Signed Photograph

Neil Diamond

Leo Fender Signed 'G&L Music Sales' Check

Tops

Franklin

Green Day

Bill Haley Signed Photograph

Bill Haley and His Comets Signed Photograph

Hall and Oates Signed Record Sleeve - H20

Jimi Hendrix

866. Herman's Hermits Signatures Starting Bid $200

867. INXS Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

868. INXS: Michael Hutchence Signature Starting Bid $200

Japan Signed 45 RPM Single Record - 'Gentlemen Take Polaroids' Starting Bid $200

870. Billy Joel Signed Album - Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II Starting Bid $200

871. Elton John Signed Album - Ice on Fire Starting Bid $200

872. Elton John Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

873. The Kinks and the Hollies Signatures Starting Bid $200

874. Led Zeppelin: Page, Plant, and Jones Signed Book Starting Bid $200

875. Jerry Lee Lewis Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

876. Little Richard Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

877. Meat Loaf Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

878. John Mellencamp Signed Album - Scarecrow Starting Bid $100

879. Metallica Signed Album - Ride the Lightning Starting Bid $200

880. Moody Blues Signatures Starting Bid $200

881. Stevie Nicks Signed CD Booklet - In Your Dreams Starting Bid $200

882. Night Ranger Signed 7 Wishes Tour Program Starting Bid $200

883. Jimmy Page and Ted Nugent Signed AlbumMigration by The Amboy D... Starting Bid $200

884. Les Paul Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

885. Les Paul Signed Album - Les Paul's New Sound, Vol. 2 Starting Bid $200

886. Billy Preston Signature - "The organist" Starting Bid $200

890.

Starting Bid $200

887. The Pretenders Signed Album - Self-Titled Debut Starting Bid $200

891.

Starting Bid $200

888. Prince Original Drawing Study for 'When Doves Cry' by Doug Hender... Starting Bid $200

892.

Starting Bid $200

889.

Starting Bid $200

893.

Quarterflash Signed Album - Take Another Picture

Red Hot Chili Peppers Signed CD Booklet - By the Way

Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger Signature

Rush Signed DVDR30: 30th Anniversary World Tour

Rush Signed AlbumHold Your Fire Starting Bid $200

894. Small Faces Signed Promotional Card Starting Bid $200

895. Ronnie Spector Signed Mini Poster Starting Bid $100

896. Bruce Springsteen Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

897. The Supremes Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

898. Them Signatures Starting Bid $200

899. Traveling Wilburys: Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne Signed 45 RPM Single... Starting Bid $200

900. Turtles: Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan (2) Signed Albums Starting Bid $200

901. U2 Signed 1983 Japanese Fan Club Magazine Starting Bid $200

902. UFO Signed AlbumLights Out Starting Bid $200

903. Van Halen Signed 1989 Japanese Tour Program Starting Bid $200

904. Van Halen: David Lee Roth Signed 1988 Skyscraper Tour Program

905. Gene Vincent Signature and Signed Album Starting Bid $200

906. The Who Signatures Starting Bid $200

907. The Who: Pete Townshend Signed AlbumEmpty Glass Starting Bid $100

908. The Yardbirds Signatures Starting Bid $200

909. Ramones Signed Album - Self-Titled Debut Starting Bid $200

910. A-ha Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

911. ABBA Signed Promo Card

Bid $200

912. Lana Del Rey Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

913. Michael Jackson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

914. Michael Jackson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

915. Olivia Newton-John Signed Album - Totally Hot Starting Bid $200

916. The Pointer Sisters Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

917. Sonny and Cher Signatures Starting Bid $200

918.

Starting Bid $200

936.

and

Document Signed Starting Bid $200

937.

Starting Bid $200

941.

Starting Bid $100

Taylor Swift Signed CD - Folklore Starting Bid $200

933. John Wayne Signed Photograph

Abbott

Costello

Abbott and Costello (2) Signatures

938. Actors and Actresses Signed Photograph with Ricky Nelson, Liberac... Starting Bid $200

939. The Addams Family (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $100

940. Fred Allen Signed Photograph

Amos and Andy: Gosden and Correll Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

942. Back to the Future: Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd Signed P... Starting Bid $200

943. Brigitte Bardot (4) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

944. Brigitte Bardot Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

945. John Barrymore Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

946. Lionel Barrymore Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

947. Jack Benny Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

948. Edgar Bergen (2) Signed Sketches Starting Bid $100

949. Ingmar Bergman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

950. Ingrid Bergman Signature Starting Bid $200

951. Ingrid Bergman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

952. Busby Berkeley Autograph Note Signed Starting Bid $100

953. Beverly Hillbillies: Donna Douglas Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

954. Joey Bishop Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

955. Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall (2) Documents Signed Starting Bid $200

956. Clara Bow Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

957. Mel Brooks Signed Mini Poster Starting Bid $200

958. Mel Brooks Signed Mini Poster Starting Bid $200

959. Pierce Brosnan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

960. Yul Brynner Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

961. James Caan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

962. Charlie Chaplin Signature Starting Bid $200

963. Charlie Chaplin Signed Photograph as The Tramp Starting Bid $200

964. George Clooney Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

965. Charles Coburn Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

966. Gary Cooper Document Signed Starting Bid $200

967. Joan Crawford Signed Photograph by George Hurrell (MGM) Starting Bid $200

968. Bing Crosby Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

969. Rocky Horror Picture Show: Tim Curry Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

970. Marion Davies Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

971. Sammy Davis, Jr. Signature Starting Bid $200

972. Doris Day Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

973. Johnny Depp Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

974. Desperate Housewives Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

975. Michael Douglas Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

976. Jimmy Durante Signed Photograph to Ethel Merman Starting Bid $200

977. Clint Eastwood Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

978. Clint Eastwood Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

979. Clint Eastwood Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

980. Easy Rider: Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

981. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Autograph Letter Signed to Actress Betty B... Starting Bid $100

982.

Starting Bid $200

983.

Starting Bid $200

987.

984.

Document Signed for the Estate of Carole Lombard Starting Bid $200

988.

985.

989.

Portfo...

W. C. Fields Autograph Letter Signed to His Mistress

Peter Finch Signed Photograph

Clark Gable

Clark Gable Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

986. Clark Gable Signed Check Starting Bid $200

Ava Gardner Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

Judy Garland Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

Gone With the Wind: Walter Plunkett Signed Limited Edition

990. Huntz Hall Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

991. Linda Hamilton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

992. Jean Harlow Signature Starting Bid $200

993. Rex Harrison Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

994. Tippi Hedren Signed Mini Poster Starting Bid $100

995. Audrey Hepburn Signature Starting Bid $200

996. Katharine Hepburn Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

997. Charlton Heston Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $100

998. Dustin Hoffman Signed Photograph

999. Dustin Hoffman Signed Photograph

1000. Dustin Hoffman Signed Photograph

1001. Bob Hope Collection of (13) Pins (Ca. WWII and Earlier) Starting Bid $200

1002. It's a Wonderful Life: Karolyn Grimes Signed Photograph

1003. Al Jolson Document Signed Starting Bid $200

1004. Al Jolson Signature Starting Bid $100

1005. Boris Karloff Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1006. Ernie Kovacs Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1007. Stan Laurel Original Watercolor Painting by Don Barclay Starting Bid $200

1008. Stan Laurel Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

1009. Laurel and Hardy Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1011. Janet Leigh Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1012. Vivien Leigh Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1013. Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier (2) Signatures Starting Bid $200

1014. Jack Lemmon Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

- Uncommon 8 x 10 Example Starting Bid $200

1015. Bela Lugosi Signed Photograph

1016. Fredric March Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1017. Dean Martin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1018. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1019. Midnight Cowboy: Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1029. Monty Python Signed CD - Live at Drury Lane

Bid $200

1030. Roger Moore Signed Photograph

1031. Roger Moore Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

1032. Helen Morgan Signed Photograph

1033. Paul Newman Document Signed

1034. Jack Nicholson Signed Photograph

1035. David Niven Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1036. Kim Novak Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1037. Peter O'Toole Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1038. Al Pacino Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1039. Al Pacino Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1041. Mary Pickford Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1042. Roman Polanski (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

1043. William Powell and Myrna Loy Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

1044. Pulp Fiction: John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson Oversized Signe... Starting Bid $200

1045. Jean Renoir Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

1046. Bill Robinson Signature Starting Bid $100

1047. Edward G. Robinson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1048. Fred Rogers Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

1049. Will Rogers Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1050. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1051. Will Rogers and Wiley Post (2) Signatures Starting Bid $200

1052. Lillian Russell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1053. John Saxon Signed Mini Poster Starting Bid $100

1054. Frank Sinatra Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1055. Frank Sinatra Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1056. Douglas Sirk Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1057.

Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1058.

Signed Sheet Music for 'Jurassic Park' Starting Bid $200

1059.

Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Suzanne Somers

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

1060. Steven Spielberg Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1061. Caroll Spinney Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

1062. Sylvester Stallone Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1063. Star Trek: William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy Signed Photograph

1064. Star Trek: William Shatner Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1065. Star Wars: Harrison Ford Signed Limited Edition Coin Box with Sil... Starting Bid $200

1066. Star Wars: Peter Mayhew Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1067. James Stewart (2) Documents Signed Starting Bid $200

1068. James Stewart Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

1069. Kiefer Sutherland Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

1070. Gloria Swanson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1071. Tár Soundtrack Album with (4) Limited Edition Signed Prints Starting Bid $200

1072. Elizabeth Taylor Signature Starting Bid $200

1073. Shirley Temple Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1074. Three Stooges: Moe Howard Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1075. Three Stooges: Moe Howard Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1076. John Travolta Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

1077. The Usual Suspects Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1078. Rudolph Valentino Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1079. Paul Walker Signed Mini Poster - The Fast and the Furious Starting Bid $200

1080. The Walking Dead: Norman Reedus Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

1081. Mae West Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1082. Gene Wilder Signed Mini Poster Starting Bid $200

1083. Will and Grace Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1084. Bert Williams Signature Starting Bid $200

1085. Wizard of Oz: Margaret Hamilton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1086. Ed Wynn Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

1087. Flo Ziegfeld Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

1094. Muhammad Ali Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

1095. Muhammad Ali Signed Book - His Life and Times (Ltd. Ed.) Starting Bid $200

1096. James J. Corbett Typed

1097. Roger Federer (4) Signed Promo Cards Starting Bid $200

1098. Wayne Gretzky Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1099. Ben Hogan Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

1100. Nat Holman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

1101. Michael Jordan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1102. Diego Maradona Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1103. Arnold Palmer Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1104. Pele Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

1105. Pele Signed Card Starting Bid $200

1106. Johnny Pesky Signed Jersey and Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

1107. Ayrton Senna Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

Conditions of Sale

ANYONE EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID (“BIDDER”) ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH R&R AUCTION COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC (“RR AUCTION”) TOGETHER WITH BIDDER, THE “PARTIES”).

This Agreement contains important provisions that control rights and liabilities, and specifically has provisions governing how disputes are handled as well as LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY that can be imposed upon RR Auction, WAIVER OF JURY and ARBITRATION PROVISIONS. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

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

Section 1

The Parties1.1 RR Auction and Auction

This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site. The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog.

1.2

Bidder

Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal.

The rights granted to Bidder under these Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale.

Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent or legal guardian’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder.

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

If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid and agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale in addition to company for whom the Bidder is acting

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

Section 2 Bidding Privileges

2.1 In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established an account with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Privileges will be granted at the sole discretion of RR Auction. Additionally, Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide a cash deposit prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue.

2.2 Bidder providing any false or misleading information provided in connection with the registration shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Sale and in addition to any other remedies at law shall excuse RR Auction from performance under these Conditions of Sale, including the right to any refund.

2.2 Bidding privileges may be revoked without notice, for any reason, at the sole discretion of RR Auction .

Section 3

Buyer’s Premium

3.1 The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed and live Auctions. . For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is earlier. Bidder’s failure to pay any payment in full when due required shall constitute a material breach, and in addition to other damages available under contract or law, at RR Auction’s election, RR Auction may cancel the sale and require full premium still be due along with interest at 1.5% per month from the date of breach, or at the maximum legally allowable rate.

Section 4

Bidding

4.1 Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s) and independent investigation, rather than the any reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. Bidder affirms that it regards any statements made by RR Auction concerning the item as solely opinion and that Bidder is making its own inspection and independent evaluation of the goods, and is not relying upon any description or statements by RR Auction (including as to quality, authenticity, provenance, ownership, liens existing, on goods legality, or value) in making its determination to bid on or purchase an item. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

4.2 RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a reoffering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake.

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

4.4 Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder and Bidder has fully satisfied any outstanding financial obligations to RR Auction (including as it concerns aby other lots). RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder.

4.5 It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all risk of loss upon the earlier of shipment to Bidder or in Bidder’s possession.

4.6 Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder fur-

ther grants RR Auction a lien consisting of a senior security interest (or purchase money security interest to the extent applicable) in such sums or items to the fullest extent applicable, authorizes RR Auction to file documents concerning the interest, and Bidder agrees to execute any further documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued fees and expenses, until the indebtedness is paid.

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

4.8 RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders.

Section 5 Bidding Options

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

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

5.3 In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction.

5.4 RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive.

Section 6 Payment

6.1 Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than sixty (60) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder.

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

6.3 All sales for total invoices greater than $1,000 are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements.

6.4 All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks.

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

6.7 If RR Auction refers any unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay and shall be liable for RR Auction’s attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction in addition to the invoice amount and interest the greater of 1.5% per month or at the maximum legally allowable rate from date of invoice to collection. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys.

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

6.9 All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice totaling $1,000 or under will have the option to pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Paypal. All Paypal payments must be sent to FinanceDepartment@ rrauction.com. Authorize.net, a third-party service provider contracted by RR Auction for processing on-line payments, charges a nonrefundable service fee of 3%, which will be added to your final invoice should you pay by credit/debit card.

Section 7 Sales Tax

RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. The states that are affected are: ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, PENNSYLVANIA,RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN

If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases.

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

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

Section 8

Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges

Bidder is liable for shipping and handling and providing accurate information as to shipping or delivery locations and arranging for such. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that

service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction.

Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs.

Section 9

Title

Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices of Bidder (including those pertaining to the item(s) at issue) and amounts owed to RR Auction are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper.

Section 10

Rights Reserved

RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal, cancellation, or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone at any time.

Section 11

Conducting the Auction

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

11.2 RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auctions record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale.

11.3 Reserves

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

11.4

Off-Site Bidding

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

11.5 Estimate Prices:

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

11.6 Owned or Guaranteed Property:

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

11.7 Before the Auction:

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

11.8 Maximum Bids In All Auctions:

To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

11.9 Successful Bids:

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

11.10 Unsold Lots:

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

11.11 Bidding in Timed Auction:

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

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

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

Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/ EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/ EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”).

The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion.

11.12 Bidding - Internet Live Auction:

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

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

During live internet or live auction, property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone,

internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid or bids (successively or otherwise) on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. All auctions for lots are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise.

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

11.13 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 ”donot-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

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

Section 12

RR Auction’s Remedies

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

Section 13 Warranties

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

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

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

13.4 All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “AC”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The AC inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the AC and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void.

Section 14

Firearms

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

Section 15

Unauthorized Statements

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

Section 16

Bidder’s Remedies

16.1 Except as stated expressly herein, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy related to or pertaining to items it bids upon, views, or purchases from RR Auction, and any claims by Bidder related to authenticity, ownership, condition, title or value, shall be against Consignor only.

16.2 This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder as against

RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, officers, managers, employees or agents), or in any way arising out of, related to, or in connection with these Conditions of Sale, , and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. Time is of the essence with respect to these procedures.

16.3 Title to Items

The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, satisfactory to the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction may make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand (if any made), RR Auction may disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and may assign to Bidder all or some of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and/or assignment, all responsibility and liability of RR Auction, if any, with respect to said lot or item shall automatically terminate related to or arising from these Conditions of Sale or such transaction operating as a complete waiver and general release by Bidder as to RR Auction and its agents, contractors, and affiliates, as to any and all claims concerning or related to the item, if any . RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction by Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances.

16.4 Authenticity Challenge Process

(1) If Bidder wishes to dispute or challenge the Authenticity of the lot or item (including asserting that it is incorrect), Bidder must adhere to the following procedure: Within 30 days of the Auction Date, Bidder must present written evidence to RR Auction, that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field (and one recognized by RR Auction within its discretion) and send the physical item or lot at issue to RR Auction along with all evidence relied upon by Bidder for contesting the Authenticity. (“Authenticity Challenge Process”) “Authenticity” shall mean a gross discrepancy in the between the description, genuiness, or attribution of the item as represented by RR Auction in the Catalog or at the auction, and the item. If RR Auction concurs that the lot is not Authentic as was represented (it is sole discretion), Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, agents, employees, and contractors) shall be a refund of the purchase price of the subject item paid by Bidder, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable by Bidder. If RR Auction does not agree with the assertion by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Strict adherence to the Authenticity Challenge Process is a condition of standing for Bidder to initiate suit or claim.

(2) So long as Bidder has complied with the Authenticity Challenge Process, any claim, suit or action, by Bidder concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity, or related to the authenticity of the item must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Auction Date and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale.

16.5 Other Issues. Any dispute or claim by Bidder against RR Auction (or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors)) other than Authenticity, concerning any item or lot bid upon, or purchased, including value, title, condition, bidding process, or description must be asserted (if at all) in the following manner:

(1) If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially or grossly incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), or there is any other gross material issue pertaining to the item or lot, the item or lot may be returned if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date with explanation in writing.. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and a certificate of auction, then the description in the certificate of auction (“Lot Challenge Process”). This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction within the period of time stated herein or not materially or grossly in deviation from the description. Such a refund is subject to RR Auction’s sole discretionary review, and any request for refund must be made concurrently with returning the physical item or lot to RR Auction. Any item not returned within said frame will constitute acceptance of the item and a waiver and release of any and all claims by Bidder pertaining to the item other than with respect to authenticity; and

(2) Provided that the Bidder has engaged in the Lot Challenge Process, any

claim concerning such must be brought no later than one (1) year of the Auction Date for the item or lot at issue and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale.

NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED OR PROVIDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BIDDERS OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH SHALL BE A COMPLETE DEFENSE TO ANY CLAIMS BY BIDDER RELATED TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE, ANY AUCTION OR BID.

16.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. For any and all claims by Bidder arising out of or related to this Agreement, Bidder’s viewing, bid, or purchase of items, or any agreement between the Parties, or otherwise, Bidder agrees that to the fullest extent such can be limited under the law, Bidder shall have no right to recover and hereby waives any and all rights to recover from against RR Auction or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors, consequential or indirect damages, lost profits damages, punitive, exemplary, statutory (or multiplier damages), physical or emotional distress damages, general or special damages of any kind (beyond amounts actually paid by Bidder for item(s) at issue), and in the event of recovery of any damages whatsoever, such shall be limited by the amounts actually paid by Bidder to RR Auction for the item(s) at issue in such claim, or if no money was paid to RR Auction by Bidder for items at issue, or there items are at issue, the amount of $150.00.

Section 17

RR Auction’s Additional Services

For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

Section 18

Headings

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

Section 19

Entire Agreement

Except to the extent Bidder is also a consignor (in which case the terms of the consignment agreement shall also govern), these Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the Parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the auction Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties.

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

Section 20 Governing Law and Enforcement

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

20.2 The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, any other related agreement(s), along with all claims between the Parties, including those arising out of or related to such are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute between the Parties, including but not limited to those related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the ”Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association

(the “AAA”) The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA in Boston, Massachusetts, unless the Consumer Arbitration Rules apply, in which case, such rules and venue will govern. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall also recover all of its related fees and costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, if RR Auction prevails, such recovery, in addition to all remedies available at agreement or law, shall include the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions. The arbitration and all related proceedings shall be held strictly confidential and all documents and discovery shall be held confidential and not used, published or disclosed publically or to anyone outside the Parties or expert consultants or counsel who shall agree to hold such confidential.

20.3 The Parties consent to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all claims between the Parties except as provided specifically herein and may seek confirmation of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in any Court of competent jurisdiction, including the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. To the extent such is necessary under the law, RR Auction may enforce the Arbitration award against Bidder and any related Party in any court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as RR Auction consenting to jurisdiction or venue in any location outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

THE PARTIES MAY NOT BRING CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER AS A CLASS OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIMED CLASS, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED, THE CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OF THE OTHER CANNOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH MORE THAN ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON OR ENTITIES’ CLAIMS. NO INJUNCTIVE OR DECLATORY RELIEF SOUGHT BY BIDDER IF ANY, CAN AFFECT OR BE ORDERED TO AFFECT ANY OTHER BIDDERS OR PERSONS.

20.4 Except as provided specifically in these Conditions of Sale in Bidder’s Remedies against RR Auction (along with its affiliates, directors, agents, officers, employees, and contractors) for any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other related agreement(s), brought by Bidder must be brought within the earlier of the Auction Date as it pertains to the item(s) at issue or no later than one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances occurred giving rise to the alleged claim, without exception. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute bar to and release of any claims by Bidder initiated after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

20.5 To the fullest extent under applicable law and except as specifically stated herein Bidder hereby holds harmless, releases and discharges RR Auction and its agents, officer’s directors, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, damages, causes of action, suits, demands, losses, debts, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected existing prior to these Conditions of Sale. Bidder agrees to the Conditions of Sale and upon each instance that Bidder participates in any auction, bids, or otherwise agrees to such terms and reaffirms this release as of the date of so participating or agreeing unless Bidder otherwise provides clear written notice to RR Auction prior to so bidding.

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

20.7

Liquidated Damages for Specific Breaches

In the event that Bidder provides false information in connection with registering for bidding, fails to correct or update information or breaches the Conditions of Sale by failing to pay the purchase price when due after becoming the winning bidder, as liquidated damages associated with such breaches, R&R may obtain from Bidder the greater of (1) 150% the reserve of the item (if any); (2) the amount bidder bid; or (3), the full amount that bidder would have otherwise paid. Bidder will also be liable for an additional 20% of such amount to account for additional administrative costs, shipping, additional advertising, and other damages and liabilities fees that are difficult to calculate on an item-by-item basis.

20.8 Indemnity. Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless RR Auction

(along with its officers, directors, agents, contractors, and affiliates) from and against any and all claims, costs, fees, damages, and liabilities arising out of or related to these Conditions of Sale, view of items, or lots, bidding, or participation in any auction by RR Auction, and/or or in any way connected to any item you viewed, bid upon or purchased through RR Auction.

Section 21: State-by-State Law Issues

This Auction is being conducted in and the sale shall take place in the State of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, should these terms and conditions violate the law of any State should that state’s law be found to govern, or any provision herein determined to be invalid, the clause itself and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid to the fullest extent allowed. Also, to the extent other states law apply to any transaction arising out of the Agreement (without admitting such), RR Auction states:

For Residents of California:

SALE OF AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLES: AS REQUIRED BY LAW, A DEALER WHO SELLS TO A CONSUMER ANY COLLECTIBLE DESCRIBED AS BEING AUTOGRAPHED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EXPRESS WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF SALE. THIS DEALER MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER.

A written express warranty is provided with each autographed collectible, as required by law. This dealer may be surety bonded or otherwise insured to ensure the authenticity of any autographed collectible sold by this dealer.

Section 22

Glossary of Condition terms

Information provided to prospective Bidders with respect of any lot, including any pre-sale estimate, whether written or oral, and information in any catalogue, condition or other report, commentary or valuation, is not a representation of fact but rather a statement of opinion held by RR Auction.

Use of the following terms constitutes an opinion as follows:

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

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

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

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

Bidder may call and request further details and information about RR Auction’s opinions concerning any item via phone or email which shall provided in RR Auction’s discretion.

Certificate of Auction, Certificate of Authenticity and Goods Acquired:

Bidder warrants that Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall not purposely deface, destroy, dismember, cut-up into parts the item or Lot purchased at auction from RR Auction and in the event such shall occur whether purposefully or accidently, Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall refrain from advertising, promoting, or marketing the item as having been purchased from RR Auction and shall in no event display, expressly claim, or imply that the item was certified or auctioned in such state by RR Auction. As liquidated damages for such breach, Bidder agrees to be liable to RR Auction for the greater of the amount of three (3) times the hammer price of the item along with all other fees and costs as otherwise provided in this Terms of Sale.